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Configurable fiber optic digital matrix switchers
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FOX 4G Matrix 3200
FOX 4G Matrix 7200
Configurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switchers
68-1740-01 Rev. A
11 09

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  • Page 1 FOX 4G Matrix 3200 FOX 4G Matrix 7200 Configurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switchers 68-1740-01 Rev. A 11 09...
  • Page 2 Precautions 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 maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ....................... 1-1 About this Manual ........................1-2 About the FOX 4G Matrix Switchers ................1-2 Fiber.cable.transmission.modes ....................1-4 Features ............................. 1-5 Chapter Two • Installation ......................2-1 Setup/Installation Checklist .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents, cont’d I/O.grouping ..........................3-18 Example.5:.Grouping.inputs.and.outputs................. 3-20 Using.presets ..........................3-22 Example.6:.Saving.a.preset....................3-22 Example.7:.Recalling.a.preset.................... 3-23 Muting.and.unmuting.outputs ....................3-24 Example.9:.Muting.and.unmuting.an.output..............3-24 Locking.the.front.panel.(Executive.mode) ................. 3-26 Performing.a.system.reset.from.the.front.panel ..............3-26 Background.illumination ......................3-27 Selecting.the.rear.panel.Remote.port.protocol.and.baud.rate ........3-28 Rear Panel Operations .
  • Page 7 Chapter Five • Matrix Software ....................5-1 Matrix Switchers Control Program .................. 5-2 Installing.the.software ......................5-2 Software.operation.via.Ethernet ..................... 5-3 Using.the.Matrix.Switcher.Control.software ................. 5-4 IP.Settings/Options.window ..................... 5-7 Address.and.Name.fields..................... 5-8 Hardware.Address.field....................... 5-8 Use.DHCP.checkbox......................5-8 Date,.Time.(local),.and.GMT.(offset).fields................. 5-9 Sync.Time.to.PC.button......................5-9 Use.Daylight.Savings.checkbox.................... 5-9 Administrator.Password.and.User.Password.fields............
  • Page 8 Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter Six • HTML Operation ....................6-1 Opening the Switcher’s Embedded Web Pages ............6-2 Status Tab ............................6-3 System.Status.page ........................6-3 Input.Link.page .......................... 6-4 Configuration Tab ........................6-5 System.Settings.page .
  • Page 9 Removing and Installing Button Labels ................ 7-7 Installing.labels.in.the.matrix.switcher’s.buttons ..............7-7 Button.label.blanks ........................7-9 Appendix A • Ethernet Connection ..................A-1 Ethernet Link ..........................A-2 Ethernet.connection ......................... A-2 Default.IP.address ........................A-2 Pinging.to.determine.the Extron.IP.address................. A-2 Pinging.to.determine.the Web.IP.address.
  • Page 10 Table of Contents, cont’d FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Chapter One • Introduction

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Chapter One Introduction About.this.Manual About.the.FOX.4G.Matrix.Switchers Features...
  • Page 12 VARIABLE Figure 1-1 — Typical FOX 4G Matrix 3200 application Each board supports up to eight inputs and outputs. The FOX 4G Matrix 3200 can support up to four I/O boards of any of the above type. The FOX 4G Matrix 7200 can support up to nine I/O boards.
  • Page 13 By adding or removing I/O boards, the Fox 4G Matrix 3200 is expandable and contractable, from an 8-input by 8-output matrix to a 32-input by 32-output matrix.

  • Page 14: Fiber.cable.transmission.modes

    • (RS-232/RS-422 only) an Extron MCP 1000 remote control panel • (RS-232/RS-422 only) an Extron MKP 1000 remote keypad The matrix switchers are housed in a rack-mountable, 4U (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 8U (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) high metal enclosures with mounting flanges for standard 19-inch racks.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features Fiber optic inputs and outputs — With fiber optic I/O boards, the switchers input and output fiber optic signals on SFP optical connectors. The fiber optic I/O boards support digital signals from 270 Mbs through 4.25 Gbps. SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI inputs and outputs — With SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards, the switchers input and output SDI and HD-SDI signals on BNC connectors.
  • Page 16 Introduction, cont’d • Power redundancy — The built-in redundancy ensures zero downtime and no loss of functionality through all but catastrophic power failure. Two AC power inputs — The switcher through any power interruption  short of a simultaneous loss of power on both power sources. Two power input circuits —...
  • Page 17 ® ® Global memory presets — 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 64 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) global memory presets are available as a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. You can then recall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps.
  • Page 18 Introduction, cont’d FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Introduction...

