The BN324 Series is a range of compact, stand-alone fibre interfaces, which are primarily intended for video OB applications up to 4K format. They allow SDI video signals meeting SD, HD, 3G, 6G or 12G standards to be transmitted over fibre-optic cable.
There are four variants comprising the range:
BN324T transmitter – two independent channels, dual SDI inputs to dual fibre outputs
BN324R receiver – two independent channels, dual fibre inputs to dual SDI outputs
BN324TR transceiver – two independent channels: channel A is configured as a transmitter, and channel B as a receiver
BN324A “adaptive” variant – may be supplied with an SFP module of the customer’s choice, or with an empty SFP cage. It allows users to fit SFP modules of their own choice to suit different applications. Depending on the type of SFP module, the BN324A will automatically configure itself as a dual transmitter, a dual receiver, or a transceiver.
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Key Benefits:
- Dual input to dual output conversion of 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI
- Handles data rates from 50 Mb/s to 12 Gb/s
- Signal reclockers
- 4 pin XLR power connection
- CWDM variants available
- Compact and robust enclosure
Electrical Input
- Connector: 75 Ohm BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
- Return Loss: <-15dB to 1.485GHz
<-10dB to 3GHz
<-7dB to 6GHz
<-4dB to 12GHz - Standards: SMPTE ST 2082, SMPTE ST 2081, SMPTE ST 424, SMPTE ST 292, SMPTE ST 259, DVB-ASI
- Polarity: Non-inverting
- Equalisation: Automatic rate detection and cable equalisation
70m @ 11.88Gbps
90m @ 5.94Gbps
170m @ 2.97Gbps
240m @ 1.485Gbps
400m @ 270Mbps
Electrical Output
- Connector: 75 Ohm BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
- Return Loss: <-15dB to 1.485GHz
<-10dB to 3GHz
<-7dB to 6GHz
<-4dB to 12GHz - Standards: SMPTE ST 2082, SMPTE ST 2081, SMPTE ST 424, SMPTE ST 292, SMPTE ST 259, DVB-ASI
- Polarity: Non-inverting
- Signal Level: 800 mV +/- 10%
- DC Offset: 0 +/- 0.5 V
Optical Input*
- Connector: LC/PC
- Wavelength: 1260-1620 nm
- Standards: SMPTE ST 297
- Sensitivity @12G: -13dBm (max)
- Sensitivity @<=6G: -14dBm (max)
- Receiver Overload: -2dBm (min)
Optical Output*
- Connector: LC/PC
- Standards: SMPTE ST 297
- Power: 1 to -5 dBm
Conformities
- Laser Safety: Class 1 Laser compliant according to IEC-60825
- RoHS & WEEE: Complies with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
Power
- Connector: XLR4
- Voltage: 5-17VDC
- Power *: 3W typ
General
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 30 x 64 x 92mm (Excluding connectors)
- Weight: 100g
- Operating Temperature*: 0 to +70°C
* Specifications determined by SFP fitted. Typical values shown
Ordering Information
- BN324R/S/12G: Singlemode Dual Channel 12G/SDI, 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Receiver Module with Dual Outputs, Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI, 3G/SDI and 12G/SDI. Fitted with LC connectors. Includes PS12 power supply.
- BN324TR/S/12G: Singlemode 12G/SDI, 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Transeiver Module 12G/SDI/3G/SDI. Fitted with LC connectors. Includes PS12 power supply.
- BN324T/12G/S/CWDM: Singlemode Dual Channel 12G/SDI, 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Transmitter Module, Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI, 3G/SDI and 12G/SDI (CWDM). Fitted with LC connectors. Includes PS12 power supply.
- BN324T/S/12G/13/13: Singlemode Dual Channel 12G/SDI, 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Transmitter Module, Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI, 3G/SDI and 12G/SDI (2 x 1310nm). Fitted with LC connectors. Includes PS12 power supply.