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FOX RS 104

Four Port Fiber Optic RS-232 Inserter
User Guide
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Software Commands
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Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
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ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
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From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.
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Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................. 1
About the Inserter ............................................... 1
Fiber Cable Transmission Modes .................... 3
Features ............................................................. 4
Installation and Operation .................................. 5
Rear Panel Connections ..................................... 5
Making Connections ....................................... 7
Operation ........................................................... 8
Front Panel Features ....................................... 8
Rear Panel Reset Operations .......................... 9
Performing Soft System Resets
(Resets 3, 4, and 5) ....................................... 9
System Operation ......................................... 11
Remote Control ................................................... 12
Simple Instruction Set Control .......................... 12
Host-to-Unit Instructions ............................... 12
Unit-initiated Messages................................. 12
Error Responses ........................................... 12
Using the Command and Response Tables .. 13
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 13
HTML Operation ............................................... 17
Opening the Embedded Web Pages ............. 17
Status Tab .................................................... 18
Configuration Tab ......................................... 19
File Management Tab .................................... 27
Special Characters ........................................... 28
Reference Information ...................................... 29
Part Numbers, Accessories, and Cables ........... 29
Inserter Part Numbers................................... 29
Mounting Accessories .................................. 29
Cables .......................................................... 30
Mounting the Inserter ........................................ 31
Tabletop Use ................................................ 31
Mounting Kits ............................................... 31
UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines ...................... 31
vFOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Table of Contents
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Table of Contents vi

Introduction

WARNING: Risk of eye injury: The fiber optic FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter outputs
continuous invisible light that may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.
• Do not look into the fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables
themselves.
• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is
unplugged.
This section introduces the Extron FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter, including:
• About this Guide
• About the Inserter
• Features

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter.
NOTE: Throughout this guide, the FOX RS 104 is referred to as “the inserter” for brevity.

