Karst+

Software

Minimum Software Version

V4+ Systems must run Hippotizer Version 4.3 or greater.

Maximum Software Date

V4+ Systems can, subject to Software Assurance, install and run software released until November 1st, 2024.

Zookeeper outputs:

The Karst+ has two Zookeeper Video outputs: One DVI and one display port.

DVI-D:

Max Resolution: 1920 × 1200 @ 60Hz
Supports Splitters: No
Supports Conversion to Analogue (VGA): No

Display Port:

Max Resolution: 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz
Supports Splitters: Yes
Supports Conversion to Analogue (VGA): No
Supports Adaptor to DVI or HDMI: No

Output:

There are several variants of the Karst+

Karst+ DVI:

The Karst+ DVI has two DVI-DL outputs and one Display Port 1.2 output.

Max Pixel Clock:: 330 MHz
Example Supported Resolutions:

• 1920 × 1080 at 50/60HZ
• 2048 × 1080 at 50/60HZ
• 1920 × 1200 at 50/60HZ
• 3840 × 1080 at 50/60HZ
• 3840 × 2160 at 30HZ
• Other resolutions will likely work provided they are within the maximum pixel clock.

Supports Splitters: Yes
Supported Splitters:

• Datapath X4
• Matrox DVI Dual Head to Go.

Supports Conversion to Analogue (VGA): No
Supports Genlock: No.

HDMI Connection

Each DVI output has an HDMI output in parallel. The HDMI is limited to 1920 × 1080. If the DVI resolution is set higher the HDMI will not output.

For instructions on using the EDID emulator please see here.

Display Port:

Max Resolution: 4096 × 2160 @ 60Hz
Supports Splitters: Yes
Supports Conversion to Analogue (VGA): No
Supports Adaptor to DVI or HDMI: No

Karst+ SDI

The Karst+ SDI-2 has two HD-SDI output and one Display Port 1.2 output

HD-SDI:

Max Resolution: 2048 × 1080 @ 60p (Supports SD/HD/3G SDI)
Supports Splitters: No
Supports Conversion to Analogue (VGA): No
Supports Genlock: Yes.

Display Port:

Max Resolution: 4096 × 2160 @ 60Hz
Supports Splitters: Yes
Supports Conversion to Analogue (VGA): No
Supports Adaptor to DVI or HDMI: No

Karst+ Display Port:

The Karst+ DP has two Display Port outputs

Max Resolution: 4096 × 2160 @ 60p
Supports Splitters: Yes
Supported Splitters:

• Datapath FX-4.

Supports Conversion to Analogue (VGA): No
Supports Display Port to DVI adaptor (passive): No
Supports Display Port to DVI adaptor (active): Yes

A Note about Display Port Adaptors and cables

Compatibility with all Display Port devices can never be guaranteed. Green Hippo has tested many cables, adaptors and displays to determine what works best with Hippotizer systems. The findings show that Active adaptors from Display Port to DVI are the most reliable with those made by Bizlink, Accell or Startech to be of consistent quality. Similarly, Active VisionTek, Startech or Tripplite Display Port to HDMI adaptors have also proven to be among the most reliable. The quality and availability of adaptors varies hugely. Always test a specific adaptor before attempting to use it.

Display Port connections directly from the Hippotizer to a Display Port display or signal handling equipment also relies on a good quality cable. Do not exceed the maximum recommended cable length (normally 6ft or 1.8m) especially when working at UHD or 4K resolutions. Use only Vesa certified DP1.2 cable. A full list of which is available on the Vesa website.