Extron Electronics 1600 Enclosure User Manual

User Guide

Fiber Optic Products

PowerCage™ 1600 Enclosure

Modular Power Enclosure for Fiber Optic and Twisted Pair Extenders

68-1717-01 Rev. C

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Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of
electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information.
Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third
(grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of

the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched

by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent

the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent

overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le
matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la
maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier
de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques
d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren
des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind
und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Avertissement

Alimentations • Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième
contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la
désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les

cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou
encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne

ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger
d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le
retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les

composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les
batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.

Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter
konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht
umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der

Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose

ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand

darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks
versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von

anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien

nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird.
Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones impor­tantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean
destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elemen­tos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse
dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar
riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。
保存说明书 • 用 户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。
遵守警告 • 用户应 遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。
避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución
general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no
puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación

eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar
el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares

donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior no

hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la
reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes
peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros

objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta

batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías

usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线

（地线）是安全设施，不能 不用或跳过 。

拔掉电源 • 为安 全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市

电系统的电 源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩 踏，或重 物挤压。
维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现

触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机 壳上有通风 槽或孔，它们是用 来防止机内敏 感元件过热。 不要用任 何东

西挡住通风 孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更 换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近 型号的电池。

按照生 产厂的建议处理 废弃电池。

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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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Class A limits are designed to 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 harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with

the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compliance, accessibility, and

related topics, click here.

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Conventions Used in this Guide

In this user guide, the following are used:

CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

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

WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or

other severe consequences.

Copyright

© 2012 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

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Contents Contents

Introduction ........................................................... 1

Overview ............................................................ 1

Features .............................................................. 1

PowerCage Enclosure and System ................... 1

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extender Boards .. 2

PowerCage MTP Twisted Pair Boards ............... 2

System Example .................................................. 3

Installation ............................................................. 4

Enclosure and Rear Panel Features ...................... 5

Installing Transmitter and Receiver Boards into the

Enclosure ........................................................... 6

Mounting the Unit .............................................. 7

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting .................... 7

Rack Mounting ............................................... 7

Cabling and Testing ............................................ 8

Operation ................................................................ 9

Front Panel Features ............................................ 9

Communicating with the Boards: Making an

RS-232 Connection .......................................... 11

Specifications and Part Numbers .................... 12

Specifications .................................................... 12

Part Numbers .................................................... 22

Included Parts ............................................... 22

Optional Accessories ..................................... 22

Index ...................................................................... 24

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Contents v

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Contents vi

Introduction

This guide describes the Extron PowerCage 1600 Modular Power Enclosure and how to install,

configure, and operate the enclosure and its optional transmitter and receiver boards. Throughout

this guide “PowerCage” and “the enclosure” refer to the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure.

This section of the guide covers the following topics:

 Overview
 Features
 System Example

Overview

The PowerCage 1600 is a rack-mountable, 16-slot enclosure with vents, fans, and an

integrated power supply (or redundant power supplies) that supports a wide range of Extron
ber optic and twisted pair AV transmitter and receiver boards. It provides an efcient way

to power and mount multiple transmitters and receivers.

Features

PowerCage Enclosure and System

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

COMM
POWER
ALARM

15 16

PSU

1

PSU1FAN2FAN

2

COMM
SELECT

CONFIG

TEMP

PowerCage 1600

Front Panel (shown with rack ears installed)

PowerCage 1600

PowerCage 1600

Power Supply

Power Supply

N15778

I.T.E.
1T23

100-240V 50/60Hz

5A MAX.

Rear Panel (shown populated with optional redundant power supply)

Figure 1. Enclosure Front and Rear Panel Views

A PowerCage system can include any combination of PowerCage fiber optic (FOX) boards
and PowerCage twisted pair (MTP) boards mounted within the PowerCage enclosure.

Each optional board operates independently of the others. This is an integrated system of

individual transmitters and receivers, not a matrixed system.

 Versatile input-output options — The PowerCage 1600 accommodates up to

16 single-slot or 8 double-slot FOX fiber optic boards and MTP twisted pair boards.

 3U, rack-mountable enclosure — The enclosure streamlines installation and eliminates

individual power supplies for each transmitter and receiver.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Introduction 1

 Modular, field-upgradeable, and hot-swappable design — The transmitter and

receiver boards, and primary and redundant power supplies, are hot-swappable,
allowing components to be added or replaced at any time without powering down the
system. This is useful for mission-critical applications that require continuous operation.

 Efficient power management — Each PowerCage board can power down internal

components when no active signal is present, providing increased system efficiency.

 Optional redundant power supply — For continuous, mission-critical applications

where power reliability is crucial, add a redundant power supply, part number 70-784-01.

 Thermal management — The PowerCage enclosure provides channeled air flow to

each board for optimal cooling and reliable operation.

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extender Boards

The fiber optic transmitter and receiver boards:

 Are available in singlemode or multimode versions.
 Support standard denition or high resolution video, HDMI, stereo audio, and RS-232

over a single ber. They extend high resolution RGB, DVI-D, multi-rate SDI, standard

resolution component, S-video, or composite video extreme distances.

NOTE: Two bers are needed when transmitting an HDCP signal.

 Deliver pixel-for-pixel image quality for high resolution video. All digital, zero

compression transmission ensures image quality over long distances at high resolutions.

 Provide alarm notification for fiber link loss and can be set up to trigger an external

control system for immediate notification when a fiber link has been lost.

 PowerCage FOX DVI, DVI Plus, and VGA Fiber Optic Extenders are compatible with and

can be mixed and matched with FOXBOX and FOX 500 Series transmitters and receivers

for versatile system designs and congurations, including ultra-long distance DVI-to­analog RGB and RGB-to-DVI conversion.

 Include the following models:

 PowerCage FOX VGA — Fiber Optic Extender for VGA, Audio, and RS-232
 PowerCage FOX DVI, PowerCage FOX DVI Plus — Fiber Optic Extender for DVI,

Audio, and RS-232

 PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI — Fiber Optic Extender for Multi-Rate SDI
 PowerCage FOX AV — Fiber Optic Extender for Video, Audio, and RS-232
 PowerCage FOX HDMI — Fiber Optic Extender for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

PowerCage MTP Twisted Pair Boards

The twisted pair transmitter and receiver boards:

 Support standard definition or high resolution video, and audio or RS-232 over a single

CAT 5/5e/6 (shielded or unshielded) cable. They transmit and receive high resolution RGBHV,
RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, and composite video long distances.

