The CopperHead 3050 system provides a robust fiber optic link between a camcorder & your ENG or SNG news vehicle. The system simultaneously transports both digital (SDI or HD-SDI) & analog (NTSC or PAL) program video, plus audio, IFB, & intercom signals between the...
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The CopperHead 3050 system provides a robust fiber optic link between a camcorder and your ENG or SNG news vehicle. The system simultaneously transports both digital (SDI or HD-SDI) and analog (NTSC or PAL) program video, plus audio, IFB, and intercom signals between the camera and the base station.
A 10/100 Ethernet path is provided for a remote link between a reporter's laptop and the truck.
The "wet/dry" return audio/IFB output at the camera unit can be powered "wet" for direct connection to a reporter's IFB beltpack or switched to drive a "dry" audio line, such as one of the camcorder's audio inputs.
Since the CopperHead 3050 transmits all signals digitally and optically, you are assured of the highest quality video and audio - free from interference, grounding problems or drifting due to temperature variations.
The camera unit mounts directly to the camera's battery plate (Anton/Bauer or V-Mount) and provides for a variety of power options. The 3050 base station is a lightweight 1RU frame located in your truck.
CopperHead 3050 is your solution to the size, weight and transmission problems of ordinary bundles of copper coax and XLR audio cabling. You will save time and effort, and insure that your live shot or video production gets done fast, right, on time, and on budget.
Key features and benefits
All camera signals on 1 lightweight fiber cable
Thin, lightweight, modular design
10/100 Ethernet, camera to base
Studio quality HD video and audio
Powered IFB output from the camera unit
Multikilometer distance capability
TDM multiplexing, wavelength simplicity, for up to 8 cameras per fiber pair via TelePort 3G
Anton/Bauer and V-Battery options
Wide temperature range, low power consumption
Two fiber cable options:
Tactical fiber: Military specification, battery/local power
SMPTE hybrid fiber: Low voltage camera mounted, PowerWafer 95 W to 300 m (984 ft) – Hi voltage camera mounted PowerPlus 100 W to 2 km (1.2 miles)
Durable, high reliability design
CopperHead fiber optic camera transceiver
Specifications
Video, Digital (bi-directional)
Interface:SMPTE 259M, 292M
Data rate:270 Mbps or 1.5 Gbps
Input level:800 mV p-p
I/O impedance:75 ohm
Output impedance:75 ohm
Bit-error rate at -22 dBm:10-12
Jitter (pathological data):<0.2>
Rise/fall times:<270>
Video, Analog (bi-directional)
Interface:RS 170, NTSC, PAL
Frequency response:30 Hz - 4.2 MHz: ±0.25 dB
8 MHz: -3 dB
Video signal to noise ratio:
≥70 dB
Differential gain:<2>
Differential phase:<>
Ethernet
Data support:10BaseT/100BaseT
Connector:Twisted pair RJ45
Cable compatible:UTP 100 ohm Cat5
I/O impedance:10 kohm / 30 ohm
Audio, Camera to Base
Number of channels:2
Type:Balanced, line level
Impedance:>15 kohm
Maximum input level:24 dBu
Sampling:24 bits, 128x (oversampled), 48 kS/s
Frequency response:±0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Audio, Base to Camera (Return/IFB)
Number of channels:1
Input at base:Line level
Output at camera unit:30 VDC wet or line (switchable)
Intercom
Number or channels:2
Interface types (base):RTS, Clear-Com or 4-Wire
Frequency response:200-18 kHz ±3 dB
Max distortion:
≤0.5 %
Noise:<-60>
Max gain (RTS or Clear-Com):
≥24 dB
Min gain (RTS or Clear-Com):
≤-45 dB
Electro-Optical
Operating wavelength, standard:1310 nm
Nominal optical loss budget values:Tx laser output power (std):-7 dBm
Rx sensitivity, HD-SDI: -22 dBm
Fiber compatibility:Single-mode
Optical connector options - camera unit:
Local power: MX or opticalCON
Remote power:Short range power, SMPTE 304M or opticalCON
Long range power, SMPTE 304M
Optical connector options - base station:Unpowered cable ( TAC Cable): ST or opticalCON
Remote power-carrying cable (hybrid fiber/wire): Standard power: SMPTE 304M, opticalCON, or STs+Molex
Distance Limit *
TAC Cable (local power at camera):Standard laser: 15 dB optical loss (
≥5 km *)
SMPTE 311M hybrid fiber:Standard internal power supply w/PowerWafer, ~300 m (984 ft): 95 W at 12 VDC *
Long range, HDX w/PowerPlus, LP. ~2 km (6562 ft): 100 W cont. / 150 W peak *
Mechanical/Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D):Camera unit: 2.5 x 2.2 x 6.5 in
* The maximum cable length varies due to optical loss that can depend on cable quality, dirt/dust/contamination on connectors, and number of fiber interconnects. When using hybrid cable for power, the size of the hybrid cable, as well as the power draw of the camera, lens, and accessories are also factors.
