Siqura TETRA 4210 User manual

© Siqura 2017
Version 090902-1g
TETRA42x0TX&RX (MW10)
1. General description
TETRA 42x0 (4210 for multimode, and 4250 for single-
mode) digital-optical multiplexer/demultiplexer systems
can transmit signals through four unidirectional,
independent composite video channels and one bi-
directional data channel using one optical fiber per
system. Video and data/audio input signals are sampled
and digitised with 10-bit accuracy.
TETRA 42x0 TX unit receives input via the four BNC
connectors. It then converts and combines the four
channels of composite video with the data channel into
one digital data stream. This, in turn, is converted into an
optical signal, with a wavelength of 1310 nm. The
TETRA 42x0 TX also converts and decodes an incoming
1550 nm digital optical signal from the mating RX unit
that includes the data in the opposite (return) direction.
The TETRA 42x0 RX receives, converts and decodes
the video and data signals arriving through the optical
fiber via a 1310 nm optical carrier. It also converts and
serializes the incoming data signal and transmits this
information optically in the opposite direction towards
the complementary TX, using an optical wavelength of
1550 nm.
The composite video channels are digitally clamped after
being AC coupled at the inputs. The digital clamp is
compatible with NTSC and PAL sync timing. The video
channels are not compatible with non-video (NTSC and
PAL) signals.
The data channel I/O compatibility (RS-232, RS-422,
RS-485-4W, and RS-485-2W) and termination
configuration is selectable via an on board 10 position
dip-switch. See Data Configuration.
Front panel status LEDs indicate DC power OK, video
signal presence, local and remote link synchronisation.
TETRA 42x0 units are single-width (7TE) Eurocard-
sized modules and should be used in combination with
MC 11 or similar power supply cabinets.
Stand-alone models (/SA option, see supplementary
/SA-2 manual) need separate 12 Vdc power supplies.
A TKH Security PSA 12 DC-25 would be suitable.
Figure 1. Tetra 42x0 RX Front Panel. TX panels look similar,
with video inputs instead of outputs. See Table 1.
TETRA 42x0
Four Channel Digital Video Multiplexer with Two-Way Data
USER MANUAL

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2. Indications and connectors
Table 1 lists the front panel features of TETRA 42x0
modules (refer to figure 1). Connector pin assignments
are detailed in section 4.
TETRA 42x0 TX
o
(SC/UPC connector)
Optical video/data out, optical
data in
o
(BNC connector) 1-8
Composite video in
TETRA 42x0 RX
o
(SC/UPC connector)
Optical video/data in,
optical data out
o
(BNC connector) 1-8
Composite video out
TETRA 42x0 TX and RX
(2x)
Front panel screws
Status indicator LEDs
SYNC (red)
(orange)
(green)
No sync from optical in
or no internal sync
No sync from remote optical in
All sync OK
DC (green)
DC power OK
NV (red)
TX: no video in
RX: no video out
3. Configuration
To access the internal Data Type Select, Line Bias, and
Termination Dipswitch, remove the two screws on the
front panel as indicated in figure 3, and slide out the
circuit card assembly.
Figure 2: Location of Data Type Select, Line Bias, and
Termination Dipswitch
Figure 3. Access to internal configuration dipswitch
Table 1. TETRA 42x0 front panel features

