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.