Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AC444A Black Box
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JUNE 2000 AC444A AC444AE AC445A-TX AC446A-RX FiberPath CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hour.
1 FIBERPATH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
2 FIBERPATH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3 FIBERPATH 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor .
4 FIBERPATH TRADEMARKS Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners..
5 FIBERPATH CONTENTS 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 What the Package Includes .
6 FIBERPATH 1. Specifications Certification — For FiberPath: FCC Class A, Subpart B of Part 155 compliance; For the power supply: UL ® , CSA listed Input/Output Voltage — 1 volt pp (user-adjustab.
7 FIBERPATH Operating Power (per unit) — All units except AC444AE: 12V ±10% D @ 100 ma max.; FiberPath comes with two 115-VAC-to-12-VDC plug-in wall adapters which can be used to supply all operati.
8 FIBERPATH 2. Intr oduction 2.1 General The FiberPath is a high-quality, cost-effective fiberoptic video transmission system designed to transmit color and black-and-white signals over distances of more than a mile. The system is easy to install and is designed for long, trouble-free operation in most indoor or outdoor protected environments.
9 FIBERPATH • (2) 12-VDC Power Supplies • This User Manual For the AC444AE, your package includes: • (1) FiberPath Transmitter • (1) FiberPath Receiver • (2) 220-to-230-Volt, 9-VDC Power Sup.
10 FIBERPATH 3. Installation Figure 3-1 on page 12 may provide assistance during installation. Follow these steps: 1. Mount the FiberPath Transmitter at the camera or source of video to be transmitted. Use the mounting tabs on the housing or the enclosed self-adhesive mounting pad.
11 FIBERPATH 4. Mount the FiberPath Receiver at the monitor or device where the video will be received. Use the mounting tabs on the housing or the enclosed self-adhesive mounting pad. 5. Connect the remaining plug-in power supply to the FiberPath Receiver’s input connector.
12 FIBERPATH Figure 3-1. Installation of the FiberPath Fiberoptic Transmission System. DC Common +12VDC ± 10% CCTV Camera or other Video Source Video Monitor or Other Receiver Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable Transmitter 12 VDC 12 VDC ST Type Optical ST Type Optical Level Adjust Power Adapter Power Adapter Receiver 62.
13 FIBERPATH 4. T r oubleshooting If your FiberPath transmission system does not immediately operate, follow this checklist: 1. Is the correct operating power present and connected to the proper pins on the power connector? If so, the red PWR LED should glow.
14 FIBERPATH If all of the troubleshooting items on the checklist are correct and the system still will not operate correctly, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
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