User Guide Distribution Amplifiers FOX DA8 Plus Eight Output Fiber Optic Distribution Amplifier 68-2145-01 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. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03] E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE} NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” represents the capital letter “o.” Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here: Reply from 208.132.180.
Contents Introduction............................................. 1 Reference Information........................... 19 About this Guide.............................................. 1 About the FOX DA8 Plus................................... 2 Features............................................................ 3 Part Numbers and Accessories......................... 19 FOX DA8 Plus Part Numbers........................ 19 Included Parts.............................................
FOX DA8 Plus • Contents vi
Introduction The topics covered in this section are: • About this Guide • About the FOX DA8 Plus • Features WARNING: Risk of serious physical injury: The FOX DA8 Plus outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. • Do not look into the rear panel 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.
About the FOX DA8 Plus The FOX DA8 Plus units are singlemode and multimode ultra-high performance fiber optic distribution amplifiers. The DA (see figure 1) accepts a proprietary input optical signal from a compatible Extron fiber optic transmitter (Tx) or other device. The optical signal can include video, audio, and one-way (transmitter-to-receiver [Rx]) RS-232 communications.
Features Ultra high performance — Outputs up to eight perfect, pixel-by-pixel RGBHV or digital video transmissions to compatible receivers. The FOX DA8 Plus can handle analog video resolutions up to 1900x1200 at 60 Hz. Higher resolutions can be transmitted, but with some loss of video quality. Optical input and outputs — The FOX DA8 Plus inputs and outputs the optical signal on LC video connectors.
Installation and Operation The topics covered in this section are: • Rear Panel Features • Front Panel Features • System Operation Rear Panel Features 100-240V FOX DA8 Plus 0.3A 1 OUT N/A IN 3 OUT IN OPTICAL OUTPUTS 5 4 OUT N/A OUT IN 6 OUT N/A 7 OUT IN 8 OUT N/A (1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2 OUT 2 A 50/60 Hz 1 3 B 2 3 3 C 2* 3 3 Tx Rx D 2* 3 3 RS-232 2* 3 4 5 * See first NOTE, below. Figure 2.
a AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the FOX DA8 Plus to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source. b Input connectors and LEDs — OPTICAL 1 2* LINK Input LC connectors (on the right) marked with an asterisk (*) in figure 2 are functional only when selected as an input using the DA configuration switch (item d). The right-hand connector for transceiver blocks 2, 4, 6, and 8 can never be functional.
e RS-232 port — For serial control of the DA, connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA, via this 3-pole captive screw connector (see figure 3, below, to wire this connector). RS-232 Pin TX RX Gnd Tx Rx Function Transmit data Receive data Signal ground Controlling Device Do not tin the wires! Ground Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Bidirectional Ground Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) NOTE: Cross the Tx and Rx lines once between the source and the target. Figure 3.
Front Panel Features CONFIG FOX DA SERIES FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 1 2 Figure 4. FOX DA8 Plus Front Panel Features a b Power LED — This LED lights when power is applied to the unit. Config(uration) port — For USB control of the DA, connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control, via this mini USB B port. System Operation After the transmitter, the FOX DA8 Plus, the receivers, and their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational.
Configuration The DA configuration switch selects any of the three configurations as identified in figure 5, below. When you change the position of the DA configuration switch, the reclocking feature returns to the default setting of 4.25 Gbps on all inputs. See the Reclocking information in the SIS commands section and FOX Extenders section to set the reclocking feature to the desired values. (1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2 NOTE: One 8-output DA • Not grouped.
Remote Control The topics covered in this section are: • Remote Control Ports • Simple Instruction Set Control • FOX Extenders Program Remote Control Ports The FOX DA8 Plus has two ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the Extron DataViewer utility or the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make remote control of the DA possible.
Simple Instruction Set Control Host-to-interface Communications The Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to begin or end a command character sequence. When a command is valid, the unit executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the unit to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string.
