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- Page 1 Laser RF Video Receiver Product Specifi cations Operating Instructions Warranty Information Model Number: IF-VR2 NDUSTRIAL IBER PTICS...
- Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission from Industrial Fiber Optics. * * * * *...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION This manual provides information about Industrial Fiber Optics Laser Video Receiver number IF-VR2. The receiver is designed for use with our innovative WBS Laser—the fi rst educational laser that will transmit color video with sound, and function as a voice transmission laser as well. This manual contains all the information you need to operate the receiver with a laser safely and knowledgeably, even if you are a novice to laser technology.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction………………………....……..…………..…… GENERAL..................OPERATIONAL INFORMATION…………..…..…...……..... Electrical…………....…............Specifi cations....…......…....…....SAFETY…………....…......…....…..OPERATING PROCEDURES............Equipment Needed......…....…....Setting up the TV and VCR......…....…..Making the laser transmit video....…....…..Summary......…..........…..TROUBLESHOOTING..........…....SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE............WARRANTY..........…....…... SHIPMENT DAMAGE CLAIMS............– iii –... -
Page 6: Laser Classifications
LASER CLASSIFICATIONS All manufacturers of lasers used in the United States, must conform to regulations administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDRH categorizes lasers as follows: Class Description A laser or laser system which does not present a hazard to skin or... -
Page 7: General
These microchip systems are the smallest and most widely used lasers in the world. Industrial Fiber Optics utilizes the latest technology in miniature electronics and laser science in creating the WBS Laser, which you will use to transmit picture and sound over one beam with this Video RF Receiver. -
Page 8: Operational Information
1. Power Jack (PWR) Industrial Fiber Optics Laser Video Receiver IF-VRII uses a standard 2.1 mm DC power input jack to provide power to the receiver. (An ON/OFF switch controls power from the jack to the electronic circuitry and photodetector.) Power input to the laser receiver must be applied from a low-voltage DC power source in the range of 10 to 15 volts, such as supplied with the laser receiver. -
Page 9: Video Output
60 Hz 120 VAC-to-VDC conversion. When shipped to international regions that are on a 50 Hz 220 VAC power grid, Industrial Fiber Optics will supply 220 VAC to 110 VAC step down transformers to be used in conjunction with the 110 VAC adapters. -
Page 10: Specifi Cations
5.6 x 7.5 x 14 cm Weight (with power adapter) 570 grams Temperature -20 to 50° C 1 Lower frequency receivers suitable for audio or voice transmission experiments are available for pur- chase from Industrial Fiber Optics. – 4 –... -
Page 11: Safety
The Laser RF Video Receiver does not emit optical light or radiation that is hazardous to health. The Industrial Fiber Optics WBS Laser with which the receiver is used is a low- power Class II or Class IIIa laser which is very safe for classroom and general laboratory use. -
Page 12: Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES Radio and TV signals use electromagnetic energy that travels at the speed of light. They are broadcast in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum which has a limited capacity for individual signal channels, whether over the air or through cable. By using the light frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, we can greatly increase the amount of TV signals that cable systems can deliver. -
Page 13: Making The Laser Transmit Video
Turn on the VCR and television. Change the tuner setting on the television to channel 3 or 4, whichever is unused in your broadcast area. Find the VCR switch that selects the channel for the RF output, usually located in the rear near the “OUTPUT”... - Page 14 Check the laser to ensure the laser beam shutter is closed. Plug one end of a 120-VAC to 12-VDC power adapter into the WBS Laser, and the other end into a 120-VAC electrical outlet. Plug one end of the second 120-VAC to 12-VDC power adapter into the Laser Video Receiver and plug the other end into a 120-VAC electrical outlet.
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Page 15: Summary
Summary Congratulations on completing a successful demonstration of transmitting a television signal over a laser beam. With modern technology, this equipment made a once-diffi cult, or even impossible, experiment look easy. You might ask yourself, “Why go to the trouble of transmitting TV images with lasers and fi... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Industrial Fiber Optics for appropriate inspection/servicing, as described in the section entitled SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE. -
Page 17: Service And Maintenance
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance and service of this laser receiver is not required. The warranty will be voided if entry has been made to the laser receiver’s housing and/or screws have been removed. In the unlikely event, the receiver malfunctions and you wish to have it repaired, please do the following: •... -
Page 18: Warranty
Industrial Fiber Optics’ warranty liability is limited to repair or replacement of any defective unit at the company’s facilities, and does not include attendant or consequential damages. -
Page 19: Shipment Damage Claims
SHIPMENT DAMAGE CLAIMS If damage to an Industrial Fiber Optics product should occur during shipping, it is imperative that it be reported immediately, both to the carrier and the distributor or salesperson from whom the item was purchased. DO NOT CONTACT INDUSTRIAL FIBER OPTICS. - Page 20 120239 Rules for Laser Safety • Lasers produce a very intense beam of light. Treat them with respect. Most edu- cational lasers have an output of less than 3 milliwatts, and will not harm the skin. • Never look into the laser aperture while the laser is turned on! PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
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