On the Air with Fiberlink®

A Fiberlink® Application Brief

Fiberlink® fiber optic transmission

systems for audio, video and data:

HD/SD-SDI over Fiber

DVB-ASI over Fiber

DVI over Fiber

VGA over Fiber

Data over Fiber



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A Fiberlink® Application Brief | On the Air with Fiberlink®

Broadcasting perfection.

When it comes to any Broadcast Application, Fiberlink®

offers more than phenomenal product features and performance...

it offers the signal quality broadcasters demand!

In an industry where a few seconds of downtime can cost millions,

Broadcast Engineers can’t afford to compromise on their product

selections. That’s why broadcasters around the world turn to

Fiberlink® solutions with confidence. That’s because

Fiberlink is designed and built by Broadcast Engineers

for Broadcast Engineers.

In fact, Fiberlink is designed and manufactured by the same company

that delivered the award-winning Scan Do® family of broadcast quality

scan converters: Communications Specialties.

Fiberlink never uses compression, scaling, frame-dropping or other

destructive signaling techniques, providing you with pristine and pure

results at every step of the way. Additionally, Fiberlink does not require

any deskewing or equalization making installation as easy as connect-

ing the cables and going on-air!

Since the broadcast environment is becoming more and more

complex with mixed signal types, you’ll be pleased to know that

Fiberlink supports nearly every format you may need. From DVI to

HD-SDI; from VGA to Component Video; from RS-232 to Ethernet…

Fiberlink has solutions for most any fiber optic broadcast requirement.

Tune in for more information about Fiberlink at

commspecial.com or call us today at 631-273-0404.

Advantages of

Fiberlink®

Fiberlink is the industry’s largest

selection of Pro A/V fiber optic

transmission systems.

Fiberlink is designed and

manufactured by CSI,

manufacturer of the award

winning Scan Do® and Deuce®

Ground loops, crosstalk, EMI,

RF and other interference is

literally impossible with

Fiberlink®!

3150 Series offers SMPTE

compliant HD/SD-SDI over

single mode or multimode

fiber.

Deliver DVI and stereo audio

to distance of more than nine

miles with the 7500 Series.

Many of our product are

offered as a complete,

ready-to-install kit! Everything

you need in one box.

The available Fiberlink®

fiber optic testers, meters and

installation kits expedite

your installation times.



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A Fiberlink® Application Brief | On the Air with Fiberlink®

Traditional copper deployment versus Fiberlink®

The practical and economic advantages of Fiberlink® are as clear as

the signals they send, whether going across town, or to the next room.

Traditional Copper Deployment: Video and Audio Transmission.

Distance: 1500 Feet

Electrical signal emits and

accepts electrical noise

The transmission continues

to get “dirtier” as it gets

repeated over any distance

Copper-based

Transmitter Unit

Signal Repeaters

are required about

every 500 feet

Copper-based

Receiver Unit

Equipment Required for

traditional copper installation:

Transmitter and Receiver Units

3 Repeater/Signal Regenerator Units

1500 feet of expensive copper cabling

8 sets of interconnects

Conduit as per Building & Fire Codes

Fiberlink®: Video, Audio

and Data

Transmission.

Distance: 1500 Feet

1500 Feet of Fiber

Optic Cable

Fiberlink® Transmitter

Unit

Fiberlink® Receiver Unit

Equipment Required for

Fiberlink® installation:

Transmitter and Receiver Units

1500 feet of fiber optic cable

2 sets of interconnects

No conduit is required.

Fiberlink®: Truly. Purely. Amazing.



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The anatomy of greatness.

Fiberlink® is the no tools, no tweaks, no troubles solution.

Fiberlink® does not require any special tools for proper

installation. With no settings to adjust, no ratios or signals to tweak,

Fiberlink® offers true plug-in-and-go installation ability. Best of all, it

offers great flexibility and expansion capabilities without having to

retool, rethink, or retweak any of the system components.

Uses 24 bit all

digital processing

Simple, low voltage

power connector

A closer look at a

Fiberlink®

7220 Series Transmitter

No configuration,

tweaks, or technical

expertise required!

Standard VGA

Input Port

5.25”

5”

Standard 1/8” Stereo

Audio Jack

Single Mode or

Multimode Fiber

Optic Output

Mounting a

Fiberlink® is Quick and

Easy!



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HD/SD-SDI at the speed of right.

Fiberlink® 3150 Series transmits broadcast quality

HD/SD-SDI over a single fiber optic core.

The Fiberlink® 3150 Series is the professional’s choice for HD/SD-SDI

signal distribution. That’s because it’s feature packed: it strictly

adheres to SMPTE standards, offers SMPTE 297-2006

interoperability, uses one single mode or multimode fiber,

and delivers the signal fidelity you have come to expect from

Fiberlink®.

