User Guide Fiber Optic Switcher FOX T USW 203 Three Input Universal Switcher with an Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter 68-2226-01 Rev.
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Contents Introduction............................................................ 1 SIS Configuration and Control.......................... 12 About This Guide................................................. 1 About the FOX T USW 203.................................. 1 System Compatibility....................................... 1 Cable Transmission Modes............................... 1 Key Features........................................................ 2 Application Diagram............................
FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher • Contents v
Introduction This section contains general information about this guide and the FOX T USW 203 Universal Switcher with an integrated fiber optic transmitter, selected device features, and a typical application diagram.
Key Features Long distance fiber optics transmission — Transmits HDMI or analog video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals up to 30 km when using singlemode fiber optic cabling. Inputs — Include two female HDMI type-A connectors, one RGBHV/RGBS or HD component on 15-pin HD connector, and one unbalanced analog stereo audio on a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.
Application Diagram The following diagram shows a typical application of the FOX T USW 203 with three input sources, output display, connected fiber optic receiver, and control system.
Installation This section describes information for connecting and wiring the FOX T USW 203. Topics in this section include: • Mounting the FOX T USW 203 • Rear Panel Features • Making Connections Mounting the FOX T USW 203 The FOX T USW 203 can be mounted in a rack, under a desk, or on a tabletop (see Mounting on page 37 for more mounting details). Rear Panel Features INPUTS 1 OUTPUTS FOX T USW 203 2 3 LOOP-THRU j ab Figure 2.
Sleeve ( ) 3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector (balanced) d Audio input connector — Connect an analog audio source to the 3.5 mm TRS jack. All three video inputs can share this audio input. Tip (L) Ring (R) Sleeve ( ) 3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector Figure(unbalanced) 3.
RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector g RS-232 Over Fiber port — To pass serial command signals to a receiver RS-232 OVER FIBER (for serial control of a projector, for example), connect a host device to the transmitter via the leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and G) of this 5-pole captive screw Tx Rx G connector (see Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication on page 8 for wiring configurations).
Making Connections Connecting HDMI Connectors Use an Extron LockIt Lacing Bracket to secure an HDMI cable to each device as follows: Stacked Figure 4. Installing the LockIt Lacing Bracket to Stacked HDMI Connectors 1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connector. 2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it. The screw does not have to be removed. 3.
Wiring for RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Communication The RS-232 Over Fiber port is for transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals. The alarm port is an internal relay to connect or disconnect a custom alarm circuit. Wire the connector as shown in figure 5 below. RS-232 OVER FIBER ALARM Tx Rx G 1 2 Tx Rx G 1 RS-232 Device Figure 5. 2 Alarm Device Wiring the RS-232 Over Fiber and Alarm Connector ATTENTION: The length of exposed wires is critical.
Wiring the Power Supply Connect a 12 VDC power supply to the 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector. 2-Pole Captive Screw Connector Tie Wrap 3/16” (5 mm) Max. SECTION A–A Smooth Ridges A A Power Supply Output Cord Figure 7. Power Connector Wiring CAUTION: Electric shock hazard. The two power cord wires must be kept separate while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power before wiring.
Operation This section describes the front panel features of the FOX T USW 203 and provides front panel operations. Topics in this section include: • Front Panel Features • Front Panel Operation Front Panel Features AUTO SWITCH 1 2 3 1 STATUS 2 3 SIGNAL CONFIG HDCP MODE NORMAL AUTO FOX T USW 203 FOX UNIVERSAL SWITCHER b a Figure 8. d c FOX T USW 203 Front Panel Features a Auto Switch LED — Lights when the transmitter is in auto switch mode.
Initial Power Up Upon initial power up, all the front panel LEDs blink simultaneously. They blink once for multimode or twice for singlemode. Afterwards, the LEDs return to their normal signal presence indication. If a different fiber optic SFP module or no SFP module is connected, the LEDs first blink once or twice to identify the device, but then blink continuously. Selecting an Input To select an input from the front panel, perform the following actions: 1.
SIS Configuration and Control This section describes remote control of the FOX T USW 203 through SIS commands and basic installation instructions for the FOX Extenders Control Program (refer to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File for operation details). To enable serial control of the FOX T USW 203, use a computer running the HyperTerminal or DataViewer utility, or a control system to make serial control of the transmitter.
Error Responses When the FOX T USW 203 receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends the corresponding response to the host device. If the command is determined invalid or contains invalid parameters, the transmitter or receiver returns an error response to the host.
