Televes Overlight Series Optical Transmitters
Specifications
- Product Series: Overlight Series
- Edition: April 2025
- Features: Enhanced electronics and optical engineering for TV distribution over fibre optics
- Compatibility: GPON compatible
- Manufactured by: Televes
SATELLITE AND TERRESTRIAL TV DISTRIBUTION OVER FIBRE OPTICS
With the Overlight series you will get an integrated TV installation with all the services through a single optical fibre, reducing the number of antennas and devices in the installation without losing the quality of the terrestrial and satellite TV signal.
Thanks to the low losses of the fibre and the high distribution rate, it is possible to provide TV services to housing estates, blocks of apartments, hotels and campsites, residences, and other FTTx solutions.
Why choose Overlight
- The Overlight series is suitable for all types of FTTx installations, such as residential areas, leisure and entertainment areas, hotels, campgrounds and residences.
- With a high output level and a splitting ratio of 64 users, it is capable of reaching large collective installations.
- It allows the option of optical amplification to increase the number of users up to a maximum of 512 while mantaining signal quality.
- Suitable for a number of solutions and technologies such as dCSS.
- Satellite and terrestrial distribution is carried out through a single optical fibre, which reduces installation costs and materials.
- Optimized electronic performance resulting in low loss and a balanced end-to-end TV signal for all DTT services and up to 4 full satellites.
- It includes both outdoor and indoor installation options for greater flexibility in deployment.
- Compatible with GPON deployments, to incorporate TV services in the Hospitality sector.
- 100% European design, quality and manufacture.
Advantages of fibre optics
- Enables deployments with minimal attenuation and maximum performance, even over long distances.
- Unlike coaxial cables, it does not suffer electromagnetic interference.
- Offers great flexibility for the installer and users.
- Allows reduction in the size of the infrastructure and simplifies maintenance tasks.
- Longer lifespan compared to structured cable.
- Technology prepared for future services.
Benefits for the installer
- Considerable savings in installation times compared to structured cable.
- Systems with low levels of interference.
- Simplification of maintenance tasks and network operations.
- High security wiring against fires.
- Material and labour cost savings.
- Installation free of noise, distortion and interference in the TV transmission.
Benefits for owners and end users
- Low maintenance costs.
- Safe infrastructure that guarantees a low risk of fire.
- Discreet installation without aesthetic disturbances.
- Long lasting technology ready for the services of the future.
Solution products
LNB WideBand 2 outputs: V/H
Ref. 747402
Wideband LNB converter, characterized by a single local oscillator.
It captures the entire frequency spectrum of a satellite and transmits them through two otputs (V-H) in a frequency range between 290 and 2340 MHz.
LNB WIDEBAND
| LNB WIDEBAND | Ref. | 747402 |
| Frequency range | GHz | 10.7…12.75 |
| Output frequency range | MHz | 290…2340 |
| L.O. frequency 22KHz | GHz | 10.41 |
| Gain | dB | 57 |
| Noise figure | dB | 0.3 |
| L.O. stability | MHz | -1.5…1.5 |
| Polarities discrimination | dB | > 20 |
| Phase noise (@10 KHz) | dBc | -80 |
| Powering | Vdc | 10.5…21 |
| Max. current | mA | 100 |
| Impedance | Ω | 75 |
| Connectors | “F” Female | |
| LNB-bracket diameter | mm | 40 |
| Operating temperature | °C | -40…60 |
WIDEBAND AMPLIFIERS
Ref. 237561/62
Compact WideBand amplifiers for the distribution of satellite signals. These devices amplify the signal received from the LNB and are responsible for compensating the losses of the coaxial cable in the Overlight installation. Equipped with 2 (H/V) WideBand inputs and 2 (H/V) WideBand outputs (250-2400 MHz).
They receive power from the Overlight transmitter through the output connectors. Optionally, an external power supply can be used via the jack connector.
Indoor use.
WIDEBAND AMPLIFIERS
| WIDEBAND AMPLIFIERS | Ref. | 237561 | 237562 |
| Number of inputs | 2 | ||
| Number of outputs | 2 | ||
| Bands | SAT | ||
| Frequency range | MHz | 250…2400 | |
| Output level EN60728-3 IMD3 2tones -35dB | dBμV | 118 | |
| Gain | dB | 13 | 29 |
| Gain adjustment range | dB | 0…13 | |
| Slope regulation | dB | 0…12 | |
| Isolation | dB | > 25 | |
| Powering | Vdc | 12…18 | |
| DC pass through SAT line | mA | 500 | |
| Max current (@12V) | mA | 110 | 150 |
| Max current (@18V) | mA | 73 100 | |
| Max. power consumption | W | 1.32 | 1.8 |
| Protection index | 20 | ||
| Weight | g | 381 | |
| Dimensions (xyz) | mm | 137 x 120 x 30 | |
CWDM OPTICAL TRANSMITTERS
(indoor)
Ref 237503/04/05/06/07
CWDM optical transmitters specifically designed for indoor installation.
