User guide

FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • FOX Extenders Control Program 21
FOX Extenders
Control Program
The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program provides an alternate method to control
and configure the FOX T USW 203. The application provides controls to adjust device
parameters and manage firmware. The FOX T USW 203 can also be configured and
controlled with SIS commands (see SIS Configuration and Control on page 13).
The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear
panel Remote RS-232 port or front panel USB Config port. The program is compatible with
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000, Windows XP, or later Windows operating systems. Updates to
this program can be downloaded from the Extron website (www.extron.com). Topics in
this section include:
• Installing the Software
• Starting the Software
• Using the Software
Installing the Software
The program is available for download on the Extron website.
To download the software from the website:
1. On the Extron website, click the Download tab.
2. From the left sidebar, click the Software link.
3. Navigate to FOX Extenders.
4. Click the Download link to the right of the desired device.
5. Submit any required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved.
6. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location.
7. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates a
folder in the Program Files directory for the FOX Extenders Control Program.