Fiberlink® 3150 Series Features:

Signal is equalized and re-clocked

prior to fiber optic transmission

Transmitter features a re-clocked

SDI loop through and the receiver

features two equalized and re-clocked

SDI outputs

Designed for interoperability with

other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic

compliant devices

Uses industry standard LC connectors

Immunity to pathological signals

Compliant with SMPTE 259M-2006, 292-2006, 297-2006

Supports transmission of SMPTE 305M-2005,

310M-2004, 344M-2000, DVB-ASI

Supports both Single Mode

and Multimode fiber types

Supports HD/SD-SDI inputs with

embedded audio and data

Available in Box or Rack Card versions

HD/SD-SDI

Signal Source

Fiber

Cable

HD/SD-SDI

Displays or other

equipment

Meet the team:

3150 Transmitter

1 Optical Output

1 HD/SD-SDI Loop-Thru

3151 Receiver

2 HD/SD-SDI Outputs

3150 Tx

3151 Rx



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Broadcast the best results.

DVI Computer Video to HD/SD-SDI Scan Converter

with genlock input and fiber optic output.

When it comes to Scan Conversion, there is only one brand to turn to.

Scan Do® HD, the brand that continues to set the benchmark that all

others are measured.

And now our award-winning line-up of scan converters supports High

Definition with the all new Scan Do HD. With resolutions up to 1080i

(per SMPTE 292), you’re sure to reveal every detail.

Scan Do® HD Series Features:

Converts DVI (up to 1920x1200) to HD/SD SDI.

Advanced scaling algorithms and 10 bit processing provide

exceptionally clean and accurate broadcast quality output.

Supports HD SDI resolutions up to 1080i per

SMPTE 292 and SD SDI resolutions per SMPTE 259.

Includes fiber optic output (SMPTE 292 and 297) and two coaxial

outputs (SMPTE 292 and 259).

Genlock capability locks HD/SD SDI output to tri-level sync

or black burst.

Horizontal, vertical and clock phasing with a range of one output

vertical period and a resolution of 840 picoseconds!

Ethernet port enables control via your facilities LAN or via the

Internet. Intuitive GUI interface allows you to control all functions of

your Scan Do HD and upgrade its firmware when new features are

released!

Image processing controls for brightness, contrast, saturation, hue

and sharpness; variable flicker reduction.

Zoom & Shrink horizontally and vertically while maintaining the

aspect ratio or set each independently!

Precisely position your image horizontally and vertically.

Quickly store and recall your favorite configurations through the

remote control ports!

Internal color bar generator.

Meet the team:

Scan Do® HD

DVI to HD/SD-SDI Scan Converter

with SMPTE 297 Fiber Optic

Output

Fiberlink® 7500

DVI & Stereo Audio over a single

fiber optic core! Ideal to deliver

your source material to your

Scan Do® HD!

Fiberlink® 3150

HD/SD-SDI over a single fiber

optic core. Perfect to send your

scan converted SDI signal to other

plant locations!



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The elite branch of the A/V arsenal.

Fiberlink® 7220 Series offers unrivaled flexibility

in video and audio transmission systems.

The Fiberlink® 7220 Series digitally transmits

high-resolution RGB (up to WXGA) and stereo audio over one

single mode or multimode fiber optic core. Designed for

flexibility and expansion, the 7220 Series is ideal for

point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and drop and repeat applications.

Fiberlink® 7220 Series Features:

Supports VGA, SVGA, XGA and WXGA

(640 x 480 up to 1366 x 768)

Supports HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p and 1080i

(RGBHV format only)

Uses all digital processing with no compression

for crystal clear signals and no color pixel skewing

Requires no adjustments, equalization

or de-skewing during installation

Transmits signals over one single mode or multimode

fiber optic core at 1310 nm wavelength

Low audio/video skew, <300 uSec

Use with Fiberlink® 8000 and

8100 Series Optical DAs for complex

point-to-multipoint distribution

Complete kit available for a “ready to install” solution.

Includes transmitter, receiver, power supplies, 250 meters

of single mode plenum fiber and various audio and VGA cables

Meet the team:

7220 Transmitter

1 Optical Output

7222 Transmitter

4 Optical Outputs, 1 Baseband

and Stereo Audio Loop-Thru

7224 Transmitter

8 Optical Outputs, 1 Baseband

and Stereo Audio Loop-Thru

7226 Transmitter

12 Optical Outputs, 1 Baseband

and Stereo Audio Loop-Thru

7221 Receiver

1 Baseband and

Stereo Audio Output

7223 Receiver

4 Baseband and

Stereo Audio Outputs

7225 Receiver

1 Optical Loop-Thru, 1 Baseband

and Stereo Audio Output

7227 Receiver

1 Optical Loop-Thru, 4 Baseband

and Stereo Audio Outputs



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A Fiberlink® Application Brief | On the Air with Fiberlink®

Fiberlink® 7220 Series in action.

