Python Plus
Multichannel Fiber Optic SDI and IP Transport System with CWDM Management & Multiplexing
Python Plus is our answer to lowering the cost of digital video and fiber distribution, eliminating concerns about distance, interference or ground loop issues. With today’s demanding market — technology shifting to IP and the constant increase in bandwidth demands driven by 3G and 4K UHD — Python Plus simplifies transport solutions. Each unit can transport a mix of digital and IP cameras or virtually any digital video transceiver through fiber or copper cables.
FEATURES
- Economical, low profile packaging
- Up to 4 quad cards per 1 RU frame
- Wide range of digital formats
- 19.4 Mb/s to 12 Gb/s transport on coax I/O
- 3 Gb/s or 10 Gb/s on each fiber I/O
- Compatible with digital television standards:
- SMPTE ST 292
- SMPTE ST 259
- SMPTE ST 424
- SMPTE ST 2081
- SMPTE ST 2082
- Handles DVB/ASI signals
- Immune to pathological data errors
- Equalizes coax up to 12 Gb/s
- Coaxial BNC I/O, and ST/UPC on fiber I/O
- Wide optical budget
- Low system jitter
- Low power consumption
- High reliability, durable design
- CWDM multiplexing (optional)
- Turns any optical signal into CWDM
- Re-times and extends optical transmission
- Up to an additional 25 km (15.5 mi.)
- Up to 50 km (31 mi.) with APD receiver (optional)
- Available dual or single fiber outputs with LC/UPC or ST/UPC connectors
- Active switching for fiber redundancy (optional)
- Front panel monitoring of all I/O
- Redundant power supply inputs
- Fast setup, plug and play operation
- Compatible with other Grass Valley HD/SD-SDI transport systems
SPECIFICATIONS
Coaxial
Transmission method: Digital
I/O level: 800 mVp-p ± 10%
I/O impedance: 75Ω
Return loss:
- > 15 dB 5 MHz – 1.5 GHz
- > 10 dB 1.5 GHz – 3 GHz
- > 7 dB 3 GHz – 6 GHz
- > 4 dB 6 GHz – 12 GHz
Coaxial input EQ (Belden 1694A):
- 12G: 60m
- 6G: 120m
- 3G: 200m [up from 120m]
- 1.5G: 200m
- 270M: 400m
Bit-error rate at -21 dBm Rx optical power: PRSB 223-1, 1x10-12
Timing jitter (color bars): <2 UI, alignment jitter: <0.2 UI
Optical
Operating wavelength: 1310 nm with optional CWDM: 1271-1611 nm
Link margin: Up to 22 dB
1310 nm transmitter output power: -7 dBm
CWDM transmitter output power: -5 to 1 dBm
Receiver sensitivity:
- 6G–12G: -11 dBm with color bars
- 270M–3G: -20 dBm pathological
Optical source: SFP or SFP+
Maximum data rate, per channel: 12 Gb/s or 10 Gb/s
Fiber type: Single-mode
Optical connectors:
- Front: ST/UPC
- Rear: ST/UPC and LC/UPC
Mechanical/Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D): 266.7 x 44.45 x 424.18 mm (10.5 x 1.75 x 16.7 in.)
Weight, each end: 2.27 kg (5 lbs.)
Electrical connectors: BNC
Optical connectors:
- Front: ST/UPC
- Rear: ST/UPC and LC/UPC
Input voltage: 11-18 VDC
Power consumption: <25W
Indicators: Power on, SDI data presence, optical power
Temperature range: -20° to 45°C (-4° to 113° F)
Humidity range: 0 to 95% non-condensing
MEDIA GALLERY
ORDERING INFORMATION
Frame
PY3-FRAME
Python Plus frame
Coaxial Cards
PY3-RX
Quad fiber to SDI receiver
PY3-TX-A
Quad SDI to fiber transmitter 1310 all
PY3-TX-X*
Quad SDI to fiber transmitter CWDM
Fiber Cards
TP3-RX
Quad fiber to fiber receiver
TP3-RX10
Quad 10G fiber to 10G fiber receiver
TP3-ARX
Quad fiber to fiber receiver ADP
TP3-TX-A
Quad fiber to fiber transmitter 1310 all
TP3-TX-X*
Quad 10G fiber to 10G fiber transmitter CWDM
TP3-TX-X*
Quad fiber to fiber transmitter CWDM
Rear Options
S2-RX-XX*
Rear panel receiver 2-ch (XX*/UPC)
S2-TX-XX*
Rear panel transmitter 2-CH (XX*/UPC)
W4-XX-XX*
Rear panel 4-ch RX or TX or TR CWDM demux to 1 (XX*/UPC)
W8-XX-XX*
Rear panel 8-ch RX or TX or TR CWDM demux to 1 (XX*/UPC)
W16-XX-XX*
Rear panel 16-ch RX or TX or TR CWDM demux to 1 (XX*/UPC)
X8-RX-XX*
Rear panel 8-ch receiver CWDM demux with redundancy to 2 (XX*/UPC)
X16-RX-XX*
Rear panel 16-ch receiver CWDM demux with redundancy to 2 (XX*/UPC)
D8-TX-XX*
Rear panel 8-ch transmitter CWDM mux with redundancy to 2 (XX*/UPC)
D16-TX-XX*
Rear panel 16-ch transmitter CWDM mux with redundancy to 2 (XX*/UPC)
Blank Plates
PY3-BLANK
Front blank panel
SR-BLANK
Rear blank panel
X* Different CWDM wavelength are available and depend on a configuration.
XX* Available as LC/UPC or ST/UPC.
Special Note: To correctly configure Python Plus, Grass Valley sales engineering support is required. Please contact your local sales representative for the further instructions and a quote.
DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS
DATASHEETS
Python Plus: Multichannel Fiber Optic SDI and IP Transport System Datasheet
Every Python Plus can transport a mix of digital and IP cameras, or virtually any digital video transceiver, through fiber or copper cables.
Python Plus from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is our answer to lowering the cost of digital video and fiber distribution, eliminating concerns about distance, interference or ground loop issues.
Python Plus from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is our answer to lowering the cost of digital video and fiber distribution, eliminating concerns about distance, interference or ground loop issues.