Belden Thinklogical SDI-000S12-LCTX User manual

Revision A, September 2020

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Table of Contents
PREFACE.....................................................................................................................................................................4
About Thinklogical®, A BELDEN BRAND.....................................................................................................................4
About This Product Manual.......................................................................................................................................5
Note and Warning Symbols................................................................................................................................5
Product Serial Numbers......................................................................................................................................5
Connection to the Product..................................................................................................................................5
Firmware Updates ..............................................................................................................................................5
SECTION 1: REGULATORY & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................6
Class 1 Laser Information.............................................................................................................................................6
Symbols Found on Our Products .................................................................................................................................6
Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................................................................................6
North America.....................................................................................................................................................6
Australia & New Zealand ....................................................................................................................................7
European Union..................................................................................................................................................7
Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................................................................7
Standards with Which Our Products Comply ...............................................................................................................7
Supplementary Information ..........................................................................................................................................7
SECTION 2: PRODUCT FEATURES..........................................................................................................................8
Operating Requirements.....................................................................................................................................8
12G SDI Extenders.......................................................................................................................................................9
Transmitter Design Features ..............................................................................................................................9
Transmitter Part Numbers ..........................................................................................................................9
Receiver Design Features................................................................................................................................10
Receiver Part Numbers ............................................................................................................................10
Connection Diagram.........................................................................................................................................11
Video Format Tables ........................................................................................................................................12
12G SDI Extender Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................14
SECTION 3: SET-UP AND INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................15
Contents .....................................................................................................................................................................15
Unpacking the 12G SDI Extenders ............................................................................................................................15
Order of Installation Events........................................................................................................................................16
Pluggable SFP+ Modules.................................................................................................................................17
Fiber-Optic Cable..............................................................................................................................................17
Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................17
Handling....................................................................................................................................................17
SECTION 4: THINKLOGICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................................................18
How to Contact Us......................................................................................................................................................18
Customer Support ......................................................................................................................................................18
Website.............................................................................................................................................................18
Email.................................................................................................................................................................18
Telephone.........................................................................................................................................................18
Fax....................................................................................................................................................................18
Product Support..........................................................................................................................................................18
Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Return Authorization.........................................................................................................................................18
Our Addresses..................................................................................................................................................18
APPENDIX A: 12G SDI Extenders Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................................19
APPENDIX B: FPGA Download Installation Procedure........................................................................................20
APPENDIX C: 12G SDI Extenders Flash Program Code Update Procedure ......................................................21

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PREFACE
About Thinklogical A BELDEN BRAND
Thinklogical, a Belden Brand, is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber-optic and
CATx video, KVM, audio, and peripheral extension and switching solutions used in video-rich,
big-data computing environments.
Thinklogical offers the only fiber-optic KVM Matrix Switches in the world that are
accredited to the Common Criteria EAL4, TEMPEST SDIP 24 Level B, and NATO
NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN and the U.S. DoD DISA JITC UCR 2013 APL
information assurance standards. And Thinklogical Velocity products are the first
system with both KVM and video matrix switching capabilities to be placed on the
Unified Capabilities Approved Product List (UC APL) under the Video Distribution
System (VDS) category.
Thinklogical products are designed and manufactured in the USA and are certified to
the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut and is owned by Belden, Inc., St. Louis,
MO (http://www.belden.com). For more information about Thinklogical products and
services, please visit https://www.thinklogical.com.

