XX164-20
MODEL VF-440 SERIES
FOUR-CHANNEL FIBER-OPTIC VIDEO
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Copyright © 2007 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com
Vicon part number 8009-8164-20-00 Rev 607 Section 10
FCC Notice
Note: Complies with Federal C ommunications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a
Class A digital device.
WARNING
This equipment generates and uses r adio frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the m anufacturer’s instruction, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. I t has been t ype test ed and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specification in subpart B of
part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable prot ec t ion against such
interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interfer enc e t o r adio and
television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment of f and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the int er ference by one or more of the f ollowing measur es:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.
• Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult t he dealer or an experienced radio/ t elevision technician
for additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet pr epar ed by the Feder al Comm unicat ions Com m ission
helpful:
“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”
This booklet is available from the U.S. G overnment Printing Office, Super int endent of
Documents, Mailstop SSOP, W ashington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.
Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.
Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by s tatic
discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge
Important Safegua rds
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightening bolt sym bol alerts the user to t he presence of
dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric
shock.
The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions.
1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating
instructions before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Pay at tention to all product warnings.
4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.
5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol
cleaners)
a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the
power source, use a damp cloth f or c l eani ng.
units that CANNOT BE DISCONNE CTED from the
b) For
power source, use a damp cloth f or c l eani ng and do not
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.
6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vic on recommended
attachments t o prevent uni t damage and personal injury.
7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for
outdoor environments where they will be exposed to water or
moisture.
8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable
surface to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended
mounting accessories.
9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slot s and openings
as they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near
a heat source or into an enclos ure unless recom mended by
Vicon.
10. Power Sources - The product should only be operated
from the recomm ended power source. Use only a UL Class
2 indoor/dry or Class 3 outdoor/wet power supply.
11. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong
grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power
outlet. Contact an el ectrician to replace an obsolete outlet.
Do not force a plug into a non-grounded outlet.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
not be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where
they will be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some
slack in the cord where it enters t he uni t.
13. Outdoor Cable Grounding - Use only grounded
outdoor cables to prot ect against voltage surges and static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-1984, provides information on proper
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit ,
size of grounding conductors and the requirements of
grounding electrodes.
14. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power
source and cable system when possible to prevent damage
due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - Do not locate outside c ables over power
or utility lines where they can fall and make direct c ontact.
Contact with power lines can be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill
liquid into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or
electric shock.
18. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Servi ce - O bt ai n service when:
a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) Objects have fall en or liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has
been exposed to water or moisture.
d) The product does not operate per the operating
instructions. Perform Vicon recommended
adjustments, m odifications and troubleshoot ing only to
avoid unit damage and personal injury.
e) The product has been dropped.
f) The product shows a significant change in
performance.
20. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified
replacement parts or an approved equivalent t o prevent unit
damage and injury.
21. Safety Check - Request s afety checks to be perform ed
following repair or maintenance to verif y proper operati on.
22. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic
discharge precautions to avoid component damage during
installation and operation.
23. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect
device is not incorporated in the equi pm ent or when the plug
on the power supply is intended to serve as t he disconnect
device, follow the guidelines below:
a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily
accessible disc onnect devic e must be i ncorporated i nto
the site wiring.
b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be
installed near the unit and be easil y ac cessible.
Introduction
The information in this manual covers the installation of the VF-440 Fiber-Optic Video Transmission
System. This system should only be installed by a qualified technician using approved materials and wiring
practices in accor danc e with the National Electr ical Code ANSI/NF PA 70, stat e, and local electr ical c odes .
Read these instructions thoroughly before beginning an installation.
Functional Description
The VF-440 system operates as a transmitter /rec eiver pair f or the tr ansmission of four simultaneous, realtime, baseband NTSC, PAL, RS170, or RS343 video signals. The standalone transmitter is Model
VF-440T; the rack-mount version is VF-440TR. The standalone receiver is model VF-440R; the rackmount version is m odel VF-440RR. The transm itter operates with the receiver over one multimode f iber
optic cable.
