Extron Electronics FPC 5500 User Manual
FPC 5500
Front Panel Controller
User Guide
Matrix Switcher Accessories
68-556-06 Rev. A
06 12
Safety Instructions • English
This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of
electric shock.
Caution
Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information.
Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment
manufacturer because they may be hazardous.
Consignes de Sécurité • Français
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le
matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la
maintenance (réparation).
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier
de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques
d’électrocution.
Attention
Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant
d’utiliser le matériel.
Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou
présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.
Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le
fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.
Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch
Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren
des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert
sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.
Achtung
Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und
Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.
Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie
aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.
Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der
Benutzerdokumentation.
Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom
Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean
destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse
dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar
riesgo de electrocución.
Precaucion
Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el
equipo.
Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la
documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.
Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente
recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.
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.
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 orices • 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 qualiziertem 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 empndlichen 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.
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 calicado. 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.
安全须知 • 中文
这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。
这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。
注意
阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。
保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。
遵守警告 • 用户应 遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。
避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。
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.
Conventions Used in this Guide
In this user guide, the following convention is used:
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
Copyright
© 2012 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
Contents
Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................ 1
About the FPC 5500 ........................................... 1
About the Matrix 12800 System ......................... 2
About the FOX Matrix 14400 System .................. 3
About the FOX Matrix 320x System .................... 4
Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms ................... 5
FPC Installation and Operation .......................... 6
Installation Overview ........................................... 6
Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel
Controller .......................................................... 7
Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly ....................... 7
Bottom Panel Connections .................................. 8
Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring ............... 10
Front Panel Features and Operation .................. 11
Upgrading the Software .................................... 11
Matrix System Operation .................................. 12
Introduction ...................................................... 12
Operating the Touch Panel ................................ 13
Using the Keyboards ..................................... 13
Using the Keypads ........................................ 14
Using the On-screen Scroll Boxes ................... 14
Starting up the Controller and
Logging In and Out .......................................... 15
Demo Mode .................................................... 18
Navigating the Screens ...................................... 18
User Screens ..................................................... 21
I/O Screens .................................................... 21
Viewing Ties ................................................. 21
Viewing Inputs Tied to a Specied Output ..... 23
Viewing Outputs Tied to a Specied Input ..... 24
Viewing All Ties ............................................ 24
Creating Ties ................................................. 25
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Dual
Keypad Screen ............................................. 26
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Alternate
View Screen ................................................. 27
Preset Screens ............................................... 28
Mute Screen ................................................. 31
DSVP Screen ................................................. 32
Admin Screens .................................................. 33
Status Screen ................................................ 33
Status Screen, System Area ........................... 34
Status Screen, BME Area ............................... 34
Status Screen, Physical Layout ....................... 35
Remotes Screen ............................................ 35
TCP/IP Screen .................................................... 36
Password Fields ............................................. 37
Date Field ..................................................... 37
Time (GMT) Field ........................................... 37
Matrix Name Field ......................................... 37
Hardware Address Field ................................. 38
Matrix IP Address Field .................................. 38
Gateway IP Address Field .............................. 38
Subnet Mask Field ......................................... 38
FPC IP Address Field ...................................... 38
E-Mail Screen .................................................... 39
Mail Server IP Address Field ........................... 40
Mail Server E-Mail User Name Field ............... 40
Mail Server Password Field ............................ 40
E-mail Addressee Fields ................................. 41
Miscellaneous Screen ........................................ 41
File Manager Screen ...................................... 42
Function Keys Screen .................................... 43
I/O Physical Connectors Screen ...................... 45
Naming Inputs and Outputs .......................... 46
Show Screen-Saver........................................ 46
Calibrate TouchScreen Button ....................... 46
Re-Install FPC Software Button ...................... 46
Setup Screens ................................................... 47
Delay Screen ................................................. 47
Audio Screen ................................................ 48
Reset Screen ................................................. 49
Subnetting — A Primer ..................................... 50
Reference Information ....................................... 52
Specifications .................................................... 52
vExtron FPC 5500 • Contents
Extron FPC 5500 • Contents vi
Introduction
• About this Guide
• About the FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller
• About the Matrix 12800 System
• About the FOX Matrix 14400 System
• About the FOX Matrix 320x System
• Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms
About this Guide
This guide describes the Extron FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller for use with the Extron
Matrix 12800, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x switchers. This guide describes how
to install, operate, and configure the Front Panel Controller.
