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USER MANUAL
Fox 3
Digital Audio Changeover
(Rev. 1.2 ENG)
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Fox 3 Digital Audio Changeover (Rev. 1.2 ENG) axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG SUMMARY MENU SUMMARY SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA 3.2.1 SOURCES 3.2.2 AUDIO SELECTOR 3.3.1 DIGITAL 1&2 3.3.2 ANALOG 3.3.3 STREAMING MONITOR UNPACKING AND INSPECTION FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 3.2.1 SOURCES 3.2.2 CHANGEOVER 3.2.3...
  • Page 3 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.4.6 GPIO 3.4.7 3.4.8 SYSTEM TOOLS 3.1.1 TO/FROM MEMORY ( SAVE/LOAD CONFIG. ) 3.2.1 USERS LOGS 3.2.2 EVENTS LOGS 3.2.3 NOTIFICATIONS LOGS 3.3.1 SETTINGS TECHNICAL SPECS WEEE DIRECTIVE – INFORMATIVA RAEE WARRANTY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – FOX 3 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’...

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings / Istruzioni Per La Sicurezza

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (Rel. 1.6) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA |...
  • Page 5 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG PREFACE _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully. all the texts marked with the Warning Symbols. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.
  • Page 6 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG SAFETY WARNINGS The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product. They also must be retained for future reference, as it contains several useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application.
  • Page 7 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG This symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the closure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
  • Page 8 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lire ces consignes. Conserver ces consignes. Observer tous les avertissements. Suivre toutes les consignes. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau. Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant.
  • Page 9 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Ce symbole indique la présence d'une tension dangereuse dans l'appareil constituant un risque de choc électrique. Ce symbole indique que la documentation fournie avec l'appareil contient des instructions d'utilisation et d'entretien importantes. Avant de modifier le commutateur de changement de tension ou replacer le fusible il faut débrancher l’appareil de la prise électrique.
  • Page 10 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA Leggere le presenti istruzioni. Conservare queste istruzioni. Osservare tutte le avvertenze. Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni. Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimità di acqua. Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento. Installare l’apparecchio seguendo le istruzioni.
  • Page 11 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Questo simbolo indica la presenza di alta tensione all'interno dell'apparecchio, che comporta rischi di scossa elettrica. Questo simbolo indica la presenza di istruzioni importanti per l'uso e la manutenzione nella documentazione in dotazione all'apparecchio.
  • Page 12 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Diese Hinweise LESEN. Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN. Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN. Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN. Dieses Gerät NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden. KEINE Lüftungsöffnungen verdecken. Gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers einbauen. Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie Heizkörpern, Raumheizungen, Herden oder anderen Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern) installieren, die Wärme erzeugen.
  • Page 13 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass gefährliche Spannungswerte, die ein Stromschlagrisiko darstellen, innerhalb dieses Geräts auftreten. Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass das diesem Gerät beiliegende Handbuch wichtige Betriebs- und Wartungsanweisungen enthält. Vor Änderung der Netzspannung oder Sicherungswechsel Netzkabel trennen.
  • Page 14 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEA estas instrucciones. CONSERVE estas instrucciones. PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias. SIGA todas las instrucciones. NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua. NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instálese según lo indicado en las instrucciones del fabricante.
  • Page 15 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Este símbolo indica que la unidad contiene niveles de voltaje peligrosos que representan un riesgo de choques eléctricos. Este símbolo indica que la literatura que acompaña a esta unidad contiene instrucciones importantes de funcionamiento y mantenimiento.

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Inspection

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your equipment was packed carefully at the factory in a container designed to protect the unit during shipment. Nevertheless, we recommend making a careful inspection of the shipping carton and the contents for any signs of physical damage.

  • Page 17: First Installation Recommendations

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS POWER SUPPLY CABLE A power supply cable of approx. 2 mt lengths is supplied with the device, which has a molded IEC plug attached – this is a legal requirement.

