Extron electronics FOX3 Matrix Series 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.
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IMPORTANT:
Go to www.extron.com for the
complete product specifications.
FOX3MatrixSeries • Setup Guide
General Setup
The FOX3Matrix Switchers are congurable matrix switchers that distribute optical and audio signals. The FOX3 Matrix is
primarily designed to support switching of FOX3 endpoints, FOX3 transmitters to FOX3 receivers. The matrix switcher routes any
input signal to any combination of outputs. The FOX3 Matrix switcher can also route multiple input and output congurations
simultaneously (see gure1 for a FOX3Matrix80x conguration).
WARNING: The FOX3 Matrix switcher fiber optic I/O boards output continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to
the eyes; use with caution. Do not look into the ber optic cable connectors or into the ber optic cables themselves. Plug
the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the ber cable is unplugged.
AVERTISSEMENT : Les cartes d’E/S fibre optique FOX3 Matrix switcher émettent une lumière invisible continue, qui peut
être dangereuse pour les yeux ; à utiliser avec précaution. Ne pas xer directement les connecteurs optiques ou les câbles
bre optique. Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur lorsque le câble bre
optique est débranché.
NOTE: FOX3 Matrix is not compatible with FOX and FOX II signals unless a matrix partition is created and congured to
support 4G signals in PCS (see the FOX3 Matrix Series PCS Help File for details on partitioning). In the event of a factory
reset, the data rate resets to the factory default of 10G.
PRIMARY
FOX3MATRIX 80x
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L R
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DANTEEXPANSION
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
100-240V~x.xA MAX. 100-240V~x.xA MAX.
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CORDBEFORE
SERVING
DISCONNECTPOWER
CORDBEFORE
SERVING
REDUNDANT
1- 40
41- 80
RESET TxRx G
RS-232
LAN
REMOTE
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FOX3 R 301
HDMI LAN
OUT
A
IN OUT IN
B
INPUTS
CONTROL
AUDIO
RETURN
REMOTE
OUTPUTS
3D
SYNC
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AUDIO
R
LR
Tx
RS-232
RS-232
IR
Rx TxRxG
Tx Rx G S 5V
100mA
1
2 1
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USB2.0
USBHID
DEVICES
R
100-240V 0.7AMAX
50-60Hz
FOX3 R 301
HDMI LAN
OUT
A
IN OUT IN
B
INPUTS
CONTROL
AUDIO
RETURN
REMOTE
OUTPUTS
3D
SYNC
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AUDIO
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LR
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RS-232
IR
Rx TxRxG
Tx Rx G S 5V
100mA
1
2 1
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USB2.0
USBHID
DEVICES
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50-60Hz
FOX3 T 301
HDMI
USB HID
HOST HOST
USB 2.0 LAN
OUT
A
IN OUT IN
B
LOOP OUT
OUTPUTS
CONTROL
AUDIO
RETURN
REMOTE
INPUTS
3D
SYNC
L
AUDIO
R
LR
Tx
RS-232
RS-232
IR
Rx Tx RxG
Tx Rx G S 5V
R
100-240V 0.7AMAX
50-60Hz
FOX3 T 301
HDMI
USB HID
HOST HOST
USB 2.0 LAN
OUT
A
IN OUT IN
B
LOOP OUT
OUTPUTS
CONTROL
AUDIO
RETURN
REMOTE
INPUTS
3D
SYNC
L
AUDIO
R
LR
Tx
RS-232
RS-232
IR
Rx Tx RxG
Tx Rx G S 5V
R
100-240V 0.7AMAX
50-60Hz
FOX3 T 301
HDMI
USB HID
HOST HOST
USB 2.0 LAN
OUT
A
IN OUT IN
B
LOOP OUT
OUTPUTS
CONTROL
AUDIO
RETURN
REMOTE
INPUTS
3D
SYNC
L
AUDIO
R
LR
Tx
RS-232
RS-232
IR
Rx Tx RxG
Tx Rx G S 5V
R
100-240V 0.7AMAX
50-60Hz
FOX3 T 301
HDMI
USB HID
HOST HOST
USB 2.0 LAN
OUT
A
IN OUT IN
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OUTPUTS
CONTROL
AUDIO
RETURN
