Extron electronics PowerCage 411 User manual

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IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Go to www.extron.com for the complete
user guide, installation instructions, and
specifications before connecting the
product to the power source.
PowerCage 411 Enclosure • Setup Guide
This setup guide contains installation information for the PowerCage411FOX3 Enclosure using step-by-step instructions. For
complete instructions, see the PowerCage411Series User Guide at www.extron.com.
WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury.Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués
par le personnel autorisé uniquement.
Rear Panel Features
B
B
BA
A
A
RS-232
LAN
Rx GTx
REMOTE
100-240V ~ --A MAX100-240V ~ --A MAX
50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz
FOX3 T 301 PC
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
AUDIO IN
HDMI INPUT LOOP OUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB HID USB 2.0
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OUT I
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T
AB
FOX3 T 301 PC
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C
C
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C
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
AUDIO IN
HDMI INPUT LOOP OUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB HID USB 2.0
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OUT I
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AB
FOX3 T 301 PC
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C
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C
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C
C
C
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
AUDIO IN
HDMI INPUTLOOP OUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB HID USB 2.0
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OUT I
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T
AB
FOX3 T 301 PC
C
C
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C
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
AUDIO IN
HDMI INPUT LOOP OUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB HID USB 2.0
N
OUT I
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UT
UT
T
T
T
AB
C
C
C D
D
D
Figure 1. PowerCage 411 Rear Panel
APower connectors 1 and 2 — Connect these ports to 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power sources using standard IEC power
cords.
BSlot 1 through Slot 4 — Install a PowerCage 411- compatible board into each slot.
CLAN port — Use an RJ-45 cable to connect to a LAN (Ethernet) for control of the device.
• Use a straight-through cable for connection to a switch, hub, or router.
• Use a crossover or a straight-through cable for connection directly to a PC.
DRemote RS-232 port — To control the unit, connect an RS-232 device to the 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw port and
configure it as follows: 9600 baud rate, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
Installing Boards into the Enclosure
Any combination of up to four boards can be installed in the PowerCage enclosure. The quantity and type of boards vary
depending on the conguration for each installation site.
Before installing the boards in the enclosure, refer to the model-specic guide for each PowerCage board being installed. The
guides describe the features of each board and how to set up and cable it.
NOTE: The power supplies and boards are hot-swappable; they can be installed or removed without turning off or
disconnecting the power to the PowerCage411FOX3 Enclosure.
CAUTION:
• Use ESD precautions when installing a board to avoid damaging it. Keep the board in the anti-static bag until it is
needed.
• Prenez les précautions ESD lorsque vous installez une carte afin d’éviter de l’endommager. Gardez la carte dans le
sachet dépoussiérant jusqu’à ce que vous en ayez besoin.
• Use proper grounding techniques during installation.
• Utilisez des techniques de mise à la terre correctes pendant l’installation.
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PowerCage 411 Enclosure • Setup Guide (Continued)
1. Where applicable, remove as many blank plates
or previously installed boards from the rear of the
PowerCage Enclosure as necessary to accommodate the
number of new boards to be installed.
2. Carefully slide the board into the slot, aligning the bottom
edge of the board with the left and right board mounting
slides on the bottom of the enclosure slot. Push the board
completely into the slot and finger-tighten the two top
screws while pushing in the screws to secure the board in
place (see figure2).
3. Repeat step 2for all boards needing installation.
NOTE: Cover all empty board slots; do not leave them
open. Securely fasten the screws for all boards and
blank panels.
FOX3 T 301 PC
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
AUDIO IN
HDMIINPUT LOOPOUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB HID USB 2.0
AB
RS-232
LAN
Rx GTx
REMOTE
FOX3 T 301 PC
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
AUDIO IN
HDMIINPUT LOOPOUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB HID USB 2.0
AB
FOX3 T 301 PC
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
AUDIO IN
HDMIINPUT LOOPOUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB HID USB 2.0
AB
FOX3 T 301 PC
RS-232
Rx G
Tx
HDMIINPUT LOOPOUT
OUT IN OUT IN
USB 2.0
AB
Screws
(2 per board)
Align board and
slide into slot.
Figure 2. Board Installation
Front Panel Features
ADJUST
MENU
NEXT
RESET
POWERCAGE 411
215W
POWER SUPPLY
215W
POWER SUPPLY
CONFIG
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FB
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Figure 3. PowerCage 411 FOX3 Front Panel
APower supply LEDs —
LED Color - State Power Supply Status Fan Status
Green - Solid Good Both fans functional
Red - Solid Failed Both fans functional
Orange - Solid No AC power present Both fans functional
Green - Blinking Good Either fan not functional
Red - Blinking Failed Either fan not functional
Orange - Blinking No AC power present Either fan not functional
BPower supplies — Connect power to IEC power connector 1 or 2 (see figure1, Aon page1).
CFans — For power supplies.
DConfiguration port — If desired, connect a host device to the front panel USB mini-B port for configuring the enclosure.
NOTE: This port allows communication to the enclosure and the boards.
ELCD screen — The screen displays messages, menu information, and your selections (see Menus, Configuration, and
Adjustments on page3).
