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MANUAL
FiberLink
3360 Series
3G/HD/SD-SDI Transmission and
AES/EBU Digital Audio Embedding
over one single mode or
multimode fiber
Installation and Operations
Manual
WWW.ARTEL.COM
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Contents
Contents
Welcome ................................................................. 3
Features ..................................................................3
Package Contents .........................................................3
Technical Specications
Model Part Number Specications ....................................4
General Specications ................................................4
Transmitter Specications ............................................4
Receiver Specications ...............................................5
Operating Loss Budgets ..............................................6
Maximum Useable Distance ..........................................6
Alarm Switch Settings .....................................................7
Installation Instructions ...................................................8
Audio Conguration ...................................................... 9
Indicator LEDs ...........................................................10
Operating Pointers .......................................................12
Troubleshooting .........................................................12
Maintenance and Repairs ................................................13
Certications ............................................................13
Accessories and Related Products ........................................14
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Welcome | Features | Package Contents
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Artel Video Systems’ FiberLink 3360 Series. The 3360 Series is used
to transmit 3G/HD/SD-SDI over a single ber optic core and embed up to 8 channels (4
Pairs) of AES/EBU digital audio. Alternatively, you can pass previously embeded audio and
data as well, or replace previously embeded audio. The FiberLink 3360 series is compatible
with single mode or multimode ber. The 3360 is also compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 for
seamless interoperability with other SMPTE 297-2006 devices. The system delivers noise-
free transmission that retains all of the signals’ initial parameters, regardless of ber optic
cable attenuation. The 3360 Series also provides immunity to video pathological signals
over the entire link budget and operating
temperature range.
Features
• Signal is equalized and re-clocked prior to ber optic transmission
• Embed up to 8 Channels (4 Pairs) of AES/EBU Digital Audio
• Automatic Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) of audio inputs
• Selectively choose which audio pair to retireve on the receiver
• Receiver features one re-clocked SDI output and 4 AES/EBU audio outputs
• Designed for ber optic interoperability with other SMPTE 297-2006 ber optic
compliant devices up to 2.97 Gbps
• 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 and 344M-2000
• Supports both Single Mode and Multimode ( 62.5u & 50u) ber types
• Supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs with or without embedded audio and data.
• 14db Optical Link Budget - 2.97 Gbps
• Wide operating temperature range: -10º C to +50º C
• Available in Box and Card versions
• Card version compatible with the FiberLink 6000A Rack Card Cage
• Designed and Manufactured in the USA by Artel Video systems
Package Contents
• One FiberLink 3360 or 3361
• This User’s Manual
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Technical Specications
Technical Specications
Model Part Number Specication
Unit Type Part Number
Transmitter Box 3360-B7L (LC) 3360-B7S (ST)
Transmitter Rack Card 3360-C7L (LC) 3360-C7S (ST)
Receiver Box 3361-B7L (LC) 3361-B7S (ST)
Receiver Rack Card 3361-C7L (LC) 3361-C7S (ST)
General Specications
Indicators
Power, 3G data rate lock, HD data rate
lock, SD data rate lock, Pass Channel
Pair, Embed Channel Pair,
Alarm (Card version)
Box Version Dimensions 8.1x6.28x1.15 (in) 206x89x30 (mm)
