Bluebell BC860 User manual

Operation Guide
BC860
Fibre Ethernet Interface
Ref: BC860-OperationGuide-v2
BC860
POWER
OPT I/O OPTIONS NETWORK PORT
TP FO
BC860
POWER
OPT I/O OPTIONS NETWORK PORT
FO
100
1000
10
100
1000
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Bluebell Opticom Ltd.
Unit 2, The Quadrant
Howarth Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1AP
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bluebell.tv
Please note that all documentation herein is of a confidential nature and may not be reproduced
without written confirmation from Bluebell Opticom Ltd. The technical descriptions are to aid service
and repair only. Dissemination to a third party or parties will constitute breach of copyright.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of Bluebell Opticom Ltd.
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.
Declaration of Conformities
The components of the Bluebell Opticom BC860 Fibre-optic Transmission System complies with the
essential requirements of the following EU directives, where appropriate:
EMI/RFI: complies with:
89/336/EEC, EN55022B
EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-4 (Level 2), EN61000-4-4FTB
EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-11
Electrical: complies with:
EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-3, EN61000-6-4
Laser Safety: dependent on SFP fitted.
Complies with Class 1 laser product
RoSH and WEEE declaration
Bluebell Opticom Ltd. complies with EU RoSH Directive 2002/95/EC, which restricts the use of
substances hazardous to humans and their environment in the manufacture of electrical and electronic
equipment.
The “crossed out wheelie bin” symbol on the enclosures and represented above is there to
remind users of the obligation of selective collection of waste. This label is applied to various
products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away as unsorted municipal waste. At
theendoflife,disposeofthisproductbyreturningittothepointofsaleortoyourlocalmunicipal
collection point for recycling of electric and electronic devices. Customer participation is important to
minimize the potential effects on the environment and human health that can result from hazardous
substances that may be contained in this product. Please dispose of this product and its packaging in
accordance with local and national disposal regulations, including those governing the recovery and
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Contact your local waste administration, waste
collection company or dealer.

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Table of Contents
Overview ...................................................................................................... 4
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................4
BC860 versions – PCB revisions..............................................................................................4
Physical formats................................................................................................................................5
Power requirements ........................................................................................................................5
BC860 connections ......................................................................................6
System block diagrams.................................................................................8
External monitoring ....................................................................................... 9
BC 100/160 Frame Panel LEDs................................................................................................9
Issue 1 cards only...................................................................................................................9
Issue 2 cards only...................................................................................................................9
Monitoring via webpages..............................................................................................................9
Remote monitoring via SNMP ..................................................................................................10
Configuration and setup options..................................................................12
Compatibility with other cards .....................................................................12
Appendix ....................................................................................................13
Specifications – BC860.............................................................................................................13
SFP Options......................................................................................................................................14
SFP cartridge selection ...................................................................................................14

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Overview
Thank you for purchasing this Bluebell Opticom professional broadcast video product. If you
are new to Bluebell products, or to the subject of transmitting signals and/or data over fibre
links, please take the time to read through this document before putting the BC860 to use.
Introduction
The BC860 plug-in card belongs to the range of the Bluebell Opticom BC Series modular fibre
interfaces, designed primarily for Outside Broadcast (OB) and studio applications. It performs
the function of a copper-to-fibre converter, allowing full duplex transport of Ethernet data
between two locations remote from each other over a single or dual fibre-optic link.
BC860 cards will normally be used in pairs, though individual cards can also be used in
conjunction with certain other Bluebell interfaces (see “Compatibility with other cards” on
page 12), or third-party products fitted with compatible SFPs. Standard RJ45 sockets are
provided for the electrical (copper) Ethernet connection, while the optical ports are LC fibre
couplers on an SFP cartridge. Several variants of the BC860 are available; these differ only in
the type of SFP cartridge fitted. Singlemode dual fibre versions exist for both standard fixed
(1310 nm) and CWDM ITU Grid wavelengths. In addition, the range includes a matched pair
of cards with integrated dual-wavelength singlemode WDM optics within the cartridge, thus
allowing a single fibre link. A multimode fibre version is also available. The optical option must
be specified at the time of order.
10base-T, 100base-T and 1000base-T (‘Gigabit’) Ethernet standards are supported by the
copper (RJ45) side. Data rates are auto-negotiated. The optical side supports data speeds of
100base-FX or 1000base-X, selected by a faceplate switch.
BC860 versions – PCB revisions
BC860 PCBs were updated from Issue 1 to Issue 2 in Q4 2015: cards fitted with Issue 1 PCBs
were shipped before this date, and Issue 2 PCBs were fitted to cards until Q4 2016, when they
were in turn superseded by Issue 3 PCBs.
All BC860 versions have identical functionality. Apart from the faceplate changes, cards with
Issue 2 and 3 PCBs have enhanced status reporting capabilities. These detail differences are
indicated in the following sections of the Guide.
Issue 2 and 3 versions are identical in all visual and operational respects. They can be
clearly distinguished from Issue 1 versions by the additional faceplate LEDs – see “BC860
connections” on page 6.
This Operations Guide covers all BC860 versions.
All references to Issue 2 apply equally to Issue 3.

