Planet VF-402-T User manual

4-Channel Video over Fiber Bundle Kit
VF-402-KIT
User's Manual

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
3. Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8
inches) during normal operation.
CE Mark Warning
Warning: This equipment is a Class B product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Safety Instructions
This device is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and
use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and
static electricity when working with electrical device. All guidelines of this and the
computer manufacturing must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe
use of the device.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and ofce use in all EU countries (and other
countries following the EMC directive 2014/30/EU and LVD directive 2014/35/EU).
WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a
result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
device, end users of electrical and electronic device should understand the
meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as
unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
User’s Manual of 4-channel Video over Fiber Bundle Kit (VF-402-T + VF-402-R)
Model: VF-402-KIT
Rev: 2 (May, 2017)
Part No. EM-VF-402-KIT(v2)_v2.0

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Product Introduction ........................................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents ................................................................................ 5
1.2 Product Description.............................................................................. 5
1.3 Application .......................................................................................... 8
1.4 Product Features ................................................................................. 9
1.5 Product Specications .........................................................................10
1.6 Dimensions of Installing ......................................................................12
Chapter 2. Hardware Description......................................................................13
2.1 Panel Overview ..................................................................................13
Chapter 3. Installation.....................................................................................15
3.1 Limitation ..........................................................................................15
3.2 Preparation before Installing................................................................15
3.3 Order for installation...........................................................................16
3.4 Stand-alone Installation ......................................................................16
3.5 Rack and Wall Mounting ......................................................................17
Chapter 4. Precautions ....................................................................................19
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................20

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Chapter 1. Product Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Check the contents of your package for the following parts:
zVF-402-T – Video over Fiber Media Converter (Transmitter) x 1
zVF-402-R – Video over Fiber Media Converter (Receiver) x 1
z5V / 2A Power Adapter x 2
zUser’s Manual x 1
Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
1.2 Product Description
Reliable Long Distance Solution for Analog Surveillance System
To deploy AHD/CVI/TVI/CVBS analog camera in a remote place efciently and
provide high video quality and reliable signal, PLANET has developed the video
over ber media converter kit, VF-402-KIT, which is ideal for extending the
distance and signal conversion by transmitting the AHD/CVI/TVI/CVBS video
and data over the ber-optic cable. Adopting the intelligent encoding/decoding
technology and with the compact box, the VF-402-KIT CCTV over ber media
converter enables the videos to be delivered in high quality up to 20km long in
distance.

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Fiber Optic Communication for Video and Serial Data
The VF-402-KIT consists of a Video Transmitter and a Video Receiver:
zVF-402-T: 4-channel Video over Fiber Transmitter
zVF-402-R: 4-channel Video over Fiber Receiver
The VF-402-KIT is a digital ber-optic transmission system that brings users a
cost-effective solution for transmission of 4-channel uncompressed digital video and
one reverse RS485 async data over one single ber cable. The VF-402-KIT is an
adjustable free device providing high-quality and real-time video transmission. It
can be widely used in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), trafc surveillance,
security monitoring, automation control, intelligent residential districts, etc.
VF-402-T
Transmitter
Analog Camera VF-402-R
Receiver
DVR / Monitor
Up to 20km
Fiber-optic Wire
Video Line
Video
Video Video
Speed Dome
DVR / Monitor
Control Keyboard
|O|O|
|O|O|
Up to 20km
VF-402-T
Transmitter
VF-402-R
Receiver
Serial Line (RS-485)
|O|O|
Fiber-optic Wire
Video Line
Video
Video
Video
Data
Video

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Industrial Monitoring Systems
The industrial-level VF-402-KIT’s super wide temperature ranges from -20 to 70
degrees C, applicable to all kinds of environments. It supports hot plugging and
its 4-channel video adopts the full digital video non-compression and Gigabit ber
optic transmission technology that brings distortion-free videos over a long-distance
ber cable. Thus, it can observe working condition visually with LED. It can be
a standalone or rack-mounted structure, and is simple to operate with no eld
adjustment needed.
Control Center
VF-402-T
Transmitter
VF-402-R
Receiver
Fiber-optic Wire
VGA VGA Line
Video Line
Video
DVR
Video
Video
Video
Video
Video
VGA
Up to 20km

