Extron Electronics FOX Tx-Rx DVI Plus User Manual

User Guide

Fiber Optic Extenders

PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus

High Resolution Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers

68-1911-01 Rev. C

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Safety Instructions • English

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

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

Caution

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

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

by items placed upon or against them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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

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

Attention

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

d’utiliser le matériel.

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

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de 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.

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.

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。

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.

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

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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

the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits. For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compliance, accessibility, and

Introduction

WARNING: The PowerCage™ FOX Tx/Rx units output 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

• About this Manual

• About the PowerCage FOX Transmitters and Receivers

• Features

AboutthisManual

This guide contains information about the following Extron® PowerCage FOX family of modular board-designed ﬁber optic transmitters and receivers for the PowerCage Modular Power Enclosures:

• PowerCage FOX Tx VGA transmitter

• PowerCage FOX Rx VGA receiver:

• PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) transmitter

• PowerCage FOX Rx DVI (non-Plus) receiver

• PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter

• PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus receiver

PowerCage 1600

Power Supply

N15778

1T23 I.T.E.

100-240V 50/60Hz

5A MAX.

the ﬁber optic cables themselves.

ﬁber optic cable is unplugged.

Fiber

PowerCage

FOX Tx DVI

1 2

ALARM

RS-232

ALARM

RS-232

Tx Rx

REMOTE

OVER FIBER

AUDIO

INPUT

DVI

CONFIG

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus

DVI-D OUTPUT

FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus

CONFIG

FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI Plus

DVI-D OUTPUT

FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI Plus

LINK

OPTICAL

RS-232

AUDIO

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

LINK

OPTICAL

RS-232

AUDIO

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx 1 2

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

POWER

MODE

12V

1.0A MAX

1ON2

DVI

OVER

TEMP

AUDIO

POWER

MODE

12V

1.0A MAX

1ON2

FOXBOX DVI Plus

Receivers

LINK

ALARM

DVI

LINK

ALARM

Flat Panel Displa

Extron PowerCage 1600

DVI

PC PC

Figure1.Typical PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx Application

PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Introduction 1

This guide includes instructions for an experienced installer to install, conﬁgure, and operate the equipment.

NOTES: • In this manual, the term “PowerCage FOX” refers to either an analog RGB

video or a DVI video unit. Where differences exist between the VGA and DVI

models, the full name of the unit is used.

• In this manual, the term “PowerCage FOX DVI” refers to either the Plus or

non-Plus model, unless a model is speciﬁcally named.

About the PowerCage FOX Transmitters and Receivers

The PowerCage consists of several sets of ultra-high performance ﬁber optic transmitters and receivers:

• PowerCage FOX Tx VGA transmitter — Accepts an analog RGB video input, an

audio input, and an RS-232 serial input and outputs a proprietary optical signal on an LC connector to a PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, or FOX 500 receiver. It also can receive

a proprietary optical signal from the receiver consisting of the RS-232 return from a controlled device.

• PowerCage FOX Rx VGA receiver — Accepts a proprietary optical signal on an LC

connector from a PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, or FOX 500 transmitter or daisy-chained PowerCage FOX or PowerCage FOX receiver and outputs analog RGB video, audio, and RS-232 serial commands. It also can either:

• Receive an RS-232 return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via

a proprietary optical signal, or

• Output a daisy-chained signal to another receiver.

• PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter — Accepts a single link of DVI video input

(up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz), an audio input, and an RS-232 serial input and outputs a proprietary optical signal on an LC connector to a PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus or FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver only. It also can receive a proprietary optical signal from the

receiver consisting of the RS-232 return from a controlled device.

• PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) transmitter — Similar to PowerCage FOX TX

DVI Plus, but with a lower maximum resolution (1600x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz) and a different proprietary output that is compatible with all PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, or

FOX 500 receivers.

• PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus receiver — Accepts a proprietary optical signal on an LC

connector from a PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, or FOX 500 transmitter or daisy-chained receiver and outputs a single link of DVI video, audio, and RS-232 serial commands. It

also can either:

• Receive an RS-232 return from a controlled device and send it to the transmitter via

a proprietary optical signal.

• Output a daisy-chained signal to another receiver.

• PowerCage FOX Rx DVI (non-Plus) receiver — Similar to the PowerCage

FOX RX DVI Plus, but with lower maximum resolution (1600x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz)

and receiving a different proprietary input. Discontinued, but included in this list for reference only.

PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Introduction 2

General System Operation

The PowerCage FOX VGA transmitter inputs VGA-UXGA RGB video.

