Cradle Series RF02

Unify Your Workflow. Amplify Your Potential

Cradle Series RF02

Unify Your Workflow. Amplify Your Potential

Cradle Series RF02, the flagship rack-mounted media platform from Kiloview, is your ultimate media management center. Within its 2RU high-density structure, the RF02 supports flexible configuration of up to 18 card modules, enabling encoding, decoding, media gateway, bonding, etc. Its modular design replaces the clutter of multiple standalone devices with a streamlined, unified solution, providing the most complete and lightweight AV-over-IP solutions for broadcast-grade production, medical imaging transmission, remote education, live event streaming, and more.

*With different modules installed it can deliver expanded functionality over time.

Cradle Series RF02, the flagship rack-mounted media platform from Kiloview, is your ultimate media management center. Within its 2RU high-density structure, the RF02 supports flexible configuration of up to 18 card modules, enabling encoding, decoding, media gateway, bonding, etc. Its modular design replaces the clutter of multiple standalone devices with a streamlined, unified solution, providing the most complete and lightweight AV-over-IP solutions for broadcast-grade production, medical imaging transmission, remote education, live event streaming, and more.

*With different modules installed it can deliver expanded functionality over time.

Built-in High Bandwidth Switch

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Built-in High
Bandwidth Switch

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High-Speed Connectivity

The RF02 provides three 10Gbps SFP+ fiber Ethernet interfaces and one 10Gbps RJ45 Ethernet interface, ensuring effortless handling of high-bandwidth NDI streams.

Integrated Network Switch

1G/2.5G network switch module: connects all internal service cards, including encoding, decoding, NDI conversion, media gateway,  Bonding and KIS.

Efficient Data Flow

RF02 streamlines the data flow within the platform, eliminating the need for external network switches. This setup not only reduces setup complexity and costs but also enhances the reliability of data transfer.

Centralized Management with KiloLink Server Pro

Unified Control

The RF02 is equipped with an ARM64 main controller that runs Kiloview’s renowned KiloLink Server Pro, designed specifically for this platform. This enables centralized management and upgrade capabilities for all service cards from a single interface. Additionally, multiple RF02 units and their module cards can be unified under one platform, simplifying device management and enhancing operational efficiency.

On-Premise Bonding Service

With the KiloLink Server Pro, the RF02 is also design be your on-premise bonding server for all the Kiloview P series 4G/5G bonding encoders, providing centralized control and ensuring the reliability and security. Together with a decoding card, you can easily receive the remote video streams to SDI/HDMI at different resolutions.

Streamlined Operations

The platform’s capability to auto-discover, monitor, and configure all the media service cards significantly reduces the time spent on manual setup and troubleshooting, enabling smooth, uninterrupted media operations including assigning encoding sources to output terminals or adding internal sources, ensuring reliable, stable, and low-latency transmission.

Modular Design for Flexibility

Supports Up to 18 Service Cards: The RF02’s 2RU modular design offers flexibility, accommodating up to 18 service cards, including video encoding, decoding, NDI, and media gateway.
Customizable Configurations: Configure the platform to meet project needs, whether for multi-channel encoding, decoding, or as a media gateway, with flexible service card options for any media workflow.
Independent Operation: Each service card functions independently, ensuring system reliability by preventing a single card failure from affecting the entire system.

High Density with Space-Saving Design

With a 2RU compact size, the RF02 is designed to maximize functionality, supporting up to 18 service cards. This high-density design is ideal for environments where space is at a premium. The RF-02’s efficient layout ensures you get the most out of your rack space, allowing you to consolidate multiple functionalities into a compact unit. This reduces the physical footprint of your setup and streamlines the operational complexity, making the RF02 an essential component for AV infrastructures.