  • Page 18: Device Installation

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG VENTILATION The equipment will operate as a free-standing unit without requiring any special cooling arrangement. However, slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation. They ensure the reliable operation of the product, keeping it from overheating.
  • Page 19 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Power Supply Please make sure that the device and the contained fuse(s) (please see p. 20) are compatible with the domestic line voltage and frequency. If the device is compatible, connect the power supply cord fully to the IEC power connector at the rear side of the device and a mains power outlet.

  • Page 20: Device General Description

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG DEVICE GENERAL DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL FOX 3 • Mechanical Steel, 1U - 19 " rack standard. • USB Port - Type A. • TFT Color Graphic Display 480x128 (not included in X6). • Jog Shuttle (not included in X6).
  • Page 21 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG REAR PANEL FOX 3 A. 2 BNC output: not used. B. 2 BNC SYNC connections: IN and OUT. C. 2 BNC input connections: AUX-1 and AUX-2. D. 2 XLR male: Analog stereo output.

  • Page 22: First Device Start

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 1. FIRST DEVICE START After important setting changes we suggest, you always reboot the device (For example: after a device upgrade, or changes on IP address). STARTING YOUR DEVICE - QUICK SETUP Turn ON the device with the power switch, on the rear panel: Connect the device to your LAN with an ETHERNET CABLE.
  • Page 23 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG DEVICE TEMPORARY IP ASSIGNMENT Take a standard USB key Inside the USB key create a new txt file - The file name must be exactly: NetworkTEMPConfig.txt Edit NetworkTEMPConfig.txt and write Example: 192.168.0.14/24 inside the temporary IP you want to set for your device.
  • Page 24 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG LOGIN On the Home Page, you can find some parameters of your device. To see all parameters and to be able to change them as you want or as your station needs you have to log in with a special Username and password.
  • Page 25 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG From the Administration Page, you can manage all the users and the user classes. You can create or delete users by choosing between the available user classes: Full Administrator User Administrator Device Administrator...

  • Page 26: Summary Mask

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 2. SUMMARY MASK At the top of the page you can see a fast summary mask with all the current parameters and warnings as shown in the following picture: 1. SYSTEM MODULE: you can read from this part the most important system of data management.
  • Page 27 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG SYSTEM 1. Email enabled (SMTP): By active this service the device will send you critical reports by E-Mail scheduled. You can activate it from: MENU > Home > System Settings SMTP. > 2. LOGS status LED.
  • Page 28 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 8. SAMBA server Status: From here can verify if the SMB protocol/SAMBA server is active. This does not indicate the connection status to the server. To active it, follows these steps: MENU > Home > System Settings > General Setup > SMB/SAMBA Share Settings.
  • Page 29 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG AUDIO MODULE 1. HEADPHONES Here you can set the Headphones level and the Source. To change the Headphone Source, click on the SRC button until you reach the desired source. To change the level, move the horizontal slider. You can select between ANALOG, DIGIT1 (digital-1), DIGIT2 (digital-2), AUDSEL (Audio Selector), WBPROC (WIDE-BAND PROCESSOR), DECODE (MPX DECODER), MMEDIA (MULTIMEDIA), COMP (COMPOSIT).

