OT Systems FT100 Series User manual

All Digital Fiber Optic Manufacturing Specialists
Installation and Operation Manual
FT100 Series
10-bit Digital Series
1-ch Video
Fiber Optic Converter
OT Systems Ltd., 2009
Rev 1.1

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Models covered in this manual
Standalone Units
Single-Mode Transmitters
FT100-SSTSA
FT100-SSTLSA
Single-Mode Receivers
FT100-SSRSA
FT100-SSRLSA
Multi-Mode Transmitter
FT100-SMTSA
Multi-Mode Receiver
FT100-SMRSA
Card Modules
Single-Mode Transmitters
FT100-SST
FT100-SSTL
Single-Mode Receivers
FT100-SSR
FT100-SSRL
Multi-Mode Transmitter
FT100-SMT
Multi-Mode Receiver
FT100-SMR
Remark:
If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg.
FT100-FST

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Table of Contents
(1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................3
(2) PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 4
2.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................4
2.2 Models selection table ......................................................................................5
(3) INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................6
3.1 General.............................................................................................................6
3.2 Standalone unit installation...............................................................................6
3.3 Card module installation ................................................................................... 7
(4) CABLE CONNECTIONS & SETUP PROCEDURES...............................................7
4.1 System cable connections ................................................................................7
4.2 Ground connection ...........................................................................................9
(5) OPERATIONAL GUIDES ......................................................................................10
5.1 FT100 Series Transmitter ...............................................................................10
5.2 FT100 Series Receiver ...................................................................................10
(6) SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................. 11
(7) DRAWINGS........................................................................................................... 12
(8) WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................12
(9) CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................12

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(1) Safety Instructions
Please be familiar with all information in this manual prior to installation and
operation.
Note 1: The products described each contains a Class 1 laser or LED fiber optic emitter. The
following safety precautions apply.
Warning: Do not disconnect the fiber optic connector while the unit is powered up.
Exposure to Class I invisible optical radiation is possible when the internal fiber optic
connector is disconnected while the unit is powered up.
Caution: Any access to the controls, adjustments, or performing operations, which are
other than those facilitated and/or specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Permanent eye damage or other bodily injuries may be resulted from such exposure even
for only seconds.
Note 2: This assembly contains parts sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD
precautionary procedures should be applied in the course of touching, removing or inserting parts
or assemblies.

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(2) Product Overview
2.1 Introduction
The FT100 Series products comprise of either single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic
transmitters and receivers catering for optical transmission of ONE forward (Tx →Rx) video
singal in one fiber. The products work at wavelength 1310nm or 1550nm with either a 9/125um or
62.5/125um fiber for single-mode or multi-mode transmission respectively.
A non-compressed 10-bit digital video transmission scheme is implemented which supports
multi-systems video in NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats. Time Division Multiplex (TDM)
technique is employed for digital transmission of forward video.
For the single-mode transmission, we also offer specifically designed products for long-haul
transmissions up to 60km. Their model names include a letter “L” in the suffix, e.g. FT100-SSTL
for Tx, FT100-SSRLfor Rx, etc.
The FT100 Series units are available as standalone units, which can be mounted
horizontally or vertically wall-mounted on any fixtures. The standalone unit comes with an
external power adaptor FT-PA/12V, which can be powered by a local residential power supply
outlet.
The FT100 Series units are also available as plug-in cards installed in 19” rack-mount
chassis deployed in small, medium to large systems. Each plug-in card occupies one slot space
inside the rack-mount chassis. The rack mount chassis has to be ordered separately which is
integrated with a power supply unit for powering the installed card modules.

