
FBI/CIA
Riedel offers two universal interfaces, the FBI Fiber
Interface and the CIA Coax Interface Adapter for the
transmission of panel port audio/data for the Artist
intercom panels and AES/EBU signals.
The FBI converts an Artist panel port from CAT5 to ber
in a bi-directional way providing long distance operation
of Artist control panels.
As the unit offers both connectors, for the matrix and
for the panel it can be inserted on either side.
The interface may also be used for the bidirectional
transmission of an AES/EBU signal.
Distances up to 2,000 meters can be realized using a
dual multimode ber.
The CIA interface converts an Artist panel port from
CAT5 to 75Ω Coax and vice versa.
Since Artist control panels provide both CAT5 and
Coax interfaces for connection to the matrix, CIA can
be used to adapt an Artist matrix port to the existing
infrastructure, especially useful for OB-vans and mobile
applications.
Distances up to 350 meters can be realized using
0.8/4.9 video cable.
The CIA and FBI Interfaces are powered by external wall
wart power supplies.
CAT 5
Control Panel
Control Panel
CAT 5
Control Panel
CIA
(up to 500m)
(up to 500m)
FBI
Duplex Fiber Link
(up to 2km)
Both interfaces may be combined in mixed installations.
Various applications are shown in the schematics
below.
COAX
CIA
FBI
CAT 5
CAT 5
Artist M/S Node
COAX
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FBI/CIA
Specications
FBI Fiber Interface
Connectors RJ-45 for matrix, panel or AES/EBU
SC-Duplex for multimode-ber
Transmission distances up to 2,000 m with multimode-ber (1300 nm)
Indicators Power LED, signal detect LED
Power requirements 6V DC provided by optional external power supply via RJ-45
Dimensions 110mm x 55mm x 25mm
CIA Coax Interface Adapter
Connectors RJ-45 for matrix, panel or AES/EBU
BNC 75Ω for COAX
Transmission distances up to 350m with standard video cable (0.8/4.9)
Indicators Power LED
Power requirements 6V DC provided by optional external power supply via RJ-45
Dimensions 110mm x 55mm x 25mm
CIACIA
IN
AES/EBU
OUT
IN
AES/EBU
OUT
COAX
(up to 500m)
Duplex Fiber Link
(up to 2km)
FBIFBI
IN
AES/EBU
OUT
IN
AES/EBU
OUT
Product specications are subject to change without notice. This material is provided for information purposes only; Riedel assumes no liability
related to its use. September 2011.
Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG | Uellendahler Straße 353 | 42109 Wuppertal, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 202 292 - 90 | Fax: +49 (0) 202 292 - 99 99 | www.riedel.net