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 the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
Caution
Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information. Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment
manufacturer because they may be hazardous.
Warning
Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This
equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of
the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).
Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them.
Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent
the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent
overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.
Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Consignes de Sécurité • Français
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Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.
Attention
Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant
d’utiliser le matériel.
Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou
présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.
Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le
fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.
Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch
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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
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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
related topics, click here.
Notational Conventions Used in this Guide
TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make setting up or working with the device easier.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
CAUTION: A caution warns of things or actions that might damage the equipment.
WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or
other severe consequences.
Copyright
© 2011 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
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All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
Contents
Introduction ............................................ 1
About this Manual ........................................... 1
About the PowerCage FOX Transmitters and
Receivers ........................................................ 2
General System Operation ........................... 3
System Compatibility ................................... 4
Cable Transmission Modes ........................... 5
Features ........................................................... 5
Installation and Operation ..................... 7
Mounting the Units.......................................... 7
Connections and Indications ............................ 7
Making Connections .................................. 12
PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and
Indicators ...................................................... 14
Operation ...................................................... 15
Remote Control ......................................16
Serial Ports ..................................................... 16
Board Remote RS-232 Ports ....................... 16
PowerCage Configuration Port .................. 17
Simple Instruction Set Control ........................ 18
Host-to-Unit Instructions ............................ 18
Symbol Definitions ..................................... 18
Unit-initiated Messages .............................. 19
Error Responses.......................................... 20
Using the Command/Response Tables ........ 20
FOX Extender Program Control ...................... 25
Installing the Software ............................... 25
Starting the Program .................................. 25
Firmware upgrade ...................................... 31
Reference Information ..........................36
Specifications ................................................. 36
Part Numbers ................................................. 40
PowerCage FOX part numbers ................... 40
Included parts ............................................ 40
Cables ....................................................... 41
Adapters .................................................... 41
Installing a Board in the Enclosure .................. 42
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Contents iv

Introduction

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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
PowerCage
FOX Tx DVI
FOX Tx DVI
Rx
Rx
Tx
Tx
1 2
1 2
ALARM
RS-232
ALARM
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
Tx Rx
REMOTE
REMOTE
OVER FIBER
OVER FIBER
AUDIO
AUDIO
LR
LR
INPUT
INPUT
DVI
DVI
Rx
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
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
RS-232
AUDIO
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
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Tx
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OPTICAL
RS-232
AUDIO
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx 1 2
DVI
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO
POWER
MODE
12V
1.0A MAX
1ON2
DVI
OVER
TEMP
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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
Rx
Tx
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
a
VGA-UXGA RGB video source to this 15-pin HD female connector.
DVI-I Input connector (PowerCage FOX DVI only) — Connect a single link
b
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
LR
RGB
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
Rx
Tx
INPUT
1 2
ALARM
RS-232
Tx Rx
REMOTE
AUDIO
LR
DVI
1212 1212
44
33
21
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI
PowerCage
FOX Rx VGA
Rx
Tx
ALARM
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
OUTPUT
RS-232
REMOTE
AUDIO
LR
PowerCage FOX Rx VGA
PowerCage FOX Rx DVI
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
Rx
Tx
OUTPUT
ALARM
RS-232
REMOTE
AUDIO
LR
8 8 6 6
1 2
44
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
LR
Unbalanced Stereo Input
Balanced Stereo Input
Ring
Sleeve (s)
Tip
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Tip
Tip
Ring
Do not tin the wires!
Tip (+)
Sleeve ( )
Sleeve ( )
Ring (-)
Tip (+)
RCA Connector
3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector
(balanced)
RS-232
REMOTE
c
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.
d
e
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).
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 8
ALARM
1 2
Alarm outputs port — For remote monitoring of the status of the
REMOTE
f
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 —
g
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
å
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
ç
return serial communications from the receiver to the transmitter. Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Tx connector
Transmitter
to
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).
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 9
Receiver fiber optic connectors and LEDs —
h
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.
8a
From Transmitter or Daisy-Chained
Receiver
Figure 6. Daisy Chain Configuration
Rx (required) — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the
é
Receiver
Tx Rx
8b
8a
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
è
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).
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 10
VGA Output connector (PowerCage FOX Rx VGA only) — Connect an analog
Ring
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Tip
Ring
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Tip
Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output
NO GROUND HERE.
NO GROUND HERE.
LR
Do not tin the wires!
i
VGA-UXGA RGB video display to this 15-pin HD female connector.
NOTE: You can set the receiver to output the desired video format: RGBHV or
RGsB. RGBHV is the default (see the “Remote Control”section.)
DVI-I Output connector (PowerCage FOX DVI only) — Connect a DVI video
j
display to this DVI-I connector (see “DVI connector (PowerCage FOX DVI)“ on
page 12 for pin assignments.)
NOTE: The PowerCage FOX DVI outputs only the digital signals on the DVI-I Output
connector. The analog pins on the port are not connected.
Audio output connector (receivers) — This 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw
k
connector outputs the transmitted, unamplified, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers.
See gure 7 to properly wire a captive screw output connector. Use the supplied tie-
wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.
Figure 7. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Stereo Audio Output
CAUTION: For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact.
DO NOT connect the sleeves to the negative (-) contacts.
NOTES: The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm)
(see the audio input connector NOTES on page 8 for more information.)
The volume level for the output can be set to either the consumer line level (-10 dBV) or the professional line level (+4 dBu) via RS-232 control (see the “Remote Control
section for details.)
Power LED — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the unit.
l
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 11

