Fiber Cable Transmission Modes; Extron Linklicense; Features - Extron electronics FOX3 T 301 User Manual

Fiber Cable Transmission Modes

The transmitter and receiver are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable,
multimode or singlemode, which define the effective range of transmission:
Multimode — Long distance, up to 500 m (1640 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)
Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 20 km (12.4 miles)
NOTE: The multimode and singlemode units are physically and functionally identical,

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
from the FOX3 device and activated as the need arises.
LinkLicense upgrades available for the FOX3 transmitter and receiver include the following:
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with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this guide, any reference
applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.
Uncompressed Video Upgrade —
• This LinkLicense is enabled once and lasts for the life of the product.
Allows the FOX3 devices to pass uncompressed 4K @ 60 Hz video on the second
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SFP module, enabling the highest video performance.
FOX3 T 301 — Transmits HDMI video, USB HID, USB 2.0, stereo audio, RS-232
control, IR control, and 3D sync signals over fiber optic cabling.
FOX3 T 311 — Transmits HDMI video, USB HID, stereo audio, RS-232 control, IR
control, and 3D sync signals over fiber optic cabling.
FOX3 R 301 — Receives HDMI video, USB HID, USB 2.0, stereo audio, RS-232
control, IR control, and 3D sync signals over fiber optic cabling.
FOX3 R 311 — Receives HDMI video, USB HID, stereo audio, RS-232 control, IR
control, and 3D sync signals over fiber optic cabling.
Supports mathematically lossless 4K video up to 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4
chroma sampling over one fiber.
Supports uncompressed 4K video up to 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma
sampling over two fibers.
Supported HDMI 2.0 specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps,
Deep Color up to 12 bit, and 3D.
HDCP 2.2 compliant
Device class filtering on USB HID port restricts the range of device types
to HID — Device class filtering prevents unauthorized downloading or uploading of
content via the USB port in secure environments. The USB HID port is configured at the
factory, such that device class filtering cannot be removed or altered in the field.
Supports USB 2.0 to 1.0 devices and USB 3.0 devices that can operate at USB
2.0 data rates of up to 480 Mbps (FOX3 T/R 301) — Provides USB extension,
allowing connection to peripheral devices over the same fiber optic cable as video and
audio.
Buffered HDMI input loop-out (FOX3 transmitters) — Local HDMI output provides
signals for a local display, enabling monitoring or sharing of content without the need for
a separate distribution amplifier.
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