 Include the following models:

 PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA — MTP Twisted Pair Transmitter for VGA and Audio

or RS-232

 PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ — MTP Twisted Pair Receiver for VGA and

Audio or RS-232 with Skew Equalization

 PowerCage MTP T AV — MTP Twisted Pair Transmitter for Composite or S-video

and Audio

 PowerCage MTP R AV — MTP Twisted Pair Receiver for Composite or S-video and Audio

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Introduction 2

System Example

The following diagram shows a typical PowerCage 1600 system installation.

Building 1

MVX 168 VGA A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUTS

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

OUTPUTS

16

CONFIG

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC VIDEO AUDIO

CONTROL I/O

MVX SERIES

VGA MATRIX SWITCHER WITH ADPS™

Rackmount PCs

Satellite Receivers

MTP R 15HD RSA D

Receivers

PEAKING

LEVEL

AUDIO RS-232

OUTPUT

Tx Rx

Flat Panel Displays

Extron

PEAKING

PowerCage 1600

PowerCage 1600

100-240V 50/60Hz

PowerCage 1600

Power Supply

N15778

I.T.E.
1T23

5A MAX.

PowerCage

PowerCage

PowerCage

ALARM

RS-232

REMOTE

AUDIO

LR

PowerCage

FOX 4G Rx VGA

FOX 4G Rx VGA

PowerCage

PowerCage

PowerCage

PowerCage

MTP T

MTP T

MTP T

MTP T

15HD RSA

15HD RSA

15HD RSA

Rx

Rx

Tx

Tx

1 2

1 2

1 2

ALARM

ALARM

RS-232

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

OVER FIBER

RGB

PRE-PEAK

RS-232

RS-232

RS-232

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

REMOTE

REMOTE

OVER FIBER

AUDIO

AUDIO

LR

LR

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

RGB

RGB

AUDIO INPUT

RS-232

15HD RSA

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OFF

INPUT

LR

Tx Rx

OUTPUT

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

PRE-PEAK

PRE-PEAK

PRE-PEAK

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

LR

LR

LR

AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

RS-232

RS-232

RS-232

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

ON

Power Supply

FOX 4G Rx VGA

FOX 4G Rx VGA

Rx

Rx

Tx

Tx

1 2

ALARM

RS-232

RS-232

RS-232

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

REMOTE

OVER FIBER

OVER FIBER

AUDIO

LR

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

RGB

Building 2

FOX 4G Matrix 3200

2

1

3 4

17

20

19

18

2

1

4

3

17

20

19

18

VGA OPTICAL FIBER UTP/STP

INPUTS

10

9

8

6 7

5

24

22 23

21

21

25

8

6 7

5

23 24

22

25

OUTPUTS

13 14 15 16

11 12

29 30 31 32

27 28

26

10

9

13 14 15 16

11 12

29 30 31 32

28

27

26

CONTROL

ESC

ENTER PRESET

CONFIG

PRIMARY

REDUNDANT

POWER SUPPLY

VIEW

FOX 4G MATRIX 3200

FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER

LEVEL

AUDIO RS-232

Tx Rx

OUTPUT

MTP 1500RL 15HD A

Receivers

INPUT

POWER
12V

1.0A MAX

MTP

INPUT

POWER
12V

1.0A MAX

MTP

BUFFERED OUTPUT

BUFFERED OUTPUT

PEAKING

LEVEL

MIN/MAX

RGB

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

MTP

MTP

LR

PEAKING

LEVEL

MIN/MAX

RGB

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

LR

FOXBOX DVI Plus

Receivers

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI Plus

POWER

MODE

12V

DVI-D OUTPUT

1.0A MAX

1ON2

FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI Plus

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

CONFIG

FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI Plus

POWER

MODE

12V

DVI-D OUTPUT

1.0A MAX

1ON2

FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI Plus

Rx

Tx

LINK

OPTICAL

RS-232

AUDIO

ALARM

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

Rx

Tx

LINK

OPTICAL

RS-232

AUDIO

ALARM

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

Flat Panel Displays

LINK

LINK

FOXBOX VGA

Receivers

RGB

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

POWER

MODE

12V

1.0A MAX

1ON2

RGB

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

POWER

MODE

12V

1.0A MAX

1ON2

CONFIG

FOXBOX 4G Rx VGA

RGB OUTPUT

CONFIG

FOXBOX 4G Rx VGA

RGB OUTPUT

FOXBOX 4G Rx VGA

FOXBOX 4G Rx VGA

Rx

Tx

LINK

LINK

OPTICAL

RS-232

AUDIO

ALARM

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

Rx

Tx

LINK

LINK

OPTICAL

RS-232

AUDIO

ALARM

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

MTP 1500RL Series

H +

V +

CSYNC

ON

MTP 1500RL 15HD A

MTP 1500RL Series

H +

V +

CSYNC

ON

MTP 1500RL 15HD A

SOG

VIDEO

END

SPARE

SOG

VIDEO

END

SPARE

Figure 2. An Example PowerCage 1600 System Installation

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Introduction 3

Installation

Topics covered in this section of the guide include the following:

 Enclosure and Rear Panel Features
 Installing the Transmitter and Receiver Board into the Enclosure
 Mounting the Unit
 Cabling and Testing

The boards and power supplies are hot-swappable and can be installed or replaced at any

time. However, the most convenient way to proceed with initial installation is as follows:

1. Install the optional redundant power supply and transmitter and receiver boards in the

enclosure.

NOTES: • Cover all empty board slots; do not leave them open. Securely fasten the

screws for boards and blank panels.

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

subsequent removal and replacement of the boards.

2. Mount the enclosure to an equipment rack.

3. Connect cables to the transmitter and receiver boards and to input and output devices.

4. Connect the power cable to the unit and test the system.

Heed the following safety information when installing or servicing the PowerCage system:

CAUTION: The PowerCage uses double pole/neutral fusing.