Making Connections

aT
22
32
42
52
62
11
C1 C2
DVI connector (PowerCage FOX DVI)
Figure 8 denes the DVI pin assignments.
1
9
17 24
Female Connector
Male Connector
Figure 8. DVI Connectors
8
C3 C4
NOTE: The missing pins on the included DVI cable are not required for the single link of
DVI-D data supported by the PowerCage FOX DVI. The analog video pins are not
connected. All of these unused pins are shaded gray in the figure above.
Pin Signal
TMDS data 2–
1
C5
TMDS data 2+
2
TMDS data 2 shield TMDS data 1 shield TMDS data 0 shield
31
41
51
61
71
81
C1
C2
Spare
Spare
DDC clock
DDC dat
No connection TMDS clock–Hot Plug Detect
Analog Red Video
Analog Green Video
Pin PinSignal Signal
TMDS data 1–
9
TMDS data 1+
10
Spare
Spare
+5 V power
C3
Analog Blue Video
Analog H. Sync
C4
TMDS data 0–
17
TMDS data 0+
18
9
0
1
2
3
MDS clock+Ground (+5 V)
4
C5
Analog Ground
Spare
Spare
DVI signals run at a very high frequency and are especially prone to errors caused by bad
video connections, too many adapters, or excessive cable length. To avoid the loss of an image or jitter, follow these guidelines:
Do not exceed 16.4 feet (5 meters) on the input or buffered loop-through of the
PowerCage FOX DVI transmitter or the output of the PowerCage FOX DVI receiver.
Use only the cable designed for DVI signals that is supplied by Extron.
Limit or avoid the use of adapters.
Use only cables specically intended for DVI or HDMI® signals. Use of non-DVI or non-
HDMI cables or modied cables can result in a missing video output.
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 12
RS-232 connections
REMOTE
The RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals, between the transmitter and receiver.
The Remote RS-232 port is for remote control of the transmitter and receiver. The protocol for the Remote RS-232 port is as follows:
9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
1 stop bit • no ow control
REMOTE
ALARM
RS-232
1 2
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
FunctionPin
Tx
Transmit data
Rx
Receive data
Gnd
Signal ground
Do not tin the wires!
Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
Bidirectional
Controlling
Device
Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
NOTE: Cross the Tx and Rx lines once
between the source and the target.
Figure 9. RS-232 Over Fiber Connector
NOTES: The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm) (see
the audio input connector NOTES on page 8 for more information.)
Alarm outputs connection
ALARM
RS-232
Tx Rx
Figure 10. Alarm Connector
Pin 1 and pin 2 are shorted together when no light is detected.
1 2
Do not tin the wires!
NOTES: The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm) (see
the audio input connector NOTES on page 8 for more information.)
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 13

PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators

The following features are on the front panel of the PowerCage enclosure.
1
2 3 14 15 16
COMM POWER ALARM
13 16 17 1814 15
Figure 11. PowerCage Front Panel
Comm LED (16 board locations) — This LED lights to indicate that the board at this
m
location is selected for connection to the Configuration port (item q). Repeatedly press the Comm Select button (item p) as necessary to select the desired board.
Power LED (all locations) — This LED lights to indicate that power is applied to the device
n
at this location.
Alarm LED (16 board locations) — This LED lights to indicate that light is not received on
o
the Rx connector of the board at this location.
PSU
1
PSU1FAN2FAN
2
COMM
SELECT
CONFIG
TEMP
PowerCage 1600
Alarm LED (2 PS locations) — This LED lights to indicate that the power supply has failed
or is out of tolerance.
Alarm LED (2 Fan locations) — This LED lights to indicate that the fan has failed.
Comm Select button — Repeatedly press this button as necessary to select the desired
p
board for connection to the Configuration port (item q). The Comm LED (item m) for the selected board lights.
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 14
Configuration port This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications
5
1
q
function as the Remote RS-232 port on the transmitter or receiver board, but is easier to access than the ports on the boards after the units have been installed and cabled. The 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack
TRS RS-232 cable, included with the PowerCage enclosure,
but also available separately, part number 70-335-01 (see figure 12), can be used for this
connection.
6 feet
(1.8 m)
6
9
Tip
Ring
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve
Sleeve (Gnd)
Figure 12. 9-pin TRS RS-232 Cable
NOTES: • This port is for remote control of the transmitter or receiver, not for the
over fiber RS-232 link.
This port parallels the Remote RS-232 ports on the boards. If an active front panel configuration connection is made, the board Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive.
• The maximum distances from the transmitter or receiver to the controlling
device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the unit and the controlling device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases, the unit may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away.
This port is RS-232 only, with the following protocols:
9600 baud no parity 8 data bits
1 stop bit no ow control
Temp LED — This LED lights to indicate that the temperature within the PowerCage
r
enclosure is at a dangerously high temperature (approximately 167 °F [75 °C]) and that equipment damage is imminent.

Operation

After the transmitter, all receivers, 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 rear of this manual for the Extron ofce nearest you.)
To take advantage of the various adjustments and test patterns available in the PowerCage FOX, you need to connect a computer or other RS-232 capable device to the Remote/RS-232 port on either unit or to the front panel Configuration port and operate using either SIS commands or the FOX Extender control program on a computer running
Windows.
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Installation and Operation 15

Remote Control

This section describes the remote control operation of the PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA, including:
Serial Ports
Simple Instruction Set Control
FOX Extender Program Control

Serial Ports

The transmitter and receiver boards each have an RS-232 serial port on a 3-pin captive screw connector that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the
HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. The PowerCage enclosure
has a Configuration port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack, that parallels the board ports. These ports make serial control of the transmitter and receiver possible.
The protocol for all ports is as follows:
9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
1 stop bit • no ow control
NOTES: • For each unit, the Remote RS-232 port is active only if the PowerCage
Configuration port is not active. If an active Configuration port connection is made, the Remote RS-232 port for that board becomes inactive.
Only one fiber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, is required for
video, audio, and serial command transmission. However, if you connect
only one fiber optic cable, you will not receive RS-232 reports from the controlled device, and there will be reduced RS-232 command and control program functionality on the Rx unit. To receive responses from the controlled device and for full functionality, install both fiber optic cables and leave the PowerCage FOX receiver in normal configuration (via an SIS command for the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver).

