KanexPro SDI-EXTFIBERPRO Users Guide

SDI-EXTFIBERPRO

Extend 3G/HD-SDI Signals on a Single Mode Optical Extender

User Manual

Version 1.0

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Content

Features ............................................................................................................ 3

Fiber to SDI ....................................................................................................... 4

Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 5

Side Panel ......................................................................................................... 5

SDI to Fiber ....................................................................................................... 6

Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 6

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 6

SFP Connector .................................................................................................. 7

Button/LED Indicate .......................................................................................... 8

Installation ......................................................................................................... 9

Package Contents ............................................................................................. 9

Specifications .................................................................................................. 10

Firmware Upload ............................................................................................. 11

Update List ...................................................................................................... 13

Warranty .......................................................................................................... 13

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Introduction

The KanexPro Fiber Optic SDI Extender is a simple extender designed for
extending 3G, SD, HD-SDI signals over fiber up to a distance of 6.2 miles (10
Kilometers). Supporting resolutions up to HD 1080p/60. The fiber extender uses
pluggable and interchangeable fiber SFP design with LC connector.

Features

 Convert and Extend one input to Fiber LC
 Ideal for long haul transmissions
 Built-in signal equalizer & re-clock function
 Auto-sensing for 3G/HD/SD-SDI signals
 SDI Supported HD formats:
 720p/50 & 60
 1080i/50 & 60
 1080p/24, 25, 30, 50 & 60
 SDI video formats: 525i & 625i SD D1
 Audio format support up to 8-channel@24 bit, 48KHz
 Ultra-low power consumption
 Compact & rugged housing
 Locking power supply & mounting ears
 PC-USB port for firmware upgrade

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Fiber to SDI

Front Panel

Sr.

Component

Function

1

LED

The LEDs indicates Output Format
(SD/HD/3G)

2

Input Source

Select Input Source

3

SDI Output Port

From your SDI Display Device plug into this
port

1

2

3

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Rear Panel

NO

Component

Function

1

Fiber Input Port

Insert fiber cable to the Fiber Input

2

Power Jack

Plug into supplied power adapter

Side Panel

NO

Component

Function

1

USB port

Upgrade firmware

1

2

1

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SDI to Fiber

Front Panel

NO

Component

Function

1

Fiber Output port

Insert fiber cable to Fiber Output

2

LED

The LEDs indicates Output Format
(SD/HD/3G)

3

Input Source

Select Input Source

4

SDI Output Port

Form your SDI Display Device plug into this port

Rear Panel

NO

Component

Function

1

SDI Input port

Connect SDI input source

2

Power Jack

The Power adapter plug into here.

1

2

4

3

2

1

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SFP Connector

1. TX

TC1331T-10D

It indicate the trasmitter SFP

2. RX

TC31R-D

It indicate the Reciver SFP

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3. SPF Installation Diagram:

Button/LED Indicate

1. Input Source Select.

LED Indicate

Function

●

SDI Un-Locked

●

SDI Locked

2. Input Format LED Indicate

LED Indicate

Function

○○

NO SIGNAL

○●

SD

●○

HD

●●

3G

TC1331T-10D

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Installation

The SDI-EXTFIBERPRO installation consists of the following:

 Disconnect +12DC adaptor to converter.
 Connect Video Source (SDI/Optic Fiber) to the SDI/Fiber Connector.
 Connect SDI Equipment or Fiber Cable to the BNCs connector/LC connector
 Connect the +12DC adaptor to the converter.

Package Contents

The SDI-EXTFIBERPRO package contains the following items:

 User Manual x 1
 +12 DC Adapter x 1
 SDI2FIBER Converter x 1
 FIBER2SDI Converter x1
 SFP (TX and RX) x 1

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Specifications

DESCRIPTION

SDI Format

SD-SDI, HD-SDI & 3G-SDI

SDI Transition Rate

2.970Gb/s, 1.485Gb/s and 270Mb/s

Coaxial Cable Type

RG6/RG59(75Ω)

Cable Equalization

3G: 393ft of RG6/ 330m of RG59
HD: 656ft of RG6/ 460ft of RG59
SD: 1312ft of RG6/ 918ft of RG59

*1 RG6: CANARE L-5CFB Cable / RG59: Belden 9275 Cable
*2 Cable Length Performance: Depending on SDI Signal and
Cable Quality

Firmware Updates

Via Mini-USB

Input

1 x Fiber, 1xSDI

Output

1 x BNC [SDI], 1xFiber, 1 local SDI

BNC Connector

3G 75 Ω inter-locked socket

LC Connector

--

USB Connector

Mini-USB

Bottom

Input Source

Housing

SECC

Dimension

L:4in x W:2.50 xH:1in

Power Source

Power Adapter: AC 100 ~ 240 V/DC (+6 ~ 15 V)

Operation Temperature

0~50°C [32~114°F]

Storage Temperature

-20~+60°C

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Firmware Upload

 Firmware is upgradable in the field using the integrated USB port

How to Perform Firmware Upgrade:

Step 1.

Open Upload Firmware Program tools.exe and connect Converter to PC
by USB Cable.

Step 2.

Plug and un-plug “DC adapter” to power on/off the converter box (the
connection check status will be changed to “Connect”)

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Step 3.

Plug and un-plug “DC adapter” again (the connection check status will be

changed to “Connected”) and Please click the Open File button to select

the firmware bin file.

Step 4.

Please click “Start’ Button to proceed with new firmware programming.

The PASS message will appear when the procedures finished.

Step 5.

Close Upload Firmware Program tools

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Update List

Data

Version

Command

2013.07.29

V1.0

1. Release

Warranty

A. LIMITED WARRANTY

KanexPro ™ warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform greatly in
agreement with the accompanying written materials for a period of 36 months (3
full years) from the date of receipt and (b) that the product will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period
of 3 years.

B. CUSTOMER REMEDIES

KanexPro’s entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be, at

KanexPro option, either return of the price paid for the product, or repair or
replacement of the Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is

returned to KanexPro with a copy of customers’ receipt. This Limited Warranty is

void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
Any replacement Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original
warranty period of 3 years, whichever is longer.

C. NO OTHER WARRANTIES
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, KanexPro disclaims all other

warranties, either express or implied, including, but not limited to implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to
the product and any related written materials. This limited warranty gives
customers specific legal rights. Customers may have other rights depending on
the jurisdiction. 

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D. NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall KanexPro
be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, special,
incidental, consequential, or indirect damages for personal injury, loss of
business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other
pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this product, even if
KanexPro has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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