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- Page 1 PowerCage 411 Series Modular Power Enclosure and Fiber Optic Extenders User Guide Fiber Optic Products 68-2640-02, Rev. C 03 25...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions... - Page 3 Copyright © 2023-2025 Extron. All rights reserved. www.extron.com Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ® ), registered service marks ( ), and trademarks ( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron (see the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com): current list of trademarks on the...
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Page 4: Fcc Class A Notice
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. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 5: Software Commands
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Operation ............................... 17 Front Panel Features ............................17 RS-232 Insertion ..............................18 Captive Screw Insertion ..........................18 Resetting the PowerCage 411 Enclosure with the Reset Button ................19 Front Panel LCD Menu Overview ........................21 Menu Navigation ............................21 Menu System Overview ..........................21 PowerCage 411 Series • Contents... - Page 8 Host and PowerCage 411 Communication ......................32 Device-initiated Messages ...........................32 Error Responses ............................33 SIS Command and Response Format ......................33 Using the Command and Response Table ......................33 Symbol Definitions ............................34 Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands ..................37 PowerCage 411 Series • Contents viii...
- Page 9 Rack Mounting .............................63 Under-Furniture Mounting ..........................64 Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module ....................65 IEEE 802.1X Certificates ............................66 Certificate File Requirements ........................66 Private Key File Requirements ........................66 SNMP .................................67 Best Practices for Cleaning Your Extron Products .....................67 PowerCage 411 Series • Contents...
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Page 11: Introduction
Introduction This guide describes the Extron PowerCage 411 Series and how to install, configure, and operate the enclosure and its optional FOX3 T 201 PC, FOX3 T 301 PC, and FOX3 T 311 PC transmitter boards and FOX3 SR 201 PC, FOX3 SR 301 PC, and FOX3 SR 311 PC scaling receiver boards. -
Page 12: Fiber Cable Transmission Modes
FOX3 endpoints that also have the Uncompressed Video LinkLicense. NOTE: The FOX3 products are not compatible with legacy FOX, FOXBOX, FOX II, PowerCage 401 FOX, or PowerCage 1600 FOX products. For a list of compatible products, go to www.extron.com. PowerCage 411 Series • Introduction... -
Page 13: Control Methods
47) NOTES: • To configure and control the enclosure, see the PowerCage 411 Series PCS Help File available in the PCS module. • An Extron Insider account is required to download and use (PCS). Contact an Extron support representative to obtain an Insider Account. -
Page 14: Features
Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet using standard TCP/IP protocols. • Dual redundant and hot-swappable power supplies — Primary and back-up power supplies provide added reliability for critical applications. PowerCage 411 Series • Introduction... -
Page 15: Fox3 Pc Transmitters
FOX3 T 301 PC) — 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. PowerCage 411 Series • Introduction... -
Page 16: Fox3 Pc Scaling Receivers
• Hotkey Switching - Allows a user to switch the keyboard and mouse between computers using a keystroke command on a workstation keyboard. • Supports up to four displays in 1x4 or 2x2 configurations. PowerCage 411 Series • Introduction... - Page 17 • Integrated two-port HID hub with 100mA available on each port — Allows simultaneous connection to multiple peripheral devices, including keyboards, mice, and other HID - Human Interactive Devices. PowerCage 411 Series • Introduction...
- Page 18 Industry standard LC connectors provide reliable physical connectivity and precise fiber core alignment. • Available as an 850 nm multimode model for moderate-range transmissions up to 500 m (1640 feet) and a 1310 nm singlemode model for extreme distances up to 20 km (12.4 miles). PowerCage 411 Series • Introduction...
