Fiberlink - DAs, Splitters, Multiplexers, Rack Systems & Accessories
Vortex Communications imports the Fiberlink® range of Fibre-Optic transmission products from Communications Specialities Inc to Europe. They complement the established Sourcerer range of CAT-x distribution products and provide exceptional performance at a cost-effective price.
Fiberlink® is the most extensive collection of Fibre-Optic transmission systems from any manufacturer and offers products that support nearly every type of video, audio and data signal.
Fiberlink® is digital – which means that the signals are sampled, digitized and multiplexed for sending over the Fibre-Optic cable, providing virtually loss-less transmission over great distances with extremely high immunity to noise, distortion and interference. Conventional Fibre-Optic systems rely on analogue technology where the light level on the Fibre-Optic cable varies with signal level which is therefore often subject to degradation especially as distances increase.
Fiberlink® makes solutions practical and affordable. Fiberlink® is a truly plug-n-play system which does not require any special tools, adjustments, equalization or deskewing during installation.
Fiberlink® offers unbeatable performance and simplicity at a very affordable price. Fiberlink® moves your signals digitally using light, not electricity, so your signal is immune to interference, ground-loops and EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) – virtually every prohibitive characteristic of copper is eliminated!
Fiberlink® can send your signals further and with greater signal fidelity; multiple signals and signal types can be multiplexed over a single fibre-optic core with no distortion or equalization and deskewing.
Fibre is very affordable and can be purchased for less than CAT-5 in most cases. Fibre can be easily terminated on-site. Fibre is thinner, more flexible and stronger than coax, CAT-5, CAT-6 and twisted pair and stands up to greater abuse. Fiberlink® offers complex point-to-multipoint and drop-and-repeat capabilities making it easy to take advantage of Fiberlink®'s benefits in any Pro AV application.
1- TO 4-WAY OPTICAL DISTRIBUTION
Fiberlink® V-8000 Series: Point-to-multipoint optical signal distribution with no baseband signal degradation
- Configurable for 1, 2, 3 or 4 optical outputs
- Works with most one-way Fiberlink® transmission systems
- Supports 850nm, 1310nm or 1550nm
- Inputs and outputs can be configured separately (each output specified individually)
- Can be daisy-chained to create complex distribution systems with no baseband degradation
| Model No. Click for further details |
Fibre Outputs |
|---|---|
| V-8001 | 1 |
| V-8002 | 2 |
| V-8003 | 3 |
| V-8004 | 4 |
2- TO 12-WAY OPTICAL DISTRIBUTION
Fiberlink® V-8100 Series: Point-to-multipoint optical signal distribution with no baseband signal degradation
- Configurable for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 optical outputs
- Works with most one-way Fiberlink® transmission systems
- Supports 850nm, 1310nm or 1550nm
- Inputs and outputs can be configured separately (outputs specified in pairs)
- Can be daisy-chained to create complex distribution systems with no baseband degradation
| Model No. Click for further details |
Fibre Outputs |
|---|---|
| V-8102 | 2 |
| V-8104 | 4 |
| V-8106 | 6 |
| V-8108 | 8 |
| V-8110 | 10 |
| V-8112 | 12 |
PASSIVE OPTICAL SPLITTER
Fiberlink® V-6500 Series: 2- or 4-way Passive Optical Splitter
- No power required
- Works with all one-way Fiberlink® transmission systems
- 1x2 or 1x4 optical splitting available
- Multimode & single mode versions available
| Model No. Click for further details |
Fibre Type | Fibre Outputs |
|---|---|---|
| V-6512 | Multimode | 2 |
| V-6522 | Single mode | 2 |
| V-6514 | Multimode | 4 |
| V-6524 | Single mode | 4 |
PASSIVE OPTICAL CWDM
Fiberlink® V-6400 CWDM Series: 4-, 8- or 16-way Passive Optical Coarse Wave Division Multiplexer
- No power required
