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IFS® Line / Fiber Transmission
VAT/ VAR1200
Series
IFS Video with One-Way Audio
OVERVIEW
T
he IFS VAT/VAR1200 Series video and audio transmitter/receiver
supports the simultaneous transmission of video and audio over
one multimode fiber optic cable. Plug-and-play design ensures
ease of installation requiring no electrical or optical adjustments.
The modules incorporate power and AGC status indicating LED’s
to monitor proper system operation. The modules are available in
either stand-alone or rack mount versions.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
• Fixed Video with One-Way Audio
• CCTV and Paging (Public Address) Systems
• One-Way Teleconferencing Link
• Distance Learning
SYSTEM DESIGN
STANDARD FEATURES
• AM Video Transmission
• NTSC, PAL, SECAM Compatible
• Full Color Compatibility
• 600 Ohms Audio Input Impedance
• Transmits Balanced or Unbalanced Line-Level Audio (2.2 Volts
Peak-to-Peak)
• Full Range Peak-to-Peak Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
• No In-field Electrical or Optical Adjustments Required
• Power and AGC Status Indicating LED’s to Monitor System
Performance
• Automatic Resettable Fuses on all Power Lines
• Hot-Swappable Rack Modules
• Distances up to 2.5 miles (4 km) without Repeaters
• Comprehensive Lifetime Warranty
Pre-Amp
Video
(Coax)
Audio
up to 2.5 miles
VAT1200 VAR1200
International
Fiber
Systems
ifs
Incorporated
203.426.1180
(4 km)
1 Fiber
62.5/125μm MM
International
Fiber
Systems
ifs
Incorporated
203.426.1180
Video
(Coax)
Audio
Amp
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Specifications
Data
Data Interface: RS-232 (data lines only), or RS-422 (see note)
Data Rate: DC - 1.5 Mbps (NRZ)
Operating Mode: Asynchronous Simplex or Full-Duplex
Bit Error Rate: <1 in 10˚
Wavelength D1010: 850 nm, MM D1010WDMA: 850/1310 nm, MM
D1010WDMB: 1310/850 nm, MM D1020: 1310 nm, MM
D1030: 1310 nm, SM D1030WDMA: 1310 nm, SM
D1030WDMB: 1550 nm, SM
Number Of Fibers D1010: 2 D1010WDMA: 1 D1010WDMB: 1 D1020: 2
D1030: 2 D1030WDMA: 1 D1030WDMB: 1
Connectors
Optical: ST
Data and Power: Terminal Block with Screw Clamps
Electrical & Mechanical
Power:
Surface Mount: 12 VDC @ 150 mA
Rack: From Rack
Number of Rack Slots: 1
Current Protection: Automatic Resettable Solid-State Current Limiters
Circuit Board: Meets IPC Standard
Size (in./cm.) (LxWxH)
Surface Mount: 4.2 x 4.0 x 1.0 in., 10.7 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm
Rack Mount: 7.0 x 4.9 x 1.0 in., 17.8 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: < 2 lbs./0.9 kg
Environmental
MTBF: > 100,000 hours
Operating Temp: -40° C to +74° C
Storage Temp: -40° C to +85° C
Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)†
†May be extended to condensation conditions by adding suffix ‘–C’ to
model number for conformal coating.
GE
Security
North America
T 888-GE-SECURITY
888-437-3287
F 503-691-7566
E sales@ifs.com
Asia
T 852-2907-8108
F 852-2142-5063
Australia and New Zealand
T 613-9239-1200
F 613-9239-1299
Europe
T 44-113-238-1668
F 44-113-253-8121
Latin America
T 305-593-4301
F 305-593-4300
gesecurity.com/ifs
Specifications subject to
change without notice
© 2008 General Electric Company
All Rights Reserved
VAT/
VAR1200 Series
IFS Video with One-Way Audio
Ordering Information
Multimode 62.5/125µm** VAT1200 Video Transmitter/Audio Transmitter (850 nm) 1 14 dB 2.5 miles (4 km)
Accessories ♦
Options Add‘-R3’to Model Number for R3 Rack Mount - No Charge (Requires R3 Rack purchased separately)
*Optical transmission distance is limited to optical loss of the fiber and any additional loss introduced by connectors, splices and patch panels.
Distance can also be limited by fiber bandwidth. **For 50/125 Fiber, subtract 4 dB from Optical Power Budget.
♦ All accessories are third party manufactured.
Specifications
Video
Video Input/Output: 1 volt pk-pk (75 ohms)
Bandwidth: 5 Hz - 10 MHz
Differential Gain: <5% typical
Differential Phase: <5° typical
Tilt: <1%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 60 dB (typical)
Audio
Input/Output: 2.2 Volts Peak-to-Peak
Bandwidth: 300 Hz - 5 kHz
Input Impedance: 600 ohms (single ended or differential)
Wavelength
Number Of Fibers
Connectors
Optical: ST
Power and Audio: Terminal Block with Screw Clamps
Video: BNC (Gold Plated Center-Pin)
Electrical & Mechanical
Power:
Surface Mount: 12Vdc @ 300mA
Rack: From Rack
Number of Rack Slots: 1
Current Protection: Automatic Resettable Solid-State Current Limiters
Max. RG59 Cable Length: 750 ft.
Circuit Board: Meets IPC Standard
Size (in./cm.) (LxWxH)
Surface Mount: 7.0 x 4.9 x 1.0 in., 17.8 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm
Rack Mount: 7.7 x 5.0 x 1.0 in., 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: < 2 lbs./0.9 kg
Environmental
MTBF: > 100,000 hours
Operating Temp: -40° C to +74° C
Storage Temp: -40° C to +85° C
Relative Humidity: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
North America
T 855-286-8889
Part Number Description Fibers Required Optical Pwr. Budget Max. Distance*
VAR1200 Video Receiver/Audio Receiver (850 nm) 1 14 dB 2.5 miles (4 km)
PS12VDC1.5A-U 12VDC, 1.5A Plug-in Power supply (110/220VAC) with Universal power plug adapter kit (Included)
850 nm, Multimode
1
Latin America
T 561-998-6114
Interlogix is part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems,
Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter J
Specifications subject to change without notice.
© 2013 United Technologies Corporation
a unit of United Technologies Corporation.
Agency Compliance
Complies with FDA Performance
Standard for Laser Products, Title 21,
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