PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Retired

Fiber Optic Extender for DVI, Audio, and RS-232
Key Features
  • Extends single link DVI-D, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals very long distances over a single fiber
  • All digital technology provides pixel-for-pixel performance with signals up to 1600x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60
  • Modular, field-upgradeable, and hot-swappable boards designed for the PowerCage 1600 enclosure
  • EDID emulation
  • Daisy-chain capability
  • Alarm notification for fiber link loss
The Extron PowerCage FOX Rx DVI
Model Version Description Part #
 PowerCage FOX Rx DVI MM Multimode - Receiver 70-700-21 Retired
 PowerCage FOX Rx DVI SM Singlemode - Receiver 70-700-22 Retired

This product has been retired.
Suggested Replacement
PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

The Extron PowerCage FOX DVI Fiber Optic Extender is a modular board-designed transmitter and receiver set for the PowerCage® 1600 enclosure, for long haul transmission of DVI, audio, and RS-232 control signals over a single fiber. Engineered for reliability and exceptional high resolution image performance, it uses Extron-exclusive all digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel transmission of DVI computer-video images up to UXGA 1600x1200 resolution, including HDTV 1080p/60. The PowerCage FOX DVI also includes an EDID emulation mode, Auto Input Memory, RS-232 control from multiple locations, internal test patterns, and real-time system monitoring. Multiple receiver boards can be daisy-chained.

The double-slot board design of the PowerCage FOX DVI allows for as many as eight transmitters or receivers to be populated in the PowerCage 1600 enclosure, reducing installation time and simplifying power management. The PowerCage FOX DVI transmitter and receiver are hot-swappable, allowing for replacing or upgrading boards in the field at any time, without having to power down the system.

The PowerCage FOX DVI transmitter and receiver boards are compatible with the FOX Series fiber optic and DVI transmitters and receivers as well as FOX Series distribution amplifiers, switchers, and matrix switchers. They can also be paired with FOX Series RGB and PowerCage FOX VGA transmitters and receivers to provide ultra-long distance conversion of DVI-D signals to analog RGB and vice versa.

The PowerCage FOX DVI is ideal for a wide range of applications requiring long distance transmission of high resolution content with the highest quality. Because transmission of content is inherently secure and immune to outside interference, fiber applications are favored in government, military, and medical environments. The PowerCage FOX DVI transmitter and receiver boards feature industry standard LC-type connectivity.

The PowerCage FOX DVI MM board supports multimode fiber at 850 nm, which is typically used within buildings or facilities with moderate-range transmission distances up to 300 meters (985 feet). The PowerCage FOX DVI SM board supports singlemode as well as multimode fiber at 1310 nm. Singlemode fiber offers long-range transmission capability over extreme distances of up to 30 km (18.75 miles). It is used in very large facilities such as airports and stadiums, as well as connecting over very long distances between facilities such as university campuses.

The PowerCage FOX DVI transmitter board accepts and digitizes unbalanced stereo audio and RS-232 control signals, and transmits them along with the DVI-D signals. EDID emulation ensures that the transmitter properly communicates with the DVI source. Several PowerCage FOX DVI receiver boards may be daisy-chained within the PowerCage 1600. A receiver board can also be daisy-chained with FOX Series DVI / RGB receivers or with receiver boards in other PowerCage 1600 units to support applications with displays in multiple locations.

A PowerCage FOX DVI transmitter board and its corresponding receiver can be controlled and configured using the RS-232 port on the transmitter board. With a second fiber link installed, functions for both units can be controlled at either location. Since the units are typically situated far apart, this capability adds considerable versatility, enabling adjustment and calibration of audio at the receiver. It also allows for verification of fiber link status between the units as well as the presence of DVI-D and audio input signals at the transmitter.