Artel FiberLink 3350 Series User manual
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MANUAL
3G/HD/SD-SDI Transmission over one
single mode or multimode fiber
Installation and Operations
Manual
FiberLink
3350 Series
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Contents
Welcome .................................................................3
Features ..................................................................3
Package Contents.........................................................3
Technical Specications
Model Part Number Specications ....................................4
General Specications................................................4
Transmitter Specications ............................................4
Receiver Specications ...............................................5
Operating Loss Budgets ..............................................6
Maximum Useable Distance ..........................................6
Installation Instructions ...................................................7
Alarm Switch Settings & Options ..........................................8
Indicator LEDs ............................................................9
Operating Pointers .......................................................10
Troubleshooting .........................................................10
Maintenance and Repairs ................................................11
Certications ............................................................11
Warranty ................................................................12
Accessories and Related Products ........................................13
Contents
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Artel Video Systems’FiberLink 3350 Series. The 3350 Series is used
to transmit 3G/HD/SD-SDI with or without embedded audio and data over a single ber
optic core. The Fiberlink 3350 Series is compatible with single mode or multimode ber. The
3350 is also compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 for seamless
interoperability with other SMPTE 297-2006 devices. The system delivers noise-free
transmission that retains all of the signals’initial parameters, regardless of ber optic cable
attenuation. The 3350 Series also provides immunity to video pathological signals over the
entire link budget and operating temperature range.
Features
• Signal is equalized and re-clocked prior to ber optic transmission
• Transmitter features an equalized and re-clocked SDI loop through
• Receiver features two equalized and re-clocked SDI outputs
• Designed for ber optic interoperability with other SMPTE 297-2006 ber optic
compliant devices up to 2.97 Gbps
• Immunity to pathological signals over entire link budget and operating
temperature range
• Compliant with SMPTE 424M-2006, 259M-2006, 292-2006, 297-2006
• Supports transmission of SMPTE 305M-2005, 310M-2004, 344M-2000, DVB-ASI
• Supports both Single Mode and Multimode ( 62.5u & 50u) ber types
• Supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs with embedded audio and data and DVB-ASI.
• 14db Optical Link Budget - 2.97 Gbps
• Wide operating temperature range: -10º C to +50º C
• Available in Box and Card versions
• Card version compatible with the FiberLink 6000A Rack Card Cage
• Designed and Manufactured in the USA by Artel
Package Contents
• One FiberLink 3350 or 3351
• This User’s Manual
Welcome | Features | Package Contents
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Model Part Number Specication
Unit Type Part Number
Transmitter Box 3350-B7L (LC) 3350-B7S (ST)
Transmitter Rack Card 3350-C7L (LC) 3350-C7S (ST)
Receiver Box 3351-B7L (LC) 3351-B7S (ST)
Receiver Rack Card 3351-C7L (LC) 3351-C7S (ST)
General Specications
Indicators
Power, 3G data rate lock, HD data rate
lock, SD/DVB-ASI data rate lock,
Alarm (Card version)
Box Version Dimensions 5.21x3.50x1.15 (in)
133x89x30 (mm)
Weight 6.9 ounces, 196 grams
Number of slots in 6000A card cage 1
Power 9-24 Volts AC or DC
3350 - 1.6 Watts; 3351 - 1.4 Watts
3350 - 5.46 BTU/Hr; 3351 - 4.78 BTU/Hr
Operating Temperature -10ºC to +50ºC
3350 Transmitter Specications:
Serial Video BNC Input
Number of Inputs 1 BNC, 75 Ohms
Data Rate Range 19.4 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps
Standards Supported SMPTE 424M-2006, 259M, 292,
297-2006, 305M, 344M, DVB-ASI
Re-clocked 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 2.97Gbps, 200m at 1.485
