USER’S MANUAL

Beamer-V , Card Version

55 Cabot Court, Hauppauge, NY 11788

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

www.commspecial.com

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

Singapore

Tel: +65 6391 8790 Fax: +65 6396 0138

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Introduction

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.

Part numbers 3108A and 3109A are supplied with:

1 Beamer-V Dual-Channel Transmitter Card or Dual-Channel Receiver Card

1 User's Manual

Model 6000A Rackmount Card Cage may be purchased separately

Installation

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

Please note that Beamer-V dual-channel card versions (transmitter P/N 3108 and

receiver P/N 3109) may be used in conjunction with the Beamer-V box units

(transmitter P/N 3100 and receiver P/N 3101). If you are connecting one or

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

unit for installation instructions regarding that portion of your system.

1.

2.

Plug the unit into any free position in a model 6000A card-cage.

On the Beamer-V transmitter card, connect the cameras or source of

P/N 121746 Rev. C

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



video to be transmitted to the BNC connectors and the ST fiber optic

cable plugs to the optical connectors.

3.

Connect the Beamer-V receiver card at the monitor or device where the

video will be received to the BNC connectors and the ST fiber optic cable

plugs to the optical connectors.

When power is applied, the red PWR indicator LED will glow.

All operating power for the Beamer-V dual-channel transmitter and receiver

cards is provided by the 6000A card-cage into which the unit is plugged. Be

certain to make all connections carefully and check that the correct positions

are being used.

5.

Your Beamer-V video transmission system is now installed.

4.



6.

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.

Interface Troubleshooting

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

operate, the following “checklist” should be used:

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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 In Asia/Pacific, call CSPL, Singapore

Tel: (631) 273-0404

Tel: +65 6391 8790

Fax: (631) 273-1638

Fax: +65 6396 0138