MultiDyne Unleashes High-Density Fiber Platform for Bulk Signal Transport

MultiDyne VF-9000 transport platform supports up to 36 conversions in a single-rack footprint and tackles ultra-dense signal transport and more.

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MultiDyne Unleashes High-Density Fiber Platform for Bulk Signal Transport

The MultiDyne VF-9000 is available in 18- and 36-channel options.

MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions has released the VF-9000, a 1RU solution that “address[es] the growing need for higher signal density, format flexibility and operational versatility in a fiber transport frame.”

The VF-9000 is available in 18- and 36-channel versions and was introduced this week at IBC 2017 in Amsterdam.

“The higher signal density is immediately impressive for customers working in ENG, sports production and other applications with high channel counts,” according to the MultiDyne press release.

Users can support up to 36 video signal conversions across HD, 3Gb/s and 12G from one unit, with automatic configuration of all inputs and outputs based on several parameters. For example, in dual-transmit mode, each front-panel optical module (SFP) immediately converts the two corresponding BNC copper connections on the back panel to video inputs.

In dual-receiver mode, the corresponding BNCs automatically convert to video outputs. Transceiver SFPs are also supported for maximum operational flexibility.

From there, users can mix any combination of optical and copper connections to achieve the desired balance of inputs and outputs. The VF-9000 automatically recognizes the SFP module connections, and transitions to the proper configuration upon coming online. A multiplexer feature combines 18 signals over one single-mode fiber for high-density signal transport.

VF-9000 transport platform systems can also mix in audio, Ethernet, reference and other data signals based on specifications at the time of order, with plans to enable hot-swappable functionality for any card and SFP in future releases.

Likewise, the VF-9000 “strengthens operational versatility by enabling signal regeneration and wavelength shifting within the same frame,” according to the press release. A web-based GUI ensures visibility of signal health and conversion status across all inputs and outputs, as well as internal parts such as fans and power supplies.

The VF-9000 transport platform offers two hot- swappable AC power supplies to establish redundancy, eliminating the need to fiddle with external power supplies in live production environments.

“The VF-9000 transport platform comes to market to fill a void in bulk signal transport between mobile production trucks, studios, venues and other facilities,” said MultiDyne president Frank Jachetta in the company’s press release.

“It is a very simple yet intuitive system for brute-force signal trunking and transport, with the versatility to handle almost any mix of signals the user can dream of. And its intrinsic scalability as a frame means it can become part of a larger fiber transport system as needed, such as with our FiberNet solution.”

Click here for more information about the MultiDyne VF-9000 transport platform.

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