Gbps and 350m at 270 Mbps
Return Loss >10dB up to 2.97 Gbps
Technical Specications
Technical Specications
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FiberLink 3350 Series
3350 Transmitter Specications (cont.)
Serial Video BNC Loop Through Output
Number of outputs 1 BNC, 75 Ohms, non-inverting
Signal Level 800mv ±10%
DC Oset 0V ±0.5V
Rise/Fall Time <135 ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M;
<270ps at 1.485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;
0.4 to 1.5ns at 270 Mbps per SMPTE 259M
Overshoot <10% of Amplitude
Timing Jitter <0.2 UI at 270Mbps; <1.0 UI at 1.485 Gbps;
<2.0 UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied
Alignment Jitter <0.2UI at 270Mbps, <0.2UI at 1.485 Gbps;
<0.3 UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied
Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps
Optical Output
SMPTE 297-2006 Labeling L-PC-ABCD-1310
Connector LC or ST receptacle, PC polish
Wavelength 1310nm (nominal)
Emitter Type FP Laser
Output Power -3.5 dBm (nominal)
Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps
3351 Receiver Specications
Optical Input
SMPTE 297-2006 Labeling PC-ABCD-1310-1550
Connector LC or ST receptacle, PC polish
Wavelength 1100-1620nm
Minimum Input Power -17 dBm at 2.97 Gbps,
-20 dBm at 1.485 Gbps,
-23 dBm at 270 Mbps
Maximum Input Power 0 dBm
Technical Specications
Technical Specications
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FiberLink 3350 Series
3351 Receiver Specications (cont.)
Serial Video BNC Outputs
Number of Outputs 2 BNC, 75 Ohms, both non-inverting
Signal Level 800mv ±10%
DC Oset 0V ±0.5V
Rise/Fall Time <135ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M;
<270ps at 1.485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;
0.4 to 1.5ns at 270 Mbps per SMPTE 259M
Overshoot <10% of Amplitude
Timing Jitter <0.2UI at 270Mbps, <1.0UI at 1.485 Gbps;
<2.0UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied
Alignment Jitter <0.2UI at 270Mbps, <0.2UI at 1.485 Gbps;
<0.3UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal applied
Re-clocking At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps and 2.97 Gbps
3350 Transmitter - 3351 Receiver System Specications
Operating Loss Budget
Single Mode Fiber 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-20 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (62.5u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-20 dB at 270 Mbps
Multimode Fiber (50u) 0-14 dB at 2.97 Gbps 0-17 dB at 1.485 Gbps
0-20 dB at 270 Mbps
Maximum Useable Distance*
Single Mode Fiber 30 km at 2.97 Gbps 48 km at 1.485 Gbps
50 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 specications are approximate, based upon connecting a 3350 Transmitter to a 3350 Receiver, and are not guaranteed.
Artel cannot estimate or guarantee operating loss budgets when the 3350 Series is used with other, non-Fiberlink devices.
Operating loss budget must not be exceeded.
Technical Specications
Technical Specications
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Figure 1:
Power Connector
DC Input Polarity
9-24 Volts
AC or DC
(+) Positive
( - ) Negative
Installation Instructions
The FiberLink 3350 Series of ber optic transmission systems are ready for
immediate use and do not require any special tools or equipment. However, an Optical
Power Meter, such as the FiberLink 6615, can be useful in determining optical loss budgets
during your systems design and maintenance.
The following instructions describe the typical installation procedure:
1) Connect the video source to the video input BNC connector on the transmitter unit.
2) Connect the video output cable to one of the two video output BNC connectors on
the receiver unit.
3) Terminate any unused BNC output connector at 75 Ohms.
4) Connect the ber optic cable to the transmitter and receiver units.
5) Connect the Universal Power Supply to the transmitter and receiver units.
For box versions using DC power, please refer to gure 1.
6) When power is applied, the green POWER LED should illuminate, indicating the
presence of operating power. The 3G/HD/SD RATE LED will give an indication as
described in the Indicator LED’s and Alarm Circuitry section of this manual.
