Extron-electronics FOX DA8 Plus User Guide Manual de usuario

User GuideFOX DA8 PlusDistribution AmplifiersEight Output Fiber Optic Distribution Amplifier68-2145-01 Rev. B07 12

Installation and OperationThe topics covered in this section are:• Rear Panel Features• Front Panel Features• System OperationRear Panel FeaturesFO

a AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the FOX DA8 Plus to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.

e RS-232 port — For serial control of the DA, connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA, via this 3-pole

Front Panel FeaturesFOX DA SERIESCONFIGFIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER1 2Figure 4. FOX DA8 Plus Front Panel Featuresa Power LED — This LED lights

ConfigurationThe DA configuration switch selects any of the three configurations as identified in figure 5, below.NOTE: When you change the position

Remote ControlThe topics covered in this section are:• Remote Control Ports• Simple Instruction Set Control• FOX Extenders ProgramRemote Control Po

Simple Instruction Set ControlHost-to-interface CommunicationsThe Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands consist of one or more characters per f

Symbol DefinitionsSymbols (variables), defined below, are used in the command and response table. The symbols represent variables in the command and r

Command FunctionASCII Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional DescriptionInformation Requests (continued)Request part numberN60-1171-n

Using the ProgramNOTE: The first time you connect to the Configuration (USB) port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears (see figure 8, below). See “

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte-nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipme

Starting the programStart the Extron FOX Extenders Control Program as follows:1. Connect a computer that runs the Windows operating system to either

TIP: If you change the configuration of the DA using the rear panel DA configuration DIP switch (item d in figure 2 and on page 5), click the Refresh

4. Click Run on the next two screens (see figure 12, below). The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron website and starts the Extron Insta

5. Click Next. The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder identified in the InstallShield Wizard window.NOTE: Note the fold

12. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 15, below).The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the upload progress. The firmwa

Reference InformationThis section identifies the part numbers for the FOX DA8 Plus and suggested accessories, and provides mounting instructions. Topi

Compatible EquipmentThe FOX DA8 Plus is compatible with the following Extron fiber optic devices:NOTE: Ensure that you match the transmission mode, s

Fiber CablesFiber cable assembliesMHR Mini High Resolution Cable Part Number4LC MM LC to LC Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies 26-652-nn2LC OM4 MM

Mounting the UnitATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.The 1U high, half-rack width unit can be placed o

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FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rule

Software CommandsCommands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [1

ContentsIntroduction ... 1About this Guide ... 1About the FOX DA8 P

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IntroductionThe topics covered in this section are:• About this Guide• About the FOX DA8 Plus• FeaturesWARNING: Risk of serious physical injury: T

About the FOX DA8 PlusThe FOX DA8 Plus units are singlemode and multimode ultra-high performance fiber optic distribution amplifiers. The DA (see figu

FeaturesUltra high performance — Outputs up to eight perfect, pixel-by-pixel RGBHV or digital video transmissions to compatible receivers. The FOX DA8