Extron Electronics FOX DA8 Plus User Manual

FOX DA8 Plus

Eight Output Fiber Optic Distribution Ampliﬁer

User Guide

Distribution Ampliﬁers

68-2145-01 Rev. B

07 12

Safety Instructions • English

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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

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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 xation • 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 orices • 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。

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 guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference; the user must correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits. For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances,

EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety

and Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.

Speciﬁcations Availability

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

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications the following 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.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

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 Click the OK button.

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” represents the capital letter “o.”

File menu, select New.

Trademarks

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

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

About this Guide ............................................. 1

About the FOX DA8 Plus .................................. 2

Features ........................................................... 3

Installation and Operation ..................... 4

Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Features ......................................... 7

System Operation ............................................ 7

Configuration .............................................. 8

.......................................... 4

Remote Control ....................................... 9

Remote Control Ports ....................................... 9

Simple Instruction Set Control ........................ 10

Host-to-interface Communications ............. 10

Start-up Message ....................................... 10

Error Responses.......................................... 10

Timeout ..................................................... 10

Using the Command and Response Table ... 10

FOX Extenders Control Program ..................... 12

Installing the Software ............................... 12

Using the Program ..................................... 13

Firmware Upgrade ..................................... 15

Reference Information ..........................19

Part Numbers and Accessories ........................ 19

FOX DA8 Plus Part Numbers ....................... 19

Included Parts ............................................ 19

Optional Accessories .................................. 19

Compatible Equipment .............................. 20

Fiber Cables ............................................... 21

Mounting the Unit ......................................... 22

Rack Mounting UL Guidelines .................... 22

FOX DA8 Plus • Contents v

FOX DA8 Plus • Contents vi

Introduction

The topics covered in this section are:

• About this Guide

• About the FOX DA8 Plus

• Features

WARNING: Risk of serious physical injury: The FOX DA8 Plus outputs continuous

invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.

• Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into

• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber

About this Guide

This guide contains information about the two models of Extron FOX DA8 Plus fiber optic

distribution amplifiers (DAs). The FOX DA8 Plus is available in two transmission modes that define the transmission range of the DA:

• FOX DA8 Plus MM — A 1-input, 8-output multimode DA, with a range of up to 2 km

(6561 feet) on the input and on each output

• FOX DA8 Plus SM — A 1-input, 8-output singlemode DA, with a very long range of up

to 30 km (18.75 miles) on the input and on each output

the fiber optic cables themselves.

cable is unplugged.

NOTES: • The multimode and singlemode DAs are physically and functionally

identical with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this guide, the terms “FOX DA8 Plus” and “FOX DA” refer to a DA of either transmission mode.

• Many products are compatible with the FOX DA8 Plus. They are identified

where appropriate, but not specifically described in this guide.

• The FOX DA8 Plus MM and the FOX DA8 Plus SM are not compatible.

FOX DA8 Plus • Introduction 1

About the FOX DA8 Plus

Ceiling

The FOX DA8 Plus units are singlemode and multimode ultra-high performance fiber optic distribution amplifiers. The DA (see figure 1) accepts a proprietary input optical signal from

a compatible Extron fiber optic transmitter (Tx) or other device. The optical signal can include

video, audio, and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver [Rx]) RS-232 communications.