  • Page 19: Chapter Two • Installation

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Chapter Two Installation Setup/Installation.Checklist Mounting.the.Switcher Rear.Panel.Cabling.and.Features Front.Panel.Configuration.Port...

  • Page 20: Get.ready

    (e.g. use of power strips). Mounting instructions The FOX 4G Matrix 3200 is housed in a rack-mountable, 4U high metal enclosure with mounting flanges for standard 19-inch racks. The FOX 4G Matrix 7200 is in an 8U high enclosure.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel Cabling And Features

    SWITCH SWITCH 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX. REFERENCE REFERENCE Figure 2-1 — FOX 4G Matrix 3200 fiber optic matrix switcher rear panel Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions (be electrically grounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge can damage equipment, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it. Remove system power before making all connections. Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — See page 2-6. SDI/HD-SDI connectors and LEDs — See page 2-6.
  • Page 22 Installation, cont’d FAN ASSIMBLY FAN ASSIMBLY MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS SWITCH REFERENCE REMOTE RS232/RS422 ACT LINK RESET RESET BI-LEVEL TRI-LEVEL DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY REDUNDANT 100-240V 50/60Hz...

  • Page 23: I/O.boards

    I/O boards See figure 2-3. The transceiver modules on fiber optic I/O boards and the BNC connectors on SDI/HD-SDI boards are identified as A through H . Each I/O board is identified by the input and output numbers supported by the board position (1 - 8, 9 - 16, and so on).
  • Page 24 Installation, cont’d Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful and dangerous 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. Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your I/O board. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange jacket. N Unlike the FOX 500 transmitters and receivers, which output an optical stream on one connector in a block and receive a return optical stream on the second connector in the same block, the FOX 4G matrix switcher uses one connector on the block as an input and the second connector on the same block as a separate output. Ä Input connector — For all one- OPTICAL 1 2* way video, audio, and serial communications output by a FOX 500 Tx transmitter, connect a fiber optic cable...

  • Page 25: Remote.port

    Remote port Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-5). RS-232 Function RS-422 Function — Not used —...

  • Page 26: Cabling

    Installation, cont’d Cabling It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cable type and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 27: Reset.button.and.led

    Reset button and LED Reset button — The Reset button initiates four levels of reset of the matrix switcher. For four different reset levels, press and hold the RESET button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher.
  • Page 28 W ER EI M Y PO A MA A MA SDI/HD-SDI SDI/HD-SDI SDI/HD-SDI Video Camera Video Camera Video Camera Figure 2–8 — Multiple device example of a FOX 4G Matrix 3200 external sync 2-10 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Installation...

  • Page 29: Power

    VIEW PRIMARY REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY FOX 4G MATRIX 3200 FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER Figure 2-9 — Front panel configuration (Config) port Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled.
  • Page 30 Installation, cont’d N This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed under SIS command control only. See the Command/Response table for IP-specific SIS commands, in chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, to configure all ports under SIS control. N A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time. This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows: • 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • no flow control N The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the controlling device)

  • Page 31: Chapter Three • Operation

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Chapter Three Operation Front.Panel.Controls.and.Indicators Rear.Panel.Power.Indicators Front.Panel.Operations Rear.Panel.Operations Troubleshooting Configuration.Worksheets...
  • Page 32 FOX 4G MATRIX 3200 FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHER Figure 3-1 — Front panel, FOX 4G Matrix 3200 switcher 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36...

  • Page 33: Input.and.output.buttons

    Input and output buttons Primary functions Action Select input or output for tie being created. Indications Blink: potential tie/untie. Lit: current tie FOX 4G Matrix 3200 through FOX 4G Matrix 7200 through Secondary functions I/O Grouping Action 1 Input 1 and Output 1: Select I/O Group mode.
  • Page 34 ❏ Mute the output. See “Muting and unmuting outputs” on page 3-24. ❏ Output 31 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or Output 71 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200 — ❏ Select the RS-232 protocol for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode and indicate its selection.

  • Page 35: Control.buttons

    Control buttons Primary functions Action Save changes Select Preset mode Select View mode Cancel/escape Indication Blink: save needed Blink: Save preset View mode selected Flashes once Lit: Recall preset ENTER PRESET VIEW Secondary functions I/O Grouping Action Select group 1. Select group 2.
  • Page 36 Operation, cont’d Preset button — The Preset button has two primary functions (•) and four secondary functions (❏): • Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined preset. • Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active.