About the Inserter

The FOX RS 104 is a four fiber optic port RS-232 Inserter that provides local insertion points on the input (see figure 1, on the next page) or output (see figure 2 on page 3) of a fiber optic matrix switcher for long-haul RS-232 control. Each port provides a bidirectional fiber optic connection to a FOX matrix switcher for the insertion and extraction of control data, while maintaining a continuous pass-through link for video and audio. The inserter can be installed, along with its control system, in the same equipment rack as the matrix switcher, rather than at the remote fiber optic transmitter or receiver location.
The LAN port on the inserter allows direct insertion of bidirectional serial control to individual fiber optic inputs or outputs, simplifying control and eliminating the need for additional transmitters, receivers, and extra cabling.
The inserter is compatible with all FOX 500, FOXBOX, and PowerCage FOX products with RS-232 control now and in the future.
The inserter is housed in a 6-inch deep, half rack width, 1U high metal enclosure. With optional rack shelves, the inserter can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The inserter has a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 20-watt power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.
The inserter can be remotely controlled using either built-in HTML pages or the Simple Instruction Set (SIS™), available via the rear panel LAN port. The SIS is a set of basic ASCII code commands that provide simple control through a control system or PC without the need to enter long strings of code.
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Introduction 1
ANAHEIM, CA
RESET
REMOTE
RS-232/RS-422
LAN
BI-LEVEL
TRI-LEVEL
ACT LINK
100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.
100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER
CORDS BEFORE SERVICING
SWITCH
REFERENCE
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY
1 - 8
9 - 16
17 - 24
25 - 32
OUT
IN
A
OUT
IN
D
OUT
IN
C
OUT
IN
B
OUT
IN
E
OUT
IN
H
OUT
IN
G
OUT
IN
F
OUT
IN
A
OUT
IN
D
OUT
IN
C
OUT
IN
B
OUT
IN
E
OUT
IN
H
OUT
IN
G
OUT
IN
F
OUT
IN
A
OUT
IN
D
OUT
IN
C
OUT
IN
B
OUT
IN
E
OUT
IN
H
OUT
IN
G
OUT
IN
F
OUT
IN
A
OUT
IN
D
OUT
IN
C
OUT
IN
B
OUT
IN
E
OUT
IN
H
OUT
IN
G
OUT
IN
F
MM R
SM R
MM R
SM R
100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
-- A MAX
A B
1
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
A B
2
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
A B
3
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
A B
4
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
LAN
RESET
FLEX I/O
SWITCHED 12VDC 40W MAX TOTAL
LAN
1 2 3 4 G
COM1
TxRx G G G G
RTS CTS
IR/SERIAL
1
S G S G
2
RELAY
3
S G S G
+- + -
+- +-
4 1 21 2 3 4
3 4
5
S G S G
6 7
S G S G
8 5 6 7 8
COM2
TxRx
COM3
TxRx
COM7
TxRx
COM4
TxRx G G G G
RTS CTS
COM5
TxRx
COM6
TxRx
COM8
TxRx
eBUS
+V PWR OUT = 12W
DG -S+S
5A MAX
100-240V 50-60Hz
AUDIO
RGB/YUV INPUT
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RS-232
OVER FIBER
ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
12V
1.0A MAX
POWER
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RGB/
YUV
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
CONFIG
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
AUDIO
RGB/YUV INPUT
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RS-232
OVER FIBER
ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
12V
1.0A MAX
POWER
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RGB/
YUV
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
CONFIG
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
AUDIO
RGB/YUV INPUT
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RS-232
OVER FIBER
ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
12V
1.0A MAX
POWER
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RGB/
YUV
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
CONFIG
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
AUDIO
RGB/YUV INPUT
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RS-232
OVER FIBER
ALARM
Tx Rx 1 2
12V
1.0A MAX
POWER
FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
RGB/
YUV
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
CONFIG
OPTICAL
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
PTZ Camera 4PTZ Camera 3PTZ Camera 1 PTZ Camera 2
Ethernet
RS-232
Fiber
FiberFiber
Fiber
RS-232 RS-232 RGB RS-232 RGB RGB RGB
Ethernet
Ethernet
Extron FOX Matrix 3200
Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher
Extron FOX RS 104
Fiber Optic RS-232 Inserter
TCP/ IP
Network
Extron IPCP 505
IP Link Control Processor
Extron TLP 1000TV
10" Tabletop TouchLink Touchpanel
Extron FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV
Fiber Optic Transmitter
Figure 1. Typical Inserter Application on the Matrix Switcher Input
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Introduction 2
Extron FOX Matrix 3200
Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher
OUT
IN
1 - 8
RESET
BI-LEVEL
TRI-LEVEL
SWITCH
REFERENCE
Tx Rx
9 - 16
17 - 24
25 - 32
100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER
CORDS BEFORE SERVICING
100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.
1
Tx Rx
A B
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
RS-232
AUDIO
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
A
OUT
IN
A
OUT
IN
A
OUT
IN
A
2
Tx Rx
A B
Rx
LINK
POWER 12V
1.0A MAX
ALARM
ANAHEIM, CA
REMOTE
RS-232/RS-422
LAN
ACT LINK
100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
-- A MAX
Extron FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
Fiber Optic Receiver
DVI
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
CONFIG
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
POWER
MODE
12V
DVI-D OUTPUT
1.0A MAX
1ON2
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
OUT
IN
C
IN
C
IN
C
IN
C
4
Tx Rx
IN
D
OUT
IN
D
OUT
IN
D
OUT
IN
D
LAN
RESET
OUT
IN
E
OUT
IN
E
OUT
IN
E
OUT
IN
E
Extron FOX RS 104
Fiber Optic RS-232 Inserter
OUT
IN
F
OUT
IN
F
OUT
IN
F
OUT
IN
F
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY
OUT
IN
G
OUT
IN
G
OUT
IN
G
OUT
IN
G
100-240V 50-60Hz
COM1
TxRx G G G G
+- + -
SWITCHED 12VDC 40W MAX TOTAL
COM4
3 4
TxRx G G G G
+- +-
5A MAX
Extron IPCP 505
IP Link Control Processor
B
B
B
B
Tx Rx
IN
IN
IN
IN
3
A B
Tx Rx
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY
Tx Rx
A B
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY
Tx Rx
OUT
H
OUT
H
OUT
H
OUT
H
COM2
COM3
COM7
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
COM5
COM6
COM8
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
Ethernet
MM R
IN
SM R
IN
MM R
IN
IN
SM R
2
3
4 1 21 2 3 4
1
eBUS
S G S G
S G S G
RTS CTS
+V
DG -S+S
LAN
PWR OUT = 12W
RELAY
IR/SERIAL
5
6 7
8 5 6 7 8
FLEX I/O
S G S G
S G S G
RTS CTS
1 2 3 4 G
Ethernet
TCP/ IP
Network
Ethernet
Rx
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
RS-232
AUDIO
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
DVI
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
LINK
ALARM
CONFIG
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
POWER
MODE
12V
DVI-D OUTPUT
1.0A MAX
1ON2
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
DVI
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
CONFIG
MODE
DVI-D OUTPUT
1ON2
Rx
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
RS-232
AUDIO
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
DVI
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
LINK
ALARM
CONFIG
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
POWER
MODE
12V
DVI-D OUTPUT
1.0A MAX
1ON2
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
OPTICAL
RS-232
AUDIO
ALARM
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
RS-232RS-232RS-232RS-232DVI DVI DVI DVI
Extron TLP 1000TV
10" Tabletop TouchLink Touchpanel
Flat Panel Display 1 Flat Panel Display 2 Flat Panel Display 3 Flat Panel Display 4
Figure 2. Typical Inserter Application on the Matrix Switcher Output
Fiber Cable Transmission Modes
Two versions of the inserter are documented in this guide. They are categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which defines the effective range of transmission:
• Multimode — Long distance, up to 300 m (985 feet)
• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Introduction 3

Features

RS-232 insertion to or extraction from one or more of the fiber optic outputs (or both insertion and extraction) from the Ethernet port— Allows direct insertion of
bidirectional serial control data into an optical signal.
Standard fiber optic signal architecture — Compatible optical signals are digital signals from 270 Mbps through 4.25 Gbps that are sent and received via fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) modules with LC-type connectors. The inserter is compatible with FOX matrix switchers and DAs and FOX, FOXBOX, and PowerCage FOX transmitters and receivers.
Buffered fiber optic outputs — Original power level is maintained on each output to maximize distance capabilities and ensure full availability of optical loss budget.
Output reclocking — Reshapes and restores timing of the digital signal.
Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables Web-based remote management,
monitoring, and control.
Ethernet connectivity for integration with a control system — Eliminates the need for separate control system wiring to remote devices.
Real-time status LED indicators for troubleshooting and monitoring — Rear panel LEDs verify link status and power.
Rack-mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure
Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power
supply provides worldwide power compatibility.
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Introduction 4
Installation and
Operation
This section details the installation and operation of the FOX RS 104 Inserter, including:
• Rear Panel Connections
• Operation

