Extron electronic 7200, 3200 User Manual

User Guide

Fiber Optic Matrix Switchers

FOX Matrix 3200,

FOX Matrix 7200

Configurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switchers

68-1740-02 Rev. A

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

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Registered Trademarks (®)

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FDA/IEC 60825-1 Requirements

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 5, dated June 24, 2007.

The product is intended to be used with the fiber optic cables fully installed.

This product meets the applicable requirements of IEC 60825-1, Edition 1 (2007).

Any service to this product must be carried out by Extron Electronics and its qualified service personnel.

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FDA/IEC 60825-1 Prérequis

Produit laser de classe 1

Conforme aux standards de performance FDA pour les produits laser, sauf pour d’éventuelles modifications, conformément à la « Laser Notice » numéro 5, datant du 24 juin 2007.

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Si ce produit a besoin d’un quelconque entretient, celui-ci doit être fait par Extron Electronics et son personnel qualifié.

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Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used:

WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or

severe injury.

ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01]R000400300004000080000600[02]35[17][03]

E X1# *X1** X2%* X2** X2^ CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” represents the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32 C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specification are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Contents

Introduction............................................................	1
About this Guide.................................................	1
About the FOX Matrix Switchers..........................	1
Fiber Cable Transmission Modes.....................	4
Features..............................................................	4
Installation..............................................................	7
Setup and Installation Checklist...........................	7
Get Ready.......................................................	7
Configure the Matrix Switcher..........................	7
Perform Physical Installation............................	7
Ancillary Operations.........................................	7
Rear Panel Boards, Cabling, and Features..........	8
I/O Boards....................................................	10
Remote Port..................................................	13
Ethernet Connection.....................................	13
Reset Button and LED...................................	14
Switch Reference Connections......................	15
Power Supply Modules and Indicator
LEDs............................................................	16
Cooling Fan assemblies.................................	16
Front Panel Configuration Port..........................	17
Operation..............................................................	18
Front Panel Controls and Indicators...................	18
Input and Output Buttons..............................	20
Control Buttons.............................................	22
Power Indicators...........................................	23
Button Icons..................................................	24
Rear Panel Power Indicators.............................	24
Front Panel Operations......................................	25
Definitions.....................................................	25
Power...........................................................	26
Creating a Configuration................................	26
Viewing the Configuration..............................	31
I/O Grouping.................................................	33
Using Presets................................................	37
Muting and Unmuting Outputs......................	39
Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode).....	41

Performing a System Reset from
the Front Panel.............................................	41
Background Illumination................................	42
Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port
Protocol and Baud Rate...............................	42
Reset Operations..............................................	43
Performing Soft System Resets
(Resets 3, 4, and 5)......................................	45
Performing a Hard Reset (Reset 1)................	46
Troubleshooting.................................................	46
Configuration Worksheets.................................	47
Worksheet Example 1: System equipment....	47
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration....	48
Worksheet Example 3: Test configuration......	49
Programming Guide...........................................	52
Serial Ports.......................................................	53
Ethernet (LAN) Port...........................................	54
Default IP addresses.....................................	54
Establishing a Connection.............................	54
Connection Timeouts....................................	55
Number of Connections................................	55
Using Verbose Mode.....................................	55
Host-to-Switcher Instructions............................	55
Switcher-initiated Messages..............................	56
Switcher Error Responses.................................	57
Using the Command and Response Tables.......	57
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands..................................................	58
Command and Response Table for IPand
SNMP-Specific SIS Commands...................	67
Special Characters............................................	70

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...................................................Matrix Software	71
Matrix Switchers Control Program.....................	71
Software Operation via Ethernet....................	71
Software Operation via a Serial Port..............	72
Installing the Software...................................	72
Using the Matrix Switcher Control
Software......................................................	73
Updating the Firmware..................................	80
Uploading HTML Files...................................	84
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can.
85
Using Emulation Mode..................................	89
Using the Help System..................................	90
Button Label Generator Program......................	91
Installing the Button Label Generator Software91
Using the Button Label Generator Software...	92
HTML Operation..................................................	93
Opening the Embedded Web Pages.................	94
Status Tab.........................................................	95
System Status Page......................................	95
Input Link page.............................................	96
Configuration Tab..............................................	97
System Settings Page...................................	97
Passwords Page.........................................	100
Email Settings Page....................................	101
SNMP Settings Page...................................	103
Firmware Upgrade Page..............................	105
File Management Tab......................................	106
File Management Page................................	106
Control Tab.....................................................	107
Set and View Ties Page..............................	107

