American Fibertek MT-913 User Manual

© Copyright 2005, American Fibertek, Inc. 0823JD

Bi-directional Multi-Protocol Data

Instruction Manual

Video Transmitter With

MT-913

Table of Contents

Functional Description................................................................................. 3

Installation ................................................................................................... 4

Power Source.............................................................................................. 4

Power Connection ....................................................................................... 4

Fiber Connection ......................................................................................... 4

Video Input Connection ............................................................................... 4

Data Input / Output Connections ................................................................. 5

Typical System Data Connections............................................................... 5

Data Configuration....................................................................................... 5

RS485 Data Signals .................................................................................... 6

Offset Bias - RS485.....................................................................................6

MT-913 Status LED Indicators..................................................................... 7

Warranty...................................................................................................... 8

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Service Information...................................................................................... 8

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek MT-913 multimode video transmitter with bi­directional multi-protocol data. Please take a few minutes to read these installation instructions in order
to obtain the maximum performance from this product.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The MT-913 operates as half of a transmitter / receiver pair for the transmission of high performance 10
bit digital NTSC, PAL, RS170, or RS343 video signals. The MT-913 also supports up to three bi­directional channels of RS485 (2 or 4 wire), RS422, RS232 or Manchester data. Switch selection
allows for multiple data configurations in one of the following three formats:
Channel 1: RS422 or RS232 data

Channel 2: RS422 or RS232 data

Channel 3: RS422 or RS232 data
Or:
Channel 1: RS422 or RS232 data

Channel 2: RS485 (2 or 4 wire) or Manchester data

Channel 3: RS422 or RS232 data
Or:
Channel 1: RS485 (2 or 4 wire) or Manchester data

Channel 2: RS485 (2 or 4 wire) or Manchester data

Channel 3: Not available in this configuration

NOTE: This unit is shipped in the following default configuration. For other configurations,
please refer to the DATA CONFIGURATION section for changes to the default switch settings.
Channel 1: RS422 data

Channel 2: RS485 (4 wire) or Manchester data

Channel 3: RS232 data

The MT-913 is designed to operate with the MR-913 or RR-913 video receiver with bi-directional data
over one multimode fiber optic cable.

The MT-913 multiplexes a single video input signal along with up to three data signals into a high
speed serial data stream. This serial data stream modulates a laser at 1310 nm wavelength. The MT­913 also detects and demultiplexes a return optical serial data stream signal containing up to three data
channels at 1550 nm wavelength. The 913 Series product is designed to operate over an optical loss
budget range of 0 to 12 dB. Refer to the data sheets for detailed performance specifications.

The RS485 channel may be configured for 2-wire (half duplex) or 4-wire (full duplex) operation with or
without biasing. Switch selectable internal 120 ohm terminations are available for RS422 or RS485
data.

This unit is contained in a rugged aluminum housing with internal dc voltage regulation. The detachable
terminal blocks and LED indicators provide for easy installation and monitoring of video, data, and
optical power.

The MT-913 is designed for mounting as a modular stand alone unit. For a rack mounted version
please see the RT-913.

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INSTALLATION

THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND SHOULD
CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 AND LOCAL CODES.

Mount the unit to a secure surface using #8 (3mm) hardware in four places. See the drawing at the
bottom of this page for mounting dimensions. Be sure to allow sufficient room for the required minimum
bend radius of the fiber cable used.

POWER SOURCE

THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE POWERED BY A LISTED CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
This unit requires a +12VDC power source with a current rating of 1.25 amps for proper operation. The

DC input is diode protected. In the USA and in Canada an American Fibertek PS-12D is supplied with
this unit. The negative side of the power input is directly connected to ground. ANSI/NFPA 70 Class 2
wiring is recommended.

POWER CONNECTION

Power is supplied to the unit via a two pin terminal connector on the right side of the unit. Follow the
label on unit for proper orientation of +12 volt dc and ground.

FIBER CONNECTION

The fiber optic connection is made via a ST connector located on the right side of the unit.

VIDEO INPUT CONNECTION

The video input connection is made via a BNC connector on the right side of the unit. The video input
should be connected to an appropriate 75Ω baseband video source such as a camera or a video
recorder output. For optimum performance the video cables should be the shortest length of coax
practical.

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DATA INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Data input and output connections are made via terminal blocks on the right side of the unit. See the
drawings below for proper orientation of input and output connections. Please note that the far right pin
on each connection drawing corresponds with the terminal block pin located closest to the base of the
unit.

TYPICAL SYSTEM DATA CONNECTIONS

The RS422 or RS485 four wire interconnection between the MT-913 and the copper device to which it
is attached is based on industry standard EIA terminology for the transmission of electronic data
signals. Using this terminology, the driver of an electronic signal is labeled TX or Data Out.
Correspondingly, the receiver of an electronic signal is labeled RX or Data In. Following this standard,
the Data Out of the copper device is connected to the Data In of the MT-913. The plus terminal of the
copper device is connected to the plus terminal of the MT-913 and the minus is connected to the
minus. The reverse flow of data from the MT-913 to the copper device follows the same pattern. Not all
manufactures follow standard EIA terminology. Consult the installation instructions for your copper
device if you are unsure which two wires are the drive (data out) wires and which two wires are the
receive (data in) wires.

DATA CONFIGURATION

NOTE: This unit is shipped in the following default configuration.
Channel 1: RS422 data

Channel 2: RS485 (4 wire) or Manchester data

Channel 3: RS232 data

For other configurations, please refer to the drawing below for changes to the default switch settings.
These configuration switches are located on the left side of the unit and can be modified without
opening the unit.