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About this Product Manual
This product manual is divided into four sections: System Features, Set-Up & Installation, Regulatory
& Safety Requirements and Thinklogical Support. These are sub-divided to help you find the topics
and procedures you are looking for. This manual also includes a Table of Contents and Appendices.
Section 1 –Safety & Regulatory Requirements:Pg. 6. Thinklogical®strongly recommends that
you read this section prior to starting the hardware assembly.
Section 2 –Product Features:Pg. 8. Details the features and functions of your equipment.
Section 3 –Set-Up and Installation:Pg. 15. Contains all the requirements and procedures
necessary to connect and install your equipment, including FPGA updates.
Section 4 –Thinklogical Support: Pg. 18. Thinklogical provides the best customer support in the
industry. If you have any questions or wish to contact us for any reason, please refer to this section
of the manual.
Note and Warning Symbols
Throughout this manual you will notice certain symbols that bring your attention to important information.
These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text, preceded by a yellow exclamation point
symbol, as shown here.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful or important information at a point in the text
that is relevant to the subject being discussed. Please read this information thoroughly.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a red
stop sign, as shown here.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed. Please read this information thoroughly.
Product Serial Number
Thinklogical products have a unique serial number, which includes a date-code, printed on an
adhesive label that is affixed to the unit. The format for the date-code is 2 digits for the month,
dash, 2 digits for the year, plus four digits for a unique unit number. For example, 09-200127
indicates the unit was built in the 9th month of 2020 and is unit number 127.
Connection to the Product
Connections and installation hardware for our products use industry-standard devices and
methods. All wiring connections to the customer equipment are designed to minimize
proprietary or customized connectors and cabling. Power connections are made with regionally
appropriate power cords and approved methods.
Firmware Updates
See APPENDIX B: FPGA Download and Installation Procedure,pg. 20.
See APPENDIX C: 12G SDI Extenders FPGA Program Code Update Procedure,pg. 21.
Firmware updates are available through Thinklogical®. For technical assistance, please call us at
1-203-647-8700.

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Section 1: Regulatory & Safety Requirements
Class 1 Laser Information
Thinklogical ® fiber-optic products are designed and identified as Class 1 LASER products. This means
the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) cannot be exceeded when viewing the laser with the naked
eye or with the aid of typical magnifying optics (e.g. telescope or microscope).
Symbols Found on Our Products
Markings and labels on our products follow industry-standard conventions. Regulatory markings found
on our products comply with all required domestic and many international requirements.
Regulatory Compliance
Thinklogical’s®products are designed and made in the U.S.A. These products have been tested by a
certified testing laboratory and found compliant with the following standards for both domestic USA and
many international locations.
North America
Safety
UL 62368-1:2014Ed.2
CSA C22.2#62368-1:2014Ed.2
LASER Safety
CDRH 21 CFR 1040.10
Class 1 LASER Product
Canadian Radiation Emitting Devices Act, REDR C1370
IEC 60825:2001 Parts 1 and 2
Class 1 LASER Product
Electromagnetic Interference
FCC 47CFR Part 15 Subpart B: 2013 Class A
Industry Canada ICES-003: 2016 Ed. 6
SFP
Modules
Fiber-Optic
Cables
Class 1 Lasers
CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special
precautions under conditions of normal use.

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Australia & New Zealand
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take corrective action.
European Union
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Thinklogical, ABELDEN BRAND
100 Washington Street
Milford, Connecticut 06460 USA
Thinklogical’s products comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and carry the
marking accordingly.
Standards with Which Our Products Comply
Safety
IEC 62368-1:2014Ed.2+C1
CB Scheme Certificate
Electromagnetic Emissions
CENELEC EN 55022:2010 +AC:2011
Electromagnetic Immunity
EN 55024:2011+A1
CENELEC EN 55032:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2000 Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3:2008 Flicker
EN 61000-4-2:2009 Electro-Static Discharge Test
EN 61000-4-3:2006 A1:2008, A2:2010 Radiated Immunity Field Test
EN 61000-4-4:2004 Electrical Fast Transient Test
EN 61000-4-5:2006 Power Supply Surge Test
EN 61000-4-6:2009 Conducted Immunity Test
EN 61000-4-11:2004 Voltage Dips & Interrupts Test
Supplementary Information
The following statements may be appropriate for certain geographical regions and might not apply to
your location:
•This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil num
é
rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du
R
è
glement sur le mat
é
rial brouilleur du Canada.
•This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take corrective action.
•This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications in
which case the user may be required to make adequate corrective measures at their own expense.
•This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and has been verified as compliant
within the Class A limits of the FCC Radio Frequency Device Rules (FCC Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B
CLASS A), measured to CISPR 22:1993 limits and methods of measurement of Radio Disturbance
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
• The user may notice degraded audio performance in the presence of electro-magnetic fields .