  • Page 37: Power.indicators

    Esc button — The Esc button has two primary functions (•) and four secondary functions (❏): • Cancel operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel button indicators. N The Esc button does not reset the current configuration or any presets. •...

  • Page 38: Rear Panel Power Indicators

    Operation, cont’d Rear Panel Power Indicators The two power supply modules (primary power supply and redundant power supply, figure 3-4) each have a 2-color LED. MUTI-RATE SDI INPUTS MUTI-RATE SDI OUTPUTS PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX. SWITCH 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.2A MAX.

  • Page 39: Definitions

    (also called configuration 0) Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 64 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) global memory presets can be stored in memory. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.

  • Page 40: Creating.a.configuration

    Operation, cont’d Creating a configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current configuration as follows: Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be lit. Select the desired input and output(s) by pressing the input and output buttons.
  • Page 41 Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button. Press and release the Input 5 button. The button lights. INPUTS 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 Select the outputs: Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons.

  • Page 42: Example.2:.Adding.a.tie.to.a.set.of.ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of ties In the following example, a new tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 43 Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons ENTER return to unlit or background illumination. The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration is now input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8.

  • Page 44: Example.3:.Removing.a.tie.from.a.set.of.ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of ties In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 45 Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons ENTER return to unlit or background illumination. The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration is now input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, and output 8.

  • Page 46: Viewing.a.configuration

    Operation, cont’d Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also provides a way to mute outputs (see “Muting and unmuting outputs” on page 3-24). View the current configuration as follows: Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be on.
  • Page 47 Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button. Press and release the Input 5 button. The button lights. INPUTS 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 31 32 The output buttons for outputs OUTPUTS that are tied to Input 5 light. 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OUTPUTS...

  • Page 48: I/O.grouping

    Operation, cont’d I/O grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into up to four smaller functional subswitchers (figure 3-5) and limit tie creation. The I/O group limitation applies to tie creation from the front panel only.
  • Page 49 Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include: • Segregating sync-critical inputs and outputs • Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format •...

  • Page 50: Example.5:.Grouping.inputs.and.outputs

    Operation, cont’d Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 51 Assign inputs and outputs: Press and release the input 1 through 4 and output 1 through 4 buttons. One at a time, press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons. The selected buttons light. INPUTS 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 One at a time, press and release the Output 1 through Output 4 buttons.

  • Page 52: Using.presets

    The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 64 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) preset memory addresses. Presets can be saved and recalled from the front panel. The preset locations are assigned to input buttons 1 through 32 (64).

  • Page 53: Example.7:.Recalling.a.preset

    Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. The current configuration is now stored in the selected memory location. Press the Enter button to save the preset. C O N T R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or The Enter and Preset background illumination.

  • Page 54: Muting.and.unmuting.outputs

    Operation, cont’d Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. The configuration stored in the selected memory location is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View-only mode (see example 4). Press the Enter button to recall the preset.
  • Page 55 Select View-only mode: Press and release the View button to enter View-only mode. The View button lights. Press the View button. C O N T R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW The button lights. Until you select an input, only the buttons for untied outputs light. 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OUTPUTS...

  • Page 56: Locking.the.front.panel.(Executive.mode)

    Operation, cont’d Locking the front panel (Executive mode) The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the switcher from the front panel. When the switcher is locked, all of the front panel functions are disabled except for the View-Only mode functions and deselecting the front panel Lock mode. See “Viewing a configuration”...

  • Page 57: Background.illumination

    Background illumination The buttons on the front panel can be set to provide amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off. To toggle the background illumination on or off, press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds.

  • Page 58: Selecting.the.rear.panel.remote.port.protocol.and.baud.rate

    PRESET • • All Control buttons light with Outputs 31 and 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or one flashing. Outputs 71 and 72 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) both light with one button flashing. The flashing Control button indicates the baud rate as follows: Enter —...

  • Page 59: Rear Panel Operations

    Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or small screwdriver to access it. For different reset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or press and hold the button while you apply power to the switcher.

  • Page 60: Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, And 5)

    Operation, cont’d Performing soft system resets (resets 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the rear panel Reset LED and the front panel View and Esc buttons blink once (events reset), twice (IP settings reset), or three times (absolute reset).

