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Grass Valley FXC-S201 User Manual

CommLink FXC-S201 User Guide
M4050-9900-200
1 October 2014
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Title CommLink FXC-S201 User Guide
Part Number M4050-9900-200
Revision 1 October 2014
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CommLink FXC-S201
1 About CommLink FXC-S201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About CommLink FXC-S201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fiber Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CommLink FXC-S201 Front and Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Area A - System Configuration Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Area B - Auto Null Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Area C - System Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Matrix and Station Connectors .12
Clear-Com Mode Wiring and Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RTS Mode Wiring and Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Port State and Power Options. .15
FXC-S201 Power Connector - 4 Pin XLR Connector Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Fiber ADAP Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
User Guide
3 Setting Up the CommLink FXC-S201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About Setting up the CommLink FXC-S201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Example CommLink FXC-S201Usage Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Connecting a Two Channel Base System with Remote Belt Packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Connecting a Matrix Frame System with Two Remote Matrix Stations . . . . . . . . . .20
Connecting a Matrix Frame with Remote Belt Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting a Two Matrix Stations System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Converting a Two Channel System to work with a Matrix Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
CommLink FXC-S201 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TWO-WIRE PARTYLINE MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ADVANCED DSP AUTO-NULLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BELT PACK POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FOUR-WIRE MATRIX MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HYBRID MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4 CommLink FXC-S201 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Auto-Null Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Notices
5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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About CommLink FXC-S201

This chapter provides an overview of the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link and includes the safety and warranty information about it.
About CommLink FXC-S201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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About CommLink FXC-S201

About CommLink FXC-S201
About CommLink FXC-S201
CommLink™ FXC-S201 Intercom Link is a fiber-optic transceiver system that uses one or two strands of fiber to carry two channels of production intercom, allowing robust voice and data connectivity over distances up to 40KM (about 25 miles). The CommLink utilizes a dual-fiber transceiver SFP, or a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) SFP for bidirectional signal transmission on a single fiber strand. In the WDM scenario, all fiber links must consist of a 1310 nm unit at one end and a 1550 nm unit at the other.
Multiplexing (WDM) on page 6 for information about Wavelength-Division Multiplexing and
the use of CommLink units.
The CommLink is compatible with the industry's most popular intercom systems:
•Party line
•Clear-Com®
•RTS® TW
• Digital Matrix
• Clear-Com® MatrixPlus/Eclipse
•RTS® Adam/Cronus/Zeus
• Generic 4-Wire and Data
• Two Channels of bidirectional audio
• Two paths of bidirectional dataRS422 or RS485
See Wavelength-Division
In a special usage case, multi-strand fiber optic cable can be used for more than one signal ­one to the CommLink FXC-S201 and one carrying HD Video (see
S201Usage Scenarios on page 19).

About this User Guide

This User Guide is designed to cover all of the various options, so not every page in this guide will apply to your specific system.
Example CommLink FXC-
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CommLink FXC-S201
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Unpacking the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link

Individual items shipped with a CommLink FXC-S201 system depend on the particular configuration.
Please consult your packing slip and purchase ord the expected components. Inspect all components for scratches and other mechanical damage, and inspect the electrical connectors for bent or damaged pins and latches. Report any missing or damaged components to Grass Valley. See Product Returns on page 3.
You must use your own video and audio cables to make connections for Video, Tally, Black
t/Genlock, Base Station monitor, intercom, and other ancillary signals and equipment.
Burs Suggestions for these cables are discussed later in this User Guide.

Product Returns

In the unlikely event of damage to your CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link during shipping or delivery, take note of any damage with the delivery or shipping service. If any component does not work correctly out of the box, contact Grass Valley (see Contact
page 33).
Us on
If the problem cannot be remedied through a service telephone, you will receive an RMA number (Return of Mer outside of all shipping boxes and on all documentation provided with the items to be returned.
Ordering Information
er to ensure that you have received all of
chandise Authorization). Take note this RMA number inside and
Part Number Description
FXC-S201-W13 Commlink, Standalone, WDM,
FXC-S201-W15 Commlink, Standalone, WDM,
FXC-S201-S13 Commlink, Standalone, 1310 nm, dual fiber
ADAP-AC-04 AC Power Adapter; 120/240 VAC in; 4-pin XLR; 4A; 15 VDC out
1310 nm, 1 fiber
1550 nm, 1 fiber
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About CommLink FXC-S201
Product Returns
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System Overview

This chapter presents an overview of the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link componenets and options.
Fiber Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CommLink FXC-S201 Front and Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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System Overview

Fiber Overview

Fiber Overview
Fiber Optics and Fiber Optic Cable are at the heart of the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Fiber Optic Intercom Link System. The Commlink system features the ability to multiplex and de-multiplex a variety of video, audio, and data signals so that they can be carried over a thin strand of Fiber Optic cable for long distances.
The specific theory and operation of Fiber Optics is beyond the scope of this document, but you need to be aware of the different types of Fiber Optic Cable and Fiber Optic Cable Connectors. Most CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link applications will use Single Mode Fiber with ST Connectors.
Fig. 2-1: Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Cross-Section
Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM)
Fiber optic communication is enhanced by the use of Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM). With WDM, multiple optical carrier signals can be carried on a single optical fiber by using different wavelengths of laser light for each carrier. The full theory of WDM is beyond the scope of this manual, but it is important to understand that by using equipment with different transmitter wavelengths on opposite ends of a fiber optic cable, signals can be sent in both directions over that single cable.
CommLink FXC-S201 units intended for WDM u wavelengths of 1310 nm and 1550 nm, and a WDM link requires one of each, as illustrated in Figure 2-2.
Two units with the same transmit wavelength will not work for WDM operation over a
-fiber cable.
single
se are available with transmitter
Fig. 2-2: Pairing Different WDM Factor CommLink Units
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Fig. 2-3: FXC-S201 Block Diagram - WDM Version
Fig. 2-4: FXC-S201 Block Diagram - Dual Fiber Version
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System Overview

CommLink FXC-S201 Front and Rear Panel Components

CommLink FXC-S201 Front and Rear Panel Components

CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Front Panel

Fig. 2-5: CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link Front Panel
The CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link has three features:
• Area A: System Configuration Switches
• Area B: Auto Null Control and Indicators
• Area C: System Status Indicators
Area A - System Configuration Switches
The four switches in this section allow the configuration of the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link for the particular intercom environment in use. See Example
CommLink FXC-S201Usage Scenarios on
switches interact.
Fig. 2-6: System Configuration switches
• 1: System Switch - sets the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link in either RTS mode or Clear-Com (C-C) mode
• 2: Mode Switch - sets the CommLink FXC-S201 Fiber Optic Intercom Link in either Two W
ire (2W) or Four Wire (4W) mode
page 19 below for examples of how these
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