User guide

Front Panel Features
FOX 4G MATRIX 14400
CONFIG
FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER
POWER SUPPLY
PRIMARY
REDUNDANT
FOX 4G MATRIX 320x
FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER
PRIMARY 1
CONFIG
POWER SUPPLY
REDUNDANT 1
PRIMARY 2
REDUNDANT 2
2
STATUS
1 3
FOX Matrix 14400 FO
X Matrix 320x
2 3
Figure 11. Front Panel Configuration Port
a Configuration port (FOX Matrix 14400 only) — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack
serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port
(although RS-232 only), but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix
switcher has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack
TRS RS-232 cable (see figure 12), can be used for this connection.
6 feet
(1.8 m)
5
1
9
6
Sleeve
(Gnd)
Ring
Tip
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Rx line on the computer Tip
Pin 3 Tx line on the computer Ring
Pin 5 Signal ground on the computer Sleeve
Figure 12. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 Cable
NOTES:
• This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by
changes to the protocol of the rear panel port. This front panel port protocol
can be changed under SIS command control only. See the Serial Ports
Parameters SIS command on page 34 to configure this port under SIS
control.
• A front panel Configuration port (RS-232) connection and a rear panel Remote
port connection can both be active at the same time.
This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Installation
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