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Physical formats
BC860 cards fit the Bluebell BC100 or BC160 19” modular frames. The frames can house
six (BC160) or fifteen (BC100) BC Series cards, and are fitted with dual internal AC power
supplies.
Alternatively, cards may be fitted into smaller aluminium chassis; the BC101 and BC102 hold
one and two cards respectively and require an external DC power source, while the BC120
holds three cards and has an integral mains PSU.
Power requirements
Power supply requirements are dictated by the enclosure type used.
BC100 modular frames:
These may be fitted with either one or two AC mains PSU modules (number specified at time of
order). Each module has sufficient capacity to power a fully-loaded frame. The AC connection
is via standard IEC cables, DC power distribution inside the frame is via the motherboard. See
the Operation Guide supplied with the frames for more details.
BC160 modular frames:
These are fitted as standard with dual internal AC mains power supplies, each of sufficient
capacity to power a fully-loaded frame. The AC connection is via standard IEC cables, DC
power distribution inside the frame is via the motherboard. See the Operation Guide supplied
with the frames for more details.
BC101 and BC102 single- and dual-slot chassis:
These are supplied with an external Universal AC adaptor which connects to the chassis via a
flying lead terminated in a 4-pin locking XLR connector. Mains is supplied via an IEC connector.
BC120 triple-slot chassis:
This housing for three plug-in cards is fitted with an internalAC mains supply; mains connection
is via a rear IEC connector.

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BC860 connections
BC860
POWER
OPT I/O OPTIONS NETWORK PORT
TP FO
BC860
POWER
OPT I/O OPTIONS NETWORK PORT
FO
100
1000
10
100
1000
Issue 1 Issue 2
Transmitter port
5
6
7
1
2
4
8
3
9
10
11
12
1
4
13
3
14
15
16
Receiver port
1. NETWORK PORT —standard RJ45 receptacle for connection to an Ethernet network.
2. OPT I/O — SFP dual fibre connector. The connector is mounted on a removable cartridge.
The standard cartridge uses singlemode dual fibres, transmitting at a wavelength of
1310 nm, or at any of the standard CWDM grid wavelengths if specified at the time of order.
Singlemode, single fibre cartridges, and multimode fibre cartridges are also available. The
optical receiver element in all versions is wideband. Where a dual fibre SFP transceiver is
fitted, the transmitting port is the upper port (in vertical orientation).
3. OPTIONS — hexadecimal switch setting the data speed of the optical interface:
• 0 = 100Base-FX (100 Mbps)
• 1 = 1000Base-X (1 Gbps)
All other switch positions are unused. When a pair of BC860 cards are used to form a fibre
link, the OPTIONS switch on each must be set to the same position.
4. POWER — green LED, illuminates when DC power is applied to the card.

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Issue 1 cards only:
5. Data speed LED – the green LED illuminates when data at 100base-T rate is detected.
6. Port activity – the green LED will blink in normal operation to indicate network activity.
7. TP (“Twisted Pair”) – green LED, illuminates to confirm a Gigabit signal is detected.
8. FO (“Fibre Optic”) – green LED, illuminates to confirm that Gigabit data speed is selected.
The LED flickers with 1 Gbps data activity.
Issue 2 cards only:
9. Port activity – the green LED will blink in normal operation to indicate network activity.
10. Link LED – the green LED illuminates when a valid data link is detected.
11.1000 – green LED, illuminates to confirm selection of 1 Gbps data rate at the optical
interface.
12.100 – green LED, illuminates to confirm selection of 100 Mbps data rate at the optical
interface.
13. FO – green LED, illuminates when optical fibre link is active.
14.1000 – green LED, illuminates to confirm detection of 1 Gbps signal at the copper (RJ45)
interface.
15.100 – green LED, illuminates to confirm detection of 100 Mbps signal at the copper (RJ45)
interface.
16.10 - green LED, illuminates to confirm detection of 10 Mbps signal at the copper (RJ45)
interface.

