Fiber Options
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GENERAL
This manual is a guide to the installation and operation of the
S708V and S7708V series digital fiber optic video multiplexer
systems. Please read the entire manual before installing the
equipment.
These multiplexers offer simultaneous digital transmission of
eight full-frame video signals (color or monochrome). The
S708V units use multimode fiber while the S7708V units operate
over single-mode fiber.
Note:
The series numbers S708VT and S708VR will be used to
describe all models of transmitters and receivers unless noted
otherwise.
A complete system consists of a transmitter, S708VT, and a
receiver, S708VR. Units are designed for standalone operation
or for installation in Fiber Options’ 515R1 or 517R1 Card
Cages or 502R miniature enclosures. The S708VT transmitter
has four video inputs and one fiber output. The S708VR receiv-
er unit has one fiber input and four video outputs.
Unpacking the Unit
In the event that anything is missing from the following list, con-
tact your authorized Fiber Options dealer or representative.
S708VT Transmitter or S708VR Receiver
(S7708VT or S7708VR)
Instruction manual
Save the original packing materials in case it becomes neces-
sary to return the unit.
FIGURE 4: SYSTEM DIAGRAM
one
optical fiber
eight
video
inputs
eight
video
outputs
S708V
-T
S708V
-R
1 INSTALLATION
1.1 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
This fiber-optic link is supplied in two forms, as a stand-
alone module and as a rack card. Units should be
installed in dry locations protected from extremes of tem-
perature and humidity.
1.2 STANDALONE MODULES
Determine where the module is to be installed and
ensure that there is adequate space at both ends for
making the various cable connections and for reading the
diagnostic LEDs.
Standalone modules are provided with mounting holes
for four No. 6 screws (3-mm screws). The type of screw
chosen must be suitable for the surface on which the
module is to be mounted.
Some standalone modules consist of a rack card
installed in a standalone enclosure and are mounted in
the same manner. The rack card is normally installed in
the enclosure at the factory.
1.3 RACK CARDS:
Rack cards are designed to be installed in one of Fiber
Options’ 19-inch (483-mm) EIA standard card-cage
racks, either the 515R1 or the 517R1. They may also be
supplied in the 502R standalone rack-card enclosures.
1.3.1 515R1 AND 517R1 CARD CAGE RACKS
To install rack cards in a rack, follow these steps:
CAUTION:
Fiber Options recommends that the power
switch on the rack power supply be turned OFF and that
the rack power supply is disconnected from any power
source.
Make sure that the card is oriented right-side up, and
slide it into the card guides in the rack until the edge con-
nector at the back of the card seats in the corresponding
slot in the rack’s connector panel. Seating may require
thumb pressure on the top and bottom of the card’s front
panel.
CAUTION:
Take care not to press on any of the LEDs.
Tighten the two thumb screws on the card until the front
panel of the card is seated against the front of the rack.
1.3.2 502R STANDALONE ENCLOSURES
To install rack cards in standalone enclosures, follow
these steps:
CAUTION:
The rack card module can ONLY be powered
by 13.5-16 VDC. AC power must not be used.
S708V & S7708V: DIGITAL FOUR-CHANNEL VIDEO MULTIPLEXERS
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