Power must be disconnected before servicing internal components.
Do not leave empty board slots open or uncovered while the unit is

powered on.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Installation 4

Enclosure and Rear Panel Features

Rear Panel

PowerCage 1600

Power Supply

N15778

1T23
I.T.E.

100-240V 50/60Hz

5A MAX.

1 2

Power

Connector

Main

Power

Supply

(standard)

3

Slot for

Redundant

Power Supply

(optional)

4

Slots for

Transmitter and Receiver Boards

(up to 16 single-slot or

8 double-slot optional boards)

Figure 3. The Rear Panel of the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure

a Power connector — Connect this port to a 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source

using a standard IEC power cord.

NOTE: The power supplies and transmitter and receiver boards may be installed or

replaced before or after the unit is powered on.

b Main power supply — This power supply is included with every PowerCage

enclosure. The front panel PSU 1 LEDs indicate the status of this power supply.

c Slot for a redundant power supply — An optional redundant power supply can

be installed in this slot. If this second power supply is installed, the front panel PSU 2

LEDs indicate its status.

d Slots for transmitter and receiver boards — Slots are numbered from 16 to 1

from left to right as viewed from the rear of the unit and shown in the following
diagram:

PowerCage 1600

Power Supply

PowerCage 1600

Power Supply

Slot Numbers

N15778

100-240V 50/60Hz

5A MAX.

1T23
I.T.E.

Power

Supply

Power

Supply

1

16 123456789101112131415

2

The front panel board status LED numbers correspond to these slot numbers.

NOTES: • Cover all empty board slots; do not leave them open. Securely fasten the

screws for boards and blank panels.

• A double-slot board connects to the lower-numbered slot.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Installation 5

Installing Transmitter and Receiver Boards into the Enclosure

Any combination of up to 16 single-slot or 8 double-slot transmitter or receiver boards can
be installed in the PowerCage enclosure. The quantity and type of boards varies depending
on the configuration for each installation site.

Before installing the boards in the enclosure, refer to the model-specific guide for each
PowerCage transmitter and receiver board you are installing. Some boards have switches
that must be set before installation. The guides describe the features of each board and how
to set up and cable it.

NOTE: The boards are hot-swappable; they can be installed or removed without turning

off or disconnecting the power to the PowerCage enclosure.

CAUTIONS: • 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.

1. Where applicable, remove as many blank plates or previously installed boards from the

rear of the PowerCage Enclosure as necessary to accommodate the number of new

boards to be installed. Save the screws for use in step 3.

2. Hold the board with the signal connectors towards you and the LED at the top, and

align the top and bottom grooves of the board with the slide posts in the selected
enclosure slot, as shown in the following figure:

PowerCage

PowerCage
FOX RGB

Rx

Tx

1 2

ALARM

Tx Rx

RS-232

REMOTE

Tx Rx

RS-232

OVER FIBER

AUDIO
LR

RGB

OUTPUT

US

C

LISTED
1T23

N15778

I.T.E.

100-240V 50/60Hz

5A MAX.

MTP R AV

PowerCage

INPUT

FOX 3G HD-SDI

Tx Rx

C

Y/VID

12

MONO

AUDIO OUTPUT

GAIN

MODE

SHARP

HD/SDI INPUT HD/SDI OUTPUTS

Align board and
slide into slot.

PowerCage

FOX RGB

Rx

Tx

1 2

ALARM

Tx Rx

RS-232

REMOTE

Tx Rx

RS-232

OVER FIBER

AUDIO

LR

OUTPUT

RGB

Screws
(2 per board)

Figure 4. Inserting Boards into the PowerCage Enclosure

3. Carefully slide the board into the slot, aligning the two tabs on the lower front end of

the board with the matching ports in the enclosure. Push the board firmly into place.
Tighten the screws to secure the board in place.

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

removal and replacement of the boards.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all boards needing installation.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Installation 6

Mounting the Unit

The PowerCage enclosure can be mounted in a standard equipment rack before or after

installing transmitter and receiver boards. To rack mount the enclosure, follow the UL

guidelines and refer to the diagram in the “Rack Mounting” section.

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the

equipment in a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,

the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with
the maximum ambient temperature specified by the manufacturer [Tma = +32 to +122 °F
(0 to +50 °C)].

2. Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the

amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a

hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the

equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should

be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

Rack Mounting

CAUTION: Leave open space of at least 1U on the top, bottom, and

sides of the enclosure to allow adequate air circulation
and prevent overheating. Do not cover the vents or fans.

NOTE: Air flows through the enclosure from right

to left, as viewed from the front panel.

To rack mount the enclosure:

1. Attach the mounting

brackets to the sides
of the enclosure, as
shown in figure 5.
The brackets can be
attached at either the
front or the back.

2. Fasten the brackets

to the rack.

Tx Rx

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Rx

Tx

1 2

ALARM

Tx Rx

Rx

RS-232

Tx

REMOTE

1 2

Tx Rx

ALARM

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

Rx

AUDIO

RS-232

LR

Tx

1 2

ALARM

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Rx

Tx Rx

RS-232

Tx

REMOTE

1 2

Tx Rx

ALARM

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

RS-232

AUDIO
LR

REMOTE

Tx Rx

4

RS-232

OVER FIBER

3

AUDIO

LR

2

1

VIDEO

RGB

OUTPUT

100-240V 50/60Hz

5A MAX.

MODE

REMOTE

Tx Rx

4

3

AUDIO
LR

HD/SDI INPUT HD/SDI OUTPUTS

2

1

VIDEO

RGB

OUTPUT

Tx Rx

Rx

Tx

1 2

ALARM

Tx Rx

Rx

RS-232

Tx

REMOTE

1 2

Tx Rx

ALARM

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

RS-232

AUDIO
LR

MODE

REMOTE

Tx Rx

4

3

AUDIO
LR

HD/SDI INPUT HD/SDI OUTPUTS

2

1

VIDEO

RGB

OUTPUT

3-U Rack Mount Bracket
(use four mounting holes)

Figure 5. Attaching Brackets and Rack Mounting

the Enclosure

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Installation 7

Cabling and Testing

Refer to the setup guides and user guides for the models of transmitter and receiver boards
you are installing for details on how to cable and set up each board.

