Cobalt BBG-1040-ACO 3G Multi-Input Modular Framesync

The all-new Cobalt BBG-1040-ACO Multi-Input Modular Framesync with Auto-Changeover and Character Burn provides a high-density standalone modular unit that offers unprecedented multi-input support, flexibility, and ease of use and integration. Multiple SDI input ports allow manual selection of input, or failover to alternate inputs (Auto-Changeover) on loss of input conditions as well as user-configurable subjective criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio silence. Quality Check allows failover to alternate inputs based on user-configurable subjective criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio silence. Two discrete character burn strings can be inserted on output video, with each string inserted as static text and/or insert only upon LOS. Import of user trouble slate graphics is also supported in addition to standard test pattern insert as an input LOS marker. A moving-box insertion can be enabled to serve as a dynamic raster confidence check even when the input video image is static.

Timecode can be received and prioritized among any standard SMPTE embedded or audio LTC timecode, and in turn outputted and burned-in on the output video.

The BBG-1040-ACO uses a built-in web server that allows control/monitor over computers or smart devices from anywhere accessible over the web; no special apps or plug-ins are required for remote control. The compact 1/3-rack size of the BBG-1040-ACO allows 3 units to be installed in a 1RU space (an optional mounting tray is available that provides secure mounting of the units to a standard 19" frame). GPIO allows direct input routing control and status monitoring.

Key Features

Dual relay protected input -- Signal passes even without power
Smart Auto-Changeover input
- Black raster
- Frozen Video
- Loss of Audio
Character Burn on loss of video input
Framesync for test pattern generation on loss of input
Moving box on loss of video input
Web-based user interface/remote control, and Front Panel LCD local control

Technical Specifications

Power
< 18 Watts. Power supplied by 12VDC AC adapter, universal input.
Video Input/Outputs
SDI inputs: (2) 75 OHM BNC
SDI outputs: (1) 75 OHM A/B BNC w/ RLY Bypass Protect. (3) DA 75 OHM BNC; selectable as selected-input RCK or processed.
Formats Supported: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M
Receive Cable Length: 3G/HD/SD: 120/180/320 m (Belden 1694A)
Return Loss: >15 dB up to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB up to 2.970 GHz
Alignment Jitter: 3G/HD/SD: < 0.3/0.2/0.2 UI
Input Select/Auto-Changeover Failover
Manual selection (forced) of any input via web GUI/front panel controls or GPI.
Failover to alternate input on loss of target input. Failover invoked upon LOS or user configurable parametric criteria such as black/frozen frame or audio silence.
- Black frame trigger configurable for black intensity threshold and persistence time.
- Frozen frame trigger configurable for frozen percentage difference and persistence time.
- Audio silence trigger configurable for dBFS floor threshold and persistence time.
Relay latching for manually or failover selected path retains routing in loss of power conditions.
Timecode Insertion/Burn-In
Burn-in and embedded video output timecode selected via user controls from input video SMPTE embedded timecode and/or audio LTC. Burn-in enable/disable user controls. Configurable for burn-in string of seconds, seconds:frames, seconds:frames:field. User controls for text size and H/V position.
Text Burn-In
(2) independent strings supported. Independent insertions controls for enable/disable and enable upon LOS. User controls for text size and H/V position.
Audio Output
16-ch embedded.User crosspoint allows routing of any embedded channel to any embedded channel output. Multi-frequency tone generator for each audio output. Downmix output available for any output channel pair. Master delay control; range of -33 msec to +3000 msec.
GPIO
(2) GPI configurable to select input routing.
(2) GPO configurable to invoke upon input selected.
Control/Monitor Interface
HTML5 web server/interface via rear-panel 100/1000 Ethernet port.
Frame Reference Input
Looping 2-BNC connection. SMPTE 170M/318M "Black Burst", SMPTE 274M/296M "Tri-Level"
Return Loss: >35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
Warranty
Five year warranty