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2.2 Models selection table
Type
Mode
Models
1
Descriptions Installation
requirements
Remarks
Standalone Units
SIngle-Mode
FT100-SSTSA Single-mode 1-Ch. Video Transmitter
Standalone Unit
Horizontally or
vertically
wall-mounted
Standalone
unit
FT-PA/12V
external
power
adaptor is
included for
the
Standalone
unit
2
FT100-SSTLSA Single-mode Long-haul 1-Ch. Video
Transmitter Standalone Unit
FT100-SSRSA Single-mode 1-Ch. Video Receiver
Standalone Unit
FT100-SSRLSA Single-mode Long-haul 1-Ch. Video
Receiver Standalone Unit
Multi-Mode
FT100-SMTSA Multi-mode 1-Ch. Video Transmitter
Standalone Unit
FT100-SMRSA Multi-mode 1-Ch. Video Receiver
Standalone Unit
Card Modules
Single-Mode
FT100-SST Single-mode 1-Ch. Video Transmitter
Card Module
Housed in
FT-C18
chassis
3
FT-C18
chassis has
to be
ordered
separately
FT100-SSTL Single-mode Long-haul 1-Ch. Video
Transmitter Card Module
FT100-SSR Single-mode 1-Ch. Video Receiver
Card Module
FT100-SSRL Single-mode Long-haul 1-Ch. Video
Receiver Card Module
Multi-Mode
FT100-SMT Multi-mode 1-Ch. Video Transmitter
Card Module
FT100-SMR Multi-mode 1-Ch. Video Receiver
Card Module
1
If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg. FT100-FST
2
FT-PA/12V works under 100 -240VAC, 50/60Hz power supply
3
Refer to FT-C18 product manual for specifications

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(3) Installation
3.1 General
All OT Systems products are thoroughly inspected, tested and securely packed before
delivery to ensure a stable, intact and trouble-free service. Please check the equipment upon
receipt for any visible damage which may have been caused during transit.
The FT100 Series standalone units (Fig. 3.1) can be either horizontally or vertically
wall-mounted, or mounted on any fixtures, etc. The Standalone unit works with an external power
adaptor FT-PA/12V powered by a local residential power supply outlet.
The FT100 Series card modules are housed inside the FT-C18 rack-mount chassis (Fig. 3.2)
with an included power supply unit. The whole chassis is powered by a local residential power
supply outlet. FT-C18 is a standard 19” (483mm) rack-mount chassis which occupies 4 rack units
space (177.8mm) in height. Each FT100 card module occupies one slot space inside and a total
of 18 cards can be housed inside the chassis.
3.2 Standalone unit installation
a) Mount the standalone unit onto a fixture, e.g. a plank, (either on the wall or on a flat surface)
with four screws piercing through the holes on the mounting frame to secure it in position.
b) The provided power adaptor should also be mounted on the same fixture or in the proximity
for connection of the supply cables to the unit, provided that an AC power supply socket is
nearby for powering the adaptor.
c) Once the unit is powered up, check that the red POWER LED on the unit is lit. If not, check
the power supply cable connections between the unit and the power supply socket.
d) Connect all the signal inputs and outputs at the back of the unit with appropriate cables:
fiber optic cable for optical link and BNC cable for video input/output (Tx/Rx).
e) With all the signals available at the input and output ports, check the status of LEDs located
on the unit. With correct status of each LED, installation is now completed [for LEDs status, see
Operational Guides on this manual’s section (5)].
Fig. 3.1 Standalone unit Fig. 3.2 FT-C18 chassis

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3.3 Card module installation
a) Insert the card module into the FT-C18 chassis along the top and bottom card guides of an
empty slot and push the card into the multi-pin socket at the rear firmly.
b) Repeat the above procedure for all the rest card modules. Unused slots must be covered
with blank panels (provided separately).
c) Once the chassis is powered up, check that the red POWER LED on the front and back
panels of the card modules are lit. If not, check the power supply cable connections between the
chassis and the power supply socket. For failures of individual card’s POWER LEDs, check the
corresponding card modules, whether they have been inserted properly.
d) Connect all the signal inputs and outputs at the back of the unit with appropriate cables:
fiber optic cable for optical link and BNC cable for video input/output (Tx/Rx).
e) With all the signals available at the input and output ports, check the status of LEDs located
on the unit . With correct status of each LED, installation is now completed [for LEDs status, see
Operational Guides on this manual’s section (5)].
(4) Cable Connections & Setup Procedures
4.1 System cable connections
Signal Type
Cable Type Connector
Optical Single-mode or Multi-mode fiber ST (or FC) Connector
Video Coaxial Video Cable BNC Connector
Typical System Cable Connections Diagrams:
Standalone Transmitter Standalone Receiver
Fig 4.1 Standalone unit to Standalone unit connection diagram