Board Remote RS-232 Ports

REMOTE
ALARM
RS-232
1 2
Tx Rx
Do not tin the wires!
Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
NOTE: Cross the Tx and Rx lines once
between the source and the target.
TX RX
Gnd
Bidirectional
FunctionPin
Transmit data Receive data Signal ground
Controlling
Device
Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
Figure 13. Remote Connector Pin Assignments
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Remote Control 16
PowerCage Configuration Port
5
1
The Extron 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, included with the PowerCage
enclosure, but available separately, part #70-335-01 (see figure 14) can be used for connection to the Configuration port.
6
9
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve
Figure 14. 9-pin TRS RS-232 Cable
6 feet
(1.8 m)
Tip
Ring
Sleeve (Gnd)
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Remote Control 17
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.
Symbol Definitions
= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed)
] } = Carriage return (no line feed)
= Space (hard) character
E = Escape key (hex 1B) X! = Mute/auto memory status 0 = off 1 = on X@ = Resolution 01 = 1920 x 1200 11 = 576p
02 = 800 x 600 12 = 720p 03 = 1024 x 768 13 = 1080i 04 = 1280 x 768 14 = 1080p 05 = 1280 x 1024 15 = 640 x 480 06 = 1365 x 768 16 = 1440 x 900 07 = 1366 x 768 17 = 1280 x 800 08 = 1400 x 1050 18 = 1680 x 1050 09 = 1600 x 1200 19 = 1360 x 768 10 = 480p
X# = Refresh rate 1 = 50 Hz 2 = 60 Hz X$ = Mode switch position 0 = off (down) 1 = on (up) X% = Output sync format 0 = RGBHV 1 = RGsB X^ = Output sync polarity 0 = follows input 1 = force sync negative X& = Horizontal and vertical position 000 through 255 X* = Horizontal start 000 through 255 X( = Pixel phase 00 through 31 X1) = Total pixels ± 255 of default value for selected resolution X1! = Sync frequency xxx.xx (frequency in kHz [H] or Hz [V]) X1@ = Memory preset number 01 to 30 X1# = Audio gain adjustment range 00 to 10 X1$ = Audio level adjustment range X1% = Audio attenuation adjustment range 00 to 18 X1^ = Audio output level 0 = consumer ( X1& = Test pattern 0 = none 2 = grayscale
X1* =
Rx link and daisy chain enable 0 = disable 2 = daisy chain enable
X1( = Link and input status 0 = link or input not detected 1 = link or input detected X2) = Video delay (0 plus six steps at 0.25 seconds per step) 0 = 0 second
X2! = Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode X2@ = Transmitter or receiver Tx = transmitter Rx = receiver X2# = Firmware version v.vv X2$ = Internal temperature nnnF•nnC
18 to +10 (in 1.0 dB steps)
10 dBV) 1 = professional (+4 dBu)
1 = Color Bars 3 = alternating pixels
1 = return link enable
1 = 0.25 second 4 = 1.0 second 2 = 0.5 second 5 = 1.25 second 3 = 0.75 second 6 = 1.5 second (default)
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Remote Control 18

Unit-initiated Messages

When a local event, such as an equipment power-up, occurs, the unit responds by sending a
message to the host. The unit-initiated messages are listed below:
(c) Copyright 2010, Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Tx VGA, Vx.xx, 70-699-xx
- or -
(c) Copyright 2010, Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Rx VGA, Vx.xx, 70-699-xx
- or -
(c) Copyright 2010, Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, Vx.xx, 70-700-xx
- or -
(c) Copyright 2010, Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Rx DVI, Vx.xx, 70-700-xx
- or -
(c) Copyright 2010, Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus, Vx.xx, 70-873-xx
- or -
]]
]]
]]
]]
]]
(c) Copyright 2010, Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus, Vx.xx, 70-873-xx
]]
The connected unit issues the appropriate copyright message (above) when it first powers on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number; 70-xxx-xx is the part number of the connected unit.
Reconfig
The unit sends the Reconfig message whenever the video input signal to the transmitter is
]
changed.
1Lnk
X1(
2Lnk
X1(
RGB
X1(
Aud
X1(
]
The unit sends the status message whenever a change in the fiber link and video and audio connection occurs.
X$X$
Dip
]
The unit sends the DIP switch position message whenever a change in the DIP switch settings on the receiver occurs.
NOTES: • The Dip
X$X$
message occurs only when the connected receiver is a FOXBOX
]
unit.
Only DIP switch 1 (the first X$) has any effect on the system operation. When the switch is on (up), the receiver is in daisy chain mode.
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Remote Control 19

Error Responses

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table
Space
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 E11 - Invalid preset number E13 - Invalid parameter E14 - Invalid command for this conguration