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MODEL80
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TLP Pro 725M
7" Wall Mount TouchLink
Pro Touchpanel
FOX3 T 301
Fiber Optic Transmitter
for HDMI 4K Display
USB Headset
Keyboard
Mouse
Ethernet
4K HDMI
USB
FOX3 T 301
Fiber Optic Transmitter
for HDMI
4K HDMI
USB
FOX3 T 301
Fiber Optic Transmitter
for HDMI
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FOX3 T 301
Fiber Optic Transmitter
for HDMI
Computer
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USB
RS-232
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Ethernet
Ethernet
FOX3 R 301
Fiber Optic Receiver
for HDMI
4K Display
USB Headset
Keyboard
Mouse
RS-232
4K HDMI
USB
USB
USB
FOX3 R 301
Fiber Optic Receiver
for HDMI
IPCP Pro 555
IP Link Pro Control
Processor
FOX3 Matrix 80x
Modular Fiber Optic
Matrix Switcher
AV Control
Network
Figure 1. Typical FOX3Matrix Application
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FOX3 Matrix Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
The Extron proprietary ber optic signal, generated by Extron ber optic transmitters, can include video, stereo audio, USB 2.0,
USB HID, return audio, IR, and 3D sync.
The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via the rear panel Ethernet LAN port, rear panel RS-232 port (SIS only), or front
panel USB port, using either the Windows®-based Extron Product Conguration Software (PCS) or Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
commands.
NOTES:
• Compatible optical signals are digital signals up to 10 Gbps that are sent and received via fiber optic small form factor
pluggable (SFP) modules, unless a matrix partition is created and congured to support 4G signals in PCS.
• The FOX3 transmitter-to-receiver communications, including the serial link, occupy one matrix switcher input and
output. This matrix switcher supports the insertion, through the LAN port, of serial (pass through) communications from
the matrix to the FOX3 transmitter or the FOX3 receiver.
The switcher has two hot-swappable 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power supplies that provide worldwide power compatibility
and reliability.
Configurability and Transmission modes
The FOX3Matrix Switchers are assembled from individual input/output (I/O) boards. The switchers can include multiple I/O
boards, each I/O board supports up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs:
• FOX3 Matrix 24x — 24 inputs and outputs • FOX3 Matrix 320x — 320 inputs and outputs
• FOX3 Matrix 40x — 40 inputs and outputs • FOX3 Matrix 560x — 560 inputs and outputs
• FOX3 Matrix 80x — 80 inputs and outputs • FOX3 Matrix 840x — 840 inputs and outputs
• FOX3 Matrix 160x — 160 inputs and outputs
The two types of I/O boards are:
• Singlemode (SM) fiber optic 8x8 I/O board — Very long distance, up to 20 km (12.43 miles)
• Multimode (MM) fiber optic 8x8 I/O board — Long distance, up to 500 m (1640 feet)
Increase or decrease the size of the FOX3Matrix Switcher from an 8-input by 8-output matrix (one I/O board) to multiple-inputs
by multiple-outputs matrix by adding or removing I/O boards.
NOTE: Multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards can be mixed in a FOX3Matrix switcher, but it is imperative to
connect the proper transmission mode fiber cables to the board.
Rear Panel
Each I/O board, in gure2, is identied by the input and output numbers supported by the board position. The board position
designators, printed beside the fan, correspond to the input and output numbers served by that position.
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 cable is unplugged.
