S708V & S7708V Instruction Manual
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CAUTION:
Fiber Options recommends that the enclosure
not be connected to any power source during installation.
Look inside the enclosure to determine the location of the
socket for the edge connector on the card. Orient the
card so that it will seat in the socket, and slide it into the
enclosure until the edge connector at the back of the card
seats in the socket. Seating may require thumb pressure
on the ends 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.
2 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
All fiber-optic links convert electrical signals of some type
or types into a light signal at the transmitter and convert
the light back to electrical signals for output at the receiv-
er. These electrical signal connections to the S708V
series consist of four BNC connectors on the transmitter
and receiver.
CAUTION:
Make sure all peripheral equipment that is to
be connected to the fiber unit is turned OFF during instal-
lation.
NOTE:
Fiber Options recommends using Belden 9259
RG59/U coaxial cable between the video equipment and
the fiber units. For best image, do not exceed the cable
manufacturer’s recommendation for maximum distance.
NOTE:
Coaxial cable must be terminated with female
BNC connectors to properly couple with the Fiber
Options equipment.
Connect up to eight video sources, such as cameras, to
the S708VT transmitter using terminated coaxial cables.
Connect monitoring equipment to the S708VR receiver
with terminated coaxial cables.
3 OPTICAL CONNECTIONS
The standard optical connector on Fiber Options’ units is
the ST type. Connect the pre-terminated fiber to the two
fiber units.
4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
4.1 RACK MOUNT CARDS
Make sure the power switch of the power supply is OFF,
and plug the supplied power cord into a suitable outlet.
Press the power switch to apply power to the modules in
the rack.
4.2 STANDALONE MODULES
1. Identify the power connector and remove it from the
module.
2. Make sure the power supply is not connected to any
power source, and strip approximately 0.25-in (6-mm)
of insulation from the ends of the cable.
3. Taking care to observe correct polarization of the
cable (see Table 1 for standalone modules), insert one
lead into one of the screw sockets and tighten the
screw. Repeat for the other conductor. Confirm the
security of the connection by a light pull on the cable.
4. Seat the connector in its position in the fiber unit.
5. Plug the power supply into a suitable outlet.
CAUTION:
The S708V can ONLY be powered by 13.5-
16 VDC. AC power must not be used.
Power up the peripheral equipment and verify system
operation by observing video on the monitor at the
receiver end.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
If the system does not perform as expected, refer to
Table 2 for an explanation of how to diagnose system
faults using the LEDs built into the Fiber Options units.
6 CONTACTING FIBER OPTIONS
For technical assistance in the U.S. or Canada, call the
Fiber Options Headquarters in Bohemia, NY. If you are
outside the U.S. or Canada, call the closest international
office as listed on the back page of this manual.
Have the following information available: exact model
number of your fiber-optic links, and a listing of the diag-
nostic indicators and their respective color or condition.
7 SHIPPING AND PACKING
Before shipping or transporting your Fiber Options unit,
pack it securely to prevent damage that could occur in
transit. Take care to protect all connectors, LEDs, and
corners from possible damage.
8 RETURNS TO FIBER OPTIONS
If any equipment must be returned to Fiber Options for
repair or replacement, you must obtain authorization from
our Return Authorization department before shipping the
unit.
NOTE:
Fiber Options will not accept return delivery of
any products without prior authorization.
Call Fiber Options at 631-567-8320 or 800-342-3748 and
ask to speak to a Return Authorizations representative.
You will be given full instructions for returning your prod-
uct at that time.
NOTE:
All authorized returns must be clearly marked
with the Return Authorization information. Please follow
the instructions completely.
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