Using the Command/Response Tables

The command/response table begins on the next page. Either uppercase or lower case letters
are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the audio level (gain and attenuation) commands. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the
table. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command/response table.
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Remote Control 20
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Response
(unit to host)
Additional description
Video mute
Mute output
Unmute output
Show video mute status
1B 0B B
Blk1 Blk0
X!]
] ]
Blank the video output.
Output video.
Video mute status is X!.
Display Data Channel (DDC) resolution and rate (systems with DVI receivers only)
NOTE: If the receiver is a FOX 500, the rear panel DDC Resol(ution) rotary switch on the transmitter must be in position 1 for the
Set DDC resolution and rate Show DDC resolution and rate
variables to be changeable via an SIS command. The unit returns the E14 error if the switch is in other than position 1.
41*
41#
X@*X#
# DDCX@*
X@*X#]
X#]
Select a DDC resolution and refresh rate.
Show the DDC resolution and refresh rate.
Mode switch position (systems with FOXBOX receivers only)
NOTE: Only DIP switch 1 (the first X$) has any effect on the system operation. When the switch is on (up), the receiver is in daisy chain
Show DIP switch position
mode.
8#
X$X$]
Show the FOXBOX receiver DIP switch position.
Output sync format
Set output sync format Show output sync format
X%
# Syn
6* 6#
X%]
X%]
Set the sync format.
Output sync polarity
Set output polarity negative Set polarity to the input
Show output sync polarity
7*1# Pol1] 7*0# Pol0]
7#
X^
]
Force the receiver output to always be negative. Polarity follows the video sync input to the
transmitter.
Horizontal shift
Set a horizontal position Increment position Decrement position Show position
X&
H Hph +H –H H
Hph Hph
X&]
X&] X&] X&]
Set horizontal centering to X&. Shift the image one pixel to the right. Shift the image one pixel to the left.
Vertical shift
Set a vertical position Increment position Decrement position Show position
X&
/ Vph +/ –/ /
Vph Vph
X&]
X&] X&] X&]
Set vertical centering to X&. Shift the image down one line. Shift the image up line.
Horizontal start
NOTE: When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the PowerCage FOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-
Set a start position
Increment start position Decrement start position Show start position
transmitter-Rx ber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx ber is not connected.
Example:
X*
) Hst
128) +) –) )
X*]
Hst128
X*]
Hst
X*]
Hst
X*]
]
Set the horizontal location of the first active pixel. Set pixel 128 as the first active pixel. Increase the horizontal start location value. Decrease the horizontal start location value.
NOTE: X! = Mute status 0 = off 1 = on
X@ = Resolution 01 through 19. See page 18. X# = Refresh rate 1 = 50 Hz 2 = 60 Hz X$ = Mode switch position 0 = off (down) 1 = on (up) X% = Output sync format 0 = RGBHV 1 = RGsB X^ = Output sync polarity 0 = follows input 1 = force sync negative X& = Horizontal and vertical position 000 through 255 X* = Horizontal start 000 through 255
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Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Response
(unit to host)
Additional description
Pixel phase
NOTE: When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the PowerCage FOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-
Set a pixel phase value
Increment pixel phase Decrement pixel phase Show pixel phase
transmitter-Rx ber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx ber is not connected.
Example:
X(
U Phs 10U +U –U U
X(]
Phs10
X(]
Phs
X(]
Phs
X(]
]
Set the pixel phase value to X(. Set the pixel phase value to 10. Increase pixel phase value by 1. Decrease pixel phase value by 0.
Total pixels
NOTE: When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the PowerCage FOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-
Set a total pixel value
Increment total pixel value Decrement total pixel value Show total pixel value
transmitter-Rx ber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx ber is not connected.
Example:
X1)
# Tpx
11* 11*1555# +11# –11# 11#
X1)]
Tpx1555
X1)]
Tpx
X1)]
Tpx
X1)]
Tpx
]
Set the total pixels to a specific value. Set the total pixel value to 1555. Increase total pixels by 1 pixel. Decrease total pixels by 1 pixel.
List sync frequency
View input frequency
1LS
X1!,X1!]
List the input sync frequency as
X1!
and
Hz (vertical).
X1!
kHz (horizontal)
Memory presets
Save preset Recall preset
X1@
, Spr
X1@
. Rpr
X1@] X1@]
Command code is a comma. Command code is a period.
Audio input gain and attenuation
NOTES: • The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive. The increment level, decrement level, and show level are
When the controlling PC is connected to the receiver, the PowerCage FOX can perform this command only if the receiver-Tx-to-
Set input audio gain to a
+dB value
Example:
Set input audio attenuation
to a -dB value
Increment input level
Example:
Decrement input level Show input level
not case sensitive.
transmitter-Rx fiber cable is connected. The unit returns the E14 error if the Rx fiber is not connected.
X1#
G Aud
2G
X1%
g Aud
+G +G –G G
X1$]
Aud+02
X1$]
X1$]
Aud Aud+03 Aud–01
X1$]
]
] ]
Set the input level (gain) to +
Set the input level (gain) to +2 dB.
Set the input level (attenuation) to –
Increase the audio level by 1 dB. Increment the input level from +2 dB to +3 dB. Decrease the audio level from 0 dB to –1 dB.
X1#
dB.
X1#
dB.
Audio output level
Set the output to the consumer level Set the output to the professional level Show output level
40*0#
40*1#
40#
Lvl0
Lvl1
X1^]
]
]
Set the audio output to the consumer level (–10 dBV). Set the audio output to the professional level (+4 dBu).
NOTE: X( = Pixel phase 00 to 31
X1) = Total pixels ± 255 of default value for selected resolution X1! = Sync frequency xxx.xx (frequency in kHz [H] or Hz [V] X1@ = Memory preset number 01 to 30 X1# = Audio gain adjustment range 00 to 10 X1$ = Audio level adjustment range -18 to +10 (in 1.0 dB steps) X1% = Audio attenuation adjustment range 00 to 18 X1^ = Audio output level 0 = consumer (–10 dBV) 1 = professional (+4 dBu)
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Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Response
(unit to host)
Additional description
Audio mute
Mute the audio
Unmute the audio
Show audio mute statue
1Z 0Z Z
Amt1 Amt0
X!]
] ]
Silence the audio output of the receiver. The receiver outputs audio. Audio mute status is X!.
Auto memory
Disable auto memory
Enable auto memory
Show auto memory status
55*0# 55*1# 55#
Img0 Img1
X!]
] ]
Auto Image™
Trigger Auto Image
55*2#
Img
]
Test pattern
NOTE: You must have a video input connected and the transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx fiber cable connected for the receiver to output a
Output Color Bars
Output grayscale Output alternating pixels
Turn test pattern off
Show test pattern status
selected test pattern. The test pattern turns off if the input signal rate changes or is disconnected or if power is removed.
1J 2J 3J
0J
J
Tst1 Tst2 Tst3
Tst4
X1&]
] ] ]
]
Set the receiver to output the Color Bars test pattern.
Set the receiver to output the grayscale test pattern. Set the receiver to output the alternating pixels test
pattern. Set the receiver to output the input video (no test
pattern is selected).
Disable and enable return link and daisy chain
NOTE: The disable return link function is primarily used and recommended when the transmitting device is a FOX 500 DA6 and the
Disable return link
Enable return link to
transmitter
Enable daisy chain
Show return link and daisy chain status
receiver is connect to any of outputs 2 through 6 on the DA.
66*0*0# 66*0*1#
66*0*2# 66*0#
Rle*0*0 Rle*0*1
Rle*0*2
X1*]
0*
] ]
]
Disable link 2.
Enable link 2 (default setting).
Enable receiver daisy chain mode.
Video delay
NOTES: • The Set Video Delay command delays all analog, video, and sync video planes. This can help monitors sync correctly during an
input rate change.
Only video is delayed. Audio is not delayed.
Set video delay
Example:
Show video delay
Y1!
# Dly
3* 3*3#
3#
Dly3
X2)]
X2)]
]
Delay video by an interval of Delay video by an interval of 0.75 seconds
(3 x 0.25 seconds).
Y1!
.
NOTE: X! = Mute and auto memory status 0 = off 1 = on
X1& = Test pattern
1 = Color Bars 3 = alternating pixels
0 = none 2 = grayscale
X1* = Rx link and daisy chain enable 0 = disable 1 = return link enable 2 = daisy chain enable X2) = Video delay 0 = 0 second
(0 plus six steps at 0.25 seconds per step) 1 = 0.25 second 4 = 1.0 second 2 = 0.5 second 5 = 1.25 second 3 = 0.75 second 6 = 1.5 second (default)
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Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)
Command ASCII Command
(host to unit)
Response
(unit to host)
Additional description
Information requests
Information request
NOTE: The receiver monitors the primary (transmitter-TX to receiver-Rx) fiber cable. If the PC is connected to the transmitter and the
receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx fiber cable is not connected, for the I and 1S commands, the transmitter reports 1link0 regardless of the status of the primary cable.
Show firmware version
Example:
Request part number Request part number of
other unit Show link 1 status Show link 2 status Show input video status Show input audio status Show temperature
I
Q Q
N 1N
1S 2S 3S 4S 20S
X1(
1Lnk
X2#]
]
1.23
70-nnn-nn 70-nnn-nn
60-nnn-nn
X1(] X1(] X1(] X1(] X2$]
2Lnk
] ]
]
X1(
or
RGB
X1(
X1(•X2!•X2@]
Aud
The unit responds with the current status (signal detected) of optical link 1, optical link 2, the video input, and the audio link; the fiber optic transmission mode (singlemode or multimode); and the device type (Tx or Rx).
The factory-installed firmware version is 1.23 (sample value only).
See “Part Numbers.” See “Part Numbers.”
Light status on transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx cable. Light status on receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx cable. Show transmitter video input status. Show transmitter audio input status. Show temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Resets
Reset audio Reset memory presets System reset
EZA} EZG} E
ZXXX
}
Zpa Zpg Zpx
] ] ]
Reset audio setting to default levels (0 dB gain).
Reset (erase) all memory presets. Reset all settings to factory defaults.
NOTE: X1( = Link status 0 = light or signal input not detected
1 = light or signal detected
X2! = Transmission mode SM = singlemode MM = multimode X2@ = Transmitter or receiver Tx = transmitter Rx = receiver X2# = Firmware version v.vv X2$ = Internal temperature nnnF•nnC
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FOX Extender Program Control