These devices receive the satellite signal from the outputs of a Wideband RF LNB and terrestrial band and send it to up to 64 users without the need for amplification, through a single fibre output (“SC/APC” connection).
Thanks to the different options offered with wavelengths of 1510, 1530, 1550 or 1570 nm, the system allows the transmission of up to 4 full satellites through a single optical fibre.
An external power supply and adapter cable are included to provide power through the dedicated “F” connector.
| OPTICAL TRANSMITTERS | Ref. | 237503 | 237504 | 237505 | 237506 | 237507 | ||||||||||
| Inputs/Bands | Type | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H |
| Frequency range | MHz | 47…694 | 290…2340 | 47…694 | 290…2340 | 47…694 | 290…2340 | 47…694 | 290…2340 | 47…694 | 290…2340 | |||||
| Input level | dBμV | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | |||||
| Powering per inputs | Vdc | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | |||||
| Max. Current pass | mA | 500 | – | 500 | – | 500 | – | 500 | – | 500 | – | |||||
| Max. current pass total inputs | mA | 720 | ||||||||||||||
| Impedance | Ω | 75 | ||||||||||||||
| Laser | Type | MQW-DFB uncooled | ||||||||||||||
| Wavelength | nm | 1310 | 1550 | 1570 | 1510 | 1530 | ||||||||||
| Optical output power | dBm | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||
| RF connectors | Type | “F” Female | ||||||||||||||
| Optical connectors | Type | SC/APC | ||||||||||||||
| Powering | Vdc | 12…18 | ||||||||||||||
| Max. power consumption | W | 5.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Current consumption | mA | <430 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating temperature | ºC | -5…45 | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | g | 400 | ||||||||||||||
| Dimensions (xyz) | mm | 137 x 123 x 45 | ||||||||||||||
| PSU | ||
| PSU input voltage | Vac | 100…240 |
| Max. PSU current input | mA | 600 |
| PSU output voltage | Vdc | 12 |
| Max PSU output current | A | 1.5 |
| Weight | g | 145 |
| Dimensions (xyz) | mm | 95 x 35 x 88 |
(outdoor)
Ref.237513/14/15/16/17
CWDM optical transmitters specifically designed for outdoor installation, at a minimum distance from the LNB . These devices receive the satellite signal from the outputs of a Wideband RF LNB and terrestrial band and send it to up to 64 users without the need for amplification, through a single fibre output (“FC/APC” connection).
Thanks to the different options offered with wavelengths of 1510, 1530, 1550 or 1570 nm, the system allows the transmission of up to 4 full satellites through a single optical fibre.
They include a protective case for its outdoor installation (IP22). An external power supply and adapter cable are included to provide power through the dedicated “F” connector.
OPTICAL TRANSMITTERS
| OPTICAL TRANSMITTERS | Ref. | 237513 | 237514 | 237515 | 237516 | 237517 | ||||||||||
| Inputs/Bands | Type | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H | TERR | V | H |
| Frequency range | MHz | 47…694 | 290… 2340 | 47…694 | 290… 2340 | 47…694 | 290… 2340 | 47…694 | 290… 2340 | 47…694 | 290… 2340 | |||||
| Input level | dBμV | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | 83…95 | 70…85 | |||||
| Powering per inputs | Vdc | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | 11.7…17.7 | – | |||||
| Max. Current pass | mA | 500 | – | 500 | – | 500 | – | 500 | – | 500 | – | |||||
| Max. current pass total inputs | mA | 720 | ||||||||||||||
| Impedance | Ω | 75 | ||||||||||||||
| Laser | Type | MQW-DFB uncooled | ||||||||||||||
| Wavelength | nm | 1310 | 1550 | 1570 | 1510 | 1530 | ||||||||||
| Optical output power | dBm | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||
| RF connectors | Type | “F” Female | ||||||||||||||
| Optical connectors | Type | FC/APC | ||||||||||||||
| Powering | Vdc | 12…18 | ||||||||||||||
| Max. power consumption | W | 5.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Current consumption | mA | <430 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating temperature | ºC | -5…45 | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | g | 400 | ||||||||||||||
| Dimensions (xyz) | mm | 137 x 123 x 45 | ||||||||||||||
| PSU | ||
| PSU input voltage | Vac | 100…240 |
| Max. PSU current input | mA | 600 |
| PSU output voltage | Vdc | 12 |
| Max PSU output current | A | 1.5 |
| Weight | g | 145 |
| Dimensions (xyz) | mm | 95 x 35 x 88 |
OPTICAL RECEIVERS
Ref. 237640/50/23/33
Optical receivers are in charge of capturing the optical TV signal (1200…1600nm) sent by the transmitters in order to process it and recover the original satellite and terrestrial TV signals. Depending on the type of services to be received, four models are available:
- Ref. 237640: Overlight Quattro Optical Receiver:
It provides 4 RF outputs with Quattro mode: one of the four TVSAT polarity and band combinations is provided on each connector. Power is supplied through the multiswitch. - Ref. 237650: Overlight Quad Optical Receiver:
It provides 4 RF outputs with Quad mode: the four polarities and bands are provided on each connector. Power is supplied through the receiver (STB). - Ref. 237623: Overlight dCSS Optical Receiver with 2 dCSS/Legacy output: It provides 4 RF outputs: 2 for SKY services and terrestrial TV, and 2 for terrestrial TV. External power supply included.