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1.3 Application
The VF-402-KIT consists of 4-channel video over ber optical transceiver and
receiver to transmit video and RS485 signal through a reliable single mode or
single ber link. It is an ideal cost-effective solution for surveillance system that
requires high display quality and high-performance signal transmission over long
distances. The VF-402-KIT can be installed easily by way of “Plug and Play”,
meaning the operator does not need to congure the pair of the video over ber
transmission in advance.
FactoryTrain Station
Control Center
Residential
Analog Camera
Analog Camera
Video Video
Video Video
Analog Camera
DVR Control Keyboard
Speed DomeLong Distance IR
Analog Camera
Video
Video
Video Video
Analog Camera
Analog Camera
Video Video Video
Video
Video
Video Video
Fiber-optic Wire
RS-485 RS-485
Video Line
Video
RS-485
VF-402-R
Receiver
VF-402-T
Transmitter
VF-402-T
Transmitter
VF-402-T
Transmitter
IR Dome
Mini Dome
Mini Dome
Analog Camera
RS-485
RS-485
RS-485
RS-485

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Typical Applications
zIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
zToll Collection
zTrafc Surveillance
zAir Trafc Management (ATM)
zRail Signaling
zPerimeter Alarms and Area Monitoring
zTelemedicine and Teleconference
zIndustrial Surveillance
zIntelligent Building
zCCTV Network
1.4 Product Features
zCompliant with hybrid video (AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS)
z20km long-distance data transmission
zFiber optic transmission of four video signals on one ber with RS485 data
signals which may be one way with the video or optional duplex
zStatus indication for power supply, optical signal and video
zHigh-speed synchronous digital transmission technology
zEffective against electromagnetic interference, radio frequency interference, 6KV
high-level lightning protection design
zGuarantees safe transmission under poor electromagnetic environment
zMaximum tolerable link loss for single mode single ber is 0.35dB/km
zVideo bandwidth of 60MHz, SNR>67dB
zSuper wide temperature range from -20 to 70 degrees C

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1.5 ProductSpecications
Model VF-402-T VF-402-R
Video Characteristics
Video Channel 4-channel bi-direction
Video Connector BNC
Supported Video Type 1080p: AHD/TVI/CVI
480p: CVBS
Video Input/Output Impedance 75ohm/unbalanced interface
Video Input/Output Voltage 1.0 Vpp / typical peak to peak value
Video Bandwidth 25 to 60MHz
Video Digital Bit Width 8/10 bit
Differential Gain (DG) <2% (typical value)
Differential Phase (DP) <2° (typical value)
SNR-weighted Scheme >67dB (typical value)
Data Interface
Data Channel 4 channels
Physical Protocol RS485
Operation Mode Simplex
Data Connector 4-pin terminal block with screw clamps
Data Rate DC-150Kbps
Data Distance RS485: 0-20km
BPS 0-115.2Kbps
Bit Error Rate (BER) <10-9
Optical Interface
Optical Connector FC
Fiber Type Single-mode, single ber
Distance 20km for single mode
Optical Wavelength TX: 1310nm
RX: 1550nm
TX: 1550nm
RX: 1310nm
Transmitter Coupled Power Max.: 0 dBm
Min.: -8 dBm
Receive Sensitivity -22 dBm
Link Budget From 15dB to 20dB at 1310nm or 1550nm
Cable 9/125μm single-mode cable

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Hardware Specications
LED Indicators
• Power
• Each channel
• Link (ber optic)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 157 × 116.5 × 48 mm
Weight 580g
Power Requirement 5V DC, 2A
Chassis Current Consumption 1.10 amp for 4-channel video and 1-channel
data
Mechanical Metal
Standards Conformance
Regulatory Compliance FCC, CE
Environment
Operating Temperature: -20 ~ 70 degrees C
Relative Humidity: 0 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -40 ~ 85 degrees C
Relative Humidity: 0 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Standard Accessories
Packet Contents
VF-402-T x 1
VF-402-R x 1
User’s Manual x 1
5V/2A power adapter x 2

