Patton FiberPlex FPX6000 Series User manual

FPX6000 Quick Start Guide 1
FiberPlex FPX6000 Series
Audio, Video, and Peripherals over
IP Gateway
Quick Start Guide
CE Class B
This is a Class B device and is intended for use in a light
industrial (commercial) or residential environment. It is not
intended for use in a heavy industrial environment.
REGULATORY MODEL NUMBER: FPX6000D4
Part Number: 50000141, Rev. A
Revised: November 18, 2021
Sales Office: [phone]
Technical Support: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.patton.com
Address: Patton Electronics Co.
7622 Rickenbacker Dr.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879, USA

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1.0 Safety Information
1.1 Notation
In this guide, hazard levels are classified as follows:
1.2 Explanation of the Symbols
2.0 Operating Precautions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates potential risks of damage to the device or to property.
Highlights a helpful tip to help the user work more efficiently.
Symbol on the device indicates direct current (DC).
In accordance with the requirements of council directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), ensure that at end-
of-life you separate this product from other waste and scrap and deliver to
the WEEE collection system in your country for recycling.
Indicates that the product conforms to regulations set out by the
EC Directive.
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to
remove the device’s outer cover. There are no user-service-
able parts inside. This device shall be returned to Patton Elec-
tronics for repairs or repaired by qualified service personnel.
•For units with an external power adapter, the adapter shall
be a listed Limited Power Source.

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3.0 Introduction
Congratulations on having purchased the only device in the world capable of sending
high-quality, 4Kp60 4:4:4 video and up to 8 channels of perfectly synchronized audio
over a 1G network! To obtain maximum performance from the device, read this guide
first, and keep it handy for future reference.
Let’s get started on installing it!
3.1 FPX6000 Package Contents
•FPX6000T/A3/PD48 Transmitter or FPX6000R/A3/PD48 Receiver
•10-2500 Ethernet Cable (length 10 ft/1.5 m, Cat. 5 EIA 568B, color: black, RJ-45 con-
nectors)
•50000141 FiberPlex FPX6000 Series Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories
•CL141E/BT60/24 Power Supply, Industrial Gigabit 60 W (802.3BT) PoE (Power over
Ethernet) Injector; 24–56 VDC input
•CL241E/BT90/DC Power Supply, Industrial Gigabit 15–90 W PoE Splitter; Output 12/
16/24/48 VDC
•PS-03671H1-021 Power Supply, AC/DC, Universal Input, 54 VDC,1.2 A, 65 W
•FP101E/SFP/BT90/52 Industrial Gigabit SFP Media Converter with IEEE802.3bt
Power Injector (90 W); 10/100/10000Base-TX (RJ45); 1G (SFP); -40 to 167°F (-40 to
75°C); 52–56 VDC Input
•FPX-001/U2 19-in. Rack Mounting Bracket, Holds up to 2 FPX6000 Units
•The device does not have a power switch, so line voltages
are present in the power supply when the power cord is
connected. The outlet used to power the device shall be
within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device, be easily accessible,
and protected by a circuit breaker.
•Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables
during periods of lightning activity.
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external
use and shall be rated for the proper application with respect
to voltage, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and
mechanical serviceability.
NOTICE Mishandling could damage the device. Be certain that you under-
stand the instructions and precautions in this guide before use.

