16-Channel Video Fiber Installation Kits

VERSITRON offers 16-channel configurations for both multimode and single-mode fiber, with options for video-only or video-plus-data applications.

• Video Only: Sixteen analog video signals transmitted over multimode or single-mode fiber
• Video + Data: Sixteen video signals with bidirectional data communication
• PTZ Support: Applicable configurations support RS-485 camera control, with RS-232 and RS-422 available upon request

Available configurations use multimode or single-mode fiber with ST simplex connectors.

What's Included in a 16-Channel Video Installation Kit?

The standard 16-channel installation kits include:

• 16-channel analog video transmitter
• 16-channel analog video receiver
• Two AC power cords supporting 100–240VAC
• 100 meters of multimode or single-mode fiber optic cable

The transmitter is installed at the camera location and the receiver is installed at the monitoring or recording location.

The included 100 meters of fiber provides a convenient cable length for initial installation, testing, or shorter-distance applications. The fiber converters themselves support much longer transmission distances, depending on the model and fiber type. For extended-distance installations, customers can use their own fiber optic cable or existing fiber infrastructure.

How a 16-Channel Video to Fiber Converter Works

A 16-channel video-to-fiber system allows sixteen analog CCTV camera signals to share a single fiber optic connection.

CCTV Cameras 1–16 → 16-Channel Video Transmitter → Fiber Optic Cable → 16-Channel Video Receiver → Monitoring / Recording Equipment

The transmitter accepts sixteen analog video inputs through BNC connectors and converts the signals into optical data for transmission over a single fiber optic cable.

At the receiving end, the optical signals are converted back into their original video formats and delivered to the connected monitoring or recording equipment.

By consolidating sixteen video channels onto one fiber connection, these systems significantly simplify cabling and provide a practical solution for high-density surveillance installations.

Features of 16-Channel Fiber Video Converters

Depending on the model, VERSITRON 16-channel video-to-fiber converters provide:

• Sixteen-channel uncompressed digital video transmission
• 8-bit digital video transmission
• NTSC, PAL, and SECAM compatibility
• Up to 1 km transmission over multimode fiber
• Up to 30 km transmission over single-mode fiber
• Wide optical dynamic range
• No EMI or RFI interference
• No cross-talk or video distortion
• No electrical or optical adjustments required
• Plug-and-play installation
• LED indicators for system monitoring
• Rackmount installation in a standard 19-inch rack
• RS-485 data support
• RS-232 and RS-422 options available upon request

Video and Data Options

VERSITRON offers 16-channel configurations that can be matched to different surveillance and monitoring requirements.

The basic configuration provides transmission of sixteen analog CCTV video signals over a single fiber optic link.

Selected models provide bidirectional data communication between the transmitter and receiver. This allows additional control information to be transmitted alongside the video signals.

Applicable configurations support RS-485 data for Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera control. RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces are also available upon request.

Multimode vs. Single-Mode 16-Channel Video Converters

The appropriate fiber configuration depends primarily on the required transmission distance.

Single-mode fiber is generally the appropriate choice when cameras and monitoring equipment are separated by longer distances.

Applications of 16-Channel Fiber Video Converters

VERSITRON 16-channel video-to-fiber converters are designed for high-density applications where numerous analog video sources need to be transmitted over a single fiber optic link.

Connect up to sixteen CCTV cameras to a centralized monitoring or recording system while minimizing fiber cabling requirements.

VERSITRON 16-channel video-to-fiber converters have been used in monitoring applications for the United States Navy, providing reliable fiber optic video connectivity for demanding surveillance environments.

Connect cameras throughout airports, railways, transportation facilities, and other distributed infrastructure.

Provide reliable video connections for monitoring equipment, production processes, and remote areas within industrial facilities.

Transmit video from multiple roadside cameras to centralized traffic management and monitoring centers.

Extend CCTV connections across large schools, universities, corporate campuses, and other facilities.

Transmit surveillance video from substations, power plants, and other utility facilities.

Use single-mode fiber to connect multiple cameras located far from centralized monitoring equipment.

Rackmount Installation

Unlike the smaller standalone video converter configurations, the 16-channel VersiVision systems are designed for rackmount installation in a standard 19-inch rack.

This makes them particularly well suited for centralized surveillance rooms, control centers, communications rooms, and other installations where multiple video channels need to be organized and managed from a central location.

The rackmount design provides a clean and efficient way to consolidate sixteen video channels into a single fiber optic transmission system.

16-Channel Fiber Video Installation Kits Product Selector

Why Choose VERSITRON 16-Channel Video Fiber Converters?

VERSITRON 16-channel fiber video installation kits provide an efficient way to transmit sixteen analog CCTV signals over a single fiber optic link.

The high-density rackmount design makes these systems particularly useful for centralized surveillance installations where numerous cameras need to be connected to monitoring or recording equipment.

With support for major analog video formats, multimode and single-mode fiber configurations, long-distance transmission, and optional data communication, the VersiVision 16-channel product family provides a flexible solution for demanding video transmission applications.

Fiber optic transmission also eliminates the EMI, RFI, cross-talk, and video distortion that can affect copper-based video connections, making these systems well suited for electrically noisy and mission-critical environments.

Connect Sixteen CCTV Cameras Over Fiber

Need to connect a large number of analog CCTV cameras over a long-distance fiber optic link?

VERSITRON 16-channel fiber video installation kits provide the transmitter, receiver, power cords, and 100 meters of fiber cable needed to get started. For longer-distance installations, the converters can operate over customer-provided or existing fiber infrastructure according to the distance capabilities of the selected model.

Contact VERSITRON at 1-800-537-2296 or reach out to our technical team for help selecting the appropriate 16-channel video installation kit for your application.