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1.6 Dimensions of Installing
10.2
5.93
14.05 15
21.2117.217.217.2
5.1
106.35
59.7
8-R1.5
8-R3.25
130.92
93.32 13.413.4
157
118.52
141.12
17.5 19.2
58.3
8.4 9.3
8.111.3
88
D1+ D1- GNDD2+ D2-
OPT
5V DC

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Chapter 2. Hardware Description
2.1 Panel Overview
Front Panel:
5.1
D1+ D1- GNDD2+ D2-
Video interface
Item Description
VIDEO/V1…V4 Video input interface
LEDdenition
PWR: Power indicators -- when powered on, PWR LED is on.
LNK: Optical link indicator -- after connecting the ber connector, the indicator
will show green when optical signal is detected. But the indicator will be
off when optical signal is not detected.
V1~V4: Video indicator -- the indicator will show green when video signal is
detected. But the indicator will be off when there is no video signal.

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Rear Panel:
There is a power interface on the rear panel; the description of each is as follows:
OPT
5V DC
Power Supply
Power supply
Output 5V DC, 2A
Note
1. The device is a power-required device, meaning it will not work
till it is powered. If your networks should be active all the time,
please consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your
device. It will prevent you from network data loss or network
downtime.
2. In some areas, installing a surge suppression device may
also help to protect your converter from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the converter or the power
adapter.
Fiber interface
Item Description
FIBER/OPT FC-type ber interface.
Note
After the VF-402-KIT is powered on, wait for at least 15 seconds
before connecting the connector to the optical fiber port or else the
connector may be damaged or you may get an electric shock.

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Chapter 3. Installation
This section describes how to install your VF-402-KIT Video over ber and make
connections to the converter. Please read the following topics and perform the
procedures in the order being presented. The hardware installation of PLANET VF-
402-KIT Video over ber Converter does not need software conguration. To install
your VF-402-KIT on a desktop or shelf, check the following sections.
3.1 Limitation
The Video over ber Converter does not require any software conguration. Users
can immediately use any feature of this product simply by plugging in the cable
and powering it on. There is some key limitation on the video over ber converter.
Please check the following items:
zThe device is used for Point-to-Point connection only (transmitter to receiver)
and allows video and data to work on the same optical ber patch cord.
zIt comes with the 75 ohm BNC connector. The distance will change by the
quality of coaxial cables.
3.2 Preparation before Installing
In order to ensure your normal use, please make sure that you are using the
right optical path, right signal, good power grounding, and so on. We guarantee
all of our products are subject to strict test and aging, and we simulate eld
environment operation tests. Please contact us if there is any problem.
(1) Please carefully read the user manual of the product before installing.
(2) Please carefully read the safety instructions.
(3) Optical transceiver equipment shall not be disassembled by anyone without
authorization.
(4) Check the product model tag stuck outside the cabinet (T for transmitter, R for
receiver) to prevent incorrect installation.
(5) Optical transmitter is the transmitting part; its function is to convert the video,
audio and data, switching value, Ethernet, etc into optical signals and then
transmitting through optical ber cable. Therefore, the device that is connected
to this type of optical transmitter can have cradle head with cameras.
(6) Optical receiver is the receiving part; its function is to convert the video, audio
and data, switching value, Ethernet, etc into electrical signals. Therefore, the
device that is connected to this type of optical receiver can be a displayer or
matrix.