Maintenance and Modifications....................	109
Mounting the Switcher....................................	109
UL Guidelines..............................................	109
Mounting Instructions..................................	110
Battery and Power Precautions.......................	110
Removing and Installing the I/O Board
or Blank Panel................................................	110
Removing the I/O Board or Blank Panel......	112
Installing the I/O board or blank panel.........	112
Removing and Installing the Power Supply
Module...........................................................	113
Removing the Power Supply Module...........	113
Installing the Power Supply Module.............	113
Removing and Installing a Fan Module............	114
Removing a Fan Module..............................	114
Installing a Fan Module................................	114
Removing and Installing Button Labels............	115
Installing Labels in the Buttons....................	115
Ethernet Connection........................................	117
Ethernet Link...................................................	117
Ethernet Connection...................................	117
Default IP Address.......................................	117
Pinging to Determine the
Extron IP Address......................................	118
Pinging to Determine the
Web IP Address..........................................	118
Configuring the Switcher for Network Use
via the ARP Command...............................	119
Connecting as a Telnet Client......................	120
Telnet Tips...................................................	120
Subnetting — A Primer...................................	122
Gateways....................................................	122
Local and Remote Devices..........................	122
IP Addresses and Octets.............................	122
Subnet Masks and Octets...........................	122
Determining Whether Devices Are
on the Same Subnet..................................	123

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Introduction

WARNING: Risk of serious physical injury — The FOX matrix switchers fiber optic

I/O boards output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes. Use

with caution.

• Do not look into the fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables

themselves.

• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.

•About this Guide

•About the FOX Matrix Switchers

•Features

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron FOX Matrix 3200 Switcher and FOX Matrix 7200 Switcher. These customizable matrix switchers support up to 32 (FOX Matrix 3200) or 72 (FOX Matrix 7200) inputs and outputs.

NOTE: In this guide, “FOX matrix switcher” and “switcher” refer to either switcher model unless otherwise specified.

About the FOX Matrix Switchers

The FOX matrix switchers (see figure 1 on the next page) distribute optical and electronic input signals to one or more optical and electronic outputs. The matrix switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously. The switchers are configurable, assembled from individual input/output (I/O) boards, each of which supports 8 inputs by 8 outputs in a combination of the following types of board:

•Singlemode and multimode fiber optic I/O 88 reclocking boards — These non-pathologically-compliant fiber optic boards route signals that are compatible with all Extron FOX 500, FOXBOX, FOX II, and PowerCage FOX fiber optic product lines.

•FOX 3G I/O 88 SM P board — This pathologically-compliant fiber optic board passes digital signals in broadcasting applications, while addressing the compatibility issues of passing pathological signals generated from 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI signals over fiber optic systems.

•BNC 3G/HD/SD-SDI 88 I/O board — This pathologically-compliant board supports and passes 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI signals in their native (electronic) format.

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100-240V

50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY

REMOTE RS-232/RS-422

TRI-LEVEL BI-LEVEL RESET

DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING

PRIMARY REDUNDANT

LAN ACT LINK

SWITCH

100-240V

50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

REFERENCE

FOX Matrix 3200

HD-SDI Source

M Multimode	HD Camera
I/O Board

S	Singlemode or	HDCAM
	FOX 3G I/O 1616 SM P
	I/O Board	00:00:00:00

D HD-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI
I/O Board			HD-SDI Source
Singlemode

Multimode		NOTE: All FOX 3G HD-SDI units are set
SDI/HD-SDI		to bidirectional transceiver mode.

HD-SDI

Monitor

POWER	FOX HDSDI
	OPTICAL
12V	MODE
0.3A MAX
	Tx	Rx	BUFFERED OUTPUTS

FOX 3G HD-SDI

Multimode

POWER	FOX HDSDI
	OPTICAL
12V	MODE
0.3A MAX
	Tx	Rx	BUFFERED OUTPUTS

FOX 3G HD-SDI

Singlemode

HD Monitor

Figure 1. Typical FOX Matrix 3200 Application

NOTE: The non-pathologically-compliant multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards are physically and functionally identical, with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this guide, any reference to fiber optic transmission applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified. The pathologically-compliant fiber optic I/O board is identified separately where appropriate.

By adding or removing I/O boards, the FOX matrix switcher is expandable and contractable within the following ranges:

•FOX Matrix 3200 — Includes up to four I/O boards. It is expandable from an 8-input by 8-output matrix to a 32-input by 32-output matrix.

•FOX Matrix 7200 — Includes up to nine I/O boards. It is expandable from an 8-input by 8-output matrix to a 72-input by 72-output matrix.

The Extron proprietary fiber optic signal, generated by FOX 500, FOXBOX, PowerCage FOX, and FOX II transmitters, can include video, stereo audio, and transmitter-to-receiver RS-232 serial communications. The video component of the signal can be of a variety of formats, depending on the transmitter and receiver:

•	RGB video	•	Digital Visual Interface (DVI) video
•	3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SDI video	•	Low resolution (composite video or S-video)
		FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Introduction		2

NOTES:

•Compatible optical signals are digital signals from 270 Mbs through 4.25 Gbps, sent and received via fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) modules. The FOX matrix switchers support all compatible optical signals, whether transmitted or received by an Extron FOX system component or not.

