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SMPTE & ARIB HDTV CONNECTION SYSTEM CONNECTORS, CABLES AND MEDIA CONVERTERS

SMPTE & ARIB HDTV CONNECTION SYSTEM CONNECTORS, CABLES AND MEDIA CONVERTERS
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SMPTE & ARIB HDTV CONNECTION SYSTEM CONNECTORS, CABLES AND MEDIA CONVERTERS

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document provides a detailed overview of the SMPTE & ARIB HDTV connection system, focusing on connectors, cables, and media converters, with LEMO's significant role in developing precision modular connectors for HDTV applications.
LEMO Connectors
LEMO is globally recognized for its circular Push-Pull connectors, offering over 75,000 configurations used in various industries. These connectors feature a self-latching system for secure connections, resistant to vibration and shock.
Compliance and Standards
LEMO connectors are UL recognized, conform to CE marking and RoHS directives, and meet SMPTE, ARIB, and EBU standards, ensuring safety and international broadcast application suitability.
3K.93C Series Connectors
The 3K.93C series is a standard for HDTV, featuring durable stainless steel shells and designed for over 20,000 mating cycles. They include two single-mode fibre contacts, two high voltage contacts, and two signal contacts, with easy maintenance features.
HDTV System Components
The document details components like NORTHWIRE HDTV Cables, MEERKAT HD Converter, SERBAL Converter, SHACK Converter, MULTISHACK Converter, and HD Z-LINK Fibre Optic Link System, each offering specific functionalities for HDTV systems.
Applications
Applications include studio and outside broadcast van configurations, emphasizing the flexibility and reliability of LEMO's connection solutions.
Conclusion
LEMO's connectors and systems provide robust, reliable solutions for HDTV applications, ensuring compliance with international standards and ease of use and maintenance.
Technical Specifications and Components
  • Connector Types: Includes fixed sockets, fixed plugs, and free sockets for various applications.
  • Internal Components: Key components include outer shell, latch sleeve, collet nut, insulator, and various contact types.
  • Materials and Treatments: Made from brass, stainless steel, and bronze, with chrome, nickel, and gold plating.
Optical and Electrical Characteristics
  • Optical Performance: Average insertion loss and return loss values for fibre 9/125 µm.
  • Electrical Performance: Specifications include insulation resistance, shell electrical continuity, and contact resistance.
Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
  • Durability: Mating durability tested up to 20,000 cycles.
  • Environmental Resistance: Includes temperature cycling, damp heat, impact, shock, and water resistance (IP 68).
Patch Panels and Accessories
  • Patch Panels: Options for 2U and 3U panels with various connector configurations.
  • Accessories: Includes bend reliefs, gaiters, dust caps, and cable drums.
Tooling and Maintenance
  • Cleaning Kits: Fibre optic cleaning kits and tools for installation and maintenance.
  • Inspection and Testing Tools: Video inspection viewers and cable testers for HDTV cables.
Cable Specifications
  • Hybrid Cables: NORTHWIRE hybrid camera cables meet SMPTE 311 and ARIB standards.
  • Optical Fibre Specifications: Transmission loss and conversion characteristics for optical fibres.
Procedures
  • Cable Assembly: Various configurations with specific part numbers indicating length and type.
  • Media Converter Setup: MEERKAT™ system for converting triaxial signals to fiber.
Standards and Norms
  • Compliance: Devices are CE and FCC class B certified.
  • Signal Formats: Supports NTSC, PAL, and various digital encoding formats.
Recommendations
  • Applications: Ideal for large-scale events requiring high-quality signal transmission.
  • Accessories: Includes tripod clamps, carry belts, and additional dongles.
Technical Characteristics
  • MEERKAT™: Compact design, LED functionality display, and EMI immunity.
  • SERBAL™: Multiple transmission configurations using Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM).
Overview
The document provides technical specifications and applications for LEMO's fibre optic solutions, including the MULTISHACK and HD Z-Link systems, designed for high-quality signal transmission in various environments.
Applications
Suitable for use in golf, skiing, auto racing, Olympic games, pre-fibred venues, stadiums, and racing tracks.
Advantages
High-quality signal transmission over fibre, cost-effective connectors, and the ability to power multiple cameras from a single source.
Technical Specifications
Systems use singlemode fibre connectors, operate within -20°C to +60°C, comply with EMI/RFI standards, and offer a warranty of up to 5 years.
Features
The MULTISHACK system converts multiple SMPTE connectors to a single multiway fibre cable, and the HD Z-Link system provides multi-channel video and audio connections.
Safety and Handling
Emphasizes proper handling and installation by trained personnel to avoid hazards.
Disclaimers
LEMO reserves the right to modify products without prior notification and disclaims liability for any incidental or consequential damages.
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SMPTE & ARIB HDTV CONNECTION SYSTEM CONNECTORS, CABLES AND MEDIA CONVERTERS

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Precision modular connectors to suit your application Since its creation in Switzerland in 1946 the LEMO Group has been recognized as a global leader of circular Push-Pull connectors and connector solutions. Today LEMO and its affiliated companies, REDEL and COELVER, are active in more than 80 countries with the help of over 40 subsidiaries and distributors. Over 75000 connectors The modular design of the LEMO range provides over 75000 connectors from miniature ø 3 mm to ø 50 mm, capable of handling cable diameters up to 30 mm and for up to 114 contacts. This vast portfolio enables you to select...

