BCI 310/320 SERIES
Fiber Optic Video/Audio/Data Transmission System
"Multple (2-16) Channel Video/Audio/Data Over ONE Fiber"

 
  High performance affordable solutions for multi-channel video/audio/data transmission.
 
Applications

Remote Multimedia Studio
Distance Learning
Audio/Video/Data Conferencing
Security Surveillance and CCTV Systems
Features

Digital Encoded Fiber Optic Links
Multiple Video/Audio/Data Transmission Over ONE Fiber
Compact, Standalone Packaging
1 Fiber Solution also Available (WDM)
CWDM Optics Available
Multichannel S-Video Options
 

The 310/320 systems provide simultaneous transmission of multiple channels of digitized stereo audio, video and/or data over one or one pair of fiber. The standard 310 system transmits these video/audio/data channels in one direction. The 320 system transmits and receives these video/audio/data channels in both directions. The standard 310/320 system comes with 2-, 4-, and 8-channel versions with each channel containing one (1) NTSC/PAL video, two (2) audios, and one (1) serial data (RS-232/RS-422). Versions up to 16-channel video/audio/data are also available for unidirectional links. Many versions of optical transmitter and receiver combinations are available to address different distance coverages.

The 310/320 features a digital fiber optic transmission technology, capable of providing sharper video and crisp audio, little or no maintenance, high functionality reliability, and low operating cost. The quality of video, audio and data transmission in BCI's digital designs is much superior to the analog transmission (based on amplitude or frequency modulation) designs used by other manufacturers. No user adjustments are required in the 310/320 system, enabling quick setup and trouble-free operation.

The 310/320 comes in a rugged, standalone, and compact unit. Panel connectors are provided for video (BNC), audio (terminal block), and data (DB9), and fiber connection (FC-type for singlemode fiber or ST-type for multimode fiber). They are also easily monitored by separate LED indicators for power, optical link, and channel activity.

Due to its digital transmission design, the 310/320 is capable of addressing a variety of non-standard configurations. Contact us to discuss your custom, OEM/private brand and high volume requirements.

 
Specifications
Typical Power Budget and Transmission Distance
Video
Channel Capacity 2, 4, 8, or 16*
Bandwidth 7MHz
Video Level 1.0 Vp-p @ 75 Ohms
Differential Gain Range 3%
Differential Phase Range <2°
SNR (Weighted) >62dB
Connector BNC

Audio
Channel Capacity 4, 8, 16, or 32*
Operating Mode Balanced or Unbalanced
Input/Output Impedance 100k Ohms/100 Ohms (Balanced)
Max. Input/Output Level 5Vp-p (Balanced)
Magnitude Freq. Response 20Hz to 20kHz @ -3dB
SNR (Weighted) >70dB @ 1 kHz 4 Vp-p Input Level (balanced)
Connector Terminal Block

Serial Data
Channel Capacity 2, 4, or 8
Signal Format RS-232 or RS-422
Operating Mode Full Duplex with Handshake
Data Rate Up to 19.2 kbps (RS-232)
Up to 57.6 kbps (RS-422)
Connector DB9

Optical
Fiber Type Multimode or Singlemode
Number of Fibers 2 or 1
Wavelength 850, 1310 and/or 1550 nm
Fiber Optic Connector ST (for Multimode)
FC (for Singlemode)

Physical
Dimensions: (H x W x D)
Standalone 2- or 4-ch versions 1.72" x 17.03" x 12.00"
Standalone 8-ch versions 3.46" x 17.03" x 12.00"
Power Level 110-240 VAC @ 20W (4-ch Tx/Rx)
40W (8-ch Tx/Rx)
Operating Temperature 0 to 95% RH,
non-condensing
Humidity 0° to +50°C
Status Indicators Power, Optical Link, Video Activity
 

*The 16-ch video/32-ch audio option comes with unidirectional links only (i.e., bi-directional links are not available)


















Application
Power Budget (1)
Typical Distance KM (2)
Typical Distance Miles (2)
Multimode Fiber
8
1
0.6
Singlemode Fiber
12
25
16
Multimode Long Distance
12
3
1.8
Singlemode Long Distance
20
60
37

(1) These are typical values for the 310/320 Series. The actual values may vary.
(2) These are typical distance coverage figures. The maximum distance coverage may be greater than these typical numbers, depending on fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing losses, chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, etc.
Panels
Application
   
   
  Subject to continued product enhancement, we reserve the right to change the above specifications and description without notice.