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Extron Electronics FOX SW8 User Manual

FOX SW8
8-Input Fiber Optic Switcher
User Guide
Fiber Optic Switchers
68-1550-02 Rev. B
04 13

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English
WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended
ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended
to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Instructions de sécurité • Français
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le
produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer un choc électrique.
ATTENTION: Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le produit,
signale à l’utilisateur des instructions d’utilisation ou de maintenance importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le matériel.
Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf. 68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.fr.
Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch
WARNUNG: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer
darauf aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.
Chinese Simplified（简体中文）
警告： 产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险
电 压 ，有 触 电 危 险 。
注意： 产品上的这个标志意在提示用户设备随附的用户手册中有
重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。
关于我们产品的安全指南、遵循的规范、
使用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问
安全规范指南，产品编号
68-290-01。
EMI/EMF 的兼容性、无障碍
Extron 网站 www.extron.cn，参见 Extron
Chinese Traditional（繁體中文）
警告: 若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使用者，產品機殼內存在著
可能會導致觸電之風險的未絕緣危險電壓。
注意 若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使用者。
有關安全性指導方針、法規遵守、EMI/EMF 相容性、存取範圍和相關主題的詳細 資訊，請瀏覽 Extron 網站：www.extron.cn，然後參閱《Extron 安全性與法規
遵守手冊》，準則編號 68-290-01。
Japanese
警告:この記 号 が製品上に表示されている場合は、筐体内に絶縁されて
いない高電圧が流れ、感電の危険があることを示しています。
注意:この 記号 が製品上に表示されている場合は、本機の取扱説明書に
記載されている重要な操作と保守 (整 備)の指 示についてユーザーの
 注意を喚起するものです。
VORSICHT: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll dem Benutzer in
der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.
Weitere Informationen über die Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Produkthandhabung, EMI/EMF-Kompatibilität, Zugänglichkeit und verwandte Themen finden Sie in den Extron-Richtlinien für Sicherheit und Handhabung (Artikelnummer 68-290-01) auf der Extron-Website, www.extron.de.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto,
avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
ATENCIÓN: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto, avisa
al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el equipo.
Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron,
www.extron.es.
安全上のご注意、法規厳守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目に つ い て は 、エ ク ストロ ン の ウ ェ ブ サ イト www.extron.jpより
『Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide 』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧くだ さい 。
Korean
경고: 이 기호 , 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는
접지되지 않은 위험한 전류로 인해 사용자가 감전될 위험이 있음을 경고합니다.
주의: 이 기호 , 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 장비와 함께 제공된 책자에 나와
있는 주요 운영 및 유지보수(정비) 지침을 경고합니다.
안전 가이드라인, 규제 준수, EMI/EMF 호환성, 접근성, 그리고 관련 항목에 대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(www.extron.co.kr)의 Extron 안전 및 규제 준수 안내서, 68-290-01 조항을 참조하십시오.
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 manual, 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: 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.
Copyright
© 2013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks
AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field,GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IP Intercom, IP Link, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PoleVault, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, System Integrator, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall
Registered Service Mark
AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AIS (Advanced Instruction Set), Auto-Image, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), Driver Configurator, DSP Configurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, PowerCage, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedMount, SpeedNav, SpeedSwitch, Triple-Action Switching, XTP, XTP Systems, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip
(SM)
: S3 Service Support Solutions
(SM)
, and trademarks
Registered Trademarks
(TM)
are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:
Trademarks
(®)
(™)
Specifications Availability
Product specification are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
The following notifications are used in this guide:
WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or
severe injury.
CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor 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@* X1%* X1** X1^ CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned
in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”
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 File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................. 1
About the FOX SW8 ........................................... 1
Features ............................................................. 3
Installation and Operation .................................. 4
Rear Panel Connections ..................................... 4
Front Panel Configuration Port ............................ 7
Controls, Indicators, and Operation .................... 7
Controls and Indicators ................................... 7
Button Icons ................................................... 7
Operation ....................................................... 8
Remote Control ..................................................... 9
Remote Control Ports ......................................... 9
Simple Instruction Set Control ............................ 9
Host-to-interface Communications ................. 9
Start-up Message ........................................... 9
Error Responses ........................................... 10
Timeout ........................................................ 10
Using the Command and Response Table .... 10
Universal Switcher Control Program ................. 12
Installing the Software ................................... 12
Using the Program ........................................ 13
Firmware Upgrade ........................................ 15
Using the Help System ................................. 18
Button Label Generator Program ...................... 18
Location of Software on the Website ............ 19
Using the Button Label Generator Software .. 19
Reference Information ...................................... 20
Button Labels ................................................... 20
Installing Labels in the Switcher Buttons ....... 20
Mounting the Unit ............................................. 22
Tabletop Use ................................................ 22
Mounting kits ................................................ 22
Rack-Mounting UL Guidelines ...................... 22
vFOX SW8 • Table of Contents

Introduction

The topics covered in this section are:
• About this Guide
• About the FOX SW8
• Features
WARNING: Risk of serious physical injury: The FOX SW8 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 the fiber optic
cables themselves.
• Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is
unplugged.

