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Downconverter Manual
This manual contains safety information and information for installing, configuring, and operating a Downconverter (IDC‑1500, IDC‑2027, IDC‑3239, IDC‑6475).
Downconverter
Installation and configuration
Designed to be compact and fully weatherproof, the Real Freedom Downconverter can be temporarily installed almost anywhere or permanently on the roof of an outside broadcast van.
Connections

Products
Product manuals and datasheets of BSI products.
- Mini-Tx UHD
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Mini-Tx UHD.
- Real Freedom Receiver
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Real Freedom Receiver.
- Downconverter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Downconverter.
  - Downconverter Manual
    This manual contains safety information and information for installing, configuring, and operating a Downconverter (IDC‑1500, IDC‑2027, IDC‑3239, IDC‑6475).
    - Downconverter
      - Introduction
        The Real Freedom Downconverter is a key component of BSI’s Real Freedom wireless camera system. It receives signals in the broadcast transmit band and down-converts them to a UHF signal of between 50 MHz and 850 MHz. The UHF signal is then fed to a receiver via a coaxial cable.
      - Installation and configuration
        Designed to be compact and fully weatherproof, the Real Freedom Downconverter can be temporarily installed almost anywhere or permanently on the roof of an outside broadcast van.
        Overview
        Preparation
        Pole mount a downconverter
        Surface mount a downconverter
        Connections
        Connect an antenna to a downconverter
        Connect a downconverter to a receiver
        Connect a downconverter to a fiber remote unit
        Connect a data transmitter to a downconverter
        Configure a downconverter
      - Operation
        Once connected to the system and configured, no further changes are required to the downconverters during the routine operation of the Real Freedom system.
      - Troubleshooting
        This chapter provides troubleshooting information for Real Freedom Downconverters.
      - Maintenance
        This chapter describes the maintenance, cleaning, and storage procedures for Real Freedom Downconverters.
      - Technical data
        Technical drawings, specifications, and connector pinouts for the Real Freedom Downconverter.
      - Safety and regulatory compliance
        Important safety and electromagnetic compatibility information.
  - Datasheet
    The Real Freedom Downconverter receives signals in the broadcast transmit band and down-converts them to a UHF signal of between 50 MHz and 850 MHz. The UHF signal is then fed to a receiver via a coaxial cable.
- Data Transmitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Data Transmitter.
- Fiber Antenna Extender
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Fiber Antenna Extender.
- Active UHF Splitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Active UHD Splitter
- Fiber Base (Rack Mount)
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Fiber Base (Rack Mount) unit.
- Camera Back Transmitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Camera Back Transmitter.
- 4K Camera Back Transmitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the 4K Camera Back Transmitter.
- VyuSync HEVC Decoder
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the VyuSync Decoder.

Connections

Depending on the configuration of the Real Freedom system, you may need to connect one or more downconverters to a receiver or fiber remote unit. To provide camera control, connect a data transmitter to one of the downconverters in the system.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, it is recommended that you only use BSI supplied cables and accessories with this product.

Refer to the following drawing which shows the locations of the connectors on the downconverter.

Figure 1. Real Freedom Downconverter connectors and other components


Key	Component	Description
1	BNC connector	Use to connect the downconverter to a receiver or fiber remote unit. This connector passes the down-converted UHF signal to the receiver, passes bi-directional OOK data between the downconverter and receiver, and provides bias power to the downconverter.
2	Status LED	Indicates the state of the downconverter.
3	Breather vent	Prevents the formation of condensation inside the downconverter.
4	LEMO connector	Use to connect a data transmitter to the downconverter (optional). This connector passes power and data to the BSI data transmitter.
5	N-connector	Use to attach an antenna to the downconverter.