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Black Box FiberPath AC444A Manuals

Black Box FiberPath AC444A Manuals

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JUNE 2000
AC444A
AC444AE
AC445A-TX
AC446A-RX
FiberPath
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 FIBERPATH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
  • Page 3 FIBERPATH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 4 FIBERPATH 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
  • Page 5 FIBERPATH TRADEMARKS Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FIBERPATH CONTENTS 1. Specifications ......6 2. Introduction......8 2.1 General .
  • Page 7: Specifications

    FIBERPATH 1. Specifications Certification — For FiberPath: FCC Class A, Subpart B of Part 155 compliance; For the power supply: ® , CSA listed Input/Output Voltage — 1 volt pp (user-adjustable at receiver) Input/Output Impedance — 75 ohms Signal/Noise Ratio (per RS-250) — 52 dB minimum Differential Gain (per RS-250) —...
  • Page 8 FIBERPATH Operating Power (per unit) — All units except AC444AE: 12V ±10% D @ 100 ma max.; FiberPath comes with two 115-VAC-to-12-VDC plug-in wall adapters which can be used to supply all operating power; AC444AE: (2) power supplies (receiver and transmitter) that are 220 to 230 volts with special international plugs, 50 Hz, 9 VDC @ 500 mA Operating Temperature —...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    FIBERPATH 2. Introduction 2.1 General The FiberPath is a high-quality, cost-effective fiberoptic video transmission system designed to transmit color and black-and-white signals over distances of more than a mile. The system is easy to install and is designed for long, trouble-free operation in most indoor or outdoor protected environments.
  • Page 10 FIBERPATH • (2) 12-VDC Power Supplies • This User Manual For the AC444AE, your package includes: • (1) FiberPath Transmitter • (1) FiberPath Receiver • (2) 220-to-230-Volt, 9-VDC Power Supplies • This User Manual For the AC445A-TX, your package includes: •...
  • Page 11: Installation

    FIBERPATH 3. Installation Figure 3-1 on page 12 may provide assistance during installation. Follow these steps: 1. Mount the FiberPath Transmitter at the camera or source of video to be transmitted. Use the mounting tabs on the housing or the enclosed self-adhesive mounting pad.
  • Page 12 FIBERPATH 4. Mount the FiberPath Receiver at the monitor or device where the video will be received. Use the mounting tabs on the housing or the enclosed self-adhesive mounting pad. 5. Connect the remaining plug-in power supply to the FiberPath Receiver’s input connector. If you plan to use an external power source, make sure it provides regulated 12-VDC ±10%.
  • Page 13 FIBERPATH Video Monitor or Other Receiver CCTV Camera or other Video Source Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable 62.5 µ Fiberoptic Cable Receiver Transmitter ST Type Optical ST Type Power Power Optical Adapter Adapter Level +12VDC ±10% DC Common Adjust 12 VDC 12 VDC Figure 3-1.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    FIBERPATH 4. Troubleshooting If your FiberPath transmission system does not immediately operate, follow this checklist: 1. Is the correct operating power present and connected to the proper pins on the power connector? If so, the red PWR LED should glow. 2.
  • Page 15 FIBERPATH If all of the troubleshooting items on the checklist are correct and the system still will not operate correctly, call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
  • Page 16 © Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...