X2& = EDID output resolution and refresh rate See the tables below VGA - PC SIS Value Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) SIS Value Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) SIS Value Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 1 800x600 60 7 1360x768 60 12 1600x1200 60 2 1024x768 60 8 1366x768 60 13 1680x1050 60 3 1280x720 (analog default) 60 9 1400x1050 60 14 1920x1080 60 4 1280x768 60 10 1440x900 60 15 1920x1200 60 5 1280x800 60 11 1600x900 60 16 2048x1080 60 6 1280x1024 60 SIS
Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Input Switching Input selection NOTE: The FOX T USW 203 saves the last input selection when cycling power. Set video input selection X1! ! In X1! • All] Select input X1!. View video input selection ! X1!] View currently selected source. E 0AUSW } E 1AUSW } Ausw0 ] Switch inputs manually (default). Ausw1] Gives priority to the highest numbered active input.
Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response Additional Description Phas X2#] Adjust the pixel phase to X2#. Phas X2#] Increase the pixel phase. Phas X2#] Decrease the pixel phase X2#] Show the pixel phase value Tpix X2$] Set the total pixels to X2$. Tpix X2$] Increase the total pixels.
Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description EDID NOTE: Digital EDID can be assigned only to a digital input. Analog EDID can be assigned only analog input 1. Input EDID (VGA and HDMI) Assign factory EDID E A X1!*X2& EDID} EdidA X1!*X2&] Set the EDID resolution and refresh for input X1!. View assigned EDID E A X1! EDID} X2&] View EDID resolution and refresh for input X1!.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Set front panel executive mode X% X Exe X%] Enable or disable (default) the front panel lockout (executive) mode. View front panel executive mode X X%] View the front panel lockout (executive) mode. Disable Plus mode transmission 81*0# Plus0 ] Disable Plus mode transmission. Enable Plus mode transmission 81*1# Plus1] Enable Plus mode transmission (default). View Plus mode transmission 81# X%] View Plus mode transmission setting.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Query general information I 1Lnk X% • 2Lnk X% • Vid X% • Aud X% • X1) • TX ] Query part number N 60-1230-nn] Query firmware version Q x.xx] Query firmware build *Q x.xx.xxxx] Query all firmware version 0Q x.xx.xxxx-x.xx] Query updated FPGA version 35Q x.
FOX Extenders Control Program The Extron FOX Extenders Control Program provides an alternate method to control and configure the FOX T USW 203. The application provides controls to adjust device parameters that are specific to the basic and advanced setup of the transmitter. Users can also manage firmware and check for updates to the application.
Starting the Software Start the Extron FOX Extenders Control Program as follows: 1. Open the FOX Extenders Control Program. The Communication Setup window appears. Figure 10. Communication Setup Window Connection Methods 2. Select the desired connection method. • To connect the software to the device through the rear panel Remote RS-232 connector, click the RS232 tab and select the desired port from the Port drop-down list.
Figure 11. Main Screen The main screen consists of a top menu, Status panel, Input Selection panel, and Configuration panel. Top Menu The top menu consists of three menus for connection options, device information and configuration, and additional resources. File menu The File menu contains options for connecting and disconnecting the device and exiting the FOX Extenders Control Program. Figure 12. File Menu Options that appear gray are not available.
Connect The Connect option establishes communication with a device. This function re-establishes communication with the device if it times out or enables a connection to a new device. If a device is already connected, the Connect function is disabled until the device is disconnected or the connection times out. To re-establish the connection if communication is lost: 1. From the File menu, select Connect. Alternatively, click the icon.
Unit Info The Unit Info option opens a dialog box with information about the connected device. Figure 14. Unit Info Dialog Box 1. From the Tools menu, select Unit Info. This opens a dialog box displaying information about the connected unit. The displayed information includes: • Model number of the device • Name of the device model • Description of the model • Firmware version currently found on the device • Firmware build • FPGA version 2.
Master System Reset — Resets all unit settings and user settings to factory defaults. From the Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and select Master System Reset. Figure 16. Unit System Dialog Box Audio Gain/Atten. Reset — Resets the level of audio gain and attenuation to factory defaults. From the Tools menu, locate the Reset submenu and select Audio Gain/Atten. Reset. Figure 17. Audio Gain and Attenuation Reset Dialog Box Presets Reset — Is not available for the FOX T USW 203.
5. Click the Begin button. This uploads the new firmware onto the connected device. The Progress field for the selected device shows the progress of the upload. After the upload is complete, this field is blue and shows 100%. 6. Exit Firmware Loader. 7. From the File menu of the FOX Extenders Control Program, select Connect to re-establish communication with the device. 8. Re-enter the connection information in the Connect dialog box to re-establish communication with the device.
Help Menu The Help menu contains options for additional information and reference material, checking for updates to the FOX Extenders Control Program, and software information. Figure 19. Help Menu Contents The Contents option launches the FOX Extenders Control Program help file. Open the help file in one of the following ways: • From the Help menu, select Contents. • Press on your keyboard. • Click the icon to launch the help file.
