OPTICAL
12*
*OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
Transmitter
#7
Receivers
OPTICAL
12*
*OPTIONAL FOR
RETURN DATA
LINK
LINK
Transmitter
#8
Loop (Local)
Application
Switcher
OPTICAL
2* 1
LINK
LINK
2
3
LOOP IN OUTIN
78
Switched
Application
OPTICAL
2* 1
LINK
LINK
4
This sheet provides quick start instructions for an experienced installer
to set up and operate the extron FOX 4G SW8 fiber optic
switcher.
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect all equipment power
sources and mount the FOX switcher as required.
Step 2 — Optical inputs
Connect up to eight fiber optic transmitters to the FOX
switcher’s rear panel Input connectors (the right-hand
connector on each transceiver block).
Step 3 — Loop optical outputs
Connect up to seven fiber cables between the FOX switcher’s
Loop LC connectors (the left-hand connector on transceiver
blocks 1 through 7) and compatible receiver(s) for unswitched
outputs (each input loops through to its associated output only).
Step 4 — Switched optical output
Connect a fiber cable between the FOX switcher’s Output LC
connector (the left-hand connector on transceiver block 8) and a
compatible receiver.
Step 5 — Remote connector
• Connecta
host device to
the rear panel
RS-232 port.
• Connectahost
device to the
front panel
Configuration
port via an
optional
TRS RS-232
cable, part
#70-335-01.
Step 6 — Power
Plug a standard IEC power cord between the power connector and a 100 VAC to 240 VAC,
50 or 60 Hz power source.
Operation — Select an input
Press and release an input button to select that input. The lit button indicates the selected
input.
Setup Guide — FOX 4G SW8
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+971.4.2991800
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Setup Guide — FOX 4G SW8 (cont’d)
68-1550-50
Rev. A 02 09
Typical FOX 4G SW8 application
Do not tin the wires!
Controlling
Device
Gnd ( )
Rx
Tx
Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Bidirectional
RS-232
Tx Rx
FunctionPin
TX
RX
Gnd
Transmit data
Receive data
Signal ground
FOX 4G SW8
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
OPTICAL INPUTS
LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN LOOP IN
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OUT IN
8
OUTPUT
RS-232
Tx Rx
FOX500 Tx
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
AUDIO INPUTS
INPUTLOOP THRU
RGBINPUT
RGB
H V
OR
LR
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROLALARM
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURNDATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
OPTICAL
12*
FOX500 Tx
100-240V 0.3A
50/60Hz
AUDIO INPUTS
INPUTLOOP THRU
RGBINPUT
R G B
HV
OR
LR
RS-232
PASSTHRU
TxRx NA
RS-232
CONTROLALARM
*
OPTIONAL FOR
RETURNDATA
LINK
LINK
TxRx 1 2
RGB
OPTICAL
12*
Extron
FOX 500 DVI
Fiber Optic
Receiver
Flat Panel
Display
DVI Output
RGB Input
Extron
FOX 500 Tx
Fiber Optic
Transmitter
Extron
FOX 4G SW8
Fiber Optic Switcher
Audio Input
PC
Local
Monitor
RGB Input
Extron
FOX 500 Tx
Fiber Optic
Transmitter
8 Inputs
Audio Input
PC
Local
Monitor
POWER
OUTPUTS
4/8Ohms
INPUTS
LRLR
REMOTE
10V
VOL/MUTE
L
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R
CUS
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