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Page 19: Installation
Mounting the Powercage 411 Enclosure). 3. Connect cables to the transmitter, scaling receiver and to input and output devices (see Connection Details on page 14). 4. Connect the power cables to the unit and test the system. PowerCage 411 Series • Installation... -
Page 20: Rear Panel Features
NOTE: The LAN port and RS-232 port allow Device communication to the enclosure and the boards Bidirectional Ground (G) Ground (G) RS-232 Insertion (see on page 18). Receive (Rx) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Transmit (Tx) PowerCage 411 Series • Installation... -
Page 21: Transmitter Rear Panels
AVERTISSEMENT : Le produit émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe 1) qui peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution. Branchez la protection contre la poussière dans l’ensemble émetteur/récepteur lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché. PowerCage 411 Series • Installation... -
Page 22: Scaling Receiver Rear Panels
15). HDMI Output — If desired, connect a local monitor to this HDMI output. NOTE: Use Extron HDMI LockIt Cable Lacing Brackets to secure HDMI cables to the device (see HDMI Connection on page 14). PowerCage 411 Series • Installation... -
Page 23: Installing The Boards Into The Enclosure
NOTE: Cover all empty board slots. Do not - 2 3 IN P D IO leave them open. Securely fasten the screws for boards and blank panels. Screws (2 per board) Figure 7. Inserting Boards into the PowerCage Enclosure PowerCage 411 Series • Installation... -
Page 24: Connection Details
4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt ( 5. While holding the connector securely against the cable lacing bracket, use pliers or a similar tool to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length ( PowerCage 411 Series • Installation... -
Page 25: Analog Audio Connection
Do not tin the wires! RS-232 Insertion for the individual cards can be Controlling configured via PCS (See General Settings in the Device PowerCage 411 Series Help File). Bidirectional Ground (G) Ground (G) Each transmitter is set to captive screw pass through. -
Page 26: Usb Hid And Usb 2.0 Connectors
After all related devices are connected and powered, the system is fully operational. If any problems are encountered, verify that the cables are routed and connected properly. If problems persist, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline (see the contact information on page 68 of this guide). PowerCage 411 Series • Installation... -
Page 27: Operation
USB configuration port — If desired, connect a host device to the front panel USB mini-B port for configuring the enclosure. NOTES: • This port allows communication to the enclosure and the boards. • The front panel USB port is hardcoded with the IP address 203.0.113.22, which cannot be changed. PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 28: Rs-232 Insertion
Parity: Odd, Even, or None (default) The RS-232 insertion method on both endpoints passing the control signal must be set to Captive Screw Insertion via PCS (see the PowerCage 411 Series PCS Help File for more information). Bidirectional fiber system When the endpoints are setup as a bidirectional fiber system, the control insertion can function bidirectionally. -
Page 29: Resetting The Powercage 411 Enclosure With The Reset Button
NOTE: The reset modes listed in the table close all open IP and Telnet connections and close all sockets. Also, each mode is a separate function, not a continuation from one mode to the next mode. PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... - Page 30 The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this enclosure have been set to the enclosure serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron (see Passwords Panel on page 59 to change a password). PowerCage 411 Series • Operation...
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Page 31: Front Panel Lcd Menu Overview
The transmitter menu system contains configurable settings and status indicators for the FOX3 PC transmitters only (see Transmitter Menu starting on page 26). The scaling receiver menu system contains configurable settings and status indicators for the FOX3 PC scaling receivers only (see Scaling Receiver Menu starting on page 28). PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 32: Using The Menus
PowerCage 411 Enclosure with the Reset Button on page 19). NOTE: The menus time out and the default cycle displays after 30 seconds of inactivity. However, any selections made with the Adjust knobs are saved and remain in effect. PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 33: Powercage 411 Menu
NOTE: If a board is not installed or has been See the transmitter removed, the menu for that slot displays MENU section to follow the N/A. Slot menu flow. NEXT Figure 18. SLOT MENU Flowchart PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 34: Frame Status Menu
The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this enclosure have been set to the enclosure serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron (see Passwords Panel on page 59 to change a password). PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 35: View Comm Settings Menu
LCD menu. Exit Menu The EXIT MENU returns to the slot menu or to the default Exit Menu cycle. EXIT MENU? MENU SLOT MENU PRESS NEXT NEXT DEFAULT CYCLE Figure 21. EXIT MENU Flowchart PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 36: Error Messages
720p 2-CH 60 Hz 1080p 2-CH 60 Hz 1920x1200 2-CH 60 Hz 4K/UHD 2-CH 30 Hz 4K/UHD 2-CH 60 Hz NOTE: By default, the user slots have a resolution 1080p @ 60 Hz and 2Ch audio. PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 37: Hdcp Authorized Submenu
SM — Indicates a single-mode SFP model is installed in the selected input. • INV — Indicates an invalid SFP model is installed in the selected input. • OFF — Indicates no SFP model is installed in the selected input. PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 38: Temperature Submenu
