Artel Video Systems 3512A, 3514, 3522, 3524 Users Guide

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MANUAL

FiberLink® 3500 Series

2 or 4 Channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI transmission over one or two single mode or multimode fibers

Installation and Operations Manual

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Contents

Welcome ..................................................................3

Features ...................................................................3

Package Contents ..........................................................3

Part Number Specifications .................................................4

General Specifications ......................................................5

Transmitter Specifications ..................................................5

Serial Video BNC Inputs .....................................................5

Optical Output .............................................................6

Receiver Specifications .....................................................6

Optical Input ..............................................................6

Serial Video BNC Outputs ...................................................6

Operating Loss Budget ......................................................7

Maximum Useable Distance .................................................7

System Specifications ......................................................7

Installation Instructions ....................................................8

Alarm Switch Settings & Options .............................................9

Indicator LEDs ........................................................... 10

Operating Pointers ....................................................... 11

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 11

Maintenance and Repairs ................................................. 12

FiberLink 6656 Visible Light Source ......................................... 13

FiberLink 6650 Optical Power Meter ........................................ 13

FiberLink 6652 and 6654 Dual Wavelenth Light Source ....................... 13

Related Products ......................................................... 14

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Welcome | Features | Package Contents

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Artel Video Systems’ FiberLink 3500 Series. The 3500 Series

is used to transmit up to 4 channels of 3G/HD/SD-SDI with or without pre-embedded au-

dio and data over a single or dual fiber optic core. The FiberLink 3500 Series is com-

patible with single mode or multimode fiber. The system delivers noise-free transmis-

sion that retains all of the signals’ initial parameters, regardless of fiber optic cable

attenuation. The 3500 Series also provides immunity to video pathological signals over

the entire link budget and operating temperature range. The 3500 series consists of

a number of transmitter/receiver options. Artel recommends you download the

data sheet for your specific model to augment the information in this manual.

Features

• Each input signal is equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission

• Immunity to pathological signals over entire link budget and operating

temperature range

• Compliant with SMPTE ST 425-3, ST 425-5, 424M-2006, 259M-2006, 292-2006

• 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.

• 14dB Optical Link Budget - 2.97 Gbps (19dB for high power models)

• 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

Package Contents

This User’s Manual and ONE of the following FiberLink models

• 3512A transmitter

• 3513A receiver

• 3514 transmitter

• 3515 receiver

• 3522 transmitter

• 3523 receiver

• 3524 transmitter

• 3525 receiver

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Technical Specifications

Part Number Specifications

Part Number Specification for Transmitter and Receiver Pairs

Transmitter Part Numbers Receiver Part Numbers

3514 ..............................................3515

3522 ..............................................3523

3524 ..............................................3525

3512A ............................................3513A

Box and Rack Card Suix Designations

Each Part Number above must include a suffix designation to indicate the following:

• Box or Card, Wavelength, Optical Connector.

The suffix will look like this example when completed:

Model - B7S = Box, standard laser, ST connector

Model - C7L = Card, standard laser, LC connector

Case Style: Box .............................................-B

Rack Card .......................................-C

Wavelength: MM only (See data sheet) .........................-3

Standard Power Multimode/Single Mode ...........-7

High Power, Single mode only (See data sheet) .....-9

Optical Connector: ST ..............................................-S

LC ..............................................-L

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FiberLink 3500 Series

General Specifications

Technical Specifications

Indicators

Power, HD/3G data rate lock, SD/DVB-ASI data rate lock, Alarm (Card version)

Box Version Dimensions 6.5W x 1.15H x 6L (in) 165W x 29H x 152L (mm)

Weight 12.3 ounces, 382 grams Number of slots

in 6000A card cage 2 Power 9-24 Volts AC or DC

Transmitter - 5.0 Watts; 17.66 BTU/Hr

Receiver - 4.0 Watts; 13.64 BTU/Hr Operating Temperature -10ºC to +50ºC

3500 Transmitter Specifications* (3512A, 3514, 3522, 3524)

Serial Video BNC Inputs

Number of Inputs 2 (3512A, 3522) or 4 BNC (3514, 3524), 75 Ohms Data Rate Range 19.4 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps Standards Supported SMPTE ST 425-3, ST 425-5, 424M-2006, 259M,

