FiberPlex VIM-0808 - Manual (Page 8)

Standard Components
In its standard configuration, the Light Viper 1808/0808 is made up of the following primary components.
VIM‐1808
The VIM‐1808 contains the system clock. It can be placed at either end (head or tail) of the system. If using an external clock
however, the VIM‐1808 needs to be connected to this clock. The VIM‐1808 and VIM‐0808 are identical except that the VIM‐
1808 contains the system clock and an “external” clock input connector.
VIM‐0808
The VIM‐0808 can be placed at either end (head or tail) of the system.
Fiber Cable (TFC‐0000‐04)
For live production, TFC‐0000‐04 tactical military grade fiber with TAC‐4 Connectors is required between the VIM‐1808 and
VIM‐0808. Neutrik OpticalCon® tactical fiber (TFC‐0000‐02‐OC) is also available for similar applications. For installations where
the fiber will be pulled through conduit, either VFC‐0000‐D (PVC fiber) or VFC‐0000‐DP (Plenum rated fiber) with ST connector
terminations is recommended. There is also an option for a “Pulling Eye” which can be specified by adding an “E” to the part
numbers above (VFC‐0000‐DE; VFC‐0000‐DPE). This option includes a strain relief and pulling eye on one end of the fiber optic
cable.
Lightweight military “tactical grade” fiber ‘cable’ (TFC‐0000‐04) carries the digital signal between LightViper devices. Neutrik
OpticalCon® tactical cable is also available. For installation use, either PVC or Plenum rated fiber is recommended (VFC‐0000‐
D, VFC‐0000‐DP).
TAC‐4 and OpticalCon® Panels
(VPL‐11, VPL‐12 & VPL‐13).These 1U rack panels include (1), (2) or (3) TAC‐4 connectors respectively allowing for connection
between the TAC‐4 panel mount connector and the ST connectors on the VIM‐1808/0808. Neutrik OpticalCon panel mount
connectors can also be mounted on these panels rather than TAC‐4 connectors. Specify by using the suffix “OC” (Ex. “VPL‐11‐
OC). TAC‐4 and Neutrik OpticalCon connectors can also be fit directly on the chassis of the VIM‐1808/0808 system. In
applications such as these, rack ears and VPL panels are not required. All LightViper units come standard with ST connectors
unless otherwise specified.
Send / Return Cables (VCB‐ADXM, VCB‐ADXF)
These cables connect the VIM‐1808/0808 to the analog inputs/outputs of your system. A variety of cables to connect to other
digital consoles and devices are also available.
Optional Components
Additional components can be added to the Light Viper 1808/0808 for increased functionality.
DMX4 Lighting Control Interface
MD‐3 Multi Control Interface
In applications where you want RS‐422, RS‐232 or Midi control in a VIM‐1808/0808 system, a pair of MD‐3 devices will
translated this control protocol into TTL data for input to / output of the “Control Circuit” connector on the VIM‐1808 / 0808.
**Please refer to page 13 for a complete list and photos of fiber‐optic cable types as well as copper interface
cables.