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AMG AMG5118 Instruction Sheet

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AMG5118 Instruction Sheet D17380-
06.doc
AMG
5118
Instruction
Manual
2 Channel SDI Video + RS422 Transmit and Receive Units
for a single Singlemode Fibre Link
The AMG5118 is a standalone two channel SDI video transmit and receive unit pair designed to
transmit 2 SDI video signals together with bi-directional RS422 over one singlemode fibre.
Each AMG5118 unit is designed to be powered using an included standalone power supplies.
AMG Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to this
document without notice. The information herein is believed to
be accurate. No responsibility is assumed by AMG for its use.
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Contents
Introduction 3
System Connections ........................................................................................................................... 3
Connections 4
Video Input Connections .................................................................................................................... 4
Optical Connections ........................................................................................................................... 4
Power Connection .............................................................................................................................. 4
Data Channel Connection .................................................................................................................. 4
Front Panel Indicators 5
Power LED.......................................................................................................................................... 5
SDI in/out LED .................................................................................................................................... 5
Fibre Optic LED’s ............................................................................................................................... 5
Physical Information 5
Mounting Details ................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety 6
Maintenance and Repair 6
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document without notice. The information herein is believed to
be accurate. No responsibility is assumed by AMG for its use.
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Introduction
System Connections
The AMG5118 unit connections are as illustrated below.
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Connections
Video Input Connections
No. of Channels ................................... 2
Connector ............................................ 75 ohm BNC Socket.
Input Impedance .................................. 75 ohm terminated.
Signal Type .......................................... SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 424M
Data Rates ........................................... 270Mbits/s – 2.97Gbits/s
Cable Equalization ............................... Automatic Equalization (Belden 1694A Cable)
250m for 270Mbits/s, 140m for 1.48Gbits/s, 80m for
2.97Gbits/s.
Optical Connections
Connector ............................................ single LC/PC
Optical Dynamic Range ....................... 10dB minimum
Wavelength .......................................... 1310nm, 1490nm, 1500nm, 1610nm
Optical Fibre ........................................ Singlemode
Distance ............................................... 10km
Power Connection
Connector Type ................................... 5.5 x 2.5 DC power jack – centre positive
Supply Voltage ..................................... nominally 12 Volts DC (Range 5 to 28 volts dc).
Maximum Power ................................. 6 Watts
Data Channel Connection
No. of Channels ................................... 1
Data Protocol ....................................... RS422
Data Connector .................................... 5 pin plug-in screw terminal
Data Rate ............................................. 0 - 200kbits/s
Optical Power
Individual wavelength Signals (not combined)
Optical Launch Power .......................... -5dBm to 0dBm per wavelength
Optical Receiver Sensitivity ................. <-18dBm per wavelength.
Receiver Saturation ............................. >0dBm per wavelength.
Optical Link Budget
not including optical
Multiplexor losses ............................. >13dB
including optical
Multiplexor losses ............................. >10dB
AMG Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to this
document without notice. The information herein is believed to
be accurate. No responsibility is assumed by AMG for its use.
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Front Panel Indicators
Power LED
Power .................................................. Red - unit powered
Off - no power applied to unit
SDI in/out LED
SDI ....................................................... Green - SDI signal present on input BNC
Flashing Green SDI signal NOT present on input BNC
Fibre Optic LED’s
FB ........................................................ Green - optical fibre connected
Flashing Green- optical fibre NOT connected
Note: The SDI and FB LEDs indicate when signals are not present. The FB LED does not indicate the
optical power level is within the operation range. It is important to operate within a 10dB Link budget.
Physical Information
Height .................................................. 45mm
Width ................................................... 168mm
Depth ................................................... 154mm
Weight ................................................. 1250grams
Case Material ...................................... Aluminium
Operating Temperature ....................... -26C to 70C
Storage Temperature .......................... -40C to 85C
Mounting Details
There are 4 off mounting holes, positioned as per below.
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document without notice. The information herein is believed to
be accurate. No responsibility is assumed by AMG for its use.
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Safety
AMG Optical Fibre Products use Class 1 laser systems in accordance with EN 60825-2:2000.
It is always advisable to follow good practice when working with optical fibre systems. This includes:
▪ Do not stare with unprotected eyes or with any unapproved collimating device at fibre
ends or connector faces, or point them at other people.
▪ Use only approved filtered or attenuating viewing aids
For other safety issues and advice on good practice associated with optical fibre systems, please see
EN 60825-2:2000 or your local safety officer.
Maintenance and Repair
There are no user serviceable parts within AMG products. See unit data sheet for full specification.
In case of problem or failure, please call your local support centre or contact: AMG Systems Ltd. at
3 The Omega Centre, Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade, Beds., SG18 8QB, UK.
Phone +44 (0) 1767 600 777
Technical Support +44 (0) 1767 604 491
Email techsupport@amgsystems.com
AMG Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to this
document without notice. The information herein is believed to
be accurate. No responsibility is assumed by AMG for its use.
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