  • Page 30: Audio Selector

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 4. AUDIO SELECTOR OUTPUT From this section, you can view the selection made by the audio changeover, the audio changeover mode, and levels.  To set the Audio Changeover Mode go to Audio Input > Audio Selector > Configuration >...
  • Page 31 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG OUTPUT MODULE 1. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT: here can check the analog audio output left and right. To change the source, go to MENÙ > Home > Audio Output > Analog. 2. DIGITAL AUDIO 1: here can check the digital audio output. To change the source, go to MENÙ...
  • Page 32 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG MULTIMEDIA MODULE This device contains a MEDIA PLAYER MODULE, two Audio Streaming Decoders, and is also equipped with Audio Streaming Encoder. All this function gives you the ability to select your source from various destinations. From Multimedia Changeover you can choose between Auto, Decoder1, Decoder2, or File Player.
  • Page 33 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 4. AUDIO STREAMING ENCODER: to monitor the audio encoder status. utilizes a buffering system and a secure data stream platform to allow you and the end-users to listen to full audio files via network.
  • Page 34 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3. MENU HOME If you resize your browser press the top-left button to open the menu: MENU |HOME...
  • Page 35 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG AUDIO INPUT COMPLETE SET OF INPUTS, Extended Changeover/Silence Detector with configurable source priorities out of 11 sources: 1x Analog, 2x AES/EBU, 2x IP, 2x MPX, 1x AES192, 1x Dante*, 1x MPX over Dante, 1x Internal Player*.
  • Page 36 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG VALIDATION In this section, it is possible to manage the parameter for the signal validation. The CHANGEOVER looking at these parameters can consider them valid or not the source. Threshold: the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than this value for the time selected in the Validation parameter.
  • Page 37 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.1.2 DIGITAL INPUT Sensitivity: sensitivity of the input level. (For example: if a signal of -6.00 dBu arrives, this parameter has to be set to -6.00 dBu). Mode: Stereo: the sound is reproduced in both left and right channels.
  • Page 38 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Hysteresis: the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed in Hold. Failure Time (Hold): the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed here.
  • Page 39 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.1.3 MULTIMEDIA This source depends on the multimedia module. The source is included two IP Decoders (audio streaming) and an Audio Player. The player source is an SD card filled in the device with audio files.
  • Page 40 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Threshold: the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than this value for the time selected in the Validation parameter. Hysteresis: the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed in Hold.
  • Page 41 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.1.4 MPX DECODER This source is an MPX decoder, it extracts the L/R channels from the MPX signal. INPUT Source: Select here the source for the Mpx Decoder. You can choose between: MPX Aux1...
  • Page 42 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG VALIDATION In this section, it is possible to manage the parameter for the signal validation. The CHANGEOVER looking at these parameters can consider them valid or not the source. Threshold: the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than this value for the time selected in the Validation parameter.
  • Page 43 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG If the RDS PI Validation=number then: if RDS PI = number the source is considered valid. if RDS PI ≠ number all the MPX source is invalidated. Events Audio Inp MPX Decoder Masked/Unmasked: Mask/Unmask the alarm of the Audio Inp MPX Decoder.
  • Page 44 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.1.5 AUDIO GENERATOR This device comes with a built-in audio tone generator. The tone range is 30 Hz - 15 kHz. This option is too useful for tuning instruments, science experiments, and testing audio equipment. The Audio Generator module sets the parameters for the internal tone generator.
  • Page 45 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.1.6 DIGITAL INPUT SETUP Here can switch the DIGITAL-1 between AES/EBU-1 and DANTE-1*. And switch the DIGITAL-2 between AES/EBU-2, MPX AUX3, and DANTE-2*. Optional. MENU | AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 46 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG The audio changeover has the task to forward the selected source to the INTERNAL MPX ENCODER. CONFIGURATION Mode: a) Choose between Source1, Source2, Source3, and Source4 to force the changeover selection. the changeover keeps the source even if It is invalidated.
  • Page 47 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG SOURCES Source1: assign here the source you want as the first one (High Priority). Source2: assign here the source you want as the second one. Source3: assign here the source you want as the third one.
  • Page 48 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG AUDIO OUTPUT A manual changeover that allows you to choose the source to be sent to DIGITAL OUTPUT from sources that are (Analog Input, Digital 1, Digital 2, Multimedia, MPX Decoder Generator, and Audio selector).
  • Page 49 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG A manual changeover that allows you to choose the source to be sent to ANALOG OUTPUT from sources that are (Analog Input, Digital 1, Digital 2, Multimedia, MPX Decoder Generator, and Audio selector).
  • Page 50 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Inputs ( MPX ) MULTIMEDIA 3.2.1.1 STREAM 1 DECODER, STREAM 2 DECODER STATUS (The status parameters are only readable) Status: Decoder Status Protocol: The transport protocol Encoder: Format of the decoded signal BitRate: BitRate – the bits conveyed or processed per unit of time...
  • Page 51 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG CONFIGURATION Mode: Select here the Protocol of the Transport and the format of the decoded signal. Buffer (ms): Set here the desired buffer delay (ms). Multicast RX Enable: Enable/Disable the Multicast receiving. Multicast Host Group: Set here the IP of the Multicast Group.
  • Page 52 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG CODEC SETTINGS RAW 16 BIT Mode: Select here the Mode of the RAW 16 BIT audio decoded. Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the RAW 16 BIT audio decoded. Mode: Select here the Mode of the MP3 audio decoded.
  • Page 53 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the OPUS audio decoded. Mode: Select here the Mode of the AAC audio decoded. Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the AAC audio decoded.
  • Page 54 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.1.2 FILE PLAYER To load new audio files inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable. In the following line you can read the FTP Credentials useful for the connections:...
  • Page 55 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG CONFIGURATION Mode: Enable/Disable the File Player from SD. Buffer (ms): Set here the desired buffer (ms). Output Gain (dB): Set here the desired output gain for the File Player. Play Order: Set here the Play Order, decide between Shuffle, Alphabetic, and by Date.

