Cobalt Digital Inc BlueBox BBG-2EO-MK2 Dual Coax-To-Fiber Quick Start Manual

BBG-2EO-MK2 Dual
Coax-To-Fiber
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Dual
Transport Transmitter
The BlueBox™ BBG-2EO-MK2 Dual Coax-To-Fiber (hereinafter called "BlueBox™ 2EO")
provides a small "throwdown" package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and 259M as well
as ASI and MADI audio on two independent coax-to-fiber paths. Auto-mode EQ/reclocking
automatically sets to the signal type being received while allowing unrecognized formats to be
safely passed without reclocking (auto-reclock can also be manually disabled for either path
as desired). 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™ 2EO does not support AES-3id transports.
The unit receives its DC power from either connecting its USB port to associated equipment,
or by the supplied AC adapter.
Connecting BlueBox™ 2EO
1 Connect BlueBox™ 2EO 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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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2007
Caution - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE
BEAM.

Status Indicator

BlueBox™ 2EO has a Status LED (one LED for each input channel) on the side of the unit
which functions as follows:
• Solid Green – Recognized SDI present.
• Green Flash – No SDI present, or not recognized as SDI.
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Reclocker Auto/Bypass Switches

BlueBox™ 2EO DIP switches SW2 and SW3 (for coax 1 and coax 2 inputs respectively) allow
for reclocker Auto-Bypass when recognized SDI is not being received, or Always Bypass
reclocking. Refer to illustration on rear label on unit for switch positions.

Configure Select Using DIP Switch Bank

BlueBox™ 2EO can be used in a local control mode using DIP switches to configure settings,
or via USB remote control. The USB remote also provides optical Tx power meters for Tx
confidence assessment. Refer to diagram on unit label for switch positions.
• If using DIP switch control, make certain switch SW1 is set to ON. USB remote control
is locked out in this mode.
• If using USB remote control, make certain switch SW1 is set to OFF. DIP switch local
control is locked out in this mode.

Specifications

Item Description/Specification
Part Number/
- BBG-2EO-MK2-FC 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Dual Transport
Nomenclature Transmitter (Type FC fiber connectors)
- BBG-2EO-MK2-ST 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Dual Transport
Transmitter (Type ST fiber connectors)
- BBG-2EO-MK2-LC 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Dual Transport
Transmitter (Type LC fiber connectors)
Power:
5-16 VDC, 2.4 W
DC Power Connectors
USB Mini and coaxial locking connector (for use with supplied Cobalt power
adapter)
Standards/Data Rates
SMPTE 424M, 292M, 259M, 344M, 305M, DVB-ASI
supported:
5Mbps to 3Gbps pathological pattern operation
(does not support AES-3id audio or other standards using data rates < 5Mbps)
Inputs:
(2) 75Ω 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 (see Part
Number/Nomenclature above)
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Power: -5.0 dBm (min)
Dimensions (WxHxD):
5.5" x 3" x 1" (including connector projections)
(139 x 77 x 26 mm)
Operating Temperature
32°F to 122°F
Range
(0°C to 50°C)
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