Rear Panel Connections

4
1 1 1 1
2 3
100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
0.3 A MAX
1
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
ABABABAB
1a 1b
1c 1d
Tx Rx
2
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
3
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
4
Tx Rx
FOX RS 104
LAN
RESET
Figure 3. FOX RS 104 Inserter Connectors
a Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — Each port, 1 through 4, has two SFP optical
transceiver modules with LC connectors, labeled “A” and “B”. How to connect these transceivers is determined by where the inserter is installed, typically on the input of a matrix switcher or on the output. Transceiver B is connected to an internal UART that inserts serial communications into the fiber optic signal or extracts the serial communications, depending on the application. See “Fiber connection examples” on page 7 for detailed connection diagrams in typical applications.
WARNING: Risk of eye injury. The fiber optic FOX inserter outputs continuous
invisible light that may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
NOTE: Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your inserter. Typically,
singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.
Ä Tx A — For one-way communications from the inserter to a downstream device,
typically a matrix switcher, connect a fiber optic cable to the Tx A LC connector.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the In or Rx connector on the downstream device.
Å Rx A — For one-way transmission from an upstream device, typically a matrix
switcher, connect a fiber optic cable to the Rx A LC connector.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Out or Tx connector on the upstream device.
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Installation and Operation 5
û Tx B — For one-way communications from the inserter to a downstream device,
which typically can be either a receiver or a transmitter, depending on the application, connect a fiber optic cable to the Tx B LC connector.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Rx connector on the downstream device.
ü Rx B — For one-way transmission from an upstream device, which typically can be
either a transmitter or a receiver, depending on the application, connect a fiber optic cable to the Rx B LC connector.
Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector on the upstream device.
Tx Link and Rx Link LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is received).
b LAN port — For IP control of the inserter with SIS commands or downloaded HTML
pages from the inserter and to insert serial data into and extract it from the fiber stream, connect the unit to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC for control and serial data insertion and extraction from anywhere in the world. See “LAN port cabling” on page 8 for connection information.
Link LED indicator — The green (link) LED indicates that the inserter is properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily.
Act LED indicator — The yellow (activity) LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This LED should flicker as the inserter communicates.
c Reset button — The recessed Reset button initiates four levels of inserter
reset. For four different reset levels, press and hold the button while the inserter is running or while you power up the inserter.
See “Rear Panel Reset Operations” on page 9 for details.
• Events (mode 3) reset — Toggles events monitoring on and off.
• IP settings (mode 4) reset — Resets the IP functions of the inserter.
RESET
NOTE: The IP settings reset does not replace any user-installed firmware.
• Absolute (mode 5) reset — Restore the inserter to the default factory conditions.
• Hard reset — Restore the inserter to the default factory conditions and return the
inserter to the default firmware that shipped with the unit.
NOTES:
• Factory loaded firmware is active until it is replaced or the power is cycled.
• Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.
d AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to
connect the FOX RS 104 to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Installation and Operation 6

Making Connections

FOX Matrix Switcher
Fiber connection examples
The fiber optic cable connections is determined by the installation relative to a matrix switcher.
When the inserter is installed on matrix switcher input (see figure 4, below):
• SFP transceiver B (a) receives the source optical signal, consisting of video and audio.
• The inserter throughputs the RS-232 stream via the LAN port (b) and inserts it into or
extracts it from the optical signal stream via the UART and SFP transceiver B (c).
• The inserter outputs the video and audio optical signal on SFP A (d). It outputs the
inserted serial stream to the transmitter (which routes it to the controlling device) on SFP A (e).
Tx
Rx
FOX Transmitter
Video & Audio
Video & Audio
OUT
IN
Inserted RS-232
5
Tx Rx
4
AB
1
Tx Rx
UART
RS-232
3
1
LAN
UART Port Telnet Port
1 2 3 4
Ethernet
2
LAN
2001 2002 2003 2004
Control
PC or
Control System
Video & Audio
FOX Matrix Switcher
Figure 4. Typical Wiring Diagram for an Inserter on a Matrix Switcher Input
When the inserter is installed on matrix switcher output (see figure 5, below):
• SFP transceiver A (a) receives the source optical signal.
• The inserter throughputs the RS-232 command stream via the LAN port (b) and inserts it
into or extracts it from the optical signal stream via the UART and SFP transceiver B (c).
• The inserter outputs the optical signal, with the inserted serial stream, to the receiver on
SFP B (d).
OUT
IN
Video, Audio, & Inserted RS-232
Tx
Rx
FOX RS 104
Fiber Optic RS-232 Inserter
UART
RS-232
4
Tx Rx
3
LAN
1
Tx Rx
1
AB
Fiber optic signal Ethernet signal Internal signal
UART Port Telnet Port
1 2 3 4
2
Ethernet
LAN
2001 2002 2003 2004
Control
PC or
Control System
FOX Receiver
Figure 5. Typical Wiring Diagram for an Inserter on a Matrix Switcher Output
FOX RS 104
Fiber Optic RS-232 Inserter
Optical return signal
Fiber optic signal Ethernet signal Internal signal
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LAN port cabling
Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable
It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cable type and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 feet (100 m).
NOTES: • Donotusestandardtelephonecables.Telephonecablesdonotsupport
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.
• Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.
The cable used depends on your network speed. The inserter supports both 10 Mbps (10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet), half-duplex and full-duplex Ethernet connections.
• 10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum.
• 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.
The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (see figure 6).
• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the inserter
• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the FOX inserter to an Ethernet LAN
Pins:
12345678
Pin
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
Connector
RJ-45
A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.
End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2
Wire color
1
White-green
2
Green
3
White-orange
4
Blue
5
White-blue
6
Orange
7
White-brown
8
Brown
T568A T568B
Wire color
White-orange
Orange
White-green
Blue
White-blue
Green
White-brown
Brown
Pin
Wire color
1
White-orange 2 3
White-green 4
Blue 5
White-blue 6 7
White-brown 8
Brown
A cable that is wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because no pin/pair assignments are swapped.
Wire color
White-orange OrangeOrange White-green
Blue White-blue GreenGreen White-brown
Brown
T568BT568B

