- SMPTE 304M hybrid connection
- Compact, lightweight, ruggedised aluminium enclosure

SMPTE Hybrid Alternative Connector Kit
The Shax System from Bluebell has been designed to allow SD-SDI and HD-SDI broadcast cameras fitted with Standard SMPTE 304M hybrid connectors to be deployed using ordinary singlemode optical fibre. This system allows the user to replace the fibre/copper hybrid cable between the camera and the CCU with standard fibre cable.
The Shax system is perfect for Stadiums, Arenas and Concert Halls that have pre-installed fibre networks. Both ends of this system are enclosed in a compact, lightweight, ruggedised aluminium enclosure, ideally suited to Outside Broadcast and Fly Away applications where the camera can be powered locally.
Shax extends the range of the camera system and releases the Operator from long lengths of bulky hybrid cable. The mating with the duplex single-mode fibre is done via standard SC, LC, ST or FC connectors.

Specifications
Shax Camera | |
Optical Input Connector | Lemo PHW 3K.93C Free Socket |
Wavelength | Independent |
Optical Output Connector | 2 x female SC, LC, FC or FC/APC |
See Ordering Information | |
Wavelength | Independent |
Optical Loss | < 1 dB per end |
Shack-CCU | |
Optical Input Connector * | 2 x female SC, LC, FC or FC/APC |
See Ordering Information | |
Optical Output Connector | Lemo FGW 3K.93C Straight Plug |
Wavelength | Independent |
General specifications | |
Diameter | |
Length | 136 mm Shax-CCU |
124 mm Shax-Camera | |
Operating Temp: | -20 to +60 0C |
CCU Supply Voltage | 36 V dc and 240 V ac |
Conformance | |
EMI/RFI: | Complies with 89/336/EEC |
Electrical: | Complies with EN 61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2 |
RoHS: | Complies with Directive 2002/95/EC |
IP Rating | IP50 |
Warranty: | 5 years |
Ordering Information
Shax-Camera-XX | SMPTE Hybrid Alternative Connection Kit – Used in conjunction with Shax-CCU allows hybrid fibre enabled cameras to be connected to the CCU over standard fibre networks. |
Shax- CCU-XX | SMPTE Hybrid Alternative Connection Kit – Used in conjunction with Shax-Camera allows hybrid fibre enabled cameras to be connected to the CCU over standard fibre networks. |
Key /XX | Replace -XX with -ST for ST/PC connector(s) Replace -XX with -FC for FC/PC connector(s) Replace -XX with -SC for SC/PC connector(s). N.B. ST is the standard preferred stock item. For alternatives contact the Sales Office. Compatibility Sony HDC-900/950/1000/1500/1700/2500 Contact the Sales Office for HDC-4300 and F55 camera compatibility Hitachi CU-HD1200 camera compatibility Ikegami HDK-97GX Contact the Sales Office for alternate camera types or manufacturers. |