  • Page 56: Changeover

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.2.2.1 Multimedia Changeover Multimedia Changeover switch between two Decoders and Multimedia Player in AUTOMATIC or MANUAL mode. Configuration Multimedia Changeover Mode: can choose between three sources including the MULTIMEDIA MODULE (Decoder1, Decoder2, FilePlayer), or can select Auto to switch automatically at the source available.
  • Page 57 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG STATUS (The status parameters are only readable) Status: Encoder Status Protocol: The transport protocol Encoder: Format of the encoded signal BitRate: BitRate – the bits conveyed or processed per unit of time Mode: Stereo or Mono...
  • Page 58 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG TRANSPORT MODE ICECAST SOURCE If you have an external Icecast server here you can set all the parameters to stream your audio into a specific mount point of your Icecast. Server IP Address: the IP Address of your Icecast server...
  • Page 59 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG ICECAST SERVER If you don’t have an external Icecast Server you can distribute the audio directly to your listeners as if your device would be an Icecast Server. This Mode, differently from the Icecast Source, could have only a few users.
  • Page 60 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Host: Type here the IP address of your RTP decoder. Port: Type here the Port of your RTP decoder. Host: Type here the IP address of your UDP decoder. Port: Type here the Port of your UDP decoder.
  • Page 61 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Rate: Select the Rate of the MP3 audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the MP3 audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the MP3 audio encoding. OPUS Rate: Select the Rate of the Opus audio encoding.
  • Page 62 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG RAW 16 BIT Mode: Select the Mode of the Raw 16 Bit audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the Raw 16-bit audio encoding. Rate: Select the Rate of the AAC audio encoding.
  • Page 63 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG USERS In the Administration section, you can read, and manage all the users and you can set their access permissions to the device. This section can be managed only by the Admin users.
  • Page 64 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Full Administrator The Full Administrator manages all user-profiles and accesses all pages (except the calibration). Default Administrator (Default User): The default administrator is the default user of the device, it is under the Full Administrator category, but it has fixed access credentials (user: admin – pass: admin). This user is visible only when the system has no other Full Administrators.

