Cobalt Digital Inc BlueBox BBG-OE-MK2 Fiber-To-Coax User manual

The BlueBox™ BBG-EO-MK2 Coax-To-Fiber (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ EO”) provides
a small “throwdown” package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and 259M as well as ASI
and MADI audio. 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™ EO 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™ EO
1Connect BlueBox™ EO 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 input/output. This provides the basic conversion connections.
Unused connections do not require termination.
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Status Indicator
BlueBox™ EO has a Status LED 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™ EO DIP switch SW2 allows 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™ EO can be used in a local control mode using DIP switches to configure settings,
or via USB remote control. The USB remote also provides an optical Tx power meter 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
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2007
Caution - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE
BEAM.
BBG-EO-MK2
Coax-To-Fiber
3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic
Transport Transmitter
Item Description/Specification
Part Number/
Nomenclature - BBG-EO-MK2-FC 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Transport
Transmitter (Type FC fiber connectors)
- BBG-EO-MK2-ST 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Transport
Transmitter (Type ST fiber connectors)
- BBG-EO-MK2-LC 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic 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
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)
Input: (1) 75ΩBNC. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized signal
standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Outputs: (1) Fiber output. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration (see Part
Number/Nomenclature above)
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Power: -5.0 dBm (min)
(1) 75ΩBNC input copy. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized
signal standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz
Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.5” x 3” x 1” (including connector projections)
(139x 77 x 26mm)
Operating Temperature
Range 32°F to 122°F
(0°Cto50°C)

Warranty and Service Information
Cobalt Digital Inc. Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years
from the date of shipment to the original purchaser, except that 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 and Blue Box series
power supplies, and Dolby®modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Cobalt Digital Inc.'s (“Cobalt”) sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, (i) the
repair or (ii) replacement of the product, and the determination of whether a defect is covered under this
limited warranty shall be made at the sole discretion of Cobalt.
This limited warranty applies only to the original end-purchaser of the product, and is not assignable or
transferrable therefrom. This warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship, and shall not apply
to acts of God, accidents, or negligence on behalf of the purchaser, and shall be voided upon the misuse,
abuse, alteration, or modification of the product. Only Cobalt authorized factory representatives are
authorized to make repairs to the product, and any unauthorized attempt to repair this product shall
immediately void the warranty. Please contact Cobalt Technical Support for more information.
To facilitate the resolution of warranty related issues, Cobalt recommends registering the product by
completing and returning a product registration form. In the event of a warrantable defect, the purchaser
shall notify Cobalt with a description of the problem, and Cobalt shall provide the purchaser with a Return
Material Authorization (“RMA”). For return, defective products should be double boxed, and sufficiently
protected, in the original packaging, or equivalent, and shipped to the Cobalt Factory Service Center,
postage prepaid and insured for the purchase price. The purchaser should include the RMA number,
description of the problem encountered, date purchased, name of dealer purchased from, and serial
number with the shipment.
Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2506 Galen Drive Office: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: [email protected]
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON COBALT'S PART. ANY SOFTWARE
PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.”THE BUYER OF THE
PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE OR RELIED UPON
WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS HEREIN SOLD. COBALT
PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
COBALT'S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT ITS OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO
EVENT INCLUDE SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
©Copyright 2019, Cobalt Digital Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Duplication or distribution of this manual and any information contained within is strictly prohibited without
the express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. This manual and any information contained within, may
not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, for any purpose, without the
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The information in this document has been carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Cobalt Digital Inc. reserves the right
to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Cobalt Digital Inc. does
not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
Cobalt®is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. BlueBox™is a trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.
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Cobalt Digital Inc.
2506 Galen Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Voice 217.344.1243 •Fax [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com
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