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Standalone Transmitter Card Module Receiver
Fig 4.2 Standalone unit to Card Module connection diagram
Card Module Transmitter Card Module Receiver
Fig 4.3 Card Module to Card Module connection diagram

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4.2 Ground connection
For enhanced safety precautions to reduce the risks of human hazards and physical
damages caused by lightning and other power surges, in addition to the incorporation of the
surge protective devices into the products, a screw is provided on the Standalone cabinets (Fig.
4.4). It is highly recommended that the Standalone unit must have good ground connections
made to the system earthing terminals in accordance with the local safety practice.
Fig. 4.4 Standalone unit earth terminal location

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(5) Operational Guides
5.1 FT100 Series Transmitter
LED Indicators
Indicator Color
Description
PWR Red Lit when power is supplied to the Transmitter.
OL Yellow
Lit when optical signal from receiver to transmitter is active.*
VIDEO IN / VIN Green
Lit when video signal is fed into the VIDEO IN connector.
* For products with uni-directional signal transmission, the OL LED on the Tx is not lit because optical signal from the Rx to the Tx is
always inactive.
Signal Ports
OPT -
ST (or FC) Optical Connector for fiber cable connection.
VIDEO IN -
BNC Video Connector for video signal input.
5.2 FT100 Series Receiver
LED Indicators
Indicator Color
Description
PWR Red Lit when power is supplied to the Receiver.
OL Yellow
Lit when optical signal from transmitter to receiver is active.
VIDEO OUT / VOUT
Green
Lit when video signal is received at VIDEO OUT connector.
Signal Ports
OPT -
ST (or FC) Optical Connector for fiber cable connection.
VIDEO OUT -
BNC Video Connector for video signal output.

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(6) Specifications
MODELS*
PARAMETERS
FT100-SST(R)SA
FT100-SST(R)
(Single-Mode)
FT100-SST(R)LSA
FT100-SST(R)L
(Single-Mode)
FT100-SMT(R)SA
FT100-SMT(R)
(Multi-Mode)
OPTICAL
No. of Fiber / Connector 1 / ST (or FC) 1 / ST (or FC) 1 / ST (or FC)
Wavelength 1310 nm 1550 nm 1310 nm
Optical Power Budget 17 dB 24 dB 23 dB
Max Distance 40 km 60 km 4 km
ELECTRICAL VIDEO
Channel / Connector 1 / BNC
System PAL, NTSC, SECAM
Bandwidth 6.5 MHz
Input/Output Impedance 75 Ohm
Input/Output Level 1.0 Vp-p typical
Differential Gain < 1% typical
Differential Phase < 1
o
typical
SNR >65dB
POWER
Power consumption 12VDC @ 3W
Power Supply Standalone Unit: FT/PA12V DC Adaptor
Card module: Powered by FT-C18 chassis
Connector (Standalone unit) 2-pin Screw Terminal
PHYSICAL
Weight Standalone unit: 0.56 kg Card module: 0.16 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) Standalone unit: 156 x 30.5 x 223 mm (MAX)
Card module: 148 x 20.4 x 213 mm (MAX)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature -40
o
C ~ +75
o
C
Storage Temperature -40
o
C ~ +85
o
C
Relative Humidity 0 ~ 95% non-condensing
MTBF >100’000 Hours
* If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg. FT100-FST

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(7) Drawings
Fig. 7.1 Dimensional drawings of Standalone unit (mm)
(8) Warranty Information
All OT Systems products are subject to limited life-time warranty offered by the company in
normal circumstances. Please refer to the OT Systems Products Warranty Statement for details.
Access to the statement is available in our company website at www.ot-systems.com.
(9) Contact Information
OT Systems Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Unit 1023, 10/F Landmark North
39 Lung Sum Avenue
Sheung Shui, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
[email protected]
OT Systems Ltd. (USA)
River Heights Business Park
5375 US Highway 34
Oswego, IL 60543, USA
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
[email protected]om