Belden Grass Valley CopperHead 3404, User Manual

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System Overview
Signal paths in the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System
Signal paths in the CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System
The CopperHead 3404 Transceiver System utilizes an optical fiber link between the Base
Station and the Camera Unit to carry all of the required signals necessary for operation of
the camera and associated production equipment. The Camera Unit multiplexes electrical
signals from the camera and other remote sources and converts them to an optical signal
for transmission over the fiber. Simultaneously, an optical return signal is received at the
Camera Unit from the Base Station; this signal is then converted to electrical analog
information for use by the camera, camera operator, and auxiliary equipment at the camera
location.
When the hybrid fiber cable option is used, the link also provides power to the Camera Unit
and the camera itself. Only the single fiber link or hybrid fiber link is required between the
Base Station and the Camera Unit.
Fig. 2-3: Base Station to Camera Unit Connection