Fiber Cable Transmission Modes; Extron Linklicense; Features - Extron electronics FOX3 Matrix Series User Manual

Fiber Cable Transmission Modes

The FOX3 Matrix switchers are assembled from individual input/output (I/O) boards. The
switcher can include multiple I/O boards, depending on the matrix model. Each I/O board
supports up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs. The two types of I/O boards are:
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Increase or decrease the size of the FOX3 Matrix Switchers from an 8-input by 8-output
matrix by adding or removing I/O boards to up to a 840-input by 840-output matrix for the
FOX3 Matrix 840x.
NOTE: Multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards can be mixed in a FOX3 matrix

Extron LinkLicense

An Extron LinkLicense unlocks features that add convenience, expand system options, and
enhance the capabilities of Extron products. Each LinkLicense can be purchased separately
for the FOX3 device and activated as the need arises.
LinkLicense upgrades available for the FOX3 Matrix include the following:
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Features

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Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 20 km (12.43 miles)
Multimode — Long distance, up to 500 m (1640 feet)
switcher, but be sure to connect the proper transmission mode fiber cables to each
board.
KVM System Configuration and Control —
• This LinkLicense is enabled once and lasts for the life of the product.
• Gives the user the ability to break USB 2.0 and HID away from the video in the
matrix switcher. This is required for applications that use OSD switching.
When the LinkLicense is loaded onto the matrix switcher, the user can use the USB
tie commands to switch USB separate from the video or intelligent cross-display
switching.
I/O sizes:
• FOX3 Matrix 24x: 8x8 to 24x24
FOX3 Matrix 40x: 8x8 to 40x40
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• FOX3 Matrix 80x: 8x8 to 80x80
FOX3 Matrix 160x: 8x8 to 160x160
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Switches 4K/60 video, audio, USB, control, and 3D sync over fiber optic cable
Compatible with all Extron FOX3 Series transmitters and receivers — Supports
FOX3 extenders for an enterprise-wide fiber optic distribution system.
Compatible with FOX and FOX II Series transmitters and receivers — FOX3
Matrix Switchers can be configured to support FOX and FOX II Series HDMI, VGA,
DisplayPort transmitters and receivers that operate at a 4.25 Gbps rate, including the
FOXBOX T HD-SDI fiber optic transmitter.
Supports mathematically lossless 4K video up to 4096x2160 at 60 Hz with 4:4:4
chroma sampling over one fiber
Supports uncompressed 4K video up to 4096x2160 at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma
sampling over two fibers — Provides the highest quality video distribution system.
Audio embedding — Any selected two-channel PCM audio signal can be embedded
into any selected output signal, including the analog return audio signal.
• FOX3 Matrix 320x: 8x8 to 320x320
FOX3 Matrix 560x: 8x8 to 560x560
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• FOX3 Matrix 840x: 8x8 to 840x840
FOX3 Matrix Series Switchers • Introduction 4