Cable Transmission Modes
The transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable,
multimode or singlemode, which define the effective range of transmission:
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Multimode —
Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)
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PowerCage FOX 4G Tx VGA MM
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PowerCage FOX 4G Rx VGA MM
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PowerCage FOX 4G Tx DVI MM
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PowerCage FOX 4G Rx DVI MM
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Singlemode —
Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
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PowerCage FOX 4G Tx VGA SM
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PowerCage FOX 4G Rx VGA SM
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PowerCage FOX 4G Tx DVI SM
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PowerCage FOX 4G Rx DVI 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.
Features
Ultra high performance —
Offers pixel-for-pixel RGBHV video or DVI video transmission,
up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz or 1080p.
Video input —
PowerCage FOX 4G VGA —
The transmitter accepts RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs
on a 15-pin HD connector.
PowerCage FOX 4G DVI —
The transmitter accepts a single link of DVI-D video on a
DVI-I connector.
EDID emulation mode (PowerCage FOX 4G Tx DVI only) —
The FOXBOX 4G 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 4G VGA —
The receiver outputs RGBHV or RGsB (user-selectable) on
a 15-pin HD connector.
PowerCage FOX 4G DVI —
The receiver outputs a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I
connector.
PowerCage FOX 4G VGA and PowerCage FOX 4G 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
PowerCage FOX 4G DVI and PowerCage FOX 4G VGA • Introduction
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