Operation

Front Panel Features
Figure 6. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables
INPUT DATA RATE
2.125G
4.25G
FOX RS 104
FIBER RS-232 INSERTER
1 2
Figure 7. FOX RS 104 Front Panel Features
a Power LED — This LED lights green when power is applied. b Input Data Rate switch — This switch selects between the 2.125 Gbits (2G) and
4.25 Gbits (4G) input data rate. After switching data rates, cycle power to the inserter to properly lock onto the selected input data rate.
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Installation and Operation 8
Rear Panel Reset Operations
Release, then immediately press and release again.
RESET
RESET
RESET
Release, then immediately press and release again.
6 seconds
9 seconds
Press and hold the Reset button.
3 seconds
Reset LED flashes once.
Release, then immediately press and release again.
Reset LED flashes twice.
Press and hold the Reset button.
Press and hold the Reset button.
Reset LED flashes
three times.
IP Settings Reset (Mode 4)
Absolute Reset (Mode 5)
Events Reset (Mode 3)
The rear panel Reset button initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or small screwdriver to access it.
See the table on the next page for a summary of the modes.
ATTENTION: Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result
in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller reboot.
Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5)
Perform a soft reset of the inserter as follows (see figure 8):
1. Use a small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the
rear panel Reset LED blinks once (events reset), twice (system reset), or three times (absolute reset).
Figure 8. Resets
2. Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the Reset button
again. Nothing happens if the second momentary press does not occur within 1 second.
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NOTE: The reset modes listed below close all open IP and Telnet connections and close
all sockets. Also, the following modes are separate functions, not a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5.
Reset Mode Comparison and Summary
Mode Activation Result Purpose and notes
1 Hold down the recessed Reset button while
applying power to the inserter.
NOTE: After a mode 1 reset is
performed, update the inserter firmware to the latest version. Do not operate the inserter firmware version that results from the mode 1 reset. If you want to use the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again. See “Firmware Upgrade page” on page 23 for details on uploading firmware.
The inserter reverts to the factory default firmware. Event scripting does not start if the inserter is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings, such as IP settings, are maintained.
NOTE: If you do not want to update firmware, or you
performed a mode 1 reset by mistake, cycle power to the inserter to return to the firmware version that was running before the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS command to confirm that the factory default firmware is no longer running (look for the asterisk [*] following the version number.
Use mode 1 to return the inserter to the factory default firmware version if incompatibility issues arise with user-loaded firmware.
3 Hold the Reset button for approximately
3 seconds, until the Reset LED blinks once, then momentarily press Reset for less than
Mode 3 turns events on or off. During resetting, the Reset LED flashes 2 times if events are starting, 3 times if events are stopping.
Mode 3 is useful for troubleshooting.
1 second within 1 second.
4 Hold the Reset button for approximately
6 seconds, until the Reset LED blinks twice (once at 3 seconds and again at 6 seconds). Then momentarily press Reset for less than 1 second within 1 second.
Mode 4:
• Enables ARP capability.
• Sets the IP address to the factory default.
• Sets the subnet address to the factory default.
• Sets the gateway address to the factory default.
• Sets port mapping to the factory default.
• Turns DHCP off.
• Turns events off.
The Reset LED flashes four times in quick succession during
Mode 4 enables you to set IP address information using ARP and the MAC address.
the reset.
5 Hold the Reset button for approximately
9 seconds, until the Reset LED blinks three times (once at 3 seconds, again at 6 seconds, and then again at 9 seconds). Then momentarily press Reset for less than 1 second within 1 second.
Mode 5 performs a complete reset to factory defaults (with the exception of the firmware):
• Does everything mode 4 does.
• Resets all IP options.
• Removes all files from the inserter.
The reset LED flashes four times in quick succession during the
Mode 5 is useful if you want to start over with configuration and uploading or to replace events. Same as the
E
ZQQQ} SIS
command.
reset.
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System Operation
After the transmitter, all receivers, the matrix switcher, the inserter, and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems are encountered, verify that the cables are routed and connected properly, and that all display devices have identical resolutions and refresh rates. If your problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline. See the contact numbers on the last page of this guide for the Extron office nearest you.
To insert RS-232 commands into the fiber optic signal stream and to extract RS-232 responses from the stream, you need to connect a computer or other Ethernet-capable device to the rear panel LAN port. The LAN connection is also necessary to configure the inserter using either SIS commands or the built-in HTML pages.
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Installation and Operation 11

Remote Control

This section describes the remote control operation of the FOX RS 104, including:
• Simple Instruction Set Control
• HTML Operation
You can use Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands or built-in HTML pages for operation and configuration of the inserter. You can remotely operate the inserter from a PC connected to the LAN port (item b on page 6).