  • Page 61: Performing.a.hard.reset.(Reset.1)

    Performing a hard reset (reset 1) The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files are restored. Perform a hard reset as follows: N The hard reset restores the factory-installed firmware. The switcher reverts to that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a firmware update is performed before the power cycle.

  • Page 62: Configuration Worksheets

    Operation, cont’d Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-39 and page 3-41 and use one for each preset configuration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs.
  • Page 63 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-33...

  • Page 64: Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration

    Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 2: daily configuration Figure 3-7 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Black lines shows one configuration, green lines a second configuration, and red lines a third configuration. In this example: •...
  • Page 65 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-35...

  • Page 66: Worksheet.example.3:.Test.configuration

    Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 3: test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-8 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) and to the various wall boxes.
  • Page 67 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-37...
  • Page 68 Operation, cont’d 3-38 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 69 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-39...
  • Page 70 Operation, cont’d 3-40 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 71 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-41...
  • Page 72 Operation, cont’d 3-42 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Operation...

  • Page 73: Serial Ports

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial.Ports Ethernet.(LAN).Port Host-to-Switcher.Instructions Switcher-Initiated.Messages Switcher.Error.Responses Using.the.Command/Response.Tables Command/response.table.for.SIS.commands Command/Response.Table.for.IP-specific.SIS.Commands Special.Characters...

  • Page 74: Rear.panel.remote.port

    Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The FOX 4G matrix switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the switcher possible. The serial ports are: •...

  • Page 75: Front.panel.configuration.port

    Front panel Configuration port N This port is hardwired for RS-232 only. N This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed via an SIS command only. See the Command/Response table for IP-specific SIS Commands, later in this chapter, to configure both ports using an SIS command. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 can be used for connection to the Configuration port. 6 feet (1.8 m) Part #70-335-01 Ring Sleeve (Gnd) 9-pin D...

  • Page 76: Ethernet (Lan) Port

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Ethernet (LAN) Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communications between the switcher and the controlling device is via Telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary, via SIS.

  • Page 77: Establishing.a.connection

    Establishing a connection Establish a network connection to a FOX 4G matrix switcher as follows: Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the switcher’s IP address. N If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field. The switcher responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the product, firmware version, part number, and the current date/time.

  • Page 78: Host-To-Switcher Instructions

    The switcher-initiated messages are listed below (underlined). (c) Copyright 2009, Extron Electronics, FOX 4G Matrix 3200, Vx.xx, 60-nnnn-01 {day,date, time} — or —...

  • Page 79: Switcher Error Responses

    Exen The switcher initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel. n is the executive mode status: 1 = on, 0 = off. Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device.

  • Page 80: Command/Response.table.for.sis.commands

    01 – 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 72 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) = Input number (for tie) 00 – 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 72 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) (00 = untied) = Output number 01 – 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 72 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200)

  • Page 81: Command/Response.table.for.sis.commands

    Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Create ties N • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. • The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1, 02*02, or 001*001). • The ! tie command, & tie command, and % tie command can be used interchangeably. • The ! tie all command, & tie all command, and % tie all command can be used interchangeably. Tie input to output •...
  • Page 82 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Output re-clocking Set output re-clocker Set the re-clocker rate for output Example: 8*00= Set the re-clocker for output 8 Rte08*00 to auto.
  • Page 83 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued) N • If a room is not defined (does not exist in the switcher) and you try to save a room preset, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11. • A room can contain a maximum of 16 outputs. • An output can belong to only one room. • The maximum number of rooms ( ) is 10. • If no room name is assigned, the default name is “Room # • ,• ,•...
  • Page 84 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, mutes, and presets Read RGB output tie Input is tied to output Read RGB output tie Input 1 is tied to output 5. View output tie &...
  • Page 85 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) List input link detection and SDI/HD-SDI output rate View all input connections Each response is the connection status of an input, starting from input 1. n is the highest-numbered input.
  • Page 86 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Names N • Do not use leading spaces in preset names. displays [unassigned]. • If a preset is unassigned, the X& • If a global preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Preset • If a room preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Rm Prst EX& , X1) X& , X1)] Write global preset name Example: Name global preset 1 1,Security 1NG...
  • Page 87 = unknown board or mix of transceivers installed X1& = I/O board slot number 1 – 9 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) or 1 – 4 ( FOX 4G Matrix 3200 = Fiber optic transceiver module installed 0 = no module installed, 1 = multimode, 2 = singlemode...
  • Page 88 • • • • • • • • • Response description (FOX 4G Matrix 3200): +3.3V•+5V•+1.3V•+1.2V•+12V (fan volts)•+12V (red. PS)•+12V (pri. PS)•Temp•Fan1 RPM•F2 RPM Response description (FOX 4G Matrix 7200): +3.3V•+5V•+1.3V•+1.2V•+12V (fan volts)•+12V (red. PS)•+12V (pri. PS)•Temp•Fan1 RPM•F2 RPM•F3 RPM•F4 RPM Example Backplane receiving 12.00 V Internal temperature 80.6° F (FOX 4G Matrix 3200): 3.27•4.95•1.28•1.22•12.00•12.06•12.12•+080.60•03013•02860 3.3 V power system at 3.27 V...