Seamless Integration Across Workflows

Unified System: The platform unifies various media processing tasks into one cohesive system, ensuring that all components work harmoniously. Whether you are encoding, decoding, or performing media conversions, the RF-02’s internal architecture ensures that each task is executed with precision and efficiency, greatly reducing the need for additional external devices, simplifying your overall setup and improving workflow efficiency.
Reduced Setup Needs: The RF02’s integration capabilities make it a versatile solution for any media environment, enabling smoother operations and faster project turnarounds.
Intuitive Control Panel: Its source-based control panels streamline device management, providing effortless operation and precise control for both audio and video across diverse workflows and scenarios.

Reliable Performance

Dual-Redundant Power Supplies: It features dual-redundant, hot-swappable 800W power supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operation even in the most demanding conditions.
High Durability with Advanced Cooling System: The advanced cooling system is designed to maintain optimal operating temperatures for all service cards, ensuring consistent performance over extended periods. This robust build quality guarantees that the RF02 will meet the rigorous demands of professional media environments, offering peace of mind that your operations will continue smoothly without unexpected interruptions.

User-Friendly Interface

3.0-inch Color LCD Panel: The RF02 has a 3.0-inch color LCD panel on the front and intuitive buttons for quick status monitoring and configuration. The display provides real-time information on the operation of each service card, making it easy to manage and troubleshoot.

Web-Based Remote Management: The RF02 supports a web-based management interface accessible via HTTP/HTTPS. This interface allows for remote management, including device configuration, status monitoring, and firmware upgrades, all from a user-friendly web UI. The platform also supports integration with popular web browsers like Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera, ensuring broad compatibility and ease of use.
Easy Device Grouping and Permission Management: The RF02 provides a flexible device grouping and advanced permission setting options, providing secure and convenient operations across diverse workflows.

Professional Integration Capabilities

Extensive API Support: The RF02 offers extensive API support for advanced users and developers, allowing for deeper integration into custom workflows. The HTTP/HTTPS APIs enable remote programmability and control, making it easy to automate tasks and integrate the RF02 with other systems.
Custom Automation: This API accessibility ensures that the RF02 can be tailored to meet specific operational needs, providing a level of customization that sets it apart from other solutions on the market. Whether you need to interface with existing software, create custom automation scripts, or integrate with third-party systems, the RF02 provides the tools necessary to achieve professional-grade results.

High-Speed Connectivity

RF02 provides three 10Gbps SFP+ fiber Ethernet interfaces and one 10Gbps RJ45 Ethernet interface, ensuring effortless handling of high-bandwidth NDI streams. 

Integrated Network Switch

Equipped with a built-in 1G/2.5G network switch module that interconnects all module cards, RF02 supports a full range of capabilities including encoding, decoding, NDI conversion, media gateway, bonding, etc.

Efficient Data Flow

RF02 streamlines the data flow within the platform, eliminating the need for external network switches. This setup not only reduces setup complexity and costs but also enhances the reliability of data transfer.

Centralized Management with

KiloLink Server Pro

Unified Control

RF02 is powered by an ARM64 main controller running a customized version of Kiloview’s KiloLink Server Pro, purpose-built for this platform. It enables automatic discovery, monitoring, and configuration of all module cards through a unified interface.

*Planned updates will enable unified management of external devices and interconnectivity across the Kiloview ecosystem.

On-Premise Bonding Service

RF02 can serve as an on-premise server for Kiloview’s P Series 4G/5G wireless bonding encoders, providing secure and reliable remote device and bonding management. Paired with a decoding card, it can seamlessly output remote video streams to SDI or HDMI at various resolutions.

Streamlined Operations

The platform automatically identifies and manages all workflow streams, allowing users to monitor status, assign sources, and configure settings with ease—greatly reducing manual effort while ensuring stable, low-latency transmission.

Modular Design for Flexibility

Supports Up to 18 Service Cards: RF02 features a 2RU modular design supporting up to 18 cards—including encoding, decoding, media gateway, and bonding. Each module operates independently, ensuring system stability and greatly enhancing reliability.

Customizable Configurations: RF02 offers customizable configurations with mixed card support, allowing seamless integration into diverse media workflows and rapid deployment of tailored processing systems.

