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JUNE 2000

AC444A

AC444AE

AC445A-TX

AC446A-RX

FiberPath

CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION

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POWER

FIBER IN

LEVEL

VIDEO

OUT

FiberPath

Optical Video Receiver

POWER

FIBER OUT

VIDEO

FiberPath

Optical Video Transmitter

Summary of content (16 pages)

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JUNE 2000 AC444A AC444AE AC445A-TX AC446A-RX FiberPath L LEVE FIBER IN rPath Fibel Video Receiver a Optic O VIDOEUT ER FIBER POW OUT rPath Fibe Video Transmitter al Optic O VIDEIN ER POW 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 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.
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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.
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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. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
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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. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13.
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FIBERPATH TRADEMARKS Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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FIBERPATH CONTENTS 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 What the Package Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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-adjustable at receiver) Input/Output Impedance — 75 ohms Signal/Noise Ratio (per RS-250) — 52 dB minimum Differential Gain (per RS-250) — 2% typical Differential Phase (per RS-250) — 1% typical Optical Wavelength — 850 nanometers Optical Cable and Connectors — 62.
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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 operating power; AC444AE: (2) power supplies (receiver and transmitter) that are 220 to 230 volts with special international plugs, 50 Hz, 9 VDC @ 500 mA Operating Temperature — -31 to +167°F (-35 to +75°C) Relative Humidity Tolerance — Up to 95%, noncondensing Size — 1"H x 2.375"W x 3.25"D (2.5 x 6 x 8.3 cm) Weight — 0.
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FIBERPATH 2. Introduction 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. The FiberPath is compatible with all standard analog video formats, including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and will operate with all standard 62.
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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 Supplies • This User Manual For the AC445A-TX, your package includes: • (1) FiberPath Transmitter • This User Manual For the AC446A-RX, your package includes: • (1) FiberPath Receiver • This User Manual 9
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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. 2. Connect one of the plug-in power supplies to the input connector on the FiberPath Transmitter. If you plan to use an external power source, make sure that it provides regulated 12-VDC ±10%.
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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. If you plan to use an external power source, make sure it provides regulated 12-VDC ±10%. Current from this source will not exceed 250 ma. When power is applied, the red PWR LED indicator will glow.
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FIBERPATH Video Monitor or Other Receiver CCTV Camera or other Video Source Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable Transmitter 62.5 µ Fiberoptic Cable Receiver ST Type Optical Power Adapter DC Common 12 VDC ST Type Optical Power Adapter Level Adjust +12VDC ±10% 12 VDC Figure 3-1. Installation of the FiberPath Fiberoptic Transmission System.
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FIBERPATH 4. Troubleshooting 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. 2. If you’re using an external power source, does it matter that the signal and power ground are connected to the enclosure? 3. Is a video signal present at the FiberPath Transmitter input? 4. Are you using the proper 62.5 micron fiberoptic cable? 5.
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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.