Setup Guide Fiber Optic Matrix Switchers FOX Matrix 320x FOX Matrix 14400 Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switchers 68-1539-51 Rev.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, 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. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications Contents The following are used: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT: Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
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. AVERTISSEMENT : L'appareil émet une lumière invisible en continu, à utiliser avec precaution.
About the FOX Matrix Switchers NOTES: 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, FOX 2G, and FOX HD-SDI fiber optic product lines. 3G/HD-SDI/SDI/ I/O boards route 3G, high definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI), and serial digital interface (SDI) signals.
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.
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Making Connections B 3G HD-SDI, HDI-SDI, and SDI boards with DIN connectors —Connect inputs and output using the included DIN-to-female-BNC pigtail connectors, as follows: A Fiber optic boards with 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.
F Power connectors — Plug the switcher into two grounded AC sources. CONFIG POWER SUPPLY PRIMARY REDUNDANT NOTE: For reliability, connect the Redundant power cord to either an uninterruptible power source or to a power source that is completely independent from the primary power source. G Primary and Redundant power supply LEDs — Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal tolerances.
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 •• Matrix Switchers Control Program •• Built-in HTML Pages Selected SIS Commands You can use Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands for operation and configuration of the switchers.
14 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Remote Control Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (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%4*24!. • The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1!, 02*02&, or 003*003%).
Matrix Switchers Control Program Another way to operate the switcher is via the Matrix Switchers Control Program, which runs on computers that use the Windows® operating system This program is available on the Extron website. You can run this program from a PC connected to the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port (item C on page 9), LAN port (item D on page 9), or front panel configuration port (item A [ FOX Matrix 320x] or item B [FOX Matrix 14400] on page 11) on the switcher.
The Comm Port Selection window appears. Built-in HTML Pages Another way to configure and operate the switcher is via its factoryinstalled HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. The HTML pages that are pre-loaded on the switcher are accessible through its LAN port (item D on page 9), connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. Configuring for Network Communication 2.
NOTE: You must ping the FOX matrix switcher as shown in step 5 for the IP address change to take place. The response should show the new IP address, as shown in the following figure. 5. Execute a ping command by entering “ping” followed by a space and the new IP address at the command prompt. For example: ping 10.13.197.7 4. Press the keyboard key. The switcher checks to see if it is password-protected. If the switcher is not password-protected, it checks and downloads the HTML start-up page.
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.
6. For an I/O board, orient the board to be installed so that transceiver module A (fiber board) or input BNC A (3G/HD-SDI/SDI board) is on the left and transceiver or output BNC P is on the right. Remove and replace an I/O board or blank panel as follows: 1. For an I/O board, disconnect any connected cables. 2. Rotate the left and right knurled knobs to completely loosen the captive screws. 7. For an I/O board, align the board with the left and right chassis guides (above). 3.
1. Remove and retain the two screws that secure the row identification plate (identifying rows 1 through 80, rows 81 through 144, rows 81 through 160, rows 161 through 240, or rows 241 through 320) to the fan. Retain the plate. 2. Rotate the top and bottom knurled knobs to completely loosen the captive screws. 3. Gently pull on the screws to loosen the fan from the backplane. IN 4. Slide the fan out of the chassis.
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