Cable transmission modes, Features – Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX Tx_Rx DVI Plus User Guide User Manual
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Cable Transmission Modes
The transmitters and receivers are further categorized by the type of fiber optic cable,
multimode or singlemode, which define the effective range of transmission:
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Multimode — Long distance, up to 2 km (6,560 feet) (depending on the fiber cable)
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PowerCage FOX Tx VGA MM
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PowerCage FOX Rx VGA MM
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PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) MM
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PowerCage FOX Rx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) MM
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Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
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PowerCage FOX Tx VGA SM
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PowerCage FOX Rx VGA SM
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PowerCage FOX Tx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) SM
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PowerCage FOX Rx DVI (Plus and non-Plus) SM
NOTE: The multimode and singlemode products are physically and functionally identical,
with the exception of the effective range of transmission. In this manual, any
reference applies to either transmission mode unless otherwise specified.
Features
Ultra high performance — Offers pixel-for-pixel RGBHV video or DVI video transmission,
up to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (PowerCage FOX DVI Plus models) or 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
Video input —
PowerCage FOX VGA — The transmitter accepts RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs on a
15-pin HD connector.
PowerCage FOX DVI — The transmitter accepts a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I
connector.
EDID emulation mode (PowerCage FOX Tx DVI only) — The PowerCage FOX DVI
transmitter provides a function, under RS-232 control, for specifying the rate of the
incoming DVI signal. EDID emulation mode allows proper operation when no local monitor is
present.
Video output —
PowerCage FOX VGA — The receiver outputs RGBHV or RGsB (user-selectable) on a
15-pin HD connector.
PowerCage FOX DVI — The receiver outputs a single link of DVI-D video on a DVI-I
connector.
PowerCage FOX VGA and PowerCage FOX DVI are mutually compatible —
Enables ultra-long distance DVI-to-analog RGB and analog RGB-to-DVI conversion
without the need for extra signal conversion devices.
Compatibility with FOX 500 DA6 distribution amplifier and Fiber Matrix 6400 matrix
switcher
Audio input — The transmitters accept a balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input on a
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.
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