--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "96904-1" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/96904-1/Merlin-Engineering-Works-ME-981" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/96904-1/Merlin-Engineering-Works-ME-981.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T01:59:17.718Z" last_updated: "2026-10-27T05:35:41.877-05:00" --- # Merlin Engineering Works ME-981 Data to Video Encoder _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Merlin Engineering Works - Model: ME-981 - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: Quote only - Availability: In stock - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: Yes - Shipping weight: 7 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 12X9X6 in, estimated ## Categories - Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Encoders (primary) - Military and Embedded Equipment > Other Milspec ## Details This item is NOT qualified for flight use. For ground trainer use only. ## Function Converts digital data from muxbus interfaces into S-VHS/Hi8 video signals for real-time recording on standard videocassette recorders (e.g., TEAC V-80); supports single/dual/triple encoder configurations for multi-deck recording with IRIG-B time code on audio tracks; interfaces directly via bundled cables to aircraft instrumentation buses; operates on 28VDC (Mil-Std-7040) at 20W in Mil-Std-810E qualified rugged enclosure (<0.1 ft³, 6 lbs). ## Images - - - -