  • Page 65: General Setup

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Below, is a summary table with the list of product pages and access rights for each type of use: Legend RW: full access (read/write) R: read-only user H: hided page Page Full Admin...
  • Page 66 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG To add a New User read the following steps: 1. Click on Add a New User button 2. Type in the following fields the new user details: User Name: New User name Full Name: New User full name...
  • Page 67 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 2. Click on the delete button. 3. In the following mask Click on to exit from the user deletion or click on to confirm his deletion. Save/Load Users Here it is possible to Import or Export a user's data file. After importing the user file the machine will restart.
  • Page 68 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG SYSTEM SETTINGS By clicking on the setup you can see all the available setup subpages as shown in the following picture. Setup > General Setup you have different general parameters to start with the device setup: Target References Host Name Prefix: default field with the Product Name.
  • Page 69 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Other Settings Language: Select here the desired device language. HTTP Bandwidth: Select here between GPRS, Low, Normal or High bandwidth. Local Time Zone: Select from the drop-down menu the desired Time Zone. REST Settings Active: Check/Uncheck this box if you want to activate/deactivate the REST API for the device.
  • Page 70 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG MENU > System Settings > Network > eth0 you have different parameters to set configurations for the device network connection and addressing: Mac Address MacAddress: Here you can read the device's Mac Address.
  • Page 71 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG IPv4 Addressing IPv4 Addressing Method: choose here the Addressing Method. You can choose between Manual or DHCP(auto). Manual: if you choose Manual you have to insert all IPv4 and DNS IPv4 data. DHCP(auto): a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server dynamically distributes network configuration parameters.
  • Page 72 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Primary IPv4 Additional #1 IPv4 Additional #2 IPv4 MENU |SYSTEM SETTINGS...
  • Page 73 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG DNS IPv4 Enable(Primary DNS IPv4): If it is needed, click on the checkbox to enable a Primary DNS IPv4. Primary DNS(IPv4): type here the IP of the desired DNS server. Enable(Additional #1 DNS IPv4): Check it to enable the first additional DNS IPv4 Server.
  • Page 74 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Enable(Primary DNS IPv6): If it is needed, click on the checkbox to enable a Primary DNS IPv6. Primary DNS(IPv6): type here the IP of the desired DNS server. Enable(Additional #1 DNS IPv6): Check it to enable the first additional DNS IPv6 Server.
  • Page 75 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG To confirm the process you have to connect to the new set IP and press Confirm Network Configuration from: Setup > Network > eth0 Confirm Network Configuration: If you do not confirm the new configuration within 5 minutes, the last changes are not implemented.
  • Page 76 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Network Time Protocol. This section contains all the settings related to NTP features. it is, in fact, possible to connect the device to an NTP server and in this way, the device will synchronize its own date and time with the server.

  • Page 77: Ntp

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG PRIMARY NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS / URL: type the IP/URL of the desired primary NTP server to synchronize the device clock with the server clock. NTP VERSION(AUTO, V1, V2, V3, V4): select the desired NTP version.
  • Page 78 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used mostly in large networks to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. The RDS encoder supports SNMP. You can up all parameters related to the Simple Network Management Protocol. Here you can define parameters for different NMS (Network Management Server) for the network and trap management.

  • Page 79: Smtp

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Here can set up all parameters related to the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. you can define parameters for different SMTP servers for the e-mail notification on the device's functioning. SMTP Settings SMTP On: Click on the checkbox to activate/deactivate the SMTP service Delivery Interval: Select the desired Delay Interval for the Email Notifications.
  • Page 80 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG MAIN SMTP Server Settings Description: type here a short description of the desired main SMTP Server Server IP Address / Url: the IP Address / Url of your SMTP server domain Port: TCP port for the communication...
  • Page 81 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG MENU > Home > System Settings > GPIO you can set up all parameters related to the General Purpose Input/Output. Here you can define the behavior of different GPI or GPO devices. GPI Logic Positive Logic: the event is logged when the GPI circuit is closed.
  • Page 82 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG GPO LOGIC Positive Logic: the generated event is the closing of the GPO circuit. Negative Logic: negative logic: the generated event is the opening of the GPO circuit. In GPO Event Notifications you can decide to root to the GPO device: no Event Source(OFF), to root all Event Sources(ON), to root a selected Event Source (for example, NTP Alarm).
  • Page 83 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG MENU | SYSTEM SETTINGS...

  • Page 84: Gps

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG MENU > Home > System Settings > GPS you can set up all parameters related to the Global Positioning System. Here you can define parameters for the desired GPS device for the satellite geolocation.
  • Page 85 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.4.8.1 UPDATES LOAD A NEW FIRMWARE FILE To load a new firmware file inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable.

