OT Systems FT210DB Series User manual

All Digital Fiber Optic Manufacturing Specialists
Installation and Operation Manual
FT210DB Series
10-bit Digital Series
2-ch Video with 1 Bi-directional Data
Fiber Optic Converter
OT Systems Ltd., 2009
Rev 1.1

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Models covered in this manual
Standalone Units
Single-Mode Transmitters
FT210DB-SSTSA
FT210DB-SSTLSA
Single-Mode Receivers
FT210DB-SSRSA
FT210DB-SSRLSA
Multi-Mode Transmitter
FT210DB-SMTSA
Multi-Mode Receiver
FT210DB-SMRSA
Card Modules
Single-Mode Transmitters
FT210DB-SST
FT210DB-SSTL
Single-Mode Receivers
FT210DB-SSR
FT210DB-SSRL
Multi-Mode Transmitter
FT210DB-SMT
Multi-Mode Receiver
FT210DB-SMR
Remark:
If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg.
FT210DB-FST

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Table of Contents
(1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................3
(2) PRODUCT OVERVIEW........................................................................................4
2.1Introduction....................................................................................................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 Data port assignment and pin connections ...................................................9
4.3 Dip switch setting procedures......................................................................10
4.4 Ground connection......................................................................................12
(5) OPERATIONAL GUIDES....................................................................................13
5.1 FT210DB Series Transmitter.......................................................................13
5.2 FT210DB Series Receiver...........................................................................13
(6) SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................14
(7) DRAWINGS........................................................................................................15
(8) WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................15
(9) CONTACT INFORMATION.................................................................................15

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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 contain 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 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 FT210DB Series products comprise of either single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic
transmitters and receivers for the optical transmission of TWO forward (Tx → Rx) video and ONE
bi-directional (Tx ↔ Rx) data signal on one fiber. The products work at wavelengths of 1310nm
and 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
video in NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats. Transparent data transmission is also accomplished in
RS232, RS422 and RS485 formats regardless of the type of communication protocol
implemented within the system. Time Division Multiplex (TDM) technology is employed for digital
transmission of forward video and data; whereas optical Wavelength Division Multiplex (WDM)
technology is employed for simultaneous reverse data transmission as well as bi-directional data
transmission.
For single-mode transmission, we also offer specifically designed products for long-haul
transmissions up to 60km. These models include the letter “L” in the suffix, e.g. FT210DB-SSTL
for Tx, FT210DB-SSRLfor Rx, etc.
The FT210DB Series units are available as standalone units, which can be mounted
horizontally or vertically wall-mounted on any fixture. The standalone unit comes with an external
power supply FT-PA/12V, which can be powered by local 110/220V power.
The FT210DB Series units are also available as plug-in card modules installed in a 19”
rack-mount chassis. Each plug-in card occupies one slot in the rack-mount chassis. The rack
mount chassis has to be ordered separately, and comes with its own power supply for powering
the installed card modules.

