Extron electronic 4G TX-RX VGA, 4G TX-RX User Manual
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PowerCage FOX 4G Tx/Rx DVI and VGA Setup Guide
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the Extron® PowerCage
FOX 4G Tx/Rx DVI and PowerCage FOX 4G Tx/Rx VGA fiber optic video and audio extenders.
NOTES: PowerCage transmitters (Txs) can output signals to any PowerCage Fox 4G,
FOXBOX 4G, or FOX 500 VGA or DVI device.
PowerCage receivers (Rxs) can accept signals from any PowerCage 4G,
FOXBOX 4G, or FOX 500 VGA or DVI device.
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
Install the Tx, Rx, or both in PowerCage enclosures as required.
16 available single board slots or
8 double board slots
NOTES: • PowerCage boards are hot-swappable.
• Ensure the boards are flush with the
rear of the enclosure and the screws
tightened securely before applying
power.
Power
Supply
PowerCage
MTP R AV
PowerCage
INPUT
FOX 3G HD-SDI
Tx Rx
PowerCage
FOX 2G Rx AV
C
Rx
Tx
1 2
ALARM
Y/VID
Tx Rx
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER
3
1
VIDEO
1 2
MONO
AUDIO OUTPUT
AUDIO
GAIN
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MODE
4
SHARP
HD/SDI INPUT HD/SDI OUTPUTS
2
Step 2 — Input and Output Connections
a. Connect an RGB or DVI video source to the Input connector
on the transmitter.
RGB
b. Connect an RGB or DVI display to the Output connector on
the receiver.
DVI
c. Connect a balanced or unbalanced, stereo or mono audio
input to the transmitter via the Audio Input captive screw connector and
a balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio device to the receiver via the Audio Output captive screw connector. See the
drawing below.
Tip
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output
Do not tin the wires!
Tip
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Unbalanced Stereo Input
Tip
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Ring
Sleeve (s)
Tip
Ring
Balanced Stereo Input
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NO GROUND HERE.
NO GROUND HERE.
100-240V 50/60Hz
5A MAX.
Tip
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Ring
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Ring
Scre
PowerCage
FOX 4G RX RGB
Rx
Tx
1 2
ALARM
Tx Rx
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER
AUDIO
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RGB
OUTPUT
CAUTION: For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT connect the sleeves to the negative (-)
contacts).
d. If you want the PowerCage FOX 4G units to pass serial data or control signals, such as for serial control of a
projector, connect the master device to the transmitter and the slave device to the receiver via the first three poles
of the RS-232 Over Fiber captive screw connectors on both units.
NOTE: For RS-232 responses (from the receiver to the transmitter), you must install the cable in step 2d and leave the
receiver in normal configuration.
e. For serial control of the transmitter and receiver, connect a host device, such as a computer, to the Remote RS-232
port on either unit via three poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of the Remote RS-232/Alarm 5-pole captive screw connector on
either unit. The protocol for these ports is as follows:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
Refer to the PowerCage FOX 4G Tx/Rx User Guide for detailed information about using the Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
commands and the Windows®-based FOX Extender program to set up and operate the transmitter and receiver and to take
advantage of the various adjustments and test patterns available on the PowerCage FOX 4G units.
f. For remote monitoring of the status of the Rx optical link on either the transmitter or receiver, connect a locally
constructed or obtained device to the two Alarm poles of the Remote RS-232/Alarm 5-pole captive screw connector
on that unit. The two poles are shorted together when no light is detected.
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
1
ALARM
1 2
ALARM
1 2
Extron USA - West
Extron USA - East
Extron Europe
Extron Asia
Extron Japan
Extron China
Extron Middle East
PowerCage FOX 4G Tx/Rx DVI and VGA Setup Guide (Continued)
Step 3 — Throughput Connections
NOTE: See the two fiber cable connection drawings below. You can connect the transmitter and one or more receivers
in one of three ways:
• One way (transmitter to receiver) only, perform step 3a.
• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return), perform steps 3a and 3b.
• One way (transmitter to receiver) with daisy chain (receiver to receiver), perform steps 3a and 3c.
COMM
SELECT
and
3a
3b
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
CONFIG
Configuration
Port
a. Connect the fiber between the Tx port on the transmitter and the Rx port on the receiver.
b. If you want the receiver to send return serial data (such as responses from a controlled device)
to the transmitter, connect a cable between the receiver’s Tx and transmitter’s Rx ports.
Transmitter
c. If you want a receiver to daisy chain the optical signal to another receiver (up to 10 receivers in
a daisy chain):
• Connect the receiver’s Tx fiber cable to Rx on another receiver.
• Set each receiver to daisy chain mode. See Normal and Daisy Chain Modes, below.
3a
From Transmitter
or Daisy-Chained
Receiver
Receiver
Tx Rx
3c
Tx Rx
Receiver
Receiver
Step 4 — PowerCage Configuration Port
If desired, connect a host device to PowerCage enclosure Configuration connector via
the 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable that is included with the PowerCage
enclosure or available separately using part #70-335-01. Repeatedly press the Comm
Select button until the Comm LED lights for the slot where the transmitter or receiver is
installed. The protocol for this port is as follows:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
Refer to the PowerCage FOX 4G Tx/Rx User Guide for detailed information about using
the SIS commands and the Windows®-based FOX Extender program to set up and
operate the transmitter and receiver and to take advantage of the various adjustments
and test patterns available on the PowerCage FOX 4G units.
Operation
After all receivers, the transmitter, and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any
problems are encountered, verify that the cables are routed and connected properly and that all display devices have
identical resolutions and refresh rates. If your problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline at the
number shown below that is closest to you.
COMM
POWER
ALARM
Comm
LED
1
Comm
Select
Button
Normal and Daisy Chain Modes
The receiver operates on one of two modes:
• Normal mode — The receiver outputs RS-232 and SIS commands and responses on its Tx LC connector.
• Daisy chain mode — The receiver daisy chains its Rx connector input through to its Tx connector output.
Use SIS commands issued to the connected unit to toggle between normal and daisy chain modes. Connect a PC to the
Remote RS-232 port of either unit or to the Configuration port on the PowerCage enclosure and issue the following command:
66*0*n#
where:
n = 2 = enable daisy chain mode
n = 1 or 0 = disable daisy chain mode
NOTE: Up to 10 receivers, each in daisy chain mode, can be connected in a daisy chain to a single transmitter.
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