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Instruction Manual – DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers
Contents
ESD Warning ......................................................................................................................6
Important Safety Information and Instructions ...................................................................7
Information et directives de sécurité importantes..............................................................8
Notices ...............................................................................................................................9
Overview DXLink Fiber.....................................................................................................12
Applicability Notice ................................................................................................................................. 12
DXLink Fiber Hardware Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 13
Product Notes.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Compatibility with DXLink Fiber Boards .................................................................................................. 17
Features – DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers ............................................................................... 17
Common Applications.............................................................................................................................. 18
DXLink Fiber Transmitters ....................................................................................................................... 19
DXLink Fiber Receivers ............................................................................................................................ 23
Common Features/Functionality .............................................................................................................. 26
Quick Reference Tables for Modes .......................................................................................................... 29
DXLink Fiber Specifications ..............................................................................................32
Applicability............................................................................................................................................. 32
Specifications – DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers ....................................................................... 32
Installation and Setup .......................................................................................................38
Site Recommendations ............................................................................................................................ 38
General Hazard Precautions .................................................................................................................... 38
Setup Information.................................................................................................................................... 39
DXLink Fiber TX – Attaching Signal, Transport, and Control Cables ....................................................... 51
DXLink Fiber TX – Applying Power.......................................................................................................... 53
DXLink Fiber RX – Attaching Signal, Transport, and Control Cables ....................................................... 53
DXLink Fiber RX – Applying Power.......................................................................................................... 55
Duplex Hardware Directional Mode Configuration ................................................................................. 56
Serial Data Transfer and IR Flow Control ................................................................................................. 57
Optional: DXLink Fiber TX/RX – IR Control.............................................................................................. 59
Optional Accessories for USB Transport .................................................................................................. 60
ID Pushbutton Functions.......................................................................................................................... 60
Unidirectional Mode LAN Configuration.................................................................................................. 60
DXLink Fiber RX Scaling Button and Scaling Modes................................................................................ 61
Detailed NetLinx (Link/Act and Status) LED Behavior.............................................................................. 63
DXLink Fiber TX – Local Out (HDMI) Port ................................................................................................ 64
DXLink Fiber TX/RX in a Multiple-Stage Switching System ..................................................................... 64
