Black Box AC455A-TX-R2 User's Manual
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1. lt gt Bl ACK BOX a O AC455A TX R2 AC456A RX R2 Fiber Link Transmitter Fiber Link Receiver CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does no2. Additional Features e Operating distances of 10 000 feet 3048 m make possible expanded simpler systems e Built in automatic gain control compensates for optical loss within a system uU Video and Video and response Transmitter Receiver response IO II CO CC One coaxial 27 7 One coaxial cable cable One fiber Figure 2 1 Typical Application 3 Installation To install the Fiber Link you will physically install the modules connect the optical fiber connect the input and output electrical signals and connect power to the fiberoptic modules Then you ll verify correct system operation 3 1 Physical Installation The Fiber Link is a standalone module Install Fiber Links in dry locations protected from extremes of temperature and humidity 1 Determine where you want to install the module and make sure that there s adequate space at both ends for making various cable connections and reading the diagnostic LEDs 2 The Fiber Link has mounting holes for four No 6 screws 3 mm screws Standalone Enclosures CAUTION Make sure that the enclosure is not connected to any power source Look inside the enclosure to determine the location of the socket for the edge connector on the card Orient the card so that 1t will seat 1n the socket and slide 1t into the card guides in the enclosure until the edge connector at the back of the card seats in the socket Seating may require gently press
3. L LOSS indicator If the LEVEL LOSS indicator is green check the video indicator on the TX unit COMMAND Indicates PTZ command transmission lt 250 mV No activity or command being transmitted is 250 mV RESPONSE Indicates response from camera gt 250 mV No response from camera or signal is lt 250 mV may indicate a problem with the camera This function is not commonly available in all systems Indicates transmission of Genlock Synchronization signals gt 2V where applicable No Genlock signal being sent or signal 5 lt 2V COMMAND OUT VIDEOIN RESPONSE IN LEVEL LOSS SYNC OUT Figure 4 1 End View of Standalone Module Troubleshooting 5 5 1 Try This First If you encounter problems using the Fiber Link 1 Check to make sure the power is properly connected to the modules 2 Then verify that the fiber is good 3 Check the video status indicators If they re lit power and video are present NOTE Even a totally black picture is a valid input 4 If you still cannot find the source of the problem call Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 Before calling have the following information available e Product code AC455A TX R2 AC456A RX R2 of the Fiber Link e A listing of the diagnostic indicators and their respective color condition 5 2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Fiber Link is malfunctio
4. PTZ control channel RESPONSE Shows activity on response channel SYNC Shows activity on genlock channel Connectors Signal Input Optical 51 Video BNC Signal Output Optical ST Video BNC Power Input Standalone units 3 pin detachable screw terminal connector Rack units Direct rack connection Hu 0 Electrical Input Voltage AC455A TX R2 12 to 16 VAC 12 to 14 VDC AC456A RX R2 13 5 to 16 VDC Input Power Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Current Requirement AC455A TX R2 300 mA AC456A RX R2 380 mA Power Consumption 6 W Heat Equivalent 0 3 BTU min 0 09 cal min NOTE The heat equivalent represents the conversion of all input power to heat The actual heat generated will be less Environmental Temperature Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Mechanical Enclosure Transmitter 4 x 4 10 x 10 cm Receiver 501R Construction Aluminum enclosure with black semigloss paint finish Mounting Method 4 No 6 3 mm screws Size AC455A TX R2 1 2 H 4 6 W 4 7 D 3 11 7 11 9 cm including connectors AC456A RX R2 1 2 H x 6 3 W x 9 8 D 3 2 x 16 2 x 24 9 cm including connectors Weight AC455A TX R2 0 7 Ib 0 3 kg AC456A RX R2 1 6 Ib 0 7 kg O O Introduction 2 2 1 Description The Fiber Link supports the transmission of video from a camera to a monitoring station and a data signal back to the camera over one multi