Modular Control & Switching Design: RF02 features a replaceable main controller and network switch module, enabling independent upgrades of core components without replacing the entire unit—significantly reducing maintenance costs and extending system lifespan.

High Density with Space-Saving Design

With a 2RU compact design supporting up to 18 modules, RF02 integrates encoding, decoding, media gateway, and bonding services in one unit—saving rack space and simplifying workflows, making it an essential in modern AV infrastructures.

Seamless Integration Across Workflows

  • Unified System: RF02 integrates encoding, decoding, media gateway, and bonding services into a unified platform, ensuring seamless compatibility across all module cards. Its optimized architecture enables precise multitasking, reduces reliance on external devices, and enhances overall workflow efficiency.
  • Reduced Setup Needs: The RF02’s integration capabilities make it a versatile solution for any media environment, enabling smoother operations and faster project turnarounds.
  • Intuitive Control Panel: RF02 features an intuitive control panel for centralized control of devices and media streams, making workflow management simpler, more flexible, and more efficient.

Reliable Performance

Dual-Redundant Power Supplies: It features dual-redundant, hot-swappable 800W power supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operation even in the most demanding conditions.
High Durability with Advanced Cooling System: The advanced cooling system is designed to maintain optimal operating temperatures for all module cards, ensuring consistent performance over extended periods. This high level of quality ensures the RF02 can handle the toughest professional media environments, offering peace of mind that your operations will continue smoothly without unexpected interruptions

User-Friendly Interface

  • 3.0-inch Color LCD Panel: RF02 has a 3.0-inch color LCD panel on the front and intuitive buttons for quick status monitoring and configuration. The display provides real-time information on the operation of each module card, enabling efficient management and direct troubleshooting. 

  • Web-Based Remote Management: RF02 supports a web-based management interface accessible via HTTP/HTTPS. This interface allows for remote management, including device configuration, status monitoring, and firmware upgrades, all from a user-friendly web UI. The platform also supports integration with popular web browsers like Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera, ensuring broad compatibility and ease of use.
  • Easy Device Grouping and Permission Management: RF02 provides a flexible device grouping and advanced permission setting options, providing secure and convenient operations across diverse workflows.

Professional Integration Capabilities

  • Extensive API Support: RF02 offers extensive API support for advanced users and developers, allowing for deeper integration into custom workflows. The HTTP/HTTPS APIs enable remote programmability and control, making it easy to automate tasks and integrate the RF02 with other systems.
  • Custom Automation: This API accessibility ensures that RF02 can be tailored to meet specific operational needs, providing a level of customization that sets it apart from other solutions on the market. Whether you need to interface with existing software, create custom automation scripts, or integrate with third-party systems, the RF02 provides the tools necessary to achieve professional-grade results.

FXC-A8800
Compute Card

Software-Defined AV Production

FXC-A8800 Compute Card is a high-performance module for Cradle Series RF02. Powered by AMD industrial-grade processor, it offers high-speed interfaces and flexible Windows or Linux OS installation, letting users deploy broadcasting, production, or streaming software without extra PCs. Paired with Kiloview software, it enables recording, monitoring, and communication—making RF02 a complete AV-over-IP solution.

FN-7/FN-8
All-in-One Conversion Cards

Low-latency & High-quality Signal Conversion

Bi-directional 3G-SDI/HDMI conversion cards FN-7/FN-8 for all NDI formats as well as SRT/RTMP/RTSP, enabling seamless signal switching for live production and streaming workflows.

FD-360
Multi-functional Decoding Card

Multiview Monitoring & Decoding

Full IP multiview supported by FD-360 for multiviewing and decoding with optional physical outputs

FN-60/FN-50
Powerful Encoding & Decoding Cards

All-in-One Encoding & Decoding

All-in-One Encoding & Decoding: Our integrated module cards (FN-60/ FN-50) support H.264/ H.265/ NDI SpeedHQ, delivering UHD4Kp60 with YCbCr 4:2:2/ 10-bit color format with immersive visuals in every frame.

