Artel Fiberlink 3394 Series User manual

Fiberlink®
3394 Series
Bi-directional 3G/HD/SD-SDI Transmission with two way
audio, data, 10/100 Ethernet & contact closure
over one or two bers.
Artel Video Systems’Fiberlink® 3394 User’s Manual
This manual covers the
following products:
3394-x3z
3394-x7z
3395-x3z
3395-x7z
3396-x3z
3396-x7z
3397-x3z
3397-x7z
Box
or
Card
World Headquarters
5B Lyberty Way
Westford MA 01886 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
artel.com

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Contents
Model Part Number Specification...............................................4
General Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Data Specifications.............................................................4
Audio Specifications ...........................................................5
Ethernet Specifications.........................................................5
Contact Closure Specifications .................................................6
Fiberlink 3394 Series Transmitter Section Specifications .........................6
Fiberlink 3394 Series Receiver Section Specifications ............................7
Operating Loss Budget.........................................................8
Maximum Useable Distance ....................................................8
Installation Instructions ........................................................8
Installation Instructions (cont.) .................................................9
Audio Wiring - Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Audio Wiring - Outputs........................................................10
Reference Photos - Box Front/Rear ............................................10
Audio Input Switch Settings For Box Versions ..................................11
Audio Output Switch Settings For Box Versions ................................11
Data Configuration For Box Versions ...........................................11
Ethernet Configurations For Box Versions ......................................12
Baud Rate Configuration For Box Versions......................................12
Data Wiring For Box Versions ..................................................13
Contact Closure Wiring For Box Versions .......................................13
Reference Photos - Card ......................................................14
Audio Input Switch Settings For Card Version ..................................14
Audio Output Switch Settings For Card Version ................................15
Data Configuration For Card Version ...........................................15
Data Baud Rate Configuration For Card Versions ...............................16
Ethernet Configurations For Card Version ......................................17
Data Wiring For Card Versions .................................................17
Contact Closure Wiring For Card Versions ......................................17
Alarm Switch Settings & Options ..............................................18
Alarm Switch Settings (Card Version Only) .....................................18
Indicator LEDs ................................................................19
Operating Pointers ............................................................20
Troubleshooting ..............................................................20
Maintenance and Repairs .....................................................21
Warranty .....................................................................22
Accessories and Related Products .............................................23
Contents

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
Thank you for purchasing Artel Video Systems’ Fiberlink® 3394 Series. The 3394 Series is
used to transmit bi-directional 3G/HD/SD-SDI, audio, 10/100 Ethernet, serial data, and
contact closure over one or two bers. The Fiberlink 3394 series is compatible with single
mode or multimode ber. The system delivers noise-free transmission that retains all of the
signals’initial parameters. The 3394 Series also provides immunity to video pathological
signals over the entire link budget and operating temperature range.
Welcome | Features | Package Contents
Welcome
Features
• Transmit 2 bi-directional SDI channels (one each way)
• Transmit 4 channels of bi-directional audio (two each way)
• Transmit 1 channel of bi-directional RS-Type data
• Transmit 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
• Transmit 1 channel of bi-directional contact closure
• All channels are independent and available simultaneously
• SDI signal is equalized and re-clocked prior to ber optic transmission
• Receiver features a re-clocked SDI output
• Immunity to pathological patterns over entire link budget and operating
temperature range
• Compliant with SMPTE 259M-2006, 292-2006, 424M-2006, 276M
• Supports single mode and multimode ber
• One ber and two ber versions available
• Supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs with or without embedded audio and data
• 14 dB Optical Link Budget @ 2.97 Gbps
• Wide operating temperature range: -10º C to +50º C
• Available in Box and Card versions
• ST or LC connectors available
• Designed and manufactured in the USA by Artel
• One Fiberlink® Unit (3394, 3395, 3396, 3397)
• This User’s Manual
• One Ethernet Crossover Cable
Package Contents

