BCI 250/260 SERIES

Broadcast Quality Audio/Video/Data Transport Systems

250C Short Haul Video


Applications

Broadcast Video Distribution
Studio to Transmitter Link
Distance Learning
Features

Exceeds 250C Short Haul Specifications
Digital Encoded Fiber Optic Links
Accommodate up to 2 Video, 4 Audio, and 2 Serial Data Channels
Standalone and Card-cage Packaging

The standard single channel models (250/260) will transport one channel of broadcast quality analog video, four channels of audio (two stereo pairs) and/or one serial data (RS-232/RS-422) channel over multimode or singlemode fiber.

The 250/260 system provides simultaneous unidirectional/bi-directional transmission of broadcast quality analog video, audio, and/or data. The two channel models (252/262) will transport two channels of broadcast quality analog video, eight channels of audio and/or two data streams (RS-232/RS-422) over optical fiber. The video quality in the 250/260 system meets 250C short haul specifications and its audio specifications exceed professional standards. The 250/260 features a digital, fiber optic transmission technology, capable of providing sharper video and crisp audio, little or no maintenance, high function reliability, and low operating cost. The quality of video, audio and data transmission is much superior to the analog transmission (based on amplitude or frequency modulation) counterparts. No user adjustments are required in the 250/260 system, enabling quick setup and trouble-free operation. The 250/260 comes with two packaging options: a rugged, standalone, and compact unit, or a plug-in card for a card cage system. Panel connectors are provided for video (BNC), audio (terminal block), and data (DB-9), 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 250/260 is capable of addressing a variety of non-standard configurations.


Data Sheet-Specifications
Video
Channel Capacity 1 (250/260)
2 (252/262)
Signal Resolution 10/12bits digitized
Video Standard 525/625 lines
Bandwidth 10 MHz
Video Level 1.0Vp-p @ 75 Ohms
Differential Gain <1.0 %
Differential Phase < 0.5 Degree
SNR (Weighted > 70 dB
Connector Type BNC, 75 Ohms

Audio
Channel Capacity 4 (250/260)
8(252/262)
Operating Mode Balanced or Unbalanced
Signal Resolution 24 bits
Input/Output Impedance 600/600 Ohms (Balanced)
Maximun Input/Output Level +18 dBm@ 600 (Balanced)
Magnitude Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz @ -1 dB
SNR (Weighted) > 80 dB @ 1KHz
Connector Terminal Block

Serial Data
Channel Capacity 1 (250/260)
2 (252/262)
Signal Format RS-232 or RS-422
Operating Mode Full Duplex with Handshake
Data Rate Up to 128Kbps (RS-232)
Up to 1 Mbps (RS-422)
Connector DB-9

Optical
Fiber Type Multimode and Singlemode
Number of Fibers 2 or 1
Wavelength 850nm, 1310nm and/or 1550 nm
Typical Output Level* -11 dBm (Multimode)
-4 dBm (Singlemode)
Typical RX Sensitivity -18 dBm (Multimode)
-24 dBm (Singlemode)
Fiber Optic Connector ST (Multimode)
FC (Singlemode)
*Depending on specific model numbers

Physical
Dimensions: (H x W x D)
Standalone 250/260 1.72" x 17.03" x 12.00"
Standalone 252/262 3.46" x 17.03" x 12.00"
Card-cage Plug-in Card 9.68" x 1.37" x 10.6"
Power 95 - 240 VAC @ 2.4 A
Operating Temperature 0ƒ to 50ƒC
Humidity 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Status Indicators Power, Optical Link,
Video/Audio/Data Activity

Application