BELRAM XT2 USGXT2 Transmitter User manual

USGXT²
12G-SDI & Gigabit FiberOptic Extender
User Manual
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Thank you
Thank you for purchasing the USGXT² 12G-SDI & Gigabit FiberOptic Extender.
This user guide provides technical specifications, instructions for installation as well as
operation (by qualified and professional technicians)
Safety and Notice 04
Overview & Contents 05
Features & Technical Specifications 06
Setup 07
Maintenance 09
Firmware Update 11
Troubleshooting 12
Table of Contents
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Safety and Notice
• Do not bend the power cord by force, or do not put heavy objects on the power cord to
prevent breakdown. It can cause a fire.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. You may be struck by electricity. Insert
the power plug firmly to avoid shaking. If not inserted firmly, fire hazard may occur.
• Use mains power with correct voltage. Not doing so may result in unit damage.
• Do not insert metallic objects (hair pin or ironware) or combustible foreign objects
(match, paper and so on) into the terminal hole, or drop the terminal. It may cause a fire
and an injury by electrical shock.
• Don’t put heavy objects on top of the product. It may cause malfunction.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify. It can cause a fire and an injury by electrical shock
due to abnormal operation.
• Place the product in an even and stable location. If the product falls down or is dropped,
injury and/or malfunction may occur.
• Do not spray water on the product. It may cause a fire and an injury by electrical shock.
Scrub the product surface softly with a dry towel.
• Do not twist or pull the optical cable by force. It can cause malfunction.
• Do not look directly at the light coming from the fiber optic connectors and cable as it is
harmful to the eyes.
• Use the unit in environmental temperatures between 0°C and +50. Not doing so may
result in unit malfunction.
Belram shall have no further obligation under the limited warranty (1 year) if the product has been
damaged due to abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, unusual physical or electrical stress, unau-
thorized modifications, tampering, alterations, or service other than by Belram or its authorized
agents, and causes other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the product in the ap-
plication for which the product is intended.
Belram underlines that the warranty only covers manufacturing defects.
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Overview
The USGXT² SDI extender is a rugged, tour grade fiber optic extender for transmitting
12G-SDI signals up to 4K @ 60Hz and Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T).
The bandwidth of 12G allows transmission of SDI signals up to SMPTE ST2082-2.
It features a monitor loop out on transmitter and dual output on receiver’s side.
Power is provided through Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connectors (mains power cables
included with Type E Schuko plug).
The BNC connectors are standard and compatible with all standard 75 Ohm BNC connec-
tors and SDI coax cable (we recommend using 12G certified coaxial cable to guarantee
maximum resolution).
The Neutrik etherCON CAT5E connector is compatible with standard RJ45 (we recom-
mend using network cables fitted with etherCON cable carriers to ensure the strongest
connection)
The USGXT² is fitted with Neutrik opticalCON DUO chassis for the optical link allowing for
a robust connection between sender TX and receiver RX. Common LC duplex multimode
and singlemode fiber may be used. However, we strongly recommend to use Neutrik op-
ticalCON DUO for the fiber link.
Contents
• 1 USGXT² Transmitter (TX)
• 1 USGXT² Receiver (RX)
• 2 Power cables with Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Female <-> Belgian Plug (2m)
Available accessories:
• Belden 4855R 12G coax cable with Neutrik UHD BNC connectors (different lengths available)
• Belden 1305A CAT5E etherCON Link Cable (different lengths available)
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Features
• Ruggedized touring quality 12G-SDI extender over optical fiber
• UHD 4K60 according to SMPTE ST 2082
• Multirate SDI (SD, 1,5G-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI)
• Automatic SDI Input switching
• Loop out on Transmitter
• Dual output on Receiver
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Suited for Neutrik opticalCON DUO or standard LC connectors
• Multimode (200m) & Singlemode (10km) hybrid
• Multi colored signal status LED
• Threaded hole for clamp stand or truss mounting
• CE Certified
Technical Specifications
Video Signal 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST 2082)
Optical Connection Neutrik opticalCON DUO (LC compatible)
Max. Resolution 4K UHD (2160p@60Hz)
SDI Color Space YUV, RGB
Video Bandwidth 12 Gbps
SDI EQ and Re-Clocking Yes, SDI input and output support up to 30m for 12G-SDI
SDI Compliance SMPTE ST-2081, SMPTE ST-2082, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE
292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 424M-B, ITU-R BT.656, ITU-R
BT.601, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 425M
Optical Fiber Compliance SMPTE 297M
Max. Transmission Distance 200m (Multimode fiber) - 500m for Gigabit
10km (Singlemode fiber) - 500m for Gigabit
Enclosure Lightweight anodized aluminum housing
Dimension TX and RX unit (L x H x W): 176mm x 56mm x 116mm
Weight 600g per unit (1,2kg total)
Device I/O Video: TX: 75Ω BNC SDI Input + Loop Output
RX: 75Ω BNC SDI Output (x2)
Optical: Neutrik opticalCON DUO
Network: Neutrik etherCON CAT5E female
Power: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP
Operating temperature -20°C to 60°C
Storing temperature -30°C to 70°C
Power Consumption 1,5W
Power Rating 100-240V AC
Suited for outdoor Yes, if not exposed to water (unit must be covered)
Miscellaneous Threaded hole for truss or stand mounting
5-color status LED
Corner Protection
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Setup
1. Connect the SDI source to the USGXT²
Transmitter unit (“SDI IN”).
Note:
You may connect a local monitor display on the
“Loop Out” connector.
2. Connect the CAT5E cable to the USGXT²
transmitter unit (“Data in”).
3. Plug the power cable in the USGXT² Trans-
mitter’s powerCON TRUE1 TOP chassis
(“Power”).
4. Connect the fiber cable to the USGXT²
Transmitter’s Neutrik opticalCON DUO
chassis (“fiber out”).
Note:
Multimode or singlemode can be used.
You can also use opticalCON LITE DUO or
standard Duplex LC optical fiber.
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Setup (continued)
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4. Connect your SDI display to the USGXT² Receiver unit (”SDI OUT 1”).
Note:
You can connect a secondary display to the “SDI OUT 2” output.
5. Connect the CAT5E cable to the USGXT² Receiver unit (“Data OUT”).
6. Plug the power cable in the USGXT²
Receiver’s powerCON TRUE1 TOP chassis (“Power”).
7. Connect the fiber cable to the USGXT² Receiver’s Neutrik opticalCON DUO chassis
(”FIBER IN”).
Note:
Multimode or singlemode can be used.
8. Check the status LED (engraved on top side of TX and RX):
If everything is connected correctly, the LED will show the SDI signal status:
• Off -> No Input
• Red -> SD-SDI
• Green -> HD-SDI
• Blue -> 3G-SDI
• Yellow -> 6G-SDI
• Purple -> 12G-SDI