AVERTISSEMENT : L’appareil émet une lumière invisible en continu, qui peut être dangereuse pour les yeux; à utiliser avec
précaution. Pour une sécurité renforcée, associez les bouchons anti-poussière à l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur optique
lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
PRIMARY
FOX3 MATRIX 80x
L R
L R
L R
L R
AUDIO EXPANSION
AT
DMP
EXPANSION
LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
L R
L R
L R
L R
AUDIO INPUTSS
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
FOX3 MATRIX
CONTROL FL
FAN ASSEMBLY
Extron
INPUTS / OUTPUTS
LINK
FOX3 MATRIX AUDIO
DANTE EXPANSION
50/60Hz
50/60Hz
100-240V ~x.xA MAX. 100-240V ~x.xA MAX.
DISCONNECT POWER
CORD BEFORE
SERVING
DISCONNECT POWER
CORD BEFORE
SERVING
REDUNDANT
1 - 40
41 - 80
RESET Tx Rx G
RS-232
LAN
REMOTE
OUT IN
4
OUT
IN 8
OUT IN
3
OUT
IN 7
OUT IN
2
OUT
IN 6
OUT IN
1
OUT
IN 5
FOX3 MATRIX 8io
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FOX3 MATRIX 8io
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FOX3 MATRIX 8io
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FOX3 MATRIX 8io
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Figure 2. FOX3 Matrix 80x Switcher Rear Panel
AFiber optic boards with connectors and LEDs
BReplaceable fans
CLAN Ethernet port
DRemote RS-232 port
EReset button and LED
FPower supplies
GPower connectors
HAudio Inputs
IAudio Outputs
JDMP Expansion port and LED
KDante Expansion ports
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Rear Panel Overview
AFiber optic boards with connectors and LEDs — (see figure2 on page2)
NOTES:
• Ensure the proper fiber cable for the I/O board is used. Typically, singlemode fiber has a
yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange or cyan jacket.
• The FOX3 Matrix switcher uses one connector (IN) on the block as an input and the second
connector (OUT) on the same block as a separate output.
1 Input connector — Connect a fiber optic cable between each Input LC connector and a FOX3
transmitter or any other compatible Extron FOX device.
NOTE: For USB, return audio, and serial RS-232 (receiver-to-transmitter) function, connect
the far end to the Optical Out connector on a FOX receiver.
Input LED — See Fiber optic I/O board LED indication on page5.
2 Output connector — Connect a fiber optic cable between each output LC connector and a
FOX3 receiver or any other compatible Extron FOX device (see figure1 on page1).
NOTE: For USB, return audio, and Matrix LAN inserted serial RS-232 (receiver-to-
transmitter) function, connect the far end to the Optical In connector on a FOX transmitter.
Output LED — See Fiber optic I/O board LED indication.
BReplaceable fans — This fan card has 3 or more removable fans (see Replacing a Fan Assembly
on page15 to replace a fan).
NOTE: The following information is for the standard LAN port, Remote RS 232 port, and Reset
button and LED. If the Matrix has the IPCPProMatrixQxicontrolcard, which includes an AV LAN
port, see IPCPProMatrixQxiControlCard on page5.
CLAN Ethernet port — Optionally, connect a network WAN or LAN hub, a control system, or a
computer to the Ethernet RJ-45 port.
• Network connection — Wire as a patch (straight) cable.
• Computer or control system connection — Wire the interface cable as a crossover cable.
DRemote RS-232 port — Optionally, connect a control system or computer to the rear panel Remote
RS-232 port (see figure3 for wiring).
RS-232
Tx Rx G
REMOTE
TransmitReceive
ReceiveTransmit
GroundGround
DB9 Pin Locations
Female
51
96
Pin 2 = Rx
Pin 3 = Tx
Pin 5 = G
Computer
Figure 3. RS-232 Connector Wiring
EReset button and LED — Initiate three levels of reset of the matrix switcher. For different reset levels, press and hold the
recessed button while the switcher is running or while powering up the switcher (see the FOX3 Matrix Series User Guide,
available at www.extron.com for more information on the reset modes).
NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In
the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron for the Admin and User.
FPower supplies — The primary and redundant power supplies are hot-swappable. There are two corresponding LEDs on the
front panel that indicate the status of each power supply (see Replacing a Power Supply Module on page15 to replace
power supplies).
GPower connectors — Connect a power source to the AC power connector. See the AC power requirements on page4
for each FOX3 matrix model.
NOTE: For reliability, connect the redundant power cord to either an uninterruptible power source or to a power source
that is completely independent from the primary power source.
3
OUT IN
*Optional for
return data
OUTPUTS
Transmitting
Unit
Receiving
Unit
FOX3 Matrix
Switcher
A
IN*
*Optional for
return data
1
OUT
INPUTS
A
IN
OUT*
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FOX3 Matrix Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
FOX3 Matrix 24x, 40x, 80x, 160x —
• 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.
• Connect via standard IEC power cord.
FOX3 Matrix 320x only —
North America —
• Nominal 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 20 A protected power source.
OR
• Nominal 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 A minimum protected power source.
• Connect via C19 power cord with NEMA 5-20 plug or 240V NEMA 6-20 plug.
Other regions –
• 100-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 15 A protected power source. Connect via C19 power cord and
a plug configuration of 15 A minimum.
OR
• 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 13 A or 16 A protected power source. Connect via C19 power
cord and a plug configuration of 7 A minimum.
FOX3 Matrix 560x and 840x —
North America — Terminated AC power cord
• Single phase, 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 20 A protected power source.
• Connect the 9.85 feet (3 m) terminated power cord to a NEMA L6-20R single phase
220 VAC, 60 Hz, 20 A protected power source.
Other regions — Unterminated AC power cord
• Single phase, 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 20 A protected power source.
• Have either a licensed electrician or qualified personnel terminate the AC power cord with
a region-specific power plug (not included). Ensure the wiring is in accordance with local
electrical codes.
• Connect the 9.85 feet (3 m) terminated power cord to a single phase 200-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz, 20 A protected power source.
L6-20R
North America
X:
Hot Y: Hot
G: Ground
G
X
Y
ATTENTION:
• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT connect the sleeves to the negative (-)
contacts.
• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS connecter les manchons aux contacts
négatifs (–).
HAudio Inputs (see figure2 on page2) — Connect
audio input devices to an audio 5-pole captive screw
port (see figure4 to wire the captive screw connector).
IAudio Outputs — Connect audio output devices to an
audio 5-pole captive screw port (see figure4 to wire
the captive screw connector).
JDMP Expansion port and LED —
• Expansion Port — Connect an STP cable between
this port and the Expansion port on an optional
Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output
Unbalanced Stereo Input Balanced Stereo Input
Do not tin the wires!
Tip
No Ground Here
No Ground Here
Tip
LR
Sleeves
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
LR
Sleeves
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
LR
Sleeves
Tip
Sleeve
Sleeve
Tip
LR
Figure 4. Audio Input Wiring Diagram
Extron DMP Digital Matrix Processor for digital audio connection. Receive and transmit eight 2-channel stereo inputs and
eight 2-channel stereo outputs via this RJ-45 connection.
• Link LED — Lights to indicate that the port is connected to a compatible device.
NOTE: Only connect Extron non-AT audio devices to the DMP Expansion port.
AC power requirements
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KDante Expansion ports — Connect RJ-45 connectors to external Dante devices for digital audio networking. Receive and
transmit 32 2-channel inputs and 32 2-channel outputs via these two RJ-45 connections.
IPCPProMatrixQxiControlCard
The Extron IPCPProMatrixQxicontrolcard integrates Ethernet connectivity into AV systems to allow users to remotely control,
monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and switchers. Use Extron Toolbelt software to discover and
manage the IPCP Pro control processor. Congure the control processor using Extron Global Congurator®software running in
Global Congurator Professional (GC Professional) or Global Congurator Plus (GC Plus) mode, or program the control processor
using Extron Global Scripter®(GS).
