6G-SDI EXTENDER OVER UTP
500730
Installation
Guide
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ..................................................................... 4
1.1. Description ........................................................... 4
1.2. Features ................................................................ 6
2. Technical Specifications.............................................. 7
3. Installation Procedure ................................................ 9
3.1. Parts List............................................................... 9
3.2. Product Overview ............................................... 10
3.3. Physical Installation ............................................ 12
3.4. Installation & Power-up Procedure ...................... 13
3.5. Supported SDI Modes ......................................... 14
3.6. Supported Video Modes ...................................... 15
3.7. SDI Input Connection ......................................... 16
3.8. SDI Output Connection ....................................... 16
4. Firmware Upgrade Procedure ..................................17
4.1. Firmware Upgrade Procedure .............................. 17
4.2. USB Driver Setup ............................................... 20
5. Unit Control and Status .............................................23
6. Troubleshooting .........................................................24
7. Appendix ....................................................................26
A. ASCII Command Set .......................................... 26
8. Product Warranty Policy...........................................29
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Overview
Description
The 6G-SDI Extender is a unique new solution from Muxlab for
extending SDI based cameras* or other SDI sources* up to 4K
resolution with the added benefit of extending the Hi Resolution
signal up to 330 feet (100M).
Standard Cat5e/6 UTP cable is used for the extension. The pair
(Transmitter, Receiver) uses PoE for power and only requires the
Receiver (Rx) side to be powered. The input source for the 6G-SDI
Extender over UTP is either HD-SDI using four coax cables, 3GSDI using two coax cables, and 6G-SDI using a single coax cable.
Figure 1: System Overview
Applications:
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• Cinema recording
• Movie making
• Studio production
• News coverage / live reporting
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Features
Up to 330 feet (100m).
HD-SDI using single, two or four coax cables, 3G-
SDI using single or two coax cables, 6G-SDI using
a single coax cable HDMI 3D support.
Maximum resolution supported:
4096x2160@ 24/25Fps, 3840x2160@30Fps
Supported SMPTE Standards:
SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-296M, SMPTE-372M,
SMPTE-424M, SMPTE-425M
Supports all 6G channel configurations (1/2/4).
Automatic SDI Link recognition and configuration
Firmware is field upgradable.
Automatic turn on of the long reach mode
(150meters) when HD signal is detected.
USB interface for field upgradable firmware and
diagnostics.
PoE to power the Transmitter .
Ethercon connectivity and solid Aluminum
enclosure for ruggedized use.
Multiple ¼”-20 threads for Camera mounting or
equipment attachment.
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6G-SDI Digital Signal Transmission
Tx: 110mm (4.3”) x 110mm (4.3”) x 32mm (1.250”)
Rx: 146mm (5.75”) x 105mm (4.13”) x 26mm
(1.02”)
Black Electrophoresis (Tx Unit)
Serial Console Emulation with USB Interface
External Power Supply with US, UK and Euro
blades
Technical Specifications
Table 1 - Specifications
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Connectivity - Transmitter
4x BNC SDI Input Connectors (0.8V pp, 75Ohms)
1x BNC Sync Output Connector
1x RJ-45 Ethercon Connector (Compatible with NE8MC
System)
Mini USB for firmware updates (and control & status)
Mini USB for firmware updates (and control & status)
1x RJ-45/UTP Connector
4x BNC SDI Output Connectors (0.8V pp, 75Ohms)
1x BNC Sync Input Connector
1x Power Connector (5.5mm x 2.1mm)
Table 2 – Connectivity Transmitter
Table 3 – Connectivity Receiver
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Installation Procedure
Parts List
The 6G-SDI Extender over UTP Kit (500730) comes
with the following parts:
1x Transmitter Unit (Tx)
1x Receiver Unit (Rx)
1x 48VDC Wall-mount Power Supply
Blades for the Wall-mount Power Supply
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6G/3G/HD-SDI Input
Compatible
LED Indicator
is established
Mini-USB Port
Firmware Upgrade
Unit Control
RJ45/UTP
Ethercon Connector
3G/HD-SDI Input
Compatible
Product Overview
Transmitter
The external connections and light indicators of the
transmitter unit are detailed in Figure 2. Please
familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit.
When SDI Link
when the
HDBase-T link is
Indicator
When
information
Is passing
Figure 2: Front Transmitter Unit