Extron electronics FOX DA8 Plus User manual

FOX DA8 Plus • Setup Guide
This guide provides quick start instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the
Extron FOX DA8 Plus fiber optic distribution amplifier. See the drawing on the next page.
WARNING: This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes;
use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the
optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect the power sources to all equipment and mount the FOX DA8 Plus as desired.
Step 2 — Conguration
Set the rear panel DA configuration switch to configure the unit as either one 8-output DA, two 4-output DAs, or four 2-output DAs.
See the drawing below.
FOX DA8 Plus
100-240V 0.3A
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
ABCD
OUT IN
1
OUT IN
3
OUT IN
5
OUT IN
7
(1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2
50/60 Hz
RS-232
Tx Rx
OUT N/A
4
OUT N/A
6
OUT N/A
8
OUT N/A
2
FOX DA8 Plus
100-240V 0.3A
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
ABCD
OUTIN
1
OUTIN
3
OUTIN
5
OUT IN
7
(1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2
50/60 Hz
RS-232
Tx Rx
OUT N/A
4
OUT N/A
6
OUT N/A
8
OUT N/A
2
FOX DA8 Plus
100-240V 0.3A
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
ABCD
OUTIN
1
OUTIN
3
OUTIN
5
OUTIN
7
(1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2
50/60 Hz
RS-232
Tx Rx
OUTN/A
4
OUTN/A
6
OUTN/A
8
OUTN/A
2
Rx
Tx Tx Tx Tx TxTx Tx
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
CGroup: AGroup: ACDB
One 8-output DA Two 4-output DAs
(Groups A and C)
Four 2-output DAs
(Groups A through D)
(1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2
(1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2 (1)1x8 (2)1x4 (4)1x2
Step 3 — Optical Inputs
OPTICAL
2* 1
LINK LINK
OPTICAL
12*
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK LINK
Transmitter
Receiver
DA
3
4
A
OUT IN
1
Connect a fiber optic transmitter (or the maximum number of inputs as determined by the DA configuration switch
position in step 2) to the FOX DA8 Plus rear panel input connector.
NOTES:•Inputs 3, 5, and 7 (the right-hand connector on those transceiver blocks) are functional only when
selected as an input using the DA configuration switch.
•The right-hand connector for transceiver blocks 2, 4, 6, and 8 can never be functional.
•Singlemode and multimode devices are not interchangeable. Ensure that you connect transmitting and
receiving devices that are compatible with the FOX DA8 Plus.
•Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your system. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket
and multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.
Step 4 — Optical Outputs
Connect up to eight fiber cables between the FOX DA Output LC connectors (the left-hand connector on each
transceiver block) and compatible receivers.
Step 5 — Remote Control Connections
Do not tin the wires!
Controlling
Device
Gnd ( )
Rx
Tx
Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Bidirectional
RS-232
Tx Rx
FunctionPin
TX
RX
Gnd
Transmit data
Receive data
Signal ground
zConnect a host device to the rear panel RS-232 port.
See the drawing at right to make the connection
zConnect a host device to the front panel Config(uration) port,
a mini USB port.
Step 6 — Power
Use a standard IEC power cord to connect the FOX DA8 Plus power connector
and a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.

2
FOX DA8 Plus
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
A
OUT IN
1
OUT N/A
2
B
OUT IN
3
OUT N/A
4
C
OUT IN
5
OUT N/A
6
D
OUT IN
7
OUT N/A
8
(1)1x8
(2)1x4
(4)1x2
N15779
RS-232
Tx Rx
FOX 500 Tx
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
AUDIO INPUTS
INPUTLOOP THRU
RGBINPUT
RGB
H V
OR
LR
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROLALARM
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
OPTICAL
1 2*
FOX 500 Rx
AUDIO OUTPUT
RGBOUTPUTS
R G B
HV
LR
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROLALARM
1
2*
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
OPTICAL
FOX 500 Rx
AUDIO OUTPUT
RGBOUTPUTS
RGB
HV
LR
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROLALARM
1
2*
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
OPTICAL
POWER
12V
3AMAX
OUTPUT
4/8
OHMS
INPUTS
LR
LR
REMOTE
VOL/MUTE
10V 50mA
L
MPA152
R
CUS
LISTED
17TT
AUDIO/VIDEO
APPARATUS
CLASS2 WIRING
DONOT GROUND
ORSHORT
SPEAKEROUTPUTS!
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Selected SIS Commands
The table below is a partial list of SIS commands the you can use to mute outputs and configure the input reclockers. For a complete
listing, see the FOX DA8 Plus User Guide. Run the commands from a PC connected to the RS-232 port or the Configuration (USB) port.
Command ASCII Command
(Host to Unit)
Response
(Unit to Host)
Additional Information
Mute or unmute one output X!*X@B VmtX!*X@] X! = output, X@ = 0 (mute off) or 1 (mute on).
Show mute status of an output X!*B X@] X! = output, X@ = 0 (mute off) or 1 (mute on).
Mute or unmute all outputs X@*B VmtX@] X@ = 0 (mute off) or 1 (mute on).
Set input reclocker mode X#*X$= RteX#*X$] X# = 00 (all inputs), 01, 03, 05, or 07.
X$ = 00 (bypass), 01 (1.25 Gbps), 02 (2.125 Gbps), or 03 (4.25 Gbps).
Show reclocker mode X#=X$] X# and X$ are the same as for “Set input reclocker mode” command.
] = Carriage return and line feed • = space
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