BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio 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.
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The 1700 system provides simultaneous transmission of digital audio, digital video and/or data over one or one pair of fibers. The 1700 unidirectional system transmits two (2) AES audios and one (1) SDI video channel in one direction.
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BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1700T SDI IN SDI MON - - - DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1700R SDI OUT LINK 12VDC Figure 1-1 1700 Front/Rear Panels Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 2.0 SETUP The BCI 1700 Series units are used in pairs. In a unidirectional application, a 1700 transmitter (1700-T) is located at the near-end and connected through one fiber to a 1700 receiver (1700-R) located at the far-end.
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio 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).
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BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 2. On the far end, connect the 1700-R (receiver) unit’s digital video output ports to the user’s digital video receivers, using coaxial cables. (See Figure 2-2). DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1700T SDI IN SDI MON - - -...
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 2.2.3 Digital Audio Connection Perform the following steps to insure a proper audio connection: 1. At the near end (the transmitter unit), connect the user’s audio sources to the 1700 unit’s audio input ports. (See Figure 2-3).
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1700T SDI IN SDI MON - - - Figure 2-4 Terminal Block Pin Assignment 2.2.4 Optical Fiber Connection Most cable manufacturers identify individual fibers in the fiber cable.
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BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System far end 1700 unit’s optical RX port as illustrated in Figure 2-5. Observe the type of connector you have and connect the optical connector by following the instructions and guidelines provided in Table 1. 4.
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 2.4 Power Connection Congratulations! You are now ready to power up the BCI 1700 and set up your network connection. In order to make sure that you have a proper installation, please observe the following: Your AC jack has power.
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 3.0 OPERATION After the installation procedure is completed, the units are ready for operation. To operate the BCI 1700 units, simply apply power as indicated in the previous step. Note that the front panel link status indicator, shown in Table 2, will be activated.
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 4.0 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Maintenance There is no operator maintenance other then keeping the units clean. However, observe the light indicators, shown in Table 2, to make sure that the unit is working properly. 4.2 Troubleshooting If the BCI 1700 units do not operate properly after installation, check for possible cable breaks, loose connections, and...
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BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System c. For each unit, the transmit (TX) fiber is connected to the other unit’s receiver (RX). 3. If the POWER indicator and Optical Link indicator are ON, but the video channels are not operating, then: a.
BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Video Signal Format SMPTE-259M Serial Digital Video Signal Resolution 10 bits Data Rate up to 270 Mb/s Signal Level 800mVp-p +/- 10% Return Loss > 15dB Connector 75 Ohm BNC Number of Input Video Loop-Through Number of Video Output...
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BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System Analog Audio Channel Capacity 2 Stereo Analog Audio Operating Mode Balanced/Unbalanced Input/Output Impedance 600/600 Ohms (Balanced) Max. Input/Output Level +10dBm @ 600 Ohms (Balanced) Magnitude Freq. Response 20Hz to 20kHz @ -3dB SNR (Weighted) 80dB @ 1kHz, 0dBm Input Level (Balanced)
The 1700 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: •...
Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio 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...
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BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System Notes Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
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BCI 1700 User’s Manual Fiber Optic Digital Video/Audio Transport System Notes Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
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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 60000-1700...
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