•The Extron FOX transmitter-to receiver communications, including the serial link, occupy one matrix switcher input and output. This matrix switcher also supports the Extron FOX return (receiver-to-transmitter) serial communications, but returning this signal stream to the transmitter uses a separate matrix switcher input and output.

The switchers input and output the optical signals that they route on fiber optic transceiver modules and the 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI video signals on BNC connectors.

The switcher has two 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 175-watt power supplies that provide worldwide power compatibility and reliability.

The matrix switcher is a single box solution to complex fiber optic and broadcast signal routing applications. Each input and output is individually isolated and buffered. Any input can be switched to any one output or all outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels.

The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled using either the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program or the Simple Instruction Set (SIS). Control is available via:

•A rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port

•A rear panel LAN port

•A front panel RS-232 serial Config (configuration) port

The SIS is a set of basic ASCII code commands that provide simple control through a control system or PC without the need to enter long strings of code. SIS commands can be entered via any of the ports listed above.

The switcher can be operated remotely by any of the following connected to a serial port or LAN port:

•A control system

•A PC computer

•An Extron MKP 2000 or remote control panel

•An Extron MKP 3000 remote control panel

•(RS-232 or RS-422 only) An Extron MCP 1000 remote control panel, an MKP 1000 remote keypad, or both

The matrix switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, metal enclosure with mounting flanges for standard 19-inch racks. The sizes are as follows:

•FOX Matrix 7200 — 8U high

•FOX Matrix 3200 — 4U high

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Fiber Cable Transmission Modes

Two versions of non-pathologically-compliant FOX matrix switcher fiber optic I/O board are documented in this guide. They are categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which defines the effective range of transmission:

•Multimode — Long distance, up to 300 m (985 feet)

•Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

NOTES:

•All transceiver modules on a fiber optic I/O board, as delivered from Extron, are configured the same; either all multimode or all singlemode.

•You can mix multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards in a FOX matrix switcher, but you must ensure that you connect the proper transmission mode fiber cables to the board.

Features

Fiber optic inputs and outputs — With fiber optic I/O boards, the switchers input and output fiber optic signals on SFP optical connectors. The fiber optic I/O boards support digital signals from 270 Mbs through 4.25 Gbps.

SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI inputs and outputs — With SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards, the switchers input and output SDI and HD-SDI signals on BNC connectors. The

SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards support multi-rate SDI at rates up to 2.97 Gbps, and comply with SMPTE 259M-C, 292M, 424M, and ITU digital video standards.

Cross-format compatibility —

•An input on an SDI/HD-SDI I/O board can be tied to an output on a fiber optic I/O board.

•An input on a fiber optic I/O board can be tied to an output on an SDI/HD-SDI I/O board.

Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buffered, independent matrix switched outputs.

•Tie any input to any or all outputs.

•Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to source at the same time.

Input link detection — In critical environments or unmanned, remote locations, it may be vital to know that sources are active and switching. The switcher confirms that input sources are active by detecting light. Link detection provides instantaneous feedback via the serial ports or LAN port of the switcher. The input information can be displayed on any control system or in a Windows-based control program on a local-area network (LAN) or Internet (IP) connection.

Rooming — The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific “rooms”, allowing them to have their own presets.

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Operational reliability — The FOX matrix switcher can support round-the-clock operation in mission-critical applications, using a combination of hot-swappable components and redundant power supplies.

•Field upgradable, hot-swappable modular design — You can repair, upgrade, reconfigure, or expand the matrix by simply installing a new I/O board or replacing a board of one type with one of another. Hot-swappable components let you replace any I/O board at any time without powering down the switcher.

•Power redundancy — The built-in redundancy ensures zero downtime and no loss of functionality through all but catastrophic power failure.

•Two AC power inputs — The switcher can remain powered through any power interruption short of a simultaneous loss of power on both power sources.

•Primary and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies — The hotswappable, externally mounted redundant power supply is configured to automatically take over the load from the primary supply in the case of a failure.

The complete power circuit, from the plug, through the power supply, to the insertion of the power onto the power distribution plane, is separate and redundant (see figure 2). If the installation includes uninterruptible or completely separate power sources, the switcher remains powered up through any power interruption except a simultaneous loss of power on both power sources.

AC								AC
Power								Power

Primary	Redundant
Power	Power
Supply	Supply

Figure 2. Redundant Power Supply Backs up Primary

The hot-swappable redundant power supply means no downtime for the switcher and no loss of functionality should one power supply fail. Should a primary power supply fail, the redundant power supply immediately assumes the load of the failed primary supply. A failed power supply is easily replaceable from the rear at any time without powering down the matrix and with no tools required.

•Ease of maintenance — A failed power supply can be easily replaceable from the rear at any time without powering down the matrix, and with no tools required.

•Power supply status LEDs — Front panel and rear panel LEDs indicate the status of the primary and redundant power supplies.