The transmitter accepts up to four video inputs. Each video input modulates a separate FM carrier
frequency to allow the total of four video signals to be combined onto one fiber. The VF-440 Series is
designed to operate over an optical loss budget range of 0 to 12 dB when used on 62.5
fiber. A m aximum distance of 5 km can be achieved as long as the overall fiber bandwidth m aintains a
minimum of 150 MHz at 1300 nm . As an ex ample, if the system fiber has a 600 MHz-km modal bandwidth
specification, the VF-440 will operate over a distance of up to 4 km. The system will also operate on
μ m multimode fiber at a reduced loss budget range.
50
The standalone modular units are contained in a compact and rugged ex truded aluminum housing with
internal DC voltage regulation. The detachable terminal block and LED indicators provide for easy
installation and monitoring of video and power supply. The rack-mount units are designed for rack
mounting in the VF-SR-20/2 card cage. Slide in rack mounting and a LED indicator provide for easy
installation and monitoring of video and power.
μ m multim ode
Installation
Standalone Modules
Mount the unit to a sec ure surfac e using #8 (3mm ) hardware in four places. See the drawing on the next
page for mounting dimens ions. Be sure to allow sufficient room for the required minim um bend radius of
the fiber cable used.
Rack-Mount Cards
The unit slides into two adjacent open slots in the VF-SR-20/2 card cage. Use a sm all sc r ewdriver to push
and lock the two ¼ turn fasteners into place. Please note that when installing this card in the position
directly next to the power supply in the card cage, it may be necessary to make the signal connections at
the rear of the card before fully seating the card into its slot.
Power Source
Note: This product (standalone unit) should be powered by a listed Class 2 power supply only.
For the standalone units, power to the unit must be within the specific ations listed. A 24 VAC center tap
transformer r ated at 10 VA is required. For the standalone units, an appropr iate power supply is included
with the unit.
For the rack-mount models, power is supplied by the card cage. Please refer to the VF-SR-20/2 and
VF-PSR-2 instruction manual XX164-60 for further details.
Power Connection
On standalone units, power is supplied to the unit via a three-pin Phoenix connector. The ground wire
from the center tap supply mus t be connected to the center pin of the Phoenix connector. W hen installed
properly, the nominal voltage measured from the center pin to either of the outside pins will be 12 volts AC
and the nominal voltage measured from one outside pin to the other outside pin will be 24 volts AC.
For rack-mount units, power is supplied to the unit via a four -finger backplane connec tor. The VF-440TR
and VF-440RR can be inserted into the card cage or removed from the card cage with power applied to
the backplane.
Input/Output Connections
The fiber optic connection is m ade via a ST connec tor located on the left side of the standalone units and
the back of the rack-mount units.
Video input connections are located on the right side of the standalone units and the bac k of the rackmount units. A BNC connector is provided for each channel. The video inputs are connected to an
appropriate 75Ω baseband video source such as a camera or a video recorder output. For optimum
performance, the video cables should be the shortest length of coax practical.
VF-440 Receiver
VF-440 Transmitter
VF-440RR Rack-Mount Receiver
Status Indicators
Standalone Units
The VF-440T transmitter and VF-440R receiver provide the following LED status indicators to aid in
installation and troubleshooting:
VLI 1 through VLI 4 - VF-440T
A green LED indicator is provided for each of the four video channel inputs. Video status as sociated with
each of these LEDs is summarized below.
Video Level Indicator Video Status
Green Proper Input Video Present
Off Input Video not Detected
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VF-440TR Rack-Mount Transmitter
Power Indicator
Power Status
Check Power Supply
Optical Level Indicator
Optical Status
OLI - VF-440R
A green LED indicator monitors the power of the optical signal that is being received at the receiver.
Optical input status associated with this LED is summarized below.
Optical Level Indicator Optical Status
Green Proper Optical Input Power Present
Off Optical Input not Detected
Power
A green LED indicator monitors the internal voltages cr eated within the unit. Power status assoc iated with
this LED is summarized below.
