Extron electronic FOX AEX 104 User Manual

PowerCage™ FOX AEX 104 • Setup Guide

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This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the
Extron PowerCage FOX AEX 104 fiber audio extractor. The PowerCage FOX AEX 104 is
a double slot board for the PowerCage 1600 enclosure that provides up to 4 extraction
points.

NOTE: The PowerCage FOX AEX 104 is compatible with all Extron FOX

products except for FOX 3G HD-SDI transmitter and receiver products.

Installation

Step 1 — Input Data Rate Selection

The DIP switch on the main board switches the PowerCage FOX AEX 104
between 2G and 4G input data rates. Using an Extron Tweeker or small
screwdriver, move DIP switch 2 up (on position) for 2G input data rates or down
(off position) for 4G input data rates. DIP switch 1 is a spare. The default rate is
4G (off or down).

NOTE: 4G and 2G data rates apply to all inputs. These selectable rates are

not for individual inputs.

CAUTION: Ensure all fiber extenders are compatible with the desired data

rate.

Step 2 — Board Installation

NOTE: The PowerCage FOX AEX 104 is hot-swappable; they can be installed

or removed without turning off or disconnecting the power to the
PowerCage enclosure.

CAUTION: Use ESD precautions when installing a board to avoid

damaging it. Keep the board in the anti-static bag until it is needed.

Use proper grounding techniques during installation.

a. If applicable, remove as many blank plates or

previously installed boards from the rear of the
PowerCage enclosure as necessary to fit the
PowerCage FOX AEX 104.

b. With the connectors facing away from the

PowerCage enclosure, align the PowerCage FOX
AEX 104 vertically with the top and bottom slide
posts in the selected enclosure slot.

c. Carefully slide the board into the slot and push it

firmly into place.

d. Tighten the screws to secure the board to the

enclosure.

NOTE: Use a tool to fully tighten the screws after initial installation and

subsequent removal and replacement of the boards.

16 available single board slots or
8 double board slots

Power
Supply

100-240V 50/60Hz

5A MAX.

Screws

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Do not tin the wires!

Balanced Audio Output

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Sleeves

Unbalanced Audio Output

Tip

No Ground Here

No Ground Here

Tip

Sleeves

LR

LR

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Do not tin the wires!

Balanced Audio Output

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Sleeves

Unbalanced Audio Output

Tip

No Ground Here

No Ground Here

Tip

Sleeves

LR

LR

AUDIO

RL

+-

-+

AUDIO

RL

+-

-+

Step 3 — Input and Output Connections

NOTE: Transmission of HDMI video with HDCP content requires two fibers.

SMX 88 FOX

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OUTINOUT IN OUTINOUT IN OUTINOUT IN OUTINOUT IN

RS-232 (optional)

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FIBER OPTIC

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ADDRESS

FIBER OPTIC

Local 2-ch Audio Output

Extron

AUDIOAUDIO AUDIO

RL

Tx

Rx

1

AUDIO

AUDIO

RL

RL

Tx

Rx

Tx

Rx

2

3

FOX AEX 104

PowerCage

AUDIO

RL

Tx

Rx

4

FOX AEX 104

Video/Audio/RS-232

POWER

RxTx

12V

1.0A MAX
LINK

LINK

FOXBOX Rx HDMI

OPTICAL

FOXBOX Rx HDMI

HDMI AUDIO

ON

HDMI

OFF

OUTPUTS

AUDIO

RS-232

LR

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

Video/Audio/RS-232

REMOTE

RS-232

ALARM

Tx Rx

a. Connect the fiber output (OUT) of the matrix to the Rx port of an extraction point on

the PowerCage FOX AEX 104.

b. Connect the Tx port of the same extraction point to the FOX receiver (Rx).

c. Connect the Tx port of the FOX receiver to the Rx port of the matrix for optional

bidirectional RS-232 communication.

d. Insert a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw audio connector into the audio connector of the

extraction point on the PowerCage FOX AEX 104.

Indication

Power LED — Lights green when power is applied to the PowerCage FOX AEX 104.

Tx Link and Rx Link LEDs — The optical Rx LED will light when the Rx box
receives light. The optical Tx LED will light at the same time as the Rx LED.

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