Extron

Local Monitor

Audio Input

FOX 500 Tx

Fiber Optic Transmitter

RGB Input

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx Rx NA

RS-232 CONTROL

Tx Rx

AUDIO INPUTS

INPUT LOOP THRU

RGB INPUT

RGB

R G

100-240V 0.3A

50-60Hz

100-240V 0.3A

50-60Hz

Extron FOX 500 Rx

Fiber Optic Receiver

Extron FOX DA8 Plus

Fiber Optic Distribution Amplifer

FOX DA8 Plus

RS-232

(4)1x2

(2)1x4

(1)1x8

OUTN/A

TxRx

OUT N/A

OPTICAL OUTPUTS

N/A

OUT

OUT N/A

OUT IN

Extron

FOX 500 Rx

RS-232

OPTICAL

LINK

PASS THRU

FOX 500 DVI Rx

LINK

Tx Rx

ALARM

RS-232

OPTIONAL FOR

CONTROL

RETURN DATA

Tx Rx 1 2

Fiber Optic Receiver

100-240V 0.3A

INPUT

50/60 Hz

FOX 500 Rx

RS-232

OPTICAL

LINK

PASS THRU

LINK

Tx Rx

ALARM

RS-232

OPTIONAL FOR

CONTROL

RETURN DATA

Tx Rx 1 2

AUDIO OUTPUTS

RGB OUTPUT

RGB

100-240V 0.3A

50-60Hz

FOX 500 Rx

Extron

RS-232

OPTICAL

LINK

PASS THRU

LINK

Tx Rx NA

ALARM

FOX 500 Rx

RS-232

OPTIONAL FOR

CONTROL

RETURN DATA

Tx Rx 1 2

AUDIO OUTPUTS

DVI - D OUTPUT

100-240V 0.3A

50-60Hz

Fiber Optic Receiver

DVI Output

DVI - D OUTPUT

100-240V 0.3A

50-60Hz

Extron FOX 500 DVI Rx

Fiber Optic Receiver

RGB Output

Projector

FOX 500 Tx

OPTICAL

LINK

1 2*

LINK

ALARM

OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

1 2

AUDIO OUTPUTS

RGB OUTPUT

RGB

H V

MPA 152

LISTED 17TT AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS

POWER

12V 3A MAX

Extron

FOX 500 Rx

MPA 152

RS-232

OPTICAL

LINK

PASS THRU

LINK

Tx Rx

ALARM

Mini Power

RS-232

OPTIONAL FOR

CONTROL

RETURN DATA

Tx Rx 1 2

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Amplier

DVI Output

4/8

OUTPUT

OHMS

CLASS 2 WIRING

REMOTE

DO NOT GROUND

OR SHORT

SPEAKER OUTPUTS!

VOL/MUTE 50mA

10V

INPUTS

Flat Panel Display

Extron SI 26X

Two-way Speakers

RGB Output

Flat Panel

Projector

Display

Figure 1. Typical FOX DA8 Plus Application

NOTES: • Compatible optical signals are digital signals from 2.0 Mbps through

4.25 Gbps that are sent and received via fiber optic SFP modules.

• The video component of the signal from an Extron Tx can be either

VGA - UXGA RGB video, High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), or digital visual interface (DVI) video.

• Distribution of HDMI video is not HDCP-compliant.

• The serial component of the signal is for applications such as projector control

and transmitter control of the receiver.

The FOX DA8 Plus actively splits the proprietary signal into eight identical optical signals and outputs the signals on fiber optic cables to compatible receivers.

NOTES: • The eight optical outputs are identical.

• The FOX DA8 Plus does not support transmission of a return (Rx-to-Tx) serial

data stream.

• The DA can receive and send the proprietary signal from and to any compatible

Extron fiber optic transmitter, receiver, or switcher (see “Compatible

Equipment” on page 20 for a partial list of compatible products).

The connected receivers convert the proprietary signals back to video (RGB, HDMI, or DVI, depending on the source transmitter and the receiver), audio, and serial RS-232

communication, and output the signals locally. For video resolutions up to 1900x1200, the video outputs for the receivers are a perfect, pixel-for-pixel or digital recreation of the video signal input to the FOX DA8 Plus via a transmitter.

FOX DA8 Plus • Introduction 2

Features

Ultra high performance — Outputs up to eight perfect, pixel-by-pixel RGBHV or digital

video transmissions to compatible receivers. The FOX DA8 Plus can handle analog video

resolutions up to 1900x1200 at 60 Hz. Higher resolutions can be transmitted, but with some

loss of video quality. Optical input and outputs — The FOX DA8 Plus inputs and outputs the optical signal on

LC video connectors. Active and individually isolated outputs — The FOX DA8 Plus uses active signal splitting

to maintain equal transmitter power to all outputs, maximizing distance capabilities by ensuring full availability of optical loss budget for each output.

Three user selectable DA configurations — Configurable as a single 8-output distribution amplifier, or as two 4-output or four 2-output distribution amplifiers.

Selectable input reclocking — Reshapes and restores timing of the digital signal on the

input (affecting the buffered output) at a rate selected among 4.25 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, or

1.25 Gbps. You can also bypass the reclocking function.

Remote control operation — The DA can be remotely controlled via either of two remote

control ports. Control is using either the Simple Instructrion Set (SIS™) or the Extron FOX Extenders Control Program.

Front panel USB configuration port — The FOX DA8 Plus features a front panel USB port

provides easy access for remote control operation. RS-232 control — The FOX DA8 Plus features a rear panel RS-232 serial port for remote

control operation. Rack mounting — The unit is rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack, using

an Extron full size rack shelf. Power — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, internal power supply provides worldwide power

compatibility.

FOX DA8 Plus • Introduction 3

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