Example uses of the Fiberlink® 7220 Series.

Point-to-point operational scenarios

7220 Tx

Fiber Cable

7221 Rx

High-Res RGB,

up to WXGA with

Stereo Audio

7220 Tx Card

Mounted in a

6000A Card Cage

7221 Rx

Fiber Cable

High-Res RGB display

with Stereo Audio

(Plasma, DLP, LCD, etc.)

Drop and repeat operational scenarios

7225 Rx

High-Res RGB,

up to WXGA with

Stereo Audio

7221 Rx

7225’s

Optical

Loop-Through

7220 Tx Card

Mounted in a

6000A Card Cage

Fiber Cable

High-Res RGB,

up to WXGA with

Stereo Audio

High-Res RGB display

with Stereo Audio

(Plasma, DLP, LCD, etc.)

7220 Tx

Fiber Cable

7225 Rx

7221 Rx

7225’s

Optical

Loop-Through

7225 Rx

7225’s

Optical

Loop-Through



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Fiberlink® 7220 Series in action.

Example uses of the Fiberlink® 7220 Series.

Point-to-multipoint operational scenarios

High-Res RGB,

up to WXGA with

Stereo Audio

7220 Tx

Fiber Cable

7227 Rx

High-Res RGB displays

with Stereo Audio

(Plasma, DLP, LCD, etc.)

7221 Rx

Optical

Loop-Through

High-Res RGB,

up to WXGA with

Stereo Audio

7220 Tx

Fiber Cable

7227 Rx

High-Res RGB displays

with Stereo Audio

(Plasma, DLP, LCD, etc.)

Optical

Loop-Through

7223 Rx



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A Fiberlink® Application Brief | On the Air with Fiberlink®

Fiberlink® 7220 Series in action.

Example uses of the Fiberlink® 7220 Series.

Complex point-to-multipoint operational scenarios

Operations Room 1

High-Res RGB,

up to WXGA with

Stereo Audio

High-Res RGB displays with Stereo

Audio (Plasma, DLP, LCD, etc.)

7221 Rx

7222 Tx

7221 Rx

Single

Mode Fiber

Cables

7225 Rx

Legal Department

7221 Rx

7225’s

Optical

Loop-Through

Lobby

7223 Rx

7 Miles of

Single Mode

Fiber Cable

Equipment Room 1

Fiberlink®

8003 Optical Distribution

Amplifier

1200 Feet of

Multimode

Fiber Cable

Studio Monitor

7221 Rx

1200 Feet of

Multimode

Fiber Cable

7223 Rx

1200 Feet of

Multimode

Fiber Cable



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Meet the nine mile DVI cable.

Fiberlink® 7500 Series transmits DVI

and stereo audio over a single fiber optic core.

The Fiberlink® 7500 Series digitally transmits

your DVI signals, up to 1920x1200, and stereo audio to distances

greater than nine miles... all over one single mode or multimode

fiber! Best of all, the 7500 Series uses no compression, scaling or

frame dropping which can slow transmission. This offers your

customer the critical real-time response advantage.

Fiberlink® 7500 Series Features:

Transmits single-link DVI

(640 x 480 up to 1920 x 1200)

Support 25 - 165 MHz continuous pixel clock

Supports HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p, 1080i

and 1080p (DVI format)

Uses no compression, color space conversion

or scaling for crystal clear signals with no pixel skewing

Supports up to 45 foot (13.72m) DVI input cable

Loop-through DVI output comes standard

Box and Card versions available

Supports EDID from loop-through, internal

EDID generation or EDID capture and storage

Requires no adjustments, equalization

or de-skewing during installation

Advanced input circuit equalizes and

re-clocks noisy and distorted DVI input signals

Two DVI outputs on receivers

allows for driving two monitors

Transmits signals over one single mode fiber optic

core using advanced CWDM multiplexing

Low audio/video skew, <300 uSec

Small, lightweight, uses low power

Note: Some features available only on Multimode version.

See product data sheet for complete details.

High-Res DVI

& Stereo Audio

Fiber

Cables

Meet the team:

7500 Transmitter

1 Optical Output, 1 DVI Loop-Thru

7501 Receiver

2 DVI and Stereo Audio Outputs

7502 Transmitter

2 Optical Outputs, 1 DVI Loop-Thru

7502 Tx

High-Res

Displays with

Stereo Audio

7501 Rx

7501 Rx



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Delivering infinite secure signal distribution.