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
Unit Type Part Number
Transceiver Box (1 Fiber, MM) 3394-B3z & 3395-B3z
Transceiver Rack Card (1 Fiber, MM) 3394-C3z & 3395-C3z
Transceiver Box (1 Fiber, SM ) 3394-B7z & 3395-B7z
Transceiver Rack Card (1 Fiber, SM) 3394-C7z & 3395-C7z
Transceiver Box (2 Fibers, MM) 3396-B3z & 3397-B3z
Transceiver Rack Card (2 Fibers, MM) 3396-C3z & 3397-C3z
Transceiver Box (2 Fibers, SM) 3396-B7z & 3397-B7z
Transceiver Rack Card (2 Fibers, SM) 3396-C7z & 3397-C7z
NOTE: “z” = variable to indentify the optical connector installed in the unit. We oer LC
and ST connectors. The part number will indicate each by replacing “z” with “L” or “S”.
Data Specications
General Specications
Model Part Number Specication
Technical Specications
Data Channels 1 Channel, Bi-Directional
Data Bandwidth DC to 115 Kb/sec, max.
Control Format Switch selectable RS-232, RS-422
& RS-485 (4 wire or 2 wire)
Protocols NRZ, NRZI, RZ, Manchester, Bi-phase
Signal Connector Removable terminal block
Indicators Power, SDI TX, SDI RX,
Audio Activity, RS-Data Activity
Ethernet LEDs on RJ-45 Connector
Alarm (card version only)
Box Version Dimensions 6.5 W x 1.15 H x 8 L (inches)
165 W x 29 H x 203 L (mm)
Weight approx. 1 lb.; 0.45 kg
Number of slots in 6000A card cage 2
Power 9-24 volts, AC or DC
3394/96: 7.5 watts, 25.6 BTU/Hr
3395/97: 7.5 watt s, 25.6 BTU/Hr
Operating Temperature -10ºC to +50ºC

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
Ethernet Specications
Technical Specications
Audio Specications
Number of Audio Channels 2, balanced or unbalanced, bi-directional
Bits per sample/ Sampling Rate 24 bits, 78 kHz
Audio Connector Removable terminal block
Switches • Select input termination
• Balanced or unbalanced
input/output, selectable on a
per-channel basis
Frequency Response +0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Maximum Audio Level +10 dBu
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) 95 dB referenced full scale (balanced)
THD 0.002%, 20Hz - 20 kHz, full scale
Channel Phase Dierential ±0.1º
Crosstalk -100 dB (1kHz)
Audio Noise Level -85 dBm
System Gain Unity Gain, ±3%, input: balanced
600 ohms, 50 ohms source
impedance ; output: balanced into
600 ohms.
Input Impedance 600 Ohms terminated,
>24K ohms unterminated
Output Impedance 50 Ohms nominal
Audio to Video Di. Delay (skew) <300 usec
Port 10/100 Base-T, RJ-45 connector,
Congured as MDI
Speed 10 Mbps & 100 Mbps Ethernet,
Switch Selectable

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
Fiberlink 3394 Series Transmitter Section Specications
Contact Closure Specications
Technical Specications
Contact Closure Input Dry contact or
TTL level referenced to GND
Contact Closure Output Isolated reed relay contacts;
115 Volts AC; 50/60 Hz @ 0.2 A or
24 Volts DC @ 1 A
Contact Closure Connectors Removeable terminal block
Serial Video BNC Input Specications
Number of Inputs 1
Data Bandwidth 19.4 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps
Supported Standards SMPTE 259M, 292, 424M-2006, 305M
344M, DVB-ASI
Reclocked Data Rates 270 Mbps (SMPTE 259M, DVB-ASI-270),
1.485 Gbps (SMPTE 292),
2.97 Gbps (SMPTE 424M-2006)
Equalization Automatic up to 100m of Belden
1694A at 2.97 Gbps, 200m at
1.485 Gbps and 350m at 270 Mbps
Return Loss >10dB up to 2.97 Gbps
Fiber Optic Output Specications
Connector LC or ST
Wavelengths Used 2-Fibers: 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm
Wavelengths Used 1-Fiber: 1510nm, 1530nm, 1550nm, 1570nm
Emmiter Type Laser
Output Power (nominal) -3.0 dBm
SDI Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
Fiberlink 3394 Series Receiver Section Specications
Technical Specications
Serial Video BNC Output Specications
Number of Outputs 1
Signal Level 800mV ± 10%
DC Oset 0V ± 0.5V
Rise/Fall Time < 135 ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M;
< 270 ps at 1.485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;
0.4 ns to 1.5 ns at 270 Mbps
per SMPTE 259M
Overshoot < 10% of amplitude
Timing Jitter < 0.2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 1.0 UI at
1.485 Gbps; < 2.0 UI at 2.97 Gbps
with color bar signal
Alignment Jitter < 0.2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 0.2 UI at
1.485 Gbps; < 0.3 UI at 2.97 Gbps
with color bar signal
Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps
Fiber Optic Input Specications
Connector LC or ST
Wavelength 1100 - 1620 nm
Minimum Input Sensitivity -17 dBm at 2.97 Gbps;
-19 dBm at 1.485 Gbps
-19 dBm at 270 Mbps;
Maximum Input Power 0 dBm

