Summary of Contents for Bluebell BC368
- Page 1 BC368 and BC368D Multi-format interfaces BC368 BC368D Operation Guide Ref: BC368-OperationGuide-v1...
- Page 2 Bluebell Opticom Ltd. has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information given here is both correct and complete. In no event can Bluebell Opticom Ltd. accept any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage to the owner of the equipment, any third party, or any equipment which may result from use of this manual or the equipment which it describes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Overview ....................................4 Introduction ..................................4 Physical formats ................................4 Power requirements ..............................5 BC368 and BC368D connections and indicators ..................... 6 Signal Routing ................................8 SDI format compatibility .............................. 10 BC368 and BC368D SFP combinations ......................10 Other setup options ............................... 12 External monitoring ................................ -
Page 4: Overview
“toolkit” items as well as forming part of a fixed installation. The BC368 and BC368D are intended for use with SDI video signals (12G, 6G, 3G, HD or SD) or DVB-ASI video signals. MADI, audio and Ethernet signals at bitrates between 150 Mbps to 11.88 Gbps are also supported. -
Page 5: Power Requirements
4-pin locking XLR connector. Mains is via an IEC connector. BC120 triple-slot chassis: This housing for three plug-in modules is fitted with an internal AC mains supply; mains connection is via a rear IEC connector. BC368-OperationGuide-v1... -
Page 6: Bc368 And Bc368D Connections And Indicators
BC368 and BC368D connections and indicators BC368: BC368 Example SFP Choice of SFP types will determine module's functionality. 1. SFP1 — SFP carrier for signal-pair 1. User’s choice of transceiver cartridge may be fitted. The arrowheads adjacent to the carrier indicate the transmit and receive connectors - the lower optical connector is “receive”, that is, an input to the module, while the upper... - Page 7 7. SFP2 — SFP carrier for two output signals. User’s choice of single or dual transmitter cartridge may be fitted. The arrowheads adjacent to the carrier indicate the direction of signal flow. 8. PW — green LED; illuminates when DC power is applied to the module. BC368-OperationGuide-v1...
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Page 8: Signal Routing
SFP 2 (transceiver) The receivers in fibre-optic SFP transceiver cartridges are wideband; the BC368 may therefore be used to retransmit a signal at a different optical wavelength from the one it is received at. This principle may, of course, be extended to two separate signals by using both signal paths. - Page 9 This principle may, of course, be extended to two separate signals by using both signal paths. If one SFP is fitted with “copper” connectivity (e.g., SDI, HDMI, etc.), optical signals may be converted to or from electrical format. BC368-OperationGuide-v1...
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Page 10: Sdi Format Compatibility
LED(s) will illuminate green on receipt of a valid signal. The BC368 and BC368D will also pass signals at other bit rates, such as MADI at 125 Mb/s and other digital video formats at 143 Mb/s, 177 Mb/s, 360 Mb/s, and 540 Mb/s. They will also pass digital audio signals and Ethernet data up to 10 gigabit. - Page 11 Ethernet Signals can be unidirectional or bidirectional depending upon the PCB hardware: HDMI/DVI - Version BC368 is a dual channel transceiver Receiver - Version BC368D is a dual channel unidirectional device In all cases, output signals are simply “passed-through” versions of an input signal. The modules do not convert any signal types but just re-generate them for output, and are transparent to any embedded audio or other data that the SFPs can carry.
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Page 12: Other Setup Options
Other setup options BC368 and BC368D modules have three movable, internal PCB jumpers: J1, J4 and J5, whose positions modify the interface’s operation. There are no other user adjustments. The links are all set on 3-pin headers: a jumper is positioned either on pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 of the header. - Page 13 JUMPERS SHOWN IN ‘DEFAULT’ POSITIONS SFP 1 SFP 2 REAR CONNECTOR PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 BC368 and BC368D – PCB layout SIMPLIFIED VIEW - ONLY PRIMARY COMPONENTS SHOWN BC368-OperationGuide-v1...
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Page 14: External Monitoring
External monitoring All modules in the Bluebell modular range can report their status to the frame in which they are housed. The frame’s LEDs (two per module) will confirm correct operation (or otherwise), and if the optional SNMP/Ethernet interface module is fitted, remote monitoring is also available. - Page 15 Remote monitoring via SNMP: BC368 BC368D Signal detected by SFP 1 at “good” Module present Rx (lower) port cardsigChA No signal detected by SFP 1 at Rx “fail” (Never - not used) (lower) port “unknown” Module not detected in this slot...
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Page 16: Appendix
129 mm (3RU) Weight 100 g Operating Temp -30°C to +70°C Power 2.5 W * Unit functionality is defined by the SFP modules fitted. See diagram at “BC368 and BC368D SFP combinations” on page 10 for currently available combinations. BC368-OperationGuide-v1... -
Page 17: Sfp Options
SFP 1 and SFP 2 carriers. In general, if the guidance below is followed, the BC368 and BC368D will operate within their design ciriteria. Please contact the Bluebell Sales Department with any specific requirements.