Broadata Communications 1600 User Manual

1600 Series

MULTI-CHANNEL FIBER OPTIC

SERIAL DIGIT AL VIDEO TRANSPORT SYSTEM

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BCI 1600 User’s Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND

COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS

PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS AS OUR PRODUCTS CONT AIN

CLASS I LASER PRODUCTS

WARNING

Do not disconnect the fiber optic connector while the unit is powered
up. Exposure to laser radiation is possible when the laser fiber optic
connector is disconnected while the unit is powered up.

Although the fiber optic connectors in this product emit only Class 1
energy that is below the levels considered to be hazardous, one should
never stare directly into a fiber optic connector or an unconnected fiber
end unless one can be certain that no exposure to laser energy could
occur.

CAUTION

This manual is intended for use by trained service personnel. The use
of controls, making adjustments, or performing operations other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The following label or equivalent is located on the surface of laser products.
This label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE RECOMMENDED

This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be
damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes,
etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order
to protect and extend the life of your equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .............................................5

2.0 SETUP..............................................................................7

2.1 MOUNTING ...................................................................... 8

2.2 CABLING AND CONNECTORS ..................................... 8

2.2.1 ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTION ........................8

2.2.2 DIGITAL VIDEO CONNECTION .................................. 8

2.2.3 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTION...............................10

2.4 AC POWER CONNECTION .......................................... 12

3.0 OPERATION...................................................................12

4.0 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 13

4.1 MAINTENANCE .............................................................13

4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................14

5.0 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 16

6.0 SERVICE PROCEDURE ............................................... 17

6.1 REPLACEMENT POLICY .............................................17

6.2 RETURN AND REPAIR SERVICE.................................17

7.0 LIMITED WARRANTY....................................................18

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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The 1600 systems provide simultaneous transmission of up to 4 channels
of SDI over one fiber. Employed with WDM or CWDM, the 1600 can be
expanded to deliver 8 to 64 SDI channels over one fiber. Many versions
of optical transmitter and receiver combinations are available to address
different distance coverages.

No user adjustments are required in the 1600 system due to the use of
advanced digital fiber optic transmission technology . This allows for a
quick and easy setup, offering trouble-free operation for many years to
come.

The 1600 is available in two packaging options: a rugged, standalone
unit housed in a compact case, or a plug-in card for our card cage system.
Panel connectors are provided for the serial digital video (BNC connector)
and fiber connectors (FC-type for the singlemode version, or ST-type for
the multimode version). The 1600 is easily monitored by front panel LED
indicators for power, optical link, and channel activity .

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1600

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PWR

PWR

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1 32 4

1600

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1 32 4

Figure 1-1

1600 Front Panels

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2.0 SETUP

The BCI 1600 Series units are used in pairs. In a unidirectional
application, a 1600 transmitter (1600-T) is located at the near-end and
connected through one fiber to a 1600 receiver (1600-R) located at the
far-end. In a bi-directional application, one 1600 transceiver unit is located
at the near end and connected through two optical fibers to identical
1600 transceiver located at the far end of the link. Each unit provides a
separate electrical interface connector for the Serial Digital Video data
signals. Connections are one to one between both units. Figure 2-1
depicts a typical installation.

Figure 2-1

1600 Setup

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2.1 Mounting

Before installing the units into your housing, make sure there is
enough space to pull and connect both the electrical and optical
cables without stressing them beyond the manufacturer’s
limitations (also known as the bend radius minimum). Rack
Mount kits are available through special order.

2.2 Cabling and Connectors

In order to set up the BCI 1600 properly , make sure to observe
the following instructions when installing the proper cables. The
1600 requires two parts to the cabling setup: the electrical and
the optical. For the optical part, observe the following
procedures, as there are various types of optical connectors as
illustrated on the following page.

2.2.1 Electrical Cable Connection

The only available cable connections on the electrical side are
for video sources.

Proceed with the following instructions when connecting the
various electrical devices.

2.2.2 Digital Video Connection

The 1600 unit provides 75 Ohm BNC connectors for digital video
input and output ports. Use the following procedure for
connections.

1. On the near end, connect the user’s digital video sources to
the 1600-T (transmitter) unit’s digital video input ports, using

a coaxial cable (i.e., Belden 8281 or better).

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