Betz Tools external level sensor

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

I just wanted to write up a short review of a not well known, at least to me, product. The Betz Tools external level sensor for the Transvideo Cinemonitor HD line of monitors.

 

http://www.betz-tools.com/en/monitor_electronic-bubble.php

 

I found myself being used to having the build in PDL in my Ultimate 1 sled. After switching to HD and the Transvideo HD6 monitor, I was looking for an near post mounted external level, for the obvious reasons.

 

Betz Tools in Munich offered exactly what I needed. The level sensor is "plug and play" with the Cinemonitor HD6.

 

It has five settings for each Angle (resolution) and speed (reactivity/dampening), a simple memorized "Zero" function and "direction" reverse for low mode.

 

It utilizes the Transvideo software and hardware, Avenger leveler needs to be enabled. You can select from a variety of display look options and position the "level" anywhere on the screen, including the lower grey portion used for picture analysis.

 

works on HD-SDI and Composite inputs

 

what you will need:

 

Avenger software from Transvideo, now a free upgrade

 

Betz Level sensor, specify which side you want the Lemo output connector on

D-sub to Lemo adapter from Betz

Lemo to Lemo cable from Betz, specify length

 

cost:

 

sensor 800 euro

adapter 135 euro

cable 125 euro

[JobScholtze]

I have that level sensor for almost 2 years. It has been great.

[JamieSilverstein]

But will it work on monitors other than Transvideo?

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

No, not a this point, it is interfaced with the transvideo Cinemonitor HD line only. However the XCS HD PDL will.

[JamieSilverstein]

The holy grail.........

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

There is light.....