2 F-M1SDI-2ET
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Thor Fiber F-M1SDI-2ET is a compact power house that will allow any user to transport one single
channel of 1.485Gbps HD-SDI Serial Data Interface uni-directionally while simultaneously transmitting two
fast Ethernet 10/100Mb/s data. Furthermore this Thor Fiber Kit of Transmitter and Receiver will send RS485
in reverse for easy control over the kit. This sturdy unit creates an easy drop environment for users that
require HD-SDI and Dual Fast Ethernet across any application and even allows additional AUX Cards which
can allow a plethora of other options such as RS232 and RS422, and even capable of carrying external
analog audio instead of the SDI embedded audio. Thor Fiber has an excellent reputation for high quality
and low cost products to help complete your project on time, in a loss free high quality kit that will ensure
you stay under budget. Commonly used in security applications, live performance environments, video
surveillance, SDI distribution and control in any environment.
1.2 Features
SMPTE-292M HD-SDI standard, supports 1.485Gb/s
Transmitter: one SD/HD-SDI input (BNC), one looping SD/ HD-SDI output(BNC) and two fast Ethernet
interfaces(shared 100M bandwidth, supports port-based VLAN)
Receiver: two SD/HD-SDI output (BNC) and two fast Ethernet interfaces(shared 100M bandwidth, supports
port-based VLAN)
One auxiliary channel, which can be 1-channel bi-directional audio, or two-channel unidirectional audio, or
2-channel contact closure input/output, or 1-channel bi-directional RS422/RS232 channel
One bi-directional RS485 channel, half duplex, up to 115.2Kb/s baud rate
Integrated cable equalizer
Embedded ESD and surge protection circuit to prevent damage from static and thunder
NOP (No optical signal) alarm indications, output status indicator and input lock indicator
APC circuit for stable optical power