  • Page 89: Command/Response.table.for.ip-Specific.sis.commands

    Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?. = Default name Matrix 3200 — FOX-4G-Matrix -3- + last 3 pairs of MAC address FOX-4G-Matrix Matrix 7200 — -7- + last 3 pairs of MAC address = Time and date (for set) In the format: MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS where: MM = month: 01 (January) through 12 (December)
  • Page 90 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for IP-specific SIS commands Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) IP setup commands EX3) X3)] Set matrix name Up to 240 alphanumeric Ipn• characters X3)] Read matrix name X3)] Reset matrix name to “FOX-4G-Matrix -3 (7)-”...

  • Page 91: Special Characters

    Command/response table for IP-specific SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) IP setup commands (continued) X4#X4! , X4$ , X4% Set e-mail events for You must first have set an recipient e-mail recipient for the e-mail X4# , X4! , X4$ , X4%] account number ( ), using...
  • Page 92 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 4-20 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Matrix Switchers Control Program

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix.Switchers.Control.Program Button.Label.Generator.Program.

  • Page 94: Installing.the.software

    Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows -based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates ® with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port or either serial port to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

  • Page 95: Software.operation.via.ethernet

    Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers”: • MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program •...

  • Page 96: Using.the.matrix.switcher.control.software

    To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm. The Comm Port Selection window (figure 5-3) appears.
  • Page 97 If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (figure 5-4). Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field displays the last Extron IP address entered. If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 3b.
  • Page 98 Matrix Software, cont’d Figure 5-5 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window Figure 5-6 — Sample program window, with ties and icons FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software...

  • Page 99: Ip.settings/Options.window

    IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (click Tools > IP options, figure 5-7) provides a location for viewing and, if connected via either serial port or if logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for basic information about IP addresses.

  • Page 100: Address.and.name.fields

    Matrix Software, cont’d Address and Name fields The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher. The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the controlling PC to be used if the matrix switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet.

  • Page 101: Date, Time (Local), And Gmt (Offset) Fields

    Date, Time (local), and GMT (offset) fields The Date field displays the current date in the local zone. The Time (local) field displays the current time in the local time zone. The GMT field displays the amount of time, in hours and minutes, that the local time varies from the GMT international time reference.

  • Page 102: Administrator.password.and.user.password.fields

    Matrix Software, cont’d Administrator Password and User Password fields The Administrator Password field displays the password required to log on to the matrix switcher via the Ethernet port with all of the administrator’s rights and privileges. The User Password field displays the password required to log on to the matrix switcher via the Ethernet port as a user, without all of the administrator’s rights and privileges.

  • Page 103: E-Mail.addressee.fields

    E-mail Addressee fields The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the matrix switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. The following figure shows a typical e-mail from the switcher.

  • Page 104: Updating.firmware

    Firmware link (figure 5-8). Figure 5-8 — Location of firmware upgrade files Select the appropriate firmware file (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) to download and click Download. Enter the requested personal information and then click Download to copy the firmware to your computer.
  • Page 105 Folder where firmware is installed. Figure 5-9 — Downloading firmware upgrade files FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-13...

  • Page 106: Ethernet-Connected.firmware.upload

    Matrix Software, cont’d Connect a Windows-based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more details. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher. See “Using the Matrix Switcher Control software” in this chapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on page 5-4.

  • Page 107: Serial-Port-Connected.firmware.upload

    Serial-port-connected firmware upload Figure 5-11 — Extron Firmware Loader window Select the FOX 4G matrix switcher and click File > Open. The Choose Firmware File screen appears (figure 5-12). Figure 5-12 — Choose Firmware File window Navigate to and select the new firmware file. Click Open. The Choose Firmware File window closes.
  • Page 108 Matrix Software, cont’d In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (figure 5-13). The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the progress of the upload. The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100%, and Status is listed as Complete, the firmware loader utility resets the switcher.