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•FPX-001/VM1 VESA Mounting Bracket
3.2 Installation steps
Installation consists of the following steps:
1. Install the FPX6000 onto a mounting surface:
– For mounting on a VESA-compatible TV or monitor, refer to section 4.0, “Install-
ing the VESA mounting bracket on a TV or monitor” on page 4.
– For mounting the device in a 19-inch rack, refer to section 5.0, “Installing into a
19-inch Rack” on page 7.
– For mounting on a wall, refer to section 6.0, “Wall Mounting” on page 9.
– For mounting on a desktop or similar flat, sturdy surface, refer to section 7.0,
“Desktop Mounting” on page 9.
2. Install data and video cables onto the device. Refer to section 8.0, “Installing
Cables” on page 9.
3. Connect power to the device. Refer to section 9.0, “Connecting Power” on
page 12.
4. Install the Dante Controller software. Refer to section 10.0, “Installing the
Dante Controller Software” on page 13 to download* and install the software.
5. Configure the FPX6000 with the Dante Controller. Refer to section 11.0, “Config-
uring the FPX6000 with the Dante Controller” on page 15 to use the Dante Con-
troller to connect an FPX6000 transmitter and receiver
Refer to the FiberPlex FPX6000 Series User Manual (document #50000137) if you need
more information to install, configure, operate, or troubleshoot the FPX6000. It can be
downloaded here: https://www.patton.com/manuals/50000137_fpx6000-um.pdf.
4.0 Installing the VESA mounting bracket on a TV or monitor
Do the following:
* Audinate account is required.
Mounting holes in the VESA mounting bracket align with the VESA standard
used by most TV and display manufacturers. The mount is compatible with 75,
100 or 200 mm VESA hole patterns (see figure 1 on page 5).

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Figure 1. VESA mounting bracket holes
Figure 2. VESA mounting holes example
1. Locate the VESA mounting holes on the rear panel of the TV or monitor (see
figure 2).

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2. Install the mounting bracket using the screws recommended in the manual that
came with the TV or monitor.
3. Place the FPX6000 in the bracket (see figure 3).
Figure 3. Placing the device on the VESA mounting bracket
4. Use 4 mounting screws included with the bracket to secure the FPX6000 in the
bracket (see figure 4).
Figure 4. Securing the device to the VESA mounting bracket

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The FPX6000 is installed in the VESA mounting bracket. Refer to section 8.0, “Install-
ing Cables” on page 9.
5.0 Installing into a 19-inch Rack
Do the following to install up to two devices in a 19-inch rack using the rack-mounting
bracket (see figure 5):
Figure 5. Rack-mounting bracket
1. Remove 4 screws from below the rear panel as shown in figure 6.
Figure 6. Removing the 4 screws from the underside of the device
2. Use 4 mounting screws included with the bracket to secure the FPX6000 front panel
to the bracket at one of the mounting locations on the rack-mounting bracket (see
figure 7 on page 8).

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Figure 7. Installing the FPX6000 and Cover Plate
3. Install the 4 screws that were removed in step 1 (see figure 8).
Figure 8. Installing 4 screws to the underside of the rack mount
4. If there is another FPX6000 to install in the bracket, go to step 5. Otherwise, use 4
mounting screws included with the bracket to install the cover plate (see figure 7),
then go to step 6.

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5. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to secure the second FPX6000 to the bracket.
6. Place the rack mounting bracket at the desired location in the rack (verify that the
bracket is level), then secure it by using 4 rack fasteners.
7. The device or devices are installed in the rack. Refer to section 8.0 “Installing
Cables”.
6.0 Wall Mounting
Do the following to mount the device on a wall using the VESA mounting bracket (see
figure 1 on page 5):
1. Place the VESA bracket at the desired location where it will be installed. Using the
100-mm holes in the bracket as a template (see figure 1 on page 5), make a mark
inside each of the 4 holes where the mounting hardware for hanging the device will
be installed.
2. Install the bracket using mounting hardware appropriate for the wall material.
3. Place the FPX6000 in the bracket as shown in figure 3 on page 6.
4. Use 4 mounting screws included with the bracket to secure the FPX6000 in the
bracket (see figure 4 on page 6).
The device is installed. Refer to section 8.0 “Installing Cables”.
7.0 Desktop Mounting
Place the FPX6000 on a desktop or similar sturdy, flat surface. Allow sufficient space at
the rear of the device for cable connections. Additionally, you should consider the need
to access the unit for future upgrades and maintenance.
The device is installed. Refer to section 8.0 “Installing Cables”.
8.0 Installing Cables
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables
during periods of lightning activity.
The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external
use and shall be rated for the proper application with
respect to voltage, current, anticipated temperature, flam-
mability, and mechanical serviceability.

