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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.

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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.

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