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HDTV System Overview CCU SIDE Outside Broadcast Van Configuration CCU SMPTE / ARIB cable SERBAL™ HD/SDI 4 way fibre cable Coax cables Local 12V source (1.5 A max) Singlemode cable or any commonly available duplex cable 12 V - 1.5 A max 2 km - SMPTE 311 cable (for Grass Valley™ systems: 1 km - SMPTE 311 cable) Wall box SMPTE / ARIB cable SMPTE / ARIB cable SMPTE 311M cable / ARIB BTA S-1005B

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CAMERA SIDE SMPTE / ARIB cable HDTV Camera HDTV Camera PUW FXW EDW 6 way fibre cable Mains power Mains power HDTV Camera Coax cables Local power Remote Camera Power (SMPTE 311 cable) HDTV Camera Local 12 V source (1.5 A max) Wall box FUW HDTV Camera Wall box SMPTE / ARIB cable HDTV Camera SMPTE / ARIB cable

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LEMO pioneered and set the standard for HDTV The global standard for HDTV fibre connector LEMO developed the 3K.93C Series connectors in the early stages of the introduction of HDTV, becoming the standard for high-definition TV. It is one of the only connectors being used worldwide that complies fully with SMPTE, ARIB and EBU standards for both signal and cable. LEMO’s 3K.93C connectors are the standard in national and international broadcast companies. Fast transition to HDTV Transition to HDTV is easier than ever with LEMO. The wide range of shell styles and termination procedures, for even...

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3K.93C Series The LEMO 3K.93C connectors with keys (W) were developed to meet the critical requirements of the new generation of digital HDTV cameras. The main features of this series are as follows: – Security of the LEMO Push-Pull self-latching system – Fitted with the standard LEMO F2 fibre optic contacts. – Conforms to the Japanese ARIB technical report BTA S-1005B, to the ANSI/SMPTE 304 M-1998 and 311M-1998 standards and to the European EBU Technical Recommendation R100-1999. – Qualified for use in UL approved equipment such as those specified in UL 1419 «Professional Video and Audio Equipment»....

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Part section showing internal components Fixed socket 11 anchor with screws Straight plug 15 collet with gaskets 16 extended shell 8 FO contact 17 o-ring 9 FO alignment device Technical characteristics Materials and treatments Component Material (Standard) Brass (UNS C 38500) Outer shell, collet nut and oversized collet Surface treatment (µm) chrome nickel gold Cu Ni Cr Cu Ni Cu Ni Au 0.5 Stainless steel (AISI 303) without treatment Special brass Grounding crown Stainless steel (AISI 416) without treatment Special brass Latch sleeve Stainless steel (AISI 416) Locking washer Male crimp contact...

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Mating durability (Brass+Brass) Mating durability (Brass+Stainless steel) Mating durability (Stainless steel+St. steel) 20000 cycles Damp heat steady state High temperature Temperature cycling Cable retention 2 m onto concrete floor Shock (3 cycles in 2 directions) Water resistance (Depth of 1.8 for 48 h) Salt spray corrosion test Note: Spectral density acceleration (G2/Hz) Characteristics Value Standard 0.009 G /Hz +9 dB / octave 2 0.24 G /Hz -3 dB / octave 2 0.147 G /Hz -6 dB / octave 2 0.014 G /Hz 180 s / axis except FXl and FMl models. for chrome plated product (« C» material code).    Part...

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FGW Straight plug, cable adapter, for bend relief FUW Straight plug, cable collet adapter and long shell for fitting a bend relief with cap Note: The bend relief must be ordered separately (see page 13). Note: The bend relief must be ordered separately (see page 13). FXW Fixed plug, round flange (4 holes mounting), without collet FMW Fixed plug, round flange (4 holes mounting), cable adapter, for bend relief Panel cut-out Panel cut-out Note: Only available for IP 50 in mated condition. Note: Only available for IP 50 in mated condition. The bend relief must be ordered separately (see page 13)....

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ENW Fixed socket, nut fixing and earthing tag PUW Free socket, cable collet adapter and long shell for fitting a bend relief with cap Panel cut-out Note: The bend relief must be ordered separately (see page 13). PEW Fixed socket, nut fixing, cable adapter, for bend relief (back panel mounting) PHW Free socket, cable adapter, for bend relief Note: The bend relief must be ordered separately (see page 13). Panel cut-out Note: The bend relief must be ordered separately (see page 13). PBW Fixed socket with rear square flange, (4 holes mounting, cable adapter, for bend relief Panel cut-out Note: The...

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Insert configurations Creepage distance and air clearance (mm) Contact type for plug Contact function Electrical crimp contacts Ferrule bore inside ø (µm) Socket insulator Plug insulator Contact type for plug Fibre optic contact Number of fibre optic contacts Fibre optic contact FFS.F2 Male F2 Fibre Optic Contact PSS.F2 Female F2 Fibre Optic Contact Ferrule Contact hole Ferrule Contact hole l First choice alternative l Special order alterna

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Accessories GMA Bend relief Part number Note: The last letter «N» of the part number indicates the colour black of the bend relief. For others colour, refer to the table below and replace letter «N» by the letter of the colour required. GMF Bend relief with cap for FUW plug Part number GMF.3K.085.EANZ l Material: black ALCRYN® GMP Bend relief with cap for PUW free socket Part number GMP.3K.085.EANZ l Material: black ALCRYN® GMF Coloured ring for bend relief with cap Part number

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