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Data Type Select, Line Bias, and Termination
Dipswitch Settings:
Data Interface Compatibility Selection: Set switch
positions 1 through 5 of the Data Type Select, Line Bias,
and Termination Dipswitch to determine whether the
data port operates in RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 4W, or
RS-485 2W compatibility mode. Refer to Table 2.
1
2
3
4
5
RS-232
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
RS-422
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
RS-485 4W
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
RS-485 2W
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
Table 2. Selecting the Data Port Interface Compatibility
Note: The Factory Default Setting is RS-485 4W
Up is OFF, and Down is ON.
RS-422, RS-4852W, and RS-485 4W Manchester Line
Bias and, Termination: In addition to selecting the data
interface compatibility above, set positions 6 through 10
to satisfy the proper line bias and termination conditions
to insure proper operation. Refer to table 3.
6
7
8
9
10
RS232
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RS422
ON
BR
BR
OFF
OFF
RS485-4W
T
BR
BR
BD
BD
RS485-2W
T
BR
BR
OFF
OFF
RS-485 Termination (T): When switch position #6 is
OFF , the RS-485 input is unterminated. When it is the
ON position, the differential input is terminated with 120
ohms resistance.
For RS-485 installations, there might be a number of
RS-485 devices anywhere from 2 to 32 attached to the
differential bus. Normally, the devices at the two
extremes of the bus are terminated (switch #6 ON),
while intermediate devices are not (switch #6 OFF).
RS-485 2W and 4W Line Receiver Input Bias (BR):
Switch positions 7 and 8, when ON, connect 390 ohm
bias resistors on the (+) and (-) inputs. The (+) input is
biased towards (+V) and the(-) input is biased towards
(-V / GND). This bias ensures that the input line receiver
interprets the state of the differential bus as a logical
“zero” while all the drivers attached to the differential
bus are in a Hi-Z state. There must be at least one device
on the differential bus with the Line Receiver Input Bias
(BR) enabled (Switch #s 7 and 8 ON). Typically, BR is
enabled along with the termination at one end (only) of
the bus. However, if other devices occupy the end
positions on the bus, and are terminated, it needs to be
ensured that there is adequate bias on the bus for proper
operation. Sometimes other devices provide bias. If not,
enable BR on one of the TETRA 42x0 units on the bus.
To determine if adequate bias is present, while there is
no data activity on the bus (disable the master unit if
required) attach the (+) lead of a VOM to the (+) lead of
the bus and connect the (-) lead to the (-) lead of the bus
and take a voltage measurement. For optimum operation,
the reading should be at least +200 mV. If it is less, and
there are operation problems, enable BR by setting
switches 7 and 8 in the ON position on one TETRA
42x0 connected to the bus.
RS-485 4W Line Driver Output Bias (BD): Switch
positions 9 and 10, when ON, connect 390 ohm bias
resistors on the (+) and (-) outputs. The (+) output is
biased towards (+V) and the (-) output is biased towards
(-V / GND). This bias ensures that the input line
receivers in other RS-485 4W devices connected to the
bus interpret voltage level on the bus as a logical “zero”
while the TETRA 42x0 RS-485 4W output is in the Hi-Z
state. Sometimes other devices provide this bias. If not,
enable BD on one of the TETRA 42x0 units on the bus
by setting switches 9 and 10 in the ON position. To
determine if adequate bias is present, while there is no
data activity on the bus (disable the master unit if
required), attach the (+) lead of a VOM to the “A” lead
of the bus and connect the (-) lead to the “B” lead of the
bus and take a voltage measurement. For optimum
operation, the reading should be at least +200 mV. If it
is less, and there are operation problems, enable BD by
setting switches 9 and 10 in the ON position on one
TETRA 42x0 connected to the bus.
Table 3. Data I/O Configuration, Termination, and
Biasing for the Data Port. See text for the definition of
“T”, “BR”, and “BD”.
Note: The Factory Default Setting is All switches ON
(RS485 4W, Terminated and Biased)
Up in Off ,and Down is On

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4. Data Port Connector Pin Assignments
Terminal ID
RS232
RS422
RS485-4W
RS485-2W
INPUT +
IN
IN (+)
IN (+)
IN (+)
INPUT –
NC
IN (-)
IN (-)
IN (-)
OUTPUT +
OUT
OUT (+)
OUT (+)
OUT (+)
OUTPUT -
NC
OUT (-)
OUT (-)
OUT (-)
GROUND
COM
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
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5. Installation
1. Plug the modules into the appropriate power supply
cabinet (or hook up the /SA-2 models to corresponding
power supplies) and connect suitable video and optical
fiber equipment using appropriate cabling.
CLEAN THE OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTORS
PRIOR TO INSERTION INTO THE OPTICAL PORT.
For long electrical data links, twisted pair wiring should
be used. Through-connecting the signal ground lines is
recommended; equipment and cabling should be
installed and earthed such that protection is provided
against lightning and similar influences.
2. Upon powering up, the green DC LEDs and SYNC
LEDs should glow green, indicating link integrity. If a
SYNC LED shines red on either unit, there is no
incoming link synchronisation at that unit. If SYNC
problems occur after powering up, first check the
received optical power arriving at the unit with the red
SYNC LED using an optical power meter.
3. With the optical link in good order, connecting a video
signal should make the corresponding channel's TX and
RX NV (no video) LEDs go out.
An RX NV LED still lit would indicate that no decode-
able video signal is arriving through the associated
channel.
6. Technical specifications
In the following Optical Specifications section:
a) 4210 refers to an TETRA 4210 TX and TETRA
4210 RX pair for multimode operation
b) 4250 refers to an TETRA 4250 TX and TETRA
4250 RX pair for single-mode operation
Optical
4210 TETRA 42x0
4250
Unit
TX Output Wavelength
1310
1310
nm
RX Output Wavelength
1550
1550
Nm
No. of fibers, fiber type
1, MM
1, SM
TX Output Power
>-4
>-4
dBm
RX Min.Input Power
-22
-28
dBm
TX to RX Link Budget
18
24
dB
Rx Output Power
-7
-7
dBm
TX Min. input power
-22
-25
dBm
RX to TX Link Budget
23
27
dB
Link Length, Max
4*
52
km
*Range may be limited by fiber bandwidth.
Table 5. TETRA 42x0 TX/RX Optical Specifications
The technical specifications of the TETRA 42x0 system
are listed in table 6 below.
TETRA 42x0
4210
4210
Video
No. of channels
4
Video format
PAL/NTSC
Input/Output level
1, nominal
Vpp
DC restore(clamping)
Yes
Bandwidth (-3 dB)
6
MHz
Sampling res @ freq.
10 bit @56 MHz
Differential gain
<2
%
Differential phase
<1
°
Group delay
<20
ns
SNR
>63 (wtd.)
dB
Data
Number of channels
1, full duplex
Data format
Asynchronous, serial
Data interfaces
RS-232, RS-422, RS485 (2W or 4W)
Data rate
DC to 256 kbit/s (RS-422/RS-485)
DC to 115,2 kbit/s (RS-232)
Sampling Rate
3 MSamples/s
Environmental and Safety
Operating temp.
-40 to +74
C
Relative humidity
< 95 % (no condensation)
MTBF
>100,000
hrs
Electrical safety
AL / IEC / EN 60950-1
UL recognition file
E242498
Laser safety
IEC 60825-1, IEC 60825-2
EMC immunity
EN 55024, EN 50130-4, EN 61000-6-2
EMC emission
EN 55022 (Class B)
FCC 47 CFR 15 (Class B)
Electrical
Supply voltages
12-15 (/SA)
Vdc
Power consumption
<2.6
W
Current
200 @ 12 V
mA
Mechanical
Optical connector
ST/PC SC/UPC
Video connector
BNC 75 
Data connectors
5-pin screw terminal
Dimensions
HxWxD =128 x 35 x 190
mm
Weight (approx.)
480
g
Table 6. TETRA 42x0 TX/RX Technical Specifications
Table 4. Pin assignments for the Data I/O port (five
position pluggable screw terminal )