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System block diagrams
BC860 cards fitted with dual fibre interfaces transmit and receive on separate fibres. The
standard singlemode fibre SFP cartridge transmits at 1310 nm; the receivers are wideband.
Multi-rate
10/100/1000BaseT
Ethernet
Input/Output
Optical
Input/Output
Single Fibre and
Dual Fibre versions available
(Dual Fibre version shown)
Copper
Media
Interface
BC860
Twisted Pair to
Optical
Ethernet
Optical
Media
Interface
Multi-rate
10/100/1000BaseT
Ethernet
Input/Output
BC860
Copper
Media
Interface
Twisted Pair to
Optical
Ethernet
Optical
Media
Interface
Alternative dual fibre variants are available with different transmission wavelengths
corresponding to the CWDM grid; a multimode dual fibre variant is also available.
A single fibre may be used when cartridges with integral optical WDMs are fitted. One card
transmits at 1310 nm, the other at 1550 nm. The optical multiplexer combines the transmitted
signal with the received signal at each end. Because the received signal will always be at the
“other” wavelength, a single fibre can be used between the cards.
Multi-rate
10/100/1000BaseT
Ethernet
Input/Output
Optical
Input/Output
Single Fibre and
Dual Fibre versions available
(Single Fibre version shown)
Copper
Media
Interface
BC860
Twisted Pair to
Optical
Ethernet
Optical
Media
Interface
Multi-rate
10/100/1000BaseT
Ethernet
Input/Output
BC860
Copper
Media
Interface
Twisted Pair to
Optical
Ethernet
Optical
Media
Interface

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External monitoring
All cards in the Bluebell modular range can report their status to the frame in which they are
housed. The frame’s LEDs - two per card - will confirm correct operation (or otherwise), and if
the optional BM101/102 SNMP/Ethernet interface card is fitted, remote monitoring of cards is
also available. Note that BC860 cards with Issue 1 PCBs have restricted remote monitoring
capability. Contact Bluebell for the relevant .mib file.
BC 100/160 Frame Panel LEDs:
Issue 1 cards only:
BC860 cards fitted with Issue 1 PCBs report to the frame LEDs as follows:
LED State BC100/160 frames
LED A Green 1 Gbps data rate detected at the RJ45 input
Off 10/100 Mbps detected or no connection
LED B Green 1000base-X selected for fibre
Off 100base-FX selected for fibre
Issue 2 cards only:
BC860 cards fitted with Issue 2 PCBs report to the frame LEDs as follows:
LED State BC100/160 frames
LED A Green Link detected at RJ45 input
Red No link detected at RJ45 input
LED B Green Signal detected at SFP input
Red No signal detected at SFP input
Monitoring via webpages:
“Overview” webpage:
LED State Status – Issue 1 cards Status – Issue 2 cards
Ch A LED Green Issue 1 cards always
show green
Link detected at RJ45 input
Red No link detected at RJ45 input
Ch B LED Green Issue 1 cards always
show green
Signal detected at SFP input
Red No signal detected at SFP input

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“Frame Information” webpage:
Signal status State Status – Issue 1 cards Status – Issue 2 cards
Ch A
“good” Issue 1 cards always report “good” Link detected at RJ45 input
“fail” No link detected at RJ45 input
“unknown” Card not detected in this slot
Ch B
“good” Issue 1 cards always report “good” Signal detected at SFP input
“fail” No signal detected at SFP input
“unknown” Card not detected in this slot
Parameters specific to BC860 (Issue 2 cards only):
Parameter Value Meaning
TP1
10baseT 10 Mbps Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
100baseT 100 Mbps Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
1000baseT 1 Gbps Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
No Link No valid Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
Fibre
100baseFX 100 Mbps fibre data rate selected by OPTIONS switch
1000baseF* 1 Gbps fibre data rate selected by OPTIONS switch
No Link No valid Ethernet signal detected at SFP input
*In this manual, “1000baseF” encompasses the standards 1000base-SX, 1000base-LX and 1000base-ZX.
Remote monitoring via SNMP:
OID Value Meaning – Issue 1 cards Meaning – Issue 2 cards
cardsigChA
“good” Issue 1 cards always report “good” Link detected at RJ45 input
“fail” No link detected at RJ45 input
“unknown” Card not detected in this slot
cardsigChB
“good” Issue 1 cards always report “good” Signal detected at SFP input
“fail” No signal detected at SFP input
“unknown” Card not detected in this slot

