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This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment. Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
LED indicators for power, optical link, and channel activity. Due to its digital transmission design, the 310E/320E is capable of addressing a variety of non-standard configurations. Figure 1-1 shows the front and rear panels of the 300E Series. Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
Multiple Channel Video/Audio/Data Transmission System 2.0 SETUP The BCI 300E Series units are used in pairs. In a unidirectional system, one 310E transmitter is located at the near-end and connected to a 310E receiver located at the far-end, through a single fiber. In a...
Multimode (62.5/ 125 micron) fiber, or Singlemode (9/125 micron) fiber. Follow the ensuing instructions for installing and connecting the fiber optic links: 1. Ensure the power is off before proceeding with the fiber optic cable installation. Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
(See Figure 2-4). Use 22-18 standard wire (22-18-AWG) to connect between the user’s audio equipment and the 300E unit. Use a flat head screwdriver to tighten the terminal screws. Follow the proceeding instructions to install the audio connections. Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
300E unit. Also, connect the user’s video receivers to the video output ports of the 300E-receiver unit. (See Figure 2-5). 2. Repeat this procedure for the far end unit. Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
(See Figure 2-6). 2. Connect the other end of this cable to the front panel RS-232 female DB9 connector of the 320E TX unit. 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 for the 320E RX unit. Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
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(as a DCE unit) for Channel 1. X X X X X X X X X X + _ _ + _ _ Figure 2-7 Pin Connections Between the 320E Series Unit and the User’s RS-232 Device Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
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X X X X X X X X X X + _ _ + _ _ In (+) Out (+) In (-) Out (-) RS-422E Figure 2-8 Pin Connections Between 320E Series Unit and User’s RS-422 Device Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
If you have any problems or concerns, regarding the installation, make sure that you have taken the proper steps to ensure a proper power connection. Otherwise, feel free to contact us for any questions you may have. Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
(see Section 5.0 Specifications for the optical power budget). c. For each unit, the transmit (TX) fiber is connected to the other unit’s receiver (RX). Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
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Turn the power off, then back on to reset the link. d. Output levels of the user’s video and audio sources are not above the allowed input levels of the 300E units (see Section 5.0 Specifications). Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
Dimension: (H x W x D) Standalone Unidirectional Versions: 1.72" x 8.58" x 12.0" Standalone Bi-directional Versions: 1.72" x 17.03" x 12.0" (2/4 ch) 3.46" x 17.03" x 12.0" (8 ch) Power (Unidirectional 2/4/8 TX/RX) 12VDC @ 25/25/50W Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
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(1) These are typical values for the 310E/320E Series. The actual values may vary. (2) These are typical distance coverage figures. The maximum distance coverage may be greater than these typical numbers, depending on fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing losses, chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, etc. Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
The 310E System contains no user serviceable components. If you have a problem with your unit, please contact the Customer Service Department. To facilitate our return/repair processing please contact Broadata Communications, Inc. to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Please include the following information: •...
Multiple Channel Video/Audio/Data Transmission System 7.0 LIMITED WARRANTY Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) warrants, for a period of one year from date of shipment, each product sold shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. BCI will correct, either by repair, or at BCI’s...
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Broadata Communications, Inc. 2545 West 237th Street, Suite K Torrance, CA 90505 1-800-214-0222 (310) 530-1416 (310) 530-5958 (Facsimile) e-mail: CustomerService@Broadatacom.com Website: www.broadatacom.com 6000E-0300-A...