The Pelco CT8301ASSTR can be used to transmit one channel of video over a single fiber optic cable. Compared to metal-based cables (e.g. RCA, BNC, UTP), fiber optic links are far less susceptible to signal attenuation and are also immune to electromagnetic interference. The result is that fiber can be routed over much greater distances before needing amplification. Fiber is therefore the method of choice for demanding security applications needing the ability to send large amounts of data, over long distances, and in a secure manner.
In addition to compatibility with each other, the FT8301A transmitter and the FR8301A receiver are compatible with other fiber models. The FT8301A transmitter is compatible with the FR8302A receiver and is also backward compatible with the FR8301 receiver. The FR8301A receiver is compatible with the miniature FT8301A transmitter and is also backward compatible with the FT8301 transmitter.
