Sennheiser FO-TX 2-EC Instruction Manual
Sennheiser FO-TX 2-EC Instruction Manual

Sennheiser FO-TX 2-EC Instruction Manual

Radio microphone remote receiving aerials extender

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Revision date: 07/2013
FO-TX 2-EC
FO-TX 2-OPT
Short description
These devices are designed to extend radio microphone remote receiving aerials to distances of up
to 25 km from their associated receivers, allowing receiving antennas to be placed at much greater
distances from the receivers than would be possible using any type of coaxial cable. This is of
particular benefit to outside broadcast units providing coverage of events spread over large sites
for example such as golf courses, horse racing and motor racing circuits.
FO-TX 2-EC (with two E2000-APC fibre out sockets) and
FO-TX 2-OPT (with Neutrik opticalCON DUO™ socket)
The fibre optical transmitters are designed to convert the UHF radio signals from two receiving
antenna feeds and transmit the resulting signals down two cores of single mode optical fibre. The
transmitter can be powered by 240 V
switchable bias-T will provide 12 V/200 mA to the antenna inputs for powering head amplifiers
such as the AB 1036 antenna booster. A 3/8" Whitworth thread adaptor is provided to allow for
flexible mounting solutions.
FO-RX 2-EC
The fibre optical receiver converts the resulting signal from the fibre optical transmitter to two RF
outputs. There is visual indication on the unit to display the power status and battery level of the
fibre optical transmitter, as well as indication of the light level received from the individual fibre
cores. The receiver is designed to be coupled alongside a Sennheiser ASA-1 active antenna splitter
active RF distribution unit for additional distribution of RF signals.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Instruction manual
FO-TX 2-EC
FO-TX 2-OPT
FO-RX 2-EC
FO-RX 2-EC
, 12 V
or via V-lock battery inside the housing. An internal
AC
DC
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  • Page 1 The receiver is designed to be coupled alongside a Sennheiser ASA-1 active antenna splitter active RF distribution unit for additional distribution of RF signals.
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of short circuits, do not use the FO-RX 2-EC near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture. • The FO-TX 2-EC and FO-TX 2-OPT are weather-proof, but should not be exposed to extreme conditions, and should not be left standing in water. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product overview....................4 Elements of the FO-TX 2-OPT/FO-TX 2-EC ............4 Internal elements of the FO-TX 2-EC/FO-TX 2-OPT........5 Elements of the FO-RX2-EC................. 6 Internal elements of the FO-RX2-EC ..............7 Block diagram......................7 2 Technical data ....................8 3 Important notes for using the devices ............9 FO-TX 2-EC and FO-TX 2-OPT................
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product overview Elements of the FO-TX 2-OPT/FO-TX 2-EC FO-TX 2-OPT FO-TX 2-EC Three LED indicators for mains, DC or battery powering mode ™ Weatherproof 1200 Peli case ™ AC IN mains Neutrik powerCON socket 12 V DC IN power supply unit socket (XLR-4 male) ™...
  • Page 5: Internal Elements Of The Fo-Tx 2-Ec/Fo-Tx 2-Opt

    Internal elements of the FO-TX 2-EC/FO-TX 2-OPT V-lock battery (not incluced in the delivery) Two DC switches for the fibre modules Bias-T switches Programming port for fibre TX FO-TX 2-EC, FO-TX 2-OPT, FO-RX2-EC 07/2013 5/10...
  • Page 6: Elements Of The Fo-Rx2-Ec

    E2000-APC fibre in socket A EC2000-APC firbre in socket B BNC RF out socket A BNC RF out socket B Two DC IN sockets for NT 1-1 power supply units (13.8 V /2 A max.) with strain-relief FO-TX 2-EC, FO-TX 2-OPT, FO-RX2-EC 07/2013 6/10...
  • Page 7: Internal Elements Of The Fo-Rx2-Ec

    Block diagram transmitting signal RF receiver Optical A RF out A RF in A FO-RX2-EC FO-TX-2 Optical B RF out B RF in B 25 km max. FO-TX 2-EC, FO-TX 2-OPT, FO-RX2-EC 07/2013 7/10...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Dimensions (L x W x D) approx. 260 x 246 x 124 mm Weight (without battery) 2.77 kg FO-RX2-EC Power supply Sennheiser NT 1-1 power supply unit with 13.8 VDC/2 A RF outputs Type N, 50 ohms Housing type ½ rack width unit Dimensions (W x D x H) approx.
  • Page 9: Important Notes For Using The Devices

    The other bargraph display indicates the status of the battery, and the LEDs indicate the presence of the three possible power sources. In the absence of this information from a connected FO-TX 2-EC, the LEDs will flash in sequence. As this information is transmitted down both fibre channels, you may select which channel is used by the front display, using the internal data select A/B switch.
  • Page 10: Manufacturer Declarations

    CE Declaration of Conformity • R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) • EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) The declarations are available on our website at www.sennheiser.com Before putting the products into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations. FO-TX 2-EC, FO-TX 2-OPT, FO-RX2-EC 07/2013 10/10...

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