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FOX DA8 Plus • Setup Guide
This guide provides quick start instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the
Extron FOX DA8 Plus fiber optic distribution amplifier. See the
WARNING:
This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes;
use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the
optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect the power sources to all equipment and mount the FOX DA8 Plus as desired.
Step 2 — Configuration
Set the rear panel DA configuration switch to configure the unit as either one 8-output DA, two 4-output DAs, or four 2-output DAs.
See the drawing below.
Tx
100-240V
0.3A
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
OUT
IN
OUT
N/A
OUT
IN
OUT
N/A
OUT
A
B
50/60 Hz
Rx
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
One 8-output DA
Step 3 — Optical Inputs
Connect a fiber optic transmitter (or the maximum number of inputs as determined by the DA configuration switch
position in step 2) to the FOX DA8 Plus rear panel input connector.
NOTES:
•
Inputs 3, 5, and 7 (the right-hand connector on those transceiver blocks) are functional only when
selected as an input using the DA configuration switch.
•
The right-hand connector for transceiver blocks 2, 4, 6, and 8 can never be functional.
•
Singlemode and multimode devices are not interchangeable. Ensure that you connect transmitting and
receiving devices that are compatible with the FOX DA8 Plus.
•
Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your system. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket
and multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.
Step 4 — Optical Outputs
Connect up to eight fiber cables between the FOX DA Output LC connectors (the left-hand connector on each
transceiver block) and compatible receivers.
Step 5 — Remote Control Connections
Connect a host device to the rear panel RS-232 port.
z
See the drawing at right to make the connection
Connect a host device to the front panel Config(uration) port,
z
a mini USB port.
Step 6 — Power
Use a standard IEC power cord to connect the FOX DA8 Plus power connector
and a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.
FOX DA8 Plus
100-240V
0.3A
6
7
8
IN
OUT
N/A
OUT
IN
OUT
N/A
RS-232
Tx Rx
C
D
50/60 Hz
Group: A
Two 4-output DAs
(Groups A and C)
drawing
on the next page.
Tx
Tx
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUT
IN
OUT
N/A
OUT
IN
OUT
N/A
OUT
IN
OUT
N/A
OUT
IN
OUT
N/A
A
B
C
D
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
C
Tx
Tx
FOX DA8 Plus
100-240V
0.3A
1
2
3
OUT
IN
OUT N/A
OUT
IN
RS-232
Tx Rx
A
B
50/60 Hz
Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx
Group: A
B
Four 2-output DAs
(Groups A through D)
RS-232
Pin
Function
TX
Transmit data
RX
Receive data
Tx Rx
Gnd
Signal ground
Do not tin the wires!
Gnd (
)
Ground (
Rx
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Tx
Bidirectional
Controlling
Device
Tx
Tx
FOX DA8 Plus
OPTICAL OUTPUTS
4
5
6
7
8
OUT N/A
OUT
IN
OUT N/A
OUT
IN
OUT N/A
RS-232
Tx Rx
C
D
C
D
OPTICAL
1
2*
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
Transmitter
3
1
OUT
IN
DA
A
4
Receiver
OPTICAL
2*
1
)
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Summary of Contents for Extron electronics FOX DA8 Plus
- Page 1 Installation Step 1 — Mounting Turn off or disconnect the power sources to all equipment and mount the FOX DA8 Plus as desired. Step 2 — Configuration Set the rear panel DA configuration switch to configure the unit as either one 8-output DA, two 4-output DAs, or four 2-output DAs.
- Page 2 The table below is a partial list of SIS commands the you can use to mute outputs and configure the input reclockers. For a complete listing, see the FOX DA8 Plus User Guide. Run the commands from a PC connected to the RS-232 port or the Configuration (USB) port.
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