Extending Firewire over Fiber - Thinklogical's Firewire 800 Fiber Optic Extender
Thinklogical's Firewire 800 Fiber Optic Extender allows users to extend Firewire devices up to 1000 meters (3280 feet) using standard multi-mode fiber optic cable, with no lag time or signal degradation. The Firewire 800 Extender is ideal for use with multimedia peripherals such as digital video cameras and other high-speed devices such as hard disk drives and printers. Boasting incredible transfer rates of up to 800 Mbps the Firewire 800 Fiber Optic Extender is the perfect solution for a wide variety of applications, such as video editing and broadcasting, networking, and security systems.
Comprised of two compact units the Firewire 800 Fiber Optic Extender transmitter connects to the host computer with a standard cable, the receiver provides two ports for connection of peripheral devices. In addition, LEDs provide link performance status at a glance. One 2-strand ST or SC fiber optic cable, available in different lengths from Thinklogical, connect sender (computer) to receiver (Firewire 800 device). External power is optional, depending upon distance, for the transmitter and typically required for the receiver, as both obtain power parasitically. Two universal power supplies are included.
Supply Voltage+ 12 V DC
Operating temperature0°-50°C
Humidity5-95%
Power Consumption3 watts per unit
Firewire Connectors9 pin 1394b (2)
Power Connector2.1 mm threaded
Optical CableDuplex Multi-Mode fiber 50 or 62.5 micron (available, not supplied)
Distance RangeUp to 1000 meters (3280 feet)
DC Power AdapterAC universal input 90-264 volts (2 supplied)
Physical Dimensions and WeightHeight: 1.125” (2.85cm)
Width: 6.625” (16.82cm)
Depth: 4.625” (11.75cm)
Weight: 2 lbs
Cables Included:Firewire 800: 9 to 9 pin 1394b, plug to plug (2), 2 meters
Firewire 400 or less: 9 to 6 pin 1394, plug to plug (2), 2 meters
Supports Firewire 800 devices up to 1000 meters
Transfer Rates of 100/200/400/800 Mbps
Compliant with IEEE 1394 a & b
Installation is true plug and play, no adjustments are necessary, no drivers required
Supports all major operating systems including Windows, Mac-OS, Linux and Sun
Uses standard duplex multi-mode fiber optic cable
LEDs provide link performance status
Available with your choice of ST or SC fiber connectors
Warranty 12 months from date of shipment - Extended warranties available
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Firewire 800 Fiber Extender, ST or SC
Part Number and Description (Individual)
FIR-000001-STTX Firewire 800 Fiber Transmitter, with ST fiber connections
FIR-000001-STRX Firewire 800 Fiber Receiver, with ST fiber connections
FIR-000001-SCTX Firewire 800 Fiber Transmitter, with SC fiber connections
FIR-000001-SCRX Firewire 800 Fiber Receiver, with SC fiber connections