Cobalt Digital BLUE BOX GROUP Coax-To-Fiber 3G_HD_SD-SDI _ DVB _ ASI _ MADI Fiber Optic Transport Transmitter - Manual

The BlueBox™ Coax-To-Fiber Converter (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ Coax>Fiber”)
provides a small “throwdown” package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and 259M as well
as DVB, ASI, and MADI audio. Auto-mode EQ/reclocking automatically sets to the signal type
being received (unrecognized formats are safely passed without reclocking). Its wide
operating range (from 5Mbps to 3Gbps) flexibly supports most professional digital serial
communications. Fully error-free pathological pattern operation is fully compatible with
professional fiber video interfaces.
Note: BlueBox™ Coax>Fiber does not support AES-3id transports.
The unit receives its DC power from external 5 - 16 VDC sources or from the supplied AC
adapter.
Connecting BlueBox™ Coax > Fiber
1 Connect BlueBox™ Coax>Fiber to DC power using the supplied AC adapter.
2. Remove any protective caps on fiber cables and/or input receptacles. Connect BNC input
and Fiber output. This provides the basic conversion connections. Other connections do
not require termination if unused.
Status Indicators
BlueBox™ Coax>Fiber has a Status and Lock LEDs on the side of the unit which function as
follows:
• STATUS – Indicates power is OK and unit is ready to receive input signal.
• 3G / HD / SD Lock Indicators – Three LEDs respectively indicate, where applicable, lock to
recognized SMPTE 424M, 292M, or 259M formats. (For other data, these LEDs will not be
lit.)
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Specifications
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2007
Caution - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE
BEAM.
Coax-To-Fiber (EO)
Converter
3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI
Fiber Optic Transport Transmitter
Elect-Opto
Converter
Auto-Mode
EQ/Reclock
Status
Display
FIBER OUT SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX IN
RECLOCK COAX IN COPY
Item Description/Specification
Part Numbers/
Nomenclature BlueBox™ Coax-To-Fiber 3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic
Transport Transmitter:
- BBG-EO-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-EO-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-EO-LC (Type LC fiber connector)
BlueBox™ Coax-To-Fiber HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Transport
Transmitter:
- BBG-EO-HD-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-EO-HD-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-EO-HD-LC (Type LC fiber connector)
Standards/Data Rates
supported: SMPTE 424M (3G models only), 292M, 259M, 344M, 305M, DVB-ASI
5Mbps to 3Gbps pathological pattern operation (alternate base model
BBG-EO-HD: 5Mbps to 1.5Gbps)
(all models do not support AES-3id audio or other standards using
data rates < 5Mbps)
Inputs: (1) 75 Ω BNC. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized signal
standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz
Outputs: (1) Fiber output. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration.
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Power: -12 dBm
(1) 75 Ω BNC input copy. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized
signal standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz
Input, DC Power: 5 to 16 VDC, < 5 W; 5mm coaxial connector (AC adapter included)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.0" x 2.9" x 1.1" (including connector projections) (127 x 74 x 28 mm)