BN368

Description

The BN368 is a compact and versatile SFP-to-SFP converter designed for use in Outside Broadcast (OB) and studio applications, capable of handling a broad range of broadcast video, audio, and data signals. Featuring two SFP cages and powered via a XLR connection, the BN368 supports a wide range of configurations, including MSA and non-MSA SFP modules. Its intelligent design enables data flow versatility, allowing channel configurations such as dual transmit, dual receive, or standard Tx/Rx communication.

The BN368 is widely used for converting signals between optical and electrical formats, managing wavelengths, and monitoring signals. It can also be used to regenerate multimode optical signals as single-mode or vice versa, facilitating integration into existing fibre systems. Supporting a variety of signal types, including 12G-SDI, composite video, MADI, computer-generated sources, and Ethernet with bitrates up to 25GbE, the BN368 offers exceptional flexibility for handling contemporary signal formats.

The device incorporates a user-friendly LED system for status monitoring and diagnostics, offering intuitive feedback for operational states, fault detection, and connectivity. Whether used in broadcast, telecommunications, or data centre applications, the BN368 ensures reliable and efficient signal conversion with minimal setup.

BC368 (2 SFP) and BC369 (4 SFP) are simIlar 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.