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-Unit Instructions

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to begin or end a command character sequence. When a command is valid, the unit executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the unit to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.
Unit-initiated Messages
The inserter issues the following copyright message when it detects an IP connection. xx is
MM (multimode) or SM (singlemode), Vn.nn is the firmware version number; 60-1273-zz is the
part number of the connected unit.
(c) Copyright 20nn, Extron Electronics FOX RS 104 xx, Vn.nn, 60-1273-zz Day, Date, Time
Error Responses
When the unit receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the unit returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:
E10 – Invalid command E13 – Invalid parameter E14 – Invalid command for this configuration
]]
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Using the Command and Response Tables
ASCII to Hex Conversion Table
•
Space
The command and response table begins on page 15. Either uppercase or lowercase letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the audio level (gain and attenuation) commands. Symbols, defined below, are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command and response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to Hex conversion table below is for use with the command and response table.
Symbol Definitions
] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) } = Carriage return (no line feed)
| = Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the } character)
= Space (hard) character
•
E = Escape key (hex 1B)
W = Can be used interchangeably with the E character
X! = Port number 1 through 4 X@ = Enable and disable status 0 = disable 1 = enable X# = Firmware version v.vv X$ = Verbose firmware version-description-upload date/time. See the Query controller firmware version (verbose) command on page 15. X% = Inserter name (Up to 24 alphanumeric characters)
NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “Special Characters” on page 28).
X^ = Default name FOX-RS-104-nn- plus the last 3 pairs of MAC address. nn is either SM (singlemode) or
MM (multimode).
X& =Timeanddate(forset) Intheformat:MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SSwhere:
MM = month: 01 (January) through 12 (December) DD = day: 01 through 31 YY = year: 00 through 99 HH = hour: 00 through 23 MM = minutes: 00 through 59 SS = seconds: 00 through 59
X* =Timeanddate(forread) Intheformat:Day,•DD•Mmm•YYYY•HH:MM:SSwhere:
Day = weekday: Mon through Sun DD = date: 01 through 31 Mmm = month: Jan through Dec YYYY = year: 2000 through 2099 HH = hour: 00 through 24 MM = minutes: 00 through 59
X( = GMT offset –12.0 through +14.0. Hours and minutes removed from GMT X1) = Daylight Saving Time 0 = Daylight Saving Time off/ignore 2 = Daylight Saving Time on (Europe)
SS = seconds: 00 through 59
1 = Daylight Saving Time on (North America) 3 = Daylight Saving Time on (Brazil)
X1! = IP address ###.###.###.### X1@ = Hardware (MAC) address ##-##-##-##-##-##
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X1# = Number of open connections 0 – 200 X1$ = Password 12 alphanumeric characters
NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “Special Characters” on page 28).
X1% = DHCP 0 =off, 1 = on X1^ = Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 X1& = Parity odd, even, none, mark, space (Only the first letter required.) X1* = Data bits 7, 8 X1( = Stop bits 1, 2 X2) = Port type (always 0 = RS-232) X2! = Verbose mode 0 = clear/none (default for Telnet connection) 2 = tagged responses for queries
1 = verbose mode (default for RS-232) 3 = verbose mode and tagged for queries
NOTE: If tagged responses is enabled, all read commands return the constant string and the value as the set command does
(for example, the read matrix name command, ECN},returnsIpn•
X%]
).
X2@ = Port timeout interval (in 10-sec. increments) 1 (= 10 seconds) – 65000 (default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes) X2# = Direct access port map 0 (= disabled) or 1024 and up (default is 2001)
FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter • Remote Control 14
Command and Response Table for Inserter SIS Commands
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Response
(unit to host)
Additional description
Enable and disable serial insertion ports
Enable one port
Disable one port Enable all ports Disable all ports View port status
EX!
EX! E
0*1LRPT
E
0*0LRPT
EX!
}
*1LRPT
}
*0LRPT
} }
} X@]
LRPT
LrptX!*1
LrptX!*0 Lrpt0*1 Lrpt0*0
] ]
]
]
Enable serial insertion port X! (allow data to be inserted onto fiber optic port Disable serial insertion port X!.
X!
).
Information requests
Request name Request part number
NOTE: There are up to three separate sets of Extron firmware on which the inserter can report: the controller firmware, which is the
