Cobalt Digital BLUE BOX GROUP Coax_Fiber Transceiver 3G_HD_SD-SDI _ DVB _ ASI _ MADI Fiber Optic Transport Transceiver - Manual

The BlueBox™ Coax/Fiber Transceiver (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 on both Rx and Tx paths (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 Fiber and
BNC coax input(s) and output(s). This provides the basic conversion connections. Unused
connections do not require termination.
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Status Indicators
BlueBox™ Coax/Fiber has a Status and Lock LEDs for both Rx and Tx paths on the side of
the unit which function as follows:
• STATUS – Indicates power is OK.
- For Fiber-to-Coax Rx channel: Red indicates no lock to input; Green indicates lock to
valid fiber input.
- For Coax-to-Fiber Tx channel: Green indicates unit is ready to receive input signal.
• 3G / HD / SD Lock Indicators – For both fiber Rx and Tx paths, 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.
Coax/Fiber (EOOE)
Transceiver
3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI
Fiber Optic Transport Transceiver
Opto-Elect
Converter
Auto-Mode
Reclock
Status
Display
FIBER IN SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX OUT
Elect-Opto
Converter
Auto-Mode
EQ/Reclock
Status
Display
FIBER OUT SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX IN
Rx
Tx
Item Description/Specification
Part Number/
Nomenclature: BlueBox™ Coax/Fiber Transceiver 3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI Fiber
Optic Transport Transceiver:
- BBG-EOOE-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-EOOE-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-EOOE-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)
Input Fiber-to-Coax
Path; Fiber Receive): (1) Fiber input. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration.
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Sensitivity: -20 dBm
Output (Fiber-to-Coax
Path; Fiber Receive) (1) 75 Ω BNC. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized signal
standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz
Input (Coax-to-Fiber
Path; Fiber Transmit) (1) 75 Ω BNC. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized signal
standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz
Output (Coax-to-Fiber
Path; Fiber Transmit) (1) Fiber output. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration.
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Power: -12 dBm
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)