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
Operating Loss Budget
Single Mode Fiber 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps
0-16 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-16 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps
0-16 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-16 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (50u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps
0-16 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-16 dB at 270 Mbps
Maximum Useable Distance
Single Mode Fiber 30 km at 2.97 Gbps
40 km at 1.485 Gbps
40 km at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0.8 km at 2.97 Gbps
1 km at 1.485 Gbps
2.5 km at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (50u) 1 km at 2.97 Gbps
1.3 km at 1.485 Gbps
3 km at 270 Mbps
*Distance specications are approximate, based upon connecting a 3394 Transceiver to a 3395 Transceiver, and are not guaranteed.
Artel cannot estimate or guarantee operating loss budgets when the 3394 Series is used with other, non-Fiberlink devices.
Operating loss budget must not be exceeded
Operating Loss Budget | Maximum Useable Distance
The Fiberlink® 3394 Series of ber optic transmission systems are ready for
immediate use and do not require any special tools or equipment.
The following instructions describe the typical installation procedure:
1) Connect the video source to the video input BNC connector on the transceiver unit.
2) Connect the video output cable to the video output BNC connector on the
transceiver unit.
3) Congure the audio and data preferences as described in the appropriate sections
of this manual.
4) Connect the data connections as described in the Data Wiring section of this manual.
5) The Ethernet port is congured as an MDI port. If you are not connecting
the 3394 Series to an auto-crossover Ethernet port, you may need to use the Ethernet
crossover cable supplied with the unit to connect to another MDI port.
6) Connect the audio wiring as described in the Audio Wiring section of this manual.
Installation Instructions

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
7) Connect the contact closure wiring as described in the Contact Closure Wiring section
of this manual.
8) Connect the ber optic cable(s) to the transceiver units.
Note: when using the two-ber version, you must connect transceiver “A” Optical
1 to tranceiver “B” Optical 1 and transceiver “A” Optical 2 to tranceiver “B” Optical 2.
9) Connect the Universal Power Supply to the transceiver units.
For box versions using DC power, please refer to gure 1.
10) When power is applied, the green POWER LED should illuminate, indicating the
presence of operating power. The 3G/HD/SD RATE, audio, and data LEDs will
give an indication as described in the Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry section
of this manual.
11) The system should now be operational.
Note: The Rack Card version has an additional red LED for indicating the presence of an alarm
condition (loss of signal). Refer to Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry sections of this manual.
Figure 1:
Power Connector
DC Input Polarity
9-24 Volts
AC or DC
(+) Positive
( - ) Negative
Installation Instructions (cont.)
The transmitting element in the Fiberlink® 3394 transmitter
unit contains a solid state Laser Diode located in the optical
connector. This device emits invisible infrared electromag-
netic radiation which can be harmful to human eyes. The
radiation from this optical connector, if viewed at close
range with no ber optic cable connected to the optical
connector, may be sucient intensity to cause
instantaneous damage to the retina of the eye. Direct
viewing of this radiation should be avoided at all times!
Installation Instructions

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Audio Wiring(All Versions)
Reference Photos - Box Front/Rear
Audio Wiring - Inputs
Audio Wiring - Outputs
Channel 1 Input (+)
Channel 2 Input (+)
1- 2-1+ 2+G
Ground (Shield)
Channel 1 Input (-)
Channel 2 Input (-)
Balanced
Channel 1 Signal (+)
Channel 2 Signal (+)
Shield
Channel 1 Ground (-)
Channel 2 Ground (-)
Un-Balanced
Channel 1 Output (+)
Channel 2 Output (+)
Ground (Shield)
Channel 1 Output (-)
Channel 2 Output (-)
Balanced
Channel 1 Signal (+)
Channel 2 Signal (+)
Shield
Channel 1 Ground (-)
Channel 2 Ground (-)
Un-Balanced
1- 2-1+ 2+G
1- 2-1+ 2+G 1- 2-1+ 2+G

