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Product Overview
DESCRIPTION
The FT8301A miniature fiber transmitter provides the ability to transmit one composite video channel
over one optical fiber. The FT8301A transmitter is compatible with the single-channel FR8301A and
dual-channel FR8302A receivers. In addition, the FT8301A transmitter is backward compatible with
the single-channel FR8301 receiver.
Specially designed for use in Pelco
®
EH2515/EH3512/EH3515 Series camera enclosures and DF5/DF8
Series fixed mount domes, the FT8301A transmitter can also be used as a standalone module (refer
to Figure 1).
Features of the FT8301A transmitter include the following:
• 8-bit digitally encoded video for high-quality video transmission over a single fiber
• Multimode fiber support for distances up to 6 km (3.7 mi)
• Single-mode fiber support for distances up to 46 km (28.6 mi)
• Exceeds all requirements for the RS-250C Medium-Haul Transmission specification
• Compatible with NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video standards
• Designed to meet NEMA TS 2 and Caltrans traffic signal control equipment standards for
ambient operating temperature, mechanical shock and vibration, humidity with condensation,
high-line/low-line voltage conditions, and transient voltage protection
NOTE: Conformal coating is required for operation in environments with relative humidity
above 95% (condensing).
• No performance adjustments required
• 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply
• LED indicators for monitoring of signal status and laser status
The FT8301A transmitter is a Class 1 laser product that complies with FDA radiation performance
standard 21CFR Subchapter J and with IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2, 2001-08.
MODELS
The FT8301A transmitter consists of the following series of models:
Multimode Models:*
FT8301AMST Single-channel fiber optic video transmitter; multimode, ST connector;
transmission distance up to 2 km
FT8301AMSTE Single-channel fiber optic video transmitter; multimode, ST connector;
transmission distance up to 6 km (extended distance)
Single-Mode Models:*
FT8301ASST Single-channel fiber optic video transmitter; single-mode, ST connector
FT8301ASFC Single-channel fiber optic video transmitter; single-mode, FC connector
*For conformal coated models, replace the first letter F in the model number with the letter C. The
conformal coated version of FT8301AMST, for example, is CT8301AMST.