STORA 1

2 HD + 2HD return, 1 G/L, 8 audio, IP, 2 RS, 2 GPIO

Overview

The STORA is a very rugged optical fiber transmission intended to connect 2 outdoor cameras to the OB VAN. Its capacity allows two standard cameras or one 3D camera per system.
The equipment assumes transmission of a comprehensive set of signals as follows:

  • 2 HD signals (live image),
  • 2 HD return path signals (view finder),
  • 1 Genlock (PAL image / Black burst / Tri-level),
  • 8 analog audio for intercom or broadcasting,
  • 1 Ethernet 10/100Mbs,
  • 2 Data RS 232/422/485,
  • 2 Contact closure.

The transmission board and its power supply are integrated in a compact die cast aluminum box. The enclosure ensures excellent shock/drop protection along with dust and water resistant capacity.
A small internal fan guarantees convection cooling inside of the box with the aluminum walls acting as a heat sink.
All the signals are transmitted on 2 singlemode fibers. Camera side module; STORA RX can be remote powered through Hybrid cable.

 

Connectivity

Standard rugged connectors are used for all the signals. HD and PAL video ports are on BNC connectors.
The other connectors are Neutrik D series socket, 4 audio are routed to XLR and the 4 remaining are located on D SUB 25 socket expansion connector for space consideration. IP, RSxxx and contact closure are dispatched on RJ45.

Optical and remote power access is done through a Neutrik OpticalCon DUO socket.

Seven status Led are located on the connector face (details in specification description).

Optical

Dynamic range: 15 dB (~ 30Km)
Optical link n°1: HD SDI bidirectional
Optical link n°2: HD SDI bidirectional + all other signals (GPIO, IP, RS, AUDIO)
Connector: NEUTRIK OpticalCon DUO

 

Video SD/HD

Number, connector: 1 bidirectional channel on BNC
Impedance: 75 Ω
Standard: SDI, ASI, HD, 2HD (3G optional, specific optical component)
Amplitude: Input: cable equalization (140 m Belden 1694A for HD), Output: 800mV pp
Return loss: Better than – 15 dB

 

Analog Video / GL

Number, connector: 1, BNC
Standard: PAL, SECAM, NTSC, Tri-level ( Bi / Tri level auto sense )
Impedance: 75 Ω
Bandwidth: > 5.8 MHz at +/- 0.2dB
Differential Gain: < 1%
Differential Phase: < 1°
Group delay: < 10 ns
SNR: > 67 dB (CCIR567)

 

Analog Audio

Number, connector: 8 bidirectional channels, 4 on XLR / 4 on one SUB D 25 socket
Impedance: Input: 10 KΩ differential (non floating), Output: 20 Ω differential (non floating)
Amplitude: +4 dBm nominal (saturation at + 18 dBm)
Bandwidth: 50 Hz to 15 KHz at +/- 0.5dB, (20Hz to 20 Khz at -3dB)
Distortion: 0.05% at 1Khz +18 dBm
Signal to noise ratio: 90dB, “A” weighted

 

Data

Number, connector: 2 bidirectional channels, 1 RJ 45 socket per channel
Protocols: RS485, RS422, RS232
Data rate: 0 à 230 Kbd/s
Setting: Internal coding wheel, (RS 485 2 wires by strapping on SUB-D) / RS 485 setting common for the 2 channels

 

Ethernet

Number, connector: 1 channel, RJ45 Socket
Protocols: 10 or 100mb/s, Full or Half-duplex (Auto), MDI or MDI-X (Auto)

 

GPIO

Number, connector: 2 bidirectional GPIO contacts / 1 GPIO along each DATA RJ45 connector
Output: Relay (dry contact).  ‘Common’ – ‘Normally Open’ terminals for each relay
Input: Input pin grounding

 

Powering

Consumption: 10 Watts per side
Low voltage source: 8 to 16 V DC, XLR 4 pins connector, protected by 5*20 mm standard internal fuse
Mains source: From 90 to 260 VAC / 47 to 63 Hz
Hybrid cable source: From 24 to 48 volts on powered device input / allowing 1000m of AWG16 cable.

 

Mechanical

Case: Die cast strong aluminum case, size 335*235*111mm excluding connectors and handles
Cooling: Internal fan / Case walls acting as Heat sink (No dust entry guarantee)
Operating Temp range: From -20 to + 60°C. (Avoiding direct sun exposition)

Signaling

HD Video: 1 LED for each link (HD receiver locked on signal)
Analog video: 1 LED for video presence on the  Input / Output port
Data activity: 1 LED blinks in case of activity on the DATA links
Alarm: 1 LED lits if internal receiver is not locked on incoming signal or in any internal problem
Power: 1 LED lits if all internal power sources are within specifications
Remote power: 1 LED indicates the remote power status (TX is sourcing power / RX receiving enough power)