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

The BlueBox™ Fiber-To-Coax Converter (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ Fiber>Coax”)
provides a small “throwdown” package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and 259M as well
as DVB, ASI, and MADI audio. 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™ 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™ Fiber > Coax
1 Connect BlueBox™ 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(s). This provides the basic conversion connections. Other
connections do not require termination if unused.
Status Indicators
BlueBox™ Fiber>Coax has a Status and Lock LEDs on the side of the unit which function as
follows:
• STATUS – Indicates power is OK. Red indicates no lock to input; Green indicates lock to
valid fiber input.
• 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.
Fiber-To-Coax (OE)
Converter
3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI
Fiber Optic Transport Receiver
Opto-Elect
Converter
Auto-Mode
Reclock
Status
Display
FIBER IN
SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX OUT A
SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX OUT B
Item Description/Specification
Part Numbers/
Nomenclature BlueBox™ Fiber-To-Coax 3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic
Transport Receiver:
- BBG-OE-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-OE-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-OE-LC (Type LC fiber connector)
BlueBox™ Coax-To-Fiber HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Transport
Receiver:
- BBG-OE-HD-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-OE-HD-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-OE-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-OE-HD: 5Mbps to 1.5Gbps)
(all models do not support AES-3id audio or other standards using
data rates < 5Mbps)
Inputs: (1) Fiber input. 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)