About this Guide

This guide contains information about two models of Extron FOX SW8 ultra-high performance fiber optic switchers.
NOTE: Many products are compatible with the FOX SW8. They will be identified where

About the FOX SW8

The FOX SW8 is available in two transmission modes, singlemode and a multimode, which define the transmission range of the switcher:
• FOX SW8 MM — An 8-input, 1-output multimode switcher, with a range of up to
2000m (6561 feet) on each input and the output
• FOX SW8 SM — An 8-input, 1-output singlemode switcher, with a range of up to
30km (18.75 miles) on each input and the output
The switcher accepts up to eight proprietary input optical signals from compatible Extron fiber optic transmitters (Txs) (see figure 1, on the next page). The optical signal can include video, audio, and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver [Rx]) RS-232 communications. Seven of the inputs are looped through and output for local use.
appropriate, but not specifically described in this guide.
NOTES:
• The multimode and singlemode switchers are physically and functionally
identical with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this guide, the terms “FOX SW8” and “switcher” refer to a switcher of either transmission mode.
• The FOX SW8 MM and the FOX SW8 SM are not interchangeable.
FOX SW8 • Introduction 1
Extron
Extron FOX 500 Tx
Fiber Optic Transmitter
FOX SW8
Fiber Optic Switcher
RGB INPUT
R G B
100-240V 0.3A
50-60Hz
H V
FOX 500 Tx
RS-232
OPTICAL
LINK
PASS THRU
1 2*
LINK
Tx Rx NA
ALARM
OPTIONAL FOR
*
RS-232
RETURN DATA
CONTROL
1 2
R
Tx Rx
AUDIO INPUTS
L
INPUT LOOP THRU
RGB
OR
PC (RGB) with Audio
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
Local Monitor
1
LOOP IN
Figure 1. Typical FOX SW8 Application
OUT IN
LOOP IN
LOOP IN
OUTPUT
OPTICAL INPUTS
LOOP IN
4 5 6 7 8
LOOP IN
3
LOOP IN
2
LOOP IN
Extron FOX 500 DVI Tx
Fiber Optic Transmitter
Extron FOXBOX Tx VGA
Fiber Optic Transmitter
Extron SI 26X
CLASS 2 WIRING DO NOT GROUND
OR SHORT
SPEAKER OUTPUTS!
INPUTS
L
R
DVI-D INPUT
Local Monitor
4/8
OUTPUT
OHMS
R
L
REMOTE
VOL/MUTE
10V 50mA
R
ALARM
RS-232
OVER FIBER
AUDIO
1 2
Tx Rx
FOXBOX Tx DVI
Two-Way Ceiling Speakers
Projector
Laptop (DVI) with Audio
Extron MPA 152
DVI-D OUTPUT
MODE
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
POWER 12V
1.0A MAX
2*
LINK
Extron FOXBOX Tx DVI
Fiber Optic Transmitter
Mini Power Amplier
ALARM RS-232 OVER FIBER
AUDIO
1 2 Tx Rx
PC (DVI) with Audio
MPA 152
US
C
LISTED 17TT AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS
POWER
L
12V 3A MAX
POWER 12V
1.0A MAX
FOX SW8
RS-232
TxRx
Extron FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
Fiber Optic Receiver
FOX 500 DVI Tx
RS-232
OPTICAL
PASS THRU
1
NA
LINK
Tx Rx
ALARM
OPTIONAL FOR
*
RS-232
RETURN DATA
CONTROL
1 2
R
Tx Rx
AUDIO INPUTS
L
DVI-D
LOOP - THRU
100-240V 0.3A
50-60Hz
DVI-D INPUT
Laptop (RGB) with Audio
ALARM RS-232 OVER FIBER
AUDIO
1 2 Tx Rx
RGB INPUT
FOXBOX Tx VGA
POWER 12V
1.0A MAX
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, Digital Visual Interface (DVI) or High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) video, or SDI/HD-SDI video.
• The serial component of the signal is for applications such as projector control and
transmitter control of the receiver.
The switcher selects among the proprietary signal inputs and outputs the selected signal on a fiber optic cable to a compatible receiver.
NOTES:
• The FOX SW8 does not support transmission of a return (Rx-to-Tx) serial data
stream.
• The switcher is compatible with most Extron FOX, FOXBOX, and PowerCage FOX
models. The switcher is not compatible with the DFX 100 and HFX 100 Extender models.
The connected receivers convert the proprietary signals back to video (RGB, DVI, or SDI/HD-SDI, 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 switcher via a transmitter.
FOX SW8 • Introduction 2

Features

Ultra high performance — The switcher inputs up to eight perfect, pixel-by-pixel RGBHV or digital video signals and transmits the selected signal to a compatible receiver. The switcher 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 switcher inputs and outputs the optical signal on LCvideo connectors.
Active and individually isolated inputs
System video output — When the optical input is from a FOX 500 or FOXBOX Tx, rather
than a FOX HD-SDI, the video portion of the optical video output can be decoded to either RGB video or DVI video, depending on the receiver connected.
HDCP compliant — In an HDMI system, when two fiber cables are connected between the input device and the switcher and between the switcher and the output device, the switched signal maintains HDCP compliance.
NOTE: In an HDCP-compliant configuration, the input 8 fiber cable must be connected
to the output device, so the switcher is effectively a 7-input switcher (see figure 4, on page 6).
Selectable output reclocking — Reshapes and restores timing of the digital signal on the switched output at rate a selected among 4.25 Gbps, 2.125 Gbps, or 1.25 Gbps. You can also bypass the reclocking function.
Loop through — Inputs 1 through 7 are looped through and available for local use or for HDCP compliance.
NOTE: Loop through outputs are not reclocked.
Front panel USB configuration port — The FOX SW8 features a front panel USB port that provides easy access for remote control operation.
RS-232 control — The FOX SW8 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 SW8 • Introduction 3
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