American Fibertek MT-740C-SL - Manual (Page 2)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your American Fibertek MT-740C-SL singlemode four channel video
transmitter. Please take a few minutes to read these installation instructions in order to obtain
the maximum performance from this product.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The MT-740C-SL operates as half of a transmitter / receiver pair for the transmission of four
channels of high performance digital NTSC, PAL, RS170, or RS343 video signals. The MT-
740C-SL is designed to operate with the MR-740C-SL or RR-740C-SL video receiver over one
singlemode fiber optic cable.
The MT-740C-SL multiplexes four video input signals into a high speed serial data stream. This
serial data stream modulates a laser at 1310 nm wavelength. The 740C-SL Series product is
designed to operate over an optical loss budget range of 0 to 21 dB. Refer to the data sheets
for detailed performance specifications.
This unit is contained in a rugged aluminum housing with internal dc voltage regulation. The
detachable terminal blocks and LED indicators provide for easy installation and monitoring of
video and power.
The MT-740C-SL is designed for mounting as a modular stand alone unit. For a rack mounted
version please see the RT-740C-SL.
INSTALLATION
THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND
SHOULD CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 AND LOCAL
CODES.
Mount the unit to a secure surface using #8 (3mm) hardware in four places. See the drawing on
the next page for mounting dimensions. Be sure to allow sufficient room for the required
minimum bend radius of the fiber cable used.
POWER SOURCE
THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE POWERED BY A LISTED CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY ONLY.