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7. Care and maintenance
For reliable operation of TETRA 42x0 modules, observe
the following precautions:
- Prevent dust from collecting on the equipment
- Protect the equipment against moisture
- Maintain sufficient free space around the equipment for
cooling.
8. Safety, EMC, ESD
General
The safety information contained in this section, and on other
pages of this manual, must be observed whenever this unit is
operated, serviced, or repaired. Failure to comply with any
precaution, warning, or instruction noted in the manual is in
violation of the standards of design, manufacture, and intended use
of the unit.
Installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of this equipment
are to be performed by trained personnel aware of the hazards
involved. For correct and safe use of the equipment and in order to
keep the equipment in a safe condition, it is essential that both
operating and servicing personnel follow standard safety procedures
in addition to the safety precautions and warnings specified in this
manual, and that this unit be installed in locations accessible to
trained service personnel only.
Siqura assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply
with any of these safety requirements.
UL/IEC/EN 60950-1: General safety requirements
The equipment described in this manual has been designed and
tested according to the UL/IEC/EN 60950-1 safety
requirements.
If there is any doubt regarding the safety of the equipment, do not
put it into operation. This might be the case when the equipment
shows physical damage or is stressed beyond tolerable limits (e.g.
during storage and transportation).
Before opening the equipment, disconnect it from all power sources.
The equipment must be powered by a SELV*) power supply.
When this unit is operated in extremely elevated temperature
conditions, it is possible for internal and external metal surfaces to
become extremely hot.
Optical safety
This optical equipment contains Class 1M lasers or LEDs and
has been designed and tested to meet IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2
and IEC 60825-2:2004 safety class 1M requirements.
Optical equipment presents potential hazards to testing and
servicing personnel owing to high levels of optical radiation. When
using magnifying optical instruments, avoid looking directly into
the output of an operating transmitter or into the end of a fiber
connected to an operating transmitter, or there will be a risk of
permanent eye damage.Precautions should be taken to prevent
exposure to optical radiation when the unit is removed from its
enclosure or when the fiber is disconnected from the unit. The
optical radiation is invisible to the eye.
Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The installer is responsible for ensuring that the label depicted
below (background: yellow; border and text: black) is present in
the restricted locations where this equipment is installed.
The locations of all optical connections are listed in the Indications
and Connectors section of this manual.
Optical outputs and wavelengths are listed in the Technical
Specifications section of this manual.
Hazard Level 1M

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EMC
Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment
could cause radio interference.
This device has been tested and found to meet the CE regulations
relating to EMC and complies with the limits for a Class A device,
pursuant to 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.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference to radio communications in any installation. The
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy;
improper use or special circumstances may cause interference to other
equipment or a performance decrease due to interference radiated by
other equipment. In such cases, the user will have to take appropriate
measures to reduce such interactions between this and other
equipment.
Note that the warning above does not apply to TKH Security products
which comply with the limits for a Class B device. For product-
specific details, refer to the EU Declaration of Conformity.
Any interruption of the shielding inside or outside the equipment could
make the equipment more prone to fail EMC requirements.
To ensure EMC compliance of the equipment, use shielded cables for
all signal cables including Ethernet, such as CAT5E SF/UTP or better,
as defined in ISO IEC 11801. For power cables, unshielded three wire
cable (2p + PE) is acceptable Ensure that all electrically connected
components are carefully earthed and protected against surges (high
voltage transients caused by switching or lightning).
ESD
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic
components. Proper precautions should be taken against ESD
when opening the equipment.
*) SELV: conforming to IEC 60950-1, <60 Vdc output, output voltage
galvanically isolated from mains. All power supplies or power supply
cabinets available from Siqura comply with these SELV requirements.
9. Product Disposal
Recycling The unit contains valuable materials which qualify
for recycling. In the interest of protecting the natural
environment, properly recycling the unit at the end
of its service life is imperative.
10. EU Declaration of Conformity
The EU Declaration of Conformity for this product is available at
http://www.tkhsecurity.com/support-files.