Broadata Communications 285E Series - Manual (Page 4)

BCI 285E User’s Manual
Digital Fiber Optic Audio/Data Transport System
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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 285E system provides simultaneous transmission of digitized stereo
audio, and/or data over one or one pair of fibers. Unidirectional 285E
system transmits two (2) audios (or one (1) stereo audio pair) and one
(1) serial data in one direction. The bi-directional 285E system transmits
and receives two (2) audios (or one (1) stereo audio pair), and one (1)
serial data (RS-232/RS-422) channel in both directions. The audio quality
in the 285E system exceeds professional standards. Many versions of
optical transmitter and receiver combinations are available to address
different distance requirements.
The 285E features a digital fiber optic transmission technology, capable
of providing crisp audio, with little or no maintenance, high functionality
reliability, and low operating cost. The quality of 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 285E
system, enabling quick setup and trouble-free operation.
The 285E 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 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 285E is capable of addressing
a variety of non-standard configurations. Note that Figure 1-1 illustrate
the 285E model.