The Extron FOX Extender program, which communicates with the transmitter and receiver
pair via the Remote RS-232 port of either unit or the PowerCage Configuration port, provides an easy way to operate the pair.
The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron website (www.extron.com).

Installing the Software

The program is contained on a DVD. To install the software, insert the DVD into the drive. The Extron software DVD window should appear automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the DVD. Click the Software tab, scroll to the desired program, and click Install. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation
creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\FOX_Extenders directory, and it places four
icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\FOX Extender.” The four installed icons
are:
Uninstall FOX Extender WCP
Check for FOX Extender updates
FOX Extender
FOX Extender Help

Starting the Program

Start the Extron FOX Extender program as follows:
1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > FOX Extender >
FOX Extender.
The Communication Setup window appears (see figure 15).
Figure 15. Communication Setup Window
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2. Select the Com port to which your transmitter or receiver is connected. Click OK.
The FOX Extender program window appears (see figure 16).
Figure 16. FOX Extender Program Window
NOTE: Only one fiber optic cable, transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx, is required for serial
command transmission. However, if you connect only one ber optic cable,
there will be reduced control program functionality on the Rx unit. For full functionality, install both fiber optic cables and leave the PowerCage FOX receiver in normal mode (via an SIS command for the PowerCage FOX Rx receiver).
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Status area
The Status area provides visual indications of the connection status.
RGB indicator — This indicator is green when
the transmitter detects a sync signal on its video input:
Horizontal sync (H) (for RGBHV video)
Composite sync (S) (for RGBS video)
Green (Sync on green) (G) (for RGsB or RsGsBs video)
DVI video
Audio indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects a low level
audio signal for a short period. This indicator goes dark if the audio signal drops below the minimum threshold for a short period.
Link 1 indicator — This indicator is green when the receiver detects light on the fiber
optic cable connected to the Tx port.
NOTE: The receiver detects the transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx light. It reports the
status to the transmitter via the optional Rx cable.
If the PC is connected to the transmitter and either the secondary (receiver-
Tx-to-transmitter-Rx) cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, the Link 1 indicator in the control program does not show green (detected), whether the receiver detects the link or not.
Link 2 (Optional) indicator — This indicator is green when the transmitter detects
light on the fiber optic cable connected to the Rx port.
NOTE: The transmitter detects the receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx light. It reports the
status to the receiver via the Tx cable.
If the PC is connected to the receiver and either the primary (transmitter-
Tx-to-receiver-Rx) cable is disconnected or the receiver is in the daisy chain
The Status area also shows which unit the controlling PC is connected to, the PowerCage FOX model (multimode or singlemode), the internal temperature, the daisy chain
mode, and the video input frequency. The “Other Side” entry is the device connected to the
far end of the fiber optic cable.
mode, the Link 2 indicator in the control program will not show green (detected), whether the transmitter detects the link or not.
Memory Preset area
The Memory Preset area provides a means to save and recall memory presets. Memory presets are stored values of the horizontal and vertical position and sizing information saved in
nonvolatile memory. When the PowerCage FOX is powered down and later powered back
up, the settings are available for selection using the Recall button. Saving the settings to a preset using the Save button overwrites the settings previously written to that preset.
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Mute area
Click the Video Mute radio button, the Audio Mute radio button, or both in the Mute area to turn the video and audio mutes on and off.
NOTES: • When the video output is RGB and the output is muted,
the receiver mutes the red, green, and blue planes, but leaves the sync planes
(horizontal and vertical or composite sync) live so that there is no loss of sync in the display device.
When you mute or unmute the output, the setting is changed in the receiver.
It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional receiver-Tx-to­transmitter-Rx cable.
If you are connected to the transmitter and either the receiver-Tx-to-
transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, you can still mute the output in the Mute area, but the program cannot report the position values. The Set video (or audio) mute On or Off message is displayed for approximately 1 second (see figure 17).
Figure 17. Alternate Mute Area Indication
DDC/EDID Resolution area
The DDC/EDID Resolution area provides drop-down boxes that let
you manually set the DDC/EDID resolution and refresh rate.
Video Adjustment area
The Video Adjustment area provides slider controls that let you change the following video parameters:
Shift Horizontal (position)
Shift Vertical (position)
Horizontal Start
Pixel Phase
Total Pixels
NOTES: • When you make changes to the horizontal start, pixel phase, or total pixels
settings, the value is changed in the transmitter.
• If the PC is connected to the receiver and either the receiver-Tx-to­transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, you cannot change these values using the control program. These slider controls are unavailable.
• When you make horizontal or vertical position changes (shift the image), the
setting is changed in the receiver. It reports the shift values to the transmitter via the optional receiver-Tx-to-transmitter-Rx cable.
If the PC is connected to the transmitter and either the receiver-Tx-to-
transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the
daisy chain mode, you can still shift the image in the Video Adjustment area,
but the program cannot report the position values.
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Output Configuration area
Sync Format radio buttons — The PowerCage FOX receiver outputs
RGBHV or RGsB video depending on the input to the transmitter only. The
radio buttons in this area have no effect on the PowerCage FOX receiver. Refer to the FOX 500 User Guide if you are using one of those products to receive the fiber optic signal, as the video output of those products can be configured.
Output Polarity radio buttons — Click either the Follow input sync or Force sync to negative radio button to select the desired video output sync polarity.
NOTE: When you make output conguration changes, the setting is changed in the
receiver. It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional receiver-Tx-to­transmitter-Rx cable.
If the PC is connected to the transmitter and either the receiver-Tx-to-
transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, the program cannot report the output sync format and polarity position settings in the Video Adjustment area. You can change the output sync format and polarity, but the program cannot report the changes.
Advanced Configuration area
Executive Mode buttons — The Executive Mode radio buttons have no effect on the operation of the PowerCage FOX units.
Auto Memory checkbox — Click the Auto Memory checkbox to automatically apply saved position, horizontal start, total pixels, and pixel phase settings when the sensed input resolution changes.
Auto Image button — Click the Auto Image button to adjust the output settings for the best image, based on the sensed input resolution.
Test Patterns drop box — Select one of three built-in test patterns; Color Bars, grayscale, and alternating pixels; as necessary to help adjust the color, brightness/contrast, and focus of the display. Select Off to output the video input to the transmitter.
NOTE: You must have a video input connected and the transmitter-Tx-to-receiver-Rx
fiber cable connected and the receiver must be in the normal mode for the receiver to output a selected test pattern.
The test pattern turns off if the input signal rate is changed or disconnected or if
power is removed.
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Audio Adjustment area
Audio Gain/Attenuation slider — Click and drag the Audio Gain/ Attenuation slider control to select the input audio gain or attenuation
value, from -18 dB to +10 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
NOTE: When you make input gain or attenuation changes, the setting
is changed in the transmitter.
If the PC is connected to the receiver and either the receiver-Tx-
to-transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, you cannot change the input value from the Audio Adjustment area.
Audio Output Level radio buttons — Click either the Consumer Level
(-10 dBV) or Professional Level (+4 dBu) radio button to select the
output audio level.
NOTE: When you make an audio output level change, the setting is changed in the
receiver. It reports the changes to the transmitter via the optional receiver-Tx-to­transmitter-Rx cable.
If the PC is connected to the transmitter and either the receiver-Tx-to-
transmitter-Rx cable is not connected in your system or the receiver is in the daisy chain mode, the program cannot report the output audio level in the Audio Adjustment area. You can change the level, but the program cannot report the changes. The program shows the Set Consumer (or Set Professional) level message to indicate that the output level command is control only, not an indication (see figure 18). The message is displayed for approximately 1 second.
Figure 18. Alternate Audio Adjustment Area Indication
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Firmware upgrade

