control, monitor, and power PTZ cameras over fiber

FieldCast Fiber Base One

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The long-distance hub for PTZ control over fiber

Fiber Base One is a four-channel converter and the final hub for professional, long-distance monitoring and control of 3G SDI PTZ cameras equipped with Ethernet for control data.

Where to place Fiber Base One in the setup?

Installed at the farthest point from the camera setup—typically in an OB van or studio located up to 2 kilometers from the live event—Fiber Base One connects to Fiber Node One via a single SMPTE 311M/304 hybrid cable. Through this connection, it not only delivers power all the way to the stage but also manages video and control signals from the cameras.

Fiber Base One offers the following key functionalities:

  • Signal Demultiplexing. Fiber Base One separates the incoming fiber signal from Fiber Node One into four SDI channels and Ethernet control data. This allows for direct connection to an SDI switcher, monitoring equipment, and camera controller.
  • Integrated Power Delivery. Equipped with redundant power supplies, Fiber Base One sends AC power through the SMPTE 311M/304 cable to Fiber Node One. From there, DC power is distributed to the FieldCast Hybrid main cable, PTZ Monk converter, PTZ camera, and any other connected devices—eliminating the need for local power adapters.

When used in combination with PTZ Monk(s), Fiber Node One, FieldCast Hybrid main cable(s), and a single SMPTE 311M/304 connection, Fiber Base One becomes the core control station for reliable, long-distance PTZ camera operation over fiber.

Features

  • Robust 19″ rack mount aluminum enclosure, 1RU in height, to be placed in OB van or studio.
  • Four BNC SDI connectors with dual SDI output on the backside to connect to your SDI switcher or monitor.
  • One RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the front side to connect to your PTZ camera controller.
  • One SMPTE FXW connector to connect to SMPTE 311M/304 hybrid cable.
  • Converts four fiber channels to four SDI channels.
  • Converts fiber to Ethernet and Ethernet to fiber.

Specifications

Material Aluminum enclosure design
Form Factor 1RU design with a depth of 205 mm
Channel Count – 1x 2-core fiber input
– 4x SDI output (each with dual output)
– 4x Ethernet i/o over fiber
SDI + Ethernet
Fiber Conversion		 – 1x fiber input to 4x SDI output
– 4x Ethernet i/o over fiber
Fiber Connector One SMPTE 304 FXW connector on the back side
Fiber Type Single mode 9/125
SDI Connector 8x 75-ohm BNC on the back side
Ethernet Connector 1x UTP RJ-45 connector on the front side, full duplex or half duplex
Supported Video Format – Up to 3G (2.97Gb) SDI
– All SD and HD standards up to 1080p60
– Complies with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M, SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 424M
Supported
Data Format		 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T and 1000Base-SX/LX), compliant with IEEE 802.3ab and IEEE 802.3z
LED Indicators Black front panel with 2mm warm white led indicators containing:
– led indicator for AC power input
– led indicators for channel module activity: SDI signal over fiber, Ethernet over fiber
– led indicators for local Ethernet and for detection of 1 Gb signal level
Transmission
Distance		 Up to 2km, 1.2mi between Fiber Base One and Fiber Dock One
Power Out 110-240VAC
Power Consumption 300W
Power In 110-240VAC input with PowerCon connector
Weight 3.1 kg
Dimension Standard 1RU panel size, 482 (W) x 43 (H) x 205 (D) mm
Packing List Fiber Base One, country-specific power cord, manual
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