Extron Electronics FOX DA8 Setup Guide - Manual

FOX DA8 • Setup Guide
This sheet provides quick start instructions for an
experienced installer to set up and operate the
Extron
®
FOX DA8 fiber optic distribution amplifier.
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
OPTICAL
2* 1
LINK LINK
OPTICAL
1 2*
* Optional for
Return Data
LINK LINK
INPUT
OUT IN
1
Transmitter
Receiver
DA
2
3
Turn off or disconnect the power sources to all equipment and
mount the FOX DA8 as required.
Step 2 — Optical Input
Connect a fiber optic transmitter to the FOX DA8 rear panel input
connector.
NOTE: The input (right) LC connector of transceiver block 1 is
the only functional input connector. Input LC connectors are
not functional for transceiver blocks 2 through 8.
Step 3 — Optical Outputs
Connect up to eight fiber cables between the FOX DA Output LC
connectors (the left-hand connector on each transceiver block) and
compatible receivers.
Step 4 — Remote Connector
z
Connect a host device to the rear
Do not tin the wires!
Controlling
Device
Gnd ( )
Rx
Tx
Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Bidirectional
RS-232
Tx Rx
Function Pin
TX
RX
Gnd
Transmit data
Receive data
Signal ground
panel RS-232 port.
z
Connect a host device to the front panel
Configuration port via an optional
TRS RS-23 cable (part number 70-335-01)
.
Step 5 — Power
Use a standard IEC power cord connect the
FOX DA8 power connector and a 100 VAC to
240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.