Extron Electronics FOX 500 DVI Tx User Guide - Manual (Page 18)

FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Installation
Installation, cont’d
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Front panel Configuration ports
FOX 500 Tx
HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER
RGB
AUDIO LINK 1 CONFIG
LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)
FOX 500 Rx
HIGH RESOLUTION FIBER OPTIC RECEIVER
RGB
AUDIO LINK 1 CONFIG
MENU
NEXT
ADJUST
LINK 2 (OPTIONAL)
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Figure 2-12 — FOX 500 Tx/Rx front panels
N Figure 2-12 shows FOX 500 (RGB) units. The
FOX 500 DVI units are similar.
N These ports are for remote control of the transmitter or
receiver, not for the over fiber RS-232 link.
t
Configuration port — These 2.5 mm mini stereo jacks serve
the same serial communications function as the rear panel
Remote RS-232 ports, but are easier to access than the rear
ports after the units have been installed and cabled. The
optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable,
part #70-335-01 (figure 2-13), can be used for this connection.
6 feet
(1.8 m)
Part #70-335-01
5
1
9
6
Sleeve (Gnd)
Ring
Tip
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip
Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring
Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve
Figure 2-13 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable
N These ports parallel the rear panel Remote RS-232 ports.
If an active front panel configuration connection is made,
the rear panel Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive.
This port is RS-232 only, with the following protocols:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
N The maximum distances from the transmitter or receiver
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 unit and the controlling
device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of
about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some
cases, the unit may be capable of serial communications
via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away.