LAN
RS-232
Tx Rx G
AV LAN
RESET
CONFIG
RESET
FOX3 MATRIX CONTROL
IPCP PRO Q xi CONTROL
REMOTE
MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX IPCP LAN
S/N: ####### E######
00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX MATRIX
00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX IPCP AV LAN
S/N: ####### E######
00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
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Figure 5. IPCPProMatrixQxiControlCard Panel
NOTE: For detailed information on the IPCP control card, see the IPCPProQxi guides available at www.extron.com.
AReset button and LED — Initiate three levels of reset of the matrix switcher. For different reset levels, press and hold the
recessed button while the switcher is running or while powering up the switcher (see the FOX3 Matrix Series User Guide,
available at www.extron.com for more information on the reset modes).
NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In
the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron for the Admin and User.
BRemote RS-232 port — Optionally, connect a control system or computer to the rear panel Remote RS-232 port (see
figure3 on page3 for wiring).
CAV LAN Ethernet port — Connect directly to the FOX3 Matrix.
DLAN Ethernet port — Connect the IPCP to an Ethernet network (for configuration and control of the IPCP and the devices
connected to it). Plug a cable into this RJ-45 socket and connect the other end of the cable to a network switch, hub, router,
or PC connected to a local network or the Internet.
EUSB-C Config port — Connect a USB-C cable to this port for direct access to the IPCP Pro Q xi controller for configuration.
FReset button and LED — Initiate six different resets or recovery of the IPCPProMatrixQxicontrolcard.
Fiber optic I/O board LED indication
On the fiber optic I/O boards, the input and output LEDs on the transceivers light
green when 10G light is detected. The arrow LEDs point to the input and output
port they represent.
In figure6, SFP 1 and SFP 5 are examples of the LEDs that indicate the input and
output port (different colors are used to indicate the connection only).
• Out 1 is red and the corresponding arrow LED is red.
• In 1 is blue and the corresponding arrow LED is blue.
• Out 5 is purple and the corresponding arrow LED is purple.
• In 5 is green and the corresponding arrow LED is green.
OUT IN
4
OUT
IN 8
OUT IN
3
OUT
IN 7
OUT IN
2
OUT
IN 6
OUT IN
1
OUT
IN 5
FOX3 MATRIX 8io
Figure 6. Fiber Optic I/O Board LEDs
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FOX3 Matrix Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
Front Panel
FOX3 MATRIX 80x
PRIMARY REDUNDANT
FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER
Extron
POWER
CONFIG
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Figure 7. FOX3Matrix80x Switcher Front Panel
AUSB Config port — If desired,
connect a computer to the front panel
Configuration port.
BPrimary and Redundant Power
Supply LEDs — Light to indicate the
power supply status.
• Green — Indicates that the
associated power supply is
operating within normal tolerances.
• Red — Indicates that the associated
power supply is operating outside
the normal tolerances, there is no
AC connected to the power supply,
or the power supply has failed (see
Replacing a Power Supply Module
on page15 to replace the power
supply).
• Unlit — Indicates that the power
supply is not connected
Matrix Operations
The FOX3 Matrix can be operated in one of two modes: Port mode and System Map mode.
NOTE: The FOX3 Matrix is initially in Port mode when it is powered for the first time.
• In Port mode, each physical SFP on the Matrix represents 1 Input and 1 Output, numbered according to its physical location
on the Matrix.
• In System Map mode, multiple SFP modules can be combined via PCS to create a configuration map. This mode is used to
simplify system switching and USB group switching for cross display applications (see the FOX3 Matrix System Map Setup
Guide available at www.extron.com and FOX3 Matrix Series PCS Help File in PCS for detailed instructions).
Remote Control
This section describes using the remote control features of the FOX3Matrix switchers to control the devices.
