Extron Electronics FOX DA8 Setup Guide

FOX DA8 • Setup Guide

OPTICAL

RS-232

This sheet provides quick start instructions for an
experienced installer to set up and operate the
Extron® FOX DA8 fiber optic distribution amplifier.

Installation

Step 1 — Mounting

Turn off or disconnect the power sources to all equipment and
mount the FOX DA8 as required.

Step 2 — Optical Input

Connect a fiber optic transmitter to the FOX DA8 rear panel input
connector.

NOTE: The input (right) LC connector of transceiver block 1 is

the only functional input connector. Input LC connectors are
not functional for transceiver blocks 2 through 8.

Step 3 — Optical Outputs

Connect up to eight fiber cables between the FOX DA Output LC
connectors (the left-hand connector on each transceiver block) and
compatible receivers.

Step 4 — Remote Connector

z Connect a host device to the rear

panel RS-232 port.

z Connect a host device to the front panel

Configuration port via an optional
TRS RS-23 cable (part number 70-335-01).

Tx Rx

LINK

DA

LINK

FunctionPin

TX

Transmit data

RX

Receive data

Gnd

Signal ground

1 2*

Optional for

*

Return Data

1

OUT IN

3

OPTICAL

2* 1

LINK

Transmitter

2

INPUT

Receiver

LINK

Step 5 — Power

Use a standard IEC power cord connect the
FOX DA8 power connector and a 100 VAC to
240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.

Do not tin the wires!

Gnd ( )
Rx
Tx

Bidirectional

Controlling

Device

Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)

FOX DA8 • Setup Guide (Continued)

Extron
FOX DA8

Fiber Optic Distribution Amplifer

FOX DA8

RS-232

8

OUTN/A

TxRx

7

OUT N/A

6

OUT N/A

5

N/A

OUT

FOX 500 Rx

RS-232

PASS THRU

LINK

Tx Rx NA

ALARM

RS-232

OPTIONAL FOR

*

CONTROL

RETURN DATA

1 2

R

Tx Rx

AUDIO OUTPUT

L

B

RGB OUTPUTS

RGB

G

R

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

V

H

Extron
FOX 500 Rx

Fiber Optic Receiver

Extron
SI 26X

Two-way Ceiling
Speakers

POWER

1

OPTICAL

LINK

2*

RGB Output

MPA 122
OUTPUTS
4/8 Ohms

US

C

R

REMOTE

L

INPUTS

10V
VOL/MUTE

R

L

L

R

Extron
MPA 122

Mini Power
Amplier

PC

Local
Monitor

Extron
FOX 500 Tx

Fiber Optic
Transmitter

Audio Input

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

Extron
FOX 500 Rx

Fiber Optic Receiver

RGB Input

RGB OUTPUTS

RGB

R G B

V

H

OPTICAL OUTPUTS
4

OUT N/A

3

N/A

OUT

2

OUT N/A

1

IN

OUT

100-240V 0.3A

INPUT

FOX 500 Tx

RS-232

OPTICAL

LINK

1 2*

PASS THRU

LINK

Tx Rx NA

ALARM

OPTIONAL FOR

*

RS-232

RETURN DATA

CONTROL

Tx Rx 1 2

AUDIO INPUTS

L R

INPUT LOOP THRU

RGB INPUT

RGB

OR

R G B

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

H V

FOX 500 Rx

RS-232

1

OPTICAL

LINK

PASS THRU

2*

LINK

Tx Rx NA

ALARM

RS-232

OPTIONAL FOR

*

CONTROL

RETURN DATA

R

Tx Rx 1 2

AUDIO OUTPUT

L

RGB Output

Extron
FOX 500 DVI Rx

Fiber Optic Receiver

Projector

50/60 Hz

INPUT

DVI Output

Flat Panel
Display

Figure 1. Typical FOX DA8 Application

WARNING: This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and

dangerous to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached
dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.

Projector

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