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Parameters specific to BC860 (Issue 2 cards only):
OID Value Meaning
Parameter 1: Speed of Twisted Pair link (RJ45)
cspDesc1 TP1 Speed/status of Twisted Pair link (RJ45)
cspValue1
10baseT 10 Mbps Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
100baseT 100 Mbps Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
1000baseT 1 Gbps Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
No Link No valid Ethernet signal detected at RJ45 input
Parameter 2: Speed of Fibre link (SFP)
cspDesc2 Fibre Speed/status of Fibre link (SFP)
cspValue2
100baseFX 100 Mbps fibre data rate selected by OPTIONS switch
1000baseF* 1 Gbps fibre data rate selected by OPTIONS switch
No Link No valid Ethernet signal detected at SFP input
*In this manual, “1000baseF” encompasses the standards 1000base-SX, 1000base-LX and 1000base-ZX.

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Configuration and setup options
The BC860 card has no internal user adjustments. Both Issue 1 and Issue 2 PCBs have three
internal connectors:
• CN1 – I2C EEPROM write enable. For factory use only. Do not alter.
Default setting – no link fitted, or link Pins 1 & 2 (‘storage’ position).
• CN2 – 6-pin Programming connector. For factory use only. Do not fit any links!
• CN3 – Selection of SFP pinout type (MSA or non-MSA).
Factory default: link Pins 1 & 2 for MSA pinout (I2C data on SFP pin 4)
Alternative SFP: link Pins 2 & 3 for non-MSA pinout (I2C data on SFP pin 6)
The diagram below shows the location of the PCB connectors. Note that in all cases, Pin 1 is
identified by a square solder pad.
SFP
RJ45 PORT
TOP
REAR
CONNECTOR
CN1
CN3
CN2
JUMPERS SHOWN IN
‘DEFAULT’ POSITIONS
Compatibility with other cards
The BC860 may form one end of a fibre link using other (older) cards of the BC800 Series at
the other end as follows:
• BC800 – set hex switch on BC860 to ‘0’ (100base-FX)
• BC850 – set hex switch on BC860 to ‘1’ (1000base-X)
NotethattheBC860cardmayalsoformoneendofafibrelinkusingcertainothermanufacturers’
products, provided the SFPs are fully compatible.

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Appendix
Specifications – BC860
Ethernet Network Port
Connector RJ45
Format 10/100/1000base-T half/full duplex auto-negotiation
Standard
IEEE 802.3 (10base-T)
IEEE 802.3u (100base-T)
IEEE 802.3ab (1000base-T)
Optical Output & Input
Physical SFP Module
Connector Dual LC/PC (dual fibre version)
Single LC/PC (single fibre versions)
Format Full duplex 100base-FX/1000base-X data transmission
Wavelength
Tx - 1310 nm singlemode or 850 nm multimode. User-specified
CWDM wavelengths are also available
Rx – wideband, 1260 nm to 1610 nm
Optical Power -6 dBm @ 1310/1510 nm singlemode (typical)
Sensitivity SFP dependent; typically -3 dBm to -28 dBm
Max. input power SFP dependent; typically > -1 dBm
Conformities
EMI/RFI Complies with 89/336/EEC and EN55022B
EMC Complies with EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-4 (Level 2), EN61000-4-4FTB,
EN61000-4-5 and EN61000-4-11
Electrical Immunity Complies with EN 61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-3 and
EN61000-6-4
Laser Safety Class 1 Laser Safety compliant; for additional conformities see
datasheets for SFP cartridges fitted
RoHS Complies with Directive 2002/95/EC
Physical
Depth 87 mm (inc. connectors)
Width 20 mm (4HP)
Height 129 mm (3RU)
Weight 100 g
Operating Temp -30°C to +70°C
Power 2.4 W

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SFP Options
The functionality of the BC860 is partly dependent on which type SFP cartridge is fitted to the
carrier. Your card will be supplied with the cartridge that was specified at the time of ordering
already factory-fitted; if no cartridge was specified, the carrier will be empty for users to fit a
cartridge of their choice.
The application to which the card may be put can be changed at any time by fitting a different
cartridge in the carrier.
In general, if the guidance below is followed, the BC860 will operate within its design criteria.
Please contact the Bluebell Sales Department with any specific requirements.
SFP cartridge selection
SFPs fitted to these cards must have the following characteristics:
• SFPs can be either MSA or non-MSA pinout as long as the card’s jumper links are set
accordingly (see “Configuration and setup options” on page 12)
• It must be a transceiver
• It must be able to handle data rates of up to 1 Gbps
A list of suitable SFPs with the required characteristics can be found at:
http://bluebellcomms.co.uk/sfps/
Customers choosing their own SFPs do so at their own risk.