  • Page 109: Uploading.html.files

    Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (figure 5-14), accessible via the Tools menu, provides a way to view the contents of the switcher’s file system and upload custom HTML pages to the switcher.

  • Page 110: Windows.buttons,.Drop.boxes,.And.trash.can

    File menu Save Matrix settings as ... — Saves a complete set of up to 32 (FOX 4G Matrix 3200) or 64 (FOX 4G Matrix 7200) presets, plus the last active setting (preset #0), to a file. Saved settings include assigned icons and icon captions.

  • Page 111: Tools.menu

    Tools menu Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit Device Palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics.
  • Page 112 Matrix Software, cont’d Physical Switcher Layout — Calls the FOX 4G Matrix Physical Configuration window (figure 5-16), which displays the I/O board type installed in each slot. The Channels field can be helpful in identifying a specific input or output. In figure 5-16, for example, input 29 is identified as slot 4, input transceiver E (4i05).

  • Page 113: Preferences.menu

    Preferences menu Immediate Changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately. Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed. Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines (below). Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (figure 5-17). Ties that have been made are indicated as amber or green boxes.

  • Page 114: Master-Reset.selection

    Matrix Software, cont’d Master-Reset selection Master reset performs all of the following functions: • Clears all ties • Clears all presets • Clears all output mutes • Resets all I/O grouping • Sets all output audio levels to 0 dB attenuation (100 percent) N Master reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings.

  • Page 115: Using The Help System

    For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways: • From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-click on the MATRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right). • From within the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

  • Page 116: Using.the.button.label.generator.software

    Using the Button Label Generator software To run the Button Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator. The Button Label Generator window appears (figure 5-20). Figure 5-20 — Button Label Generator window In the Systems selection box, choose the Matrix Switchers 6464 option to match the button label size and quantities for your FOX 4G matrix switcher.

  • Page 117: Opening.the.switcher's.embedded.web.pages

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Chapter Six HTML Operation Opening.the.Switcher’s.Embedded.Web.Pages Status.Tab Configuration.Tab File.Management.Tab Control.Tab Special.Characters...
  • Page 118 HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer ® ® The browser’s display of the switcher’s status or operation has the appearance of Web pages.

  • Page 119: Status Tab

    The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the switcher downloads that HTML page. Is there a file in the switcher’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the switcher downloads “index.html”...

  • Page 120: Input.link.page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Input Link page You can view the status of each I/O board slot on the Input Link page (figure 6-3). Click the Input Link link to the left of the Status page to download the Input Link page.

  • Page 121: Configuration Tab

    Configuration Tab System Settings page The FOX 4G matrix switcher downloads the System Settings page (figure 6-4) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages by clicking the appropriate link.

  • Page 122: Dhcp Radio Buttons

    HTML Operation, cont’d DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off.

  • Page 123: Date/Time Settings Fields

    Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (figure 6-5) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 6-5 — Date/Time Settings fields To sync the switcher’s clock to the connected PC, simply click the Local Date/Time button and then click the Submit button. N Use of the Local Date/Time button has no effect on the Zone and Daylight Savings functions.

  • Page 124: Passwords.page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Passwords page Access the Passwords page (figure 6-6) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. System Settings Refresh Email Settings Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-6 — Passwords page The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords.

  • Page 125: Email.settings.page

    Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page (figure 6-7) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher’s e-mail notification capabilities. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings, click the Edit button to make the fields available for editing.

  • Page 126: Domain Name Field

    HTML Operation, cont’d Domain Name field The Domain Name field displays the domain name that the FOX 4G matrix switcher uses to log on to the e-mail server. Standard domain name conventions (for example: xxx.com) apply. N The following characters are invalid in a domain name: {space} @ + ~ , = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. Email Address fields The eight Email Address fields identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the FOX 4G matrix switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status.
  • Page 127 Update the switcher firmware as follows: N The Firmware Upgrade page is only for replacing the firmware that controls all switcher operation. To insert your own custom HTML pages, see “File Management Page” on page 6-12. Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, select the FOX 4G matrix switcher product category, select the latest firmware installation package (*.exe file) for . Note the folder to which you save the the switcher, and download the file firmware file.

