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BCI reserves the right to make changes to the products described herein without
prior notice or consent. No liability is assumed as a result of their use or
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©2001 Broadata Communications, Inc.
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- Page 1 IDEO UDIO RANSPORT YSTEM BCI reserves the right to make changes to the products described herein without prior notice or consent. No liability is assumed as a result of their use or application. All rights reserved. ©2001 Broadata Communications, Inc.
- Page 2 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN CLASS I LASER PRODUCTS WARNING Do not disconnect the fiber optic connector while the unit is powered up.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........5 2.0 SETUP ................7 2.1 MOUNTING ..............8 2.2 CABLING AND CONNECTORS ........8 2.2.1 ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTION ......8 2.2.1.1 VIDEO INTERFACE ...........8 2.2.1.2 AUDIO INTERFACE ...........9 2.2.1.3 SERIAL DATA INTERFACE ........ -
Page 4: Product Description
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The BCI 250E/260E Series is a high performance unidirectional/ bi-directional transmission system capable of carrying simultaneous broadcast quality analog video, audio, and/or data signals. The standard single channel models (250E/260E) will transport one channel of broadcast quality analog video, two audio channels, and/or one serial data channel (RS-232/RS-422) over multimode or singlemode fiber. - Page 5 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Figure 1-1 250E Front/Rear Panels Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
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Page 6: Setup
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 2.0 SETUP The BCI 250E/260E Series units are used in pairs. For unidirectional applications, the 250E transmitter is located at the near-end, while a 250E receiver is connected at the far-end through one fiber. For bi-directional applications, one 260E transceiver unit is located at the near-end and connected through two optical fibers to an identical 260E transceiver located at the far-end of the link. -
Page 7: Mounting
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 2.1 Mounting Before installing the units into your housing, make sure there is enough space to pull and connect both the electrical and optical cables without stressing them beyond the manufacturer’s limitations (also known as the bend radius minimum). -
Page 8: Audio Interface
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Figure 2-2 Video Connection 1. Connect the required video transmission source to the VIDEO 2 BNC connector on the 250E/260E unit. 2. Lastly, connect the VIDEO 1 BNC connector on the 250E/260E unit to the required video receiver unit(s). - Page 9 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 1. Connect the user’s audio transmission source(s) to the 250E/260E transmitter unit’s audio input ports. Observe the proper polarity when connecting your audio sources. a. For balanced audio signal, connect the positive (+), negative (-) and ground (G) of the 250E/260E unit’s terminal block corresponding terminals of user’s equipment.
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Page 10: Serial Data Interface
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Figure 2-4 Three Position Terminal Block 2.2.1.3 Serial Data Interface (260E Model Only) Each 260E unit is equipped with either an RS-232 or an RS-422 interface, which is preset at the factory. Follow the proceeding instructions depending on what data type you have installed. - Page 11 OUT 2 can be used as a second data port for handshade control. User’s 260E Equipment Unit (DTE) (DCE) IN 1 TX Data IN 2 Ground RX Data OUT 1 OUT 2 Figure 2-6 (a) Pin Connections Between 250E Series Unit and User’s RS-232 Device Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
- Page 12 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System RS 422 Differential Serial Data The 260E units transport differential data signals with compatible Full Duplex RS-422 type devices. Note that RS-422 does not support handshaking control signals. Use the following steps when connecting data transmission equipment: 1.
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Page 13: Optical Fiber Connection
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 2.2.2 Optical Fiber Connection Most cable manufacturers identify individual fibers in the fiber cable. Select an appropriate terminated fiber. Each unit’s optical ports in the system are specified for use with Multimode (62.5/125 micron) fiber, or Singlemode (9/125 micron) fiber. - Page 14 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Figure 2-7 Fiber Optic Connection u l l a r t - n i e i l t n i . t r t a t l i t " " y n i l l i t .
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Page 15: Ac Power Connection
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 2.4 AC Power Connection Congratulations! You are now ready to power up the BCI 250E/260E and set up your network connection. In order to make sure that you have a proper installation, please observe the following: 1. -
Page 16: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 4.0 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Maintenance There is no operator maintenance other then keeping the units clean. However, observe the following light indicators to make sure that the unit is working properly: y l r s t i s ' r... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System y l r c i t y l r s i l t i n s ' r . t n t i n t t i . t n y t i c i t s ' r . - Page 18 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System For electrical problems, perform the following troubleshooting procedures: 1. If the POWER indicator is OFF, check for the following: a. The line cord is plugged into the unit and your outlet has power.
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Page 19: Specifications
BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Video Channel Capacity Signal Resolution 12 Bits Digitized Bandwidth 10MHz Video Level 1.0Vp-p @ 75 Ohms Differential Gain <1.0% Differential Phase <0.50 SNR (Weighted) >70dB Connector BNC, 75 Ohms Audio Channel Capacity 2 or 4... - Page 20 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Physical Dimension: (H x W x D) Standalone/external power 2” x 4.36” x 8.75” Standalone/internal power 1.72” x 17.03” x 12.0” Card-cage Plug-in Card 5.24” x 0.94” x 11.6” Power 12 VDC @ 1.5 A Operating Temperature 0 to +50 Humidity...
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Page 21: Service Procedure
The 250E/260E 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: •... -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport 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... - Page 23 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Notes Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
- Page 24 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Notes Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
- Page 25 BCI 250E/260E User’s Manual Broadcast Quality Video/Audio/Data Transport System Notes Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
- Page 26 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-0250-A...
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