Broadata Communications 235 Series - Manual (Page 4)

BCI 235 User’s Manual
Digital Fiber Optic S-Video/Audio/Data Transport System
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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 235 system provides simultaneous transmission of digitized S-video,
stereo audio, and/or data over one or one pair of fibers. Unidirectional
235 system transmits two (2) audios (or one (1) stereo audio pair) and
one (1) baseband S-video channel in one direction. The bi-directional 235
system transmits and receives two (2) audios (or one (1) stereo audio
pair), one (1) baseband S-video channel, and one (1) serial data
(RS-232/RS-422) channel in both directions. The video and audio quality
in the 235 system exceeds professional standards. In addition, the 235
can be configured to transmit two (2) NTSC/PAL video, instead of one (1)
S-video. Many versions of optical transmitter and receiver combinations
are available to address different distance requirements.
The 235 features a digital fiber optic transmission technology, capable of
providing sharp video and crisp audio, with little or no maintenance, high
functionality reliability, and low operating cost. The quality of video, audio
and data transmission in BCI's digital designs is much superior to the
analog transmission designs used by other manufacturers (based on
amplitude or frequency modulation). No user adjustments are required
in the 235 system, enabling quick setup and trouble-free operation.
The 235 comes with two packaging options: a rugged, standalone, and
compact unit, or a plug-in card for a card cage system. Panel connectors
are provided for video (DIN and BNC), audio (terminal block), data (terminal
block), and fiber connection (FC-type for singlemode fiber or ST-type for
multimode fiber). They are also easily monitored by separate LED
indicators for power, optical link, and channel activity.
Due to its digital transmission design, the 235 is capable of addressing
a variety of non-standard configurations. Note that Figures 1-1 and 1-2
illustrate the various 235 models.