Green Voltage Present
Off
Status Indicators
Rack-Mount Units
The VF-440TR transm itter and VF-440RR receiver provide the following LED status indicators to aid in
installation and troubleshooting:
VLI 1 through VLI 4 - VF-440TR
A bi-color LED indicator is provided for each of the f our video channel inputs. Video st atus as s oc iated with
each of these LEDs is summarized below.
Video Level Indicator Video Status
Green Proper Input Video Present
Red Input Video Not Detected
Off Check Power Supply
OLI - VF-440RR
A bi-color LED indicator monitors the power of the optical signal that is being received at the rec eiver.
Optical input status associated with this LED is summarized below.
Green Proper Optical Input Power Present
Red Optical Input not Detected
Power
A green LED indicator monitors the internal voltages created within the receiver. Power stat us associated
with this LED is summarized below.
Power Indicator Power Status
Green Voltage Present
Off Check Power Supply
Shipping Instructions
Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory:
1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the loc ations listed below. Record the
name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
Vicon Industries Inc.
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-952-CCTV (2288); Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116; Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)
For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:
Vicon Industries Ltd
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1489 566300; Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322
2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information:
a. Name and address of the company returning the unit
b. Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
c. R. A. number
d. Brief description of the installation
e. Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs
f. Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty
3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum protection.
4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.
Standalone: 24 VAC.
Rack Mount: power supplied
from card cage.
Transmitter: 375 mA.
Receiver: 330 mA.
Transmitter: 5.6 W.
Receive
Transmitter: 0.321
(
Receiver:
(
Note: These figures represent
the conversion of 100% of the
electrical energy to heat. Actual
percentage of the heat
generated will be less and will
vary
These figures are provided as
an aid in determining the extent
of cooling required for an
installation.
FCC Class A.
4.
Frequency Modulation (FM).
NTSC and PAL
10
80
75 ohms.
1 V p
video.
1 V p
3
5
55
100 ft (30 m) (video equipment
to transmitter or rec ei ver).
Recommended cable type:
RG59/U coaxial cable (Belden
no. 9259 or
1300 nm.
12 dB (62.5
:
Current:
mption:
Heat Equivalent:
Radio Emission
Standard:
Number of Channels:
Modulation Type:
Formats Supported:
Video Bandwidth:
Horizontal
Video Resolution:
/
Output Impedance:
Video Input Signal:
Video Output Signal:
Differential Phase:
Differential Gain:
Noise Ratio:
Interconnection
Distance
:
Maximum Optical
Attenuation (Loss
Budget):
50 or 62.5 μ.
3.1 mi (5 km) on 62.5
Standalone: 3
Rack Mount: connector in rack.
BNC.
ST type.
Video,
presence bi
Standalone
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Rack Mount:
Standalone: 1.5
Rack Mount:
Aluminum.
Standalone: Silver.
Rack Mount: Black paint .
No. 8 (3 mm) hardware, 4
places.
Standalone
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Rack Mount
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Standalone: 3 lb (1.4 kg).
Rack Mount: 1.2 lb (0.5 kg).
Standalone
Rack Mount:
noncondensin
Up to 95%, relative.
-
Fiber Type:
Maximum Transmissi o n
:
Power:
Video:
Optical:
Diagnostics Indicators:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Construction:
Finish:
Mounting:
Shipping Dimensions:
Shipping Weight:
Shipping Volume:
Operating
:
Humidity Range:
Storage
:
ELECTRICAL
VIDEO
CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
MECHANICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPTICAL
*Pending optical cable loss.
Technical Infor m a t ion
Power Requirements
Power Consu
Signal-to-
Optical Wavelength:
Video Input
(recommended)
r: 5.0 W.
0.08 kg-cal/min).
0.07 kg-cal/min).
from product to product .
MHz.
0 TV lines.
-p nominal, composite
-p.
°.
%.
dB.
btu/min
0.282 btu/min
equivalent).
