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4-in-1 Video over Gigabit Fiber Bundle Kit VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT User’s Manual...
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Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1.
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CE Mark Warning Warning: This equipment is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Safety Instructions This device is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
To deploy AHD/CVI/TVI/CVBS analog camera in a remote place efficiently and provide high video quality and reliable signal, PLANET has developed the video over Gigabit fiber media converter kit, VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT, which is ideal for extending the distance and signal conversion by transmitting the AHD/CVI/TVI/CVBS video and data over the fiber-optic cable.
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Fiber Optic Communication for Video and Serial Data This Video over Gigabit Fiber Converter kit consists of a Video Transmitter and a Video Receiver: z VF-101G/102G/106G-T: 1-channel Video over Gigabit Fiber Transmitter z VF-101G/102G/106G-R: 1-channel Video over Gigabit Fiber Receiver VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT digital fiber-optic...
Easy Installation Simply Plug Play, installation VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT media conversion is quite easy. They can be used as a stand-alone unit or as a slide-in module to PLANET Media Converter Chassis (MC-700, MC-1500 and MC-1500R). When working with the media converter...
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signal through a reliable single mode or single fiber link. It is an ideal cost-effective solution for surveillance system that requires high display quality and high-performance signal transmission over long distances. The VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT can be installed easily by way of “Plug and Play”, meaning the operator does not need to configure the pair of the video over fiber transmission in advance.
Video and data transmission over Gigabit fiber optic cable z PAL, NTSC, SECAM compatible z Data type: RS485 z 8-/10-bit digital Video Signal sampling z Standalone or work with PLANET MC-700/1500/1500R media converter chassis z Compact size, wall-mount design, easy installation 1.5 Product Specifications...
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Video Digital Bit Width 8/10 bit Differential Gain(DG) < 1.3% (typical value) Differential Phase(DP) < 1.3° (typical value) SNR Weighted > 67dB (typical value) Data Interface Data Channel 1 channel Physical Protocol RS485 Operation Mode Simplex Data Connector 3 Pin terminal block with screw clamps Data Rate DC-115.2Kbps Bit Error Rate (BER)
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Dimensions 94 x 70 x 26 mm (W x D x H) Weight 200g Power Requirement 5V DC, 2A Power Consumption 4.8 watts (maximum) Mechanical Metal Wall-mountable, DIN-rail (with optional kit), Installation chassis installation (with optional chassis) Compatible Converter MC-700/MC-1500/MC-1500R Chassis Standards Conformance Regulatory Compliance FCC, CE...
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 2.1 Front Panel The front panel of the VF-101G-T/VF-101G-R comes with two fiber optic interfaces and one video socket, while those VF-102G-T/VF-102G-R VF-106G-T/VF-106G-R each have one fiber optic interface and one video socket. VF-101G/102G/106G-T VF-101G/102G/106G-R, With the reverse data connector, the RS485 data port of the VF-101G/102G/106G-T VF-101G/102G/106G-R connected to the user’s interface.
z LED Definition Color Function Green Lights to indicate that the device is powered. VIDEO Green Lights when the device receives video signal. Lights when the fiber connection is Green established. 2.2 Rear Panel The rear panel of the converter has one DC jack, which accepts an input power of 5V DC at 2A.
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z Fiber Interface Item Description FIBER/OPT FC-type fiber interface. After the VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT is powered on, wait for at least 15 seconds before connecting the connector to the optical fiber port or else the connector may be damaged or you may get an Note electric shock.
Please read the following sections and perform the procedures in the order being presented. The hardware installation of PLANET VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT Video over Fiber Converter does not need software configuration. To install your VF-101G/102G/106G-KIT on a desktop or shelf, check the following sections.
(2) Please carefully read the safety instructions. (3) Optical transceiver equipment shall not be disassembled by anyone without authorization. (4) Check the product model tag stuck outside the cabinet to prevent incorrect installation. (5) The relation of the video of optical transmitter and optical receiver is one-to-one.
(4) VF-101G/102G/106G-R (Receiver): Connect coaxial cable from monitor/HDVR to Video BNC port of the VF-101G/102G/106G-R. (5) Connect power adapter VF-101G/102G/106G-T VF-101G/102G/106G-R, make sure that the power is on and the link LED is lit. (6) Turn on the power of the analog camera/monitor; the video LED should be lit when all cables are connected.
VF-101G/102G/106G-R that allows the converter to be easily installed with DIN-rail mounting. PLANET optional DIN-rail mounting kit – RKE-DIN – can be ordered separately. When the wall mount application needs to be replaced with the DIN-rail application for the VF-101G/102G/106G-T or VF-101G/102G/106G-R, please refer to the following figures to attach the DIN-rail to the converter.
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(2) Lightly press and push the DIN-rail into the track. (3) Check whether the DIN-rail is tightly on the track. You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate your Note warranty.
Chapter 4. Precautions (1) Insert fiber correctly into the fiber interface; try not to apply too much force to avoid breaking the fiber. The rolling diameter cannot be less than 20cm. (2) Fasten the retaining screw after connecting terminal blocks. (3) Do not remove the dust cap before installation.
The central post of the power jack of the VF-101G/102G/106G-T or VF-101G/102G/106G-R measures 2.5mm, and +5V DC/2A power input is required. It conforms to the bundled AC-DC adapter and Planet’s Media Converter Chassis. If you have a power connection issue, please contact your local sales representative.
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Q1: [VF-101G-KIT/VF-102G-KIT/VF-106G-KIT] Why didn’t the monitor display anything or DVR record anything after the analog camera, VF-10xG-KIT and cables are well connected? 1. Check the corresponding devices: z The analog camera should connect to the VF-10xG-T –...
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Q3: [VF-101G-KIT/VF-102G-KIT/VF-106G-KIT] monitor connected to HDVR display show black and white video? VF-10xG-KIT supports AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS video. Please make sure your camera is set as AHD/TVI/CVI/CVBS mode and adjust the HDVR to a corresponding mode. For example, set the camera and HDVR as an AHD mode.
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