 Some fiber optic boards include pass-through RS-232 connections.
 Some boards have mode switches.
 Some MTP twisted pair boards include picture adjustment or peaking controls.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Installation 8

Operation

Front Panel

emperature

The following topics are covered in this section of the guide:

 Front Panel Features
 Communicating with the Boards: Making an RS-232 Connection

Front Panel Features

The front panel of the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure provides a variety of light emitting diode
(LED) status indicators, a selection button, and a port for communicating with an active

installed board. See the diagram below and the following descriptions for details.

1

COMM

POWER

ALARM

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

PSU

1

PSU1FAN2FAN

2

COMM

SELECT

CONFIG

TEMP

PowerCage 1600

1

Board Status LEDs

(for multi-function boards,
up to 16 optional boards)

Power Supply
Status LEDs

3

Fan
Status
LEDs

Communication
Selection
Button

542

Configuration
Port

(RS-232)

6

System
T
Status LED

Figure 6. The PowerCage 1600 Enclosure Front Panel

a Board status LEDs (Comm, Power, Alarm) — There is one set of these LEDs for

each of the 16 rear panel slots that is available for boards. If a board is installed in the
identically-numbered slot, the LEDs light under the following circumstances:

, Comm Select

d

d

e

e

).

COMM

POWER

ALARM

Comm LED — Lights when the corresponding board is selected (see

1

button) and, for FOX boards, can be communicated with via the Config port (

Power LED — Lights when the corresponding board receives power.

Alarm LED —

broken

Lights when the receiving (Rx) fiber link on a PowerCage FOX board is

or disconnected. This feature depends on the model of PowerCage board.

This LED is not used for PowerCage MTP boards.

NOTE: For a double-slot board, the status LEDs light only for the lower-numbered slot.

b Power supply (PSU) status LEDs — These pairs of LEDs correspond to the primary

(included) power supply and the redundant (optional) power supply. For each power
supply, the LEDs light as follows:

PSU2PSU

1

Power LED — Lights when the power supply receives power.

Alarm LED —

Lights when the power supply malfunctions, such as providing an

overvoltage (14 VDC or more) or undervoltage (10.5 VDC or less)

.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Operation 9

c Fan status LEDs — These LEDs indicate whether the fans that cool the enclosure are

operating.

FAN2FAN

1

Power LED — Lights when the corresponding fan receives power.
Alarm LED —

Lights when the corresponding fan malfunctions

.

d Communication selection (Comm Select) button — Press this button to select

the desired board to connect to the Config port (e). With each button press, the

serial connection changes from one active, installed board to the next. The Comm LED

(see a) for the selected board lights.

NOTES: • When unit power is cycled (removed then restored), the serial connection

returns to the board in the lowest-numbered slot.

• The Comm LED lights for each installed, powered board as its slot is

selected, regardless of the type of board. However, RS-232 communication

works only with FOX boards; commands and queries cannot be sent to or
passed through the MTP boards.

e Configuration and communication (Config) port — For RS-232 serial

communication with any installed board, connect a Windows®-based PC or an RS-232
control system to this 2.5 mm mini stereo-style (tip-ring-sleeve) jack. Use the Extron

9-pin D to 2.5 mm st ereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part number 70-335-01, shown in the
following figure) or make your own cable.

6 feet

(1.8 m)

1

6

9

5

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's Rx line Tip
Pin 3 Computer's Tx line Ring
Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

Part 70-335-01

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 7. 9-pin D to 2.5 mm Stereo Mini TRS RS-232 Cable

RS-232 protocol varies depending on the board being communicated with (see the

specifications section), but all boards accept this basic set of protocol:

• 9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity

• 8 data bits • no ow control

NOTE: This port allows serial communication to the boards only, not to the

enclosure, itself. The power supply and fan status LEDs provide feedback

about the condition of the enclosure.

f Temperature status (Temp) LED — This LED lights when the unit as a whole

is operating at a dangerously high temperature (approximately 167 °F [75°C]) and

equipment damage is imminent. If the Temp LED lights, power down the unit, ensure

adequate ventilation, and allow the PowerCage system to cool before restoring power.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Operation 10

Communicating with the Boards: Making an RS-232 Connection

100-240V 50/60Hz

N15778

I.T.E.

1T23

RS-232 communication works only with FOX boards; commands and queries cannot be
sent to or passed through the MTP boards. To communicate with and check some basic
information about individual installed transmitter or receiver boards, do the following:

1. Connect the serial port of a Windows-based PC or an

RS-232 control device to the front panel Config port
on the PowerCage system, and power on both devices.

2. Set the serial connection as follows:

• 9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity

• 8 data bits • no ow control

3. Press the Comm Select button to select the desired

board to connect to the Cong port. The Comm LED
for the selected board lights. With each button press,

the serial connection changes from one installed board
to the board installed in the next higher-numbered slot,as
shown in the following figure. (The next slot may not be
numbered contiguously with the previously selected board.)

Front Panel

COMM

SELECT

CONFIG

RS-232

TEMP

PowerCage 1600

PC or RS-232
Control Device

5A MAX.

Rear Panel

PowerCage

PowerCage

RS-232

FOX Tx AV

OVER FIBER

3

1

VIDEO INPUT

Rx

Tx

Tx Rx

ALARM

RS-232

REMOTE

AUDIO

LR

4

2

1 2

Tx Rx

PowerCage

PowerCage

MTP T AV

MTP R AV

INPUT

OUTPUT

C

C

Y/VID

Y/VID

MONO

12

AUDIO OUTPUT

LR

AUDIO INPUT

GAIN

SHARP

RS-232

OVER FIBER

FOX Rx DVI

Tx Rx

Rx

Tx

OUTPUT

ALARM

RS-232

REMOTE

AUDIO

LR

PowerCage
FOX Tx DVI

Rx

Tx

1 2

ALARM

RS-232

RS-232

Tx Rx

Tx Rx

REMOTE

OVER FIBER

AUDIO

LR

INPUT

DVI

PowerCage

MTP R

15HD RSA SEQ

INPUT

1 2

Tx Rx

DVI

OUTPUT

AUDIO RS-232

ADJUST

SELECT

R

G/L

PowerCage

FOX 3G HD-SDI

PowerCage

MTP T

15HD RSA

Tx Rx

OUTPUT

ON

OFF

PRE-PEAK

INPUT

TxRx

AUDIO INPUT

RS-232

B/P

LR

Tx Rx

MODE

HD/SDI INPUT HD/SDI OUTPUTS

Slot Number

12345678910111213141516

Jumps to Populated Board Number

Appropriate LED Lights

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

COMM
POWER
ALARM

PSU2PSU1FAN2FAN

1

COMM
SELECT

CONFIG

TEMP

PowerCage 1600

Front Panel

Figure 8. Changing Serial Connections From One Board to the Next

NOTES: • The Comm LED lights for each installed, powered board as its slot is

selected, regardless of the type of board. For a double-slot board, only the

LED for the lower-numbered slot lights.