Use Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands for operation and conguration of the matrix. Run these commands from a PC
connected to:
• A LAN or WAN using the rear panel RJ-45 LAN port on a standard FOX3 Matrix (see figure2,C on page2), or AV LAN
port on the IPCPProMatrixQxicontrolcard (see figure5, Con page5) via an SSH client and port 22023.
• The Remote RS-232 port (see figure2,D) via DataViewer.
• The front panel USB config port (see figure7,A on page6) via an SSH client, using IP address 203.0.113.22 and port
22023.
NOTE: The table below is a partial list of SIS commands. For a complete listing of commands, see the FOX3MatrixSeries
User Guide.
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Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Command ASCII Command
(Host to Unit)
Response
(Unit to Host)
Additional Description
NOTE: Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!002*002!003*003!.
Output switching
NOTES:
• The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously.
• The matrix switcher support 3-digit numeric (001*001) and 5- digit for Audio ties (50001*50001).
• The !tie command connects all available signals for the Tx to the Rx.
• When you create a tie where X! = 00, you tie no input to the specied output (X#) (untie X#).
• When you create a tie where X# = 00, you untie all outputs from input X!.
• If a System Map has been initiated, the Input number (X!) or Output number (X#) can represent a single physical SFP port or a group of
SFP ports.
Tie input to output X!*X#! OutX#•InX!•All]Tie input X! to output X#, all signals.
Tie input to output X!*X#% OutX#•InX!•Vid]Tie input X! to output X#, video only.
Tie input to output X3%*X3^$ OutX3^•InX3%•Aud]Tie input X3% to output X3^, audio.
Tie return audio source to
destination
X3&*X3*& OutX3*•InX3&•Rta]Tie return audio source to destination.
Tie input to output USB 2.0 X!*X#^ OutX#•InX!•Usb]Tie input X! to output X#, USB 2.0.
Tie input to output HID X!*X## OutX#•InX!•Hid]Tie input X! to output X#, HID.
TIP: 0*! clears all ties.
KEY: X! = Input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs for your configuration (0= untied)
X# = Output number 00 – Maximum number of outputs for your configuration (0= untied)
X3% = Audio input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs or DMP Expansion 30001-30008,
Dante 40001-40032, Analog 50001-50004
X3^ = Audio output number 00 – Maximum number of outputs or DMP Expansion 30001-30008,
Dante 40001-40032, Analog 50001-50004
X3& = Return audio source number 00 – Maximum number of outputs (from an Rx unit, DMP Expansion 30001-30008,
Dante 40001-40032, or Analog 50001-50004)
X3* = Analog audio destination number (to Tx) 00 – Maximum number of inputs (50001-50004)
NOTE: The FOX3 Matrix 24x has only two analog outputs (50001-50002).
Tie an input to all outputs
Tie input to all outputs X!*! InX!•All]Tie video and audio input, 3D sync and IR
signals to all outputs.
NOTE: USB 2.0, USB HID, and Return Audio are not switched with this command
Tie input to all outputs X!*% InX!•Vid]Tie video input to all outputs.
Tie input to all outputs X!*$ InX!•Aud]Tie audio input to all outputs.
KEY: X! = Input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs for your configuration (0= untied)
Untie
Untie all outputs 0*! In00•All]Untie all outputs.
Untie an output 0* X#! Out X#•In00 •All]Untie a particular output.
Untie an input X!*0! Out00•InX! •All]Untie an input from all tied outputs.
KEY: X! = Input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs for your configuration (0= untied)
X# = Output number 00 – Maximum number of outputs for your configuration (0= untied)

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Command ASCII Command
(Host to Unit)
Response
(Unit to Host)
Additional Description
Quick tie
NOTES:
• The quick multiple tie and tie input to all outputs commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously.
• The matrix switchers support 3-digit numeric (001*001) and 5-digit for audio ties (50001*50001)
• The quick tie applies to ber I/O, audio expansion, Dante, or analog audio sections.
• Commands can be made back to back with no spaces.
