The fiber optic video transmission system
or simplex multimode fiber optic cable.
The fiber optic video transmission system
or simplex multimode fiber optic cable.
FiberPath
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FEA TURES
• Includes a transmitter, receiver, two
power supplies, and a users’ manual.
• Immune to electrical interference,
ground loops, and high voltages.
• Send video—in color or black and
white—up to 1.5 miles!
• Easy installation—all you need is a
screwdriver.
• Compatible with all standard analog
video formats.
• International versions available.
T ypical FiberPath installation.
OVERVIEW
Send high-performance video up to 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
at an affordable price. The BLACK BOX
®
FiberPath is a highquality fiber optic video transmission system designed to
transmit color or black and white video signals over standard
simplex multimode fiber cable.
Use it for a variety of applications: videoconferencing,
scientific observation, indoor or outdoor security systems,
or CCTV.
The complete FiberPath system includes a transmitter,
a receiver, and two power supplies. We offer 115-VAC, 220–
230-VAC, and 240-VAC powered versions of the FiberPath
system, as well as replacement transmitter and receiver units.
Because FiberPath transmits over standard simplex multimode fiber, it’s ideal for both indoor and outdoor protected
environments. And it’s a great alternative to coax cable, since
it’s immune to the effects ofelectrical interference, ground
loops, explosive and hazardous environments, water, and
high voltages.
The FiberPath system is compatible with all standard
analog video formats (including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM)
and will operate with all standard 62.5-µm multimode fiber
optic cable and industry-standard ST
®
optical connectors.
The transmitters and receivers can be installed easily
with a screwdriver and include handy tabs and self-adhesive
mounting pads. The transmitter is placed at the camera or
source of video to be transmitted, and the receiver is placed
at the monitor or device where the video will be received.
To cable the transmitter, plug in the video source’s coax
cable to the unit’s BNC port and plug an ST terminated fiber
cable into its optical connector. At the receiver end, plug your
video monitor or other video receiving device into the
receiver‘s BNC port and the fiber cable’s ST plug into the
optical connector.
To fine-tune the picture, just adjust the LEVEL control on
the FiberPath Receiver.
FiberPath T ransmitter
(AC444A)
CCTV Camera
FiberPath Receiver
(AC444A)
Video Monitor
Coax
Cable
Coax
Cable
62.5-µm Multimode Fiber Optic Cable
DC Common
+12 VDC ±10%
Power
Adapter
Power
Adapter
AC444A, AC444AE, AC444AE-UK:
✦
(1) FiberPath Transmitter
✦
(1) FiberPath Receiver
✦
(2) power supplies
✦
Users’ manual
WHA T‘S INCLUDED
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TECH SPECS
Approvals — FCC Class A, Subpart B of Part 155; CE; the power supply is
UL
®
, CSA listed
Compatible Optical Cable — 62.5-µm multimode fiber with industry-
standard ST connectors
Distance (Maximum) — 1.5 mi. (2.4 km)
Input/Output Voltage — 1volt pp (user -adjustable at receiver)
Input/Output Impedance — 75 ohms
Signal/Noise Ratio (per RS-250) — 52 dB minimum
Differential Gain (per RS-250) — 2%typical
Differential Phase (per RS-250) — 1%typical
Optical Wavelength — 850nanometers
Optical Loss Budget (Minimum) — 12 dB
Connectors — Each transmitter and receiver unit: (1) ST, (1) BNC (75-ohm),
(1) barrel for power
Temperatur e Tolerance — -31to +167°F (-35 to +75°C)
Humidity Tolerance — Up to 95%, noncondensing
Power — AC444A: (2) 115-VAC, 60-Hz wallmount adapters;
AC444AE: (2) 220–230-VAC, 50-Hz wallmount adapters;
AC444AE-UK: (2)240-VAC, 50-Hz wallmount adapters
Size — Each transmitter and receiver unit: 1"H x 2.4"W x 3.8"D
(2.5 x 6.1 x 9.7 cm)
Weight — Each transmitter and receiver unit: 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg)
Item Code
FiberPath Transmitter/Receiver
115-VAC, 60-Hz AC444A
220–230-VAC, 50-Hz (Europe) AC444AE
240-VAC, 50-Hz (U.K.) AC444AE-UK
T o r eplace a FiberPath component, order…
Transmitter Only AC445A-TX
Receiver Only AC446A-RX
NOTE: AC445A-TX and AC446A-RX do not come
power supplies.
You may also need…
Multimode, General-Purpose, Distribution-Style Bulk
Fiber Optic Cable, 1000-ft. (304.8-m) EXN4050A-1000
Coax Cable, RG59, PVC (CL2),
Custom Lengths ETN59-BNC
AC444A
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