GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FOX
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FOX
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2.2 FOX REAR PANEL
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CONTROL NAME
FUNCTION
1
"DIGITAL" BLOCK
This part is dedicated to the connections for the inputs and the digital
output in AES/EBU format on XLR balanced connection. Digital input
1 is marked as 1C while input 2 is marked as 2D.
2
"USB" PORT
+
ETHERNET PORT
(opt)
This port can be used to inspect and control the device remotely via a
normal PC. Before connecting this port you will need to install the
appliance control software inside the packaging.
Fox has an Rj45 Ethernet port mounted on board to inspect and
control the device. In addition, this port can be used for control of the
Web Browser and SNMP agent
(optional).
3
-1 RS232 SERIAL
SERIAL PORT 1
+
-2 RS232 SERIAL
SERIAL PORT 2
Fox provides 2 serial ports for controlling the device via remote
control software. The operating parameters can be changed through
the
Axel Audio Changeover Remoter
command software, while
Axel Audio Changeover Address Manager
allows
the values of the
TCP/IP card, Target Name (or name of the device) and the access
password for SNMP switching to be set. It is also possible to set the
Target ID and to lock the front panel.
Serial Port 1 is also used to
reprogram the firmware
and to connect
to a
56K external
analog modem
(via telephone line remote
control). By default, the port speed is set at 38,400 bps.
4
"GPIO" PORT
15 poly high density female poly interface, on SubD connector. It
represents the logical state of Fox via the GPOut open collector,
while it provides the command of Fox via GPIn, thanks to the photo
couplers (optocouplers) installed on board.
The status of Fox is also visible from the software panel in the right
hand section of the software thanks to the part:
- GPInput
- GP Output
For information on the pinout of the Opto Interface port refer to the
Appendix at the end of this manual. See the specific section for the
operation of each GPI and GPO in the next few pages of this manual.
5
ANALOG OUTPUT
Fox
ANALOG
audio output, electronically balanced, on XLR
balanced stereo connector. I