292, 305M, 344M, DVB-ASI 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, 140m at 1.485 Gbps and 180m at 270 Mbps

270 Mbps (SMPTE 259M, DVB-ASI-270)

Return Loss >10dB up to 2.97 Gbps Signal Level 800mv ±10% DC Oset 0V ±0.5V Rise/Fall Time <135 ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M;

<270ps at 1.485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;

0.4 to 1.5ns at 270 Mbps per SMPTE 259M

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Technical Specifications

3500 Transmitter Specifications * (3512A, 3514, 3522, 3524) (cont.)

Overshoot <10% of Amplitude Timing Jitter <0.2 UI at 270Mbps; <1.0 UI at 1.485 Gbps; <2.0 UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied

Alignment Jitter <0.2UI at 270Mbps, <0.2UI at 1.485 Gbps; <0.3 UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied

Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps

Optical Output

Connector LC or ST receptacle, PC polish Wavelength * CH1 = 1570nm

CH2 = 1550nm CH3 = 1530nm (3514) CH4 = 1510nm (3514)

Emitter Type * DFB Laser or FP Laser

3500 Receiver Specifications* (3513A, 3515, 3523, 3525)

Maximum Output Power * -1 dBm

Optical Input

Connector LC or ST receptacle, PC polish Wavelength * 1310nm-1570nm Minimum Input Power * -17 dBm at 2.97 Gbps,

-20 dBm at 1.485 Gbps,

-20 dBm at 270 Mbps Maximum Input Power -1 dBm

Serial Video BNC Outputs

Number of Outputs * 2 (3513A, 3523) or 4 BNC, 75 Ohms, non-inverting

Signal Level 800mv ±10% DC Oset 0V ±0.5V

* See Specific Data Sheet For Your Model

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Technical Specifications

3500 Receiver Specifications * (3513A, 3515, 3523, 3525) (cont.)

Rise/Fall Time <135ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M; <270ps at 1.485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;

0.4 to 1.5ns at 270 Mbps per SMPTE 259M Overshoot <10% of Amplitude Timing Jitter <0.2UI at 270Mbps, <1.0UI at 1.485 Gbps;

<2.0UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied

Alignment Jitter <0.2UI at 270Mbps, <0.2UI at 1.485 Gbps; <0.3UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied

Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps and 2.97 Gbps

* See Specific Data Sheet For Your Model

3500 Transmitter / Receiver * System Specifications

Operating Loss Budget

Single Mode Fiber 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-15 dB at 1.485 Gbps 0-15 dB at 270 Mbps

Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-15 dB at 1.485 Gbps 0-15 dB at 270 Mbps

Multimode Fiber (50u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-15 dB at 1.485 Gbps 0-15 dB at 270 Mbps

Maximum Useable Distance

Single Mode Fiber 50 km at 2.97 Gbps 55 km at 1.485 Gbps

55 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

* See Specific Data Sheet For Your Model

** Distance specifications are approximate, based upon connecting a 3500 Transmitter to a 3500 Receiver, and are not guaranteed. Artel cannot estimate or guarantee operating loss budgets when the 3500 Series is used with other, non-FiberLink devices.

Operating loss budget must not be exceeded. See data sheet for your specific model(s).

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Installation Instructions

The FiberLink 3500 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 video output BNC connectors on the receiver unit.

3) Terminate any unused BNC output connector at 75 Ohms.

4) Connect the fiber optic cable to the transmitter and receiver units.

5) Connect the Universal Power Supply to the transmitter and receiver units. For box versions using DC power, please refer to figure 1.

6) When power is applied, the green POWER LED should illuminate, indicating the presence of operating power. The 3G/HD/SD RATE LED will give an indication as described in the Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry section of this manual.