DVI (RGB 4:4:4, 0-255, no audio, no Infoframe) • HDMI RGB Full (RGB 4:4:4, 0-255) • HDMI RGB Limited (RGB 4:4:4, 16-235) • HDMI YUV 444 Limited (YUV 4:4:4, 16-235) • HDMI YUV 422 Limited (YUV 4:2:2, 16-255) PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 39: Test Pattern Submenu
1 to 500 seconds. The default is 5 seconds. NOTE: The firmware on the FOX3 Matrix must be v1.02.0002-b004 or higher for this feature to operate. PowerCage 411 Series • Operation... -
Page 40: Sis Configuration And Control
PowerCage has when communicating with it via RS-232. The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (see Lan port on page 10). PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control... -
Page 41: Establishing A Connection
(see General information on page 39) to keep the connection active. If there are long idle periods, Extron recommends disconnecting the socket and reopening the connection when another command must be sent. PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control... -
Page 42: Using Verbose Mode
In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron for Passwords Panel the Admin and User (see on page 59 to change a password). PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control... -
Page 43: Error Responses
“0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.” • Uppercase and lowercase text can be used interchangeably unless otherwise stated. Figure 24. ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control... -
Page 44: Special Characters
Enable Telnet port = Off (default) = Telnet Port 23 enabled 00000 00023) Port number 5 digits with leading zeros (example: x.xx.xxxx Build number x.xx Firmware version number To second decimal place ( PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control... - Page 45 (default = 5 seconds), = always on OSD location = Top left (default) = Bottom left = Top right = Bottom right = Top center = Bottom center 24px 36px 72px OSD font size (default) PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 46 2560x1600 3840x2160 4096x2160 Scaler Bypass mode The signal bypasses the scaler. The output clock follows the input clock. Custom Output Rate # 1 Based on captured or uploaded EDID Default output resolution PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
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Page 47: Command And Response Tables For Sis Commands
The factory configured passwords for all accounts on the enclosure have been set to the enclosure serial number. In the event of a extron complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is (see Passwords Panel on page 59 to change a password). PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control... - Page 48 No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen. = Default name Combination of model name and last 3 pairs of MAC address. PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 49 = power supply #1 is on and power supply #2 is failed x.xx.xxxx = Build number x.xx = Firmware version number To second decimal place ( X3& = Verbose firmware version Description, upload date and time PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 50 = Not Connected • xxx.xF xx.xC) = Internal temperature Degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius ( x.xx = Firmware version number To second decimal place ( X3& = Verbose firmware version Description, upload date and time. PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 51 This command only applies to devices with the 4K60 Uncompressed Video LinkLicense or -13/-14 transmitter units. If the command is issued to the wrong unit, it returns E14. KEY: = Force 4K60 compressed mode = Disable (default; after a reset defaults back to = Force 4K60 on fiber PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 52 Executive mode (front panel lockout) Set executive mode Turn on or off executive mode setting View current executive mode setting Verbose mode 2/3 KEY: = On or off = Off (default) = On PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 53 OSD font size Set OSD font size S4*1* TEXT TextS4*1* View OSD font size S4*1 TEXT NOTE: Text is limited to one line. 24px 36px 72px KEY: = OSD font size (default) PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 54 Verbose mode 2/3 Inf19*Serial number x.xx ] View updated FPGA version 35Q/q Verbose mode 2/3 x.xx ] Ver 35* View LinkLicense FOX3 Uncomprompressed Video, 79-2560-01 LELIC If LinkLicense is not installed, returns PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 55 = Active fiber link = SFP A = SFP B = Fiber Link detection (SPF A/B IN LED) = Not detected = Detected NOTE: SFP A and SFP B OUT LED is always active. PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
- Page 56 = Verbose/response mode = Clear/none (default for the LAN port) KEY: = Verbose mode (default for the RS-232 port) = Tagged response for queries = Verbose mode and tagged responses for queries PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control...
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Page 57: Product Configuration Software
The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) offers another way to control and configure the PowerCage 411 enclosure via USB or TCP/IP connection. This section describes the software installation and communication. For detailed information about configuring the device with PCS, see the PowerCage 411 Series PCS Help File. Topics in this section include: •... - Page 58 6. (Optional) Click Release Notes for more information about the firmware update. 7. (Optional) Click Archives to download previous versions of firmware or software. NOTE: The Archives link is only available if there are previous firmware versions. PowerCage 411 Series • Product Configuration Software...
