AJA FIDO-R, FIDO-T-ST User manual

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Installation and Operation

Guide

Because it matters.

FiDO Series

SDI/Optical Fiber Mini Converters

FiDO-R-SC

FiDO-T-SC
FiDO-R-ST
FiDO-T-SC

Published: 6/22/2011

FiDO-R
FiDO-2R
FiDO-T
FiDO-2T
FiDO-TR

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Notice

Contacting Support

®

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are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG.
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Copyright © 2011 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to
change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by
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written permission of AJA Inc.

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Telephone: [phone] or 530.274.2048
Fax: [phone]

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Support Email: [e-mail]
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When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.

®

, KONA

, Ki Pro®, and XENA

®

are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. FiDO™, Io HD

™

and Io

™

Limited Warranty

AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty
period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and
labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of
service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a
designated service center nominated by AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall
pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in
which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping
charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or
inadequate maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this
warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video
representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper
use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the
use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or
difficulty of servicing the product.

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AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA
VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Note: AJA does not support use of any SFP modules other than our own; use of any non-AJA SFP

module will void the warranty.

AJA FiDO-Series SDI/Optical Fiber Converters, User Manual — Introduction

Introduction

FiDO is a family of SDI/Optical Fiber converters. FiDO allows the transport of
SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G SDI over distances up to 10km using standard single-mode
fiber optic cable. Models are available with either LC, SC or ST connectors. FiDO
converters meet all relevant SMPTE specifications and are rugged, versatile, and
suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

With 9 models, FiDO offers unmatched flexibility and cost efficiency. FiDO dual
channel models allow the conversion of 2 channels – perfect for 3D, dual-link
SDI, or 2 completely independent SDI channels (for example, SD, HD, and 3G
can be mixed in any combination). Also, FiDO converters offer electrical
isolation useful for eliminating ground loop problems.

FiDO converters come in a compact, low-profile enclosure for use in tight
spaces around and behind equipment racks, trucks and crowded facilities.

Features

•

Transport of SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI over single mode optical fiber

•

Auto-detection of video format

•

LC, SC, or ST fiber connectors

•

Simplex or duplex models available

•

All inputs, either SDI or fiber, are equalized and re-clocked

•

ASI compatible

•

Useful for eliminating ground loop problems

•

5-20VDC power supply (supply sold separately)

•

5 year warranty

3

1

FiDO models

Accessories

•

FiDO-R: Single channel LC Fiber to SDI converter with dual SDI outputs

•

FiDO-2R: Dual channel LC Fiber to SDI converter

•

FiDO-T: Single channel SDI to LC Fiber converter with looping SDI output

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FiDO-2T: Dual channel SDI to LC Fiber converter

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FiDO-TR: SDI/LC Fiber transceiver

•

FiDO-R-SC: Single channel SC Fiber to SDI converter with dual SDI

outputs

•

FiDO-T-SC: Single channel SDI to SC Fiber converter with looping SDI

output

•

FiDO-R-ST: Single channel ST Fiber to SDI converter with dual SDI

outputs

•

FiDO-T-ST: Single channel SDI to ST Fiber converter with looping SDI

output

•

DWP: Universal power supply (North American connector)

•

DWP-U: Universal power supply (International power cord socket,

IEC-320)

•

Rack mount bracket

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Block Diagrams

FiDO-T, FiDO-T-SC, and FiDO-T-ST

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI

Re-clocked Loop Thru Output

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI

Optical

Fiber
Input

Optical

Fiber

Input 1

Optical

Fiber

Input 2

Input

Input 1

Input 2

Equalize &

Reclock

Equalize &

Reclock

Equalize &

Reclock

Optical

Transmitter

FiDO-2T

Optical

Transmitter

Optical

Transmitter

FiDO-R, FiDO-R-SC, and FiDO-R-ST

Optical

Receiver

Equalize &

Reclock

FiDO-2R

Optical

Receiver

Optical

Receiver

Equalize &

Reclock

Equalize &

Reclock

Optical
Fiber
Out

Optical
Fiber
Out 1

Optical
Fiber
Out 2

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI
Output

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI
Identical Second Output

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI
Output 1

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI
Output 2

Optical

Fiber
Input

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI

Input

FiDO-TR

Optical

Receiver

Equalize &

Reclock

FiDO Converters, Simplified Block Diagram

Optical

Receiver

Equalize &

Reclock

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI
Output

Optical
Fiber
Out

,

,

1.

