User Guide Fiber Optic Products PowerCage 1600 Enclosure ™ Modular Power Enclosure for Fiber Optic and Twisted Pair Extenders 68-1717-01 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.
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Contents Introduction............................................................ 1 Operation................................................................. 9 Overview............................................................. 1 Features............................................................... 1 PowerCage Enclosure and System.................... 1 PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extender Boards... 2 PowerCage MTP Twisted Pair Boards................ 2 System Example.....................................
PowerCage 1600 Enclosure • Contents vi
Introduction This guide describes the Extron PowerCage 1600 Modular Power Enclosure and how to install, configure, and operate the enclosure and its optional transmitter and receiver boards. Throughout this guide “PowerCage” and “the enclosure” refer to the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure.
zz Modular, field-upgradeable, and hot-swappable design — The transmitter and receiver boards, and primary and redundant power supplies, are hot-swappable, allowing components to be added or replaced at any time without powering down the system. This is useful for mission-critical applications that require continuous operation. zz Efficient power management — Each PowerCage board can power down internal components when no active signal is present, providing increased system efficiency.
System Example The following diagram shows a typical PowerCage 1600 system installation.
Installation Topics covered in this section of the guide include the following: zz Enclosure and Rear Panel Features zz Installing the Transmitter and Receiver Board into the Enclosure zz Mounting the Unit zz Cabling and Testing The boards and power supplies are hot-swappable and can be installed or replaced at any time. However, the most convenient way to proceed with initial installation is as follows: 1. Install the optional redundant power supply and transmitter and receiver boards in the enclosure.
Enclosure and Rear Panel Features Rear Panel PowerCage 1600 Power Supply N15778 1T23 I.T.E. 100-240V 50/60Hz 5A MAX. 1 Power Connector 2 3 Main Slot for Power Redundant Supply Power Supply (standard) (optional) 4 Slots for Transmitter and Receiver Boards (up to 16 single-slot or 8 double-slot optional boards) Figure 3. The Rear Panel of the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure a Power connector — Connect this port to a 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source using a standard IEC power cord.
Installing Transmitter and Receiver Boards into the Enclosure Any combination of up to 16 single-slot or 8 double-slot transmitter or receiver boards can be installed in the PowerCage enclosure. The quantity and type of boards varies depending on the configuration for each installation site. Before installing the boards in the enclosure, refer to the model-specific guide for each PowerCage transmitter and receiver board you are installing. Some boards have switches that must be set before installation.
Mounting the Unit The PowerCage enclosure can be mounted in a standard equipment rack before or after installing transmitter and receiver boards. To rack mount the enclosure, follow the UL guidelines and refer to the diagram in the “Rack Mounting” section. UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the equipment in a rack. 1.
Cabling and Testing Refer to the setup guides and user guides for the models of transmitter and receiver boards you are installing for details on how to cable and set up each board. zz Some fiber optic boards include pass-through RS-232 connections. zz Some boards have mode switches. zz Some MTP twisted pair boards include picture adjustment or peaking controls.
Operation The following topics are covered in this section of the guide: zz Front Panel Features zz Communicating with the Boards: Making an RS‑232 Connection Front Panel Features The front panel of the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure provides a variety of light emitting diode (LED) status indicators, a selection button, and a port for communicating with an active installed board. See the diagram below and the following descriptions for details.
c Fan status LEDs — These LEDs indicate whether the fans that cool the enclosure are operating. FAN 1 FAN 2 Power LED — Lights when the corresponding fan receives power. Alarm LED — Lights when the corresponding fan malfunctions. d Communication selection (Comm Select) button — Press this button to select the desired board to connect to the Config port (e). With each button press, the serial connection changes from one active, installed board to the next.
Communicating with the Boards: Making an RS‑232 Connection RS‑232 communication works only with FOX boards; commands and queries cannot be sent to or passed through the MTP boards. To communicate with and check some basic information about individual installed transmitter or receiver boards, do the following: 1. Connect the serial port of a Windows-based PC or an RS‑232 control device to the front panel Config port on the PowerCage system, and power on both devices. Front Panel 2.
Specifications and Part Numbers This section of the guide includes the following material: zz Specifications zz Part Numbers (for included parts and accessories) Specifications NOTE: The PowerCage FOX boards are available in singlemode or multimode versions. NOTE: The optional PowerCage FOX boards are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC‑60825, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11.
Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA NOTE: For PowerCage FOX VGA boards, the analog video input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the transmitter, sent digitally through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog video in the receiver.
Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus Number/signal type ������������������������ 1 single link DVI-D (or HDMI*) Connector �������������������������������������� 1 female DVI-I NOTE: *Appropriate DVI-D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input/output. The PowerCage FOX DVI and DVI Plus boards can be used to distribute HDMI signals if you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter. However, when using HDMI signals, these units do not transmit audio and CEC signals.
Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx AV NOTE: For PowerCage FOX AV boards, the analog video input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the transmitter, sent digitally through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog video in the receiver. Gain ����������������������������������������������� Standards Input ��������������������������������������� Output ������������������������������������ Decoder type ���������������������������������� Unity NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, autodetected NTSC 3.
Video input — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA Number/signal type ������������������������ 1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (YUVi or YUVp/HDTV), S-video, or composite video Connector �������������������������������������� 1 female 15-pin HD Nominal levels �������������������������������� 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video 0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video Minimum/maximum levels �������������� 0.3 V to 1.
Video output — PowerCage MTP R AV Number/signal type ������������������������ 1 S-video or composite video Connectors ������������������������������������ 2 female BNC Nominal level ��������������������������������� 1 V p-p for Y of S-video and for composite video 0.3 V p-p for C of S-video Minimum/maximum level ��������������� 0.3 V to 1.
Audio input — PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI Number/signal type ������������������������ Connectors ������������������������������������ Impedance ������������������������������������� Nominal level ��������������������������������� Maximum level ������������������������������� 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono (1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack 18k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms) +8.9 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.
Audio output — PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ Number/signal type ������������������������ Connector �������������������������������������� Impedance ������������������������������������� Gain error �������������������������������������� Nominal levels �������������������������������� Maximum level ������������������������������� 1 mono, balanced/unbalanced (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced ±1 dB channel to channel +4 dBu (1.
Control/remote NOTE: PowerCage MTP AV Series boards do not have any RS-232 communication. PowerCage MTP 15HD Series boards have only pass-through RS-232 communication. Serial control ports Enclosure ��������������������������������� 1 bidirectional RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel) PowerCage FOX boards Control ������������������������������ 1 bidirectional RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles; shared with the alarm port) Pass-through ���������������������� 1 RS-232, 3.
Power consumption System ������������������������������������� Enclosure without boards: 12.4 watts Individual FOX boards �������������� FOX Tx VGA: 5.68 watts FOX Rx VGA: 6.54 watts FOX Tx DVI: 5.67 watts FOX Rx DVI: 5.50 watts FOX 3G HD-SDI: 1.84 watts FOX Tx AV: 6.89 watts FOX Rx AV: 5.57 watts FOX DVI Plus Tx: 5.68 watts FOX DVI Plus Rx: 6.18 watts FOX Tx HDMI: 5.68 watts FOX Rx HDMI: 6.18 watts Individual MTP boards �������������� MTP T 15HD RSA: 4.30 watts MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ: 8.38 watts MTP T AV: 2.
Part Numbers Included Parts The following items are included with the PowerCage 1600 Modular Power Enclosure: Included Parts Replacement Part Number PowerCage 1600 Enclosure (3U, 16-slot frame) 60-978-01 Rack mounting brackets Blank slot covers: 1 single slot, 7 dual slot, 1 power supply cover Self-adhesive rubber feet Extron software disk (which includes guides) PowerCage 1600 Enclosure Setup Guide Optional Accessories The following items are sold separately from the enclosure: PowerCage Power Supply
PowerCage Power Supply and Boards Part Number PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA 70-817-01 PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ 70-818-01 PowerCage MTP T AV 70-815-01 PowerCage MTP R AV 70-816-01 Twisted pair transmitter for VGA and audio or RS-232 Twisted pair receiver for VGA and audio or RS-232 with skew equalization Twisted pair transmitter for composite or S-video and audio Twisted pair receiver for composite or S-video and audio Cables Part Number 9-pin D female to 2.
Index H accessories part number list 22 communication selection (Comm Select) button how to use 11 location and function 10 air flow direction and space to allow for cooling 7 Config port location, description, pin configuration 10 alarm for loss of fiber link 2 LEDs 9 D application diagram 3 double pole/neutral fusing 4 installing transmitter and receiver boards 6 B E M blank panels or blank plates.
R S T rack mounting included parts: brackets 22 instructions 7 Simple Instruction Set (SIS) 11 Config port (front panel) and 11 temperature status (Temp) LED location and function 10 RS-232 control and configuration.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
