Card is applicable in security and surveillance, intelligent transportation system (ITS), access control systems and campus lecture networks. It is enhanced by SpectraView,an on-screen video diagnostic/setup firmware system and SpectraSmart, an optional PC based network diagnostic system. SpectraView monitors the integrity of the video signal and the fiber link. A break in the fiber path will cause a loss of fiber alarm to be displayed on an associated monitor. SpectraView is easy to use, always active and eliminates the need for additional test equipment.