- Works with all one-way and two-fibre two-way Fiberlink® systems
- Combine 4, 8 or 16 optical signals at different wavelengths onto a single fibre
- May be used to transmit separate optical signals in the same direction or in opposite directions in the same unit
- Typically used in pairs; each unit sold separately
| Model No. Click for further details |
Fibre Inputs |
|---|---|
| V-6404 | 4 |
| V-6408 | 8 |
| V-6416 | 16 |
PASSIVE OPTICAL WDM
Fiberlink® V-6400 WDM Series: 2-way Passive Optical Wave Division Multiplexer
- No power required
- Works with all one-way Fiberlink® systems
- Combine two optical signals at different wavelengths onto a single fibre
- May be used to transmit separate optical signals in the same direction or in opposite directions in the same unit
- Typically used in pairs; each unit sold separately
| Model No. Click for further details |
Fibre Type |
|---|---|
| V-6410 | Multimode |
| V-6420 | Single mode |
CARD CAGE ENCLOSURE
Fiberlink® V-6000A: Card Cage Enclosure for Fiberlink® Card Modules
- 19" wide x 5.25" high (3 RU)
- Accepts any combination of up to 20 compatible units (note that some modules occupy more than one space in the enclosure)
- Two power supplies may be used to provide redundant power
- Optional alarm module indicates fault condition via an audible piezo sounder, blinking red LED and activation of isolated contacts for use with remote monitoring
UNIVERSAL SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY
Fiberlink® V-6010A: Universal Switching Power Supply for V-6000A Card Cage Enclosure
- Occupies three positions in the V-6000A card cage
- Powers any combination of card cage mounted transmission modules
- More than one unit may be used for redundant operation
ALARM SENSING MODULE
Fiberlink® V-6020A: Alarm Sensing Module for V-6000A Card Cage Enclosure
- Senses fault condition on any transmission module
- Blinking LED & pulsing noise indicate a problem
- Activates a set of isolated contacts which may be wired to a remote location
- Senses signal loss, broken fibres, loss of primary and/or redundant power
FIELD TERMINATION KIT
Fiberlink® V-6202: Easy-to-use Fibre Optic Cable Termination Kit
- Easy and foolproof termination of ST and FCPC connectors on single mode and multimode fibres without grinding, epoxies or polishing
- Includes all the tools necessary for termination - uses Corning UniCam connector and termination system
- Includes fibre cleaver and termination jig, visible laser light source, quick reference guide and training video
- Convenient carrying case
VISIBLE LIGHT SOURCE
Fiberlink® V-6610: Visible Light Source
- Provides a visible 650 nm laser output that can be used for identifying fibre breaks and individual fibres within bundles
- Works with single mode and multimode fibre
- Provides output via an FC connector; jumper cables, ST or SC adaptors may be used
- Two AA batteries provide up to 30 hours of operating power
OPTICAL POWER METER
Fiberlink® V-6615: Optical Power Meter
- Measures the power of optical signals at 850, 980, 1310 and 1550nm wavelengths from either a Fiberlink® transmitter or the V-6620 Three Wavelength Light Source
- Works with single mode and multimode fibre; ST, FC or SC connectors
- Three AAA batteries provide up to 360 hours of operating power
- Gain and loss are accurately measured from -50 to +10dBm with 0.01 resolution
THREE WAVELENGTH LIGHT SOURCE
Fiberlink® V-6620: Three Wavelength Light Source
- Laser output at wavelengths of 1310 and 1550nm and VCSEL output at 850nm
- Works with single mode and multimode fibre
- Provides output via ST connectors; jumper cables or ST/FC adaptors may be used
- An 8.4V rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of operating power
- A standard, non-rechargeable 9V battery may also be used
OPTICAL POWER METER KIT
Fiberlink® V-6625: Optical Power Meter Kit
Includes:- Hard carrying case
- V-6615 Optical Power Meter
- Jumper cables for ST, LC, FC and SC connectors
- User manual
- Troubleshooting EduGuide
- Technical resource CD