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Data Switch Settings (Box Version)
1234 1234
Audio Input Switch Settings For Box Versions
Channel # Balanced Balanced Unbalanced
(600 Ohms) (24k Ohms) (24k Ohms)
1234
Channel 1
(controlled by
Switches 3 & 4)
1234 1234 1234
Channel 2
(controlled by
Switches 1 & 2)
12 12
12 12
Channel # Balanced Unbalanced
Channel 1
(controlled by Switch 2)
Channel 2
(controlled by Switch 1)
Audio Output Switch Settings For Box Versions
Data Conguration For Box Versions
The Fiberlink 3394 Series box units have three switch blocks; one 10 position, one 4 posi-
tion, and one 2 position. The rst block, “Data Cong”, represents the Ethernet and RS
Channel congurations.
E123456789
Data Mode
Baud Rate
2 Wire/4 Wire Mode
Input Termination (Up = Unterminated; Down=120 ohm)
Output Termination (Up = Unterminated; Down=120 ohm)
Ethernet
DATA CONFIG

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Data Conguration (Box Version)
Baud Rate Conguration For Box Versions
E123456789
2400
E123456789
19.2k
E123456789
38.4k
E123456789
57.6k
E123456789
76.8k
E123456789
4800
E123456789
9600
Ethernet Congurations For Box Versions
DATA CONFIG
E123456789E123456789
DATA CONFIG
100 Base-T Ethernet 10 Base-T Ethernet
DATA CONFIG DATA CONFIG
DATA CONFIGDATA CONFIG
DATA CONFIG
DATA CONFIG
DATA CONFIG

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Data Wiring (Box Version)
RS-Data Conguration For Box Versions
E123456789
RS-422/485 - 4 Wire
RS-485 - 2 Wire
RS-232
Data Wiring For Box Versions
RS-485 - 2 Wire
RS-232
G1234
Input
G1234
Output
RS-422/485 - 4 Wire
G1234
+ –
Input
G1234
+ –
Output
G1234
+ –
Input/ Output
Contact Closure Wiring For Box Versions
G123G
+ –
Input
G123G
Output
E123456789
DATA CONFIG
E123456789
DATA CONFIG
DATA CONFIG

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
1234 1234
Channel # Balanced Balanced Unbalanced
(600 Ohms) (24k Ohms) (24k Ohms)
1234
Channel 1
(controlled by
Switches 1 & 2)
1234 1234 1234
Channel 2
(controlled by
Switches 3 & 4)
Audio Input Switch Settings For Card Version
Reference Photos - Card
Audio Conguration (Card Version)
Images Coming Soon

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Data Conguration Settings (Card Version)
12 12
12 12
Channel # Balanced Unbalanced
Channel 1
(controlled by Switch 1)
Channel 2
(controlled by Switch 2)
Audio Output Switch Settings For Card Version
The Fiberlink 3394 Series card units have three switch blocks; one 10 position, one 4 posi-
tion, and one 2 position. The rst block, “Data Cong”, represents the Ethernet and RS
Channel congurations.
Data Mode
Baud Rate
2 Wire/4 Wire Mode
Input Termination (Down = Unterminated; Up =120 ohm)
Output Termination (Down = Unterminated; Up =120 ohm)
Ethernet
Data Conguration For Card Version
12345678910
DATA CONFIG

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Data Conguration (Card Version)
Data Baud Rate Conguration For Card Versions
Data Conguration Switch Settings for Card Versions
RS-422/485 - 4 Wire
12345678910
RS-485 - 2 Wire
12345678910
12345678910
RS-232
2400
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
4800
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
9600
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
19.2k
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
38.4k
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
57.6k
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
76.8k
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
DATA CONFIG
DATA CONFIGDATA CONFIG