7) 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 3500 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 suicient 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 3500 Series

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 Ch 1 Loss of Input Video Enabled Disabled

2 Ch 2 Loss of Input Video Enabled Disabled

3 (3514 & 3524 Only) Ch 3 Loss of Input Video Enabled Disabled

4 (3514 & 3524 Only) Ch 4 Loss of Input Video Enabled Disabled

Alarm Switch Settings for the Receiver Card

Switch Position Alarm Indication On O

1 Ch 1 Loss of Optical Signal Enabled Disabled

2 Ch 2 Loss of Optical Signal Enabled Disabled

3 (3514 & 3524 Only) Ch 3 Loss of Optical Signal Enabled Disabled

4 (3514 & 3524 Only) Ch 4 Loss of Optical Signal Enabled Disabled

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FiberLink 3500 Series

LED Indicators

Indicator LEDs

The FiberLink 3500 Series has four integral indicator LEDs that are used to monitor the

state of the unit. Card versions have an additional Alarm LED.

Transmitter LEDs (For Each Channel)

LED Status Definition

Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied.

HD/3G Rate O Indicates no HD/3G-SDI data rate lock On Indicates HD/3G-SDI data rate lock at

1.485Gbps, 2.97 Gbps, or 2.97/1.001 Gbps

SD Rate O Indicates no SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock On Indicates SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock at 270 Mbps

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.

Receiver LEDs (For Each Channel)

LED Status Definition

Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied.

HD/3G Rate O Indicates no HD/3G-SDI data rate lock On Indicates HD/3G-SDI data rate lock at

1.485Gbps, 2.97 Gbps, or 2.97/1.001 Gbps

SD Rate O Indicates no SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock On Indicates SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock and re-clocked video available on outputs

Alarm On Loss of optical signal (card version only)

Note: The 3G, HD and SD LEDs indicators are o when a non-standard signal is applied.

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FiberLink 3500 Series

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 3500 Transmitter, no optical power will be present on the

3500 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! There-

fore, 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 whenever optical

connectors are exposed to air. It is also a good idea to gently clean the tip of an optical con-

nector with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol whenever dust is suspected.

The status of the LEDs should provide the first clue as to the origin of any operational failure.

If these are o, it usually means that the fiber 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 6650, a visible light source, such as the Fiber-

Link 6656, and a Dual Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6652 for Multimode or

6654 for Single Mode, can greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of fiber optic transmis-

sion systems and are recommended tools all installers should have available.

Finally, although multimode and single mode devices may look the same, they will not oper-

ate 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, aer 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 customer service.

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Maintenance and Repairs | Certifications

Maintenance and Repairs

The FiberLink 3500 Series has been manufactured using the latest semiconductor devices

and techniques that electronic technology has to oer. They have been designed for long,

reliable and trouble-free service and are not normally field repairable.

Should diiculty 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 Dual Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6652 for

Multimode or 6654 for Single Mode, 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

customer service.

Certifications

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FiberLink 3500 Series

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 fiber. Graphical LCD display with intuitive user interface with simple 2-key operation.

FiberLink 6652/6654 Light Sources

The FiberLink Light Source oers a laser output at selectable wavelengths, allowing for convenient, on-site testing of fiber networks during construction and maintenance procedures.

Accessories and Related Products

FiberLink 6656 Visible Light Source

The FiberLink 6656 is a light-weight, hand-held tool used to quickly troubleshoot faults in the continuity of both single-mode and multimode fibers. High-intensity visible laser allows for visible fault location of breaks and microbends in both single-mode and multimode fibers

FiberLink 6658

The FiberLink Optical Length Meter measures the length of both single mode and multimode fiber with accuracy of ± 2.5 meters. Generates a pulsed signal for use with fiber identifiers. Easy-to-read bright red 7-segment LED display. Comes equipped with industry preferred ST connectors.

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FiberLink 3500 Series

Accessories and Related Products