American Fibertek MRR-880C User Manual

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Eight Channel Video Multiplexer

Instruction Manual

MRT-880C

MRR-880C

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek Series 880C multimode eight channel video
multiplexer. Please take a few minutes to read these installation instructions in order to obtain the
maximum performance from this product.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The 880C Series units operate as a transmitter / receiver pair for the transmission of eight
simultaneous, real time baseband NTSC/PAL video signals over one multimode fiber optic cable.

The MRT-880C transmitter accepts up to eight video inputs and multiplexes these signals onto a single
optical output port for connection to the fiber transmission system. Correspondingly, the MRR-880C
receiver converts the optical signal to eight independent video output signals.

The 880C Series units operate on 50 um or 62.5 um multimode fiber. Refer to the data sheets for
detailed performance specifications.

The individual units may be configured for rack mounting or wall mounting depending upon the position
of the included mounting hardware.

INSTALLATION

THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND SHOULD
CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA AND LOCAL CODES.

To install the MRT-880C or MRR-880C it is first necessary to
mount the rack flanges to the unit.

For rack mounting the ears are installed on the sides of the unit
with the surfaces that have oval holes flush with the front of the
unit as in Figure 1. Mount the ears with the #10 flathead screws
provided. To mount in the rack cabinet, use mounting screws that
are appropriate for the rack cabinet being used.

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For mounting the unit flush to a wall or other rigid surface, the
ears may be installed on the sides with the oval holes flush with
the bottom of the unit as in Figure 2. Mount the ears with the #10
flathead screws provided. Mount the unit to a rigid surface using
#10 (5mm) screws.

POWER SOURCE

The internal power supply accepts universal line voltage. Any mains supply from 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to
60 Hz, may be used without modification or adjustment. A universal power connector is provided on the
rear of the unit to facilitate connection to the power mains.

POWER CONNECTION

The unit is supplied (in the US and UK only) with a three conductor power cord. The “ground” conductor
is directly connected to the chassis.

INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

The fiber optic connection is made via a ST connector located on the back of the unit. Be sure to allow
sufficient room for the required minimum bend radius of the fiber cable used.

Video input and output connections are located on the rear of the unit. A BNC connector is provided for
each channel. The video inputs are connected to an appropriate 75Ω baseband video source such as a
camera or a video recorder output. The 75Ω video outputs can be looped through typical baseband
video inputs of switchers, recorders and other equipment as required. For proper operation, the outputs
must be terminated with 75Ω. For optimum performance the video cables should be the shortest length
of coax practical.

MRT-880C STATUS INDICATORS

The MRT-880C transmitter provides the following front panel LED status indicators to aid in installation
and troubleshooting:

VIDEO

A bi-color LED indicator is provided for each of the eight video channel inputs. AC power and video
status associated with each of these LEDs are summarized below.

Video Presence LED AC Power Status Video Status

Green On Proper Input Video Present

Red On Input Video Not Detected

Off Off Check Power Supply Input

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MRR-880C STATUS INDICATORS

The MRR-880C receiver provides the following front panel LED status indicators to aid in installation
and troubleshooting:

OLI 1

A bi-color LED indicator monitors the power of the optical input signal that is being received at the
MRR-880C from video channels one through four of the MRT-880C. AC power and optical input status
associated with this LED are summarized below.

Optical Level Indicator AC Power Status Optical Status

Green On Proper Optical Input Power Present

Red On Optical Input Not Detected

Off Off Check Power Supply Input

OLI 2

A bi-color LED indicator monitors the power of the optical input signal that is being received at the
MRR-880C from video channels five through eight of the MRT-880C. AC power and optical input status
associated with this LED are summarized below.

Optical Level Indicator AC Power Status Optical Status

Green On Proper Optical Input Power Present

Red On Optical Input Not Detected

Off Off Check Power Supply Input

LIFETIME WARRANTY INFORMATION

American Fibertek, Inc warrants that at the time of delivery the products delivered will be free of defects
in materials and workmanship. Defective products will be repaired or replaced at the exclusive option of
American Fibertek. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number is required to send the products
back in case of return. All returns must be shipped prepaid. This warranty is void if the products have
been tampered with. This warranty shall be construed in accordance with New Jersey law and the
courts of New Jersey shall have exclusive jurisdiction over this contract. EXCEPT FOR THE

FOREGOING WARRANTY, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTENDS
BEYOND THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. In any event, American Fibertek will

not be responsible or liable for contingent, consequential, or incidental damages. No agreement or
understanding, expressed or implied, except as set forth in this warranty, will be binding upon American
Fibertek unless in writing, signed by a duly authorized officer of American Fibertek.

SERVICE INFORMATION

There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
In the event that service is required to this unit, please direct all inquiries to:

American Fibertek, Inc. Phone: [phone]
120 Belmont Drive Phone: [phone]
Somerset, NJ 08873 FAX [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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