Extron Electronics FOX RS 104 Setup Guide - Manual

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FOX RS 104 • Setup Guide
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the Extron FOX RS 104 RS-232 Inserter. The
FOX RS 104 provides local insertion points for long-haul RS-232 control. The inserter can be installed on the input of a fiber optic
matrix switcher (see the figure below left) or on the output (see the figure below right).
A B
1
Tx Rx Tx Rx
UART
Tx
FOX
Tx
Rx
FOX Matrix Switcher
LAN
Ethernet
Inserted RS-232
Video &
Audio
Video &
Audio
FOX RS 104
Fiber Optic RS-232 Inserter
PC or
Control System
OUT IN
Control
LAN
A B
1
Tx Rx Tx Rx
UART
Tx
FOX
Rx
Rx
FOX Matrix Switcher
LAN
Ethernet
Video &
Audio
Video, Audio &
Inserted RS-232
FOX RS 104
Fiber Optic RS-232 Inserter
PC or
Control System
OUT IN
Control
LAN
Optical return
signal
Inserter connected on
switcher input
Inserter connected on
switcher output
Installation
100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
0.3 A MAX
A B A B A B A B
1
Tx Rx Tx Rx
2
Tx Rx Tx Rx
3
Tx Rx Tx Rx
4
Tx Rx Tx Rx LAN
RESET
FOX RS 104
Rear
1 1 1 1 3 2
1a 1b 1c 1d
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect all equipment power
sources and mount the inserter as required.
Step 2 — Connections
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Fiber optic connectors and LEDs — Each port, 1 through 4, has two SFP optical transceiver modules with LC connectors,
labeled “A” and “B”. Transceiver B is connected to an internal UART that inserts serial communications into the fiber optic
signal or extracts the serial communications, depending on the application (see the connection example drawings above).
WARNING : Risk of eye injury. The FOX inserter outputs continuous invisible light that may be harmful to the eyes; use with
caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
NOTE: Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your inserter. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket and
multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.
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Tx A — For one-way communications from the inserter to a downstream device, typically a matrix switcher, connect a
fiber optic cable to the Tx A LC connector. Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the In or Rx connector on the
downstream device.
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Rx A — For one-way transmission from an upstream device, typically a matrix switcher, connect a fiber optic cable to
the Rx A LC connector. Connect the free end of this fiber optic cable to the Out or Tx connector on the upstream device.
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Tx B — For one-way communications from the inserter to a downstream device, which typically can be either a receiver
or a transmitter, depending on the application, connect a fiber optic cable to the Tx B LC connector. Connect the free
end of this fiber optic cable to the Rx connector on the downstream device.