Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions
4 C1647M-A (6/06) Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ma...
Page 5 - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
C1647M-A (6/06) 5 The product and/or manual may bear the following marks: This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanyi...
Page 6 - Regulatory Notices; RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
6 C1647M-A (6/06) Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesire...
Page 7 - Product Overview; DESCRIPTION
C1647M-A (6/06) 7 Product Overview DESCRIPTION The FT8308/FR8308 fiber transmitter and receiver provide the ability to transmit up to eight composite video channels over one optical fi ber (refer to Figure 1). Figure 1. Eight-Channel Video FT8308 Transmitter and FR8308 Receiver Features of the FT830...
Page 8 - MODELS; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
8 C1647M-A (6/06) MODELS The FT8308/FR8308 fiber transmitter and receiver consist of the following series of models: Multimode Models:* FT8308MSTR Eight-channel fiber optic video transmitter; multimode, ST connector FR8308MSTR Eight-channel fiber optic video receiver; multimode, ST connector Single-...
Page 9 - FRONT PANEL; FRONT PANEL - FT8308 TRANSMITTER
C1647M-A (6/06) 9 FRONT PANEL The front panel of the FT8308 transmitter and the FR8308 receiver provides LED indicators that allow you to monitor signal status, laser status (transmitter only), and operating power. The following sections provide a view of the front panel of the FT8308 transmitter an...
Page 10 - FRONT PANEL - FR8308 RECEIVER
10 C1647M-A (6/06) FRONT PANEL - FR8308 RECEIVER Figure 3 illustrates the front panel of the FR8308 receiver. Figure 3. Front Panel of FR8308 Receiver For detailed information about the front-panel indicators, refer to the Troubleshooting section. VIDEO PRESENT LEDs 1-8 OPTIC FAULT LED, optical sign...
Page 11 - REAR PANEL; REAR PANEL - FT8308 TRANSMITTER
C1647M-A (6/06) 11 REAR PANEL Connections to the FT8308 transmitter and the FR8308 receiver are made to the rear panel of the modules. The following sections provide a view of the rear panel of the FT8308 transmitter and the FR8308 receiver. REAR PANEL - FT8308 TRANSMITTER Figure 4 illustrates the r...
Page 12 - REAR PANEL - FR8308 RECEIVER
12 C1647M-A (6/06) REAR PANEL - FR8308 RECEIVER Figure 5 illustrates the rear panel of the FR8308 receiver. Figure 5. Rear Panel of FR8308 Receive r For additional information about rear-panel connections, refer to the Installation section. RACK POWER/ALARM CONNECTOR, 4-pin connector for power/alarm...
Page 13 - Installation; PACKAGE CONTENTS; MOUNTING; MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER INTO A RACK; and
C1647M-A (6/06) 13 Installation PACKAGE CONTENTS The following items are supplied: 1 FT8308 transmitter or FR8308 receiver 1 Regulated switching power supply with four plug adapters (North American, Australian, U.K., and European configurations); 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input, 12 VDC output 1 Wall cli...
Page 14 - MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER TO A WALL; Mounting the Transmitter/Receiver Using the Wall Clip
14 C1647M-A (6/06) MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER TO A WALL The FT8308 transmitter/FR8308 receiver can be mounted to a wall in the following ways: • Using the supplied wall clip for attachment of a single module to a wall. For installation instructions, refer to the Mounting the Transmitter/Recei...
Page 16 - CONNECTIONS
16 C1647M-A (6/06) CONNECTIONS Connections to the FT8308 transmitter and the FR8308 receiver are made on the rear panel of the modules and consist of the following: • Power connection NOTES: – A 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply can be used to power the transmitter/receiver when used as a stand-alone mo...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting; Indicator Color
C1647M-A (6/06) 17 Troubleshooting LED indicators on the front panel of the FT8308 transmitter/FR8308 receiver (refer to Figure 2 and to Figure 3, respectively) allow you to monitor signal status, laser status (transmitter only), and operating power. Table A provides information about the front-pane...
Page 18 - Optic Fault LED - Transmitter
18 C1647M-A (6/06) Video Present LED (Continued) Red on receiver Incoming video signal is not present on the channel. Optical signal is not being received from the trans-mitter. Optic Fault LED is also red. Refer to the Optic Fault LED - Receiver section in this table. Video source is not powered on...
Page 19 - Optic Fault LED - Receiver
C1647M-A (6/06) 19 Optic Fault LED - Receiver Green The optical signal is being received from the transmitter. — No action required. Red The optical signal is not being received from the transmitter. Transmitter is not powered on. Check power connections. Replace power supply if necessary. Fiber opt...
Page 20 - VIDEO
20 C1647M-A (6/06) Specifications VIDEO Number of Channels 8 Modulation Type Pulse code modulation, 8-bit resolution Video Input (FT8308)/ 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms; NTSC, PAL, and SECAM Video Output (FR8308) Bandwidth 6.5 MHz Gain Unity Crosstalk -50 dB typical at 3.58 MHz Differential Gain <1% Differen...
Page 23 - PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on FR/FT/FS Series fiber optic ...