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8.1 Installing cables on the FPX6000T Transmitter
Do the following:
1. Install cables on the front panel of the FPX6000T (see figure 9) as follows:
– If you are connecting a PTZ control input (RS422/VISCA) from a camera or con-
troller, attach the cable to the Serial port.
– If you will be remotely controlling the PC host with a USB keyboard and mouse,
connect a USB cable (male type A USB to male mini-USB) from a USB port on the
PC host to the USB OTG port on the FPX6000T.
Figure 9. Front panel ports and LEDs (same for Transmitter and Receiver models)
2. Install cables on the rear panel of the FPX6000T Transmitter (see figure 10 on page
11) as follows:
– Connect an HDMI 2.0/1.4b video source input (for example: a PTZ camera,
broadcast camera, or video player outputting up to 4Kp60 10-bit 4:4:4) to the
HDMI Input port.
– Connect a monitor to the HDMI Monitor Out port.
– If you are daisy-chaining multiple devices, connect the Ethernet cable to the ETH2
port.
The USB ports can only be used by HID-class devices such as a keyboard and
mouse. USB flash drives and hard drives are not supported.
•The HDMI Monitor Out port does not support HDCP.
•High-bandwidth signals require high-speed HDMI cables.
•Changing resolutions after the initial encode/decode sequence can take up to
10 seconds to reconfigure.
•The FPX6000s will correctly encode and decode HDCP compliant content up to
HDCP 2.3.

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Figure 10. Transmitter rear panel ports
Go to section 8.2 “Installing cables on the FPX6000R Receiver”.
8.2 Installing cables on the FPX6000R Receiver
Do the following:
1. Install cables on the front panel of the FPX6000R (see figure 9 on page 10) as fol-
lows:
– If you are connecting a USB keyboard and mouse, connect the keyboard to USB 1
and the mouse to USB 2.
2. Open the Windows Device Manager on the PC host and verify that you see the fol-
lowing device: “Mouse, keyboard & pen: Dante AV PDS keyboard/mouse”.
3. Install cables on the rear panel of the FPX6000R Receiver (see figure 11 on page
12) as follows:
– Connect the HDMI 2.0/1.4b video endpoint (a high-quality 4K monitor is recom-
mended) to the HDMI Output port.
– If you are daisy-chaining multiple devices, connect the Ethernet cable to the ETH2
port.
ETH2 will not provide PoE power to a daisy-chained device.
The USB ports can only be used by HID-class devices such as a keyboard and
mouse. USB flash drives and hard drives are not supported.
If a 1080p monitor is used instead of a 4K monitor, the FPX6000R will automat-
ically scale the 4K output to 1080p.
ETH2 will not provide PoE power to a daisy-chained device.

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Figure 11. Receiver rear panel ports
4. The data and video cables are installed, refer to section 9.0, “Connecting Power”
on page 12.
9.0 Connecting Power
The FPX6000 is compatible with the following power supplies:
•A customer-provided 802.3bt-compliant switch will work to power the device via PoE.
•Patton’s CL141E will power the device via PoE if the customer does not already have
a suitable supply.
•If PoE is not required, the customer can power the device with an existing 48-VDC
(30-W) input or use Patton’s PS-03671H1-021, which converts wall outlet AC to the
48 VDC (30 W) the device requires.
Do the following:
1. If you are powering the device with PoE, go to step 2. Otherwise, connect the power
supply cable to the 48 VDC at 30 W port (see figure 10 on page 11 for the Transmit-
ter or figure 11 on page 12 for the Receiver), then go to step 3.
2. Connect the Dante Network Ethernet/PoE cable to the ETH1 port (see figure 10 on
page 11 for the Transmitter or figure 11 on page 12 for the Receiver).
3. After at least one minute for the device to power up and initialize, verify that the green
Power LED (see figure 9 on page 10) is lit. Refer to table 1 for LED light indications.
The device does not have a power switch, so line voltages
are present in the power supply when the power cord is
connected. The outlet used to power the device shall be
within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device, be easily accessible,
and protected by a circuit breaker.
For best results, Patton recommends you use only professional 1G (or better)
switches with IGMP Packet Snooping and a non-blocking backplane.