Weight 18.1 ounces, 513 grams
Number of slots in 6000A card cage 2
Power 9-24 Volts AC or DC
3360 - 7.9 Watts; 3361 - 2.4 Watts
3360 - 26.96 BTU/Hr; 3361 - 8.19 BTU/Hr
Operating Temperature -10ºC to +50ºC
3360 Transmitter Specications:
Serial Video BNC Input
Number of Inputs 1 BNC, 75 Ohms
Data Rate Range 270 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps
Standards Supported SMPTE 424M-2006, 259M, 292,
297-2006, 305M, 344M
Re-clocked Data Rates
1.485 Gbps (SMPTE 292)
2.97 Gbps (SMPTE 424M-2006)
Equalization Automatic up to 100m of Belden
1694A at 2.97Gbps, 200m at 1.485
Gbps and 350m at 270 Mbps
270 Mbps (SMPTE 259M)
Return Loss >10dB up to 2.97 Gbps
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Technical Specications
Technical Specications
3360 Transmitter Specications (cont.)
Audio Specications:
Number of Inputs: 4 Unbalanced, 75 ohms, BNC
per AES3id and SMPTE 276M
Channels 8 (4 pairs)
Embedding Selectable per pair
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) 32-96 kHz input raneg converted
to 48 kHz
SDI pre-embedded audio All channels supported for pass
through. Pairs 1 to 4 may be stripped
selectable for each pair
Optical Output
SMPTE 297-2006 Labeling L-PC-ABCD-1310
Connector LC or ST receptacle, PC polish
Wavelength 1310nm (nominal)
Emitter Type FP Laser
Output Power -3.5 dBm (nominal)
Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps
3361 Receiver Specications
Optical Input
SMPTE 297-2006 Labeling PC-ABCD-1310-1550
Connector LC receptacle, PC polish or ST
Wavelength 1100 - 1620 nm
Minimum Input Sensitivity -17 dBm at 2.97 Gbps;
-22 dBm at 1.485 Gbps
-24 dBm at 270 Mbps;
Maximum Input Power 0 dBm
Serial Video BNC Output
Number of Outputs 1
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Technical Specications
Technical Specications
3361 Receiver Specications (cont.)
Signal Level 800mV ± 10%
DC Oset 0V ± 0.5V
Rise/Fall Time < 135 ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M;
< 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
Audio Specications
Number of Outputs 4 Unbalanced, 75 ohms, BNC
per AES3id and SMPTE 276M
Channels 8 (4 pairs)
Output mute Each audio output pair may be
muted on a selectable basis
Optical Loss Budget & Maximum Useable Distance
Operating Loss Budget
Single Mode Fiber 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps
0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-20 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps
0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-20 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (50u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps
0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-20 dB at 270 Mbps
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Technical Specications | Alarm Switch Settings
Optical Loss Budget & Maximum Useable Distance (cont.)
Maximum Useable Distance*
Single Mode Fiber 30 km at 2.97 Gbps
48 km at 1.485 Gbps
50 km at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0.8 km at 2.97 Gbps
1 km at 1.485 Gbps
2.5 km at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (50u) 1 km at 2.97 Gbps
1.3 km at 1.485 Gbps
3 km at 270 Mbps
*Distance specications are approximate, based upon connecting a 3360 Transmitter to a 3360 Receiver, and are not guaranteed.
Artel cannot estimate or guarantee operating loss budgets when the 3360 Series is used with other, non-FiberLink devices.
Operating loss budget must not be exceeded.
Alarm Switch Settings & Options
The Rack Card version of this product has an additional red indicator LED that illuminates
when an alarm condition exists.
The rack card unit also provides an output to drive a model 6020A Alarm Sensing Module
which provides an audible tone and activates a set of contacts for external signaling
purposes.
Alarm Switch Settings for the Transmitter Card
Switch Position Alarm Indication On O
1 Loss of Input Video Enabled Disabled
2 N/A N/A N/A
Alarm Switch Settings for the Receiver Card
Switch Position Alarm Indication On O
1 Loss of Optical Signal Enabled Disabled
2 N/A N/A N/A
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
The FiberLink 3360 Series of ber 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 6615, 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) (Optional) Connect up to four AES/EBU Audio sources to the audio input BNCs on
the transmitter unit.
3) Connect the video output cable to the video output BNC connectors on the
receiver unit.
4) (Optional) Connect audio ouput cables to the four Audio BNCs on the receiver unit.
6) Connect the ber optic cable to the transmitter and receiver units.
7) Connect the Universal Power Supply to the transmitter and receiver units.
For box versions using DC power, please refer to gure 1.
8) Congure your audio preferences as described in the Audio Conguration
section of this manual.
9) When power is applied, the green POWER LED should illuminate, indicating the
presence of operating power. The 3G/HD/SD RATE LED and the audio LEDs will
give an indication as described in the Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry section
of this manual.
10) The system should now be operational.
Note: The Rack Card version has an additional red LED for indicating the presence of an alarm
condition (loss of signal). Refer to Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry sections of this manual.
Figure 1:
Power Connector
DC Input Polarity
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(+) Positive
( - ) Negative
9-24 Volts
AC or DC
The transmitting element in the FiberLink 3360 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 ber optic cable connected to the optical
connector, may be sucient 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 3360 Series
Audio Conguration
Audio Conguration:
The FiberLink 3360 & 3361 have a four position DIP switch that is accessible from the front
panel. Each switch represents a channel pair: Channels 1/2, Channels 3/4, Channels 5/6
and Channels 7/8. Operation is as follows:
Audio Conguration Switch Settings for the Transmitter
Switch Position Action
Embed Will replace any existing audio on the
respective channel pair and embed
audio supplied from the Audio Input
BNC for the respective channel pair
Pass Will pass any previously embeded audio
that is present in the video signal on the
respective channel pair.
Audio Conguration Switch Settings for the Receiver
Switch Position Action
Mute Will mute any existing audio for the
respective channel pair on the Audio
Ouput BNC for the respective channel
pair. Note that the audio will remain
present in the video stream.
Ouput Will output the audio for the
respective channel pair on the Audio
Ouput BNC for the respective channel
pair.