•Hot-swappable fans — The hot-swappable, externally mounted fans allow quick replacement to avert overheating in the case of a failure. Fans can be replaced without powering down the switcher.

•Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection and setting of presets can be performed using a variety of local and remote control mechanisms:

•Front panel controller

•Windows-based Matrix Switchers Control Program

•Simple Instruction Set (SIS)

•Remote control panels and keypads

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SNMP support for remote monitoring — Supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) internet-standard protocol, allowing IT personnel to manage devices on the IP network.

Laser controls — Non-pathologically-compliant fiber optic boards can be set, via SIS commands, to individually or globally disable the output laser drivers so that a driver does not output light. They can also be set, individually or globally, to automatic so that a driver turns on when a tie is made involving that driver or turns off when no tie is made.

Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operation can be upgraded in the field via RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet, without taking the switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download at www.extron.com, and can be installed using the Windows-based control program or the built-in HTML pages.

Labeling — The Button Label Generator software, available at www.extron.com, lets you create labels to place in the front panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection.

Global memory presets — 32 (FOX Matrix 3200) or 64 (FOX Matrix 7200) global memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. You can then recall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps. The presets are available via front panel operation or serial port or Ethernet control.

Rack mounting — Rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack.

Front panel security lockout modes (Executive mode) — If a matrix switcher is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, a security lockout mode can be implemented. When the front panel is locked, a special button combination or SIS command is required to unlock the front panel controller and make the front panel fully operational.

I/O grouping — Allows the matrix to be virtually divided into smaller subswitchers, making installation and control easier. I/O grouping limits the selection of inputs and outputs

to members of the same group. I/O grouping allows specific outputs, such as those designated for a specific purpose, to be grouped together.

Video genlock (SDI / HD-SDI inputs only) — Allows for vertical interval switching and enables smooth, seamless transitions when switching between synchronous video sources. Separate bi-level (SDI) and tri-level (HD-SDI) references are provided on two separate BNC connectors.

Permanent, rechargeable battery — The matrix switcher has a rechargeable lithium battery to track time of day when power is disconnected.

WARNING: Explosion hazard — Service note to Extron personnel: There is a

danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions of the manufacturer.

ATTENTION: Non-Extron personnel must not attempt to remove the battery. Doing so will void the warranty.

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Installation

This section details the installation and configuration of the FOX Matrix Switchers, including:

•Setup and Installation Checklist

•Rear Panel Boards, Cabling, and Features

•Front Panel Configuration Port

Setup and Installation Checklist

Get Ready

Familiarize yourself with the FOX matrix switcher.

Obtain IP setting information for the matrix switcher from the local network administrator. Read the Ethernet Connection section, beginning on page 117.

Configure the Matrix Switcher

Install the desired I/O boards (page 110).

Perform Physical Installation

If desired, install the switcher in a rack (see Mounting the Switcher on page 109).If desired, create (Page 92) and replace (Page 115) button labels.

Cable input and output devices to the I/O boards (page 11).

If desired, connect computers or control systems to any of the remote control ports on the switcher (two serial ports [page 13 and page 17] and a LAN port [page 13]).

Connect power (page 16).

Test the switcher by creating a tie (page 27).

Ancillary Operations

Install the Matrix Switchers Control Program (page 72).

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Rear Panel Boards, Cabling, and Features

NOTE: Figure 3 shows a FOX Matrix 3200. Figure 4, on the next page, shows a FOX Matrix 7200. The two models have similar features, but are in different-sized

enclosures and the features are arranged differently. The FOX Matrix 7200 has two fan assemblies.

9

5

1

2

REMOTE -232/RS-

TRI-LEVEL BI-LEVEL RESET

DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING

3

4

6

7

8

8

Figure 3. FOX Matrix 3200 Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

ATTENTION:

•Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions (be electrically grounded) when you make connections. ESD is damaging, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it.

•Remove system power before making all connections

AFiber optic boards with connectors and LEDs (see page 11)

B3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI boards with connectors and LEDs (see page 12)

CRemote RS-232 / RS-422 port (see page 13)

DEthernet connection (LAN connector) (see page 13)

EReset button (see page 14)

FSwitch Reference connectors (see page 15)

GPower connectors (see page 16)

HPower supply modules and indicator LEDs (see page 16)

ICooling fan assembly (see Removing and Installing a Fan Module on page 114)

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8

9

1

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

1 - 8

FAN ASSIMBLY

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

9 - 16

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

17 - 24

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

25 - 32

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

33 - 40

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

FAN ASSIMBLY

41 - 48

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

49 - 56

57 - 64

MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS

MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS

2

65 - 72

MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS

MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS

REMOTE

LAN

SWITCH REFERENCE

6

RS232/RS422

ACT LINK

RESET

BI-LEVEL

TRI-LEVEL

DISCONNECT BOTH POWER
CORDS BEFORE SERVICING	PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY	REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY

