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MANUAL
FiberLink®
SDI Beamer™
3G/HD/SD-SDI Transmission over one
single mode or multimode fiber
Installation and Operations
Manual
WWW.ARTEL.COM
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Contents
Contents
Welcome .............................................................3
Features ..............................................................3
Package Contents .....................................................3
Technical Specifications
Model Part Number Specifications ..................................4
General Specifications ............................................4
Transmitter Specifications .........................................4
Receiver Specifications ............................................5
Operating Loss Budgets ...........................................6
Maximum Useable Distance ........................................6
Installation Instructions ...............................................7
Powering SDI Beamer ..................................................8
Battery Power Switch ..................................................9
Indicator LED .........................................................9
Operating Pointers ...................................................10
Troubleshooting .....................................................10
Maintenance and Repairs .............................................11
Certifications ........................................................11
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Welcome | Features | Package Contents
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Artel Video Systems’ FiberLink SDI Beamer Series. The SDI
Beamer Series is used to transmit 3G/HD/SD-SDI with or without embedded audio and data
over a single fiber optic core. The FiberLink SDI Beamer Series is compatible with single
mode or multimode fiber. The SDI Beamer is also compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 for seam-
less interoperability with other SMPTE 297-2006 devices. The system delivers noise-free
transmission that retains all of the signals’ initial parameters, regardless of fiber optic cable
attenuation. The SDI Beamer Series also provides immunity to video pathological signals
over the entire link budget and operating temperature range.
It’s small footprint and internal battery power makes it ideal for in-the-field broadcasting.
Features
• Wide power supply options: internal 9 volt battery or external DC power, AC adapter
• Locking ring power connector
• Glitch-free battery backup when using external power source and internal battery
• Signal is equalized prior to fiber optic transmission
• Receiver features a re-clocked SDI output
• Designed for fiber optic interoperability with all FiberLink SDI products,
FiberLink Matrix and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices
• Immunity to pathological signals over entire link budget and operating
temperature range
• Compliant with SMPTE 424M-2006, 259M-2006, 292-2006, 297-2006
• Supports transmission of SMPTE 305M-2005, 310M-2004, 344M-2000, DVB-ASI
• Supports both Single Mode and Multimode ( 62.5u & 50u) fiber types
• Supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs with embedded audio and data and DVB-ASI.
• Wide operating temperature range: -10º C to +50º C
• Designed and Manufactured in the USA by Artel Video Systems
Package Contents
• One FiberLink SDI Beamer Transmitter or SDI Beamer Receiver
• This User’s Manual
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Technical Specications
Technical Specifications
Model Part Number Specification
Unit Type Part Number
SDI Beamer Transmitter 3112
SDI Beamer Receiver 3113
General Specifications
Indicators
Power
Switch Power On/O
Power External 9-24 volts DC or user
supplied internal 9 volt battery.
Internal battery can be used for
glitch-free backup to external power
source or battery only operation.
Power Dissipation Transmitter: 1.20 Watts, 4.09 BTU/hr
Receiver: 1.20 Watts, 4.09 BTU/hr
Power Connector Coaxial type with locking threads;
5.5mm O.D., 2.1mm I.D.
Operating Temperature -10º C to +50º C
Dimensions 2.4 x 4.47 x 1.06 (in)
60.96 x 113.53 x 26.92 (mm)
Weight 4.23 oz. with batt., 2.60 oz
without batt.
Approximate Internal 5 hours with Ultralife Lithium battery
Battery Life
3 hours, 30 minutes with Lithium
battery
1 hour, 50 minutes with Advanced
Alkaline battery
1 hour, 30 minutes with Alkaline
battery
MTBF 175,000 Hours
SDI Beamer Transmitter Specifications:
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Technical Specications
Technical Specifications
SDI Beamer Transmitter (3112) Specifications
Serial Video BNC Input
Number of Inputs 1 BNC, 75 Ohms
Data Rate Range 19.4 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps
Supported Standards SMPTE 259M, 292, 297-2006,
424M-2006, 305M, 310M, 344M,
DVB-ASI
Re-clocked Data Rates 270 Mbps (SMPTE 259M, DVB-ASI-270),
1.485 Gbps (SMPTE 292),
2.97 Gbps (SMPTE 424M-2006)
Equalization Automatic up to 100m of Belden
1694A at 3.0 Gbps, 200m at
1.485 Gbps and 350m at 270 Mbps
Return Loss >10dB up to 2.97 Gbps
Optical Output
Connector ST, with chain-attached dust cap
Wavelength 1310nm (nominal)
Emmiter Type FP Laser
Output Power -8 dBm Min (Single Mode)
-3 dBm Min (Multimode 50u/62.5u)
SDI Beamer Receiver (3113) Specifications
Optical Input
Connector ST, with chain-attached dust cap
Wavelength 1100 - 1620 nm
Minimum Input Sensitivity -18 dBm at 2.97 Gbps;
-20 dBm at 1.485 Gbps
-20 dBm at 270 Mbps;
Maximum Input Power 0 dBm
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Technical Specications
Technical Specifications
SDI Beamer Receiver (3113) Specifications (cont.)
