RF Venue OPTIX Series 3 Fiber Optic Remote Antenna Distribution System

About: RF Venue OPTIX Series 3 Fiber Optic Remote Antenna Distribution System

The OPTIX Series 3 by RF Venue uses the power of light to allow you to position RF antennas up to several miles away from the receivers. By converting RF energy into light, you can ditch the traditional coaxial cables and locate your antennas and wireless equipment with much greater flexibility. In addition, your wireless microphones will not lose signal with OPTIX Series 3.

• Remote placement of antennas now available over long distances with no signal loss.
• Longer Coax runs require thicker, unwieldy, more expensive cables
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• With virtually no signal loss over fiber, longer runs are now available and many locations already have fiber runs in place.

Say Goodbye to Coax Cables with OPTIX Series 3

The OPTIX Series 3 is a high-performance RF over fiber optic (RFoF) conversion system designed to facilitate the remote placement of wireless audio antennas over long distances. RF Venue's OPTIX Series 3 Transmitter module converts the RF signals from an antenna into a single-mode optical signal. This sends that signal down a fiber-optic cable to the OPTIX Receiver, where the source signal is converted back into RF.

The OPTIX system extends the range of antenna placement up to several miles apart, as well as between floors in buildings. This means you can ditch the bulky coax cables without losing any RF signal to your wireless microphones.

OPTIX Series 3 is perfect for live production and installed sound systems. It features extensive configurable controls to help the user manage signal level, apply DC power for active antennas or amplifiers, and even directly monitor outputs to dial in a performance. In addition, OPTIX Series 3 is compatible with any brand of wireless audio system and can be used across VHF, UHF, and the 900 MHz bands.

Product combinations 

The OPTIX Series 3 is designed for use with wireless microphones. Maximum RF input power is 0dBm/1mW. Note that exceeding input voids product warranty. The OPTIX Series 3 is available in a single or diversity (dual) channel configuration.

Frequently asked questions about OPTIX Series 3

What are the factory settings for the OPTIX Series 3? The DC Control is set to 0 on a TX unit, and the Gain Adjust is preset to A. The Output is preset to 2 on the RX units, and the Gain Adjust is preset to 1.

• RF to fiber optic conversion system designed to facilitate the remote placement of wireless audio antennas
• Extends the range of antenna placement up to several kilometers, eliminating the need for bulky and lossy coaxial cable runs
• Well-suited for live production and installed sound
• Features user configurable controls to manage signal level, apply DC power for active antennas or amplifiers, and directly monitor outputs
• Compatible across VHF, UHF, and the 900 MHz band, and across any brand wireless audio system
• Available in single-channel (OPTIX1-S3-US) and dual-channel (OPTIX2-S3-US) systems

Specifications​

• Electrical
  • Typical operating frequency - 175-213, 470–698, 900-960 MHz
  • VSWR avg. - < 2.5:1
  • Impedance (nom) - 50Ω
  • Max RF input power - < 0 dBm / 1 mW
  • DC operating voltage - 5–22 V
  • Power supply voltage - 12.25 VDC
  • Tx Module Power Draw - ~166 mA @ 12VDC
  • Rx Module Power Draw - ~258 mA @ 12VDC
  • Optical Tx wavelength - 1310 nm
• Physical
  • Optical connectors - ST/UPC
  • RF Connectors - BNC female
  • Operating temperature - -25C–75C / -13–167F
  • Dimensions (each, including flange and connectors) - 5.4 x 3 x 1.3 inch (138 x 77 x 33 mm)
  • Tx weight - 223 g / .5lb
  • Rx weight - 229 g / .5lb