7) 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.
Installation Instructions
The transmitting element in the FiberLink 3350 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 sucient intensity to cause
instantaneous damage to the retina of the eye. Direct
viewing of this radiation should be avoided at all times!
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Alarm Switch Settings for the Transmitter Card
Switch Position Alarm Indication On O
1 Loss of Input Video Enabled Disabled
2 N/A N/A N/A
Alarm Switch Settings for the Receiver Card
Switch Position Alarm Indication On O
1 Loss of Optical Signal Enabled Disabled
2 N/A N/A N/A
Alarm Switch Settings & Options
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
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Transmitter LEDs
LED Status Denition
Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied.
3G Rate O Indicates no 3G-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates 3G-SDI data rate lock at 2.97 Gbps or
2.97/1.001 Gbps
HD Rate O Indicates no HD-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates HD-SDI data rate lock at 1.485 Gbps or
1.485/1.001 Gbps
SD Rate O Indicates no SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock
On Indicates SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock
at 270 Mbps
Alarm On Loss of input video (card version only)
Note: The 3G, HD and SD LEDs indicators are o when a non-standard signal is applied.
Receiver LEDs
LED Status Denition
Power On Indicates that correct power has been applied.
3G Rate O Indicates no 3G-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates 3G-SDI data rate lock and re-clocked
video available on outputs
HD Rate O Indicates no HD-SDI data rate lock
On Indicates HD-SDI data rate lock and re-clocked
video available on outputs
SD Rate O Indicates no SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock
On Indicates SD-SDI or DVB-ASI data rate lock
and re-clocked video available on outputs
Alarm On Loss of optical signal (card version only)
Note: The 3G, HD and SD LEDs indicators are o when a non-standard signal is applied.
Indicator LEDs
The FiberLink 3350 Series has four integral indicator LEDs that are used to monitor the state
of the unit. Card versions have an additional Alarm LED.
LED Indicators
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Operating Pointers
Remember to check attenuation of the ber optic cable. The system will only operate
properly if these specications fall within the range of the system’s loss budget.
Note: If no signal is applied to the 3350 Transmitter, no optical power will be present on the
3350 Transmitter’s 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 6615, a visible light source, such as the
FiberLink 6610, and a Three Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6620, 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 specied, 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
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FiberLink 3350 Series
Certications
Maintenance and Repairs
The FiberLink 3350 Series has been manufactured using the latest semiconductor devices
and techniques that electronic technology has to oer. They have been designed for long,
reliable and trouble-free service and are not normally eld repairable.
Should diculty be encountered, Artel Video Systems maintains a complete
service facility to render accurate, timely and reliable service of all products.
The only maintenance that can be provided by the user is to ascertain that optical
connectors are free of dust or dirt that could interfere with light transmission and that
electrical connections are secure and accurate. Please see the Troubleshooting section of
this manual for additional information.
An optical power meter, such as the FiberLink 6615, a visible light source, such as the
FiberLink 6610, and a Three Wavelength Light Source, such as the FiberLink 6620, can
greatly assist and expedite troubleshooting of ber optic transmission systems and are
recommended tools all installers should have available.
All other questions or comments should be directed to our Customer Service Department.
It should be noted that many “problems” can easily be solved by a simple telephone call.
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.
Maintenance and Repairs | Certications
• High performance plug and play products
• Stand alone and card cage versions available
• Solutions for most video, audio, and data formats
• Multimode and single mode versions
• Designed and manufactured in the USA
• Training and installation support available
• 24x7x365 technical support available
Proven Products, Unrivaled
Service, and Great Support
Artel Video Systems Corp.
5B Lyberty Way,
Westford, MA 01886 USA
T: 978-263-5775
F: 978-263-9755
sales@artel.com
customercare@artel.com
www.artel.com
All specifications subject to
change without notice. ©2016
Updated 02/16/2016
CS200-128060-00_F
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