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2.2 Models selection table
Type
Mode
Models1
Descriptions
Installation
requirements
Remarks
Standalone Units
SIngle-Mode
FT210DB-SSTSA
Single-mode 2-Ch. Video Transmitter
& 1 Data Transceiver Standalone Unit
Horizontally or
vertically
wall-mounted
Standalone
unit
FT-PA/12V
external
power
supply is
included for
the
Standalone
unit2
FT210DB-SSTLSA
Single-mode Long-haul 2-Ch. Video
Transmitter & 1 Data Transceiver
Standalone Unit
FT210DB-SSRSA
Single-mode 2-Ch. Video Receiver &
1 Data Transceiver Standalone Unit
FT210DB-SSRLSA
Single-mode Long-haul 2-Ch. Video
Receiver & 1 Data Transceiver
Standalone Unit
Multi-Mode
FT210DB-SMTSA
Multi-mode 2-Ch. Video Transmitter &
1 Data Transceiver Standalone Unit
FT210DB-SMRSA
Multi-mode 2-Ch. Video Receiver & 1
Data Transceiver Standalone Unit
Card Modules
Single-Mode
FT210DB-SST
Single-mode 2-Ch. Video Transmitter
& 1 Data Transceiver Card Module
Housed in
FT-C18
chassis3
FT-C18
chassis has
to be
ordered
separately
FT210DB-SSTL
Single-mode Long-haul 2-Ch. Video
Transmitter & 1 Data Transceiver
Card Module
FT210DB-SSR
Single-mode 2-Ch. Video Receiver &
1 Data Transceiver Card Module
FT210DB-SSRL
Single-mode Long-haul 2-Ch. Video
Receiver & 1 Data Transceiver Card
Module
Multi-Mode
FT210DB-SMT
Multi-mode 2-Ch. Video Transmitter &
1 Data Transceiver Card Module
FT210DB-SMR
Multi-mode 2-Ch. Video Receiver & 1
Data Transceiver Card Module
1If the optical connector is FC type, the suffix in the model number will be “-FXX”. Eg. FT210DB-FST
2FT-PA/12V works under 100 -240VAC, 50/60Hz power supply
3Refer 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 packaged 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 shipping.
The FT210DB Series standalone units (Fig. 3.1) can be either horizontally or vertically
wall-mounted, or mounted on any fixture. The Standalone unit works with an external power
supply FT-PA/12V powered by local 110/220V power.
The FT210DB 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 local 110/220V power.
FT-C18 is a standard 19” (483mm) rack-mount chassis which occupies 4 rack units (177.8mm) in
height. Each FT210DB card module occupies one slot 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, (either on the wall or on a flat surface) with four
screws through the holes on the mounting frame to secure it in position.
b) The provided power supply 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) Connect all the signal inputs and outputs at the back of the unit with appropriate cables:
fiber optic cable for optical link, BNC cables for video inputs/outputs (Tx/Rx), and UTP cable for
data input/output (Tx/Rx).
d) 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.
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. Secure with the provided
thumb screws.
b) Repeat the above procedure for all the rest card modules. Unused slots must be covered
with blank panels provided.
c) Connect all the signal inputs and outputs at the back of the unit with appropriate cables:
fiber optic cable for optical link, BNC cables for video inputs/outputs (Tx/Rx), and UTP cable for
data input/output (Tx/Rx).
d) 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.
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
Data
Twisted-pair Cable
Screw Terminal Block
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 Data port assignment and pin connections
For data input and output connections, please note the following pin assignment:
Pin Assignment
(Screw Terminal
Block)
Data format
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
RS422/485 (4-Wire)
IN(+)
IN(-)
OUT(+)
OUT(-)
N/A
N/A
N/A
RS485 (2-Wire)
IN/OUT (+)
IN/OUT (-)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RS232
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
IN
OUT
Sig. COM
4-Wire RS422/485 Full Duplex Data communication connection diagram:
Transmitter End Receiver End
User’s Equipment
DATA PORT
(7-PIN)
DATA PORT
(7-PIN)
User’s Equipment
TX(+)
1 IN(+)
1 IN(+)
TX(+)
TX(-)
2 IN(-)
2 IN(-)
TX(-)
RX(+)
3 OUT(+)
3 OUT(+)
RX(+)
RX(-)
4 OUT(-)
4 OUT(-)
RX(-)
5 N/A
5 N/A
6 N/A
6 N/A
7 N/A
7 N/A
Fig. 4.4.1 Connector Pin Assignments for 4-wire RS422/485 data format at Data port
2-Wire RS485 Half Duplex Data communication connection diagram:
Transmitter End Receiver End
User’s Equipment
DATA PORT
(7-PIN)
DATA PORT
(7-PIN)
User’s Equipment
TX/RX(+)
1 IN/OUT(+)
1 IN/OUT(+)
TX/RX(+)
TX/RX(-)
2 IN/OUT(-)
2 IN/OUT(-)
TX/RX(-)
3 N/A
3 N/A
4 N/A
4 N/A
5 N/A
5 N/A
6 N/A
6 N/A
7 N/A
7 N/A
Fig. 4.4.2 Connector Pin Assignments for 2-wire RS485 data format at Data port.

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RS232 Data communication connection diagram:
Transmitter End Receiver End
User’s Equipment
DATA PORT
(7-PIN)
DATA PORT
(7-PIN)
User’s Equipment
1 N/A
1 N/A
2 N/A
2 N/A
3 N/A
3 N/A
4 N/A
4 N/A
TX
5 IN
5 IN
TX
RX
6 OUT
6 OUT
RX
Sig. COM
7 Sig. COM
7 Sig. COM
Sig. COM
Fig. 4.4.3 Connector Pin Assignments for RS232 data format at Data port
4.3 Dip switch setting procedures
The only setup procedure is to select the appropriate line terminations and data
transmission formats. Selections must be made by setting the dip switches (Fig. 4.5) through the
access on the front panel.
(b) Dip switches on FT210DR Series Card Module
Fig. 4.5 Location of Dip Switches
(a) Dip switches on FT210DR Series Standalone unit