2
Firmware can be upgraded for each unit via the PowerCage Configuration port using the
Extron Firmware Loader utility from the Windows-based control program.
NOTES: • Firmware can be upgraded through the PowerCage Conguration port only.
When rmware upgrades are available, they are unique to the unit:
Your PC must be connected directly to the unit for the firmware to be updated.
Downloading the firmware from the website
To obtain the latest version of firmware for your PowerCage FOX unit:
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 19).
Figure 19. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files
A unique transmitter firmware upgrade for the Tx unit
A unique receiver firmware upgrade for the Rx unit.
1
1
2. On the Download Center screen (see figure 20), click the links for the appropriate
firmware file or files.
NOTE: There are different les for transmitters (Txs) and receivers (Rxs) and for VGA
and DVI units.
Figure 20. PowerCage FOX Firmware
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3. Complete the Personal Information form (see figure 21) and click the Download
3
button.
Figure 21. Personal Information Form
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.
NOTE: Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved (see figure 22).
Folder where firmware is installed
Figure 22. Location of the Firmware File
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Loading the firmware to the unit
To load a new version of firmware to your transmitter and receiver, open the Firmware
Loader software from within the FOX Extender program. Your serial port on your computer
must be connected to the PowerCage Configuration port only (see item q in the PowerCage Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators section for more information.)
1. In the FOX Extender program, click the Firmware Loader button ( ) on the tool bar.
NOTE: If the Firmware Loader button does not appear on the tool bar of the
program, the Firmware Loader software is not installed. Install it as follows:
a. On the Extron website, click the Download tab. b. On the Download Center page, click Software on the left sidebar
menu.
c. Locate the “Firmware Loader” line and click the Download link at the
far right.
d. Follow the instructions on the download screens to save the installer file
to your computer.
e. In Windows Explorer or another le browser, locate the Firmware Loader
executable file in the file system of your computer and double-click on it to open it.
f. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the
Firmware Loader on your computer. Unless you specify otherwise, the installer program places the Firmware Loader le, “FWLoader.exe” in C:\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader.
If the Extron and FWLoader folders do not yet exist in your Program Files
folder, the installer creates them.
2. If you have not previously updated firmware for the PowerCage FOX unit before, on the
Add Device screen (see figure 23), select the RS-232 tab. If you have previously updated firmware for this model, click Cancel. The Firmware
Loader window appears. Proceed to step 5.
NOTE: Although the screen also has a TCP/IP tab, the PowerCage FOX unit does
not have a LAN port. Do not select the TCP/IP tab.
Figure 23. Add Device Screen
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3. From the drop-down menus on the RS-232 screen, select the appropriate Com port
number and baud rate (the default is 9600).
4. Click OK. The Firmware Loader window appears (see figure 24).
5
Figure 24. Extron Firmware Loader Window
5. Select the PowerCage FOX unit and click File > Open. The Choose Firmware
File screen appears (see figure 25).
6
6
Figure 25. Choose Firmware File Window
6. Navigate to and select the new firmware file. Click Open. The Choose Firmware
File window closes.
NOTE: When downloaded from the Extron website, the rmware is placed in a
subfolder of C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware.
CAUTION: The firmware file must have a .bin extension. Other file types can cause
the switcher to stop functioning.
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7. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 26).
The Total Progress and Progress Status bars show the progress of the upload. The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100%, and Status is listed as Completed, the firmware loader utility resets the unit.
7
Figure 26. Firmware Loader Screen
8. Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.
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Reference Information