Quick multiple tie E+QX!*X#!...X!*X#!}Qik]or
Qik14]
Make multiple ties with one command.
Qik14 responds back when part of the
command is invalid or incorrect and some
ties could not be made.
KEY: X! = Input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs for your configuration (0= untied)
X# = Output number 00 – Maximum number of outputs for your configuration (0= untied)
Matrix Status
Request Information I/i
Verbose mode 2/3
VX2*XX2*•AX!XX3% •SX^ 1 X^ 2... X^ n]
Inf00*VX2*XX2*•AX! XX3%•SX^ 1 X^ 2... X^ n]
Slot/LC connector
information
0*X&I
Verbose mode 2/3
X1*X1*X1* X1* X1*X1* X1* X1*]
Inf*X1*X1*X1* X1* X1*X1*X1* X1*]
Slot/LC 10G-4G data rate
information
1*X&I
Verbose mode 2/3
X1&X1&X1& X1& X1&X1&X1& X1&]
Inf*X1&X1&X1& X1& X1&X1&X1& X1&]
Request part number N/n 60-nnnn-nn]
View Extron serial number 19I/i
Verbose mode 2/3
Serial number]
Inf19*Serial number]
View power supply voltages,
unit temperature, fan speeds
and Power Supply status
S/s
Verbose mode 2/3
X2$ p •X2$ R•X2%•X2^1•X2^ 2•X2^ 3...•X2^n
•X2&P •X2&R]
Sts00 *X2$p •X2$ R•X2%•X2^1•X2^ 2•X2^ 3...•X2^n
•X2&P •X2&R]
View temperature of the unit E20STAT}
Verbose mode 2/3
X2%]
20Stat• X2%]
KEY: X! = Input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs for your configuration (0= untied)
X^ = I/O board type 0= No board detected, 1= Active MM board, 2= Active SM board, 3= Passive MM board,
4= Passive SM board, 5= Unknown
X& = I/O board slot number 1– maximum number of slots (3for 24x, 5for 40x, 10 for 80x, 20 for 160x, 40 for 320x, 70 for 560x,
105 for 840x)
X1& = SFP data rate 0= 10G (default), 1= 4G
X1* = SFP modules installed 0= No SFP, 1= MM SFP, 2= SM SFP, 3= Unknown SFP
X2$ = Power supply voltage P = Primary is listed first, R = Redundant is listed second
X2% = Temperature Degrees in Fahrenheit and Celsius (example: xx.xxF • xx.xxC)
X2^ = Fan speed Revolutions per Minute (RPM) (example: xxxRPM
X2& = Power supply status 0= Power Supply inactive/Not installed, 1= Power Supply active/Installed,
2= Power Supply failed/Installed
X2* = Maximum virtual video matrix size inputxoutput (example: 80x80)
X3% = Audio input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs or Expansion 30001-30008, Dante 40001-40032,
Analog 50001-50004
View status of power
supplies (Primary,
Redundant)
E21STAT}
Verbose mode 2/3
X2$P
•X2$R]
21Stat• X2$P
•X2$R]
View fan speeds E22STAT}
Verbose mode 2/3
X2^1•X2^2•X2^ 3...•X2^ n]
22Stat• X2^1•X2^ 2•X2^3...•X2^ n]
View individual video input
signal status
EX!LS}
Verbose mode 2/3
X1(]
InX!•X1(]
View all video input signal
status
E0LS}
Verbose mode 2/3
X1(1
X1( 2... X1(n]
In00•X1(1 X1( 2... X1(n]
Each response is the video input status,
starting from Input 1 and n= highest
numbered installed input.
