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Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains information about the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV
family of signal transmitters and receivers, with information on
how to mount, install and operate these units.
In this manual, unless otherwise specified, the term
FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV refers to the features or operation of all four
units. The term transmitter refers to both the multi-mode (MM)
and single mode (SM) transmitters and the receiver refers to
both the MM and SM receivers.

About the FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV

The FOX 2G Tx AV and FOX 2G Rx AV are a high performance,
low resolution video, audio, and data (RS-232) transmitter (Tx)
and receiver (Rx) pairs. Signals are transmitted over fiber optic
cable at rates up to 2 Gbps.
There are four different units:
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The MM models have 850 nm multimode small form-factor
pluggable (SFP) modules and carry signals up to 500 m (1640').
The SM models have 1310 nm single mode SFP modules
and carry signals up to 30 km (18 miles). The transmitter is
connected to the receiver using the appropriate fiber optic cable
(SM or MM).
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These low resolution FOX 2G video units are not compatible
with the Extron FOX 500 RGB series, the FOX 500 DVI, the
FOX 500 DA6, or the FOX HD-SDI products. However, they are
compatible with the Extron Fiber Matrix units.
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FOX 2G Tx AV MM
FOX 2G Tx AV SM
FOX 2G Rx AV MM
FOX 2G Rx AV SM
The transmitter and receiver must be compatible. Both
must be MM or both must be SM. It is not possible to
mix types.
The FOX 2G Tx/Rx AV outputs continuous
invisible light (Class 1 rated), 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 fiber optic cables themselves.
Plug the attached dust caps into the optical
transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.