Refer to FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION section for a list of allowable channel

configurations.

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CHANNEL BIAS/TERMINATION SWITCHES

Switches are available internally that allow offset bias and termination features to be activated when
using RS485 data. These switches also allow termination features to be activated when using RS422
data. In order to reconfigure the RS485/422 channel, the module needs to be opened up. To open the
MT-913, remove the end panel on the terminal block side and remove the screw on the bottom of the
module. Slide the PCB assembly out about half way. The configuration switch banks are located at the
lower right corner of PCB next to the data terminals (See drawing below).
The MT-913 is shipped with these switches in the off
(down) position. When transmitting RS232 or
Manchester data, the bias and termination switches
must remain in the off (down) position. The top (S1)
switches correspond to channel 1. The middle and
bottom switch banks correspond to channel 2 and 3
respectively. The chart below describes the layout of
the top (S1) switch bank. The remaining switch banks
follow the same layout.

Please remember when using offset bias switches
that they must be used in pairs. If switch # 1 is up then
switch # 3 must also be up. The same situation applies for switch # 4 and switch # 6. Also, if using
offset bias, it is important that the corresponding termination resistor switch be in the on (up) position.
Using offset bias without a termination on the line will cause communications to fail. An explanation
follows on general bias and termination guidelines.

RS485 DATA TERMINATION

The RS485 protocol is an expanded version of the original RS422 protocol. RS485 differs from RS422
in the ability of the transmitter devices to go into a high impedance (Hi-Z) state. This allows multiple
transmitter devices to reside on the same wire pair. The software must dictate a protocol that allows
only one device to transmit at any one time to prevent data crashes. In many cases the system head
end controller will continuously poll data from all remote devices. The remote devices all respond back
to the head end (one at a time) as they are addressed. The driver chips that are used in RS485
communications are capable of changing into their high impedance state very rapidly. On even short
lengths of wire there can exist a residual voltage after a driver circuit turns off. This can interfere with
circuits that are used to detect the Hi-Z state. It is very important that the copper communications lines
be terminated with resistors across the data wire pair. The best place to locate such resistors is at the
furthest electrical devices at the ends of the wire pair. For instance, if several RS485 devices are
connected in a daisy chain fashion, the wire connection would loop across all devices in a chain. The
furthest two points in the chain would need to be terminated.

OFFSET BIAS – RS485

The RS485 specification requires receivers to detect input signals down to 200mVp-p of voltage level.
In many cases this can cause systems to be sensitive to noise on the data wires. In an effort to
eliminate the effects of low levels of noise, some manufacturers of equipment that communicate using
RS485 have introduced a small voltage bias to the data lines. This is usually accomplished using a 470
Ohm resistance to +5V on the positive line and 470 Ohm resistance to ground on the negative line.
When used in conjunction with the appropriate termination resistors referred to in the previous section,
this introduces about a 300 mV offset, improving noise immunity.

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MT-913 STATUS INDICATORS

The MT-913 transmitter provides the following LED status indicators to aid in installation and
troubleshooting:

DATA TX/RX INDICATORS

DATA TX and DATA RX indicators are provided to monitor each of the three available data channels.
DATA 1 TX and DATA 1 RX correspond with DATA CH 1 input/output. Indicators for Channel 2 and
Channel 3 are also provided. An explanation follows for these DATA TX and DATA RX indicators.

DATA TX

A green LED indicator is provided to monitor the data coming in from the electrical interface, through
the MT-913, and out onto the fiber. The intensity of this indicator will vary with input data patterns,
however in typical applications it will cycle on and off as data is transmitted. Data transmitted status
associated with this LED is summarized below.

DATA TX LED Data Status

Green Data Flow Present

Off Data Flow Not Detected

DATA RX

A green LED indicator is provided to monitor the data coming in from the fiber, through the MT-913, and
out onto the electrical interface. The intensity of this indicator will vary with input data patterns, however
in typical applications it will cycle on and off as data is received. Data received status associated with
this LED is summarized below.

DATA RX LED Data Status

Green Data Flow Present

Off Data Flow Not Detected

VLI

A bi-color LED indicator is provided for the video input to the MT-913. DC power and video status
associated with this LED is summarized below.

Video Presence LED DC Power Status Video Status

Green On Proper Input Video Present

Red On Input Video Not Detected

Off Off Check Power Supply

OLI

A bi-color LED indicator monitors the optical input power of the data signal that is being received at the
MT-913 from the MR-913 or the RR-913. DC power and optical input status associated with this LED
are summarized below.

Optical Level Indicator DC Power Status Optical Status

Green On Proper Optical Input Power Present

Red On Optical Input Not Detected

Off Off Check Power Supply

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SYNC

A bi-color LED indicator is provided to monitor the proper serialization of the electrical data stream
through the MT-913 and out onto the fiber. DC power and sync status associated with this LED is
summarized below.

Sync LED DC Power Status Sync Status

Green On Proper Data Stream Serialization Present

Red On Data Stream Serialization Not Detected

Off Off Check Power Supply

RANGE

A bi-color LED indicator is provided to monitor the recommended maximum video input level to the
MT-913. DC power and video status associated with this LED is summarized below.

Range LED DC Power Status Video Status

Green On Input Video Maximum < 1.4Vpp

Red On Input Video Maximum > 1.4Vpp

Off Off Check Power Supply

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: [email protected]

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