  • Page 86: System Tools

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG FIRMWARE UPDATES After uploading the update file into the device by the FTP Client. Now we have to go to the web interface to login in and follow these steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS >...
  • Page 87 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG LOAD A NEW SYSTEM UPGRADE FILE To load a new system upgrade file inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable.
  • Page 88 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG After uploading the system update file into the device by the FTP Client. Now we have to go to the device web interface to login in and follow the steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS >...
  • Page 89 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.4.8.2 DEVICE MANAGEMENT A. Reboot Device This button will cause a device to reboot. B. Shutdown Device This button will cause a device shutdown. C. Reset to Defaults This button will cause a device to reset.
  • Page 90 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 3.4.8.3 SD CARD UTILITIES SD STATUS SD Found: If an external SD is found, this status will be OK, otherwise to use the tools below you need to insert (or change) an SD card in the external back slot.
  • Page 91 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG ONFIG Import: Import an existing .cnf file (json format) with all configs. Export: Export a .cnf file (JSON format) with all configs in the desired folders. MENU | Save/Load Config.
  • Page 92 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG In the Logs section, you can read all the device Log lists. You can see four Logs Sections. For every section, you can do Refresh, Load All Logs from the device beginning or you can Clear it.

  • Page 93: Settings

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG ECORDER 3.3.1 SETTINGS Data Recorder settings Here it is possible to choose which elements (levels or alarms) will be monitored by the system. Not selected elements (-----) will be ignored. Note: Mark checks below to allow slot variables to change.

  • Page 94: Technical Specs

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 4. TECHNICAL SPECS GENERAL Dimension 485 x 44 x 240 mm (1 rack unit) AC Rate Voltage 230Vac / 110Vac +/- 10% - 30VA – Connector IEC 3-Wire detachable AC Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz +/- 4%...
  • Page 95 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG Digital Input Inputs Number 2 (1 for audio, 2 for audio or Digital MPX) Connectors: XLR, female – Electronically balanced– EMI Suppression Format AES3/EBU Input impedance 110 Ω Sample rates 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz /96 kHz / 192 kHz with src and jitter...
  • Page 96 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG L/R CrossTalk < –70 dB, 20 Hz–15 KHz Pre-emphasis OFF, 50usec, 75usec FM-Frequency range 5 Hz-15 kHz (+/- 0,5dB when processing is disabled) DAB-Frequency range 5 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 0,5dB when processing is disabled)
  • Page 97 FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG System Remote interface GPIn 6x GP In optocoupled Remote interface GPOut 4x Relays – dry concact Remote interface connector DB 25 female connector - EMI suppressed Remote interface GPIO Voltage and Current DC 5V Source and Sink 10mA...

  • Page 98: Weee Directive - Informativa Raee

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG 5. WEEE DIRECTIVE – INFORMATIVA RAEE In line with EU Directive 2002/96/EC for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this electrical product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of this product by returning it to the point of sale or to your local municipal collection point for recycling.

  • Page 99: Warranty

    FOX 3 · User Manual · ENG I linje med EU-direktiv 2002/96/EG om avfall som utgörs av eller innehåller elektriska eller elektroniska produkter (WEEE) får denna elektriska produkt inte bortskaffas som osorterat kommunalt avfall. Bortskaffa den i stället genom att lämna in den på försäljningsstället eller din lokala återvinningsstation.
  • Page 100 Dichiarazione di conformità Il sottoscritto Giuseppe Vaccari In qualità di legale rappresentante della ditta Axel Technology S.r.l. con sede in: Via Caduti di Sabbiuno, 6/F – 40011 – Anzola Emilia (BO) Partita IVA: IT01735031203 Dichiara che il prodotto: Digital silence detector, failover audio switcher and converter; inputs: 1 analog, 2 digital AES/EBU, 2 IP, 2 MPX;...

  • Page 101: Declaration Of Conformity - Fox

    Declaration of Conformity The undersigned Giuseppe Vaccari As legal representative of the company Axel Technology Srl based in: Via Caduti di Sabbiuno, 6/F – 40011 – Anzola Emilia (BO) VAT number: IT01735031203 declares that the product: Digital silence detector, failover audio switcher and converter; inputs: 1 analog, 2 digital AES/EBU, 2 IP, 2 MPX;...

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