• The serial connection remains with the last-selected board while the unit is

on. When unit power is cycled (removed then restored), the serial connec-

tion returns to the board in the lowest-numbered slot.

4. Use a terminal emulation program such as Telnet or Extron DataViewer to send Simple

Instruction Set (SIS) commands and queries to the selected board. For model-specific
commands and adjustments, refer to the user guide for each model of board that is

installed in the PowerCage Enclosure.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Operation 11

Specifications and
Part Numbers

This section of the guide includes the following material:

 Specifications
 Part Numbers (for included parts and accessories)

Specifications

NOTE: The PowerCage FOX boards are available in singlemode or multimode versions.

NOTE: The optional PowerCage FOX boards are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of

IEC-60825, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.

Optical specifications — PowerCage FOX boards, interconnection between
transmitter and receiver

Number/type .................................. 1 singlemode or 1 multimode fiber optic input and output per FOX board, up to

8 double space boards per PowerCage enclosure

NOTE: Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to

transmit return data for bidirectional control/communication.

Connectors .................................... 2 bidirectional LC connectors per FOX board

Operating distance

Singlemode ............................. 30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables with a SM board

Multimode ............................... 300 m (985') with 62.5 µm OM1 multimode (MM) cable and a MM board

1 km (3280') with 50 µm OM2 multimode (MM) cable and a MM board

2 km (6561') with 50 µm OM3/OM4 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized MM

cable and a MM board

NOTE: Operating distance is approximate. These are typical distances. The maximum distance may be greater

than these typical numbers depending on factors such as fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing,
losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks.

Nominal peak wavelength .............. 850 nm for multimode (MM), 1310 nm for singlemode (SM)

Transmission power, singlemode or multimode

-5 dBm, typical

Maximum receiver sensitivity

Singlemode ............................. -18 dBm, typical

Multimode ............................... -12 dBm, typical

Optical loss budget

Singlemode ............................. 13 dB, maximum

Multimode ............................... 7 dB, maximum

Maximum channel data rate

PowerCage FOX AV boards ...... 2.125 Gbps

PowerCage FOX HDMI boards . 4.95 Gbps (1.65 Gbps per color)
Other PowerCage FOX boards . 4.25 Gbps

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 12

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA

NOTE: For PowerCage FOX VGA boards, the analog video input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the transmitter,

sent digitally through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog video in the receiver.

Signal type ..................................... VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Gain ............................................... Unity

Pixel data bit depth ........................ 8 bits per channel, 3 channels (R, G, B)

Maximum resolution ...................... 1600x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, digitized pixel for pixel; higher resolutions up to

2048x1120, undersampled

Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx VGA

Number/signal type ........................ 1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Connector ...................................... 1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels ................................ 0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels .............. Analog: 0.3 V to 0.75 Vp-p with no offset, terminated

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Horizontal frequency ...................... 24 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency ........................... 40 Hz to 120 Hz

Return loss ..................................... <-40 dB @ 5 MHz

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx VGA

Number/signal type ........................ With input from a FOXBOX Tx VGA or a FOX 500 Tx:

1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGsB (follows input or can be set by user)
With input from a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV:
1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, component video (bi- or tri-level YUV, 480p, 576p, 720p,

1080i, 1080p)

Connector ...................................... 1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of component video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.3 V to 0.75 Vp-p, terminated

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... -30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Video delay .................................... 1-2 frames

Sync — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA

Input type ...................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Output type ................................... RGBHV, RGsB (follows input or can be set by user)

Input level ...................................... 2.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level ................................... TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated, on HV, for RGBHV, RGBS

0.3 Vp-p for component video (bi-level sync) or for Gs (SOG)

0.6 Vp-p for component video (tri-level sync)

Input impedance ............................ 10k ohms

Output impedance ......................... 75 ohms

Polarity ........................................... Positive or negative (follows input or can be set by user)

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus

Resolution range

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI ............ Up to 1600x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz pixel for pixel; higher resolutions up to

1920x1200 @ 60 Hz, undersampled

PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz pixel for pixel

Formats .......................................... RGB and YCbCr digital video

Standards ....................................... DVI 1.0, HDMI

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 13

Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link DVI-D (or HDMI*)

Connector ...................................... 1 female DVI-I

NOTE: *Appropriate DVI-D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input/output. The PowerCage

FOX DVI and DVI Plus boards can be used to distribute HDMI signals if you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter.
However, when using HDMI signals, these units do not transmit audio and CEC signals.
These boards do not support transmission of DVI signals with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus

Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link DVI-D (or HDMI*)

Connector ...................................... 1 female DVI-I

Nominal level ................................. 0.8 Vp-p

Video delay .................................... 1-2 frames

Video — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI

NOTE: The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI is a transceiver that can function as a transmitter or as a receiver. Two

units are required for a transmitter-receiver system with one fiber optic cable linking the two units.

Signal type ..................................... HD-SDI, SDI, and 3G-SDI digital video signals

Gain ............................................... Unity

Resolution ...................................... 8 or 10 bits, automatic

Data rates ...................................... 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps

Operation standards ....................... SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, ITU-R BT.601, ITU-R BT.1120

Auto data rate lock ........................ Ye s

Video input — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI transmitter

Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital component video

Connectors .................................... 1 female BNC

Data rates ...................................... 19 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps

Nominal level ................................. 0.8 Vp-p

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.5 V to 1 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... ≥15 dB @ 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz

≥10 dB @ 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz

DC offset (max. allowable) ............. 5 V

Input coupling ................................ AC

Input cable equalization ................. Automatic for up to -30 dB of cable loss

HD-SDI .................................... 120 m (400') using Extron RG6 cable

90 m (300') using Extron RG59 cable

SDI .......................................... 150 m (500') using Extron RG6 cable

120 m (400') using Extron RG59 cable

NOTE: The transmission distance varies depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card,

and display used in the system.