REDUNDANT

100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

PRIMARY

100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

ANAHEIM, CA

7

8

3

4

5

8

Figure 4. FOX Matrix 7200 Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

AFiber optic boards with connectors and LEDs (see page 11)

B3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI boards with connectors and LEDs (see page 12)

CRemote RS-232 / RS-422 port (see page 13)

DEthernet connection (LAN connector) (see page 13)

EReset button (see page 14)

FSwitch Reference connectors (see page 15)

GPower connectors (see page 16)

HPower supply modules and indicator LEDs (see page 16)

ICooling fan assembly (see Removing and Installing a Fan Module on page 114)

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I/O Boards

As shown in figure 5, each I/O board is identified by the input and output numbers supported by the board position, which are printed on the side of each fan module (1 - 8, 9 - 16, and so on). The transceiver modules on fiber optic I/O boards are identified as A through H.

Location A	I#1 O#2 I#2 O#3	I#3 O#4 I#4	O#5 I#5 O#6 I#6 O#7 I#7 O#8 I#8	Location H
Output and Input O#1				Output and Input

ANAHEIM, CA

Location A

Input

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

Slot 1

1

1 - 8

1a

1b

1a

1b

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

(1-8)

9 - 16

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

Slot 2

1

1a

1b

1a

1b

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

(9-16)

- 24

O#9

O#10

O#11

O#12

O#13

O#14

O#15

O#16

Slot 3

No board

17

I#9

I#10

I#11

I#12

I#13

I#14

I#15

I#16

installed

2532		Slot 4	2
MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS	MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS	(25-32)

100-240V

50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY

I#26

I#28

I#30

I#32

O#26

O#28

O#30

O#32

I#25

I#27

I#29

I#31

O#25

O#27

O#29

O#31

2a

2a Location H

Location A

2b

2b

Location H

Input

Output

Output

Figure 5. Arrangement of Inputs and Outputs on the I/O Boards

NOTE: The output on the transceiver module is to the left of the input.

Slot	Inputs and Outputs	Slot	Inputs and Outputs
1	1 through 8	5*	33 through 40
2	9 through 16	6*	41 through 48
3	17 through 24	7*	49 through 56
4	25 through 32	8*	57 through 64
		9*	65 through 72

* FOX Matrix 7200 only

Locations A through H correspond to the input and output numbers identified by the board position numbers. For example, the input and output numbers supported by the I/O board in location 9 - 16 (slot 2) are as follows: A = 9, B = 10, C = 11, D = 12, E = 13, F = 14,

G = 15, and H = 16.

On the fiber optic I/O boards, locations A through H correspond to the transceiver modules, each of which includes an input and an output. Therefore, locations A through H are numbered from left to right.

On the SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards, inputs and outputs are grouped separately, with inputs A through H on the left and outputs A through H on the right.

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 10

Fiber optic boards

1a	1a	1a	1a	1a	1a	1a	1a
OUT IN	OUT IN	OUT IN	OUT IN	OUT IN	OUT IN	OUT IN	OUT IN

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

1b

1b

1b

1b

1b

1b

1b

1b

Figure 6. Fiber Optic Board

A Fiber optic board, connectors (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) —

WARNING: Risk of serious physical injury — The FOX matrix switchers fiber optic

I/O boards output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use

with caution.

• Do not look into the fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables.

• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.

NOTES:

•Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your I/O board. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.

•Unlike most Extron transmitters and receivers, which output an optical stream on one connector in a block and receive a return optical stream on the second connector in the same block, the FOX matrix switchers uses one connector on the block as an input and the second connector on the same block as a separate output.

•All transceiver modules on a fiber optic I/O board, as delivered from Extron, are configured the same: either all multimode or all singlemode.

•You can mix multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards in a FOX matrix switcher, but you must ensure that you connect the proper transmission mode fiber cables to the board.

ÄInput connector and LED — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications output by a transmitter, connect a fiber optic cable to the Input LC connector (see figure 7).

Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Optical Tx LC connector on a FOXBOX Tx transmitter or to any other compatible fiber optic device.

NOTES:

•For a FOX 500 transmitter, connect this fiber optic cable to the Optical 1 LC connector.

•Alternatively, for the serial return, (receiver-to- transmitter) function, connect the far end of the cable to the Optical 2 connector on a receiver.

Extron	Tx	Rx
Fiber Optic	LINK	LINK
Transmitter

Rx is optional connection

1b OUT

IN 1a

FOX

Matrix

Switcher

Tx is optional connection

	Extron		Tx Rx
		LINK	LINK
	Fiber Optic
	Receiver		OPTICAL

Input LED — See Fiber optic I/O board LED
indications on the next page.	Figure 7. Optical
	Connections

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 11

ÅOutput connector — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications output to a receiver, connect a fiber optic cable to the Output LC connector (see figure 7, on the previous page).

Connect the far end of this fiber optic cable to the Optical Rx connector on a FOXBOX Rx receiver or to any other compatible fiber optic device.

