User GuideFOX SW8Fiber Optic Switchers8-Input Fiber Optic Switcher68-1550-02 Rev. B04 13
FOX SW8 • Installation and Operation 4Installation and OperationThe topics covered in this section are:• Rear Panel Connections• Front Panel Configu
FOX SW8 • Introduction 5b Input connectors and LEDs — Transmitter#7Transmitter#8ReceiversLocal (Loop)ApplicationSwitcher23LOOP IN OUTIN78SwitchedApp
FOX SW8 • Introduction 6 100-240V 0.3A50/60 HzRS-232 Tx RxFOX SW8OPTICAL INPUTSLOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN OUTIN123456
FOX SW8 • Introduction 7Front Panel Configuration PortFOX SW SERIESFIBER OPTIC SWITCHER8CONFIG1Figure 6. FOX SW8 Configuration Porta Config(uration
FOX SW8 • Introduction 8OperationAfter the transmitters, the switcher, the receivers (for the looped out and selected optical signals), and their con
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 9Remote ControlThe topics covered in this section are:• Remote Control Ports• Simple Instruction Set Control• Universal Sw
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 10Error ResponsesWhen the unit receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 11Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsCommand FunctionASCII Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional d
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 12Universal Switcher Control ProgramThe Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 13Using the ProgramNOTE: The first time you connect to the Configuration (USB) port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears
Safety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerou
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 14 Figure 12. Communication Setup Window3. If necessary, select the tab, RS-232 or USB, for the port you are using for the
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 156. Operate the switcher as follows:• To select an input, click the associated input button.• To mute the output, click
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 164. Click Run on the next two screens (see figure 15). The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron website and st
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 175. Click Next. The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder identified in the InstallShield Wizard
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 18NOTES:• When downloaded from the Extron website, the firmware is placed in a subfolder of C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware
FOX SW8 • Remote Control 19Location of Software on the WebsiteNOTE: The Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Prod
FOX SW8 • Reference Information 20Reference InformationThis section provides a procedure for installing button labels and mounting instructions for th
FOX SW8 • Reference Information 215. Save the translucent, white diffuser, but remove the text/label insert from the transparent button cap lens.6.
FOX SW8 • Reference Information 22Mounting the UnitATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.The 1U high, h
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Specifications AvailabilityProduct specification are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.Conventions Used in this GuideNotifications The f
vFOX SW8 • Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction... 1About this Guide ...
FOX SW8 • Introduction 1IntroductionThe topics covered in this section are:• About this Guide• About the FOX SW8• FeaturesWARNING: Risk of serious
FOX SW8 • Introduction 2 4 5 6 7 8FOX SW8100-240V 0.3AOPTICAL INPUTS50/60 HzRS-232 Tx RxOUTPUTLOOP IN1LOOP IN2LOOP INLOOP INLOOP
FOX SW8 • Introduction 3FeaturesUltra high performance — The switcher inputs up to eight perfect, pixel-by-pixel RGBHV or digital video signals and t
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