overall control firmware; the Ethernet protocol firmware, which handles the Ethernet interface; and the latest optional Extron firmware update, which is available at www.extron.com.
Query firmware version
Example:
Query controller firmware version (verbose)
Response description: Example:
Description
3.00-0.99(1.81-IPL Series -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT)-1.00*(1.81-IPL Series -Wed, 24 Oct 2002 08:02:33 GMT)
Ethernet protocol firmware
I N
Q
Q
0Q
Ethernet protocol firmware version-controller firmware version-updated firmware version
0q
IP Link firmware version
FOX RS 104 nn 60-1273-nn
X#]
]
1.23
X#-X$-X$]
]
nn is either SM (singlemode) or MM (multimode).
]
nn is either 02 (singlemode) or 01 (multimode).
The factory-installed firmware version is 1.23 (sample value only). Provide a detailed status of the Ethernet protocol firmware, the controller firmware, and any firmware upgrade. The firmware that is running is marked by an asterisk (*). A caret (^) indicates that the firmware has a bad checksum or an invalid load. ?.?? indicates that firmware is not loaded.
]
* indicates the version running Upload date and time
Updated firmware version
Resets
System reset Reset flash memory Absolute reset Absolute reset, but retain IP
IP setup
Set inserter name Read inserter name (location) Reset inserter name to factory
default Set time and date Read time and date Set GMT offset
Example:
Read GMT offset Set Daylight Savings Time Read Daylight Savings Time
E E E EZY}
EX%CN} ECN} X%] E
EX&CT} ECT} X*] EX(CZ}
E ECZ} X(] EX1)CX} ECX} X1)]
ZXXX ZFFF ZQQQ
}
•CN
8.3CZ
} } }
}
]
Zpx
]
Zpf
]
Zpq
]
Zpy
X%]
Ipn•
X^]
Ipn•
X&]
Ipt
X(]
Ipz
Ipz+08:30
X1)]
Ipx
]
Reset all settings to factory defaults.
Reset all settings, including IP address and subnet mask. Reset all settings except IP settings to factory defaults.
See X^ definition below.
In the command, the divider between hours and minutes can be either a colon or a period. In the response, the divider is a colon.
8.3 = 8:30.
NOTE: X! = Port number 1 through 4
X@
= Enable and disable status 0 = disable 1 = enable
X#
= Firmware version v.vv
X$
= Verbose firmware version-description-upload date/time. See above.
X%
= Inserter name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters)
X^
= Default name FOX-RS-104-nn- plus the last 3 pairs of MAC address. nn is SM or MM.
X&
= Time and date (for set) In the format: MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS
X*
=Timeanddate(forread) Intheformat:Day,•DD•Mmm•YYYY•HH:MM:SS
X(
= GMT offset –12.0 through +14.0. Hours and minutes removed from GMT
X1)
= Daylight Saving Time 0 = Off/ignore 1 = North America 2 = Europe 3 = Brazil
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Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Information requests (Continued)
Set IP address Read IP address Read hardware address Read # of open connections Set subnet mask Read subnet mask Set gateway IP address Read gateway IP address Set administrator password Read administrator password Reset (clear) administrator
password Set user password Read user password Reset (clear) user password Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on/off status Set serial port parameters
Read serial port parameters Set serial port mode Read serial port mode Set verbose mode Read verbose mode Configure current port timeout Read current port timeout Configure global IP port timeout Read global IP port timeout Set direct access port map Reset direct access port map View direct access port map
EX1!CI} ECI} X1!] ECH} X1@] ECC} X1#] EX1!CS} ECS} X1!] EX1!CG} ECG} X1!] EX1$CA} ECA} X1$] E
}
•CA
EX1$CU} ECU} X1$] E
}
•CU
EX1%DH} EDH} X1%] EX!*X1^,X1&,X1*,X1(CP}
EX!CP} X1^,X1&,X1*,X1(] EX!*X2)CY} EX!CY} X2)] EX2!CV} ECV} X2!] E0*X2@TC} E
} X2@]
0TC
E1*X2@TC} E
} X2@]
1TC
EX2#MD} E
2001MD
}
EMD} X2#]
Response
(unit to host)
X1!]
Ipi
X1!]
Ips
X1!]
Ipg
X1$]
Ipa•
]
Ipa•
X1$]
Ipu•
]
Ipu•
X1%]
Idh
CpnX!•Ccp
CpnX!•Cty
Vrb
Pti0*
Pti1*
Pmd Pmd02001
X1^,X1&,X1*,X1(]
X2)] X2)
X2!]
X2@]
X2@]
X2#]
]
Additional description
Reads MAC address.
is always 0 (RS-232)
Resets the direct access port number to 2001.
NOTE: X! = Port number 1 through 4
X1!
= IP address ###.###.###.###
X1@
= Hardware (MAC) address ##-##-##-##-##-##
X1#
= Number of open connections 0 – 200
X1$
= Password 12 alphanumeric characters
X1%
= DHCP 0 =off, 1 = on
X1^
= Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200
X1&
= Parity odd, even, none, mark, space (Only the first letter required.)
X1*
= Data bits 7 or 8
X1(
= Stop bits 1 or 2
X2)
= Port type (always 0 = RS-232)
X2!
= Verbose mode 0 = clear/none (default for Telnet connection) 2 = tagged responses for queries
1 = verbose mode (default for RS-232) 3 = verbose mode and tagged for queries
X2@
= Port timeout interval 1 (= 10 seconds) – 65000 (default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes)
X2#
= Direct access port map 0 (= disabled) or 1024 and up (default is 2001)
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HTML Operation