  • Page 128: File Management Tab

    HTML Operation, cont’d File Management Tab File Management page To delete files such as HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own files to the switcher, click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the File Management HTML page (figure 6-10). Figure 6-10 —...

  • Page 129: Control Tab

    Control Tab Set and View Ties page You can create ties on the Set and View Ties page (figure 6-11). Access the Set and View TIes page by clicking the Control tab. Refresh or Select a Different Output Group for Ties Channel Settings Global Presets Figure 6-11 —...

  • Page 130: Output.page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Output page The Output page provides a way to mute and unmute all or individual outputs and to set the output reclocking for SDI/HD-SDI outputs. Access the Output page (figure 6-12) by clicking the Channel Settings link on the Set and View Ties page. Select ties Refresh Global Presets...

  • Page 131: Global.presets.page

    Global Presets page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page (figure 6-13). Access the Global Presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Set and View Ties page. Select ties Channel Settings Refresh Figure 6-13 —...

  • Page 132: Recalling.a.preset

    HTML Operation, cont’d Recalling a preset To recall a global preset to be the current configuration, click the button associated with the desired preset. Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher’s name, passwords, or locally created file names.

  • Page 133: Removing And Installing The I/O Board Or Blank Panel

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Chapter Seven Maintenance and Modifications Removing.and.Installing.the.I/O.Board.or.Blank.Panel Removing.and.Installing.the.Power.Supply.Module Removing.and.Installing.a.Fan.Module Removing.and.Installing.Button.Labels...
  • Page 134 Maintenance and Modifications Removing and Installing the I/O Board or Blank Panel The FOX 4G matrix switcher fiber optic I/O boards output 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 fiber optic cables themselves. • Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged. N As factory configured, the fiber optic I/O boards are configured as either 100 percent singlemode or 100 percent multimode, but you can remove a fiber optic transceiver module (one input and one output) of one transmission mode and replace it with a block of the other transmission mode. You can mix transmission mode transceiver modules on a fiber optic I/O board, provided that you ensure that each fiber cable and connected devices are the appropriate transmission mode for the transceiver module. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and multimode cable has an orange jacket. N For proper cooling and air flow, boards or blank panels should be installed in all locations during normal switcher operations. See figure 7-1. The transceiver modules on fiber optic I/O boards and the BNC connectors on SDI/HD-SDI boards are identified as A through H .

  • Page 135: Removing.the.i/O.board.or.blank.panel

    On the fiber optic I/O boards, locations A through H correspond to the transceiver modules, each of which includes an input and an output. Therefore, locations A through H are numbered from left to right. On the SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards, inputs and outputs are grouped separately, with inputs A through H on the left and outputs A through H on the right.

  • Page 136: Installing.the.i/O.board.or.blank.panel

    Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Installing the I/O board or blank panel N The I/O boards are hot-swappable. You do not need to power down the switcher to install an I/O board. Install an I/O board or blank panel as follows: Do not touch the electronic components or the connectors on the backplane or on the circuit boards without being electrically grounded. Handle circuit boards by their edges only. ESD can damage circuits, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it. For an I/O board, orient the board to be installed so that transceiver module A (fiber board) or input BNC A (SDI/HD-SDI board) is on the left and transceiver module or output BNC H is on the right as you face the rear of the switcher.

  • Page 137: Installing The Power Supply Module

    E IM Align with Plastic Guides 1 .2 /6 0 0 -2 1 .2 /6 0 0 -2 IT C Knurled Knobs Figure 7-3 — Power supply replacement Installing the power supply module N The power supply modules are hot-swappable. You do not need to power down the switcher to install a power supply. Install a power supply module as follows: Orient the power supply module to be installed with the LED to the right.

  • Page 138: Removing And Installing A Fan Module

    Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Removing and Installing a Fan Module Removing a fan module The two fan modules are identical and hot-swappable. If a fan fails, it should be replaced at the earliest opportunity. N The fans modules are hot-swappable. Either fan can be removed or installed without powering down the switcher. Rotate the top and bottom knurled knobs to completely loosen the captive screws (figure 7-4).

  • Page 139: Removing And Installing Button Labels

    Removing and Installing Button Labels Page 7-9 provides strips of blank button labels. If desired, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the switcher’s input or output buttons’ windows. You can also create labels using the Button Label Generator software (see chapter 5, “Matrix Software”).
  • Page 140 Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Maintenance and Modifications...
  • Page 141 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Maintenance and Modifications...
  • Page 142 Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d 7-10 FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Maintenance and Modifications...