About the FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller
The Extron FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller (see figure 1) is an optional element of the
Matrix 12800 series, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x matrix switchers. The FPC
5500 is a rack-mountable device that provides front panel control of the matrix, including
configuration of the inputs and outputs and control of additional system features.
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Figure 1. Front Panel Controller
The FPC 5500 has a large LCD touch-panel display that allows direct access to and total
control over all presets and switching functions. FPC 5500 screens provide an intuitive
interface for quick and easy setup and programming.
The FPC 5500 assembly consists of the FPC computer, external power supply, and a rack-
mountable, 7U high, 19 inch wide metal panel.
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 1
About the Matrix 12800 System
The Matrix 12800 system (see figure 2) is made up of a series of matrix switcher Basic
Module Enclosures (BMEs). The family of BMEs allows you to create a video, audio, or both
matrix system with up to 128 inputs and 128 outputs specifically tailored to meet your
requirements.
FPC 5500
OUTPUTS
1
17
33
49
2
18
34
50
3
19
35
51
4
20
36
52
5
21
37
53
6
22
38
54
7
23
39
55
8
24
40
56
9
25
41
57
10
26
42
58
11
27
43
59
12
28
44
60
13
29
45
61
14
30
46
62
15
31
47
63
16
32
48
64
BME
CPU STATUS
-
PRIMARY
IN
4
+
REDUNDANT
ADDRESS
SYNC
POWER SUPPLIES
+V -V
PRIMARY
OUT
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY AC
REDUNDANT AC
POWER INPUT
POWER INPUT
ANAHEIM, CA
MADE IN USA
CAUTION
For protection against risk of
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
fire, replace only with same
type and rating of fuse.
Computer
R
G
B
Matrix 12800 Wideband Video
OUTPUTS
1
17
33
49
2
18
34
50
3
19
35
51
4
20
36
52
5
21
37
53
6
22
38
54
7
23
39
55
8
24
40
56
9
25
41
V
H
57
10
26
42
58
11
27
43
59
12
28
44
60
13
29
45
61
14
30
46
62
15
31
47
63
16
32
48
64
BME
CPU STATUS
-
PRIMARY
IN
4
+
REDUNDANT
ADDRESS
SYNC
POWER SUPPLIES
+V -V
PRIMARY
OUT
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY AC
REDUNDANT AC
POWER INPUT
POWER INPUT
ANAHEIM, CA
MADE IN USA
CAUTION
For protection against risk of
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
fire, replace only with same
type and rating of fuse.
Matrix 12800 Sync
Audio
INPUTS
1
17
33
49
65
81
2
18
3
19
4
20
5
21
6
22
7
23
8
24
9
25
10
26
11
27
12
28
13
29
14
30
15
31
16
32
LISTED
1T23
I.T.E.
1
17
2
18
3
19
4
20
5
21
6
22
7
23
8
24
9
25
10
26
11
27
12
28
13
29
14
30
15
31
16
32
LISTED
1T23
I.T.E.