Opening the Embedded Web Pages
The inserter can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as the Microsoft Internet Explorer. The display in the browser of the status or operation of the inserter has the appearance of web pages. This chapter describes the factory-installed HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten.
NOTE: If your Ethernet connection to the inserter is unstable, try turning off the proxy
server in your Web browser. In Microsoft Internet Explorer, click
Options > Connections > LAN Settings
and then click OK.
Access the inserter using HTML pages as follows:
1. Start the web browser program.
2. Click in the Address field of the browser.
3. Enter the inserter address in the Address field of the browser.
NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the
factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field.
4. If you want the browser to display a page other than the default page (such as a
custom page that you have uploaded), enter a slash (/) and the file name to open.
, uncheck the
Use a proxy server...
Tools > Internet
box,
NOTES:
• The
• The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see
5. Press the keyboard <Enter> key. The inserter checks to see if it is password protected.
If the inserter is not password protected, it checks and downloads the HTML pages (proceed to step 6).
If the inserter is password protected, the inserter downloads the Windows Security page (see figure 9).
Address
format: <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>/<optional_file_name>.html.
“Special Characters” on page 28).
field of the browser should display the address in the following
Figure 9. Windows Security Page
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Status Tab
NOTE: A User name entry is not required.
6. Click in the Password field and type in the appropriate administrator or user password.
Click the OK button.
The inserter checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly:
• Does the address include a specific file name, such as
10.13.156.10/<file_name>.html? If so, the inserter downloads that HTML page.
• Is there a file in the inserter memory that is named “index.html”?
If so, the inserter downloads “index.html” as the default startup page.
• If neither of the above conditions is true, the inserter downloads the
factory-installed default startup page, “nortxe_index.html” (see figure 10), also known as the System Status page.
System Status page
The System Status page (see figure 10) provides an overall view of the status of the inserter, including each of the four insertion ports. The System Status page is the default page that the inserter downloads when you connect to it. Access the System Status page from other pages by clicking the Status tab.
Figure 10. System Status Page
The status web page periodically updates itself to reflect the latest status of the inserter components. If a value changes, the display shows the change in status the next time it updates.
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Configuration Tab
Refresh
Port Settings
Passwords
Firmware Upgrade
System Settings page
The FOX inserter downloads the System Settings page (see figure 11) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Port Settings, Passwords, and Firmware Upgrade pages by clicking the appropriate link.
Figure 11. System Settings Page
On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all capabilities and editing functions. Users can view all settings with the exception of passwords.
IP Settings fields
The IP Settings fields provide a location for viewing and editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.
Unit Name field — The Unit Name field contains the name used as the “from” information when the inserter e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status. This name field can be changed to any valid name, up to 24 alphanumeric characters.
NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see
“Special Characters” on page 28).
DHCP radio buttons — The DHCP On radio button directs the inserter to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off. Contact the local system administrator to determine if DHCP is appropriate.
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IP Address field — The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected
inserter. This value is encoded in the flash memory of the inserter.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric octets separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
The factory-installed default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other equipment at your installation, you should ask your network administrator for a new, valid address.
NOTE: IP address changes can cause conflicts with other equipment. Only local system
administrators should change IP addresses.
Gateway IP Address field — The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the mail server to be used if the inserter and the mail server are not on the same subnet.
The gateway IP address has the same validity rules as the system IP address.
Subnet Mask field — The
Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the inserter is
on the same subnet as the mail server when you are subnetting.
MAC Address field — The Media Access Control (MAC) Address is hardcoded in the inserter and cannot be changed.
Firmware field — The Firmware field identifies the installed firmware version. This field is hardcoded in the inserter and cannot be changed.
Model field — The Model field identifies the number of inputs and outputs. This field is hardcoded in the inserter and cannot be changed.
Part Number field — The Part Number field identifies the part number of your inserter. This field is hardcoded in the inserter and cannot be changed.
Date/Time Settings fields — The Date/Time Settings fields (see figure 12) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions.
Figure 12. Date/Time Settings Fields
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To sync the inserter clock to the connected PC, click the Local Date/Time button and then click the Submit button.
NOTE: Use of the Local Date/Time button has no effect on the Zone and Daylight
Savings functions.
For more complete control of the date and time settings, change the settings as follows:
1. Click the drop box for the desired value. The adjustable variables are month, day, year,
hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zone. A drop-down scroll box appears (the year drop box is selected in figure 12, on the previous page).
2. Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button or the scroll down button until
the desired value is visible.
3. Click the desired value.
NOTES:
• If setting the time, set the local time. The Zone variable allows you to then
enter the offset from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
• The Zone field identifies the standard time zone selected and displays the
amount of time, in hours and minutes, that the local time varies from the GMT international time reference.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for other variables that need to be changed.
5. If appropriate, select the appropriate Daylight Saving radio button to turn on the
daylight savings time feature for your region or nation.
NOTE: When Daylight Saving Time is turned on, the inserter automatically updates
its internal clock between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall on the date that the time change occurs in the country or region selected. When Daylight Savings Time is turned off, the inserter does not adjust its time reference.
6. Click the Submit button.
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RS-232 Port Settings page
System Settings
Refresh
Passwords
Firmware Upgrade
System Settings
Port Settings
Refresh
Firmware Upgrade
Access the Port Settings page (see figure 13) by clicking the Port Settings link on the System Settings page.
Figure 13. RS-232 Port Settings Page
To tailor the serial data output on one of the fiber optic ports, select the radio button for a port and then use the drop-down boxes to select the baud rate, number of data bits, parity, and number of stop bits.
Passwords Page
Access the Passwords page (see figure 14) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page.
Figure 14. Passwords Page
NOTE: If the inserter is password protected, fields on this page can be edited only by
people logged in as administrators.
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The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user
System Settings
Port Settings
Passwords
Refresh
passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to up to 12 uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters. Each password must be entered twice; once in the Password field and then again in the Re-enter Password field. Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks (*****). If you do not want to password protect an access level, leave the Password field and the Re-Enter Password field blank. After entering the password in both fields, click the Submit button.
NOTE: An administrator password must be created before a user password can be
created.
Resetting a password
Reset an existing password so that no password is required as follows:
1. Clear any existing password.
2. Enter a single space character in the Password and Re-enter Password fields.
3. Click the Submit button.
Firmware Upgrade page
The Firmware Upgrade page (see figure 15) provides another way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the inserter without taking the inserter out of service. Access the page by clicking the Firmware Upgrade link on the System Settings page.
Figure 15. Firmware Upgrade Page
NOTE: The Firmware Upgrade page is only for replacing the firmware that controls all
inserter operation. To insert your own custom HTML pages, see “File Management
page” on page 27.
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Downloading the firmware from the website
2
3
To obtain the latest version of firmware for your FOX inserter:
1. Visit the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab, and then click the
Firmware link on the left sidebar menu (see figure 16).
1
1
Figure 16. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files
2. On the Download Center screen (see figure 17), click the Download link for the
appropriate firmware file.
Figure 17. Finding Inserter Firmware
3. Complete the Personal Information form (see figure 18) and click the Download button.
Figure 18. Personal Information Form
TIP: Select the Remember Me checkbox to avoid filling out this form in the future.
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4. Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens to download the firmware
update from the Extron website, start the Extron Installation Program to extract the firmware file, and place it in a folder identified in the program window.
ATTENTION: The firmware file must have an .s19 extension. Other file types can
cause the inserter to stop functioning.
NOTES:
• When downloaded from the Extron website, the firmware is placed in a
subfolder of C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware. Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved.
• The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the inserter.
If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the inserter reverts to the factory-installed firmware.
Folder where firmware is installed
Figure 19. Location of the Firmware File
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Uploading the firmware to the inserter
Update the firmware on your FOX inserter:
1. Connect the PC to the FOX inserter via the LAN port of the inserter.
2. Access the FOX inserter using HTML pages.
3. Click the Configuration tab (see figure 20).
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4
5
7
6
7
Figure 20. Firmware Upgrade
4. Click the Firmware Upgrade link.
5. Click the Browse button. An open file window appears.
6. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file and select it.
7. Click the Open button.
8. Click the Upload button. The firmware upload may take a few minutes.
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File Management Tab
File Management page
To delete files such as user-supplied HTML pages from the inserter or to upload your own files to the inserter, click the File Management tab. The inserter downloads the file management HTML page (see figure 21).
Figure 21. File Management Page
NOTE: The files listed in figure 21 are shown for example only and may not be present
on your inserter.
To delete a file, check the associated delete check box and click the Delete Files button.
Upload your own files as follows:
NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see
“Special Characters” on page 28).
1. Click the Browse button.
2. Browse through your system and select the desired file of files.
NOTE: If you want one of the pages that you create and upload to be the default
startup page, name that file “index.html”.
3. Click the Upload File button. The file or files that you selected appear in the list.
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Special Characters

