UTF 42xx /Bilinx Series
Optical Video/Data Transmitters/Receivers
USER MANUAL
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures. Please read section 6 of this Manual
1. General description
This user manual is valid for the following models:
Model
Description
Housing
UTF 4200 TX-MSA /Bilinx Transmitter 2 x mm Stand-alone
UTF 4200 RX /Bilinx
Receiver
2 x mm Rack-mount
UTF 4200 RX-2 /Bilinx
Receiver
2 x mm Rack-mount
UTF 4210 TX-MSA /Bilinx Transmitter 1 x mm Stand-alone
UTF 4210 RX /Bilinx
Receiver
1 x mm Rack-mount
UTF 4210 RX-2 /Bilinx
Receiver
1 x mm Rack-mount
UTF 4250 TX-MSA /Bilinx Transmitter 1 x sm
Stand-alone
UTF 4250 RX /Bilinx
Receiver
1 x sm
Rack-mount
UTF 4250 RX-2 /Bilinx
Receiver
1 x sm
Rack-mount
UTF 42xx /Bilinx /SA
Stand-alone
Table 1. Models described in this user manual
mm = multimode fiber
sm = single-mode fiber
A UTF (Up the Fiber
TM
) transmitter (TX) converts a
composite video signal into a high-quality, 9-bit
digitised optical equivalent and transmits this over
single-mode or multimode optical fiber. All UTF
Bilinx units support the Bilinx protocol. The data
signal is to be put on the coax cable, using suitable
equipment. The bidirectional data link enables camera
control over the same, extended distances as can be
bridged
with
standard
UTF
42xx
equipment.
Additionally, the transmitter provides an independent,
voltage-free alarm contact (normally open) for door
contacts and anti-tamper contacts, for example.
Complementary UTF receivers (RX) receive and
convert the optical signal to video/contact closure.
UTF 4200 models use one transmission wavelength
(1300 nm), whereas UTF 4210 and 4250 models use
two (1310 nm and 1550 nm). RX-2 models are dual
units, each subunit capable of communicating with a
separate transmitter.
A wide range of operating temperatures makes the
stand-alone transmit ter suitable for use within outdoor
camera housings and camera connection boxes (see
datasheet).
The TX MSA miniature, stand-alone transmitter can be
powered by the camera power supply (12-24 Vdc or
24 Vac) or by a PSA/PSR 12 DC.
If 24 V
AC
is used, read section 3 first.
For operation under extreme environmental conditions,
the PSR 12 DC is recommended.
The UTF receivers (RX, RX-2) are designed for use in
a TKH Security MC power supply rack. The UTF
42xx/SA are the stand-alone versions of the rack-
mounted models. UTF 42xx systems are SNM
compatible.
The general connection layout is given in figure 1.
2. Indicators and connectors
Transmitters
The miniature stand-alone UTF transmitter has the
following parts, indications, and connectors (figure 2a):
1:
TX: Primary optical fiber connection
2:
RX (unmarked): Secondary optical fiber connec-
tion (not used in 4210 and 4250 models)
3:
BNC 75 Ω connector: Composite video input
4:
DC: shows SYNC: This indicator can show:
Green: Operational link
Red: Local synchronisation error
Yellow: Remote synchronisation error.
5:
Mounting bracket
6:
CC/GND: 2-Pin Combicon connector for alarm
contacts
7:
DC 12-24 V / AC 24 V: 2-Pin power supply
connector (Combicon)
49,7
49,6
47,5
TX
VIDEO IN
DC
GND
CC
DC 12-24V
AC 24V
Up-the-Fiber™
D I G I T A L
1
2
3
5
6
7
5
4
24,5
20,5
Figure 2b. Miniature UTF transmitter (TX-MSA),
side view. Sizes in millimetres.
Figure 1. UTF general connection; data may come from camera
fiber
video
contact closure
UTF
TX
cc
UTF
RX
data
video
coax
coax
Figure 2a. Indicators and connectors on the miniature
UTF transmitter (TX-MSA). Sizes in millimetres.
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Version 052706-2g
UTF 42xx BX(Bilinx) (MW10)