97
34
50
66
82
98
35
51
67
83
99
36
52
68
84
100
37
53
69
85
101
38
54
70
86
102
39
55
71
87
103
40
56
72
88
104
41
57
73
89
105
42
58
74
90
106
43
59
75
91
107
44
60
76
92
108
45
61
77
93
109
46
62
78
94
110
47
63
79
95
111
48
64
80
96
112
INPUTS
33
49
65
81
97
34
50
66
82
98
35
51
67
83
99
36
52
68
84
100
37
53
69
85
101
38
54
70
86
102
39
55
71
87
103
40
56
72
88
104
41
57
73
89
105
42
58
74
90
106
43
59
75
91
107
44
60
76
92
108
45
61
77
93
109
46
62
78
94
110
47
63
79
95
111
48
64
80
96
112
OUTPUTS
65
81
97
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
113
66
82
98
114
67
83
99
115
68
84
100
116
69
85
101
117
70
86
102
118
71
87
103
119
72
88
104
120
73
89
105
121
74
90
106
122
75
91
107
123
76
92
108
124
77
93
109
125
78
94
110
126
79
95
111
127
80
96
112
128
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
IN OUT
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
PRIMARY FPC COMM
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
RS 232/422 RS 232/422
SECONDARY
MCP/MKP COMM ETHERNET BME COMM
A B C D E
OUTPUTS
65
81
97
113
66
82
98
114
67
83
99
115
68
84
100
116
69
85
101
117
70
86
102
118
71
87
103
119
72
88
104
120
73
89
105
121
74
90
106
122
75
91
107
123
76
92
108
124
77
93
109
125
78
94
110
126
79
95
111
127
80
96
112
128
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
IN OUT
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
PRIMARY FPC COMM
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
RS 232/422 RS 232/422
SECONDARY
MCP/MKP COMM ETHERNET BME COMM
A B C D E
B
G
R
H
V
Projector
BME COMM
Inter Connecting
INPUTS
Cable
25-32 33-40 41-48 49-56
65-72 73-80
Audio
1-89-16 17-24
BME
CPU STATUS
-
PRIMARY
4
+
REDUNDANT
ADDRESS
POWER SUPPLIES
+V -V
PRIMARY
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY AC
REDUNDANT AC
POWER INPUT
POWER INPUT
ANAHEIM, CA
MADE IN USA
CAUTION
For protection against risk of
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
fire, replace only with same
type and rating of fuse.
57-64
LISTED
1T23
I.T.E.
113-120
81-88 89-96 97-104 105-112
121-128
OUTPUTS
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
IN OUT
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
PRIMARY FPC COMM
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
RS 232/422 RS 232/422
SECONDARY
MCP/MKP COMM ETHERNET BME COMM
A B C D E
Matrix 12800 Audio
Figure 2. Typical Matrix 12800 System Application
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 2
I/O Board
FOX AV Transmitter
FOX AV Receiver
Fiber Cable
The Matrix 12800 Series includes:
• Wideband video switcher BME — A rack-mountable 10U switcher that routes video
(red (R), green (G), and blue (B) video planes, component video, S-video, and composite
video) from any input to any one or more outputs.
• Sync Switcher BME — A rack-mountable 10U switcher that routes horizontal (H) and
vertical (V) or composite sync from any input to any one or more outputs.
• Audio switcher BME — A rack mountable 10U switcher that routes balanced or
unbalanced stereo or mono audio from any input to any one or more outputs.
• FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller — A rack-mountable 7U device that permits front
panel configuration of the inputs and outputs and control of additional system features.
The front panel controller interfaces with the master BME (BME 0) of a Matrix 12800 system
via the Ethernet port of the BME, either directly or as part of an Ethernet local area network
(LAN).
About the FOX Matrix 14400 System
The FOX Matrix switchers (see figure 3 below and figure 4 on page 4) are configurable
matrix switchers that distribute optical and electrical signals. The matrix switcher can route
multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX 2G AV Tx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
I
OPTICAL
Tx Rx Tx Rx
N
RxTx
Y/VID
B-Y/C
P
POWER
AUDIO
12V
U
0.8A MAX
ALARM
LR
T
S
R-Y
S-VID
12
FOX 500 DVI Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
DDC
DVI - D INPUT
RESOL
FOX 500 RGB Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
RGB INPUT
RGB
OR
V
H/HV
FOXBOX VGA Transmitter
Singlemode
RGB
AUDIO
CONFIG
LINK
FOXBOX 4G Tx VGA
FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceiver
Multimode
FOX HDSDI
POWER
OPTICAL
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
12
HD/SDI IN
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
RxTX
LOOP - THRU
INPUT LOOP THRU
Tx
OPTICAL
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 DVI TX
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
12*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 TX
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
12*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
RGB
Rx
LINK
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
FAN ASSIMBLY
FAN ASSIMBLY
ANAHEIM, CA
FOX Matrix 14400
Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher
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DISCONNECT BOTH POWER
CORDS BEFORE SERVICING
REDUNDANT
100-240V
50/60Hz
1.2A MAX.