This section provides the specifications, part numbers, and installation instructions for the
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA.
Specifications
Part Numbers
Installing a Board in the Enclosure
Specifications
NOTE: The PowerCage FOX boards are available in singlemode or multimode versions.
NOTE: The optional PowerCage FOX boards are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of
IEC-60825, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.
Optical specifications — PowerCage FOX boards, interconnection between transmitter and receiver
Number/type .................................. 1 singlemode or 1 multimode fiber optic input and output per FOX board, up to 8 double
space boards per PowerCage enclosure
NOTE: Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to
transmit return data for bidirectional control/communication.
Connectors Operating distance
NOTE: Operating distance is approximate. These are typical distances. The maximum distance may be greater
Nominal peak wavelength Transmission power, singlemode or multimode
Maximum receiver sensitivity
.................................... 2 bidirectional LC connectors per FOX board
Singlemode ............................. 30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables with a SM board
Multimode ............................... 300 m (985') with 62.5 µm multimode (MM) cable and a MM board
1 km (3280') with 50 µm multimode (MM) cable and a MM board 2 km (6561') with 50 µm 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized MM cable and a MM board
than these typical numbers depending on factors such as fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks.
.............. 850 nm for multimode (MM), 1310 nm for singlemode (SM)
-5 dBm, typical
Singlemode ............................. -18 dBm, typical
Multimode ............................... -12 dBm, typical
36PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Reference Information
Optical loss budget
Singlemode
Multimode ............................... 7 dB, maximum
Maximum channel data rate ........... 4.25 Gbps
............................. 13 dB, maximum
Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA
NOTE: For PowerCage FOX VGA boards, the analog video input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the transmitter,
sent digitally through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog video in the receiver.
Signal type
Gain ............................................... Unity
Pixel data bit depth ........................ 8 bits per channel, 3 channels (R, G, B)
Maximum resolution ...................... 1600x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, digitized pixel for pixel; higher resolutions up to 2048x1120,
..................................... VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs
undersampled
Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx VGA
Number/signal type ........................ 1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs
Connector ...................................... 1 female 15-pin HD
Nominal levels ................................ 0.7 Vp-p for RGB
Minimum/maximum levels .............. Analog: 0.3 V to 0.75 Vp-p with no offset, terminated
Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms
Horizontal frequency ...................... 24 kHz to 100 kHz
Vertical frequency ........................... 40 Hz to 120 Hz
Return loss ..................................... <-40 dB @ 5 MHz
Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx VGA
Number/signal type ........................ With input from a FOXBOX Tx VGA or a FOX 500 Tx:
1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGsB (follows input or can be set by user) With input from a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV: 1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, component video (bi- or tri-level YUV, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i,
1080p)
Connector ...................................... 1 female 15-pin HD
Nominal levels ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.3 V to 0.75 Vp-p, terminated
Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms
Return loss ..................................... -30 dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset ....................................... ±5 mV with input at 0 offset
Video delay .................................... 1-2 frames
Sync — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA
Input type ...................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs
Output type ................................... RGBHV, RGsB (follows input or can be set by user)
Input level ...................................... 2.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p
Output level ................................... TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated, on HV, for RGBHV
0.3 Vp-p for component video (bi-level sync) or for Gs (SOG)
0.6 Vp-p for component video (tri-level sync)
Input impedance ............................ 10k ohms
Output impedance ......................... 75 ohms
Polarity ........................................... Positive or negative (follows input or can be set by user)
Video — PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus
Resolution range
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI
PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz pixel for pixel
Formats .......................................... RGB and YCbCr digital video
Standards ....................................... DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.2
............ Up to 1600x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz pixel for pixel; higher resolutions up to 1920x1200 @
60 Hz, undersampled
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Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus
Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link DVI-D (or HDMI*)
Connector ...................................... 1 female DVI-I
NOTE: *Appropriate DVI-D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input/output. The PowerCage
FOX DVI and DVI Plus boards can be used to distribute HDMI signals if you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter. However, when using HDMI signals, these units do not transmit audio and CEC signals. These boards do not support transmission of DVI signals with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus
Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link DVI-D (or HDMI*)
Connector ...................................... 1 female DVI-I
Nominal level ................................. 0.8 Vp-p
Video delay .................................... 1-2 frames
Audio
NOTE: In PowerCage FOX boards, the analog audio signal(s) is (are) digitized in the transmitter, sent through the
fiber cable, and converted back to analog audio in the receiver.
Gain
...................................... Adjustable, -18 dB to +10 dB
Range
Default .................................... Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB
Frequency response ........................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
THD + Noise
VGA and DVI boards
AV boards ................................ 0.15% @ 1 kHz at nominal level
S/N ................................................. >80 dB at maximum output (unweighted)
CMRR ............................................ 65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Audio bits per sample ..................... 18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R)
Sampling rate ................................. 48 kHz
................ 0.10% @ 1 kHz at nominal level
Audio input
Number/signal type ........................ 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono
Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
Impedance ..................................... 10k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced, DC coupled
Nominal level ................................. +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)
Maximum level ............................... +17 dBV, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N
NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu
Audio output
Number/signal type ........................ 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono
Connector ...................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Nominal level ................................. +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)
Maximum level (Hi-Z) ...................... +19 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N
Maximum level (600 ohms) ............ >+15 dBm, unbalanced at 1% THD+N
Audio delay .................................... 1.5 frames
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Control/remote
Serial control ports
Enclosure
PowerCage FOX boards
Baud rate and protocol
PowerCage FOX boards
Serial control pin configurations
Captive screw connector .......... 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND
Mini stereo jack ....................... RS-232: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND
Program control ............................. Extron control/conguration program for Windows®
General
Power consumption* ..................... 1 or 2* (positive-negative), 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz; internal, hot-swappable
System ..................................... Enclosure without boards: 12.4 watts at 115 VAC, 60 Hz
Each FOX board at 115 VAC, 60 Hz
Power input requirements for boards . 12 VDC, 1.0 A, supplied by the PowerCage enclosure
Temperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Cooling .......................................... Enclosure: fans, front to back
Mounting — PowerCage enclosure
Rack mount ............................. Yes
Enclosure type ................................ Metal
Enclosure dimensions
PowerCage enclosure .............. 5.25” H x 17.0” W x 12.25” D (3U high, full rack wide)
PowerCage FOX boards ........... Fits a double slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.
Product weight
PowerCage enclosure .............. 11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)
PowerCage FOX boards ........... 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)
Shipping weight
PowerCage enclosure .............. 13 lbs (6 kg)
Boards ..................................... 2 lbs (1 kg) each
Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
Regulatory compliance
Safety
EMI/EMC ................................. CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours
Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor
................................. 1 bidirectional RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)
Control
.............................. 1 bidirectional RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles; shared with
the alarm port)
Pass-through
Control
...................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (3 pins are used, “RS-232 Over Fiber”)
.............................. 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Pass-through ...................... 9600 to 115,200 baud
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS
*
A redundant power supply is optional.
)
FOX Tx VGA: 5.68 watts FOX Rx VGA: 6.54 watts FOX Tx DVI: 5.67 watts FOX Rx DVI: 5.50 watts FOX 3G HD-SDI: 1.84 watts FOX Tx AV: 6.89 watts FOX Rx AV: 5.57 watts
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Boards: convection, within the PowerCage enclosure
13.3 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 31.2 cm D (Depth excludes connectors on the optional boards. Width excludes rack ears.)
...................................... CE, c-UL, FDA Class 1, UL
NOTE: All nominal levels are at ±10%. NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Part Numbers