Maintenance
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Optical fiber connections are capable of transmitting very high bandwidths but are prone
to dust and dirt. Therefore we strongly recommend a good maintenance after every use.
There are a couple of simple and cost effective ways to easily clean both the cables and
connectors on the XT² extenders. These cleaning tools are available through Belram.
Cleaning the USGXT² optical connector(s)
Required tooling:
Instructions:
1. Remove protective cap from Dry Cleaner.
2. Insert the tip of the Dry Cleaner in LC slot “a”.
3. Push down on the Dry Cleaner 4 - 5 times.
4. Remove Dry Cleaner and repeat for LC slot “b”.
5. The optical connector has been cleaned.
6. Repeat above steps if necessary.
• Dry Cleaner 1,25mm

Maintenance (continued)
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Required tooling:
Instructions:
1. Remove protective cap from the opticalCON DUO
connector.
2. Click the FOCD-STD onto the connector.
3. Insert the Dry Cleaner’s tip into the ferrule hole of
the FOCD-STD.
4. Push down on the Dry Cleaner 4 - 5 times.
5. Repeat for the remaining ferrule hole of the
FOCD-STD.
6. Repeat above steps if necessary.
Cleaning the optical fiber cables (opticalCON DUO, standard LC)
Neutrik FOCD-STD
(for Neutrik opticalCON DUO)
Dry Cleaner 1,25mm

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