Telecast Fiber Systems – CopperHead FS790 ProHD Transceiver System User Guide –
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Chapter 5.
Connection of the CopperHead FS-790 Transceiver
System
Prior to connecting your CopperHead FS-790 Transceiver System please insure that each of the required
cables is available for use. This includes standard video, audio and multi-pin cable sets required for your
particular installation. Please see the Appendix for information regarding cables, signals and custom multi-pin
cable fabrication. Covered in this chapter are:
1) Connections between the CopperHead FS-790 Base Station and the Camera Unit (Fiber Cable)
2) Connections between the CopperHead FS-790 Base Station and the base video infrastructure &
power components
3) Connections between the CopperHead FS-790 Camera Unit and external equipment
5.1. Connections between the CopperHead RM-FP790 Base Station and the
KA-F790 Camera Unit
The following table summarizes the various Fiber Cable connection options between the CopperHead FS-790
Base Station and the Camera Unit.
Cable Type
Base Station Power
Camera Unit Power
Distance Range Between Camera and Base
Tactical Fiber
Internal
Local Battery or AC
Power
Up to 10 KM
(This range can be extended to greater than
20 KM through use of the optional High Power
Laser - must be ordered at time of purchase)
SMPTE Hybrid
Fiber
Internal
Power Wafer
Camera Adaptor
240 meters
SMPTE Hybrid
Fiber
External – MPS
Power Wafer
Power Supply 95
Watts
1
Power Wafer
Camera Adaptor
5 KM between base and MPS power supply
240 meters between power supply and camera
SMPTE Hybrid
Fiber
External – HDX
Power Supply – 150
Watts
2
CopperHead
PowerPlus Camera
Adaptor
5 KM between base and power supply
3.2 KM between power supply and camera
Table 4 - CopperHead FS-790 Power Options
1. The optional external MPS Power Supply must be equipped with the appropriate Fiber Cable
connectors suitable to your system requirements. Please see Pages 43 for a description of the various
options
2. The optional external HDX Power Supply provides two ST Fiber Connectors for connection between
the HDX and the Base Station and a SMPTE 304M Connector for connection between the HDX and
the Camera Unit. Please see the User Guide supplied with the HDX Power Supply for more
information.