PowerCage FOX part numbers

The PowerCage FOX units must be installed in a PowerCage 1600 enclosure. The units are available in singlemode (SM) and multimode (MM) models:
PowerCage Enclosure and Boards Part number
PowerCage 1600 Enclosure 60-978-01
PowerCage FOX Tx VGA SM 70-699-12 PowerCage FOX Rx VGA SM 70-699-22 PowerCage FOX Tx VGA MM 70-699-11 PowerCage FOX Rx VGA MM 70-699-21
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI SM 70-700-12 PowerCage FOX Rx DVI SM 70-700-22 PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus SM 70-873-12
PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus SM 70-873-22 PowerCage FOX Tx DVI MM 70-700-11 PowerCage FOX Rx DVI MM 70-700-21 PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus MM 70-873-11 PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus MM 70-873-21

Included parts

These items are included in each order for a PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx:
Included parts Part number
IEC power cord
Tweeker (small screwdriver) Setup guide Captive screw 5-pole connectors (qty. 6) 10-703-12 (2) 10’ LC-LC duplex patch cables
(SM or MM, depending on the model)
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Cables

Accessory Part number
VGA M-M MD, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (molded)
VGA M-M BK, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (backshell)
VGAP M-M MD, 3' to 25' (0.9 m to 7.6 m) (molded) (plenum)
VGAP M-M BK, 35' to 100' (10.6 m to 30.4 m) (backshell) (plenum)
VGA-A M-M MD (with audio), 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.2 m) (molded)
VGA-A M-M BK (with audio), 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.2 m) (backshell)
26-238-nn
26-238-nn
26-439-nn
26-439-nn
26-490-nn
26-490-nn
DVID SL Pro Series
DVI-D male-to-male cable
HDMI M-M Pro Series
HDMI male to male cable
HDMI M-DVI-D M/6
HDMI male to DVI-D male, 6' (1.8 m)
26-649-nn
26-650-nn
26-614-02

Adapters

Accessories Part number
HDMIF-DVIDM
HDMI female to DVI-D male adapter
HDMIM-DVIDF
HDMI male to DVI-D female adapter
26-616-01
26-617-01
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Installing a Board in the Enclosure

Up to 16 single slot or 8 dual slot input/output boards can be inserted into the PowerCage enclosure. The PowerCage transmitters and receivers are all dual slot boards.
NOTE: The boards are hot-swappable, and can be installed or removed without
disconnecting power to the PowerCage enclosure.
Use ESD precautions when installing a board to avoid damaging the board. Keep
the board in the anti-static bag until needed. Use proper grounding techniques during installation.
1. Ensure power is removed from the PowerCage enclosure.
2. Position the board in the slot so that the power and communication ports on the
front end of the board are aligned with the matching ports inside of the board cage (see figure 27).
16 available single board slots or 8 double board slots
PowerCage
MTP R AV
PowerCage
INPUT
Power Supply
C
LISTED 1T23
N15778
I.T.E.
100-240V 50/60Hz
5A MAX.
RS-232
US
FOX 3G HD-SDI
Tx Rx
PowerCage FOX Rx AV
C
Rx
Tx
1 2
PowerCage
FOX RX RGB
ALARM
Y/VID
Tx Rx
Rx
RS-232
Tx
REMOTE
1 2
Tx Rx
AUDIO
4
2
LR
12
MONO
AUDIO OUTPUT
GAIN
MODE
SHARP
HD/SDI INPUTHD/SDI OUTPUTS
PowerCage
FOX RX RGB
Rx
Tx
1 2
ALARM
Tx Rx
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx
RS-232
OVER FIBER
AUDIO
LR
RGB
OUTPUT
ALARM
RS-232 OVER FIBER
Tx Rx
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx
OVER FIBER
3
AUDIO
LR
1
VIDEO
RGB
OUTPUT
Screws (2 per card)
Figure 27. Inserting Boards into the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure
3. Carefully slide the board into the slot and push the board firmly into place.
4. Use a screwdriver to tighten the 2 screws to secure the board into place.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all boards needing installation.
NOTE: Ensure the boards are flush with the rear of the enclosure and the screws
tightened securely before applying power.
PowerCage FOX DVI and PowerCage FOX VGA • Reference Information 42
Extron® Warranty
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