μ).
Distance*
μ cable.
-pin Phoenix.
power and optical
-color/green LEDs.
1.1 in. (28 mm) .
8.9 in. (226 mm).
5.5 in. (140 mm).
2 slots.
lb (0.7 kg).
0.8 lb (0.4 kg).
3.5 in. (89 mm).
8.3 in. (211 mm).
14.5 in. (368 mm).
3.1 in. (77 mm).
7 in. (178 mm).
10.2 in. (259 mm).
3
: 0.2 ft
(0.006 m3).
0.13 ft3 (0.004 m3).
Temperature Range
40 to 165° F (-40 to 74° C),
g.
Temperature Range
40 to 185° F (-40 to 85° C)
Vicon Standard Equi pm e nt Wa rranty
Vicon Industries Inc. (the “Company”) warrants your equipment to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under Normal Use from the date of original retail purchase for a period of three years, with the
following exceptions:
1. VCRs, all models: Labor and video heads warranted for 120 days from date of original retail
2. Video monitor CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD monitors, all models: One year from date of
3. Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Two years from date of original retail purchase.
4. VDR-204 and VDR-208 Recorder Series: One year from date of original retail purchase.
5. Normal Use excludes prolonged use of lens and pan-and-tilt motors, gear heads, and gears due to
Date of retail purchase is the date original end-user takes possession of the equipment, or, at the sole
discretion of the Company, the date the equipment first becomes operational by the original end-user.
The sole remedy under this Warranty is that defective equipment be repaired or (at the Company’s option)
replaced, at Company repair centers, provided the equipment has been authorized for return by the
Company, and the return shipment is prepaid in accordance with policy.
The Company will not be obligated to repair or replace equipment showing abuse or damage, or to parts
which in the judgment of the Company are not defective, or any equipment which may have been tampered
with, altered, misused, or been subject to unauthorized repair.
Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not
warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at
no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion. Vicon reserves
the right to make changes to its software in any of its products at any time and without notice.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other conditions and warranties express or implied as to the Goods,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness and the remedy specified in this Warranty is in
lieu of all other remedies available to the Purchaser.
No one is authorized to assume any liability on behalf of the Company, or impose any obligations on it in
connection with the sale of any Goods, other than that which is specified above. In no event will the
Company be liable for indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages, whether arising from
interrupted equipment operation, loss of data, replacement of equipment or software, costs or repairs
undertaken by the Purchaser, or other causes.
This warranty applies to all sales made by the Company or its dealers and shall be governed by the laws of
New York State without regard to its conflict of laws principles. This Warranty shall be enforceable against
the Company only in the courts located in the State of New York.
The form of this Warranty is effective August 2, 2006.
THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY APPLY ONLY TO SALES MADE WHILE THIS WARRANTY IS IN
EFFECT. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE OF NO EFFECT IF AT THE TIME OF SALE A DIFFERENT
WARRANTY IS POSTED ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE, WWW.VICON-CCTV.COM. IN THAT EVENT,
THE TERMS OF THE POSTED WARRANTY SHALL APPLY EXCLUSIVELY.
Vicon Part Number: 8006-9010-03-02 Rev 806
purchase. All other parts warranted for one year from date of original retail purchase.
original retail purchase.
continuous use of “autopan” or “tour” modes of operation. Such continuous operation is outside the
scope of this warranty.
XX164-20 VF-440 Transmission System Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty • 9
Vicon Industrie s Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, New York 11788
631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116
Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)
Vicon Europe
Headquarters
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1489 566300
Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322
Germany
vin-videotronic infosystems gmbh
Lahnstrasse 1
D-24539 Neumuenster
Phone: +49 (0) 4321 8790
Fax: +49 (0) 4321 879 47
Far East Office
Unit 5, 17/F, Metropole Square
2 On Yiu Street, Shatin
New Territories,
Hong Kong
(852) 2145-7118
Fax: (852) 2145-7117
Internet Address: www.vicon-cctv.com
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