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Refer to section 10.0 “Installing the Dante Controller Software”.
10.0 Installing the Dante Controller Software
Supported Platforms:
•Windows 10 (Windows 11 is not currently supported).
•macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Catalina or macOS 10.14 Mojave (macOS 12 Mon-
terey is not currently supported).
Table 1. Front panel ports and LED descriptions
LEDs/Ports Description
Power Green: Power is detected
Off: Power is not detected
CODEC Green: Indicates the CODEC is active
Off: CODEC is not active
System
Solid Green: All OK
Amber: Booting up, awaiting sync
Red: System failed to boot correctly
Off: No power
Sync
Solid Green: Dante network clock slave, sync achieved
Blinking Green: Dante Network clock master
Amber: Syncing in progress
Red: Error achieving sync
Off: No Power
Error
Solid Green: Software running
Blinking Green: Identify function activated
Solid or Blinking Red: Software fault or exception
Off: No power
HDCP
Solid Green: Non-HDCP unprotected video sync or source detected
Blinking Green: HDCP protected content detected
Solid Red: Invalid non-HDCP video sync or source
Blinking Red: Failed HDCP negotiation
Blinking Amber: HDCP negotiation in progress
Off: No power
All operating systems should be updated to the latest supported version.

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Hardware Requirements:
•At least a 1-GHz CPU.
•At least 512 MB of storage.
•A 1-Gbps Ethernet connectivity port.
•A display resolution of at least 1024 x 768, with a screen size of at least 19 inches is
recommended for Dante Controller.
10.1 Downloading the Dante Controller
To download the latest version, go to https://my.audinate.com/support/downloads/
download-latest-dante-software?lang=zh-hans
Locate the Dante Controller section on the page, then click on a Mac OS or Windows
OS download link as appropriate. Refer to section 10.2 “Installing Dante Controller on
Windows OS” or 10.3 “Installing Dante Controller on Mac OS”.
10.2 Installing Dante Controller on Windows OS
To install Dante Controller, you will need to be logged on with administrator privileges.
Do the following to install the Dante Controller:
1. Log on to your computer as an administrator.
2. Navigate to and double-click the downloaded Dante Controller installer file.
3. Read the license agreement. If you agree to the terms, select the I agree checkbox
and click Install.
4. If you do not agree to the terms, click Close.
5. Confirm/acknowledge any Windows security prompts that are displayed.
6. Dante Controller software has been installed. Refer to section 11.0, “Configuring
the FPX6000 with the Dante Controller” on page 15.
Dante Controller requires 64-bit capable hardware.
You will have to create an account with Audinate or log into an existing account
before downloading.
You do not have to uninstall the previous version before installing this update.

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10.3 Installing Dante Controller on Mac OS
To install Dante Controller you will need to be logged on with administrator privileges.
Do the following to install the Dante Controller:
1. Log on to your computer as an administrator.
2. Double-click the downloaded Dante Controller installer file.
3. A drive icon will appear on your Desktop Finder window. Double-click it to open.
4. Double-click the Dante Controller.pkg file. This will run the installer.
5. Read the license text, and if you accept the terms of the agreement, click Agree.
6. If you do not accept these terms, click Disagree to terminate the installation.
7. Dante Controller software has been installed. Refer to section 11.0, “Configuring
the FPX6000 with the Dante Controller” on page 15.
11.0 Configuring the FPX6000 with the Dante Controller
All Dante devices have transmit (Tx) or receive (Rx) channels. Receiver channels and
devices are listed down the left side of the grid (see figure 12). Transmitter channels
and devices are listed along the top of the grid.
Figure 12. Dante Controller Transmitter and Receiver channels
You do not have to uninstall the previous version before installing this update.

