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

The BlueBox™ Dual Fiber-To-Coax Converter (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ Dual
Fiber>Coax”) provides a small “throwdown” package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and
259M as well as DVB, ASI, and MADI audio on two independent fiber-to-coax paths. Auto-
mode 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™ Dual Fiber>Coax 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™ Dual Fiber > Coax
1 Connect BlueBox™ Dual Fiber>Coax to DC power using the supplied AC adapter.
2. Remove any protective caps on fiber cables and/or input receptacles. Connect Fiber input
and BNC coax output to channel 1 and/or channel 2 input/output. This provides the basic
conversion connections. Unused connections do not require termination.
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Status Indicators
BlueBox™ Dual Fiber>Coax has a Status and Lock LEDs for each input channel on the side
of the unit which function as follows:
• STATUS – For each channel, indicates power is OK. Red indicates no lock to input; Green
indicates lock to valid fiber input.
• 3G / HD / SD Lock Indicators – For each channel, three LEDs respectively indicate, where
applicable, lock to recognized SMPTE 424M, 292M, or 259M formats. (For other data, these
LEDs will not be lit.)
Specifications
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2007
Caution - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE
BEAM.
Dual Fiber-To-Coax (2OE)
Converter
3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI
Fiber Optic Dual Transport Receiver
Opto-Elect
Converter
Auto-Mode
Reclock
Status
Display (Rx1)
FIBER IN 1 SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX OUT 1
Opto-Elect
Converter
Auto-Mode
Reclock
FIBER IN 2
Status
Display (Rx2)
SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX OUT 2
Item Description/Specification
Part Numbers/
Nomenclature BlueBox™ Dual Fiber-To-Coax 3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic
Dual Transport Receiver:
- BBG-2OE-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-2OE-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-2OE-LC (Type LC fiber connector)
Standards/Data Rates
supported: SMPTE 424M, 292M, 259M, 344M, 305M, DVB-ASI
5Mbps to 3Gbps pathological pattern operation
(does not support AES-3id audio or other standards
using data rates < 5Mbps)
Inputs: (2) Fiber inputs. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Sensitivity: -20 dBm
Outputs: (2) 75 Ω BNC. 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)