FReset button and LED — Pressing the Reset button sets various enclosure settings to the factory default values. The LED
lights green after pressing the Reset button (see the PowerCage 411 Series User Guide for details).
GNavigation buttons —
• MENU — Press MENU to access the PowerCage 411 menu system (see Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments).
• NEXT — From each menu press NEXT to step through submenus (see Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments).
HNavigation adjust knobs —
• Horizontal — Turn the horizontal adjust knob to navigate the menu system (see Menus, Configuration, and
Adjustments).
• Vertical — Turn the vertical adjust knob to navigate the menu system (see Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments).
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Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments
The PowerCage411FOX3 Enclosure has a menu system consisting of four main menus that are selected by pressing the front
panel MENU button (see figure3, Gon page2). Each main menu consists of submenus that are accessed by pressing
the front panel NEXT button (G). Use the front panel Horizontal and Vertical Adjust knobs (H) to make any submenu
adjustments. See the following owcharts:
Power
On
60-1492-02
FW v1.00.xxx
Default
Cycle
SLOT MENU
Menu
Menu
Next
Menu
Menu
Menu
FRAME STATUS
MENU
VIEW COMM
SETTINGS MENU
EXIT MENU
Extron
PowerCage 411
Default Cycle
Power
On
60-1492-02
FW v1.00.xxx
Extron
PowerCage 411
SLOT MENU
Menu
Slot #1
Fox3 T 301
Slot #2
N/A
Slot #3
Fox3 T 311
Slot #4
FOX3 T 201
Remote Control
The PowerCage 411 can be congured and controlled remotely using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands, Product
Conguration Software (PCS), and the internal web pages.
NOTE: For details on all the remote control options, see the PowerCage 411 Series User Guide and PowerCage411 Series
PCS Help File.
Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands
Use SIS commands for operation and conguration of the PowerCage. Run these commands from a PC connected to:
• A LAN or WAN using the rear panel RJ-45 LAN connector (see figure1, Con page1) via an SSH client and port 22023.
• The Remote RS-232 port (see figure1, D) via DataViewer.
• The front panel USB config port (see figure3, Don page2) via an SSH client and IP address 203.0.113.22 and port
22023.
Product Configuration Software (PCS)
Another way to operate the PowerCage is via PCS, which runs on computers that use the Windows®operating system. This
program is available at www.extron.com. PCS can be run from a PC connected to the rear panel LAN port (see figure1, C) or
front panel conguration port (see figure3, D) on the PowerCage.
NOTE: An Extron Insider account is required to download and use PCS. Contact an Extron support representative to obtain
an Insider Account.
Internal Web Pages
Another way to congure and operate the switcher is via its factory-installed internal web pages. The pre-loaded web pages
on the PowerCage are accessible through the LAN port (see figure1, C) via a LAN or WAN connection or the front panel USB
cong port (see figure3, D) using a web browser.
NOTE: Compatible web browsers are Microsoft®Edge®, Mozilla®Firefox®, Google Chrome™, and Apple®Safari®.

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For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the
Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.
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Worldwide Headquarters: Extron USA West, 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92805, 800.633.9876
Mounting and Cabling
1. Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources.
2. Mount the PowerCage 411 to a rack using the pre-installed rack ears or use the optional MBU mounting kit for under-desk
mounting (see figure4).
ADJUST
MENU
NEXT
RESET
POWERCAGE 411
215W
POWER SUPPLY
215W
POWER SUPPLY
CONFIG
Extron
Mounting Bracket
ADJUST
MENU
NEXT
RESET
POWERCAGE 411
CONFIG
Extron
215W
POWER SUPPLY
215W
POWER SUPPLY
ADJUST
MENU
NEXT
RESET
POWERCAGE 411
215W
POWER SUPPLY
215W
POWER SUPPLY
CONFIG
Extron
MBU 149
Mounting Bracket
PowerCage 411
MBU 149
Mounting Bracket
Figure 4. Mounting Diagrams
NOTES:
• For tabletop mounting, use the included rubber feet. Up to three units may be stacked together, one on top of the
other.
• The optional UTM 100 mounting kit may also be used to mount up to 2 units, one under the other.
3. Connect power to the rear panel IEC connector or connectors (see figure1, Aon page1).
4. Attach cables to the LAN and RS-232 ports, as applicable (see figure1, Cand D).
Replacing the Power Supply
1. Use a screwdriver to rotate the left and right captive panel
screws to completely loosen the screws.
2. Gently but firmly pull on the screws to loosen the power
supply from the backplane.
3. Slide the power supply out of the enclosure.
4. Orient the replacement power supply module to be
installed.
5. Center the replacement power supply module with the
power supply opening.
6. Gently slide the replacement power supply module into
the enclosure until the power supply meets resistance.
7. Gently seat the replacement power supply in the
backplane.
8. Use a screwdriver to tighten the left and right captive
panel screws to lock the replacement power supply in
place.
ADJUST
MENU
NEXT
RESET
POWERCAGE 411
215W
POWER SUPPLY
CONFIG
Extron
215W
POWER SUPPLY
Screws
(2 per board)
Align board and
slide into slot.
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