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Data Conguration (Card Version)
Data Wiring For Card Versions
G1234
+ –
RS-485 - 2 Wire
Contact Closure Wiring For Card Versions
Ethernet Congurations For Card Version
10 Base-T Ethernet 100 Base-T Ethernet
G1234 G1234
RS-232 Input Output
G1234
+ –
G1234
+ –
RS-422/485 - 4 Wire Input Output
G123G
+ –
Input
G123G
Output
Input/ Output
12345678910
DATA CONFIG
12345678910
DATA CONFIG

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series Alarm Switches (Card Version Only)
The Rack Card version of this product has an additional red indicator LED that illuminates
when an alarm condition exists.
The rack card unit also provides an output to drive a model 6020A Alarm Sensing Module
which provides an audible tone and activates a set of contacts for external signaling
purposes.
Alarm Switch Settings & Options
Alarm Switch Settings (Card Version Only)
Switch Position Alarm Indication Up Down
1 Loss of “Optical 1” Enabled Disabled
for 1 Fiber Version
2 Loss of “Optical 2” Enabled Disabled
for 2 Fiber Version
3 Loss of Receive Video Enabled Disabled
4 Loss of Transmit Video Enabled Disabled

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
The Fiberlink® 3394 Series has several indicator LEDs that are used to monitor the state of
the unit. Card versions have an additional Alarm LED.
Indicator LEDs
Transceiver LED
LED Status Denition
Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied.
HD/3G TX O Indicates no HD/3G-SDI data rate lock (electrical)
On Indicates HD/3G-SDI data rate lock at 1.485 Gbps
or 2.97 Gbps
HD/3G RX O Indicates no HD/3G-SDI data rate lock (optical)
On Indicates HD/3G-SDI data rate lock at 1.485 Gbps
or 2.97 Gbps
SD TX O Indicates no SD-SDI data rate lock (electrical)
On Indicates SD-SDI data rate lock at 270 Mbps
SD RX O Indicates no SD-SDI data rate lock (optical)
On Indicates SD-SDI data rate lock at 270 Mbps
Audio In O No audio input present (electrical)
Blink Audio input detected (electrical)
Audio Out O No audio output present (optical)
Blink Audio output active (optical)
Data O Indicates no data present (electrical or optical)
Blink Indicates data present (electrical or optical)
Alarm On Alarm Condition.
(See Alarm Settings section, page 18)
Note: The 3G, HD and SD LEDs indicators are o when a non-standard signal is applied.
Indicator LEDs

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Fiberlink® 3394 Series
Operating Pointers
Remember to check attenuation of the ber optic cable. The system will only operate
properly if these specications fall within the range of the system’s loss budget.
Note: If no electrical signals are applied to the Transceiver inputs, no optical power will be
present on the Transceiver’s optical output.
Troubleshooting
Multimode ber optic cable contains an optical ber with a light carrying “core”that is
only .0025 inches (62.5 microns) in diameter. Single mode ber optic cable has an even
smaller “core,” only .00032 to .0004 inches (8-10 microns). This is smaller than a human hair!
Therefore, any minute particles of dirt or dust can easily block the ber from accepting or
radiating light. To prevent this from happening, always use the provided dust caps when
ever optical connectors are exposed to air. It is also a good idea to gently clean the tip of an
optical connector with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol whenever dust is suspected.
The status of the LEDs should provide the rst clue as to the origin of any operational
failure. If these are o, it usually means that the ber is broken or has too much attenuation.
Next, be certain that the input and output signal connections are correct.
An optical power meter, such as the Fiberlink® 6650, a visible light source, such as the
Fiberlink® 6656, and a Two Wavelength Light Source, such as the Fiberlink® 6652/6654, can
greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of ber optic transmission systems and are
recommended tools all installers should have available.
Finally, although multimode and single mode devices may look the same, they will not
operate properly together. Using the wrong device or ber can easily add more attenuation
than specied, resulting in poor overall performance. It should be noted that some of our
ber optic products support both single mode and multimode ber in the same unit.
If, after reviewing the above possibilities, the system is still not operating, please contact
the Customer Service Department for further assistance. If you suspect your problem is
caused by the optics or the ber optic cable, and you have an optical power meter, please
take the appropriate measurements prior to contacting support.
Operating Pointers | Troubleshooting