Manual

The BlueBox™ Fiber Regenerator (hereinafter called “BlueBox™ Fiber Regen”) provides a
small “throwdown” package that supports SMPTE 424M, 292M, and 259M as well as DVB,
ASI, and MADI audio. Auto-mode 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™ Fiber Regen does not support AES-3id transports.
The unit receives its DC power from external 5 - 16 VDC sources or from the supplied AC
adapter.
Connecting BlueBox™ Fiber Regen
1 Connect BlueBox™ Fiber Regen to DC power using the supplied AC adapter.
2. Remove any protective caps on fiber cables and/or input receptacles. Connect Fiber input
and output connections (and BNC coax output if used). The coax outputs provide
reclocked coax versions of the received fiber input. This provides the basic conversion
connections. Unused connections do not require termination.
Status Indicators
BlueBox™ Fiber Regen has a Status and Lock LEDs on the side of the unit which function as
follows:
• STATUS – Indicates power is OK. Red indicates no lock to input; Green indicates lock to
valid fiber input.
• 3G / HD / SD Lock Indicators – Three LEDs respectively indicate, where applicable, lock to
recognized SMPTE 424M, 292M, or 259M formats. (For other data, these LEDs will not be
lit.)
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Specifications
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2007
Caution - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE
BEAM.
Fiber Regen (OEO)
3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI
Fiber Optic Transport Regenerator
Opto-Elect
Converter
Auto-Mode
Reclock
Status
Display
FIBER IN
RECLOCKED/REGENERATED
SDI / DVB / ASI / MADI COAX COPY (x2)
Elect/Opto
Converter
FIBER OUT
Item Description/Specification
Part Number/
Nomenclature:
BlueBox™ Fiber Regen 3G/HD/SD-SDI / DVB / ASI Fiber Optic Transport
Regenerator:
- BBG-OEO-FC (Type FC fiber connector)
- BBG-OEO-ST (Type ST fiber connector)
- BBG-OEO-LC (Type LC fiber connector)
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)
Inputs:
(1) Fiber input. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Sensitivity: -20 dBm
Outputs:
(1) Fiber output. FC, ST, or LC connectors per ordered configuration.
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Power: -12 dBm
(2) 75Ω BNC reclocked regen outputs.
Return Loss: >18 dBm up to 270 MHz
Input, DC Power:
5 to 16 VDC, < 5 W; 5mm coaxial connector (AC adapter included)
Dimensions (WxHxD):
5.0" x 2.9" x 1.1" (including connector projections) (127 x 74 x 28 mm)