PRIMARY
100-240V
50/60Hz
1.2A MAX.
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX 2G AV Rx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
O
OPTICAL
U
Tx Rx Tx Rx
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T
Y/VID
B-Y/C
POWER
P
AUDIO
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LAN
RESET
ACT
LINK
BI-LEVEL TRI-LEVEL
12V
OUT
IN
U
0.8A MAX
T
S
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IN
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R-Y
FOX 500 DVI Receiver
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
FOX 500 RGB Receiver
Singlemode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
FOXBOX DVI Receiver
Singlemode
DVI
CONFIG
AUDIO
FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI
FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceiver
Singlemode
POWER
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
HD/SDI IN
LR
S-VID
DVI - D OUTPUT
RGB OUTPUT
RGB
HV
FOX HDSDI
OPTICAL
RxTX
ALARM
12
S
LINK
12
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 DVI TX
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
12*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
RS-232
FOX 500 Rx
PASS THRU
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
2* 1
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
RGB
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
Rx
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Extron
FPC 5500
M
Multimode
I/O Board
S
Singlemode
Multimode
Fiber Cable
Singlemode
Figure 3. Typical Matrix FOX Matrix 14400 System Application
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 3
NOTE: Figure 3 on page 3 shows an FPC 5500 connected directly to a FOX Matrix
14400 via a cross-over cable. The FPC 5500 can be connected to the matrix
system via an Ethernet cable as well.
The FOX Matrix 14400 features:
• A modular design featuring nine board slots. Each slot accepts a either a FOX Matrix I/O
1616 fiber optic board in Singlemode or Multimode, or a FOX Matrix I/O 1616 HD-SDI
board
• The FOX Matrix 14400 can be configured with all or some of the board slots occupied.
The I/O boards are hot-swappable and may be added at any time in the field.
• Accommodation for any combination of Singlemode or Multimode I/O boards.
• The front panel controller interfaces with the FOX Matrix 14400 system via the Ethernet
port, either directly or as part of an Ethernet local area network (LAN).
About the FOX Matrix 320x System
FOX AV
Transmitter
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX AV Tx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
I
OPTICAL
Tx Rx Tx Rx
N
RxTx
Y/VID
B-Y/C
P
POWER
AUDIO
12V
U
0.8A MAX
ALARM
L R
T
S
R-Y
S-VID
1 2
FOX 500 DVI
Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
DVI - D INPUT
FOX 500 RGB
Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
RGB INPUT
R G B
H/HV
FOXBOX VGA
Transmitter
Singlemode
RGB
AUDIO
CONFIG
FOXBOX Tx VGA
FOX 3G HD-SDI
Tra ns ce iv er
Multimode
FOX 3G HD-SDI
POWER
OPTICAL
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
HD/SDI IN
RxTX
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 DVI Tx
OPTICAL
Tx Rx NA
DDC
RESOL
INPUT LOOP THRU
OR
V
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
1 2
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
1 2*
LOOP - THRU
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
L R
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
OPTIONAL FOR
Tx Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 Tx
OPTICAL
Tx Rx NA
1 2*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
L R
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
RGB
OPTIONAL FOR
Tx Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
Rx
LINK
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FOX AV
Receiver
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX AV Rx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
O
OPTICAL
U
Tx Rx Tx Rx
RxTx
T
Y/VID
B-Y/C
POWER
P
AUDIO
12V
U
0.8A MAX
ALARM
L R
T
S
R-Y
S-VID
1 2
MM R
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FOX 500 DVI
Receiver
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
FOX 500 RGB
Receiver
Singlemode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
RGB OUTPUT
R G B
H V
FOXBOX DVI Plus
Receiver
Singlemode
DVI
CONFIG
AUDIO
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
FOX 3G HD-SDI
Tra ns ce iv er
Singlemode
FOX 3G HD-SDI
POWER
OPTICAL
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
HD/SDI IN
RS-232
PASS THRU
Tx Rx NA
DVI - D OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RS-232
L R
ALARM
CONTROL
Tx Rx 1 2
RS-232
PASS THRU
Tx Rx NA
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RS-232
L R
ALARM
CONTROL
S
RGB
Tx Rx 1 2
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
OPTICAL
1 2
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
RxTX
FOX 500 DVI Rx
FOX 500 Rx
OPTICAL
12*
LINK
LINK
OPTIONAL FOR
*
RETURN DATA
OPTICAL
2* 1
LINK
LINK
OPTIONAL FOR
*
RETURN DATA
RESET
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER
CORDS BEFORE SERVICING
LINK
LAN
ACT
REDUNDANT
100-240V
50/60Hz
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 1
6.4A MAX.
