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Additional Resources
Warranty
LYNX Technik has additional resources available on our website. This includes some application notes on
the APPolo control system and also two Fiber Primers designed to introduce the basic concepts of fi ber to
the broadcast engineer. These can be found by visiting our website
www.lynx-technik.com - Select Support > Application Notes
LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during the warranty
period, LYNX Technik AG at its option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and
labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
APPolo Control System Overview
A Fiber Primer
The CWDM Fiber Primer
Abstract
Today’s modern digital multi-format installations have resulted in the development of an array of new
terminal equipment products designed to address the many needs and demands of such systems.
Many devices are complex multi-faceted and multi-functional modules with an array of options and
confi guration possibilities. A comprehensive control system has become an essential component of
any modern terminal equipment installation. LYNX Technik has addressed this with APPolo, a modular
and expandable control system. The two primary building blocks of the control system are hardware
components in the form of a rack controllers (and server option), plus the APPolo software application.
This paper explains the concepts behind the LYNX Technik APPolo control system and shows how to
confi gure and expand the system from a single rack to multiple installations located in different physical
locations all under APPolo central control
Abstract
Most of us in the Broadcast industry are familiar with fi ber optic transmission systems and the solutions
widely used for broadcast applications. These are typically external applications for moving video
signals between distant locations, or hauling distant camera feeds into outside broadcast units.
Signal distribution within a facility is typically copper coaxial cable, which has been used in one form
or another since the inception of television. However, with the transition to HDTV video bandwidth
increased nearly seven fold from 270Mbit to 1.5Gbit. With the further migration to 1080P, video
bandwidth has increased even further to 3Gbit. As bandwidth increases, the reach of copper cable
reduces and our copper connected world is shrinking rapidly. Cable lengths have been reduced from
350m (1149 feet) at 270Mbit to 140m (460 feet) at 1.5Gbit, and now it’s down to approximately 70m (230
feet) at 3Gbit. If you allow some overhead for cable routing and emergency patch panels etc. then 70m
(230 feet) maximum cable lengths imposes serious issues for facility design and expansion.
Abstract
Typically, CWDM is a technology used to transport multiple signals between distant locations over single
fi ber connections. This leverages the utilization and therefore the relative cost of the long distance
fi ber cable links. However, with HDTV and the increasing bandwidths required for video production
(3Gbit) and new 3D markets rapidly evolving (which makes extensive use of 3Gbit SDI in the production
environment) we see fi ber connectivity increasingly taking the place of traditional copper (electrical)
connections within facilities. As this evolution continues and more and more dedicated unidirectional
“point to point” fi ber connections are consumed, then an “in house” CWDM solution is the logical next
step to better utilize the facilities existing fi ber cable assets.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must notify LYNX Technik of the defect before
expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service.
Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center
designated by LYNX Technik, with shipping charges prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the return of the
product to the customer if the shipment is within the country which the LYNX Technik service center is
located. Customer shall be responsible for payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other
charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by improper use or improper
or inadequate maintenance and care. LYNX Technik shall not be obligated to furnish service under
this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik
representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use
or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of
non LYNX Technik supplies; or d) to service a product which has been modifi ed or integrated with other
products when the effect of such modifi cation or integration increases the time or diffi culty servicing the
product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LYNX TECHNIK`S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR
AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER
FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE
VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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