The PowerCage FOX DVI Plus transmitter inputs a single link of DVI video.

Both transmitters input audio and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver) RS-232 serial

communication (for applications such as projector control). The transmitters convert all of the inputs to them into a proprietary signal and output the signal on a single ﬁber optic cable to the receiver. An optional return (receiver-to-transmitter) stream of serial RS-232 communications, such as projector responses, requires a second ﬁber optic cable. Rather than the return RS-232 communications, the receivers can be conﬁgured to output a daisychained primary ﬁber optic signal to another receiver.

The PowerCage FOX VGA receiver outputs VGA-UXGA RGB video.

The PowerCage FOX DVI receiver outputs a single link of DVI video.

The receivers convert the proprietary signal back to video (either RGB or DVI as applicable to

the model), audio, and serial RS-232 communication and output the signals locally. If either RS-232 return or daisy-chained communications are implemented (a second ﬁber optic cable is installed), the receiver outputs a proprietary signal on the second ﬁber optic cable. For video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 or 1080p, the video output of the receiver is a perfect, pixel-for-pixel recreation of the video signal input to the transmitter.

The PowerCage FOX VGA transmitter can handle an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs input signal. The PowerCage FOX VGA receiver can output RGBHV or RGsB, as selected by the

user.

The transmitter and receiver have image and audio adjustments available under RS-232

control. Both units have ber light status indicators and lost-light alarm connectors.

The receivers have built-in alternating pixels, Color Bars, and grayscale test patterns to assist

in setting up the display equipment.

PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Introduction 3

System Compatibility

The ber optic signal output from a PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus transmitter can be received only by a PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus or FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus receiver.

The ber optic signals from all other units are interchangeably compatible between VGA and DVI units, Plus and non-Plus units, and PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, and FOX 500 units as

shown in the following table.

Receiver Compatible transmitters

PowerCage FOX Rx VGA PowerCage FOX Tx VGA

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) FOXBOX Tx VGA FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) FOX 500 Tx (VGA) FOX 500 Tx DVI

FOX 500 DA6

PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

PowerCage Tx DVI (non-Plus) PowerCage FOX Tx VGA FOXBOX Tx DVI Plus FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) FOXBOX Tx VGA FOX 500 Tx (VGA) FOX 500 Tx DVI

FOX 500 DA6

PowerCage FOX Rx DVI (non Plus) PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (non-Plus)

PowerCage FOX Tx VGA FOXBOX Tx DVI (non-Plus) FOXBOX Tx VGA FOX 500 Tx (VGA) FOX 500 Tx DVI

FOX 500 DA6

NOTES: • The PowerCage FOX units are fully compatible with all Extron

PowerCage FOX, FOXBOX, and FOX 500 products and a variety of other ber

optic products. Those other products are identiﬁed where appropriate, but not speciﬁcally described in this manual.

• The PowerCage FOX DVI does not support the transmission of signals with

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Introduction 4

Cable Transmission Modes

Features

The transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the type of ﬁber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which deﬁne the effective range of transmission:

• Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the ﬁber cable)

• PowerCage FOX Tx VGA MM

• PowerCage FOX Rx VGA MM

• PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) MM

• PowerCage FOX Rx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) MM

• Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

• PowerCage FOX Tx VGA SM

• PowerCage FOX Rx VGA SM

• PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) SM

• PowerCage FOX Rx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) SM

NOTE: The multimode and singlemode products are physically and functionally identical,

with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this manual, any reference applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise speciﬁed.

Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel RGBHV video or DVI video transmission, up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (PowerCage FOX DVI Plus models) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz.

Video input —

PowerCage FOX VGA — The transmitter accepts RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs on a

15-pin HD connector.

PowerCage FOX DVI — The transmitter accepts a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I

connector.

EDID emulation mode (PowerCage FOX Tx DVI only) — The PowerCage FOX DVI

transmitter provides a function, under RS-232 control, for specifying the rate of the

incoming DVI signal. EDID emulation mode allows proper operation when no local monitor is

present.

Video output —

PowerCage FOX VGA — The receiver outputs RGBHV or RGsB (user-selectable) on a

15-pin HD connector.

PowerCage FOX DVI — The receiver outputs a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I

connector.

PowerCage FOX VGA and PowerCage FOX DVI are mutually compatible —

Enables ultra-long distance DVI-to-analog RGB and analog RGB-to-DVI conversion

without the need for extra signal conversion devices.