5. X gt RX Number of Video Channels One Standards Supported Monochrome EIA and CCIR Color NTSC PAL SECAM Video Input Signal 1 0 V p p nominal composite video Input Impedance 75 Q Video Output Signal 1 0 V p p nominal composite video unity gain 2 Output Impedance 75 Q Signal to Noise Ratio gt 54 dB at maximum optical attenuation Video Bandwidth 10 Hz to 10 MHz Video Resolution 800 TV lines Differential Phase lt 3 Differential Gain lt 3 Tilt 0 Input Coupling Capacitative Output Coupling Sync tip clamped Video Interconnection Recommended Maximum Distance Video Equipment to AC455A TX R2 100 ft 30 m AC456A RX R2 to Video Equipment 100 ft 30 m Recommended Cable Type RG59 U cable part number ETN59 BNC Video Termination The last video component in the video line must be terminated with 75 Q n Control Data Signal Data Directions Control RX gt TX Response TX gt RX Data Formats All major up the coax formats including American Dynamics Baxall Burle Elbex sync and control Panasonic PTZ and VD2 Pelco Robot Sensormatic VCS format Vicon Videoalarm and others Detection Area In even fields the control signal is imposed on lines 8 through 19 In odd fields the control signal is imposed on lines 9 through 20 Pulse Amplitude 50 mV to 2 V Genlock Sync Signal Sync Direction RX TX Detection Area Can be impose
6. able see Table 3 1 insert one lead into one of the screw sockets and tighten the screw Repeat for the other conductor Confirm the security of the connection with a light pull on the cable Table 3 1 Pin and Connector Functions Pin No Function Connector Function 3 12 to 16 VDC BNC Video Data and Genlock Sync 2 Alarm 5 VDC 1 Ground POWER 12 16VDC 3 ALARM 5VDC 2 GROUND 1 Figure 3 2 Electrical Connection 4 Seat the connector in its position in the fiber unit 5 Plug the power supply into a suitable outlet 3 5 System Power Power up the peripheral equipment You ll need to verify system operation You can do this by observing video on the monitor at the receiver end or by operating all of the pan tilt zoom functions controlled by the up the coax data signal If any feature of the system does not perform as expected refer to Table 4 1 for a explanation of how to diagnose system faults using the builtin LEDs MA 4 Transmitter and Receiver Optical Indicators All transmitters and receivers have five active LEDs See Figure 4 1 Level Loss indicators are used in determining received optical power The LED will glow in varying intensities of green depending upon the amount of optical power received Any amount of green illumination from barely visible to bright indicates that sufficient light is a the receiver or transmitter Red indicates insufficient optical power is being received suggesting that the fibe
7. d on all lines outside the control area Sync Amplitude Up to 6 V Optical Wavelength 850 and or 1300 nm Optical Mode Multimode Optical Budget 13 dB minimum Operating Distance at 850 nm Operating distance is approximate and will be affected by the type and number of splices in the fiber and by the exact type of fiber used Maximum 10 000 ft 3048 m Emitter Type LED Fiber Size 62 5 Modulation Type Frequency modulation Gain Control Fully automatic AGC Transmitter Launch Power gt 17 dBm 1300 nm Transmitter Sensitivity 27 dBm 850 nm Receiver Sensitivity 26 dBm 1300 nm MA Receiver Launch Power gt 14 dBm 850 nm Agency Compliance Emissions FCC Part 15 ICES 003 Canada AS NZS 3548 Australia NZ CE EN55022 CE EN50082 1 including EN61000 4 2 ESD EN61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity EN61000 4 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst EFT Immunity EN61000 4 5 Power Surge Immunity EN61000 4 6 Conducted Disturbances Immunity EN61000 4 11 Voltage Dips Short Interruptions and Voltage Variations Immunity ENV50204 Radiated Pulsed Magnetic Field Immunity Product Safety No standards required since the Fiber Link is DC powered by SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Controls Alarm Disable Removable jumper on receiver cards LEDs Video In bicolor Shows presence of good video signal Level Loss bicolor Shows presence of good optical signal COMMAND Shows activity on
8. er tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Contents 0 eee 0 eO O qu Ba eee eb eee 10 2A DESCAPUO ga 10 22 Additonal A PIRE et rp iu e a 10 AUS riis TIT 12 3 1 Physical Installation aoc odis oder 12 Oe olona Conn econ e a bcn ia 13 Optical Connec UONS E aq ear eoe 14 IA Power bbs a p bd 14 0 POWO 0 00000 0 00099 lo 4 Transmitter and Receiver Optical Indicators 16 D Troubles hoon ae de ai ri a 19 Mb E E E ET EEEE 19 5 2 Callin Black BOX pirs 9 dra tib e E CEOR dodo 19 and PACKAGING AA 00 NESS 20 FIBER LINK 1 Specifications Video Signal Video Direction T
