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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SilverBULLET 3G Series
SERIAL DIGITAL INTERFACE
FIBER OPTIC TRANSPORT miniature link
FOR HDTV and SDTV
191 FOREST AVENUE
LOCUST VALLEY, NY 11560-2132 USA
(800)-488-8378 / (516)-671-7278 FAX (516)-671-3362
sales@multidyne.com
www.multidyne.com
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MULTIDYNE, the Multidyne logo, SB-3G-FTX and SB-3G-FRX are registered trademarks of
MULTIDYNE Electronics, Inc.
Copyright 2009 MULTIDYNE Electronics, Inc., Locust Valley, New York. Printed in the United
States of America. All Rights Reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced
in any form without the written permission of MULTIDYNE Electronics, Inc.
This product was designed and manufactured in the
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
FEATURES AND OPERATION ............................................................................................... 1
TRANSMITTER, SB-3G-FTX ............................................................................................... 2
RECEIVER, SB-3G-FRX ...................................................................................................... 2
POWER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 2
APPENDIX A. BLOCK DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................... 3
APPENDIX B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 4
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INTRODUCTION 1
INTRODUCTION
The SilverBULLET 3G (SB-3G) series of miniature stand-alone fiber converters for SDTV and
HDTV Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Video have been designed to ease the engineering
difficulties associated with medium to large DTV installations. In such installations, it is
needed to link equipment over distances un-reachable with coaxial cable. These links will
transport digital signals from 19.4 Mbps up to 2.970 Gbps. The supported standards include
SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M, and SMPTE 424 SDI, working at 270 Mbps, 1.495 Gbps,
and 2.970 Gbps respectively. It is also compatible with DVB/ASI, and SMPTE 297M
interfaces at the defined rates. The units include automatic cable equalization based on the
data rate detected.
Applications include transmission links for high definition or digital television, studio to
transmitter, studio-to-studio, studio to CATV head-end, and backhaul feeds from special
events. The transmitter and receiver links are available in a miniature portable enclosure that
is directly connectable to a BNC SDI connector.
FEATURES and OPERATION
The SilverBULLET 3G series supports the following SMPTE SDI standards: SMPTE 259MC, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424 SDI, and SMPTE 297M. It is also compatible with DVB/ASI.
The units do not need any special setting for operation and will operate as soon as they are
powered up with their included adapter.
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Figure
1.
Front of
SB-3G-FTX
Figure
2.
Front of
SB-3G-
FRX
Figure
3. Power Connector
FEATURES and OPERATION 2
TRANSMITTER, SB-3G-FTX
The transmitter front is shown in figure 1. There are only two LEDs to show power state,
PWR, and status of the optics, OPT. These LEDs should both light in normal operation. If
OPT is not lit, it could mean a failure of the laser, and service will be required.
RECEIVER, SB-3G-FRX
The receiver front is shown in figure 2. There are five LEDs to show power state, PWR, and
optical power received in dBm, -5, -10, -15, or -20. One of these 4 LEDs should light in
normal operation to indicate the received power. Note that a -20 indication would be a
borderline weak signal. Better reception can be achieved by shorting the link, reducing the
number of splices and barrels, and ensuring the optical connectors are clean.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The SilverBULLET 3G Series operates from 110 or 220 VAC with the included wall-mount 5V
power supply or other source in a range from 5 to 16 VDC and at least 2W of power. It uses a
mini XLR 4Pin type connector, as shown in figure 3. If desired, the units are capable of being
powered from a battery pack instead of the wall unit.
Pin 1 – GND
Pin 3 – +V
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APPENDIX A. Block Diagrams
APPENDIX A. Block Diagrams 3
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APPENDIX B. Technical Specifications 4
APPENDIX B. Technical Specifications
General
Power: ........................................................................... 5-16V / 1W
Dimensions (LxWxH): ................................................... 3.2"x0.65"x0.75" (81x16x19 mm)
Weight (Each end) .......................................................... 2.5 oz (70 g)
Operating Temperature Range ....................................... -25° C to +55°C
Relative Humidity ............................................................ 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Standards Supported ...................................................... S259M, S292M, S424M, DBV/ASI
Link budget (Standard 1310nm) ..................................... 13dB or 5Km at 3G
Link budget (CWDM or 1550nm option) ......................... 20dB or 30Km at 3G
Transmitter (-FTX)
Wavelength (Standard FP) ............................................. 1310nm Single Mode
Wavelength (CWDM or 1550nm DFB option) ................. 1470 to 1610nm
Optical Power (Standard) ............................................... –6 dBm
Optical Power (Option) ................................................... 0 to +3dBm
Added Jitter: ................................................................... <0.02UI under 1MHz
Input .............................................................................. BNC 75 ohms
Coax Equalization (Belden 1694A) ................................. 350m @ 270 Mbps
150m @ 1.485 Gbps
85m @ 2.97 Gbps
Indicators ....................................................................... Power and Laser Status
Receiver (-FRX)
Wavelength .................................................................... 1100 to 1600nm
Optical Sensitivity .......................................................... -20 dBm
Output ............................................................................. BNC 75 ohms
Output level .................................................................... 800 mVpp
Indicators ....................................................................... Power and Optical Power
Added Jitter: ................................................................... <0.02UI under 1MHz
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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