Compatibility with FOX 500 DA6 distribution ampliﬁer and Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix

switcher

Audio input — The transmitters accept a balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input on a

3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.

PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Introduction 5

Audio input gain/attenuation — The input audio level can be adjusted within a range

of -18 dB (attenuation) to +10 dB (gain) via the RS-232 link.

Audio output — The receivers output balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.

Links monitoring — The front panels of the transmitters and receivers have indicators for monitoring both ﬁber optic links.

Loss-of-light alarms — The rear panels of the transmitters and receivers have discrete outputs that indicate if either of the ﬁber optic links have suffered a loss of the light signal.

FOX Extender control program — For RS-232 remote control from a PC running

Windows®, the Extron FOX Extender control software provides a graphical interface and

drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation.

Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) — The transmitters and receivers use the SIS for easy remote control operation.

Audio level — The audio output can be set to either the consumer level (-10 dBV) or professional level (+4 dBu) from the front panel or under RS-232 control.

Upgradable ﬁrmware — The ﬁrmware that controls the operation of each unit can be upgraded in the ﬁeld via the Conﬁguration port on the PowerCage enclosure without

taking the unit out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron

website, www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the FOX Extender control program.

Memory presets — 30 memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets you store input size and position settings relative to a speciﬁc input resolution. You can then recall those settings, when needed, using the SIS or the control software.

PowerCage mounting — All PowerCage FOX Tx and Rx units are mountable in any

Extron PowerCage enclosure.

PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Introduction 6

Installation and Operation

This section describes the installation and operation of the PowerCage FOX VGA and PowerCage FOX DVI, including:

• Mounting the Units

• Connections and Indications

• PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators

• Operation

Mounting the Units

The PowerCage FOX transmitter or receiver must be installed in an Extron PowerCage enclosure (see “Installing a Board in the Enclosure” on page 42.)

Connections and Indications

Transmitters Receivers

PowerCage

FOX Tx VGA

RS-232

Tx Rx

OVER FIBER

INPUT

PowerCage FOX Tx VGA

Figure 2. PowerCage FOX Tx Transmitter Connectors

VGA Input connectors (PowerCage FOX VGA only) — Connect an analog

VGA-UXGA RGB video source to this 15-pin HD female connector.

DVI-I Input connector (PowerCage FOX DVI only) — Connect a single link

of DVI-D to this DVI-I connector (see “DVI connector (PowerCage FOX DVI)“ on

page 12 for pin assignments.)

7 7

6 6

1 2

ALARM

RS-232

Tx Rx

REMOTE

5 5

AUDIO

RGB

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

INPUT

1 2

ALARM

RS-232

Tx Rx

REMOTE

AUDIO

DVI

1212 1212

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI

PowerCage

FOX Rx VGA

ALARM

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

OUTPUT

RS-232

REMOTE

AUDIO

PowerCage FOX Rx VGA

PowerCage FOX Rx DVI

RS-232

OVER FIBER

Tx Rx

OUTPUT

ALARM

RS-232

REMOTE

AUDIO

8 8 6 6

1 2

Tx Rx

5 5

1111

109

RGB

PowerCage FOX Rx DVI

1 2

Tx Rx

DVI

NOTE: The PowerCage FOX DVI accepts only the digital signals on the DVI-I Input

connector. The analog pins on the port are not connected.

PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 7

Audio Input connector (transmitters) — Connect a balanced or unbalanced

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Balanced Stereo Input

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Do not tin the wires!

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

(balanced)

RS-232

REMOTE

stereo or mono audio input to this connector. The connector is included with transmitter, but you must supply the audio cable (see ﬁgure 3 to wire a captive screw

connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level.) Use the supplied tie-

wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.

Figure 3. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Stereo Audio Input

NOTES: • The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).

• If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16 inch, the exposed

wires may touch, causing a short circuit.

• If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can be

easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

• Figure 4 identiﬁes the tip, ring, and sleeve. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The tip, ring, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams, ﬁgure 3, above, and ﬁgure 7.

Figure 4. Typical Audio Connectors

The input audio level can be set via RS-232 control (see the “Remote Control” section.)

RS-232 Over Fiber port — If you want the transmitter/receiver system to

OVER FIBER

pass serial command signals between the transmitter and receiver, for serial control of a projector for example, connect the host device to the transmitter

Tx Rx

and the slave device to the receiver via the ﬁrst three poles on the left (Tx, Rx, and _) of these 5-pole captive screw connectors on both units (see “RS-232

connections“ on page 13 to wire this connector.