NOTES:

•For a FOX 500 receiver, connect this fiber optic cable to the Optical 1 LC connector.

•Alternatively, for the serial return, (receiver-to-transmitter) function, connect the far end to the Optical RX or Optical 2 connector on a transmitter.

Output LED — See “Fiber optic I/O board LED indications,“ below.

Fiber optic I/O board LED indications

On the fiber optic I/O boards, the input and output LEDs on the transceivers provide useful indications of the status of the lasers and the reclocking function. See the table below.

	OUT	IN
	Output LED	Input LED
Definition	indication	indication	Definition
Reclocked at 4.25 Gbps	On	On	Reclocked at 4.25 Gbps
Not reclocked, laser off, or	Off	Off	Not reclocked or no signal
no signal
Non-4G signal present or	Fast blink	Fast blink	Non-4G signal present or
not reclocked			not reclocked

NOTE: If the reclocking feature is set to bypass mode, the output LED is always on.

3G/HD/SD-SDI boards

2a 2a 2a 2a 2a 2a 2a 2a

MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS

MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS

2b 2b 2b 2b 2b 2b 2b 2b

Figure 8. 3G/HD/SD-SDI Board

BBNC board with connectors (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) —

ÇMulti-rate SDI Input connectors — Connect HD-SDI, SDI, or 3G-SDI video inputs to these BNC connectors.

ÉMulti-rate SDI Output connectors — Connect digital displays to these BNC connectors.

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 12

Activity Link LED LED

Remote Port

CRemote RS-232/RS-422 connector (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control, to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232 or RS-422 control (see figure 9).

9

RS-232/RS-422

REMOTE

6

		Pin	RS-232	Function	RS-422	Function
		1	—	Not used	—	Not used
		2	Tx	Transmit data	Tx–	Transmit data (–)
	5	3	Rx	Receive data	Rx–	Receive data (–)
		4	—	Not used	—	Not used
	1	5	Gnd	Signal ground	Gnd	Signal ground
		6	—	Not used	—	Not used
		7	—	Not used	Rx+	Receive data (+)
		8	—	Not used	Tx+	Transmit data (+)
		9	—	Not used	—	Not used

Figure 9. Remote RS-232/RS-422 Connector

See Programming Guide on page 52 for definitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the switcher via this connector) and Matrix Software on page 71 for details on how to install and use the control software.

NOTE: The switcher can support either the RS-232 or the RS-422 serial communication protocol, and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates.

See the Command and Response Table for IPand SNMP-Specific SIS Commands on page 68 to configure this port under SIS control.

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector. See the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User Guide or the MKP 3000 User Guide for details.

Ethernet Connection

D LAN port (see figure 3 and figure 4) — For IP control of the system, connect the matrix switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS commands

from anywhere in the world. You can also control the switcher from a PC that is running the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program or has downloaded HTML pages from the switcher.

Link LED indicator — The green (link) LED indicates that the switcher is properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily.

Act LED indicator — The yellow (activity) LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This LED should flicker as the switcher communicates.

Cabling

It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cable type and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 3, 5e, or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 feet (100 meters).

NOTES:

•Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.

•Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 13

The cable used depends on your network speed. The switcher supports both

10 Mbps (10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet), half-duplex and full-duplex Ethernet connections.

•10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum.

•100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.

RJ-45 connector wiring

The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (see figure 10).

•Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the FOX matrix switcher

•Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the FOX matrix switcher to an Ethernet LAN

Pins:

12345678

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

Crossover Cable

	End 1	End 2
Pin	Wire color	Wire color
1	White-green	White-orange
2	Green	Orange
3	White-orange	White-green
4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue
6	Orange	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown
8	Brown	Brown
	T568A	T568B

A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Straight-through Cable

Pin	End 1	End 2
	Wire color	Wire color
1	White-orange	White-orange
2	Orange	Orange
3	White-green	White-green
4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue
6	Green	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown
8	Brown	Brown
	T568B	T568B

A cable that is wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because

no pin/pair assignments are swapped.

Figure 10. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables

Reset Button and LED

E Reset button (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) —
The recessed Reset button initiates four levels of matrix switcher reset. For four	RESET

different reset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher (see Reset Operations on page 43 for details).

•Events (mode 3) reset — Toggles events monitoring on and off.

•IP settings (mode 4) reset — Reset the IP functions of the switcher.

NOTE: The IP settings reset does not replace any user-installed firmware.

•Absolute (mode 5) reset — Restore the switcher to the default factory conditions.

•Hard reset — Restore the switcher to the default factory conditions and return the switcher to the default firmware that shipped with the unit.

NOTES:

•Factory loaded firmware is active until it is replaced or the power is cycled.

•Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 14

Switch Reference Connections

FSwitch Reference connectors for bi-level and tri-level sync (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) — (SDI / HD-SDI inputs and outputs only) Connect an external sync signal to this BNC connector to genlock the video signal in broadcast or other sync-critical applications.

