Orion X Installation and Operations Manual
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SDI (Interconnect)
Communication with SDI devices requires a mini coax connection with mini BNC connectors or 3G SFPs with
transmission speeds of 0.36 Gbps (SD-SDI, SMPTE 259M), 1.485 Gbps (HD-SDI, SMPTE 292M) and 2.97
Gbps (3G SDI).
Interconnect Cable
The cables used to connect the Orion X to the extenders are described here.
CATx
A point-to-point connection is required. Operation with several patch fields is possible. Routing over an active
network component, such as an Ethernet Hub, Router or Matrix, is not allowed.
Avoid routing Cat X cables near power cables.
If the site has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that CPU Unit and CON Unit are on the same phase.
Notes:
To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, correctly installed shielded Cat X cable must be used throughout
the interconnection link.
To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, all Cat X cables should have ferrites installed on both cable ends
close to the devices.
Type of Interconnect Cable
The Orion X requires interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T). The use of solid-core
(AWG24), shielded, Cat 5e (or better) is recommended.
Type of Cable
Specifications
Cat X Solid-Core Cable
AWG24
S/UTP (Cat 5e) cable according to EIA/TIA-568-B. Four pairs of wires
AWG24. Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
Cat X Patch Cable
AWG26/8
S/UTP (Cat 5e) cable according to EIA/TIA- 568-B. Four pairs of wires
AWG26/8. Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
The use of flexible cables (patch cables) type AWG26/8 is possible; however, the maximum possible extension
distance is halved.
Maximum Acceptable Cable Length
Cat X Installation Cable
AWG24
460 ft (140 m)
Cat X Patch Cable
AWG26/8
230 ft (70 m)
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