Extron electronics FOX DA8 User manual

FOX DA8 • Setup Guide
This sheet provides quick start instructions for an
experienced installer to set up and operate the
Extron®FOX DA8 fiber optic distribution amplifier.
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
OPTICAL
2* 1
LINK LINK
OPTICAL
12*
*
Optional for
Return Data
LINK LINK
INPUT
OUT IN
1
Transmitter
Receiver
DA
2
3
Turn off or disconnect the power sources to all equipment and
mount the FOX DA8 as required.
Step 2 — Optical Input
Connect a fiber optic transmitter to the FOX DA8 rear panel input
connector.
NOTE: The input (right) LC connector of transceiver block 1 is
the only functional input connector. Input LC connectors are
not functional for transceiver blocks 2 through 8.
Step 3 — 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 4 — Remote Connector
zConnect a host device to the rear
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
panel RS-232 port.
zConnect a host device to the front panel
Configuration port via an optional
TRS RS-23 cable (part number 70-335-01).
Step 5 — Power
Use a standard IEC power cord connect the
FOX DA8 power connector and a 100 VAC to
240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.
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FOX DA8 • Setup Guide (Continued)
FOX DA8
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
INPUT
OUT IN
1
OUT N/A
2
OUT N/A
3
OUT N/A
4
OUT N/A
5
OUT N/A
6
OUT N/A
7
OUT N/A
8
INPUT
RS-232
Tx Rx
FOX 500 Tx
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
AUDIO INPUTS
INPUT LOOP THRU
RGB INPUT
R G B
H V
OR
L R
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROL ALARM
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
OPTICAL
1 2*
FOX 500 Rx
AUDIO OUTPUT
RGB OUTPUTS
R G B
HV
LR
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROL ALARM
1
2*
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
OPTICAL
FOX 500 Rx
AUDIO OUTPUT
RGB OUTPUTS
RGB
HV
LR
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROL ALARM
1
2*
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
OPTICAL
Extron
FOX 500 DVI Rx
Fiber Optic Receiver
Projector
Projector
Flat Panel
Display
DVI Output
RGB Output
RGB Output
RGB Input
Extron
FOX 500 Tx
Fiber Optic
Transmitter
Extron
FOX DA8
Fiber Optic Distribution Amplifer
Audio Input
PC
Local
Monitor
Extron
FOX 500 Rx
Fiber Optic Receiver
Extron
FOX 500 Rx
Fiber Optic Receiver
POWER
OUTPUTS
4/8 Ohms
INPUTS
LRLR
REMOTE
10V
VOL/MUTE
L
MPA122
R
CUS
Extron
MPA 122
Mini Power
Amplier
Extron
SI 26X
Two-way Ceiling
Speakers
Figure 1. Typical FOX DA8 Application
WARNING: This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and
dangerous 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.
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