Rose Electronics Orion X-series - Manual (Page 112)

104 Orion X Installation and Operations Manual
Fiber SFP Type LC (Interconnect)
The communication of fiber devices is performed via Gigabit SFPs that have to be connected to suitable
fibers fitted with type LC connectors.
Note:
The correct function of the device can only be guaranteed with SFPs provided by the manufacturer.
SFP modules can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please consider ESD handling
specifications.
SDI (Interconnect)
The communication of the SDI devices requires a mini coax connection with mini BNC connectors or 3G
SFPs with transmission speeds of 0,360 Gbit/s (SD-SDI, SMPTE 259M), 1,485 Gbit/s (HD-SDI, SMPTE
292M) and 2,970 Gbit/s (3G SDI).
Interconnect Cable
The cables used to connect the Orion X to the extenders are described here.
CATx
A point-to-point connection is required. Operation with several patch fields is possible. Routing over an
active network component, such as an Ethernet Hub, Router or Matrix, is not allowed.
 Avoid routing Cat X cables near power cables.
 If the site has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that CPU Unit and CON Unit are on the same phase.
Notes:
To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, correctly installed shielded Cat X cable must be used
throughout the interconnection link.
To maintain regulatory EMC compliance, all Cat X cables should have ferrites installed on both cable
ends close to the devices.
Type of Interconnect Cable
The Orion X requires interconnect cabling specified for Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T). The use of solid-
core (AWG24), shielded, Cat 5e (or better) is recommended.
Cat X Solid-Core Cable
AWG24
S/UTP (Cat 5e) cable according to EIA/TIA-568-B. Four pairs of wires
AWG24. Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
Cat X Patch Cable
AWG26/8
S/UTP (Cat 5e) cable according to EIA/TIA- 568-B. Four pairs of wires
AWG26/8. Connection according to EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T).
The use of flexible cables (patch cables) type AWG26/8 is possible, however the maximum possible
extension distance is halved.
Maximum Acceptable Cable Length
Cat X Installation Cable
AWG24
400 ft (140 m)
Cat X Patch Cable
AWG26/8
200 ft (70 m)