Serial Video BNC Output
Number of Outputs 1
Signal Level 800mV ± 10%
DC Oset 0V ± 0.5V
Rise/Fall Time < 135 ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M-2006;
< 270 ps at 1.485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;
0.4 ns to 1.5 ns at 270 Mbps per SMPTE 259M
Overshoot < 10% of amplitude
Timing Jitter < 0.2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 1.0 UI at
1.485 Gbps; < 2.0 UI at 2.97 Gbps
with color bar signal
Alignment Jitter < 0.2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 0.2 UI at
1.485 Gbps; < 0.3 UI at 2.97 Gbps
with color bar signal
Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps
SDI Beamer System Loss Budget & Distance Specifications
Operating Loss Budget
Single Mode Fiber 0-10 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-12 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-12 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0-15 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-17 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (50u) 0-15 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-17 dB at 270 Mbps
Maximum Useable Distance*
Single Mode Fiber 10 km at 2.97 Gbps 15 km at 1.485 Gbps
15 km at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0.8 km at 2.97 Gbps 1 km at 1.485 Gbps
1.5 km at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (50u) 1 km at 2.97 Gbps 1.3 km at 1.485 Gbps
2 km at 270 Mbps
*Distance specifications are approximate, based upon connecting a SDI Beamer Transmitter to a SDI Beamer Receiver, and are
not guaranteed. Artel cannot estimate or guarantee operating loss budgets when the SDI Beamer Series is used with other, nonFiberLink devices.
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Operating loss budget must not be exceeded.
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
The FiberLink SDI Beamer Series of fiber optic transmission systems are ready for
immediate use and do not require any special tools or equipment. However, an Optical
Power Meter, such as the FiberLink 6650, can be useful in determining optical loss budgets
during your systems design and maintenance.
The following instructions describe the typical installation procedure:
1) Connect the video source to the video input BNC connector on the transmitter unit.
2) Connect the video output cable to the video output BNC connector on
the receiver unit.
3) Connect the fiber optic cable to the transmitter and receiver units.
4) Optionally connect the Universal Power Supply (PDPS-4) to the transmitter and
receiver units ensuring to fully tighten the power connector.
SDI Beamer can also be powered independently via the internal 9V Battery.
See page 8 for more information about powering SDI Beamer.
5) Switch the transmitter and receiver units on. The green BATTERY LED should
illuminate steady or blink, indicating the presence of operating power.
See page 9 for more information about the BATTERY LED.
6) The system should now be operational.
The transmitting element in the FiberLink SDI Beamer
transmitter unit contains a solid state Laser Diode located
in the optical connector. This device emits invisible infrared
electromagnetic radiation which can be harmful to human
eyes. The radiation from this optical connector, if viewed at
close range with no fiber optic cable connected to the
optical connector, may be suicient intensity to cause
instantaneous damage to the retina of the eye. Direct
viewing of this radiation should be avoided at all times!
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Powering SDI Beamer
Powering SDI Beamer
The FiberLink SDI Beamer Series will accept power from one of two sources: an internal 9V
battery, or an external DC power source (PDPS-4).
Power Configuration
Source Function
Battery Only The unit can be power for up to 5 hours using
the internal 9V battery. Use the On/O switch to
turn battery power on or o.
Battery life may vary depending upon battery
type chosen, operating environment and other
factors.
It is recommended that you always test the
internal 9V battery before using SDI Beamer.
External DC Power SDI Beamer is designed for robust, broadcast
PDPS-4 use and may be powered indefinitely when
using an external DC power source such as the
PDPS-4. SDI Beamer will be immediately available
for use when power is applied to the DC input
regardless of the Battery Power switch position.
Battery & External SDI Beamer will prioritize power from the
DC Power (PDPS-4) external DC power source.
Should the external power be interrupted,
SDI Beamer will seamlessly switch to the internal
9V battery if the On/O switch is in the “On”
If the Battery Power
position. There will be no glitches or
switch is in the “O”
interruption of the optical signal during the
position and DC Power is
switch over providing on-air confidence.
interrupted, SDI Beamer
will TURN OFF.
SDI Beamer will again prioritize power from the
external DC power source when power returns.