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(7) The relation of the video of optical transmitter and optical receiver is
one-to-one, which means V1~V4 of optical transmitter is one-to-one to V1~V4
of optical transmitter.
3.3 Order for installation
(1) Connect the interface of optical transmitter with camera or speed dome. Then
connect the optical ber and the power supply.
(2) Connect the interface of optical receiver with video interface, monitor, video
matrix and displayer. Then connect the optical ber and the power supply.
(3) Insert the power supply according to the conguration of device, correctly
accessing peripheral attachment. Check optical ber, data cable, video cable,
etc. on the basis of wiring diagram (accompanied with each set of optical
transceiver) of optical transceiver.
(4) After all the connection and passing inspection, power on to see if device runs
normally.
(5) Please install the lightning protection facilities and make sure the ground
connection is good when installing this device in the open air.
3.4 Stand-alone Installation
To install a VF-402-T/VF-402-R stand-alone on a desktop or shelf, simply complete
the following steps:
(1) Turn off the power of the analog camera/monitor to which the VF-402-T/
VF-402-R will be attached.
(2) VF-402-T (Transmitter): Connect coaxial cable from analog camera to video
BNC port of the VF-402-T.
(3) Attach FC single mode ber cable from the VF-402-T to VF-402-R in the
remote side.
Note
After the VF-402-KIT is powered on, wait for at least 15 seconds
before connecting the connector to the optical fiber port or else the
connector may be damaged or you may get an electric shock.
(4) VF-402-R (Receiver): Connect coaxial cable from monitor/DVR to Video BNC
port of the VF-402-R.

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(5) Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the VF-402-T/VF-402-R and verify that
the Power LED lights up.
(6) Turn on the power of the analog camera/monitor; the video LED (green)
should be lit when all cables are connected.
Speed Dome
DVR / Monitor
Control Keyboard
|O|O|
|O|O|
Up to 20km
VF-402-T
Transmitter
VF-402-R
Receiver
Serial Line (RS-485)
|O|O|
Fiber-optic Wire
Video Line
Video
Video
Video
3.5 Rack and Wall Mounting
Rack Mount: Make sure device is tightly mounted on the track

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Wall Mount: Mount device on the wall with screws

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Chapter 4. Precautions
(1) Insert ber rightly into the ber interface; avoid breaking off ber because of
applying too much force. The rolling diameter shall not be too short (not less
than 20cm).
(2) Fasten the retaining screw after connecting terminal blocks.
(3) Do not remove the dust cap before installation. Make sure to prevent dirt and
other things from getting into port or else the loss of optical signal will be
increased and the transmission quality will be affected.
(4) Note that optical transceiver matches well when installing device so as to
avoid work obstruction because of a different optical power, data interface
and transmission distance. Pay attention to the differences of transmitter and
receiver.
(5) Data interface is terminal block. To ensure good contact, it is required to insert
interface after thinning. Please use good-quality stranded and shielded copper
core, such as Belden, etc.

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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
Question Answer or Solution
Power supply indicator
is off.
Check if the power plug is tightly connected and
check the fuse wire of chassis.
Abnormal video data.
Check if local interference, poor-quality monitor and
optical output power are normal and in the range of
receiving sensitivity.
Irregular horizontal
grain or video images.
Incorrect video input synchronization -- check if the
grounding electrical level is equal, especially the
grounding electrical level of the power of optical
transceiver, and input and output device; check
the connection of video lines and if the input signal
complies with standard.
All indicators are off. Check if the power adapter works normally, modules
are completed, and the slots are right.
Video indicator of optical
receiver ashes.
Receiver is not receiving the right optical signal;
check if the link loss rate is normal. The rolling
diameter is too short (less than 20cm); impurities
on ceramic interface (gently clean it with alcoholic
cotton).
Video indicator of optical
transmitter is off.
Optical transceiver is not receiving video signal;
need to check the video input.
Snowakes emerge in
output video of receiver.
Bit error in transmission -- check if the link loss is
too much; the rolling diameter cannot be too short
(not less than 20cm); transmission is unstable
because operating temperature is too high.
Abnormal data.
Check if data protocol is right (if using RS232
transmitting RS485, etc.), the transmitting direction
is right (forward and backward or bidirectional),
connection is right or not (data is positive or
negative, transmitting or receiving), and the data
input is right or not.