American Fibertek RTM-300 User Manual

Instruction Manual

RTM-300

Video Transmitter

© Copyright 2005, American Fibertek, Inc. 0602JD

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek RTM-300 multimode video
transmitter. Please take a few minutes to read these installation instructions in order to
obtain the maximum performance from this product.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The RTM-300 operates as half of a transmitter / receiver pair for the transmission of
baseband NTSC, PAL, RS170, or RS343 video signals over a single multimode fiber
optic cable. It is designed to operate with the MRM-300, RRM-300, or RRM-33 video
receiver. The RRM-33 contains the electronics and optics of three RRM-300 units
mounted on one printed circuit board to save space and reduce cost.

The RTM-300 converts a single video input into a single FM modulated optical output
using a 1300 nm wavelength source. The M300 Series product is designed to operate
over an optical loss budget range of 0 to 12 dB. The RTM-300 operates on 50 um or

62.5 um multimode fiber. Refer to the data sheets for detailed performance
specifications.

This unit is designed for rack mounting in any of the three American Fibertek subracks
available. The subrack model numbers are SR-20/1, SR-20R/1, and SR-20/2. Slide in
rack mounting and a LED indicator provide for easy installation and monitoring of video
and power.

The RTM-300 is designed for rack mounting only. For a modular stand alone version
please see the MTM-300.

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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.

The unit slides into any open slot in the SR-20 subrack. Use a small screwdriver to push
and lock the two ¼ turn fasteners into place. Please note that when installing this card in
the position directly next to the power supply in the SR-20 subrack, it may be necessary
to make the signal connections at the rear of the card before fully seating the card into
its slot.

POWER SOURCE

Power to the unit is supplied by the subrack. Please refer to the SR-20 and PSR
instructions for further details.

POWER CONNECTION

Power is supplied to the unit via a four finger backplane connector. The RTM-300 can
be inserted into the subrack or removed from the subrack with power applied to the
backplane.

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.

The video input connection is made via a BNC connector on the back 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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RTM-300 STATUS INDICATOR

The RTM-300 transmitter provides the following LED status indicator to aid in installation
and troubleshooting:

VLI

A bi-color LED indicator is provided for the video input to the RTM-300. 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

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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