FOX DA8 Plus • Setup GuideThis guide provides quick start instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the Extron FOX DA8 Plus fiber optic distribution amplifier. See the drawing on the next page.

WARNING: This unit outputs continuous invisible light, which may be harmful to the eyes; use with caution. For additional safety, plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber optic cable is unplugged.

InstallationStep 1 — Mounting

Turn off or disconnect the power sources to all equipment and mount the FOX DA8 Plus as desired.

Step 2 — ConfigurationSet the rear panel DA configuration switch to configure the unit as either one 8-output DA, two 4-output DAs, or four 2-output DAs. See the drawing below.

FOX DA8 Plus100-240V 0.3A

OPTICAL OUTPUTS

A B C D

OUT IN1

OUT IN3

OUT IN5

OUT IN7

(1)1

x8(2

)1x4

(4)1

x2

50/60 Hz

RS-232

Tx Rx

OUT N/A4

OUT N/A6

OUT N/A 8

OUT N/A2

FOX DA8 Plus100-240V 0.3A

OPTICAL OUTPUTS

A B C D

OUT IN1

OUT IN3

OUT IN5

OUT IN7

(1)1

x8(2

)1x4

(4)1

x2

50/60 Hz

RS-232

Tx Rx

OUT N/A4

OUT N/A6

OUT N/A 8

OUT N/A2

FOX DA8 Plus100-240V 0.3A

OPTICAL OUTPUTS

A B C D

OUT IN1

OUT IN3

OUT IN5

OUT IN7

(1)1

x8(2

)1x4

(4)1

x2

50/60 Hz

RS-232

Tx Rx

OUT N/A4

OUT N/A6

OUT N/A 8

OUT N/A2

Rx

Tx Tx Tx Tx TxTx Tx

Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx Rx RxCGroup: A Group: A C DB

One 8-output DA Two 4-output DAs(Groups A and C)

Four 2-output DAs(Groups A through D)

(1)1

x8(2

)1x4

(4)1

x2

(1)1

x8(2

)1x4

(4)1

x2

(1)1

x8(2

)1x4

(4)1

x2Step 3 — Optical Inputs

OPTICAL2* 1

LIN

K

LIN

K

OPTICAL1 2*

* OPTIONAL FOR RETURN DATA

LIN

K

LIN

K

Transmitter

Receiver

DA

3

4A

OUT IN1

Connect a fiber optic transmitter (or the maximum number of inputs as determined by the DA configuration switch position in step 2) to the FOX DA8 Plus rear panel input connector.

NOTES: • Inputs 3, 5, and 7 (the right-hand connector on those transceiver blocks) are functional only when selected as an input using the DA configuration switch.

• The right-hand connector for transceiver blocks 2, 4, 6, and 8 can never be functional. • Singlemode and multimode devices are not interchangeable. Ensure that you connect transmitting and

receiving devices that are compatible with the FOX DA8 Plus. • Ensure that you use the proper fiber cable for your system. Typically, singlemode fiber has a yellow jacket

and multimode cable has an orange or aqua jacket.

Step 4 — Optical OutputsConnect up to eight fiber cables between the FOX DA Output LC connectors (the left-hand connector on each transceiver block) and compatible receivers.

Step 5 — Remote Control Connections

Do not tin the wires!

ControllingDevice

Gnd ( )RxTx

Ground ( )Receive (Rx)Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

RS-232

Tx Rx

FunctionPinTXRXGnd

Transmit dataReceive dataSignal ground

z Connect a host device to the rear panel RS-232 port. See the drawing at right to make the connection

z Connect a host device to the front panel Config(uration) port, a mini USB port.

Step 6 — PowerUse a standard IEC power cord to connect the FOX DA8 Plus power connector and a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.

2

FOX DA8 Plus

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

OPTICAL OUTPUTS

A

OUTIN1

OUTN/A2

B

OUTIN3

OUTN/A4

C

OUTIN5

OUTN/A6

D

OUTIN7

OUTN/A8 (1

)1x8

(2)1

x4(4

)1x2

N15779

RS-232

Tx Rx

FOX 500 Tx

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

AUDIO INPUTS

INPUT LOOP THRU

RGB INPUT

R

G

B

H

V

OR

L

R

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx RxNA

RS-232

CONTROLALARM

* OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LIN

K

LIN

K

Tx Rx1 2

RGB

OPTICAL

12*

FOX 500 Rx

AUDIO OUTPUT

RGB OUTPUTS

R

G

B

H

V

L

R

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx RxNA

RS-232

CONTROLALARM

12*

* OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATALI

NK

LIN

K

Tx Rx1 2

RGB

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

OPTICAL

FOX 500 Rx

AUDIO OUTPUT

RGB OUTPUTS

R

G

B

H

V

L

R

RS-232

PASS THRU

Tx RxNA

RS-232

CONTROLALARM

12*

* OPTIONAL FOR

RETURN DATA

LIN

K

LIN

K

Tx Rx1 2

RGB

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

OPTICAL

POWER

12V

3A MAX

OUTPUT4/8

OHMS

INPUTS

L

R

L

R

REMOTE

VOL/MUTE

10V50mA

L

MPA 152

R

C

US

LISTED

17TT

AUDIO/VIDEO

APPARATUS

CLASS 2 WIRING

DO NOT GROUND

OR SHORT

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Selected SIS CommandsThe table below is a partial list of SIS commands the you can use to mute outputs and configure the input reclockers. For a complete listing, see the FOX DA8 Plus User Guide. Run the commands from a PC connected to the RS-232 port or the Configuration (USB) port.

Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit)

Response (Unit to Host)

Additional Information

Mute or unmute one output X!*X@B VmtX!*X@] X! = output, X@ = 0 (mute off) or 1 (mute on).Show mute status of an output X!*B X@] X! = output, X@ = 0 (mute off) or 1 (mute on).Mute or unmute all outputs X@*B VmtX@] X@ = 0 (mute off) or 1 (mute on).Set input reclocker mode X#*X$= RteX#*X$] X# = 00 (all inputs), 01, 03, 05, or 07.

X$ = 00 (bypass), 01 (1.25 Gbps), 02 (2.125 Gbps), or 03 (4.25 Gbps).Show reclocker mode X#= X$] X# and X$ are the same as for “Set input reclocker mode” command.

] = Carriage return and line feed • = space

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