Broadata Communications Mini-3GHD User Manual

Mini-3GHD

MINIATURE FIBER OPTIC

3GB/S HD-SDI

DIGITAL VIDEO

TRANSPORT SYSTEM

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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.

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..............................................................................6

2.1 MOUNTING ...................................................................... 6

2.2 CABLING AND CONNECTORS ......................................6

2.2.1 ELECTRICAL HD-SDI DIGITAL CONNECTION ......... 7

2.2.2 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTION.................................8

2.3 DC POWER CONNECTION............................................ 9

3.0 OPERATION...................................................................10

4.0 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 10

4.1 MAINTENANCE .............................................................10

4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 11

5.0 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 13

6.0 SERVICE PROCEDURE ............................................... 15

6.1 REPLACEMENT POLICY .............................................15

6.2 RETURN AND REPAIR SERVICE .................................15

7.0 LIMITED WARRANTY....................................................16

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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Mini-3GHD Series is a miniature, Fiber Optic 3Gb/s SDI Digital Video
Transport System, supporting the new 1080p 3Gbps SDI format. The
standard Mini-3GHD system is designed to transport one (1) channel
SMPTE-424M 3Gb/s SDI, SMPTE-292M HD-SDI or SMPTE-259M SDI
serial digital video signal over long distance through either singlemode or
multimode fiber with the same model.

Due to the use of advanced digital fiber optic transmission technology ,
no user adjustments are required in the Mini-3GHD system, enabling
quick setup and trouble-free operation. The Mini-3GHD can handle SDI,
DVB-ASI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and many other video formats. The power
connector has a latch-locking mechanism, thus no power disruption due
to mis-handling problem.

The Mini-3GHD comes with a rugged, standalone, miniature unit. Panel
connectors are provided for digital video (BNC connector) and fiber
connection (ST-type for the singlemode and multimode version.
Rackmount card chassis option is also available.

Top panel LED indicators provide power, optical link and signal detect
reclocking status as illustrated in Figure 1-1.

Mini-3GHD

TX

RX

PW

R

Figure 1-1

Mini-3GHD T op Panel View

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PWR OPT

Mini-3GHD

OPT-LEVEL (dBm)

-5 -10 -15 -20

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2.0 SETUP

The BCI Mini-3GHD Series units are used in pairs. For unidirectional
systems, one Mini-3GHD transmitter unit is located at the near end and
connected to the Mini-3GHD receiver located at the far end of the link,
connected through one optical fiber. Each unit provides a separate
electrical interface connector for the HD-SDI video signal. Figure 2-1
depicts a typical installation.

Figure 2-1

Mini-3GHD Setup

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).

2.2 Cabling and Connectors

In order to setup the BCI Mini-3GHD properly, make sure to
observe the following instructions when installing the proper
cables. The Mini-3GHD 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.

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2.2.1 Electrical HD-SDI Digital Video Connection

The Mini-3GHD is designed to be directly plugged into the
HD-SDI video output or video input port of user’s video
equipment or display (see Figure 2-2).

1. Connect the BNC connector of the Mini-3GHD-T to
user’s HD-SDI video output BNC connector.

2. Connect the BNC connector of the Mini-3GHD-R to
user’s HD-SDI video input BNC connector.

User’s HD-SDI

Video Equipment

Fiber Cable

Mini-3GHD

Video Input or Output

(BNC Connection)

Figure 2-2

Electrical Connection

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