- Ref. 237633: Overlight dCSS Optical Receiver with 4 dCSS/Legacy output: It provides SKY services and terrestrial TV through its 4 RF outputs. External power supply included.
OPTICAL RECEIVERS
| OPTICAL RECEIVERS | Ref. | 237640 | 237650 | 237623 | 237633 | ||||
| Inputs/Bands | Type | TERR | Legacy | TERR | Legacy | TERR | dCSS/Legacy | TERR | dCSS/Legacy |
| Number of outputs | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| Output level | dBμV | 79…83 | 64…71 | 69…73 | 64…71 | 69…73 | 80/64…71 | 69…73 | 80/64…71 |
| Output frequency range | MHz | 87…694 | 950…2150 | 87…694 | 950…2150 | 87…694 | 950…2150 | 87…694 | 950…2150 |
| Impedance | Ω | 75 | |||||||
| Wavelength | nm | 1200…1600 | |||||||
| Optical device | Type | InGaAs pin photodiode | |||||||
| Optical input level | dBm | -13…-6 | |||||||
| RF Connectors | Type | F “Female” | |||||||
| Optical Connectors | Type | SC/APC | |||||||
| Powering | Vdc | 12…18 | |||||||
| Max. current consumption (@12V) | mA | 750 | 550 | 750 | |||||
| Max. current (@18V) | mA | 570 | 530 | 410 | 530 | ||||
| Operating temperature | ºC | -5…+45 | |||||||
| Weight | g | 670 | 360 | 670 | |||||
| Dimensions (xyz) | mm | 149 x 130 x 43 | 125 x 91 x 30 | 149 x 130 x 43 | |||||
| PSU | |||
| PSU input voltage | Vac | 100…240 | |
| PSU output voltage | Vdc | 12 | |
| Max PSU output current | A | 1,5 | |
| Weight | g | 164 | |
| Dimensions (xyz) | mm | 96 x 43 x 60 | |
These measurements are conditioned to the use of an Overlight transmitter.
ACCESSORIES
OPTICAL SPLITTERS
| 233710 | Optical Splitter 1250…1650nm “SC/APC” 2D 4dB | 8424450255681 |
| 233910 | Optical Splitter 1250…1650nm “SC/APC” 4D 7dB | 8424450255698 |
| 234410 | Optical Splitter 1250…1650nm “SC/APC” 8D 10dB | 8424450255704 |
| 234510 | Optical Splitter 1250…1650nm “SC/APC” 16D 14dB | 8424450256015 |
| 234610 | Optical Splitter 1250…1650nm “SC/APC” 32D 17dB | 8424450276778 |
PRE-TERMINATED PATCH CORDS
| 232610 | F.O. Patch Cord Single-mode Indoor LSFH Dca “SC/APC” 5m | 8424450265598 |
| 232611 | F.O. Patch Cord Single-mode Indoor LSFH Dca “SC/APC” 10m | 8424450222904 |
| 232612 | F.O. Patch Cord Single-mode Indoor LSFH Dca “SC/APC” 15m | 8424450222911 |
| 232613 | F.O. Patch Cord Single-mode Indoor LSFH Dca “SC/APC” 20m | 8424450265604 |
| 232614 | F.O. Patch Cord Single-mode Indoor LSFH Dca “SC/APC” 25m | 8424450222928 |
| 232615 | F.O. Patch Cord Single-mode Indoor LSFH Dca “SC/APC” 30m | 8424450265611 |
| 232616 | F.O. Patch Cord Single-mode Indoor LSFH Dca “SC/APC” 40m | 8424450222935 |
ADAPTER CABLES
OPTICAL ATTENUATORS
| 236410 | Optical Attenuator 1310/1550nm “SC/APC” 2dB | 8424450190449 |
| 236411 | Optical Attenuator 1310/1550nm “SC/APC” 5dB | 8424450190456 |
| 236412 | Optical Attenuator 1310/1550nm “SC/APC” 10dB | 8424450190463 |
| 236413 | Optical Attenuator 1310/1550nm “SC/APC” 15dB | 8424450256022 |
More information at:
en.televes.com/overlight
www.televescorporation.com | www.televes.com
FAQ
- Why choose Overlight?
The Overlight series provides an integrated TV installation with high-quality TV signals over fibre optics, reducing the need for multiple antennas and devices. - What are the advantages of fibre optics in TV distribution?
Fibre optics offer low losses and high distribution rates, ensuring reliable TV services for various setups. - What are the benefits for installers and end users?
Installers benefit from easy installation and maintenance, while end users enjoy high-quality TV services for the future.
Documents / Resources
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Televes Overlight Series Optical Transmitters [pdf] Owner's Manual 747402, Overlight Series Optical Transmitters, Overlight Series, Optical Transmitters, Transmitters |