* FN-60:4K P60 HDMI Encoding/Decoding Service Card  
FN-50: 12G-SDI Encoding/Decoding Service Card

FMG-400
Alli-in-One Media Gateway Card

Flexible Format Conversion & Broad Protocol Compatibility

Flexible Format Conversion : FMG-400 supports seamless conversion between video formats such as H.264, H.265, and SpeedHQ (NDI codec), as well as audio formats including NDI Audio, AAC-LC, and G.711.
Broad Protocol Compatibility:  FMG-400 effortlessly bridges protocols like NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX, NDI HX3, SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HLS, UDP, and RTP for versatile media streaming and integration.

Diversified Solutions for
Unmatched Media Workflow Efficiency

Multi-Channel Video Encoder

Inserting max 18pcs of FN-60 (HDMI 2.0) or FN-50 (12G-SDI) cards into the RF02 chassis, you'll have a powerful 18-channel 4K Full UHD video encoder. It supports H.264/H.265 and NDI SpeedHQ encoding, both NDI HX2/HX3 and NDI High Bandwidth, with NDI 6 and HDR compatibility. Additionally, it works with various streaming protocols like SRT, RTMP, HLS, TS, RTP, and RTSP etc.

Multi-Channel Video Decoder

Leveraging RF02’s structure design, you can easily configure it as a high-performance 18-channel 4K video decoder without changing any cards. It seamlessly supports various NDI protocols—including NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2, and NDI HX3—plus NDI 6 and HDR, with flexible output via HDMI 2.0 or 12G-SDI.

Hybrid Encoding/Decoding

No need to swap any cards (FN-50/FN-60)—the system supports seamless 4K HDR encoding and decoding in a fully customizable hybrid workflow. Whether you need encoding only, decoding only, or a mix of both, it adapts effortlessly to your requirements.

Remote Transmission and Output

RF02 can act as an on-premise server for Kiloview's P Series 4G/5G bonding encoders, enabling reliable and secure remote device and media stream management. Paired with FN-60 (HDMI 2.0) or FN-50 (12G-SDI) cards, it supports direct decoding and outputs wireless bonded streams to HDMI or SDI.

Powerful Media Format Conversion Hub

With media gateway card FMG-400, your RF02 can turn into a robust platform supporting up to 18x 4Kp60 or 72x 1080p60 video format and protocols conversion. It supports seamless conversion between video formats H.264, H.265, and SpeedHQ (NDI codec), as well as audio formats NDI Audio, AAC-LC, and G.711. It also enables smooth protocol conversion among NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX, NDI HX3, SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HLS, UDP, and RTP.

Expand Without Starting Over 
Built to Grow Within the CRADLE Series

RF02 is part of the CRADLE modular platform family, giving your system a clear path to higher-density deployment.

As requirements grow, existing RF01 media cards can be carried forward to RF02-LC or RF01, helping extend hardware value and reduce unnecessary replacement.

> CRADLE SERIES Selection Guide

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Diversified Solutions for
Unmatched Media Workflow Efficiency

Multi-Channel Video Encoder

Inserting max 18pcs of FN-60 (HDMI 2.0) or FN-50 (12G-SDI) cards into the RF02 chassis, you'll have a powerful 18-channel 4K Full UHD video encoder. It supports H.264/H.265 and NDI SpeedHQ encoding, both NDI HX2/HX3 and NDI High Bandwidth, with NDI 6 and HDR compatibility. Additionally, it works with various streaming protocols like SRT, RTMP, HLS, TS, RTP, and RTSP etc.

Multi-Channel Video Decoder

Leveraging RF02’s structure design, you can easily configure it as a high-performance 18-channel 4K video decoder without changing any cards. It seamlessly supports various NDI protocols—including NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX2, and NDI HX3—plus NDI 6 and HDR, with flexible output via HDMI 2.0 or 12G-SDI.

Hybrid Encoding/Decoding

No need to swap any cards (FN-50/FN-60)—the system supports seamless 4K HDR encoding and decoding in a fully customizable hybrid workflow. Whether you need encoding only, decoding only, or a mix of both, it adapts effortlessly to your requirements.

