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

The BlueBox™ Dual Coax-To-Fiber Converter (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ Dual
Coax>Fiber”) provides a small “throwdown” package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and
259M as well as DVB, ASI, and MADI audio on two independent coax-to-fiber paths. 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™ Dual 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™ Dual Fiber > Coax
1 Connect BlueBox™ Dual Coax>Fiber to DC power using the supplied AC adapter.
2. Remove any protective caps on fiber cables and/or input receptacles. Connect BNC Coax
input and Fiber 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 Coax>Fiber 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 and unit is ready to receive input signal.
• 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 Coax-To-Fiber (2EO)
Converter
3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI
Fiber Optic Dual Transport Transmitter
Elect-Opto
Converter
Auto-Mode
EQ/Reclock
Status
Display (Tx1)
FIBER OUT 1 SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX IN 1
Elect-Opto
Converter
Auto-Mode
EQ/Reclock
Status
Display (Tx2)
FIBER OUT 2 SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX IN 2
Item Description/Specification
Part Number/
Nomenclature BlueBox™ Dual Coax-To-Fiber 3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI Fiber Optic Dual
Transport Transmitter:
- BBG-2EO-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-2EO-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-2EO-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) 75 Ω BNCs. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized signal
standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz
Outputs: (2) Fiber outputs. 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)