Video output — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI receiver

Number/signal type ........................ 2 single link SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital component video

Connectors .................................... 2 female BNC

Re-clocking .................................... Automatic for 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.97 Gbps, or bypassed for unrecognized

rates

Nominal level ................................. 0.8 Vp-p

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.5 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... <-25 dB @ 100 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±5 mV with input at 0 offset

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 14

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx AV

NOTE: For PowerCage FOX AV boards, the analog video input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the transmitter,

sent digitally through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog video in the receiver.

Gain ............................................... Unity

Standards

Input ....................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, autodetected

Output .................................... NTSC 3.58, PAL (follows vertical rate)

Decoder type .................................. Adaptive 2D, digital comb filter

Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 component (Y, R-Y, B-Y), S-video, composite video

Connectors .................................... 1 x 3 female BNC or 1 female 4-pin mini DIN for S-video

Nominal levels ................................ 1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for R-Y, B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels .............. Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... -30 dB for Y/VID, B-Y/C, R-Y @ 5 MHz

Input coupling ................................ AC

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) video, S-video, composite video

Connectors .................................... 1 x 3 female BNC or 1 female 4-pin mini DIN for S-video

Nominal levels ................................ 1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for R-Y, B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... <-40 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... +350 mV, maximum, with input at 0 offset

Video delay .................................... 1-2 frames

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI

NOTE: Appropriate DMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal input and output.

Maximum data rate ........................ 4.95 Gbps (1.65 Gbps per color)

Maximum pixel clock ...................... 165 MHz

Resolution range ............................ Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, 8-bit color

Formats .......................................... RGB, YCbCr, xvYCC digital video

Standards ....................................... DVI 1.0, HDMI, HDCP 1.1, CEA-861E

Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI

Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link HDMI

Connectors .................................... 1 female 19-pin HDMI type A

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI

Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link HDMI

Connectors .................................... 1 female 19-pin HDMI type A

Video — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA, PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Gain ............................................... Unity

Number/signal type ........................ 1 set of proprietary analog signals

Connector ...................................... 1 female RJ-45

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 15

Video input — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA

Number/signal type ........................ 1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (YUVi or YUVp/HDTV),

S-video, or composite video

Connector ...................................... 1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.3 V to 1.45 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Horizontal frequency ...................... 15 kHz to 130 kHz

Vertical frequency ........................... 30 Hz to 150 Hz

Return loss ..................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable) ............. 250 mV

Video output — PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Number/signal type ........................ 1 analog VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (YUVi or

YUVp/HDTV), S-video, or composite video

Connector ...................................... 1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.3 V to 1.45 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... <±35 mV with input at 0 offset

Skew compensation ....................... 62 ns

Maximum resolution ...................... Up to 1920x1200 or 2048x1080 or 1080p at 300'

Up to 1024x768 at 600'

NOTE: Refer to the user guide for the maximum distances recommended for specific resolutions.

Sync — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA, PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Input/output type ........................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Standards ....................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level (transmitter) .................. 3.5 V to 5.5 Vp-p, unterminated

Output level (receiver) .................... 4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance (transmitter) ........ 573 ohms ±5%

Output impedance (receiver) .......... 110 ohms

Polarity

Transmitter .............................. Positive or negative (follows input polarity)

Receiver ................................... Positive or negative (switch-selectable)

Video — PowerCage MTP T AV, PowerCage MTP R AV

Gain ............................................... Unity

Differential phase error ................... <1.0° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error ..................... <1.0% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Video input — PowerCage MTP T AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 S-video or composite video

Connectors .................................... 2 female BNC

Nominal level ................................. 1 Vp-p for Y of S-video and for composite video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... <-30 dB, DC @ 10 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable) ............. 250 mV

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Video output — PowerCage MTP R AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 S-video or composite video

Connectors .................................... 2 female BNC

Nominal level ................................. 1 V p-p for Y of S-video and for composite video

0.3 V p-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum level ............... 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... <-35 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±20 mV with input at 0 offset

Sync — PowerCage MTP T AV, PowerCage MTP R AV

Standards ....................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Audio — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI,
PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx AV, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI

NOTE: In PowerCage FOX boards, the analog audio signal(s) is (are) digitized in the transmitter, sent through the

fiber cable, and converted back to analog audio in the receiver.

Gain

Range ...................................... Adjustable, -18 dB to +10 dB

Default

PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI Unbalanced output: 0 dB

All other boards ................. Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB

Frequency response ........................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

THD + Noise

VGA, DVI, and HDMI boards .... 0.10% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

AV boards ................................ 0.15% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N ................................................. >80 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

CMRR ............................................ 65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio bits per sample ..................... 18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R)

Sampling rate ................................. 48 kHz

Audio input — PowerCage FOX Tx VGA, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI,
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

Number/signal type ........................ 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced or

2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... 18k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled

Nominal level ................................. +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level ............................... +8.9 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio input — PowerCage FOX Tx AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced or

2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... >10k ohms unbalanced, >20k ohms balanced, DC coupled

Nominal levels ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level ............................... +17 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

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Audio input — PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI

Number/signal type ........................ 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono

Connectors .................................... (1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack

Impedance ..................................... 18k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled

Nominal level ................................. +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level ............................... +8.9 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output — PowerCage FOX Rx VGA, PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus

Number/signal type ........................ 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced or

2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Nominal level ................................. +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ...................... +7.6 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohms) ............ >+6.3 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Audio delay .................................... 1.5 frames

Audio output — PowerCage FOX Rx AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced or

2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Nominal levels ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ...................... >+19 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) .............. >+15 dBm, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Audio delay .................................... 1.5 frames

Audio output — PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI

Number/signal type ........................ 1 balanced/unbalanced stereo or 2 balanced/unbalanced mono