9. ing on the ends of the card s front panel BNC Video In Level Loss LEDs Fiber Command Out Response In Sync Out LEDs Power connection see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 1 Standalone Transmitter 3 2 Signal Connections All fiberoptic links convert electrical signals into a light signal at the transmitter and convert the light back to electrical signals for output at the receiver The electrical signal connections to the Fiber Link consist of a single BNC connector on the transmitter and receiver CAUTION Make sure all the peripheral equipment that is to be connected to the fiber unit is turned off MA NOTE Use RG59 U coaxial cable part number ETN59 BNC between the video equipment and the fiber units The video equipment and the fiber unit should be no more than 100 ft 30 5 m apart Terminate the coaxial cable with a female BNC and connect it to the fiber unit Repeat for both ends of the link 3 3 Optical Connections The standard optical connector on the Fiber Link is ST Connect the preterminated fiber to the two fiber units 3 4 Power Connections All standalone modules are equipped with removable screw terminal connectors for power input 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 Y4 inch 0 6 cm of insulation from the ends of the cable 3 While observing correct polarization of the c
10. mode fiber A single coaxial cable at each end of the link is used to connect the appropriate equipment to the system In up the coax systems video signals travel in one direction and control signals travel in the other direction for full duplex operation Video is transmitted from the camera back to the control center over coaxial cable In conventional coax systems signals travel in only one direction at a time Control signals to operate the pan tilt zoom PTZ functions are transmitted from the control station out to the receiver driver at the camera station The Fiber Link 18 a single fiber link that uses two different wavelengths 850 and 1300 nm for two way transmission The control signals are transmitted during the vertical blanking period of the video signal In addition to video and control the Fiber Link provides for the transmission of response signals from the camera station to the control station It also provides for transmission of embedded genlock sync if genlocking is a feature of the particular control system used It works with all major brands of up the coax systems The Fiber Link features extensive LED diagnostics with input output indicators for video command response genlock sync and optical signal strength Table 2 1 Available Models Model Enclosure Fiber Number Maximum Wavelength Type Size of Fibers Attenuation Transmitter 4x4 10x10cm 62 5u 1 13 dB 850 1300 nm Receiver 501R 62 5u 1 13dB 850 1300 nm 2 2
11. ning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem Black Box Technical Support will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse MA 5 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Fiber Link e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e If you are shipping the Fiber Link for repair make sure you include its power supply If you are returning the Fiber Link make sure you include this manual as well Before you ship contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 to get a Return Materials Authorization RMA number lt BLACK BOX O Copyright 2001 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 e 724 746 5500 e Fax 724 746 0746
12. r is open or that the transmitting link is inoperative The VIDEO indicators are used to monitor the presence of valid video signals When a valid signal is being transmitted or received the VIDEO LED will glow green if no signal is present the LED will glow red A Red VIDEO LED suggests that the camera is either off or inoperative It could also mean that the coaxial cable from the camera to the module 18 defective or that the fiber link from the transmitter to the receiver 18 not functional The COMMAND indicator monitors outgoing PTZ Control Data Pulses while the RESPONSE LED shows return signals from the camera when applicable The SYNC LED indicates Genlock Synchronization Pulses when applicable Table 4 1 Diagnostic LED Indicators Indicator Display What It Means LEVEL LOSS Green varying Sufficient light is at the receiver Hed Optical power not being received Fiber open or transmitter or receiver inoperative Check fiber loss connectors and splices if any Table 4 1 continued Diagnostic LED Indicators Indicator What It Means VIDEO TX Video coax input to link is good Note that even a totally black screen is a valid video signal Video coax input to link is not good Check the camera and the coax into the link VIDEO RX Valid video signal received Note that even a totally black screen is a valid video signal No video signal received Check the camera and coax Check the LEVE
13. raci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato gt 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe s
14. t exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada 6 The Fiber Link complies with CE EN55022 and EN50082 1 requirements NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de ope
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