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Camplex opticalCon Fiber Solutions Camplex offers custom Neutrik opticalCON solutions including the opticalCON Duo and the opticalCON Quad.
Camplex SMPTE Fiber Solutions Learn more about Camplex SMPTE Solutions including Lemo FUW Male Plug to PUW Female Socket and Furukawa Outside Broadcast SMPTE Fiber Camera Cables.
Diagnosing Fiber Connections Follow these steps to inspect and diagnose fiber optic connections for guaranteed optimal performance.
Fiber Connector & Polish Types Read about fiber connectors and polish types as well as insertion loss and return loss.
Inspecting & Cleaning Fiber Connections Learn how to clean and inspect your fiber optic connections so your cables perform without issue.
Understanding Multimode & Single Mode Cable What are the applications for single mode and multiimode cables?
BICSI Fiber Optic Connector End Face Quality & Maintenance Find out how fiber optic cable connector end quality and maintenance can impact performance.
Neutrik opticalCON Broadcast OB Truck Diagram See the different applications for Neutrik opticalCON cables.
Loss Budget Read about calculating loss budget and why this is important in this article by Belden.

Single Mode & Multimode Explained Learn the difference between single mode and multimode cables.
Neutrik opticalCON - DUO, QUAD, & MTP See the different types of Neutrik cables including opticalCON DUO, QUAD, MTP, and SPLIT.
Clean Fiber Optic Connections Improve Performance Improve your fiber optic cable performance with clean fiber optic connections.
Fiber Optic Hybrid Broadcast Camera Systems by LEMO Read about HDTV camera cabling and connectors and find HDTV system layouts.
Recommendations for Sports Venues: Maintaining Broadcast Cabling Infrastructure by the Sports Video Group Find out SVG recommended best practices for existing installations including maintenance, testing, replacement intervals, and expansion.
Identifying Fiber Optic Connectors Here's a quick reference for commonly used connector types.
Optical Fiber Connector Performance Read this Belden Blog post about fiber optic connectors and how they impact insertion loss.
opticalCON –NO2-4FDW-A Soldering Instruction - Find instructions about terminating chassis connectors.

Manuals

BLACKJACK-1 This camera-mounted opticalCON fiber adapter for Blackmagic ATEM Camera Converter features 2 channels of bi-directional video, talkback, mic inputs and Tally for SDI and HDMI.
BLACKJACK-APTT1 Active ATEM Push-to-Talk Headset Adapter with a belt clip and 4 Pin Female XLR connection.
BLACKJACK-APTT2 Active ATEM Push-to-Talk Headset Adapter with a belt clip and 4 Pin Male XLR connection.
BLACKJACK-APTT3 Active ATEM Push-to-Talk Headset Adapter with a belt clip and 5 Pin Female XLR connection.
BLACKJACK-APTT4 Active ATEM Push-to-Talk Headset Adapter with a belt clip and 5 Pin Male XLR connection.
CMX-3G-4SDI The Camplex CMX‐3G‐4SDI multiplexer converts four 3G‐SDI camera inputs to one singlemode fiber supporting SMPTE 424M 3Gbps HD‐SDI transmission up to 6 miles.
CMX-3GSDI-TR The CMX-3GSDI-TR Single Mode 3G/HD/SD SDI Fiber Extender is a broadcast quality micro SDI to fiber optic converter and extender that sends 3G/HD/SD SDI up to 6 miles over one ST single mode fiber with resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz.
CMX-12GSDI-TR The CMX-12GSDI-TR 12G SDI Over Single Mode Fiber Extender SFP-Based Transmission System is a broadcast quality converter and fiber extender that sends 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI up to 6.2 miles over single mode fiber with embedded audio.
CMX-DVI-TR The CMX-DVI-TR DVI Single Mode / Multimode DVI Fiber Extender sends DVI-D signal up to 4900 feet over single mode fiber or 984 feet multimode OM3 fiber and features transmitter EDID learning and resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz.
CMX-FG500 The Camplex FIBERGIG CMX‐FG500 is a bidirectional 2‐channel 3G‐SDI over singlemode fiber optic video transport system in a rackmount enclosure with one opticalCON quad connector.
CMX-FG550 The Camplex FIBERGIG CMX‐FG550 is a bidirectional 2‐channel 3G‐SDI over singlemode fiber optic video transport system in a rackmount enclosure with four ST connectors.
CMX-FG600 The Camplex FIBERGIG CMX‐FG600 is a 1GIGe 802.3at/af and 2‐ Channel 3G‐SDI over singlemode fiber optic video transport system in a rackmount enclosure with one opticalCON quad connector and a 10/100/1000‐GIGe Ethernet media converter.
CMX-FG650 The Camplex FIBERGIG CMX‐FG650 is a 1GIGe 802.3at/af and 2‐ Channel 3G‐SDI over singlemode fiber optic video transport system in a rackmount enclosure with four ST connectors and a 10/100/1000‐GIGe Ethernet media converter.
CMX-FG700 The Camplex FIBERGIG CMX‐FG700 is 2 separate 1GIGe Ethernet to fiber media converters in convenient 1RU rack mount cabinets. Each channel is a Gig-bit Ethernet over a singlemode fiber optic data transport system in a rack‐mount enclosure with one opticalCON quad connector.
CMX-FG750 The Camplex FIBERGIG CMX‐FG750 is 2 separate 1GIGe Ethernet to fiber media converters in convenient 1RU rack mount cabinets. Each channel is a Gigbit Ethernet over a singlemode fiber optic data transport system in a rack‐mount enclosure with four ST connectors.
CMX-HDMI-TR The micro CMX-HDMI-TR 4K HDMI to Fiber Extender supports 4K, 2K, and HMDI 3D transmission up to 980 feet over LC multimode OM3 with resolutions up to 4K x 2K@30Hz.
CMX-OPT-CON-TST The Camplex opticalCON Fiber Optic Cable Tester is the perfect diagnostic tool for all user levels to accurately test and evaluate opticalCON and opticalCON SMPTE cables in the studio and in the field. It is the most cost‐effective means to test SMPTE electrical and optical continuity.
CMX-SMPTE-TESTER The Camplex SMPTE 311 Hybrid Fiber Optic Tester is the perfect diagnostic tool for all user levels to accurately test and evaluate SMPTE cables in the studio and in the field. The Camplex SMPTE 311 Tester is the most cost‐effective means to test SMPTE electrical and optical continuity.
CMX-FMCH001
The CMX-FMCH001 18 Gigabit Fiber extender sends a standard copper-based HDMI signal up to 4K@60Hz via an SFP transceiver module (not included) with a maximum distance of 37 miles over singlemode fiber and 984 feet over multimode (4K2K requires 10G SFP transceiver module).

