Cobalt Digital Dual Coax-To-Fiber 3G User Manual

Dual Coax-To-Fiber (2EO)
Converter

3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI
Fiber Optic Dual Transport Transmitter

The BlueBox™ Dual Coax-To-Fiber Converter (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ Dual
Coax>Fiber”) provides a small “throwdown” package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and
259M as well as DVB, ASI, and MADI audio on two independent coax-to-fiber paths. Auto­mode EQ/reclocking automatically sets to the signal type being received (unrecognized
formats are safely passed without reclocking). 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™ Dual Coax>Fiber does not support AES-3id transports.
The unit receives its DC power from external 5 - 16 VDC sources or from the supplied AC

adapter.

SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX IN 1

SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX IN 2

Auto-Mode

EQ/Reclock

Status

Display (Tx1)

Auto-Mode

EQ/Reclock

Elect-Opto

Converter

Elect-Opto

Converter

FIBER OUT 1

FIBER OUT 2

Status Indicators

BlueBox™ Dual Coax>Fiber has a Status and Lock LEDs for each input channel on the side
of the unit which function as follows:

• STATUS – For each channel, indicates power is OK and unit is ready to receive input signal.

• 3G / HD / SD Lock Indicators – For each channel, three LEDs respectively indicate, where
applicable, lock to recognized SMPTE 424M, 292M, or 259M formats. (For other data, these
LEDs will not be lit.)

Specifications

Item Description/Specification

Part Number/
Nomenclature

Standards/Data Rates
supported:

Inputs:

Outputs:

Input, DC Power:
Dimensions (WxHxD):

BlueBox™ Dual Coax-To-Fiber 3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI Fiber Optic Dual
Transport Transmitter:

- BBG-2EO-FC (Type FC fiber connector)

- BBG-2EO-ST (Type ST fiber connector)

- BBG-2EO-LC (Type LC fiber connector)
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.

Wavelength: 1310 nm
Power: -12 dBm

5 to 16 VDC, < 5 W; 5mm coaxial connector (AC adapter included)

5.0" x 2.9" x 1.1" (including connector projections) (127 x 74 x 28 mm)

Status

Display (Tx2)

Connecting BlueBox™ Dual Fiber > Coax

1 Connect BlueBox™ Dual Coax>Fiber 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.

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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. 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.

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 LIABILIT IES O N COBALT'S PART. ANY S OFTWARE
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
2406 E. University Avenue Office: [phone]
Urbana, IL 61802 USA Fax: [phone]
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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.

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