  • Page 143: Appendix A • Ethernet Connection

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers A ppendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet.Link Subnetting.—.A.Primer...

  • Page 144: Ethernet.connection

    Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the FOX 4G matrix switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN. Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure A-1).

  • Page 145: Pinging.to.determine.the Web.ip.address

    C:\>ping 192.168.254.254 Pinging 192.168.254.254 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.254.254: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.254.254: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.254.254: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.254.254: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Ping statistics for 192.168.254.254: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms Pinging to determine the Web IP address...
  • Page 146 Ethernet Connection, cont’d Execute a ping command by entering ping followed by a space and the new IP address at the command prompt. For example: ping 10.13.197.7 C:\>ping 10.13.197.7 Pinging 10.13.197.7 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 10.13.197.7: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 10.13.197.7: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 10.13.197.7: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 10.13.197.7: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128...

  • Page 147: Connecting.as.a.telnet.client

    Connecting as a Telnet client The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the FOX 4G matrix switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN. Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows: On the Windows task bar, click on Start > Run.

  • Page 148: Escape.character.and.esc.key

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d Escape character and Esc key When Telnet is first started, the utility advises that the Escape character is ‘Ctrl+]’. Many SIS commands include the keyboard key. Consequently, some confusion may exist between the Escape character and the Escape key. The Telnet Escape character is a key combination, the key and the Ctrl...

  • Page 149: Subnetting - A Primer

    Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the FOX 4G matrix switcher and the mail server gateway.

  • Page 150: Determining Whether Devices Are On The Same Subnet

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (below). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. • If a subnet mask octet contains the value 255, the related octets of the local device’s address and the remote device’s IP address are unmasked.

  • Page 151: Appendix B • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories

    FOX 4G Matrix Switchers Appendix B Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications Part.Numbers.and.Accessories...
  • Page 152 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications The I/O boards are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11. Optical specifications Number/type ........ 8 singlemode or 8 multimode fiber optic inputs and outputs (8 Tx and 8 Rx) per I/O board Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to transmit return data for bidirectional control/communication. Connectors ........8 bidirectional LC connectors per I/O board Operating distance ......
  • Page 153 Video/audio output— fiber optic (FOX 4G I/O 88 SM, FOX 4G I/O 88 MM) Number/signal type 3200 Series ......8 to 32 fiber optic signals 7200 Series ......8 to 72 fiber optic signals Connectors ........8 LC connectors per I/O board Output connects to an Extron fiber optic receiver.
  • Page 154 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ......1 bidirectional RS-232 or RS-422, female 9-pin D connector (rear panel) 1 bidirectional RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel ) Baud rate and protocol ....9600 to 115200 baud, 9600 baud (default), 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations Female 9-pin D connector RS-232: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND RS-422: 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+...
  • Page 155 3200 Series ......7.0" H x 17.0" W x 12" D (4U high, full rack wide) (17.8 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 30.5 cm D) (Depth excludes connectors and buttons. Width excludes integrated rack ears.) 7200 Series ......14.0" H x 17.0" W x 12" D (8U high, full rack wide) (35.6 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 30.5 cm D) (Depth excludes connectors and buttons.
  • Page 156 FOX 4G I/O 88 SDI/HD-SDI board 70-792-01 Blank panel, 1 I/O board space 70-651-21 Power supply module FOX 4G Matrix 3200 power supply module 70-710-01 FOX 4G Matrix 7200 power supply module 70-704-01 Fan module FOX 4G Matrix 3200 fan module...
  • Page 157 Accessories These items can be ordered separately: Accessory Part number MKP 1000 remote keypad Black 60-239-02 White 60-239-03 WT (water-tight), black 60-239-52 WT (water-tight), white 60-239-53 MCP 1000M (master) 60-298-01 MKP 2000 X-X remote control panel Black 60-682-02 White 60-682-03 MKP 3000 Black 60-708-02...
  • Page 158 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d FOX 4G Matrix Switchers • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories...
  • Page 159 Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option,...
  • Page 160 Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX Inside China Only +971.4.2991880 FAX Inside USA / Canada Only +1.919.863.1794 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400 +86.21.3760.1568 +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +31.33.453.4050 FAX +65.6383.4664 FAX +86.21.3760.1566 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX © 2009 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

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