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Page 59: Connecting To Pcs
2. Click in the field to edit. 3. Click Apply to complete and close. Alternatively, click Apply and Connect to complete and connect to the device. Click Cancel to close the box without changes. Figure 30. Communication Settings PowerCage 411 Series • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 60: Tcp/Ip Panel
4. In the Port field ( ), enter the port of the desired device or allow the device to search for the port to connect. 5. Click the Connect button ( ). A new device tab opens. PowerCage 411 Series • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 61: Offline Device Preview
2. Select the desired device model from the Device Models list ( 3. Click the Configure button ( ). A new offline device configuration tab opens. Figure 32. Start-up Drop-Down Menu Figure 33. New Configuration File Dialog Box PowerCage 411 Series • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 62: Software Overview
Software Overview NOTE: For details about specific software features, see the PowerCage 411 Series PCS Help File. Figure 34. PowerCage 411 Main Window Each PCS screen has a Device drop-down list (see figure 34, ) for device configuration options. The Software drop-down ( ) contains software configuration and information options. -
Page 63: Software Settings
3. To display details about third-party software packages and associated licensing, click Licenses ( 4. Click the OK button ( ) to close the dialog box. Figure 39. About - Extron PCS Dialog Box PowerCage 411 Series • Product Configuration Software... -
Page 64: Device List
NOTE: The connected devices must be connected via LAN. • PowerCage 411 Help — Open the PowerCage 411 Series PCS Help File in a separate window. • About This Module — Open the About This Module dialog box, with the module part number and firmware version of the connected device. -
Page 65: Internal Web Page
In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron (see Passwords Panel on page 59 to change a password). 7. Click the SIGN IN button. PowerCage 411 Series • Internal Web Page... -
Page 66: Web Page Panels
About the PowerCage 411). £ Figure 42. PowerCage 411 Internal Web Page The internal web page does not automatically update. To see an updated page, click the Refresh button on the web browser. PowerCage 411 Series • Internal Web Page... -
Page 67: Device Details Panel
2. The power is either On, No AC, or Not Installed. NOTE: Power supply 1 receives power from IEC 1, and power supply 2 receives power from IEC 2. Figure 45. Unit Status Panel PowerCage 411 Series • Internal Web Page... -
Page 68: Fan Speed Panel
5. Alternatively, click SYNC TO PC to set the date and time according to your To sync the date and time with your PC: Click SYNC TO PC to set the date and time according to your PC. Figure 48. Sync to NTP Servers Mode PowerCage 411 Series • Internal Web Page... -
Page 69: Network Panel
1. Click EDIT in the Passwords panel. The editable fields are displayed (see figure 50). Figure 50. Admin Password Panel 2. Click in the Admin Password field and enter the new administrator password. PowerCage 411 Series • Internal Web Page... -
Page 70: Firmware Panel
5. When finished, click SAVE to set the passwords. To close the window without saving a password, click CANCEL NOTE: Passwords can be changed but they cannot be removed entirely. The PowerCage 411 series must have passwords at all times. These fields cannot be blank. -
Page 71: About The Powercage 411
PowerCage 411, such as the firmware version, copyright, part number, licenses, patents and web page version. Click on the View the End User License Agreement link to view the user license. Figure 55. About PowerCage 411 Panel PowerCage 411 Series • Internal Web Page... -
Page 72: Reference Information
Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern. • Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips). PowerCage 411 Series • Reference Information... -
Page 73: Consignes Ul Pour Le Montage En Rack
1. Place the PowerCage into the rack, aligning the holes in the rack mounting ears with those in the rack. 2. Secure the enclosure to the rack using the supplied bolts and washers. t r o N FI Mounting Bracket Figure 56. Rack Mounting the PowerCage 411 to a 19-inch Rack PowerCage 411 Series • Reference Information... -
Page 74: Under-Furniture Mounting
NEXT RESET CONFIG Extron POWERCAGE 401 MBU 149 Mounting Bracket UTM 100 Attach the UTM 100 to Mounting bracket the rack ear, using the provided screws. Figure 58. PowerCage 411 with Optional UTM 100 PowerCage 411 Series • Reference Information... -
Page 75: Removing And Installing A Power Supply Module
6. Gently slide the replacement power supply module into the enclosure until the power supply meets resistance. 7. Gently seat the replacement power supply into the backplane. 8. Use a screwdriver to tighten the left and right captive panel screws to lock the replacement power supply in place. PowerCage 411 Series • Reference Information... -
Page 76: Ieee 802.1X Certificates
Alphanumerical (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) characters • Some special characters (colon [:], underscore [_], and hyphen [-]) • It has a file extension that is .key or .pem. • It can have optional encryption (via password or passphrase). PowerCage 411 Series • Reference Information... -
Page 77: Snmp
Please contact us if you have any questions about the guidelines or if you have a question about cleaning the product. PowerCage 411 Series • Reference Information... -
Page 78: Extron Warranty
Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
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