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Installation
1.
Identify the connectors on the Transmitter (LC Fiber out) and Receiver (LC FIBER in)
as indicated on the product labels.
2.
Verify that the distance between the Transmitter and Receiver is within MuxLab
specifications (see Specifications table).
3.
To install the Transmitter:
3a.
Connect the Transmitter to the SDI video source with a BNC 75-ohm coaxial
cable. Respect the cable distance shown in the specifications table.
3b.
Remove the white protective plug from the LC connector. Connect one LC
connectorized singlemode optical fiber cable. Keep the protective white plug and
place it back on the LC connector if the fiber is later removed or not present.
3c.
DO NOT LOOK into the fiber or module when the power is on.
3d.
Plug a power supply or the special power cable. The special power cable has a
locking mechanism, push the plug and rotate the lock it until it is secure.
4.
To install the Receiver:
4a.
Connect the Receiver to the SDI display equipment with a BNC 75 ohm compliant
cable. Respect the cable distance shown in the specifications table.
4b.
Remove the protective white plug. Connect the remaining end side of the fiber to
the Receiver. Keep the protective white plug and put it back if the fiber is removed
or not present.
4c.
Plug a power supply or the special power cable. The special power cable has a
locking mechanism, push the plug and rotate the lock it until it is secure.
5.
Power the equipment and verify the image quality. Verify if both power LEDs are
ON. With a valid source check that both the Transmitter Signal LED and the
Receiver Signal LED are ON.
Troubleshooting
The following table describes some of the symptoms, probable causes and possible solutions
with respect to the installation of the 3G-SDI Extender Kit:
LEDS
Status
Possible cause
Action
Power LED
(both TX &
RX units)
OFF
No AC power or
defective power supply.
Try replacing the two power
supplies.
Signal LED
(TX unit)
OFF
No source signal or
incompatible signal.
Check source signal.
Check coax cable. It must be 75
ohm and the length must be less
than 330ft (100m).
Signal LED
(RX unit)
OFF
No source signal or
incompatible signal.
Fiber not connected or
broken.
Remote unit off or
defective.
Check source signal.
Check fiber cable.
Check distance specs for fiber
cable (see specifications table).
Power &
Signal LED
(both TX &
RX units)
ON but no
signal on
monitor
Display monitor not
working.
Coax cable not
connected or broken.
Try another monitor.
Check coax cable. It must be 75
ohm and the length must be less
than 330ft (100m). Some
equipment may not support
distances up to 330ft (100m). Try a
shorter distance to confirm.
If you still cannot diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical Support at
877-689-5228 (toll-free in North America) or (+1) 514-905-0588 (International).