About... This option opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Program. 1. From the Help menu, select About. This opens a dialog box displaying information about the FOX Extenders Control Program. The displayed information includes: • Name of the application • Currently installed software version • Software part number • Copyright • Application description Figure 20. About FOX Extenders Control Program Dialog Box 2.
Main Screen The Main Screen contains status information, input selection, and configuration options. Figure 21. Main Screen NOTE: The main screen may appear different from the image above depending on what is connected. Functions which are not applicable are disabled. Status panel Figure 22. Status Panel The Status panel of the screen provides visual indications of the connection status and the names of the connected units.
Video Indicator — Displays green when the transmitter detects an active signal on the VGA input. Audio Indicator — Displays green when the device detects audio with the selected input. If the selected input has an analog audio signal above -44 dBV, the indicator turns green immediately, but turns gray after the audio signal level drops below the threshold continuously for 10 seconds.
VGA Video Adjustment panel The VGA Video Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the following video parameters on the analog input: horizontal start, pixel phase, and total pixels. Figure 25. VGA Video Adjustment Panel Horizontal Start — Defines the number of pixels in the blanking area to the left of the active area. In the Horizontal Start panel of the VGA Video Adjustment panel, click the Left or Right arrows, or click and drag the slider to adjust the setting to the desired value.
Audio Adjustment panel The Audio Adjustment panel of the Control tab adjusts the gain and attenuation of analog input audio. Audio Gain and Attenuation — Adjusts the analog input audio gain or attenuation value. This ranges from -18.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. In the Audio Gain/Atten. panel, click and drag the slider to the desired level. The current value is displayed in a field below the slider control. Audio Output Level — Is not available for the FOX T USW 203.
Plus Mode Transmission panel Plus mode can support rates up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, with embedded audio, and is HDCP compliant. Non-Plus mode supports rates up to 1600x1200 and 1080p, is HDCP compliant, and does not contain embedded audio (analog audio is still supported). In the Plus Mode Transmission panel, click the Enabled radio button to enable Plus mode. To disable Plus mode, click the Disabled radio button. NOTE: Default setting: Plus Mode is Enabled.
Advanced Configuration panel Executive mode restricts access to the front panel button functions. To enable or disable executive mode, click either the On or Off radio button in the Executive Mode panel. NOTE: Turning on Executive Mode will not disable the ability to control the device with the FOX Extenders Control Program. EDID Configuration Tab EDID is a data structure used to communicate video display information, including native resolution and vertical refresh rate requirements, to a source device.
Save EDID panel To save EDID from displays that are connected to the VGA Loop-Thru or HDMI Switched Output, perform the following: 1. Select VGA Loop-Thru EDID or the desired HDMI Switched Output EDID from the drop-down list. Figure 31. Save EDID Options 2. Click the Save button. The EDID setting is saved. The saved VGA Loop-Thru and HDMI Switched Output EDID can be assigned to a desired input using the Assign EDID function. NOTE: There are 4 available memory locations to save digital EDID.
2. Click on the Browse button to locate and select the desired EDID file on the connected PC. The Open dialog box opens. Figure 34. Browse Button for Importing EDID 3. Select the EDID file and click the Open button. The Open dialog box closes. 4. Click the Import button. The EDID is imported and assigned to the selected input. Export EDID panel EDID files on the FOX T USW 203 can be exported to the connected PC. 1. In the Export EDID panel, select the desired EDID to export from the drop-down list. 2.
Reference Information This section provides mounting and firmware updating information. Topics in this section include: • Mounting • Updating Firmware Mounting The FOX T USW 203 can be placed on a tabletop or mounted in a rack or underneath a desk. Tabletop Use Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclosure. Mounting Kits Mount the unit using any optional compatible mounting kit listed on the Extron website (www.extron.
Updating Firmware To update firmware for the FOX T USW 203, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload the firmware with the Firmware Loader utility or the FOX Extenders Control Program (see to the FOX Extenders Control Program Help File). Downloading Extron Firmware Loader Figure 35. Firmware Loader on the Extron Website 1. On the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab. 2. From the left sidebar, click the Software link. 3. Navigate to Firmware Loader. 4.
Downloading Firmware Figure 36. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website 1. On the Extron website, www.extron.com, click the Download tab. 2. From the left sidebar, click the Firmware link. 3. Navigate to FOX T USW 203. 4. Ensure the available firmware version is a later version than the current one on the device. NOTE: The firmware release notes are in a PDF file that provides details about the changes between different firmware versions.
Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader 1. Open Firmware Loader to establish a connection between the computer and the device. The Add Device... dialog box opens. Figure 37. Add Device... Window 2. Select FOX T USW 203 from the Device Name drop-down list. 3. Select the method of connection from the Connection Method drop-down list. 4. Depending on the connection method, additional options appear. Make the appropriate selections for the current connection method. 5. Click Connect. 6.
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