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Home  //  Signal Processing  //  BrightEye  //  BrightEye 81-F Optical to HDMI and 3G / HD / SD SDI Electrical Converter
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  • BrightEye 81-F Optical to HDMI and 3G / HD / SD SDI Electrical Converter

    Convert optical HD or SD video feeds to HDMI and electrical with the BrightEye 81-F. Convenient for feeding a video monitor, BrightEye 81-F provides a reliable way to monitor optical feeds in broadcast and mobile applications.

    BrightEye 81-F is an optical to HDMI and electrical converter for use with standard definition video signals and 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition signals. The video input is received on an optical LC connector, converted, and then output on both a BNC connector and an HDMI connector. The HDMI output is not HDCP encrypted.

    For facilities using 3G, the issue of monitoring the signal becomes a challenge. A 3G video signal can be easily viewed via the HDMI output.

    Signal monitoring and control is provided through the included BrightEye Mac and BrightEye PC software.

    Product Documents

    Datasheet

    • BE81-F Data Sheet

    Manual

    • BrightEye 81-F Manual

    Firmware

    • BrightEye 81-F Firmware 2.0.1
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    Description

    • Optical to HDMI Converter
    • Optical to Electrical Converter
    • Use with Video Monitors that have HDMI Input
    • Use with HD or SD Signals
    • 3G HD, Level A Supported
    • Optical Receiver
    • Passes Embedded Audio
    Optical Input
    • Number: One, LC/UPC
    • Type:
      • 270 Mb/s (SMPTE 297M, optical equivalent of 259M)
      • 1.485 Gb/s Gb/s HD Serial Digital (SMPTE 274M, 272M or 296M)
      • 2.97 Gb/s HD Serial Digital (SMPTE 424M, 425M), Level A
    • Wavelength: 830 to 1610 nm
    • Max Cable Length: 20 km (For greater distances, or higher power and larger loss budgets, please contact the factory)
    • Fiber Type: Single Mode. Multi-mode compatible with attenuation at transmit end.
    SDI Standards Supported
    • 1080i (SMPTE 274M -4,5,6) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
    • 720p (SMPTE 296M -1,2,3) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
    • 1080p (SMPTE 274M -9,10,11) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
    • 1080sF (RP211 -14,15,16) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
    • 1080p (SMPTE 424M, 425M), 50, 59.94, 60, Level A
    • 525i, 625i (SMPTE 259M)
    HDMI Output
    • Number: One
    • Type: HDMI 1.3
    • Format: Follows Input
    Serial Digital Output
    • Number: One, BNC
    • Signal Type: Follows Input
    • Impedance: 75 Ω
    • Return Loss: >15 dB to 1.485 GHz, >10 dB to 2.97 GHz
    • Output DC: None (AC coupled)
    General Specifications
    • Size: 5.625” W x 0.8” H x 5.5” D (143 mm x 20 mm x 140 mm) including connectors
    • Power: 12 volts, 7 watts (100-230 VAC modular power supply)
    • Temperature: 0 to 40° C ambient (all specs met)
    • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95° non-condensing
    • Altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft.

    Product Documents

    Datasheet

    • BE81-F Data Sheet

    Manual

    • BrightEye 81-F Manual

    Firmware

    • BrightEye 81-F Firmware 2.0.1

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