Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AC455A-TX-R2 Black Box
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1 FIBER LINK FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTR Y CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENTS 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 FIBER LINK NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT 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 FIBER LINK 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que.
4 FIBER LINK TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners..
5 FIBER LINK Contents 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1 Description .
6 FIBER LINK 1. Specifications Video Signal Video Direction —TX → RX Number of Video Channels —One Standards Supported —Monochrome: EIA and CCIR; Color: NTSC, PAL, SECAM Video Input Signal —1.0 V p-p nominal composite video Input Impedance —75 Ω Video Output Signal —1.
7 FIBER LINK Control Data Signal Data Directions —Control: RX → TX; Response: TX → RX Data Formats —All major up-the-coax formats, including American Dynamics, Baxall, Burle, Elbex (sync and control), Panasonic ® (PTZ and VD2), Pelco™, Robot, Sensormatic, VCS format, Vicon™, Videoalarm™, and others.
8 FIBER LINK Receiver Launch Power —> -14 dBm (850 nm) Agency Compliance Emissions —FCC Part 15; ICES-003 (Canada); AS/NZS 3548 (Australia/NZ); CE EN55022; CE EN50082-1, including EN61000-4-2 E.
9 FIBER LINK Electrical Input Voltage —AC455A-TX-R2: 12 to 16 VAC, 12 to 14 VDC; AC456A-RX-R2: 13.5 to 16 VDC Input Power Frequency —50 to 60 Hz Current Requirement —AC455A-TX-R2: 300 mA; AC456A-RX-R2: 380 mA Power Consumption —6 W Heat Equivalent —0.
10 FIBER LINK 2. Introduction 2.1 Description The Fiber Link supports the transmission of video from a camera to a monitoring station and a data signal back to the camera over one multimode fiber. A single coaxial cable at each end of the link is used to connect the appropriate equipment to the system.
11 FIBER LINK Figure 2-1. T ypical Application. One coaxial cable One coaxial cable One fiber Transmitter Receiver Video and response Video and response.
12 FIBER LINK 3. Installation To install the Fiber Link, you will physically install the modules, connect the optical fiber, connect the input and output electrical signals, and connect power to the fiberoptic modules. Then you’ll verify correct system operation.
13 FIBER LINK Figure 3-1. Standalone T ransmitter . 3.2 Signal Connections All fiberoptic links convert electrical signals into a light signal at the transmitter and convert the light back to electrical signals for output at the receiver.
14 FIBER LINK NOTE Use RG59/U coaxial cable (part number ETN59-BNC) between the video equipment and the fiber units. The video equipment and the fiber unit should be no more than 100 ft. (30.5 m) apart. Terminate the coaxial cable with a female BNC and connect it to the fiber unit.
15 FIBER LINK Figure 3-2. Electrical Connection. 4. Seat the connector in its position in the fiber unit. 5. Plug the power supply into a suitable outlet.
16 FIBER LINK 4. T ransmitter and Receiver Optical Indicators All transmitters and receivers have five active LEDs. See Figure 4-1 . Level/Loss indicators are used in determining received optical power. The LED will glow in varying intensities of green depending upon the amount of optical power received.
17 FIBER LINK T able 4-1 (continued). Diagnostic LED Indicators Indicator Display What It Means VIDEO (TX) Green Video coax input to link is good. Note that even a totally black screen is a valid video signal. Red Video coax input to link is not good.
18 FIBER LINK Figure 4-1. End View of Standalone Module. COMMAND OUT RESPONSE IN SYNC OUT VIDEO IN LEVEL/LOSS.
19 FIBER LINK 5. T roubleshooting 5.1 T r y This First If you encounter problems using the Fiber Link: 1. Check to make sure the power is properly connected to the modules. 2. Then verify that the fiber is good. 3. Check the video status indicators. If they’re lit, power and video are present.
20 FIBER LINK 5.3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Fiber Link: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the Fiber Link for repair, make sure you include its power supply.
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