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Section 2: Product Features
Designed to be compatible with the 12G SDI Input/Output Card for the TLX160 Matrix
Switch®, the 12G SDI Extension System accepts one video signal over one to four
standard BNC connectors.
DL and QL video signals are multiplexed into a single data stream where an SDI pathological TX SFP
module, which supports data rates between HD-SDI (1.5G) and 12G SDI, is used to transport the serial
stream over a single fiber-optic cable. An SDI pathological RX SFP module then receives the data.
Operating in either pass-through mode or demultiplex mode generates the output video signal and
allows cross-conversion between the input signal and the output signal. For instance, a Quad-Link 3G
input can be displayed at 12G Single-Link, and vice versa.
This product is a stand-alone design and is not compatible with TLX or SDI Extreme 3G+ Extender
product lines. It is only compatible with the 12G SDI I/O Card of the TLX 160 Matrix Switch.
Operating Requirements
➢12G SDI Extenders support the following signal formats:
•1 x HD-SDI (1.485/1.4835 Gbps), per SMPTE ST 292
•2 x HD-SDI (1.485/1.4835 Gbps), per SMPTE ST 372
•4 x HD-SDI (1.485/1.4835 Gbps), per SMPTE ST 425-3
•1 x 3G-SDI (2.97/2.967 Gbps), per SMPTE ST 425-1
•2 x 3G-SDI (2.97/2.967 Gbps), per SMPTE ST 425-3
•4 x 3G-SDI (2.97/2.967 Gbps), per SMPTE ST 425-5
•1 x 6G-SDI (5.94/5.934Gbps), per SMPTE ST 2081-10 MODE 1 and MODE 2
•2 x 6G-SDI (5.94/5.934Gbps), per SMPTE ST ST 2081-11 MODE 1
•1 x 12G-SDI (11.88/11.868 Gbps), per SMPTE ST 2082-10 MODE 1
➢The transport scheme is compatible with the 12G SDI I/O Card for the TLX160 Matrix Switch.
➢Transmit distances from up to 10km or 40km, depending upon the SFP module.
➢Requires use of non-MSA compliant, single-mode TX and RX SFP modules. (Not interoperable with
all other MSA compliant devices.)
➢All signals are transported via one single-mode fiber.
➢The Transmitter accepts a single, dual, or quad copper inputs (from a single video source). The
Transmitter multiplexes Dual-Link and Quad-Link inputs or passes through a single input to the
pathological SFP.
➢The Receiver converts the received fiber-optic signal back to its equivalent SDI signal or can convert
specific formats for cross conversion (See tables on pg. 13 for more information).
➢Thinklogical recommends Belden 6G (1694A) coaxial cable or better to extend 12G SDI signals.

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12G SDI Extenders
•Part numbers: SDI-000S12-LCTX (10km Tx), SDI-000412-LCTX (40km Tx)
SDI-000S12-LCRX (10km Rx), SDI-000412-LCRX (40km Rx)
•Uses up to four BNC connectors to extend one video source.
•Single-Mode Fiber-Optic Cable transports HD, 3G, 6G or 12G video with ancillary data.
Transmitter Design Features
Each module features a mounting bracket on each side.
•Dual-purpose USB mini-B Update Port:
➢Firmware Updates via FPGA Download Utility (see Appendix C, pg. 21).
➢Diagnostic and configuration information is available via a terminal program such as PuTTY or
Tera Term. The serial port is configured as:
Baud Rate: 38.4K, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop Bits: 1, Flow Control: None
➢1 USB Mini-B cable supplied, per chassis
•The transmitter automatically detects the incoming video data rate(s) on SDI inputs 1-4 and performs
the required operation without involving the user.
•If a single video signal is connected (HD, 3G, 6G, or 12G), it must be connected to SDI IN 1.
•Input SDI signals must conform to the list of supported configurations to be operational.
Transmitter Part Numbers
SDI-000S12-LCTX Single-Mode 10km Optics
SDI-000412-LCTX Single-Mode 40km Optics

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Receiver Design Features
Each module features a mounting bracket on each side.
•Dual-purpose USB mini-B Update Port:
➢Firmware Updates via FPGA Download Utility (see pg. 21).
➢Diagnostic and configuration information is available via a terminal program such as PuTTY or
Teraterm. The serial port is configured as:
Baud Rate: 38.4K, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop Bits: 1, Flow Control: None
➢1 USB Mini-B cable supplied, per chassis
•Select and Store Buttons:
For video formats that allow conversion, use the Select Button (B2) to cycle through the available
video formats. The Video Format LEDs will change to reflect each format, which becomes active
immediately (see Signal Formats Table 1on pg. 12). Pressing the Store Button (B1) saves the
current format to non-volatile memory. After a power reset, the saved format will return. If Button 1 is
not pressed, the previously saved format will return.
Receiver Part Numbers:
SDI-000S12-LCRX Single-Mode 10km Optics
SDI-000412-LCRX Single-Mode 40km Optics