Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Module Description The IQOTR30 is a fiber optic transceiver for bi-directional conversion of 3Gbps, HD and SD-SDI signals to 1310 nm wavelength optical signals. Laser Status Monitor Fiber CH 1 Fiber Optic Re-clock Bypass...
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Rear Panel Views IQOTR30 Rear Panel View SDI IN RX IN TX OUT RX SDI OUT SDI OUT 1 These modules can only be fitted into ‘A’ style enclosures as shown below. Enclosure order codes IQH3A-S-0, IQH3A-S-P...
Single mode fiber optic transceiver for 3G/HD/SD-SDI. 1 x 3G/ HD/SD-SDI input, 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI outputs, 1 x optical output. 1 x optical input, 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI outputs IQOTR30-3G Upgrade for IQOTR30 Single mode fiber optic transceiver to operate with 3Gbps signals Feature Summary •...
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Technical Profile Inputs and Outputs Signal Inputs (Tx) Electrical 3 GBit/s HD-SDI, 1.485 GBit/s HD-SDI or 270 Mbit/s SD-SDI (asynchronous operation available at other frequencies) Connector / Format BNC / 75 ohm panel jack...
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Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Conforms to SMPTE 424M (HD level A) SMPTE 292M (HD) SMPTE 259M-C (SD) DVB/ASI (output 1 only) Outputs 2 outputs Controls Card Edge Controls (also available via RollCall) None Functions Available via RollCall Only...
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Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Wavelength 1310 nm Spectral width >1.5 nm (typ) (FWHM) Output power -2 dBm (±1 dBm) Extinction ratio >7.5:1 (typ) Transmission Up to 30 Km distance Optical Inputs (Rx) Input wavelength Min. 1260 nm range Max.
• The IQOTR30 is designed for use with Class 1 laser systems only. Ensure that all outputs do not exceed Class 1 as doing so will impair the safety of the system and may result in damage to the equipment.
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Connections IQOTR30 Connections Optical Input (RX IN) Optical input (Rx IN) to the module is via a single SC/PC singlemode panel uniter. SDI IN RX IN TX OUT SDI OUT 1 RX SDI OUT...
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Controlling the IQOTR30 from the RollCall Control Panel Unit Status Information about the status of the unit is displayed in the Unit Status section on each RollCall Control Panel screen. The first two lines of the Unit Status display the input status, detected rate, and input selection method for Input 1.
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Input The input screen enables the type of input signal to be selected. Input 1 SDI Rate (SDI IN 1) / Input 2 SDI Rate (RX IN 2) • Auto: When selected, the unit will automatically detect and reclock any valid input signal, and the detected rate will be displayed in the Unit Status.
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Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 • Reclock Bypass: When selected, the unit will not reclock the input signal. If a supported rate is detected, the Unit Status will display the detected rate, otherwise, *** will be displayed. If the On Input Loss / Mute option is selected, the output will be muted whenever a recoginized rate is not detected;...
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Memory 1-16 Use the Memory function to save up to 16 setups to be recalled later. Default memory names can be changed to provide more meaningful descriptions. To save settings: • In the Save Memory column, select a memory location, and then click Save.
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Logging Information about several parameters can be made available to a logging device that is connected to the RollCall network. Page 14...
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Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Each logging screen comprises three columns: • Log Enable: Select the check boxes that correspond to the parameters for which log information should be collected. • Log Field: Displays the name of the logging field.
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Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 OUTPUT_1_LASER_BIAS= <Current Laser Bias in mA> OUTPUT_1_TX_POWER_STATE= OK, WARN, FAIL OUTPUT_1_TX_POWER= <Tx Power in dbm> OUTPUT_1_WAVELNGTH= <Wavelegth in nm> INPUT_N_ RX_POWER_STATE= OK, WARN, FAIL INPUT_N_RX_POWER= <Rx power measurement> Page 16...
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 RollTrack The RollTrack settings allow information to be sent, by means of the RollCall network, to other compatible units on the same network. Use the settings on the RollTrack screen to: • Enable or disable the RollTrack functions.
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Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 • To disable RollTrack functions, select the Disable All check box. To configure a RollTrack action: 1. Select the Index number. This identifies the RollTrack action being config- ured. Up to 16 RollTrack actions can be created.
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Setup The Setup screen displays basic information about the unit. Use the functions on the screen to restart the unit, return all settings to their factory defaults, and to change the names of the inputs.
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Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Input 1 Name and Input 2 Name These are the input names displayed in logging. To change the name of Input 1 or Input 2, type the name in the text field and click S. To return the name to its factory default, click P.
Version 1 Issue 1 www.snellgroup.com IQOTR30 Operation from an Active Control Panel The module can be operated from an active control panel via the RollCall™ network. All operational parameters and selections described in the previous section are made using a system of menus displayed in the two LCD windows – the Information window and the Control window.
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