Grass Valley T-POV Bidirectional Robotic - Manual (Page 15)

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T-POV
User Guide
Fiber Optic Connector Types
The T-POV Robotic Camera Link System is delivered with one of two types of Fiber
Connectors.
• For 12 Volt systems using Tactical Fiber Cable, the system is delivered with ST
Connectors.
• For AC Powered Base Unit systems, the T-POV is delivered with an SMPTE 304M type
hybrid powered fiber connector.
Fig. 2-3: Fiber Optic Connectors
The specific application of Fiber Optic connectors in T-POV systems is covered in
Understanding which Fiber Connector is applicable on page 9
Understanding which Fiber Connector is applicable
The selection of Fiber Connector type in the T-POV system depends on the following:
• Is the system an externally powered 12 Volt system or is the system internally powered
at the Base Station by 120VAC? Note that all AC powered units can be configured for
120VAC or 240VAC operation.
• What is the number of Link units installed in the base station?
The choice of Fiber Connectors applies to both models of the T-POV Robotic Camera
Link System. For a detailed list of Fiber Connector and Power Mode compatibility, see
the following sections:
• For a general discussion of Fiber Connectors, see Fiber Cable Concepts on page 8.
• For a detailed list of Fiber Connector and Power Mode compatibility, see Power
Mode and Fiber Connector Compatibility on page 17.
Powered T-POV Units are delivered with the SMPTE 304M Hybrid Connector. Twelve Volt
models use some variation of ST connectors depending on configuration and whether the
system has one or two link units installed.
Connector Type Tactical Fiber Use Hybrid Fiber Use Camera Unit Use Base Station Use
Fiber Connectors Yes Not Typically Yes Yes
SMPTE 304M No Yes Yes Yes
ST Cable Connectors ST Panel Connectors SMPTE 304M
Cable connector SMPTE 304M
Panel Connector