Setup Guide Matrix Switchers FOX Matrix 320x FOX Matrix 14400 Configurable Fiber Optic Digital Video Matrix Switchers Extron USA - West Headquarters Extron USA - East Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan Extron China Extron Middle East +800.633.9876 Inside USA and Canada Only +800.633.9876 Inside USA and Canada Only +800.3987.6673 Inside Europe Only +800.7339.8766 Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX +400.883.1568 Inside China Only +971.4.2991800 +971.4.2991880 FAX +31.33.
Precautions 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.
Contents Introduction ........................................1 Remote Control ................................13 About this Guide .................................1 About the FOX Matrix Switchers .......2 Configurability and transmission modes ..............................................3 Selected SIS™ Commands .................13 Establishing a Network. (Ethernet) Connection ..................13 Connection Timeouts ....................14 Number of Connections ...............14 Verbose Mode .........
Introduction WARNING: The fiber optic I/O boards of the FOX matrix switchers output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. • Do not look into the fiber optic cable connectors or into the fiber optic cables themselves. • Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged. This section gives an overview of the Extron® FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 and describes their features.
About the FOX Matrix Switchers The FOX matrix switchers (see figure 1 for a FOX Matrix 14400 example) are configurable matrix switchers that distributes optical signals. Fiber optic I/O boards route signals that are compatible with all Extron FOX 500, FOXBOX, FOX 3G HD-SDI, and FOX 2G fiber optic product lines. The matrix switcher routes any input signal to any combination of outputs. The matrix switcher can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.
Installation This section describes installation of the FOX matrix switchers, including connections and features. Topics that are covered include: • Rear Panel • Front Panel Rear Panel A Note on I/O Boards As shown in figure 2, each I/O board is identified by the input and output numbers supported by the board position. The transceiver modules on the boards are identified as A through P.
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Making connections b Remote port — If desired, connect a control system or computer to the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port. a Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — WARNING: This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged. NOTES: • Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your I/O board.
Front Panel h Status LEDs — Primary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs — POWER SUPPLY CONFIG Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal tolerances. PRIMARY 1 REDUNDANT 1 PRIMARY 2 REDUNDANT 2 STATUS Amber (FOX Matrix 320x only) — Indicates that AC power is disconnected or the power supply has been removed. Red — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating outside the normal tolerances or has failed.
Remote Control This section describes using the remote control features of the FOX matrix switchers to control the devices. Topics that are covered include: • Selected SIS™ Commands • Installing and Starting the Control Program • Accessing the HTML Pages Selected SIS™ Commands You can use Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands for operation and configuration of the switchers. You can run these commands from a PC connected to a serial port (item b and g) or Ethernet port (item c) on the switcher.
Connection Timeouts 14 FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Remote Control 00 – (maximum number of inputs for your configuration) (00 = untied) 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your configuration) X! = Input number X@ = Output number Read output tie NOTE: Input X! is tied to output X@. Input X! is tied to output X@. Input X! is tied to output X@.
Command ASCII Command Response (host to unit) (unit to host) Additional description Create ties NOTES: • • • • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%. The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1!, 02*02&, or 003*003%). The ! tie command, the & tie command, and the % tie command can be used interchangeably. The ! read tie command, & read tie command, and the % read tie command can be used interchangeably.
16 Command FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Remote Control ASCII Command Response (host to unit) (unit to host) X@*1B VmtX@*1] Mute output X@ (no signal is output, but the light output remains active). X@*0B X@B VmtX@*0] Read channel mute Unmute output X@ (signal is output). 1 = mute on, 0 = mute off. Global channel mute 1*B Global channel unmute 0*B View output mutes EVM} Channel mute commands Channel mute Channel unmute X#] Vmt1] Vmt0] X#1X#2 ...
18 X1)] Set gateway IP address Read gateway IP address Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on/off status Set verbose mode Read verbose mode Configure current port timeout Read current port timeout Configure global IP port timeout Read global IP port timeout FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Remote Control X1# = Port timeout interval X1)] IpgX1)] X1)] IdhX1!] X1!] VrbX1@] X1@] Pti0*X1#] X1#] Pti1*X1#] X1#] Read subnet mask 0 = off, 1 = on 0 = clear/none (default for Telnet conn
Installing and Starting the Control Program Another way to operate the switcher is via the Windows-based Matrix Switchers Control Program. This program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD (included with the switcher). Run this program on a PC connected to a serial port (item b and g) or Ethernet port (item c) on the switcher. The program must be installed on a Windows-based computer and cannot be run from the DVD.
Starting the Program 1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm. The Comm Port Selection window appears. b. If the switcher is password-protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user password in the Password field. c. Click Connect. The Matrix Switchers Control Program is ready for operation.
4. At the PC, access the MS-DOS® command prompt, then enter the arp –s command. Type in the desired new IP address for the unit (obtained in step 1) and the MAC address of the unit (from the rear panel of the unit). For example:. arp –s 10.13.197.7 00-05-A6-03-69-B0 and then press {Enter}. After receiving the arp -s command, the controller changes to the new address and starts responding to the ping requests, as described in step 5.
Maintenance and Modifications This section describes repairing and reconfiguring the FOX matrix switchers by replacing components. Topics that are covered include: • Removing and Installing an I/O Board or Blank Panel • Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module • Removing and Installing a Fan Removing and Installing an I/O Board or Blank Panel Circuit boards can be added or removed to increase or decrease the I/O configuration (size) of the switcher.
8. Gently slide the board or blank panel into the enclosure. For an I/O board, slide the board toward the front panel until it meets resistance. Remove and replace an I/O board or blank panel as follows: NOTE: The I/O boards are hot-swappable. You do not need to power down the switcher to remove an I/O board. 9. Gently seat the board or panel in the backplane. 10. Use a screwdriver to tighten the left and right knurled knobs/ captive screws to lock the board or panel in place. 1.
Removing and Installing a Fan The FOX Matrix 14400 has two fan modules and the FOX Matrix 320x has four fan modules. The fan modules for each model are identical and hot-swappable. If a fan fails, it should be replaced at the earliest opportunity. NOTES: • Fans are not interchangeable between models. • The fans modules are hot-swappable. Either fan can be removed or installed without powering down the switcher.
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