The switcher makes ties to inputs on SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards during the vertical interval period of the tied video, resulting in glitch-free video switching when the input devices are also using the same sync timing. The FOX Matrix Switcher can use an external signal to synchronize switching during the vertical interval. Without this external sync locking feature, switching between inputs could result in brief video or picture rolling (sync loss) or a brief change in the picture size.

Figure 11 shows a basic external sync configuration. The Bi-level or Tri-level sync connector receives the timing signal. A tee connector attached to the cable allows the signal to be passed on to another video device, if required. Terminate the tee connector if desired.

BBG 6 A

BLACK BURST/COLOR BAR /AUDIO GENERATOR

POWER	1 KHZ AUDIO	NTSC
12V	+4dBu
0.5A MAX	L 1 R ON
	1	2	3
	-10dBV PAL

Extron

BBG 6 A

Black Burst, Color Bars,

and Audio Generator

1	3	5
		OUT
BLACKBURST/ 2	4	6
COLORBAR	BLACKBURST

Tee-connector

Terminate cable or connect to another device.

Connect to

FOX Matrix 3200.

Extron

FOX Matrix 3200

Matrix Switcher

Figure 11. Simple FOX Matrix Switcher External Sync Connection Example

Figure 12 on the next page shows another configuration, in which the timing source passes through three video cameras and a video scan converter before connecting to the switcher. This type of video camera is capable of synchronizing with the external timing source for video editing applications.

NOTE: The Switch Reference connectors are tied into the I/O grouping feature of the switcher:

•Ties to any input in I/O group 1 use the tri-level sync reference.

•Ties to any output in I/O group 2 use the bi-level sync reference.

See I/O grouping on page 33 to assign sync-critical inputs and outputs to the appropriate I/O groups.

If no external sync timing source is connected to the switcher, switching occurs immediately.

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 15

SDI/HD-SDI

Monitor

Extron

VSC 900D VGA Input

Computer-to-Video Scan Converter (SDI only)

		Extron
	Extron	FOX Matrix 3200
		Matrix Switcher
	BBG 6 A
	Blackburst/Color Bars/
	Audio Generator

REMOTE 232/RS-RS -422	RESET
LAN ACT LINK	TRI-LEVELBILEVEL-

SDI/HD-SDI	SDI/HD-SDI	SDI/HD-SDI
Video Camera	Video Camera	Video Camera

Figure 12. Multiple Device Example of a FOX Matrix 3200 External Sync

Power Supply Modules and Indicator LEDs

GPrimary and Redundant AC power connectors (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) — Plug standard IEC power cords into these connectors to connect the switcher to 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power sources.

NOTE: For the most reliable power, connect the power cord from the Redundant power connector to either an uninterruptible power source or to a power source that is completely independent from the primary power source.

HPrimary and Redundant power supply indicator LEDs (see figure 3 and figure 4) —

Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal tolerances.

Red — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating outside the normal tolerances or has failed. See Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module on page 113 section to replace the power supply.

Cooling Fan assemblies

IPrimary and Redundant cooling fans (see figure 3 and figure 4) — Cool the equipment. If a fan has failed, replace it at your earliest opportunity. See Removing and Installing a Fan Module on page 114 to replace the fans.

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 16

Front Panel Configuration Port

		CONTROL
CONFIG	ENTER	PRESET	VIEW	ESC

PRIMARY

REDUNDANT

POWER SUPPLY

FOX 4G MATRIX 3200

FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER

1

Figure 13. Front Panel Configuration (Config) Port

AConfiguration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable (see figure 14) can be used for this connection.

6 feet

(1.8 m)

1 6

9 5

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

9-pin D	Connection	TRS Plug
Pin 2	Rx line on the computer	Tip
Pin 3	Tx line on the computer	Ring
Pin 5	Signal ground on the computer	Sleeve

Figure 14. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 Cable

NOTES:

•This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the protocol of the rear panel port. The protocol of the front panel port can be changed under SIS command control only. See the Command and Response table for IPand SNMP-Specific SIS commands on page 68 to configure this port under SIS control.

•A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time.

•The maximum distance from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can be up to 200 feet (61 meters). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates,

environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the controlling device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 meters) or less are typically not a problem. In some cases the matrix switcher may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 meters) away.

This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows:

•	9600 baud	•	no parity	• 8 data bits
•	1 stop bit	•	no flow control

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Installation 17

Operation

This section describes the front panel operation of the FOX Matrix Switcher, including:

•Front Panel Controls and Indicators

•Rear Panel Power Indicators

•Front Panel Operations

•Reset Operations

•Troubleshooting

•Configuration Worksheets

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

The front panel controls (see figure 15, below, and figure 16 on the next page) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons are grouped on the right side of the panel.

							INPUTS
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10 11 12 13 14 15 16
	18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2									CONFIG	ENTER	PRESET	VIEW	ESC
	18	19 20 21 22				23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
							OUTPUTS
													FOX 4G MATRIX 3200
													FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER

3

4

5

6

7

Figure 15. Front Panel, FOX Matrix 3200 Switcher

AInput buttons (see page 20).

