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Introduction
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About this Guide
This guide contains information about the two models of Extron
switchers. The device is available in two transmission modes, which define the transmission
range of the switcher:
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About the FOX SW8
The Extron FOX SW8 (see figure 1) product family consists of two models of ultra-high
performance fiber optic switchers.
The switcher accepts up to eight proprietary input optical signals from compatible
Extron fiber optic transmitters (Txs). The optical signal can include video, audio, and one-way
(transmitter-to-receiver [Rx]) RS-232 communications. Seven of the inputs are looped though
and output for local use.
About this Guide
About the FOX SW8
Features
The FOX SW8 outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful
and dangerous to the eyes; use with caution.
Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connectors or into the
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fiber optic cables themselves.
Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber
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optic cable is unplugged.
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 — An 8-input, 1-output singlemode switcher, with a range of up to
30 km (18.75 miles) on each input and the output
NOTES:
The multimode and singlemode switchers are physically and functionally
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identical, with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In
this guide, the term "FOX SW8" refers to a switcher of either
transmission mode.
The multimode and singlemode switchers are not compatible.
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Many products are compatible with the Extron switcher. They will be
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identified where appropriate, but not specifically described in this
manual.
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