User Guide PowerCage Fiber Optic Extenders PowerCage™ FOX 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transceiver 68-1913-01 Rev.
Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contents Introduction.......................................................1 Reference Information....................................23 About this Guide................................................. 1 About the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceiver.......................................................... 1 Configurations................................................. 2 System Compatibility....................................... 4 Features..............................................................
PowerCage Fox 3G HD-SDI • Contents vi
Introduction This section gives an overview of the Extron PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI fiber optic transceiver extender board, describes its significant features, and provides a sample application diagram. zz About this Guide zz About the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceiver zz Features zz PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Connection Diagram WARNINGS: The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI outputs continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution.
Because the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI board is a transceiver, it can simultaneously transmit and receive multi-rate SDI signals between a pair of PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI boards or between a PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI board and a standalone FOX 3G HD-SDI unit. It can also be configured as a dedicated transmitter with outputs for previewing on a local monitor.
Bidirectional transceiver A PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI that is configured as a bidirectional transceiver inputs digital video on its HD-SDI Input BNC port. The transceiver converts the video input to a proprietary signal and transmits the video over a fiber link to another FOX 3G HD-SDI that is configured as a bidirectional transceiver or as a receiver.
Transmitter and receiver A PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI that is configured as a transmitter inputs digital video on its HD/SDI Input BNC connector. The transmitter converts the video input to a proprietary signal and transmits the video over a fiber link to a PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI or FOX 3G HD-SDI that is configured as a receiver or as a bidirectional transceiver. The transmitter also simultaneously outputs the digital video on its two HD/SDI Output BNC connectors.
Features zz Long distance transmission — The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI extends HD-SDI, SDI, and 3G-SDI signals very long distances over a single fiber. It supports multi-rate SDI at rates up to 2.97 Gbps and complies with SMPTE 259M-C, 292M, 424M, and ITU digital video standards. zz Modular, field-upgradeable, and hot-swappable boards — Additional transmitter and receiver boards may be added at any time, enabling quick and easy upgrading or expansion.
PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Connection Diagram Fiber HD-SDI FOX 3G HD-SDI POWER 12V 0.3A MAX OPTICAL MODE ON HD/SDI IN 1 1 2 Tx Rx 2 BUFFERED OUTPUTS HD-SDI Fiber Extron PowerCage 1600 HD-SDI Camera Rx HD/SDI OUTPUTS Tx HD/SDI INPUT 100-240V 50/60Hz 5A MAX. Preview Monitor HD-SDI FOX 3G HD-SDI POWER 12V 0.
Installation and Operation This section describes the installation and operation of the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, including the following topics: zz Installing the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI zz Rear Panel Connections and Indicators zz PowerCage 1600 Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators zz Operation WARNING: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. Installing the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI The PowerCage FOX 3G transceiver is installed in an Extron PowerCage enclosure.
c d HD-SDI Output connectors — In any PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI configuration, connect a digital display to these BNC connectors (labeled “HD/SDI Outputs”). See “Configurations” in the “Introduction” section for more details. zz If the unit is configured as a bidirectional transceiver, the video is output on HD/SDI Outputs 1 and 2 and is the video signal sent from the other transceiver.
PowerCage 1600 Front Panel Port, Control, and Indicators The front panel of the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure contains the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 COMM POWER ALARM 12 13 14 15 16 PSU 1 PSU 2 FAN 1 FAN 2 COMM SELECT CONFIG TEMP PowerCage 1600 1 Board Status LEDs for Multi-function Boards (up to 16 optional boards) 2 Power Supply Status LEDs 3 4 5 Fan Communi- ConfigStatus cation uration LEDs Selection Port Button (RS-232) 6 System Temperature Status LED Figure 5.
e Config port — For RS-232 serial communication with any of the installed boards, connect a PC using Windows® or an RS‑232 control system to this 2.5 mm mini stereo-style (tip-ring-sleeve) jack. The Extron 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (shown below), provided with the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure, can be used for this connection. 6 feet (1.
Operation After the transmitting and receiving units and all of their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problems occur, verify that the cables are routed and connected properly, and that all display devices have identical resolutions and refresh rates. If problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline. See the contact numbers on the rear cover of this guide for the Extron office nearest you.
Remote Communication and Control This section describes the remote control operation of the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, including: zz SIS Control zz FOX Extenders Control Program RS-232 Ports System information and status can be obtained via an RS-232 connection using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands or the FOX Extenders Control Program.
Symbols Used in this Guide When you are programming using SIS, certain characters are most conveniently represented by the hexadecimal equivalent of their ASCII value. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII command: ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Space • The symbols (X/ values) defined in this section are the variables used in the fields of the Command/Response Table that begins on the next page.
