Cobalt Digital BBG-2EO-MK2 Users Guide

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 PRODU C T
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.

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 SW 1 is set to OFF. DIP switch local
control is locked out in this mode.

Specifications

Item Description/Specification

Part Number/
Nomenclature

Power:

Standards/Data Rates
supported:

Inputs:

Outputs:

Dimensions (WxHxD):

Operating Temperature
Range

- BBG-2EO-MK2-FC 3G/HD/SD-SDI / ASI / MADI Fiber Optic Dual Transport
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)

5-16 VDC, 2.4 W
DC Power Connectors
USB Mini and coaxial locking connector (for use with supplied Cobalt power
adapter)

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)

(2) 75Ω BNCs. Reclocking automatically engaged for recognized signal

standards; bypassed for unrecognized standards.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz

(2) Fiber outputs. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration (see Part

Number/Nomenclature above)
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Power: -5.0 dBm (min)

5.5” x 3” x 1” (including connector projections)

(139 x 77 x 26 mm)
32°F to 122°F

(0°C to 50°C)

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Warranty and Service Information

Cobalt Digital In c . 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
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. Pleas e 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.

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 LIABI LITIES O N COBALT'S PART. ANY S OFTW ARE
PROVIDED WITH, OR FOR USE WITH, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” THE BUYER OF THE
PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTA TIONS 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, A T 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.

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modules (where applicable) are warranted to be free from defects in material

Cobalt Digital Inc. Factory Service Center
2506 Galen Drive Office: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61821 USA Fax: [phone]
www.cobaltdigital.com Email: [e-mail]

©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
express written permission of Cobalt Digital Inc. Reproduction or reverse engineering of software used in
this device is prohibited.

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.

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is a registered trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc. BlueBox™ is a trademark of Cobalt Digital Inc.

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