Datasheets

BICSI-Ensuring Fiber Optic System Performance Here are best practices for ensuring your SMPTE fiber optic system continues to perform at an optimal level.
Camplex CCU to Cam Signal Flow-opticalCON Here is the CCU to Cam Signal Flow diagram for opticalCON cables.
Camplex CCU to Cam Signal Flow-SMPTE Here is the CCU to Cam Signal Flow diagram for SMPTE cables.
Camplex CMX-SM&MM 1X3 and 1X2 Splitter Cable Camplex Splitter Cables come with many features and a variety of different parts.
Camplex FMW Installation Camplex FMW SMPTE Breakout Cable Mounting Instructions
Camplex HYMOD System Learn more about Camplex HYMOD SMPTE Patch Panel Systems.
Camplex Modular Patch Systems Learn more about the Camplex Modular Patch Systems including the CMX-MPR-2RU, the CMX-MPR-1RU and more.
Camplex OPADAP Series Connect your Neutrik opticalCON Duo/Quad cables to standard singlemode or multimode LC or ST fiber optic connectors with these handy in-line adapters by Camplex.
Camplex opticalCon Fiber Solutions Camplex offers Custom Neutrik opticalCON Solutions including the opticalCON Duo and the opticalCON Quad.
Camplex SMPTE Fiber Solutions Learn more about Camplex SMPTE Solutions including Lemo FUW Male Plug to PUW Female Socket and Furukawa Outside Broadcast SMPTE Fiber Camera Cables.
Camplex SMPTE Hybrid HF-FUW-PUW-FMW-PBW Camplex SMPTE hybrid cables deliver a simple all-in-one solution for breaking out SMPTE 311M to separate optical and electrical connections.
Camplex SMPTE OB HF-FUW-PUW-T Featuring Hitachi SMPTE 311M ruggedized camera cable and ultraprecision LEMO connectors, Camplex LEMO FUW-PUW Outside Broadcast SMPTE Fiber Camera Cables are ideal for mobile trucks, outdoor venues, and permanent outdoor installations.
Clean & Inspect B4 You Connect With fiber optics, the tolerance to dirt is near zero. Follow these steps before you connect your Camplex cables and components.
HYMOD Installation and Removal The design of the HYMOD creates a tight-fitting system once fully integrated. Due to this design, removing and replacing individual modules after installation requires these simple steps.
LEMO EXPLODED Connector Styles Learn more about the different LEMO connector styles.
Neutrik opticalCON Broadcast Application-OB Truck See the different applications for Neutrik opticalCON cables.
Camplex FOA Hybrid Adapters Find Mechanical & Environmental Specifications for hybrid fiber optic connectors.
Camplex opticalCON Quad Cables Specifications for Camplex COCA certified fiber optic cables with Neutrik opticalCON QUAD connectors.
Camplex opticalCON Quad Breakout Cables Specifications for Camplex COCA certified fiber optic breakout cables with Neutrik opticalCON QUAD connectors.
Camplex CMX-FMCTRX001 10G Ethernet Single Mode LC SFP Transceiver
Neutrik DRAGONFLY Connector Datasheet Provides technical data for opticalCON DRAGONFLY connectors
Cleaning DRAGONFLY Connectors See how easy it is to clean and inspect Neutrik opticalCON DRAGONFLY connectors

General Links

'Fiber Optic Cabling' on Cabling Installation & Maintenance Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about fiber optic cable installation and maintenance.
Fiber Optic Association Get technical help, online training, guides and more from the international professional society of fiber optics.
FAQ's from the Fiber Optic Association Read frequently Asked Questions from the Fiber Optic Association covering the benefits of fiber optics.
Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) Visit the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers website.

Education / Training

AVIXA Whether you're new to the industry or have many years of experience, there's something in our training catalog to help you refine your professional skills.
Society of Broadcast Engineers The Society of Broadcast Engineers is raising the bar by providing more and more relevant, affordable education to its members using various instructional methods.
Bicsi Training The BICSI Learning Academy was developed to increase access to BICSI training so that information and communications technology (ICT) courses are available and convenient to everyone.
National Association of Broadcasters NAB’s educational and professional development offerings are now available at Broadcast Education, a new e-learning platform that provides educational offerings, including live and on-demand webcasts, podcasts, certificate courses and related materials.