Fiberlink® 8000 Series and 8100 Series delivers

infinite video and audio signal extension and distribution capabilities.

Compatible with all one-way Fiberlink® products,

the Fiberlink 8000 and 8100 Series provides system

integrators with infinite architecture capabilities. Extend and

distribute your video and stereo audio signals forever, securely and

reliably, without any baseband signal degradation what-so-ever.

Plug-in to the power of Fiberlink’s infinite capabilities.

Meet the team:

Fiberlink® 8000 and 8100 Series Features:

Receives an optical signal from a Fiberlink®

transmitter; then digitally regenerates and relaunches

it over one to 12 outputs

Works with one-way Fiberlink systems*;

can support multiple channels on each output

Units may be daisy-chained to create

elaborate distribution networks

Absolutely no degradation to

original baseband signals

Inputs and outputs can be configured separately

Works with multimode or single mode fiber

at 850, 1310 or 1550 nm

8001 ODA ( Stand-alone Box )

1 Optical Output

8002 ODA ( Stand-alone Box )

2 Optical Outputs

8003 ODA ( Stand-alone Box )

3 Optical Outputs

8004 ODA ( Stand-alone Box )

4 Optical Outputs

8102 ODA ( 19” 1 RU )

2 Optical Outputs

8104 ODA ( 19” 1 RU )

4 Optical Outputs

8106 ODA ( 19” 1 RU )

6 Optical Outputs

8108 ODA ( 19” 1 RU )

8 Optical Outputs

8110 ODA ( 19” 1 RU )

10 Optical Outputs

8112 ODA ( 19” 1 RU )

12 Optical Outputs

Fiberlink® 8112

* Please refer to the Fiberlink® 8000 or 8100 Series data sheet(s)

*

for complete compatibility information.



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Fiberlink® 8000 & 8100 Series in action.

Example uses of the Fiberlink® 8000 & 8100 Series.

Infinite signal extension and distribution operational scenario

A/V Management Center Floor 6

Signal Source

Administration Floor 3

7220 Tx

Fiberlink®

8003 Optical Distribution

Amplifier

7221 Rx

1200 Feet of

Multimode

Fiber Cable

Executive Board Room Floor 5

Security Building

7221 Rx

Public Relations Floor 4

7225 Rx

Meeting Center Floor 1

7221 Rx

7225’s

Optical Loop

Thru

Fiberlink®

8110 Optical Distribution

Amplifier

Meeting Center Floor 1

7221 Rx

Pure Digital

Fiberlink®

Receiver

Pure Digital

Fiberlink®

Receiver

7223 Rx

Pure Digital

Fiberlink®

Receiver

Pure Digital

Fiberlink®

Receiver

Pure Digital

Fiberlink®

Receiver

Pure Digital

Fiberlink®

Receiver

Research Center Floor 12

7223 Rx



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Smart and Simple Installation Situation

Communications Specialties’ deliver smart and simple

fiber optic test equipment essential to any installation.

Fiberlink® light sources and an optical power meter allow for

convenient and easy on-site testing of fiber optic networks during

construction, installation and maintenance.

Fiberlink® 6610 Visible Light Source:

Use the Fiberlink® 6610 Visible 650 nm Light Source to launch a

visible beam of light into the fiber optic core. This assists the user

in discovering cable breaks, identifying individual fibers in bundles

and verifying connection integrity. Use with single mode or multi-

mode fiber.

Fiberlink® 6615 Optical Power Meter:

The Fiberlink® 6615 measures the strength of optical signals at 850,

980, 1310 and 1550 nm wavelengths. Essential for determining

operating loss budgets and troubleshooting any fiber optic

network.

Fiberlink® 6620 Three Wavelength Light Source:

The Fiberlink® 6620 launches a beam of light at 850, 1310 or

1550 nm into the fiber optic core. Use in conjunction with the

Fiberlink® 6615 Optical Power Meter to assess loss budgets and

signal strength.



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Cut. Crimp. Connect.

Fiberlink® Field Termination kits offer fiber optic cable assembly

in the field with no polishing, grinding, glues or epoxies.

If you can terminate a BNC connector, you can terminate a fiber

optic connector. That’s because it’s as easy as cut, crimp and

connect with the Fiberlink® Field Termination kit. Simply strip your

cable, crimp on your preferred connector and connect your gear.

It’s that simple.

Marker

Convenient Carrying Case

Scissors

Optical Cable Stripper

Cable Stripper

Wire Cutter

A Brief

Training Video

Crimper

Quick Reference Guide

Optical Cable Cleaver

Unicam Connector Jig



On the Air with Fiberlink®

A Fiberlink® Application Brief

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