Comnet Digitally Encoded Video Receiver and Contact Closure 10-Bit sm 1 fiber - FVR10C1S1

Comnet FVR10C1S1 Digital Video Receiver — 10-Bit Singlemode Fiber

Overview

The FVR10C1S1 is a single-channel digital video receiver engineered to extract 10-bit video signals from singlemode optical fiber. This is a receive-side terminal in a fiber-optic surveillance transmission chain — paired with a compatible transmitter (such as a Comnet FVT10 series unit), it converts digitally encoded video back to analog output for integration with legacy or mixed analog/digital security systems. Designed for industrial environments, the FVR10C1S1 delivers NDAA-compliant, Made in USA construction with a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

• 10-bit digital video reception: Preserves tonal gradation and color fidelity over long fiber runs — meaningful in surveillance chains where analog signal degradation would normally occur over distance. The 10-bit depth means smoother transitions in low-light scenes and sky gradients compared to 8-bit alternatives.
• Singlemode fiber with ST connector: Singlemode fiber extends range to 20+ km depending on transmitter power and splitter insertion loss — far beyond multimode limits (typically 2–3 km). Use this when your surveillance backbone spans campus perimeters, industrial parks, or multi-facility deployments where fiber is already trenched.
• Single optical fiber (1 fiber simplex): One fiber in each direction means minimal fiber pair requirement — important where fiber count is limited or where you're retrofitting existing conduit. Simplex (one-way) design keeps the receiver passive and cost-effective.
• Industrial-grade construction: Built for plant floors, utility substations, and outdoor equipment cabinets. Rated for industrial temperature and environmental stresses — not consumer-grade network gear.
• NDAA-compliant, Made in USA: Meets Section 889 compliance for federal and critical-infrastructure buyers. Sourced and manufactured domestically, reducing supply-chain risk for sensitive deployments.
• Limited lifetime warranty: Manufacturer warranty backs the unit for defects — standard for industrial networking appliances. Specific duration and terms available through the manufacturer.

Integration and Compatibility

The FVR10C1S1 is part of Comnet's analog video fiber-optic extender ecosystem. It pairs with transmitter units (FVT series) on the source end. The receiver outputs standard analog video — composite or sync-separated, depending on the paired transmitter configuration. ST fiber connectors are standard in telecommunications and surveillance backbone installations, ensuring straightforward fiber integration with existing plant infrastructure.

This unit carries no RS-232 or contact closure channels on the receiver side (0 RS data channels, 0 contact closures), so control signaling or alarm relay logic must be handled by separate parallel systems or additional control fiber pairs if needed. Check compatibility documentation for transmitter-pairing requirements before ordering.

What's in the Box

Package contents are not detailed in available evidence. Consult the installation manual or contact the manufacturer for confirmation of included cables, mounting brackets, or power supply details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the FVR10C1S1 NDAA Section 889 compliant?

A: Yes. The FVR10C1S1 is explicitly marked as NDAA-compliant and manufactured in the USA, meeting Section 889 supply-chain restrictions for federal and critical-infrastructure buyers.

Q: What is the maximum fiber distance the FVR10C1S1 can support?

A: Singlemode fiber extends range to 20+ km depending on the paired transmitter power and any intermediate splitters or couplers. Actual distance is determined by the specific transmitter model and optical system design — consult the compatibility resource or installation manual for your transmitter pairing.

Q: Does the FVR10C1S1 support contact closures or RS-232 data channels?

A: No. The FVR10C1S1 has 0 RS data channels and 0 contact closure channels. Video is the only signal carried on this single-fiber receiver. Control and alarm signals require separate fiber pairs, copper lines, or parallel systems.

Q: What type of optical connector does the FVR10C1S1 use?

A: ST connectors. These are standard in telecommunications and industrial surveillance backbones, offering straightforward fiber patching with common industry cabling.

Q: What warranty does the FVR10C1S1 carry?

A: The FVR10C1S1 includes a limited lifetime warranty. Specific terms and conditions are available from Comnet documentation or technical support.

Ted Perry

The Comnet FVR10C1S1 is the receive terminus of a long-haul fiber surveillance backbone. If you're extending analog camera feeds across a campus or industrial facility beyond what twisted-pair can handle without significant signal loss, this is the unit you install at the far end — paired with a compatible FVT10 series transmitter at the camera source. The 10-bit video depth preserves detail in mixed-light scenes, which matters when your transmitter is preserving that same precision over 15+ kilometers of singlemode fiber.

Technical Highlights:

• 10-bit digital reception over singlemode fiber: Eliminates the analog signal degradation you'd see on long copper runs. Singlemode fiber alone extends usable distance to 20+ km — that's roughly 65,000 feet without a regenerator or repeater, depending on transmitter power. Multimode variants cap out around 2–3 km.
• ST optical connectors, 1 fiber simplex: Standard telecommunications patching means you can integrate directly into existing fiber plant without special adapters. One fiber in each direction keeps splitter counts down and minimizes splice points — critical for loss budgets in long runs.
• Industrial-grade, NDAA Section 889 compliant, Made in USA: Meets federal supply-chain restrictions and is built for substations, industrial floors, and utility cabinet environments. No consumer-grade components or offshore sourcing — important for critical infrastructure or federal contract work.

Deployment Considerations:

• Video-only transmission: no RS data or contact closures on this receiver. If your transmitter end includes alarm relays or telemetry, you must run parallel copper or separate fiber pairs to carry control signals — the FVR10C1S1 cannot bridge them.
• Pair strictly with compatible Comnet transmitter models (FVT series). Fiber optical equipment from different vendors often has different wavelengths or modulation schemes — cross-brand pairing is not supported and will result in no signal or data corruption.

Deploy the FVR10C1S1 in utility SCADA backhauls, perimeter surveillance chains across campuses, or critical-infrastructure plants where federal compliance and Made in USA sourcing are non-negotiable. For short campus runs under 5 km, multimode fiber may be more cost-effective; for long regional links or NDAA-restricted projects, singlemode is the only realistic path.