REMOTE
RS232/RS422
PRIMARY
100-240V
50/60Hz
6.4A MAX.
ANAHEIM, CA
FOX Matrix 320x
Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher
RESET
Extron
FPC 5500
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 1
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 2
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 2
Singlemode
Multimode
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Figure 4. Typical Matrix FOX Matrix 320x System Application
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 4
NOTE: Figure 4 on page 4 shows an FPC 5500 connected directly to a FOX Matrix 320x
via a cross-over cable. The FPC 5500 can be connected to the matrix system via
an Ethernet cable as well.
The FOX Matrix 320x includes:
• A modular design featuring 20 board slots. Each slot accepts a either a FOX Matrix I/O
1616 fiber optic board in Singlemode or Multimode, or a FOX Matrix I/O 1616 HD-SDI
board.
• The FOX Matrix 320x can be configured with all or some of the board slots occupied.
The I/O boards are hot-swappable and may be added at any time in the field.
• Accommodation for any combination of Singlemode or Multimode I/O boards.
• The front panel controller interfaces with the FOX Matrix 320x system via the Ethernet
port, either directly or as part of an Ethernet local area network (LAN).
Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms
The following terms apply to Extron matrix switchers, and are used throughout this manual:
• Tie — An input-to-output connection.
• Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to
more than one input)
• Configuration — One tie or one or more sets of ties.
• Current configuration — The configuration that is currently being used (also called
Configuration 0)
• Global Memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. The matrix system
can support up to 64 global presets. When a global preset is retrieved from memory, it
becomes the current configuration.
• Room — A room consists of a smaller subset of virtual outputs that are logically related
to each other, as determined by the operator. The Matrix 12800, FOX Matrix 14400, and
FOX Matrix 320x support up to 32 rooms, each of which consists of from 1 to 16 virtual
outputs. Each room can have up to 10 presets.
• Room memory preset — A configuration consisting of virtual outputs in a single room
that has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the
current configuration.
• BME 0 — The BME that has been congured as master in a multiple-BME Matrix 12800
system.
• SFP — Small form-factor pluggable. The SFP is an interface used in fiber optic
connections for direct signal connections or packet switched networks.
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 5
FPC Installation and Operation
• Installation Overview
• Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel Controller
• Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly
• Bottom Panel Connections
• Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring
• Front Panel Features and Operation
• Upgrading the Software
Installation Overview
The FPC 5500 assembly consists of the FPC computer, external power supply, and a rack-
mountable, 7U high, 19 inch wide metal panel.
As part of a complete Matrix 12800, Fox Matrix 14400, or FOX Matrix 320x system, the
FPC 5500 can be installed in a rack or a cabinet with the rest of the system. The controller
is connected to the Ethernet port of the matrix. In a Matrix 12800 system with more than
one switching BME, the FPC must be connected to the BME that is designated as BME 0 in
the system (see your Matrix 12800 manual for more information). If the BMEs are rack- or
cabinet-mounted, they can be mounted in any order.