AJA FiDO-Series SDI/Optical Fiber Converters, User Manual — I/O Connections

I/O Connections

LED Legend (when lit)

PWR: Power ON
OPT <n>: Optical input
detected and locked
SDI <n>: SDI input

detected and locked

simplex

connection

(SC connector)

simplex

connection

(SC connector)

POWER
5-20 VDC

POWER
5-20 VDC

OPTICAL
OUT

OPTICAL
IN

SDI

PWR

FiDO-T-SC

SD/HD/3G SDI TO OPTICAL FIBER

OPT

PWR

FiDO-R-SC

OPTICAL FIBER TO SD/HD/3G SDI

SDI

IN

SDI

OUT

SDI

OUT

SDI

OUT

SDI, HD-SDI or 3G
Input

Reclocked
loop-thru of
SDI input

SDI, HD-SDI or 3G
OUTPUT

Second SDI
output
(DA: same signal)

simplex

connection

(LC connector)

2 simplex

1 duplex

connection

(LC connector)

simplex

connection

(LC connector)

or

POWER
5-20 VDC

POWER
5-20 VDC

POWER
5-20 VDC

OPTICAL
IN

OPTICAL
IN 2

OPTICAL
IN 1

OPTICAL
OUT

OPT

PWR

OPTICAL FIBER TO SD/HD/3G SDI

PWR

DUAL OPTICAL FIBER TO SD/HD/3G SDI

PWR

SD/HD/3G SDI TO OPTICAL FIBER

FiDO-R

OPT 2 OPT 1

FiDO-2R

SDI

FiDO-T

5

SDI

OUT

SDI

OUT

SDI

1

OUT 2

SDI

OUT 1

SDI

IN

SDI

OUT

SDI, HD-SDI or 3G
OUTPUT

Second SDI
output
(DA: same signal)

2 Independent
Channels of SDI
HD-SDI or 3G

SDI, HD-SDI or 3G
Input

Reclocked
loop-thru of
SDI input

simplex

connection

(ST connector)

POWER
5-20 VDC

simplex

connection

(ST connector)

POWER
5-20 VDC

Installation

OPTICAL
IN

OPTICAL
OUT

PWR

PWR

OPT

FiDO-R-ST

OPTICAL FIBER TO SD/HD/3G SDI

SDI

FiDO-T-ST

SD/HD/3G SDI TO OPTICAL FIBER

SDI

OUT

SDI

OUT

SDI

IN

SDI

OUT

SDI, HD-SDI or 3G
OUTPUT

Second SDI
output
(DA: same signal)

SDI, HD-SDI or 3G
Input

Reclocked
loop-thru of
SDI input

FiDO Converter Inputs/Outputs

Note:

The “lock” indicator for optical receivers (-R, -2R, and -TR models) may flicker or

glow dim with the optical input disconnected.

Note:

AJA does not support use of any SFP modules other than our own; use of any

non-AJA SFP module will void the warranty.

Installation consists of the following steps:

Connect video equipment to the FiDO convertor Optical fiber connector and
BNCs. On dual units, or the transceiver, either two “Simplex” (single) cables can
be used, or a single “Duplex” cable.

Caution!

All FiDO devices require the use of “single mode 1310nm compatible” fiber optic
cable.

2 simplex

1 duplex

connection

(LC connector)

2 simplex

1 duplex

connection

(LC connector)

OPTICAL

or

or

OUT 1

OPTICAL
OUT 2

PWR

POWER
5-20 VDC

DUAL SD/HD/3G SDI TO OPTICAL FIBER

OPTICAL
OUT

OPTICAL

POWER
5-20 VDC

IN

OPT SDI

PWR

OPTICAL FIBER - SD/HD/3G SDI TRANSCEIVER

SDI 1 SDI 2

FiDO-2T

FiDO-TR

SDI
IN 1

SDI
IN 2

SDI

IN

SDI
OUT

2 Independent
Channels of SDI,
HD-SDI or 3G

2 Independent
Channels of SDI
HD-SDI or 3G

2.

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Apply +5 to 20VDC power to the converter (AJA power supply model DWP or
DWP-U recommended).

No configuration or settings are required. Once powered, the FiDO converters will
begin converting applied fiber/SDI signals.

Warning!

Active fiber-optic cables emit radiation invisible to the human eye. Do
not look directly at the end of an active fiber-optic cable or the fiber
connector on a FiDO-TR, FiDO-T, FiDO-2T, FiDO-T-SC, or FiDO-T-ST;
these models are Class 1 Laser Products.

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

Shown above: FiDO to Duplex LC connection. Insert cable connector until it latches.

FiDO-TR, FiDO-2T, and FiDO-2R all require either a duplex LC cable or two simplex LC
cables. FiDO-T and FiDO-R only require a single simplex LC cable connected to the
optical port on the converter pointed to by the arrow (Optical In on FiDO-R or Optical
Out on FiDO-T).

FiDO-T-SC and FiDO-R-SC only require a single simplex SC cable connected to the
optical port on the converter pointed to by the arrow (Optical In on FiDO-R-SC or
Optical Out on FiDO-T-SC).

FiDO-T-ST and FiDO-R-ST only require a single simplex ST cable connected to the
optical port on the converter pointed to by the arrow (Optical In on FiDO-R-ST or
Optical Out on FiDO-T-ST).

All FiDO models require “single mode, 1310nm compatible” fiber optic cable.

FiDO-T-SC and

FiDO-R-SC

Optical Connector

FiDO-T-ST and

FiDO-R-ST

Optical Connector