Extron electronics FOX 3G HD-SDI User's Guide

User GuidePowerCage™FOX 3G HD-SDIPowerCage Fiber Optic ExtendersFiber Optic Transceiver68-1913-01 Rev. A09 10

Transmitter and receiverA PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI that is configured as a transmitter inputs digital video on its HD/SDI Input BNC connector. The trans

Features z Long distance transmission — The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI extends HD-SDI, SDI, and 3G-SDI signals very long distances over a single fiber. It

PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Connection Diagram 5A MAX.100-240V 50/60HzPowerCage 1600Power SupplyExtron PowerCage 1600FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceivers12V

Installation and OperationThis section describes the installation and operation of the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, including the following topics: z Inst

c HD-SDI Output connectors — In any PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI configuration, connect a digital display to these BNC connectors (labeled “HD/SDI Outputs”

PowerCage 1600 Front Panel Port, Control, and IndicatorsThe front panel of the PowerCage 1600 Enclosure contains the following:PowerCage 1600COMM1POWE

e Config port — For RS-232 serial communication with any of the installed boards, connect a PC using Windows® or an RS-232 control system to this 2.5

OperationAfter the transmitting and receiving units and all of their connected devices are powered up, the system is fully operational. If any problem

Remote Communication and ControlThis section describes the remote control operation of the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI, including: z SIS Control z FOX Ext

Symbols Used in this GuideWhen you are programming using SIS, certain characters are most conveniently represented by the hexadecimal equivalent of th

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

Command/Response Table for SIS CommandsCommandASCII Command(Host to Unit)Response(Unit to Host)Additional DescriptionStatus RequestsView Link 1 status

FOX Extenders Control ProgramThe Extron FOX Extenders Control Program communicates with the transceiver via the front panel Config port on the PowerCag

3. On the Control Software screen, scroll to locate the FOX Extenders line, and click the Install link in the far right column.Figure 9. Install Lin

FOX Extenders Control Program WindowFigure 11. FOX Extenders Control Program WindowStatus fieldThe Status field of the control program window displays

Menu Bar and ToolbarThe File, Tools, and Help menus on the menu bar let you access various functions such as: z Connecting to and disconnecting from t

2. On the Download Center screen, click the links for the appropriate firmware file.3. Complete the Personal Information form and click the Download f

3. Locate the “Firmware Loader” line and click the Download link at the far right.Figure 16. Download Link for Firmware Loader on the Download Scree

If you have previously updated firmware for this model, the Firmware Loader window appears. Proceed to step 4.3. Click Connect. The Firmware Loader wi

Figure 20. Choose Firmware File Window5. Navigate to and select the new firmware file, which has a .bin extension. CAUTION: The firmware file must have

Reference InformationThis section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and installation instructions for the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI Fiber Opti

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

Maximum channel data ratePowerCage FOX 2G AV boards 2.125 GbpsOther PowerCage FOX boards . 4.25 Gbps Video — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDINOTE: The Pow

Baud rate and protocolPowerCage FOX boardsControl ... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parityPass-through ...

Part NumbersPowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI PowerCage Enclosure and Boards Part NumberPowerCage 1600 Enclosure 60-978-01PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI MM 70-701-01P

Installing the Fox 3G HD-SDI Board in the PowerCage 1600 EnclosureUp to 16 single slot or 8 dual slot transceiver boards can be inserted into the Powe

NOTE: Use a screwdriver or other tool to fully tighten the screws after initial installation and any subsequent removal and replacement of the board.

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IntroductionThis section gives an overview of the Extron PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI fiber optic transceiver extender board, describes its significant featu

Because the PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI board is a transceiver, it can simultaneously transmit and receive multi-rate SDI signals between a pair of PowerC

Bidirectional transceiverA PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI that is configured as a bidirectional transceiver inputs digital video on its HD-SDI Input BNC port.