Plan carefully before installing the equipment in a room. Poor planning can cause problems.
The number of cables involved can result in a cluttered appearance. Power and ventilation
requirements must be adequate. Although not noisy, the background noise generated by a
rack of matrix switchers could be distracting.
To install and set up the FPC 5500 for operation with a matrix system, perform the following
steps:
1. Disconnect power from all of the matrix units.
2. Secure the FPC computer to the FPC mounting panel (see “Unpacking and
Assembling the Front Panel Controller”on page 7).
3. Rack mount the front panel controller (see ”Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly”on
page 7).
4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the FPC to the Ethernet port of the matrix system
(BME 0 on a Matrix 12800 system), or to the Ethernet LAN on which the matrix system
resides.
5. Connect the AC power cable to the FPC and to the power supply.
6. Connect the power supply cable to a power source.
7. If not already accomplished, complete the installation and virtualization of the rest of the
matrix system (see your matrix manual).
8. Turn on the FPC 5500 and observe the startup display of the FPC computer.
Extron FPC 5500 • FPC Installation and Operation 6
Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel Controller
Mounting Blocks (6)
The FPC 5500 is shipped fully assembled and ready to be rack mounted. Six mounting blocks
and screws secure the FPC computer to its rack-mountable metal frame (see figure 5).
Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly
Figure 5. FPC 5500 Rear View with Pre-installed Mounting Blocks
The appropriate rack mounting hardware is included with the controller. Rack mount the
controller as follows:
1. Insert the controller assembly into the rack, align the holes in the mounting panel with
those of the rack.
2. Secure the controller assembly to the rack using the supplied machine screws.
Extron FPC 5500 • FPC Installation and Operation 7
Bottom Panel Connections
All connectors are on the bottom of the FPC 5500 (see figure 6).
NOTE: The only actively used connection when connected to a matrix is the Ethernet
connection.
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Figure 6. FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller Bottom Panel Features
a Power switch — This switch turns the FPC 5500 on or off. Press the power switch to
power on the controller and load the FPC 5500 software.
Figure 7. FPC 5500 Start-up Screen
b Power Input connector (Phoenix type) — Connect a Phoenix type power cord
between the rear panel power input connector and the included external power supply.
c USB 2.0 ports — The USB 2.0 ports can be used together with a USB ash drive or an
external USB CD-ROM drive to update the FPC 5500 software.
d COM ports — These ports are not used with the FPC 5500.
e VGA — This connector is not used with the FPC 5500.
Extron FPC 5500 • FPC Installation and Operation 8
f Ethernet connector (RJ-45) — Connect one end of a Category (CAT) 5e or higher
Matrix 12800
Crossover Cable
Patch Cable
Patch Cable
cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors, to the FPC 5500 via this RJ-45 Ethernet
connector.
NOTE: The FPC 5500 ships with a 10-foot crossover CAT 5e cable.
For direct connection to the Ethernet port — Plug the RJ-45 connector on the
opposite end of the CAT 5e or higher cable directly into Ethernet port (BME 0 on a
Matrix 12800 system) (see figure 8). Wire the CAT 5e or higher cable as a crossover
cable (see ”Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring” on page 10).
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
FPC 5500
MATRIX 12800
WIDEBAND VIDEO
Figure 8. Connecting the FPC Directly to a Matrix Switcher
For Ethernet connection to the matrix system — Plug the RJ-45 connector on the
opposite end of the CAT 5e or higher cable into the Ethernet LAN on which the matrix
system (BME 0 on a Matrix 12800 system) resides (see figure 9). Wire the CAT 5e or
higher cable as a patch (straight) cable (see ”Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring”
on page 10).
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Ethernet
FPC 5500
MATRIX 12800
WIDEBAND VIDEO
Matrix 12800
Laptop
Figure 9. Connecting the FPC through a LAN
g Audio (Line-Out) — This connector is not used with the FPC 5500.
