MOOG D138-002-002 Industrial Control Module

Defining a 914-X Series System

914-X Series systems are used as linked pairs (one remote side and one console side) to provide a transparent

video, serial data, and Ethernet link over optical fiber(s). Cards are added as linked pairs; a card of the same type

is required at both the console and remote ends. The installed optical transceivers determine the maximum optical

link speed, fiber type, number of fibers (1 or 2), and link distance. The card version sets the operational bandwidth,

which is independent from the optical data rate. The optical link uses a proprietary data protocol which ensures

reliable transmission with extremely low latency using highly efficient and dynamic bandwidth utilization.

Typically, the uplink (remote to console) and downlink (console to remote) signals are combined on a single

fiber – multimode or singlemode (standard) – with a passive optical coupler known as a Wavelength Division

Multiplexer (WDM). The WDM is integrated in the optical transceiver. Standard, single fiber systems operate with

1310 nm uplink and 1550 nm downlink wavelengths. In larger systems, multiple 914-X Series stacks may be

combined on a single fiber using a Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexer (CWDM) to take advantage of the high

bandwidth of optical fiber.

The Moog Focal Model 914-X Series Modular Multiplexer System is a compact and rugged transmission system

designed for industrial environments and other applications that require transmission of HD video, serial data, and

Ethernet over an optical link. The 914-X Series has been optimized for low power operation and delivery of low

latency, uncompressed video and Ethernet data.

A series of expansion cards are available, allowing additional composite video channels, serial data channels,

Ethernet ports, as well as many specialty signals such as TTL, hydrophone, CAN bus, and custom sonars to be

added to any 914-X Series system without requiring extra fibers or wavelengths.