Real Freedom | Fiber Antenna Extender Product Manual
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Key
Component
Description
4
SDI
Indicates whether a valid SDI signal is being output.
5
SDI OUT
SDI/ASI output. Provides an SDI/ASI output if an SDI/ASI source has
been connected to the fiber base unit.
Note that this interface does not support 3G-SDI.
Connector: BNC (F)
6
RF2
Use to connect a Real Freedom Downconverter to the fiber remote unit.
Connector: BNC (F)
7
Fiber connector
Use to connect the fiber cable to the remote unit. The other end of the
fiber cable connects to the fiber base unit.
Fiber FC/APC
– S & D connectors and SMPTE are typically the most
used, but other connector types are available.
8
RF1
Use to connect a Real Freedom Downconverter to the fiber remote unit.
Connector: BNC (F)
9
DC1
Indicates whether the downconverter on RF1 has power and a comms link
with the remote unit.
10
PWR
Indicates whether the remote unit has DC power and has detected a fiber
base unit.
11
FTX
Indicates the state of the optical fiber transmitters.
12
DC2
Indicates whether the downconverter on RF2 has power and a comms link
with the remote unit.
13
10-36 VDC
DC input to power the unit.
Note that if you are using SMPTE fiber, then the remote unit does not
require DC power.
Connector: XLR-4 (M)
Connect a downconverter to a fiber remote unit
Connect downconverters to a fiber remote unit using the RF1/RF2 BNC connectors.
NOTE:
The connection between the downconverter output and the fiber remote cannot exceed a
reasonable distance without beginning to affect performance. The chosen system configuration
will influence the placement of components and the cable lengths required.
Connect a fiber remote unit to a fiber base unit
Use an appropriate fiber cable to connect the fiber remote unit to the fiber base unit. FC/APC
– S & D
connectors and hybrid SMPTE are typically the most used connectors, but other connector types are
available.
IMPORTANT:
Practice clean fiber handling procedures and clean all fibers prior to connection.
Dirt may be easily transferred from one fiber to another.