Connectors .................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced

Nominal level ................................. +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ...................... >+11.0 dBu, balanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) .............. >+10.0 dBu, balanced at 1% THD+N

Audio delay .................................... 1.5 frames

Audio — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA, PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Number/signal type ........................ 1 set of proprietary analog signals

Connector ...................................... 1 female RJ-45

Gain ............................................... Unbalanced output: 0 dB; balanced output: +6 dB

Frequency response ........................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB

THD + Noise ................................... 0.15% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level

S/N ................................................. >70 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

Stereo channel separation .............. >60 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR ............................................ >43 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA

Number/signal type ........................ 1 stereo, unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... >10k ohms, unbalanced

Nominal levels ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level ............................... +18 dBu, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

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Audio output — PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Number/signal type ........................ 1 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error ...................................... ±1 dB channel to channel

Nominal levels ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level ............................... +18 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Audio — PowerCage MTP T AV, PowerCage MTP R AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 set of proprietary analog signals

Connector ...................................... 1 female RJ-45

Gain ............................................... Unbalanced output: 0 dB; balanced output: +6 dB

Frequency response ........................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB

THD + Noise ................................... 0.15% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level

S/N ................................................. >70 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

Crosstalk ........................................ <-80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation .............. >60 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR ............................................ >43 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input — PowerCage MTP T AV

Number/signal type ........................ 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... >10k ohms, unbalanced; >20k ohms, balanced; AC coupled

Nominal levels ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level ............................... +18 dBu, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output — PowerCage MTP R AV

Number/signal type ........................ 2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error ...................................... ±1 dB channel to channel

Nominal levels ................................ +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level ............................... +18 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 19

Control/remote

NOTE: PowerCage MTP AV Series boards do not have any RS-232 communication.

PowerCage MTP 15HD Series boards have only pass-through RS-232 communication.

Serial control ports

Enclosure ................................. 1 bidirectional RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)

PowerCage FOX boards

Control .............................. 1 bidirectional RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles;

shared with the alarm port)

Pass-through ...................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (3 pins are used, "RS-232 Over

Fiber")

PowerCage MTP 15HD boards . External device; pass-through, uni- or bidirectional

Input/output: 1 set of proprietary signals on a female RJ-45 jack

Output/input: 1 RS-232 via 3 poles of a 3.5 mm captive screw connector (3 pole

for transmitter, 5 pole for receiver)

Baud rate and protocol

PowerCage FOX boards

Control .............................. 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Pass-through ...................... 9600 to 115,200 baud

PowerCage MTP 15HD boards

Baud rates.......................... Up to 38400 bps at up to 600' (182.9 m)

(Higher data rates and distances are possible. Performance varies based on baud

rate and cable length.)

Protocol ............................. Data bits = 5 - 8

Stop bits = 1 or 2

Parity = odd, even, none

Flow control = XON, XOFF, none

Defaults: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

NOTE: For PowerCage MTP boards, protocol is mirrored between the transmitter and the receiver.

Serial control pin configurations

Captive screw connector

Program control ............................. For FOX boards only:

General

Recommended cable type .............. For PowerCage MTP boards: Extron Enhanced Skew-Free™ AV UTP cable or

Power supply .................................. Internal*

PowerCage FOX boards ..... 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

PowerCage MTP 15HD boards

Transmitter: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

Receiver: 3 = GND, 4 = Tx, 5 = Rx

Mini stereo jack ....................... RS-232: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

Extron control/conguration program for Windows®

Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

CAT 5/5e/6 (shielded or unshielded)

100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz; 1 or 2* (positive-negative) hot-swappable power supplies

*

A redundant power supply is optional.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 20

Power consumption

System ..................................... Enclosure without boards: 12.4 watts

Individual FOX boards .............. FOX Tx VGA: 5.68 watts

FOX Rx VGA: 6.54 watts

FOX Tx DVI: 5.67 watts

FOX Rx DVI: 5.50 watts

FOX 3G HD-SDI: 1.84 watts

FOX Tx AV: 6.89 watts

FOX Rx AV: 5.57 watts

FOX DVI Plus Tx: 5.68 watts

FOX DVI Plus Rx: 6.18 watts

FOX Tx HDMI: 5.68 watts

FOX Rx HDMI: 6.18 watts

Individual MTP boards .............. MTP T 15HD RSA: 4.30 watts

MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ: 8.38 watts

MTP T AV: 2.69 watts

MTP R AV: 3.92 watts

Power input requirements for boards . 12 VDC, 1.0 A, supplied by the PowerCage enclosure

Temperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling .......................................... Enclosure: fans, front to back

Boards: convection, within the PowerCage enclosure

Thermal dissipation ........................ 27.6 BTU/hr

Mounting — PowerCage enclosure

Rack mount ............................. Yes

Enclosure type ................................ Metal

Enclosure dimensions

PowerCage enclosure .............. 5.25" H x 17.0" W x 12.25" D (3U high, full rack wide)

13.3 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 31.2 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors on the optional boards. Width excludes rack ears.)

PowerCage FOX boards ........... Each ts a double slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Each ts a double slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

All other boards ....................... Each ts a single slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

Product weight

PowerCage enclosure .............. 11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)

PowerCage FOX boards ........... 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)

All other boards ....................... 0.8 lbs (0.4 kg)

Shipping weight

PowerCage enclosure .............. 13 lbs (6 kg)

Boards ..................................... 2 lbs (1 kg) each

Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety ...................................... CE, c-UL, UL

Additionally for FOX boards: FDA Class 1

EMI/EMC ................................. CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor

NOTE: All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 21

8.0-022112-D9

Part Numbers

Included Parts

Optional Accessories

The following items are included with the PowerCage 1600 Modular Power Enclosure:

Included Parts Replacement

Part Number

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure (3U, 16-slot frame) 60-978-01
Rack mounting brackets

Blank slot covers: 1 single slot, 7 dual slot, 1 power supply cover

Self-adhesive rubber feet

Extron software disk (which includes guides)

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure Setup Guide

The following items are sold separately from the enclosure:

PowerCage Power Supply and Boards Part Number

PowerCage 1600 Power Supply Kit

Redundant Power Supply Option

PowerCage FOX Tx VGA MM
PowerCage FOX Rx VGA MM
PowerCage FOX Tx VGA SM
PowerCage FOX Rx VGA SM

Fiber optic extender for VGA, audio, and RS-232

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI MM
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI SM

Fiber optic extender for DVI, audio, and RS-232

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus MM
PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus MM
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus SM
PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus SM

Fiber optic extender for DVI, audio, and RS-232

PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI MM
PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI MM
PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI SM
PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI SM

Fiber optic extender for HDMI, audio, and RS-232

PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI MM
PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI SM

Fiber optic extender for multi-rate SDI

PowerCage FOX Tx AV MM
PowerCage FOX Rx AV MM
PowerCage FOX Tx AV SM
PowerCage FOX Rx AV SM

Fiber optic extender for video, audio, and RS-232

PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI MM
PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI MM
PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI SM
PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI SM

Fiber optic extender for HDMI, audio, and RS-232

Multimode transmitter
Multimode receiver
Singlemode transmitter
Singlemode receiver

Multimode transmitter
Singlemode receiver

Multimode transmitter
Multimode receiver
Singlemode transmitter
Singlemode receiver

Multimode transmitter
Multimode receiver
Singlemode transmitter
Singlemode receiver

Multimode transceiver
Singlemode transceiver

Multimode transmitter
Multimode receiver
Singlemode transmitter
Singlemode receiver

Multimode transmitter
Multimode receiver
Singlemode transmitter
Singlemode receiver

70-784-01

70-699-11
70-699-21
70-699-12
70-699-22

70-700-11
70-700-12

70-873-11
70-873-21
70-873-12
70-873-22

70-889-11
70-889-21
70-889-12
70-889-22

70-701-01
70-701-02

70-702-11
70-702-21
70-702-12
70-702-22

70-889-11
70-889-21
70-889-12
70-889-22

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 22

PowerCage Power Supply and Boards Part Number

PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA

Twisted pair transmitter for VGA and audio or RS-232

PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Twisted pair receiver for VGA and audio or RS-232 with skew equalization

PowerCage MTP T AV

Twisted pair transmitter for composite or S-video and audio

PowerCage MTP R AV

Twisted pair receiver for composite or S-video and audio

70-817-01

70-818-01

70-815-01

70-816-01

Cables Part Number

9-pin D female to 2.5 mm TRS configuration cable 70-335-01

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Specications and Part Numbers 23

Index

A

accessories

part number list 22

air flow

direction and space to allow for
cooling 7

alarm

for loss of fiber link 2
LEDs 9

application diagram 3

B

blank panels or blank plates.
See blank slot covers

blank slot covers 6

covering empty slots during
operation 4, 5

quantity of included parts 22
removing to install boards 6

boards

installing into the enclosure 6
part numbers for ordering 22

board status LEDs

location and functions 9
relationship to rear panel slot

numbers 5

brackets

attaching to enclosure for rack
mounting 7

included parts 22

C

cable type

for MTP boards 2

cabling and testing 8

communication selection (Comm
Select) button

how to use 11
location and function 10

Config port

location, description, pin
configuration 10

D

double pole/neutral fusing 4

E

ESD

using precautions against
electrostatic discharge 6

F

fan

fan status LEDs: location and
function 10

rack mounting and ventillation 7

features 1

front panel 9
PowerCage Enclosure and System

1
PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic

Extender Boards 2
PowerCage MTP Twisted Pair

Extender Boards 2
rear panel 5

FOX 500 Series

compatibility with 2

FOXBOX

compatibility with 2

H

hot-swappable design 2

grounding and electrostatic
discharge 6

I

included parts 22
installing transmitter and receiver

boards 6

M

mounting the unit 7

rack mounting 7
space required for air circulation

and cooling 7

O

optional accessories 22

P

part numbers 22

accessories 22
included parts 22

power LEDs for fans

location and function 10

power supply

power supply (PSU) status LEDs

location and functions 9

redundant power supply

part number 22
part number, hot swappability 2

slot locations 5

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Index 24

R

S

T

rack mounting

included parts: brackets 22
instructions 7

RS-232 control and configuration.
See also communication selection
(Comm Select) button

Config port pin configuration 10
RS-232 protocol 10
setting up communication with

the boards 11

Simple Instruction Set (SIS) 11

Config port (front panel) and 11

slots

location and numbering 5

space

amount required for air
circulation 7

temperature status (Temp) LED

location and function 10

PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Index 25

Extron Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years

from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty

workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components,

to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is
returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America,
and Central America:

Extron Electronics
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Anaheim, CA 92805

U.S.A.

Europe and Africa:

Extron Europe
Hanzeboulevard 10
3825 PH Amersfoort

The Netherlands

Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan
Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan

China:

Extron China
686 Ronghua Road
Songjiang District
Shanghai 201611
China

Asia:

Extron Asia
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PM Industrial Bldg.
Singapore 368363

Middle East:

Extron Middle East
Dubai Airport Free Zone
F12, PO Box 293666
United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Singapore

This limited warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or
mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or if modifications were made to the product that were not

authorized by Extron.

NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return

Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.

USA: [phone] Europe: +31.33.453.4040
Asia: +65.6383.4400 Japan: +81.3.3511.7655

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage

during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the
name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality,
performance, merchantability, or tness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct,
indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been

advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may
not apply to you.

Extron Headquarters

+1.800.633.9876 (Inside USA/Canada Only)
Extron USA - West Extron USA - East

+1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1794
+1.714.491.1517 FAX [phone] FAX

Extron Europe

+800.3987.6673
(Inside Europe Only)

+31.33.453.4040
+31.33.453.4050 FAX

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Extron Asia

+800.7339.8766
(Inside Asia Only)

+65.6383.4400
+65.6383.4664 FAX

Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655
+81.3.3511.7656 FAX

Extron China

+4000.398766
Inside China Only

+86.21.3760.1568
+86.21.3760.1566 FAX

Extron Middle East

+971.4.2991800
+971.4.2991880 FAX

Extron Korea

+82.2.3444.1571
+82.2.3444.1575 FAX

Extron India

1800.3070.3777
Inside India Only

+91-80-3055.3777
[phone] FAX