KEY: X! = Input number 00 – Maximum number of inputs for your configuration
X1( = Video signal status 0= No video signal at input, 1= Video Input signal detected
X2$ = Power supply voltage P = Primary, R = Redundant
X2^ = Fan speed Revolutions per Minute (RPM) (example: xxxxRPM

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Command ASCII Command
(Host to Unit)
Response
(Unit to Host)
Additional Description
Verbose Mode
Set verbose mode EX2)CV}VrbX2) ]
View verbose mode ECV} X2)]
NOTE: Verbose mode will revert back to default in the event of a power cycle, disconnect from dataviewer, or disconnect from the Ethernet.
KEY: X2) = Verbose mode 0= Clear/none (default for Ethernet), 1= Verbose mode (default for RS-232),
2= Tagged response for queries, 3= Verbose mode and tagged responses for queries
Product Configuration Software (PCS)
Another way to operate the switcher 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2, Con
page2) or front panel conguration port (see figure7, Aon page6) on the switcher.
NOTES:
• For details on operating PCS, see the FOX3MatrixSeries PCS Help File.
• An Extron Insider account is required to download and use PCS. Contact an Extron support representative, to obtain an
Insider Account.
Installing the Program
Download and install all programs as follows:
1. Go to www.extron.com and mouse over the Download
tab (see figure8, 1).
2. Click the PCS Product Configuration Software
link (2). The PCS Product Configuration Software
page opens.
3. Click Download (see figure9, 1).
TIP: Jump to the nearest page of downloads
by clicking the desired filtering letter.
The download warns about downloads and asks to
conrm the download.
Figure 8. Download Drop-down List
4. Click Run to confirm that you want to run the installation.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions. The installation program
creates the necessary directories and folders and installs the
program.
Figure 9. Download Center Dialog Box
Connecting to PCS
The Extron Product Conguration Software window opens to the Device Discovery panel. Connect to the FOX3 Matrix using the
Device Discovery panel or the TCP/IP panel (see figure10 on page10).
To connect through the Device Discovery panel:
1. Open the Product Configuration Software program from the desktop shortcut.
The Extron PCS window opens to the Device Discovery panel (see figure10).
NOTES:
• If the FOX3 Matrix is connected to the front panel USB-C, the hardcoded IP address is 203.0.113.22. If connected
to the rear panel AV LAN port, the FOX3 Matrix default IP address is 192.168.254.254. If connected to the rear
panel IPCP control card LAN port, the default IP address is 192.168.253.250.
• If the FOX3 Matrix IP address is changed, the AV LAN IP address (192.168.254.250) MUST be changed in
Toolbelt to the same subnet as the FOX3 Matrix in order to connect through the LAN port.
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Figure 10. Device Discovery Panel
2. If connecting through the front panel USB-C port or the rear panel AV LAN port, select the FOX3 Matrix device by
clicking on it to highlight it in the list (1) and click Connect (2).
If connecting through the rear panel IPCP LAN port:
• Select the FOX3 Matrix IPCP Pro Control Card device by clicking on it to highlight it in the list (1) and click Connect
(2). After entering the password, the FOX3 Matrix becomes available.
• Select the FOX3 Matrix device by clicking on it to highlight it in the list and click Connect.
3. Enter the password in the pop-up window and click Continue. The FOX3 Matrix PCS main page opens (see figure12 on
page11).
To connect through the TCP/IP panel:
Figure 11. TCP/IP Panel
1. Click the TCP/IP tab (see figure11, 1).
2. If connecting through the front panel USB-C port or the rear panel AV LAN port, enter the IP Address/Hostname and
Password in the Target Device panel (2). Continue to step 3 on page11.
NOTES:
• If the FOX3 Matrix is connected to the front panel USB-C, the hardcoded IP address is 203.0.113.22. If connected
to the rear panel AV LAN port, the FOX3 Matrix default IP address is 192.168.254.254. If connected to the rear
panel IPCP control card LAN port, the default IP address is 192.168.253.250.
• If the FOX3 Matrix IP address is changed, the AV LAN IP address (192.168.254.250) MUST be changed in
Toolbelt to the same subnet as the FOX3 Matrix in order to connect through the LAN port.
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