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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek MT-980C-SL singlemode eight channel video
transmitter. Please take a few minutes to read these installation instructions in order to obtain
the maximum performance from this product.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The MT-980C-SL operates as half of a transmitter / receiver pair for the transmission of eight
channels of high performance 10 bit digital NTSC, PAL, RS170, or RS343 video signals. The
MT-980C-SL is designed to operate with the MR or RR-980C-SL video receiver over one
singlemode fiber optic cable. The 980C-SL Series product is designed to operate over an
optical loss budget range of 0 to 15 dB. Refer to the data sheets for detailed performance
specifications.
INSTALLATION
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS UNIT SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON(S) AND MUST CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL CODES.
POWER SOURCE
THIS PRODCT SHALL BE POWERED BY A LISTED CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
This unit requires a +12VDC power source with a current rating of 1.25amps for proper
operation. The DC input is diode protected. The negative side of the power input is directly
connected to ground. ANSI/NFPA 70 Class 2 wiring is recommended. An American Fibertek
PS-12D is supplied with this unit.
POWER CONNECTION
Power is supplied to the unit via a two pin terminal connector on the right side of the unit. Follow
the label on the unit for proper orientation of +12 volt dc and ground.