You must set the Battery
Power switch to the “On”
SDI Beamer does not charge the internal battery.
position to use the
It is recommended that you always test the
battery as a failsafe
internal 9V battery before using SDI Beamer.
backup.
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Battery Power Switch | LED Indicator
Battery Power Switch
The FiberLink SDI Beamer Series has one “On/O” switch that controls the application of
battery power. The switch does not control external DC power.
Battery Power Switch
Position Result
O The battery will not be used to power SDI Beamer.
If external DC power is applied, SDI Beamer will function but the
battery will not be used as a fail-safe backup power source.
On The battery may be used to power SDI Beamer:
If external DC power is applied, SDI Beamer will prioritize power
from the external DC source and only use battery power should
the external DC power be interrupted.
If no external DC power is applied, SDI Beamer will operate
using the internal battery.
Always turn the Battery Power Switch to the “O” position when
SDI Beamer is not in use to prevent inadvertent battery drain.
Indicator LED
The FiberLink SDI Beamer Series has one LED, Battery Status, to indicate the status of the
units power.
Indicator LED
LED Status Definition
Battery O Indicates that the unit is powered o or there is
Status no power available to the unit. Check
connections and/or replace battery.
On Steady Indicates that the unit is operating correctly
using external DC power.
Blink Indicates the unit is operating correctly using
the internal 9V battery.
Blink Fast Indicates that the unit is operating correctly
using the internal 9V battery, but the battery
power is low.
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FiberLink SDI Beamer™
Operating Pointers | Troubleshooting
Operating Pointers
Remember to check attenuation of the fiber optic cable. The system will only operate
properly if these specifications fall within the range of the system’s loss budget.
Note: If no signal is applied to the SDI Beamer Transmitter, no optical power will be present
on the SDI Beamer Transmitter’s output.
Troubleshooting
Multimode fiber optic cable contains an optical fiber with a light carrying “core” that is only
.0025 inches (62.5 microns) in diameter. Single mode fiber optic cable has an even smaller
“core,” only .00032 to .0004 inches (8-10 microns). This is smaller than a human hair!
Therefore, any minute particles of dirt or dust can easily block the fiber from accepting or
radiating light. To prevent this from happening, always use the provided dust caps when
ever optical connectors are exposed to air. It is also a good idea to gently clean the tip of an
optical connector with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol whenever dust is suspected.
The status of the power LED should provide the first clue as to the origin of any operational
failure. If this LED is o, check the battery and/or external power connections. Next, be
certain that the input and output signal connections are correct.
An optical power meter, such as the FiberLink 6650, a visible light source, such as the
FiberLink 6656, and a dual wavelength light source, such as the FiberLink 6652 or
6654, can greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of fiber optic transmission systems
and are recommended tools all installers should have available.
Finally, although multimode and single mode devices may look the same, they will not
operate properly together. Using the wrong device or fiber can easily add more attenuation
than specified, resulting in poor overall performance. It should be noted that some of our
fiber optic products support both single mode and multimode fiber in the same unit.
If, aer reviewing the above possibilities, the system is still not operating, please contact
the Customer Service Department for further assistance. If you suspect your problem is
caused by the optics or the fiber optic cable, and you have an optical power meter, please
take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting support.
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Maintenance and Repairs | Certications
Maintenance and Repairs
The FiberLink SDI Beamer Series has been manufactured using the latest semiconductor
devices and techniques that electronic technology has to oer. They have been designed
for long, reliable and trouble-free service and are not normally field repairable.
Should diiculty be encountered, Artel Video Systems maintains a complete
service facility to render accurate, timely and reliable service of all products.
The only maintenance that can be provided by the user is to ascertain that optical
connectors are free of dust or dirt that could interfere with light transmission and that
electrical connections are secure and accurate. Please see the Troubleshooting section of
this manual for additional information.
An optical power meter, such as the FiberLink 6650, a visible light source, such as the
FiberLink 6656, and a dua wavelength light source, such as the FiberLink 6652 or 6654, can
greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of fiber optic transmission systems and are
recommended tools all installers should have available.
All other questions or comments should be directed to our Customer Service Department.
It should be noted that many “problems” can easily be solved by a simple telephone call.
If you suspect your problem is caused by the optics or the fiber optic cable, and you have
an optical power meter, please take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting
support.
Certications
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Proven Products, Unrivaled
Service, and Great Support
• High performance plug and play products
• Stand alone and card cage versions available
• Solutions for most video, audio, and data formats
• Multimode and single mode versions
• Designed and manufactured in the USA
• Training and installation support available
• 24x7x365 technical support available
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Westford, MA 01886 USA
T: 978-263-5775
F: 978-263-9755
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Updated 07/31/2016
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