BC369

Features

  • Dual Multi-format SFP-to-SFP converter
  • Input and output SFP cages
  • Conversion to and from Composite, DVI, optical and SDI
  • Allows for applications such as distribution, format conversion, monitoring and Wavelength Management including CWDM
  • 5 year warranty

BC369

Dual Channel, SFP <-> SFP Multi-Format Converter

Description

The BC369 is a dual-channel, multi-format interface designed for use in Outside Broadcast (OB) and studio environments, supporting a wide variety of broadcast video, audio, and data signals. Each unit features four empty SFP carriers, allowing users to install optical, coaxial, Ethernet, HDMI or any SFP cartridges of their choice, making the device highly adaptable for diverse operational requirements.

The BC369 supports conversion between optical and electrical formats, wavelength management (conversion between wavelengths), and signal monitoring. It can regenerate multimode optical signals as singlemode (or vice versa) within existing fibre systems. With compatibility for a broad range of signal types, including 12G-SDI, DVI, composite video, MADI, and Ethernet, the BC369 accommodates data rates up to 11.88 Gb/s.

The “empty cage” format allows functionality to be defined by the user's choice of SFP cartridges, enabling reconfiguration for different applications by simply swapping cartridges. While suitable for fixed installations, the BC369 is also ideal as a practical “toolkit” for broadcast engineers managing diverse signal formats.

The BC369 comes in two variants.
  • The standard BC369 is intended for use with transceiver cartridges and comprises two independent, bi-directional signal paths. Each path connects a pair of SFP carriers in both directions (Rx to Tx, Tx to Rx), with bicolour LEDs providing signal input status for each SFP.
  • The BC369D variant is designed for use with two dual transmitter and two dual receiver cartridges. It offers two independent signal paths, allowing up to four separate signals to be transmitted from input to output. Single-channel cartridges may be installed in either module type when only one signal path is required.

BC368 (2 SFP) and BC369 (4 SFP) are simalar products which are modular card versions. The cards are part of the Bluebell Opticom BC Series and are compatible with all BC Series racks and enclosures, including the 3RU BC100/BC100i (15 cards) and the 1RU BC160/BC160i (6 cards). Signal and card status monitoring is available through the BM102/BM102i internal webpage or via SNMP for comprehensive network management.

BN368 is also available as a throw down unit with a compact and robust enclosure.

Schematic Diagram

Specifications

General card specifications

Depth:

60 mm

Width:

20 mm 4HP

Height:

129 mm 3RU

Weight:*

100 g (exc. SFPs)

Operating Temp:*

-30 to +70 ºC

Power:*

100mW (exc SFPs)

No of SFP slots:

4

Warranty:

5 years

* Specifications determined by SFP fitted. Typical values shown

  

Downloads

Title Description Date Download
BC369 Datasheet Datasheet PDF Download
BC369 Manual Operations Guide Manual PDF Download

Ordering Information

BC369 Modular - 2x Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input and output MSA/non-MSA Transceiver SFP.
BC369D Modular - 2x Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input Receive and output Transmit MSA/non-MSA SFP.
For all available enclosures and frames see section “Universal Chassis and Power Supplies

 

Related Products:

BC368 Modular - Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input and output MSA/non-MSA Transceiver SFP.
BC368D       Modular - Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input Receive and output Transmit MSA/non-MSA SFP.
BN368 BlueNano - Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Compatible with transceiver, dual-Tx, and dual-Rx SFPs, regardless of MSA or non-MSA standards.

 

 

Universal Chassis and Power Supplies

BC160i 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Supplied with Dual Redundant Power Supplies. Includes touchscreen display.
BC160 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Supplied with Dual Redundant Power Supplies.
BC100i 19″ 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied). Includes touchscreen display.
BC100 19″ 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied).
BC101 Single Slot Chassis with 4-pin XLR.
BC102 Dual Slot Chassis with 4-pin XLR.
BC120 Triple Slot Chassis with Universal Mains Power Supply.
BM102i/BM102    Network Monitoring Card with Ethernet connection
PS65/PS100i    90-250VAC Power Supply for BC100-3RU or BC100i-3RU Chassis

Contact your local distributor for more information

 

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