BOutput buttons (see page 21).

CEnter button (see page 22).

DPreset button (see page 22).

EView button (see page 23).

FEsc button (see page 23).

GPrimary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs (see page 23).

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415161718

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

1

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

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38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

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N

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U

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S

					3
					4
					5
					6
	ENTER	PRESET	VIEW	ESC

O

U

T

P

U

T

S

CONFIG

7

FOX 4G MATRIX 7200

FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER

Figure 16. Front Panel, FOX Matrix 7200 Switcher

The illuminated pushbuttons can be labeled with either text or graphics. The buttons can be set to provide amber background illumination all the time or the background illumination can be turned off (see Background illumination, on page 42. The buttons blink or are lit at full intensity (depending on the operation) when selected.

AInput buttons (see page 20).

BOutput buttons (see page 21).

CEnter button (see page 22).

DPreset button (see page 22).

EView button (see page 23).

FEsc button (see page 23).

GPrimary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs (see page 23).

FOX Matrix 3200 and 7200 Switchers • Operation 19

Input and Output Buttons

NOTE: See Front Panel Operations on page 25 for detailed descriptions of the following operations.

Primary functions

	Action	Select input or output for tie being created.
	Indication	Blink: potential tie/untie.
		Lit: current tie

FOX Matrix 3200	1	2	3	31	32
	1	2	3	through	72
FOX Matrix 7200				71
				through

Secondary functions

I/O grouping	Action 1	Input 1 and Output 1:
		Select I/O Group mode.
	Action 2	Assign an input or output to the selected group.
	Indication	Lit: Input or output is assigned to the selected group.
Presets	Action		Select a preset in Preset mode.
	Indication	Lit: A preset has already been saved to this location.
		Blink: Preset location is selected to be saved.
Output mutes	Action	Output buttons: Press and hold to mute or unmute the output.
	Indication	Output buttons blinking: Output is muted.
Port	Action				Output		Output
configuration					31 or 71:		32 or 72:
					Select RS-232.	Select RS-422.
	Indication				Blink: selected		Blink: selected
Background	Action	Input 1 and Input 2:
illumination		Toggle between background
		illumination or buttons unlit.

AInput buttons — The input buttons have one primary function ( ) and four secondary functions (•):

Select and identify an input.

•(Input 1 only) With the Output 1 button, select I/O Group mode.

•Assign an input to the selected group in I/O Group mode and indicate its assignment.

•Select a preset.

•(Input 1 and Input 2 only) Toggle background illumination of the buttons on and off.

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BOutput buttons — The output buttons have one primary function ( ) and seven secondary functions (•):

Select and identify an output.

•(Output 1 only) With the Input 1 button, select I/O Group mode.

•Assign an output to the selected group in I/O Group mode and indicate its assignment.

•Select a preset.

•Mute the output.

•Output 31 (FOX Matrix 3200) or Output 71 (FOX Matrix 7200) — Select the RS-232 protocol for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode and indicate its selection.

•Output 32 (FOX Matrix 3200) or Output 72 (FOX Matrix 7200) — Select the RS-422 protocol for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode and indicate its selection.

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Control Buttons

NOTE: See Front Panel Operations on page 25 for detailed descriptions of the following operations.

Primary functions

	Action	Save changes	Select Preset mode	Select View mode	Cancel/Escape
	Indication	Blink: Save needed	Blink: Save preset	View mode selected	Flashes once
			Lit: Recall preset

ENTER

PRESET

VIEW

ESC

Secondary functions

I/O grouping	Action/	Select and indicate	Select and indicate	Select and indicate	Select and indicate
	indication	group 1	group 2	group 3	group 4
Port	Action 1		Select Configuration mode.
configuration	Action 2	Select 9600 baud	Select 19200 baud	Select 38400 baud	Select 115200 baud
	Indication	Blink: 9600 baud	Blink: 19200 baud	Blink: 38400 baud	Blink: 115200 baud
Front panel	Action	With Esc, toggle front			With Enter, toggle
lock		panel lock on and off.			front panel lock on
					and off.
	Action		Flash twice to indicated the front panel has
			been locked or unlocked.

CEnter button — The Enter button has two primary functions ( ) and three secondary functions (•):

Saves configuration or preset changes that you make on the front panel. To create a simple configuration:

Press the desired input button (item A).

Press the desired output button or buttons (item B).

Press the Enter button.

Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved.

•In the I/O Group mode, selects group 1 and indicates the selection.

•With the Preset, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode.

•With the Esc button, toggles the front panel lock on and off.

DPreset button — The Preset button has two primary functions ( ) and three secondary functions (•):

Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined preset.

Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active.

•In the I/O Group mode, selects group 2 and indicates the selection.

•With the Enter, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode.

•Selects 19200 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

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