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Transmit channels are advertised on the network. A receiver uses this advertisement to
establish a subscription to the channel. A transmit channel can be sent to multiple
receivers using unicast or multicast.
Receive channels are connected to transmit channels via a subscription. Each receive
channel will receive audio over the network from at most one transmit channel.
When you click a blue square at the intersection between a transmit channel and a
receive channel, a subscription will be created, and a green check symbol will
appear in the matrix intersection. You may initially see a gray hourglass symbol
(usually very briefly) to indicate that the subscription is in process.
If there is a problem with the subscription, a warning or an error symbol may
appear. If many devices have been subscribed at the same time, a yellow pending
symbol may appear temporarily.
11.1 Routing video and audio signals
To route the video and audio signals from the FPX6000 Transmitter to the FPX6000
Receiver, do the following:
1. Launch Dante Controller software.
2. Choose an Ethernet Interface (see figure 13). If your computer has multiple Ether-
net interfaces or Network Interface Cards, Dante Controller will ask you to choose
the Primary Interface for its use.
Figure 13. Select the network interface
3. After launching the Dante Controller Software, the FPX6000T and FPX6000R will
automatically be discovered.

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4. Locate the desired FPX6000T Unit Name in the transmit channel at the top of Dante
Controller grid, then click the “+” sign next to the Unit Name. The “+” changes to a
“–” as it displays the transmitter’s signal receiving capabilities (see figure 14 for
examples highlighted in red squares).
Figure 14. Displaying FPX6000T signal sending capabilities
5. Locate the FPX6000R in the receive channel on the left-hand side of the Dante Con-
troller, then click the “+” sign next to the Unit Name to display the receiver’s signal
receiving capabilities (see figure 15).
Figure 15. Displaying FPX6000R signal receiving capabilities
If you do not already have a designated Dante Network Clock, Dante Controller
will choose one from the available Dante devices. This process is automatic.

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6. Click at the intersection of the two units (see figure 15 on page 17) to create a video
subscription, an audio subscription, or both.
That’s it! Your FPX6000s are now passing high-quality video and perfectly timed audio
across your network.
11.2 Connecting the USB keyboard and mouse to the PC host
1. Using the Dante Controller, subscribe the USB receive on the FPX6000T to the USB
transmit on the FPX6000R.
2. Verify that the mouse and/or keyboard connected to the FPX6000R Receiver can be
used to control the PC host connected to the FPX6000T Transmitter.
A.0 Customer and Technical Support
Patton Electronics offers a wide array of free technical services. If you have technical
questions about the FPX6000, begin your search for answers by using our Knowledge-
base at https://www.patton.com/support/kb.asp.
To subscribe to multiple channels at the same time, hold down the Ctrl key and
click the [-] symbol at the top left corner of the intersection between the two
devices. All possible channels will be subscribed at the same time.
Additional sources (Serial and IR) are routed the same way.
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B.0 Compliance Information
B.1 Compliance
EMC Directive:
•EMC: EN 55032
•EMI: EN 55024
FCC Part 15 Class B
Low Voltage Directive
•Safety: EN 62368-1
B.2 Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15)
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions—may cause
interference to radio and television reception. The device has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with specifications
in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion from such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the device does cause inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by disconnecting the
unit, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures: moving the computing equipment away from the receiver, re-orienting
the receiving antenna and/or plugging the receiving equipment into a different AC outlet
(such that the computing equipment and receiver are on different branches).
B.3 CE Declaration of Conformity
This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi-
sions of Directive 2004/ 30/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Council Directive
2014/35/EU on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. The Declaration of Conformity
may be obtained from Patton Electronics, Inc at www.patton.com/certifications.
The safety advice in the documentation accompanying this device shall be obeyed. The
conformity to the above directive is indicated by CE mark on the device.

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B.4 Authorized European Representative
Martin Green
Eurolink Europe Compliance Limited
25 Herbert Place
Dublin D02 AY86
Republic of Ireland
Copyright statement
Copyright © 2021, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Electron-
ics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document.
Trademarks statement
Patton is a registered trademark of Patton Electronics Company in the United States
and other countries. FiberPlex is a trademark licensed to Patton Electronics Company.
The Adopted Trademarks HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc. in the United States and other countries. Audinate is a registered trademark of
Audinate Pty Ltd. Dante is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd. All other trade-
marks presented in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Warranty Information
For warranty information, download the FiberPlex FPX6000 Series User Manual (docu-
ment #50000137) at https://www.patton.com/manuals/50000137_fpx6000-um.pdf.