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FOX 4G DA8 • Reference Information

Reference Information

FOX 4G DA8 • Reference Information

 

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Specifications

Optical specifications

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These amplifiers are class 1 laser products.  They meet the 
safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, and 
FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.

Number/type

Input ....................................  1 singlemode or multimode fiber optic
Output .................................  8 singlemode or multimode fiber optic

Connectors .....................................  8 LC connectors
Operating distance ........................

  30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) 

cables 

0.15 km (492') with multimode (MM) 

cables

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Operating distance is approximate.  These are typical 
distances.  The maximum distance may be greater than these 
typical numbers depending on factors such as fiber type, fiber 
bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic 
dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks.

Nominal peak wavelength

...........  850 nm for MM model, 

1310 nm for SM model

Data rate .........................................  4.25 Gbps
Transmission power

Singlemode .........................  -5 dBm, typical
Multimode ..........................  -5 dBm, typical

Maximum receiver sensitivity

Singlemode .........................  -18 dBm, typical
Multimode ..........................  -12 dBm, typical

Optical loss budget

Singlemode .........................  13 dB, maximum
Multimode ..........................  7 dB, maximum

Control/remote

Serial control ports ........................  1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 

3 pole (rear panel) 

1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

 

(front panel)

Baud rate and protocol .................

  9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations .  Captive screw connector: 1 = TX, 2 = RX, 

3 = GND 

Mini stereo jack: tip = TX, ring = RX, 

sleeve = GND

Program control .............................  Extron's control/configuration program 

for Windows

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Extron's Simple Instruction Set (SIS

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General

Power ..............................................

  100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 20 watts, 

internal

Temperature/humidity ................  Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 

10% to 90%, noncondensing

 

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling ...........................................  Convection, vents on top and sides
Mounting

Rack mount

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  Yes, with optional 1U, 9.5" deep rack shelf)

Furniture mount ................

  Yes, with optional under-desk mounting 

kit and through-desk mounting kit

Enclosure type ...............................  Metal
Enclosure dimensions ...................

  1.7" H x 8.7" W x 9.5" D

 

(1U high, half rack wide)

 

(4.3 cm H x 22.1 cm W x 24.1 cm D)

 

(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight ..............................

  2.3 lbs (1 kg)

Shipping weight ............................

  4 lbs (2 kg)

Vibration .........................................  ISTA 1A in carton 

(International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety ...................................

  CE, CUL, UL

EMI/EMC ..........................

  CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, FDA Class 1, 

ICES, VCCI,

MTBF ...............................................  30,000 hours
Warranty .........................................  3 years parts and labor

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All nominal levels are at ±10%.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for Fiber Optics Fox 4G DA8

Page 1: ...ly 31 33 453 4040 31 33 453 4050 FAX Extron Asia 800 7339 8766 Inside Asia Only 65 6383 4400 65 6383 4664 FAX Extron Japan 81 3 3511 7655 81 3 3511 7656 FAX Extron China 400 883 1568 Inside China Only 86 21 3760 1568 86 21 3760 1566 FAX Extron Middle East 971 4 2991800 971 4 2991880 FAX 2009 Extron Electronics All rights reserved User s Manual High Resolution Fiber Optic Distribution Amplifier 68 ...

Page 2: ...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 q...

Page 3: ...ply 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 and 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...

Page 4: ...ion 2 10 Chapter Three Remote Control 3 1 Serial Ports 3 2 Rear panel RS 232 port 3 2 Front panel configuration port 3 3 Simple Instruction Set Control 3 4 Host to interface communications 3 4 Start up message 3 4 Error responses 3 4 Timeout 3 4 Using the command response table 3 5 Symbol definitions 3 5 Windows Based Program Control 3 7 Installing the software 3 7 Starting the program 3 7 Firmwar...

Page 5: ...ntents Table of Contents cont d FOX 4G DA8 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the FOX 4G DA8 Features All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners 68 1461 01 Rev A 02 09 ...

Page 6: ...ONTRO L ALARM OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA LINK LINK Tx Rx 1 2 RGB OPTIC AL 1 2 FOX 500 Rx AUDIO OUTPU T RGB OUTPU TS R G B H V L R RS 232 PASS THRU Tx Rx NA RS 232 CONTRO L ALARM 1 2 OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA LINK LINK Tx Rx 1 2 RGB 100 240V 0 3A 50 60 Hz OPTIC AL FOX 500 Rx AUDIO OUTPU T RGB OUTPU TS R G B H V L R RS 232 PASS THRU Tx Rx NA RS 232 CONTRO L ALARM 1 2 OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA LINK LINK ...

