Planar Clarity Matrix User Manual

Clarity Matrix Fiber Video

Extension User Guide

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RoHS Compliance Statement

The Clarity Matrix Video Walls are fully RoHS compliant.

ADA Compliance Statement

The Clarity Matrix Video Walls are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Part Number: 020-1300-00A

Introduction

The Clarity MatrixTM with G2 Architecture has added to its mission-critical
capabilities with the Fiber Video Extension option. The Clarity Matrix
Extension option provides a more secure and longer distance option for extending
the video signal from the off-board electronics to the Clarity Matrix LCD modules.

Features of the Fiber Video Extension option include:

• Utilizes fiber optic cable to extend the Matrix G2 video signal

• Allows the Quad Controller module and the Fiber Video Extension module to be
placed up to 1000 feet/300 meters away from the Matrix wall with standard
duplex multi-mode fiber cable or up to 10 kilometers with duplex single-mode
fiber cable

• Extends the IR remote control over the fiber cable

• Extends the USB signal for the Matrix MultiTouch sensor and can power the
touch sensor from the Matrix LCD module

Manual Scope

This manual covers the unpacking, installation and troubleshooting of the Fiber
Video Extension option.

TM

Fiber Video

General and technical information regarding fiber optics can be found here:

http://www.thefoa.org.

For specific fiber termination details, please reference the information supplied by
the termination kit and/or fiber cable manufacturer.

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System Architecture

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The Fiber Video Extension module is the main component of the Fiber Video
Extension option. It works with the Quad Controller module to send images to the
LCD modules.

The following example shows the connections for a basic video wall.

larity Matrix Fiber Video

Extension Module

System Architecture

Clarity Matrix Quad Controller

Supported Fiber Cable Lengths

The following graphic illustrates the supported fiber cable lengths for the Fiber Video
Extension module. Planar supplies multi-mode transceivers, but the Fiber Video
Extension module is also compatible with single-mode transceivers available from
third parties.

Note: To accommodate the Fiber Video Extension module extended distance difference from

the maximum Power Supply distance, Quad Controllers may need to be separated from the
Power Supply module and powered from an optional DC Power Brick. See the Clarity Matrix
LCD Video Wall System with G2 Architecture Installation Guide for information.

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