GRASS VALLEY CopperHead 3050, User Manual

Page: 8 / 93

2
About CopperHead 3050
About the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System
About the CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System
The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System is a camera video, audio, and intercom
multiplexing system that installs itself between a portable video camera and its power
source.It connects via a single fiber optic cable to a Base Station in a truck, studio or other
video production setup. All video, audio and communications usually carried on multiple
coax and audio cables are sent, bi
-
directionally, over a single lightweight fiber over
distances as long as 5 km or more.
The Camera Unit fits between the battery or optional power supply and the camera. The
CopperHead Camera Unit is configured at time of purchase with special interface plates to
accommodate the appropriate camera battery type.
The camera battery or optional power source attaches to the Camera Unit, which in turn,
attaches to the video camera. Batteries accommodated are Sony V, PAG, and Anton-Bauer.
• The CopperHead 3050 Transceiver System consists of two main components:
• The CopperHead 3050 Camera Unit – this unit has two options:
• a) the battery physical interface system
• b) the fiber connector
The CopperHead 3050 Base Station – this unit has three options:
• a) the power configuration
• b) the fiber connector
• c) the intercom module
Typically options are determined at the time of product order and the units are delivered
pre-configured. Options can be field changed by qualified personnel. This User Guide
describes each of the possible options.