Page 7: ... some loss of video quality Optical input and outputs The FOX DA inputs and outputs the optical signal on LC video connectors Active and individually isolated outputs The FOX 4G DA8 uses active signal splitting to maintain equal transmitter power to all outputs maximizing distance capabilities by ensuring full availability of optical loss budget for each output System video output When the optical...

Page 8: ...tion should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern 5 Reliable earthing grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention sh...

Page 9: ...n the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets and place the unit against the surface with the screws through the bracket slots 7 Slide the unit slightly in or out then tighten all four screws to secure the unit in place figure 2 2 Through desk mounting Mount the 1U high half rack width unit through a desk or podium using the optional Extron MBD 129 through desk mounting kit part 70 077 02 a...

Page 10: ...eives an optical signal a AC power connector Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the FOX DA to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz power source b Input connector and LED N The input right hand LC connector for transciever block 1 is the only functional input connector The right hand LC connectors are not functional for transceiver blocks 2 through 8 Optical transceiver block...

Page 11: ... even if tightly fastened by the captive screws This port is RS 232 only with the following protocols 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control Front Panel Features FOX DA SERIES CONFIG FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFER 1 2 Figure 2 6 FOX DA front panel features a Power LED This LED lights when power is applied to the unit b Configuration port This 2 5 mm mini stereo jack serves t...

Page 12: ...iver s and their connected devices are powered up the system is fully operational If any problems are encountered ensure all traditional and fiber cables are routed and connected properly Ensure that the video source and the display s are properly connected to the transmitter the FOX DA and the receiver s and that all equipment has power applied Ensure that the rear panel Input monitoring LED item...

Page 13: ...d no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control Rear panel RS 232 port Do not tin the wires Controlling Device Ground Receive Rx Transmit Tx Ground Receive Rx Transmit Tx Bidirectional RS 232 Tx Rx Function Pin TX RX Gnd Transmit data Receive data Signal ground Figure 3 1 RS 232 connector pin assignments Front panel configuration port The optional Extron 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 c...

Page 14: ...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 E12 Invalid output number E13 Invalid range Timeout Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout The command operation is aborted with no other indication Using the co...

Page 15: ...tatus of all outputs EVM X 1X 2X 3X 4 X 8 Show output 1 through output 8 mute status Information requests Information request I V01X08 A00X00 V01X08 shows the number of available inputs 1 and outputs 8 for this product A00X00 has no meaning for this product Show firmware version Q X Example Q 1 23 The factory installed FOX 4G DA8 controller firmware version is 1 23 sample value only Request part n...

Page 16: ... be downloaded from the Extron Web site www extron com Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD ROM disk B Install the software as follows 1 Insert the CD ROM into the drive The installation program should start automatically If it does not self start run Launch exe from the CD The Extron software CD window appears figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Software CD window...

Page 17: ...te or unmute individual outputs or all outputs by clicking the appropriate buttons N The channel mute command mutes the data on the output only The output continues to emit light Figure 3 6 FOX Extender program window Firmware upgrade Firmware can be upgraded via the unit s front panel Configuration port only using the Extron Firmware Loader utility from the FOX Extender program Upload replacement...

Page 18: ...saved the firmware upgrade file Select and open double click the file The Firmware Loader returns to the top N Valid firmware files must have the file extension BIN Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade for your FOX DA 8 Click Upload The File Loader reports This process could take several minutes Please wait and then displays the status of the upload 9 When the Firmware Loader reports...

Page 19: ...FOX 4G DA8 Remote Control Remote Control cont d 3 12 FOX 4G DA8 A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers ...

Page 20: ...Serial control ports 1 RS 232 3 5 mm captive screw connector 3 pole rear panel 1 RS 232 2 5 mm mini stereo jack front panel Baud rate and protocol 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations Captive screw connector 1 TX 2 RX 3 GND Mini stereo jack tip TX ring RX sleeve GND Program control Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instructio...

Page 21: ...uipment The FOX 4G DA8 is compatible with a variety of Extron fiber optic receivers and matrix switchers as shown below Fiber optic RGB video models Part number FOX 500 RGB Tx Rx SM set 60 746 02 FOX 500 RGB Tx SM individual unit 60 746 12 FOX 500 RGB Rx SM individual unit 60 746 22 FOX 500 Tx Rx RGB MM set 60 746 01 FOX 500 Tx RGB MM individual unit 60 746 11 FOX 500 Rx RGB MM individual unit 60 ...

Page 22: ... 4G Matrix 14400 switcher Part number FOX 4G Matrix 14400 enclosure 60 969 01 Singlemode I O card 70 771 02 Multimode I O card 70 771 01 Other fiber optic models Part number FOX 4G SW8 SM 60 984 02 FOX 4G SW8 MM 60 984 01 FOX 500 DA6 SM 60 863 02 FOX 500 DA6 MM 60 863 01 ...

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