Panasonic MTM-1600P Operating Instructions

Instruction Manual

MTM-1600P

Video Transmitter

With ‘Up-The-Coax’ Control

© Copyright 2003, American Fibertek, Inc. 0728JD

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek MTM-1600P multimode mini video
transmitter. Please take a few minutes to read these installation instructions in order to
obtain the maximum performance from this product.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The MTM-1600P operates as half of a transmitter / receiver pair for the transmission of
baseband NTSC, PAL, RS170, or RS343 video signals and return control for Panasonic
‘up-the-coax’ systems. It is designed to operate with the MRM-1600P or RRM-1600P
video receiver over a single multimode fiber optic cable.

The MTM-1600P converts a single video input into a FM modulated optical output using
a 1300 nm wavelength source. The MTM-1600P also converts an optical control signal
returning on the same fiber into an electronic camera control signal using an 850 nm
wavelength detector. This electronic camera control signal is sent back to the camera on
the same coax cable that the video originated on. The M1600P Series product is
designed to operate over an optical loss budget range of 0 to 12 dB. Panasonic allows a
maximum transmission distance of up to 1.6 km (1 mile) for their ‘up-the-coax’ protocol.
The MTM-1600P operates on 50 um or 62.5 um multimode fiber. Refer to the data
sheets for detailed performance specifications.

This unit is contained in a compact and rugged aluminum housing with internal dc
voltage regulation. The detachable terminal block and LED indicators provide for easy
installation and monitoring of video and dc power.

The MTM-1600P is designed for mounting as a modular stand alone unit. For a rack
mounted version please see the RTM-1600P.

INSTALLATION

THE INSTALLATION OF THIS UNIT SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON(S) AND MUST CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL CODES.

Mount the unit to a secure surface using #8 (3mm) hardware in four places. Mounting
dimensions can be found on the connection diagram included with this manual. Be sure
to allow sufficient room for the required minimum bend radius of the fiber cable used.

POWER SOURCE

The unit requires a +12VDC power source for proper operation. The DC input is diode
protected. In the USA and in Canada an American Fibertek PS-12 is supplied with this
unit. The negative side of the power input is directly connected to ground. ANSI/NFPA
70 Class 2 wiring is recommended.

POWER CONNECTION

Power is supplied to the unit via a two pin terminal connector. Follow label on unit and
customer connection drawing for proper orientation of +12 volt dc and ground.

INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

The fiber optic connection is made via a ST connector located on the side of the unit.

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