The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The inserter does not accept these characters as part of preset names, name of the inserter, passwords, or locally created file names.
The inserter rejects the following characters: {space (spaces are ok for names)} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ semicolon (;) colon (:) | \ and ?.
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Reference Information

This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the FOX RS 104 Inserter. Topics that are covered include:
• Part Numbers, Accessories, and Cables
• Mounting the Inserter

Part Numbers, Accessories, and Cables

Inserter Part Numbers

These items are included with each FOX RS 104 Inserter:
Inserter model or included part Part Number
FOX RS 104 MM 60-1273-01
FOX RS 104 SM 60-1273-02
IEC power cord
SFP modules, multimode or singlemode (8)
FOX RS 104 Setup Guide
Mounting Accessories
Mounting kit Part Number
RSU 126 6-inch deep 1U universal rack shelf kit 60-190-10
RSB 126 6-inch deep 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-11
RSU 129 9.5-inch deep 1U universal rack shelf kit 60-190-01
RSB 129 9.5-inch deep 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-02
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Cables
Fiber cable assemblies
Cable Part Number
4LC MM LC to LC Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies 26-652-nn
2LC OM4 MM P LC to LC Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic
Cable Assemblies — Plenum
2LC SM P LC to LC Bend-Insensitive Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies — Plenum
26-671-nn
26-670-nn
Bulk fiber cable and termination tools
Cable or tool Part Number
OM4 MM P/2K Plenum 2 km (6,562 foot) Spool 22-225-02
SM P/2K Plenum 2 km (6,562 foot) Spool 22-223-02
Fiber Optic Termination Kit 100-656-01
QLC MM/10 Multimode, qty. 10 101-018-01
QLC SM/10 Singlemode, qty. 10 101-017-01
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Mounting the Inserter

Tabletop Use
Mounting Kits
UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines
ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
The 1-inch high, half rack width FOX RS 104 Inserter can be placed on a table or mounted in a rack.
Affix the included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.
Mount the unit using any of the mounting kits listed on page 29, in accordance with the directions included with the kit. For rack mounting, see “UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines,” below.
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the unit into a rack.
• Elevated operating ambient temperature — 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 (TMA = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron.
• 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.
• Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
• 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.
• 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 use of power strips).
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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 1230 South Lewis Street 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 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 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: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 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 fitness 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 +1.919.850.1000 +1.714.491.1517 FAX +1.919.850.1001 FAX
Extron Europe
+800.3987.6673 (Inside Europe Only)
+31.33.453.4040 +31.33.453.4050 FAX
© 2013 Extron Electronics All rights reserved. www.extron.com
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 +91.80.3055.3737 FAX
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