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Dip switch settings for various types of data transmissions
Function / Switch No.
Sw. 3
Sw. 4
RS485 (2-Wire)
OFF
OFF
RS422/485 (4-Wire)*
OFF
ON
RS232
ON
OFF
* Factory setting [RS422/485 (4-Wire)]
Dip switch settings for line terminations
Line Output Termination Line Input Termination
Function / Switch No.
Sw. 1
Line Output Terminated
ON
Line Output Unterminated*
OFF
Function / Switch No.
Sw. 2
Line Input Terminated
ON
Line Input Unterminated*
OFF
* Factory setting (Line Output and Line Input “Unterminated”)
Industrial practice for line terminations
For RS422 4-wire communication, it is suggested to keep the input and output lines
terminated in the ONE Tx to ONE Rx configuration.
For RS485 2/4-wire communication, the RS485 device can be disabled to stay in a Hi-Z
state. It is very important that the data lines have to be terminated with a resistor being
connected across the pair wires so as to eliminate the residual standing signal waves on the
lines in the Hi-Z line condition. So, it is recommended that the lines should be terminated with the
appropriate resistance. When more than one RS485 device are connected in a daisy-chain
configuration, only the farthest device on the loop, i.e. the device located at the end of the line,
should be terminated; whereas the middles ones are set to “Unterminated” status. See the figure
4.6 below for reference.
(a) RS485/422 4-wires Bus structure (b) RS485 2-wire Bus structure
Fig. 4.6 Termination of different Bus structures

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4.4 Ground connection
For enhanced safety to reduce the risks of electrical shock and physical damage, caused by
lightning and other power surges, as well as a connection to the surge suppresion devices in the
product, a screw terminal is provided on the Standalone cabinets (Fig. 4.7). It is highly
recommended that the Standalone unit have good ground connections to the buildings ground in
accordance with the local codes.
Fig. 4.7 Standalone unit earth ground terminal location

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(5) Operational Guides
5.1 FT210DB 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
V1
Green
Lit when video signals are fed into the VIDEO IN connectors.
V2
Green
DATA
IN
Red
Blinks when input data is available at Tx.
OUT
Green
Blinks when output data is available at Tx.
Signal Ports
OPT -
ST (or FC) Optical Connector for fiber cable connection.
VIDEO IN -
BNC Video Connectors for video signal inputs.
DATA -
7-pin Screw Terminal Block for data signal.
5.2 FT210DB 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
V1
Green
Lit when video signals are received at VIDEO OUT connectors.
V2
Green
DATA
IN
Red
Blinks when input data is available at Tx.
OUT
Green
Blinks when output data is available at Tx.
Signal Ports
OPT -
ST (or FC) Optical Connector for fiber cable connection.
VIDEO OUT -
BNC Video Connectors for video signal outputs.
DATA -
7-pin Screw Terminal Block for data signal.

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(6) Specifications
MODELS*
PARAMETERS
FT210DB-SST(R)SA
FT210DB-SST(R)
(Single-Mode)
FT210DB-SST(R)LSA
FT210DB-SST(R)L
(Single-Mode)
FT210DB-SMT(R)SA
FT210DB-SMT(R)
(Multi-Mode)
OPTICAL
No. of Fiber / Connector
1 / ST (or FC)
1 / ST (or FC)
1 / ST (or FC)
Wavelength
1310/1550 nm
1550/1310 nm
1310/1550 nm
Optical Power Budget
17 dB
24 dB
23 dB
Max Distance
40 km
60 km
2 km
ELECTRICAL VIDEO
Channel / Connector
2 / BNC
System
PAL, NTSC, SECAM
Bandwidth
≥6.0 MHz
Input/Output Impedance
75 Ohm
Input/Output Level
1.0 Vp-p typical
Differential Gain
< 1% typical
Differential Phase
< 1otypical
SNR
>65dB
DATA
Channel / Connector
1 / 7-pin Screw Terminal
Direction
Bi-directional (Duplex)
Electrical Format
RS232, RS422, RS485 (2-wire, 4-wire) Tri-state
Transmission Rate
0~256Kbps
POWER
Power consumption
12VDC @ 4.8 W
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: 0.2 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
-40oC ~ +75oC
Storage Temperature
-40oC ~ +85oC
Relative Humidity
0 ~ 95% non-condensing
MTBF
>100’000 Hours
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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 a 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]
[e-mail]
OT Systems Ltd. (USA)
River Heights Business Park
5375 US Highway 34
Oswego, IL 60543, USA
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
[e-mail]