Note: Audio embedding can only take place when a valid 3G/HD/SD-SDI video
signal is present. The unit cannot be used as an audio only transmission system.
Please review the Indicator LEDs section of this manual for a comprehesive understanding
of the video and audio status for each unit.
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Indicator LEDs
Indicator LEDs
The FiberLink 3360 Series has several indicator LEDs that are used to monitor the state of
the unit. Card versions have an additional Alarm LED.
Transmitter LEDs
LED Status Denition
Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied.
3G Rate O Indicates no 3G-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates 3G-SDI data rate lock at 2.97 Gbps or
2.97/1.001 Gbps
HD Rate O Indicates no HD-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates HD-SDI data rate lock at 1.485 Gbps or
1.485/1.001 Gbps
SD Rate O Indicates no SD-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates SD-SDI data rate lock at 270 Mbps
Pass O Indicates no audio present in the video stream
On Indicates audio present in the video stream and
selected as the audio to pass
Dim Indicates audio present in the video stream but
not selected as the audio to pass.
Embed O Indicates no audio present on the BNC input
On Indicates audio present on the BNC input and
selected as the audio to embed
Dim Indicates audio present on the BNC input but
not selected as the audio to embed
Alarm On Loss of input video (card version only)
Note: The 3G, HD and SD LEDs indicators are o when a non-standard signal is applied.
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Indicator LEDs
Receiver LEDs
LED Status Denition
Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied.
3G Rate O Indicates no 3G-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates 3G-SDI data rate lock at 2.97 Gbps or
2.97/1.001 Gbps
HD Rate O Indicates no HD-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates HD-SDI data rate lock at 1.485 Gbps or
1.485/1.001 Gbps
SD Rate O Indicates no SD-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates SD-SDI data rate lock at 270 Mbps
CH Pair O Indicates no audio present in the video stream
On Indicates audio present in the video stream and
being de-embedded and output on the
respective Audio Output BNC.
Dim Indicates audio present in the video stream
but the respective Audio Output BNC is being
muted.
Alarm On Loss of input video (card version only)
Note: The 3G, HD and SD LEDs indicators are o when a non-standard signal is applied.
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Operating Pointers | Troubleshooting
Operating Pointers
Remember to check attenuation of the ber optic cable. The system will only operate
properly if these specications fall within the range of the system’s loss budget.
Note: If no signal is applied to the 3360 Transmitter, no optical power will be present on the
3360 Transmitter’s output.
Troubleshooting
Multimode ber optic cable contains an optical ber with a light carrying “core” that is
only .0025 inches (62.5 microns) in diameter. Single mode ber 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 ber 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 LEDs should provide the rst clue as to the origin of any operational
failure. If these are o, it usually means that the ber is broken or has too much attenuation.
Next, be certain that the input and output signal connections are correct.
An optical power meter, such as the FiberLink 6615, a visible light source, such as the
FiberLink 6610, and a Three Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6620, can
greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of ber 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 ber can easily add more attenuation
than specied, resulting in poor overall performance. It should be noted that some of our
ber optic products support both single mode and multimode ber in the same unit.
If, after 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 ber optic cable, and you have an optical power meter, please
take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting support.
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Maintenance and Repairs | Certications
Maintenance and Repairs
The FiberLink 3360 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 eld repairable.
Should diculty 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 6615, a visible light source, such as the
FiberLink 6610, and a Three Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6620, can
greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of ber 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 ber optic cable, and you have
an optical power meter, please take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting
support.
Certications
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FiberLink 3360 Series
Accessories and Related Products
FiberLink 6656 Visible Fault Locator
The FiberLink 6656 is a light-weight, hand-held tool
used to quickly troubleshoot faults in the continuity of
both single-mode and multimode bers. High-intensity
visible laser allows for visible fault location of breaks
and microbends in both single-mode and multimode
bers.
FiberLink 6650 Optical Power Meter
The FiberLink 6650 Optical Power Meter is a high
accuracy, high resolution, microprocessor controlled
optical power meter. 65 dB dynamic range; calibrated
to measure 850, 1300, 1310 and 1550nm. Works with
multimode and single mode ber. Graphical LCD
display with intuitive user interface with simple 2-key
operation.
FiberLink 6654
Dual Wavelength Single Mode
Light Source
The FiberLink Light Source oers a laser output at
selectable wavelengths, allowing for convenient, onsite testing of ber networks during construction and
maintenance procedures.
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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
Artel Video Systems Corp.
5B Lybert y Way,
Westford, MA 01886 USA
T: 978-263-5775
F: 978-263-9755
[email protected]
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www.artel.com
All specifications subject to
change without notice. ©2016
Updated 02/16/2016
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