NovaStar EL3000 Pro: identify the chassis first
The NovaStar EL3000 Pro is a modular 3U video wall splicer with three flexible input/output slots. It combines multiple sources into screen layouts using interchangeable cards, FPGA processing and browser-based control. Its maximum input and output configurations share slots, so a card-by-card plan matters more than the connector count in a product photo.
Legacy availability: EagerLED’s existing listing marks this product as out of production and unavailable. Use these specifications to document an installed system or assess replacement requirements.
Image check: the original listing image has an EL3000 Pro front label, but its rear illustration differs from the Pro slot layout in NovaStar’s specification. Confirm the actual chassis label and rear silkscreen before identifying cards or planning a replacement.

EL3000 Pro specifications and shared-slot limits
NovaStar’s EL3000 Video Wall Splicer Specifications V1.0.0, released September 5, 2023, includes a dedicated EL3000 Pro rear-panel drawing and a separate Pro column in its specifications table.
| Item | Documented Pro limit or condition |
|---|---|
| Rack size | 3U |
| Maximum inputs | 8 input cards / 32 input channels |
| Maximum outputs | 6 output cards / 24 output channels |
| Maximum layers | 48; card and layer-resolution dependent |
| Flexible slots | I/O-6, I/O-7 and I/O-8 accept an input card or an output card |
| Preset storage | Up to 2,000 presets; scheduled preset playlists |
| Power | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 2.6 A; listed power consumption 150 W |
| Operating temperature | 0–45 °C (32–113 °F) |
The input and output maxima are alternative allocations. Each flexible slot holds one card for one role at a time. Do not specify eight input cards and six output cards together. A backup control card also uses an eligible shared input/control slot, reducing space for input cards.
Plan independent outputs, timings and layers
Start with the number of independent display feeds and their timings, then choose the cards. An EL_4xHDMI output card provides four HDMI 1.3 outputs with listed 1920 × 1080 timings up to 60 Hz. The EL_1xHDMI 2.0 output card lists 3840 × 2160 and 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz, but its second connector copies the first. That copy connector does not add another independent screen feed.
Inputs also have mode restrictions. In the EL_4xHDMI input card’s two-HDMI-1.4 mode, only its two HDMI 1.4 connectors are active, and the listed 3840 × 2160 timing is 30 Hz. The EL_1xHDMI2.0 input card lists 4K timings at 60 Hz. Verify the exact card and source timing rather than treating every HDMI port as equivalent.
Layer capacity changes with resolution: the specified per-card alternatives are eight 2K layers, four DL layers or two 4K layers. The Pro’s 48-layer ceiling is not a guarantee of 48 simultaneous 4K layers. Mixed HDMI/DVI connectors used for one screen must share the same frame rate.
Control and integration checklist
Browser control supports layout operation from PCs and tablets. The system provides source cropping, logos, scrolling text, LCD bezel compensation and scheduled preset playback. Input/output monitoring needs the appropriate preview-card configuration.
Use the control card’s ETHERNET connector for networked web control. Its RJ45-shaped COM IN/OUT connectors carry RS232 control signals; the manufacturer prohibits connecting them to a router, network switch or LED receiving card. Match connections by their labeled function.

EL3000 Pro replacement questions
Does the displayed chassis price identify the installed cards?
No. A displayed price or photo does not establish a card bill of materials. The listing is marked unavailable. For an existing unit, record every card label and slot position before discussing service or replacement options.
Can standard EL3000 limits be used for the Pro?
No. The specification lists standard EL3000 ceilings of 28 input channels, 16 output channels and 32 layers. Its separate Pro column lists 32 input channels, 24 output channels and 48 layers, subject to card selection and slot allocation.
What should I send for a replacement assessment?
Send clear front/rear photos, the chassis label, card inventory, source formats, required output timings, screen layout and simultaneous layer sizes. Include preview, audio and control-backup requirements. These details help assess a replacement without assuming that similar connectors make it interchangeable.
Ask EagerLED to review an EL3000 Pro system. You can also compare the standard EL3000 reference page or browse LED video processors.
Source: NovaStar EL3000 Video Wall Splicer Specifications V1.0.0: Pro rear-panel layout on page 4; card conditions on pages 4–14; Pro chassis limits on pages 16–17.


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