USER’S

MANUAL

Beamer-V

Introduction

TM

55 Cabot Court, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Tel: (631) 273-0404 Fax: (631) 273-1638

www.commspecial.com

Singapore Office

Tel: +65 6837 8790 Fax: +65 6333 0501

Box Version

Beamer-V is a high-quality, cost-effective fiber optic video transmission

system designed to transmit color and black and white signals over distances of

more than a mile. The system is easily installed and designed for long, trouble-

free operation in most indoor or outdoor-protected environments. Beamer-V is

compatible with all analog video standards, including NTSC, PAL and SECAM,

and will operate with all standard 62.5 micron fiber optic cables and industry

standard ST type connectors.

If you purchased part numbers 3100 or 3101, your product is supplied with:

1 Beamer-V Transmitter or Receiver unit

1 Beamer-V Transmitter unit

1 Beamer-V Receiver unit

1 User's Manual

1 User’s Manual

2 12 Vdc Power Supplies

If you purchased part number 3105, your product is supplied with:

Installation

See the diagram on the following page for assistance during installation.

Please note that Beamer-V Box units (transmitter P/N 3100 and receiver P/N

3101) may be used in conjunction with 2-channel card versions of Beamer-V

(transmitter P/N 3108A and receiver P/N 3109A). If you are connecting one or

more box units to a card unit, please refer to the manual that came with your

card unit for installation instructions regarding that portion of your system.

1.

Mount the Beamer-V transmitter at the camera or source of video to be

transmitted. Use the mounting tabs on the housing or the enclosed self-

adhesive mounting pad.

P/N 102021 Rev D

Beamer-V is a trademarks of Communications Specialties, Inc.



CCTV Camera or

Other Video Source

Video Monitor

or Other Receiver

O O O O

Coaxial Cable

Coaxial

Cable

Beamer-V

Receiver

ST type

Optical

62.5u Fiber Optic Cable

Level

Adjust

Beamer-V

Transmitter

ST type

Optical

12 VDC

Power

Adapter

DC Common

+12VDC + 10%

12 VDC

Power

Adapter

Power Connector Details

Installation of Beamer-V Fiber Optic Transmission System

2.

Connect one of the plug-in power supplies to the input connector on the

Beamer-V transmitter. If an external power source is to be used, be

certain it provides regulated 12 volts CD+10%. Current from this source

will not exceed 250 ma. When power is applied, the red PWR indicator

LED will glow. Note that the (-) side of the power input is connected to

the enclosure.

On the Beamer-V transmitter, connect the video signal to be transmitted

to the BNC connector and the ST fiber optic cable plug to the optical

connector.

Mount the Beamer-V receiver at the monitor or device where the video

will be received.

Connect the remaining plug-in power supply to the Beamer-V receiver’s

input connector. If an external power source is to be used, be certain it

provides regulated 12 volts DC +10%. Current from this source will not

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4.

5.



exceed 250 ma. When power is applied, the red PWR indicator LED will

glow. Note that the (-) side of the power input is connected to the enclosure

.

6.

Connect the video monitor or other video receiving device to the BNC

connector on the Beamer-V’s receiver and the fiber optic cable plug to

the Beamer-V receiver’s optical connector.

For a pleasing picture, slowly adjust the LEVEL control on the Beamer-

V’s receiver. If high accuracy is required, set this level to 1 volt pp with a

75 ohm load.

Your Beamer-V video transmission system is now installed.

7.

8.

Interface Troubleshooting

In rare instances, where the Beamer-V transmission system does not immediately

operate, the following “checklist” should be used:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Is the correct operating power present and connected to the proper pins

on the power connector? If so, the red PWR LED should glow.

If an external power source is being used, does it matter that the signal

and power ground are connected to the enclosure?

Is a video signal present at the Beamer-V transmitter input?

Is the proper 62.5 micron fiber optic cable being used?

Is the length of fiber optic cable longer than 1.5 miles? If so, a weak,

snowy picture may result.

Are the fiber optic connector ends free of any minute dust or dirt

particles? If there is any doubt, the use of a lint-free cloth moistened

with a drop of alcohol should be used to gently clean the optical surface.

If the above is correct and the system will still not operate properly, call our

customer service department for further assistance.

CE Information

Standards to which conformity is declared:

EMC

EN 55022: 1994, CISPR 22: 1993, Class B Limit

EN 50082-1: 1992

IEC 801-2: 1991; IEC 801-3: 1984: IEC 801-4: 1988



FCC User Information

WARNING: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,

may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of

Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection

against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation

of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which

case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may

be required to correct the interference.

Limited Warranty

Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) warrants that for a period of three

years after purchase by Buyer, Beamer-V will be free from defects in material

and workmanship under normal use and service. A Return Material Authorization

(RMA) number must be obtained from CSI before any equipment is returned by

the Buyer. All material must be shipped to CSI, Hauppauge, New York, at the

expense and risk of the Buyer. Units returned to the Buyer will be shipped freight

collect.

CSI’s obligation under this warranty will be limited, at its option, to either

repair or replacement of defective units, including free materials and labor, at its

customer service facility in Hauppauge, New York. In no event shall CSI be

responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profits or

goodwill.

CSI shall not be obligated to replace or repair equipment damaged by fire,

war, acts of God or similar causes, or equipment that has been serviced, altered,

improperly installed or abused.

RMA numbers and repairs can be obtained from:

Communications Specialties Headquarters

Tel: (631) 273-0404

Fax: (631) 273-1638

Singapore Office

Tel: +65 6837 8790

Fax: +65 6333 0501