Remote Transmission and Output

RF02 can act as an on-premise server for Kiloview's P Series 4G/5G bonding encoders, enabling reliable and secure remote device and media stream management. Paired with FN-60 (HDMI 2.0) or FN-50 (12G-SDI) cards, it supports direct decoding and outputs wireless bonded streams to HDMI or SDI.

Powerful Media Format Conversion Hub

With media gateway card FMG-400, your RF02 can turn into a robust platform supporting up to 18x 4Kp60 or 72x 1080p60 video format and protocols conversion. It supports seamless conversion between video formats H.264, H.265, and SpeedHQ (NDI codec), as well as audio formats NDI Audio, AAC-LC, and G.711. It also enables smooth protocol conversion among NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX, NDI HX3, SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HLS, UDP, and RTP.

Expand Without Replacing Media Cards
Built to Grow Within the CRADLE Series

RF02 shares the same CRADLE media card ecosystem with RF02-LC and RF01. As system requirements grow, compatible cards can be moved to a larger chassis and continue to be used, reducing the need to purchase replacement cards.

This reduces card replacement costs and simplifies future system expansion.     

> CRADLE SERIES Selection Guide <

 

Specifications

Main Controller Module
Processor8-core ARM64 high-performance processor
Memory12GB DDR4
Storage128GB EMMC
Operating System /SoftwareLinux 5.10/KiloLink Server Pro RF version
Management and ControlWeb/ HTTP API
Network Switch Module
Service Cards Connection18 x 1Gbps/2.5Gbps Adaptive Ethernet (Copper)
*Note: Slot17/18 can support up to 10Gbps, others support 1Gbps/2.5Gbps
External Connection3 x 10Gbps SFP+ Optical Ports (IEEE 802.3ae)
1 x 10Gbps RJ45 Ethernet port
Switching Capacity120Gbps
Overall Chassis
Display3-inch LCD color display (non-touchable)
Buttons4 (Power/Flip left/Flip right/Select)
Service Card Expansion18x (MAX)/ Rear plug-in card structure (Guide rail, 20 Pin gold finger connector)
Max power 25W/ slot
Support mixing and matching of multiple service cards such as encoding/decoding/media gateway/bonding
External Connection3 x 10Gbps SFP+ Optical Ports
1 x 10Gbps RJ45 Ethernet port
Heat dissipationActive fan cooling with auto-temp control
Power supplyDual hot-swappable modular power supplies with redundant backup (configurable to single power mode)
Single module specifications: AC 100-240V, 7A(Max), 60/50Hz, 800W Max
Dimension483mm(D)x487mm(W) x88mm(H) Standard 2RU
Working Temperature-10°C to 50°C
Card Functions & Expansion Capabilities
FN50/FN-60Encoding/Decoding PerformanceUp to 4K video encoding and decoding
NDI SupportSupports NDI High Bandwidth
Supports NDI HX and NDI HX3
Supports NDI 6
Protocol CompatibilitySupports SRT/RTMP/RTSP/HLS/UDP/RTP protocols
Image qualitySupports 4:2:2 10bit HDR
Internet transmissionNDI Bridge Utility
FMG-400Encoding/Decoding PerformanceSupports 1-channel 4K P60 or 4-channel 1080P60 video
Cross conversion between H.264, H.265 and SpeedHQ
Supports 4K and multi-channel 1080P playback
Audio Processing CapabilityCross conversion between PCM, AAC, and G.711
Streaming Protocol SupportSupports NDI HB/NDI HX/SRT/RTMP/RTSP/RTP/UDP/HLS
Supports more than 50 concurrent connections
Stream TransmissionSupports ​dual-stream transmission modes​ (push/pull) and allows unicast (point-to-point) and multicast (one-to-many)
Supports single signal source input with multiple protocol outputs, or multiple outputs within the same protocol
(*Note: The final capabilities will be determined by the final official release.)

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4K Bi-Directional Conversion Card

FD-360

4K Multi-functional Decoding Card
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