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Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring
It is vital that your cable between the FPC 5500 and the matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix 12800
system) or LAN be the correct cable, and that it be properly terminated with the correct
pinout. This FPC link requires CAT 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded
twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. The cable length is limited to
328 feet (100m).
NOTE: Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables will not support the
FPC-Matrix link. Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.
The cable must be properly terminated for your application (see figure 10):
• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the FPC and matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix
12800 system).
• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the FPC to an Ethernet LAN that also hosts the
matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix 12800 system).
Pins:
12345678
Side View
Insert
Twisted
Pair Wires
RJ-45 Connector
Straight-through Cable
(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)
End 1 End 2
Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color
1 white-orange 1 white-orange
2 orange 2 orange
3 white-green 3 white-green
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 green
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown
Crossover Cable
(for direct connection to a PC)
End 1 End 2
Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color
1 white-orange 1 white-green
2 orange 2 green
3 white-green 3 white-orange
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 orange
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown
Figure 10. RJ-45 Connector Pinout Tables
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Front Panel Features and Operation
The remaining control for the FPC 5500 is on the front panel (see figure 11).
1
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Figure 11. Front Panel Control
a Reset button — Use a small screwdriver or tweeker to press the Reset button if the FPC
computer hangs up. This button reboots the computer.
Upgrading the Software
The Front Panel Controller software is factory installed on the hard driveand also included on
a CD-ROM. Extron sends any needed software upgrades on a CD-ROM. The software can be
updated by using a USB flash drive or an external USB CD-ROM drive containing the Front
Panel Controller software.
NOTE: A PC can be used to copy the software from the provided CD-ROM to a USB
ash drive. The software must be copied to the root directory of the drive.
Upgrade the FPC software as follow:
1. If necessary, log the FPC 5500 on to the matrix system as an administrator (see
”Starting Up the Controller and Logging In and Out” on page 15).
2. On the front panel LCD, touch the blue Admin button.
3. On the front panel LCD, touch the purple Misc button.
4. On the front panel LCD, touch the gray Re-Install FPC Software button. The
FPC prompts you to insert a USB ash drive or CD-ROM containing the FPC software. To
exit without installing the software, touch on the gray Cancel button.
5. Connect a USB ash drive or external USB CD-ROM drive containing the Front Panel
Controller software to one of the USB ports on the bottom of the FPC 5500 (see
figure 6 on page 8).
6. On the front panel, touch the gray OK button.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, disconnect the USB ash drive or external USB CD-
ROM drive from the FPC 5500.
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Matrix System Operation
• Introduction
• Operating the Touch Panel
• Starting Up the Controller and Logging In and Out
• Demo Mode
• Navigating the Screens
• User Screens
• Admin Screens
• Remotes Screen
• TCP/IP Screen
• E-Mail Screen
• Miscellaneous Screen
• Setup Screens
• Subnetting — A Primer
Introduction
This section details operation of a matrix system using an FPC 5500 front panel controller.
This section assumes that the matrix is properly installed, virtualized (for Matrix 12800
systems), and operating correctly.
The FPC 5500 software runs in an FPC computer that communicates with the matrix
switcher via a Category (CAT) 5e or higher cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors,
between the FPC Net port and either the Ethernet port on the matrix (BME 0 on a
Matrix 12800 systems) or an Ethernet LAN on which the matrix also resides.
Control of the matrix switcher via the FPC can be password protected. There are two levels
of password protection: administrator and user. Personnel logged on as an administrator
have full access to all matrix switching capabilities and editing functions. Personnel logged
on as a user can create ties, recall presets, set video and audio mutes, and view all settings
with the exception of passwords. If the same passwords or no password is required for
logging on, all personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that
exceed user privileges are inaccessible to users from the FPC.
NOTES: • The following instructions and figures are identical for all FPC 5500
compatible matrix systems (Matrix 12800, FOX Matrix 14400, and
FOX Matrix 320x), except where noted.
• Virtual Inputs and Virtual Outputs are applicable to Matrix 12800 systems
only.
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