NOTES: • If you connect only one ber optic cable (item g), or you conﬁgure the

receiver for daisy-chaining, you will not receive reports from the controlled device. To receive responses from the controlled device, you must install two ﬁber optic cables and leave the receiver in normal mode (via an SIS command for the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver.)

• The PowerCage FOX can pass RS-232 commands and responses at rates up to 115200 baud.

Remote RS-232 port — For serial control of the transmitter and receiver,

RS-232

connect a host device, such as a computer, to either unit via three poles (Tx, Rx, and _) of this 5-pole captive screw connector on either unit (see

Tx Rx

“RS-232 connections“ on page 13 to wire this connector.) See “Remote Control“ for denitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to

control the transmitter via this connector).

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ALARM

1 2

Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring of the status of the

REMOTE

Rx ﬁber optic link, connect a locally-constructed or furnished monitoring device to the unit to be monitored via two poles of this 5-pole captive screw

connector on the unit to be monitored. When the unit does not detect light on

its Rx connector, pin 1 and pin 2 of this port are shorted together.

Transmitter ﬁber optic connectors and LEDs —

WARNING: These units output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful

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

NOTES: • Ensure that you use the proper ber cable for your transmitter/receiver

pair. Typically, singlemode ﬁber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.

• Only one ﬁber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, is required for

video, audio, and serial command transmission. But, if you connect only

one ﬁber optic cable, or if your transmitter is conﬁgured to daisy-chain the optical signal, system functionality is reduced. You will not receive

RS-232 reports from the controlled device, and some Windows-based

control program functions and RS-232 commands will not work. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, you need to install both ﬁber optic cables and leave the receiver in normal mode (via an SIS command for the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver.)

RS-232

Tx Rx

ALARM

1 2

Tx (required) — For all one-way video, audio, and serial

Tx Rx

communications from the transmitter to the receiver, connect a ﬁber optic cable to the Tx LC connector.

7a 7b

Connect the free end of this ﬁber optic cable to the Rx connector (item h) on the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver or to any other

compatible Extron FOX device.

Rx (optional) — Connect a ﬁber optic cable for all one-way

return serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter. Connect the free end of this ﬁber optic cable to the Tx connector

Transmitter

Receiver

(item h) on the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver in normal mode or to

any other compatible Extron FOX device.

Tx Rx

Tx and Rx LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is received).

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Receiver ﬁber optic connectors and LEDs —

WARNING: These units output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful

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

NOTES: • You can connect the transmitter to one or more receivers in one of three

ways:

• One way (transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx) only — Connect ﬁber

cable é (from transmitter connector å) only.

• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return) — Connect ﬁber

cable é (from transmitter connector å) and ﬁber cable è back to the transmitter (connector ç) (see ﬁgure 5.)

• One way (transmitter to receiver) with daisy

Tx Rx

chain (receiver to receiver) — Connect ﬁber cable é from a ﬁber optic source and cable è to the next receiver in the daisy chain (see ﬁgure 6.) Set each receiver in the daisy chain to daisy

8b 8a

Receiver

chain mode (via an SIS command for the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver.)

Up to 10 properly-congured receivers can be

connected in a daisy chain to a single transmitter.

• See the transmitter ﬁber connector NOTES on page 8, which also apply to these connectors.

From Transmitter or Daisy-Chained

Receiver

Figure 6. Daisy Chain Conﬁguration

Rx (required) — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the

Receiver

Tx Rx

Receiver

Figure 5. Two Way

7a 7b

Transmitter

Tx Rx

Conﬁguration

transmitter to the receiver, connect a ﬁber optic cable to the Rx LC connector. Connect the free end of this ﬁber optic cable to the Tx connector on the

PowerCage FOX Tx transmitter (item å on page 9) or to any other compatible

Extron ber optic device.

Tx (optional) — Connect a ﬁber optic cable to the Tx LC connector for either of

the following functions: Normal conﬁguration — For all one-way return serial communications from the

receiver to the Rx connector on the transmitter (see ﬁgure 5.) Daisy chain conﬁguration — For daisy-chained video, audio, and serial

communications to the Rx connector on another receiver (see ﬁgure 6.)

NOTE: The Tx connector emits light in either case and the Rx port receives light.

Connect the free end of this ﬁber optic cable to either:

• The Rx connector on the PowerCage FOX Tx transmitter (item ç on page 9) or

to any other compatible Extron ber optic device

• The Rx connector on another receiver in the daisy chain.

Tx and Rx LEDs — When lit, the link is active (light is received).

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