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- Page 1 User Guide Switchers FOX SW8 8-Input Fiber Optic Switcher 68-1550-01 Rev. B 05 11...
- Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte- equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
- Page 3 CAUTION: A caution warns of things or actions that might damage the equipment. WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or other severe consequences. Copyright © 2011 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
- Page 5 Contents Introduction Specifications ............1 ............19 About this Guide ..........1 About the FOX SW8 ........... 1 Reference Information ........21 Features .............. 3 Parts, Accessories, and Compatible Equipment .. 21 FOX SW8 Part Numbers ........ 21 Installation and Operation ........
- Page 6 Extron FOX SW8 • Contents...
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Page 7: About This Guide
The device is available in two transmission modes, which define the transmission range of the switcher: FOX SW8 MM — An 8-input, 1-output multimode switcher, with a range of up to 2000 m (6561 feet) on each input and the output FOX SW8 SM —... - Page 8 The switcher selects among the proprietary signal inputs and outputs the selected signal on a fiber optic cable to a compatible receiver. NOTES: The FOX SW8 does not support transmission of a return (Rx-to-Tx) serial data • stream. The switcher can receive and send the proprietary signal from and to •...
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Page 9: Features
Rack mounting — The unit is rack mountable in any conventional 19 inch wide rack, using an Extron full size rack shelf. Power — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, internal power supply provides worldwide power compatibility. Extron FOX SW8 • Introduction... -
Page 10: Installation And
AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source. Extron FOX SW8 • Installation and Operation... - Page 11 Input connectors and LEDs Transmitter Transmitter Connectors — For one-way video, audio, and serial communications from the transmitter to the FOX SW8 OPTICAL OPTICAL (for switching to the receiver), connect up to eight fiber optic cables to the optical transceiver blocks Input (right-hand) LC connectors.
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Page 12: Front Panel Configuration Port
Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases, the unit may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away. Extron FOX SW8 • Installation and Operation... -
Page 13: Controls And Indicators
NOTE: If problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline. The phone number last page of this guide has the in your region of the world. Extron FOX SW8 • Installation and Operation... -
Page 14: System Reset
To toggle the background illumination on or off, press and hold the input 1 and input 2 buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds. Extron FOX SW8 • Installation and Operation... -
Page 15: Remote Control
When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error condition, occurs, the unit responds by sending a message to the host. The unit-initiated messages are listed below: (c) COPYRIGHT 2009, EXTRON ELECTRONICS FOX 4G SW8, Vx.xx, 60-984-xx The switcher issues the copyright message when it first powers on. -
Page 16: Error Responses
0 = no module installed 1 = multimode 2 = singlemode = Firmware version v.vv = Transceiver module status 0 = no light input 1 = light input = Temperature F = whole degree Fahrenheit Extron FOX SW8 • Remote Control... -
Page 17: Command And Response Table For Sis Commands
0 = no light on this input, 1 = light received. Show temperature = degrees Fahrenheit. Show transceiver module 0*1I Show all installed transceiver modules. status 0 = none, 1 = multimode, 2 = singlemode. Extron FOX SW8 • Remote Control... -
Page 18: Universal Switcher Control Program
Universal Switcher Control Program The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the Remote port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the FOX SW8 switcher. The program is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 2000, or higher versions. -
Page 19: Using The Software
Connect a Windows-based computer to either serial port (see “Installation and Operation”). Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Universal Switcher > Universal Switcher Control Program The Communication Setup window appears (see figure 10). Figure 10. Communication Setup Window... -
Page 20: Updating Firmware
“FOX 4G SW8”. Figure 12. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files Select the appropriate firmware file to download and click Download Enter the requested personal information and then click Download to copy the firmware to your computer. Extron FOX SW8 • Remote Control... - Page 21 . The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder Next identified in the InstallShield Wizard window. NOTE: Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved. Click Finish to exit the program. Extron FOX SW8 • Remote Control...
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Page 22: Uploading The Firmware To The Switcher
(see figure 14). Figure 14. Firmware Loader Connection Window Select the port connected to the switcher and click . The Firmware Loader window appears (see figure 15). Figure 15. Firmware Loading Extron FOX SW8 • Remote Control... -
Page 23: Using The Help System
The Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM that accompanies the switcher. By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ directory and places the Button Label Generator icon into a group ButtonLabelGenerator or folder named “Extron Electronics.” Extron FOX SW8 • Remote Control... -
Page 24: Using The Button-Label Generator Software
Click the button and create new labels as many times as necessary Clear All Buttons to make all of the button labels that you need. To access the help program, click the menu. Help Extron FOX SW8 • Remote Control... -
Page 25: Specifications
Singlemode ...... -5 dBm, typical Multimode ....... -5 dBm, typical Maximum receiver sensitivity Singlemode ...... -18 dBm, typical Multimode ....... -12 dBm, typical Optical loss budget Singlemode ...... 13 dB, maximum Multimode ....... 7 dB, maximum Extron FOX SW8 • Specifications... - Page 26 EMI/EMC ......CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, FDA Class 1, ICES, VCCI MTBF .......... 30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor NOTES: All nominal levels are at ±10%. • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Extron FOX SW8 • Specifications...
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Page 27: Included Parts
Parts, Accessories, and Compatible Equipment Button Labels Mounting the Unit Parts, Accessories, and Compatible Equipment FOX SW8 Part Numbers The FOX SW8 is available in a singlemode (SM) and a multimode (MM) model: FOX Models Part Number FOX SW8 SM 60-984-02... -
Page 28: Compatible Equipment
Compatible Equipment The FOX SW8 is compatible with a variety of Extron fiber optic receivers and matrix switchers, as shown below: Fiber Optic RGB Video Models Part Number FOX 500 (RGB) Tx/Rx SM (set) 60-746-02 FOX 500 (RGB) Tx SM (individual unit) -
Page 29: Part Number
Align the tabs on the switcher plunger with the notches on the diffuser plate. Gently, but firmly, press the reassembled button into place in the front panel of the switcher. Extron FOX SW8 • Reference Information... -
Page 30: Mounting The Unit
UL guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the FOX SW8 into a rack (see figure 2). Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. -
Page 31: Mounting Instructions
Install a false faceplate or another unit onto the rack shelf. Insert the shelf into the rack, aligning the holes in the shelf with those of the rack. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine screws. Extron FOX SW8 • Reference Information... -
Page 32: Furniture Mounting
Align the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets and place the unit against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots. Slide the unit slightly in or out, then tighten all four screws to secure the unit in place (see figure 3). Extron FOX SW8 • Reference Information... -
Page 33: Through-Desk Mounting
If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdriver: Mark the location of the brackets relative to the screws. Remove the transmitter or receiver from inside the furniture. Tighten the screws. Replace the unit inside the surface (see step 6) Extron FOX SW8 • Reference Information... -
Page 34: Extron Warranty
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
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