Symbol Definitions Symbols (variables), defined below, are used in the command and response table. The symbols represent variables in the command and response table fields. ] } = Carriage return and line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = space X! X@ X# = Output 1 through 8 = Mute status 0 = off (unmuted) 1 = on (muted) = Reclockable input number 00 = all inputs 01 = input 1 (group A) 05 = input 5 (group C) 03 = input 3 (group B) 07 = input 7 (group D) 02 = 2.125 Gbps 03 = 4.
Command Function ASCII Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Additional Description Information Requests (continued) Request part number N 60-1171-nn] Show input connections status Show temperature Show transceiver module status Show DA configuration switch position 0LS 20S 0*1I X&1X&2X&3X&4 ... X&8] X*] X(1X(2X(3X(4 ... X(8] X1)] ESTAT} nn indicates the transmission mode. 01 = multimode, 02 = singlemode. Show light status of all inputs. X* = degrees Fahrenheit.
Using the Program NOTE: The first time you connect to the Configuration (USB) port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears (see figure 8, below). See “Activating a USB port for the first time,“ below. For other connections, proceed to “Starting the program,” on the next page. 1 2 2 1 Figure 8. Found New Hardware Wizard Activating a USB port for the first time The first time you connect to the Configuration (USB) port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears (figure 8).
Starting the program Start the Extron FOX Extenders Control Program as follows: 1. Connect a computer that runs the Windows operating system to either the RS-232 port or the Configuration port of the DA (see “Installation and Operation,” beginning on page 4). 2. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > FOX Extenders Control Program > FOX Extenders. The Communication Setup window appears (see figure 9, below). Figure 9. Communication Setup Window 3.
TIP: If you change the configuration of the DA using the rear panel DA configuration DIP switch (item d in figure 2 and on page 5), click the Refresh button ( ). This forces the FOX Extenders Control Program to show the new configuration. 6. Operate the DA as follows: • Click the appropriate buttons to mute (gray) or unmute (green) individual outputs or all outputs. WARNING: • Risk of serious physical injury: The channel mute command mutes the data on the output only.
4. Click Run on the next two screens (see figure 12, below). The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron website and starts the Extron Installation Program to extract the firmware file. NOTE: The name, version and file size shown are sample values only. 4 4 5 Folder where firmware is installed 6 Figure 12.
5. Click Next. The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder identified in the InstallShield Wizard window. NOTE: Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved. 6. Click Finish to exit the program. 7. Connect a computer that runs the Windows operating system to either the RS-232 port or the Configuration port of the DA (see “Installation and Operation,” starting on page 4, for more details). 8.
12. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 15, below). The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the upload progress. The firmware upload may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100%, and Status is listed as Completed, the firmware loader utility resets the DA. 12 Figure 15. Firmware Loader Screen 13. Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.
Reference Information This section identifies the part numbers for the FOX DA8 Plus and suggested accessories, and provides mounting instructions.
Compatible Equipment The FOX DA8 Plus is compatible with the following Extron fiber optic devices: NOTE: Ensure that you match the transmission mode, singlemode or multimode, among all connected devices.
Fiber Cables Fiber cable assemblies MHR Mini High Resolution Cable Part Number 4LC MM LC to LC Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies 26-652-nn 2LC OM4 MM P LC to LC Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies — Plenum 26-671-nn 2LC SM P LC to LC Bend-Insensitive Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies — Plenum 26-670-nn Bulk fiber cable and termination tools RG6 Super High Resolution Cable Part Number OM4 MM P/2K Plenum 2 km (6,562 foot) Spool 22-225-02 SM P/2K Plenum 2 km (6,562 foo
Mounting the Unit ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. The 1U high, half-rack width unit can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under or through a desk or other furniture, using any of the following optional kits: • • Rack Mounting: • RSU 129 — 9.5 inches 1U universal rack shelf kit (part number 60-190-01) • RSB 129 — 9.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