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) View Link 1 status 1S X% ] Displays Link 1 status X%. For X%: 0 = no active signal 1 = active signal present View current return link status 2S X% ] Display the status of the return link (Link 2). View input video rate status 3S Rte X^ ] Display the current input video rate. For X^: 0 = no input 1 = 270 Mbps 2 = 1.485 Gbps 3 = 2.
FOX Extenders Control Program The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program communicates with the transceiver via the front panel Config port on the PowerCage 1600 enclosure. The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and later versions of Windows. Upgrades to the program can be downloaded from the Extron website (www.extron.com). On the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, the control program can be used to obtain status and other information about the unit, display the program help file, and update firmware.
3. On the Control Software screen, scroll to locate the FOX Extenders line, and click the Install link in the far right column. Figure 9. Install Link for the FOX Extenders Software 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. By default, the installer program creates a folder for the software at C:\Program Files\Extron\FOX_Extenders (all Windows systems except Windows 7) or C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\FOX_Extenders (Windows7). An icon can be placed on the Windows desktop.
FOX Extenders Control Program Window Figure 11.
Menu Bar and Toolbar The File, Tools, and Help menus on the menu bar let you access various functions such as: zz Connecting to and disconnecting from the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI zz Viewing information about your unit such as firmware version and part number zz Uploading firmware zz Refreshing the status display zz Opening the FOX Extenders Control Program help file Some of these functions are also accessed by clicking buttons on the toolbar. Figure 12.
2. On the Download Center screen, click the links for the appropriate firmware file. 3. Complete the Personal Information form and click the Download filename button. Figure 14. Personal Information Form 4. Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions to download the firmware update from the Extron website, and start the Extron Installation Program, which extracts the firmware file and places it in a folder identified in the program window.
3. Locate the “Firmware Loader” line and click the Download link at the far right. Figure 16. Download Link for Firmware Loader on the Download Screen 4. Follow the instructions on the download screens to save the installer file to your computer. 5. In Windows Explorer or another file browser, locate the Firmware Loader executable file in your computer’s file system and double-click on it to open it. 6.
If you have previously updated firmware for this model, the Firmware Loader window appears. Proceed to step 4. 3. Click Connect. The Firmware Loader window appears. Figure 18. Extron Firmware Loader Window 4. In the Devices field of the Firmware Loader window, select your PowerCage FOX unit, then select New Firmware for Selected Devices from the File menu. Figure 19. Firmware Loader File Menu The Choose Firmware File screen appears.
Figure 20. Choose Firmware File Window 5. Navigate to and select the new firmware file, which has a .bin extension. CAUTION: The firmware file must have a .bin extension. Other file types can cause the transceiver to stop functioning. 6. Click Open. The Choose Firmware File window closes. NOTE: When downloaded from the Extron website, the firmware is placed in a subfolder of C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware or C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\Firmware (for Windows 7). 7.
Reference Information This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and installation instructions for the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Extenders. Topics that are covered include: zz Specifications zz Part Numbers zz Installing the FOX 3G HD-SDI Board in the PowerCage Enclosure Specifications NOTES: The PowerCage FOX boards are available in singlemode or multimode versions. The optional PowerCage FOX boards are class 1 laser products.
Maximum channel data rate PowerCage FOX 2G AV boards 2.125 Gbps Other PowerCage FOX boards � 4.25 Gbps Video — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI NOTE: The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI is a transceiver that can function as a transmitter or as a receiver. Two units are required for a transmitter-receiver system with one fiber optic cable linking the two units.
Baud rate and protocol PowerCage FOX boards Control ������������������������������ Pass-through ���������������������� Serial control pin configurations Captive screw connector ���������� Mini stereo jack ����������������������� Program control ����������������������������� 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 9600 to 115,200 baud 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND RS-232: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND Extron control/configuration program for Windows Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) General Power con
Part Numbers PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI PowerCage Enclosure and Boards Part Number PowerCage 1600 Enclosure 60-978-01 PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI MM 70-701-01 PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI SM 70-701-02 Included Parts Included Parts Part Number MM or SM fiber patch cable PowerCage Fox 3G HD-SDI Setup Guide Tweeker (small screwdriver) 100-014-01 Optional Accessories Accessory Part Number MHR-4 BNC Series: BNC Male to Male four conductor MHR 26-210-0x MHR-5P BNC Series: BNC Male to Male five conductor MHR (
Installing the Fox 3G HD-SDI Board in the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Tx Rx Up to 16 single slot or 8 dual slot transceiver boards can be inserted into the PowerCage enclosure. The boards may vary with each installation depending on the configuration and use. The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceiver board is shown at right.
NOTE: Use a screwdriver or other tool to fully tighten the screws after initial installation and any subsequent removal and replacement of the board. 4. If desired, connect power to the enclosure and verify that the fans, board, and LEDs power up correctly; then disconnect power. NOTE: In addition to the 16 single board slots (8 dual board slots) are 2 dual slots that are reserved for power supplies only.
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