PowerCage FOX Rx AV Retired

Fiber Optic Receiver for Video, Audio, and RS-232

Key Features

Accepts fiber optic signals from a FOX Series AV transmitter and provides standard definition video, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals
Accepts component video, S-video, and composite video signals
All-digital technology provides pixel-for-pixel performance
Modular, hot-swappable board designed for the PowerCage 1600 enclosure, part # 60-978-01
Picture and audio adjustments
Internal transcoding with selectable output format

Model	Version Description	Part #
PowerCage FOX Rx AV MM	Multimode - Receiver	70-702-21	Retired
PowerCage FOX Rx AV SM	Singlemode - Receiver	70-702-22	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron PowerCage FOX Rx AV Fiber Optic Receiver is a modular board designed for the PowerCage^® 1600 enclosure that enables long haul transmission of standard definition video, audio, and RS-232 control signals over a single fiber. Engineered for reliability and exceptional video performance, it uses Extron all-digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel transmission of video signals including component video, S-video, and composite video. Designed specifically for AV systems, the PowerCage FOX Rx AV includes many integrator-friendly features such as video format conversion, picture and audio adjustments, daisy-chain capability, and real-time system monitoring.

The double-slot board design of the PowerCage FOX Rx AV allows for as many as eight receivers to be populated in the PowerCage 1600 enclosure, reducing installation time and simplifying power management. The receiver is hot-swappable, allowing board replacement in the field at any time without having to power down the system.

The PowerCage FOX Rx AV is part of the extensive FOX Series of fiber optic products from Extron and is compatible with the PowerCage FOX and FOX AV transmitters. It can be used for simple point-to-point applications or in combination with FOX Series distribution amplifiers and matrix switchers to handle the most challenging AV system designs, from a simple conference room to an enterprise-wide fiber optic distribution system.

The receiver is ideal for a wide range of applications requiring long distance transmission of video 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 Rx AV receiver features industry standard LC-type connectivity.

The PowerCage FOX Rx AV MM board supports multimode fiber at 850 nm, which is typically used within buildings or facilities with moderate-range transmission distances. The PowerCage FOX Rx AV 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.

Offering convenient integration into AV systems, the PowerCage FOX Rx AV receiver features video format conversion for component video, S-video, or composite video output. Several receiver boards may be daisy-chained within the PowerCage 1600. A receiver board can also be daisy-chained with FOX AV receivers or with receiver boards in other PowerCage 1600 enclosures to support applications with displays in multiple locations.

A PowerCage FOX AV receiver board and its corresponding transmitter 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 verification of fiber link status between the units as well as the presence of video and audio input signals at the transmitter.

Features

Accepts fiber optic signals from a FOX Series AV transmitter and provides standard definition video, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals

Outputs: Component video, S-video, or composite video on BNCs; S-video on 4-pin mini DIN; balanced/unbalanced stereo audio on captive screw connector

Accepts component video, S-video, and composite video signals

All-digital technology provides pixel-for-pixel performance — The PowerCage FOX Rx AV delivers pixel-for-pixel transmission of video signals to ensure optimal image quality.

Modular, hot-swappable board designed for the PowerCage 1600 enclosure, part # 60-978-01 — Additional boards may be added at any time for quick and easy upgradeability or expansion. Hot-swappable components allow the user to replace boards at any time without the need to power down the system. This is especially useful for mission-critical applications that require continuous system operation.

Space-saving design enables up to eight receivers to be mounted in a single, compact 3U enclosure — The double-slot design allows up to eight boards to be installed in the PowerCage 1600 enclosure. The PowerCage 1600 eliminates the need for individual power supplies, and provides forced-air cooling for each module.

Industry standard LC connectors provide reliable physical connectivity and precise fiber core alignment

Picture and audio adjustments — Several picture adjustments are available including color, tint, contrast, and brightness. Audio adjustments include output level and muting control. Video can also be muted.

Internal transcoding with selectable output format — At the PowerCage FOX Rx AV, incoming video signals can be transcoded to component video, S-video, or composite video.

Available as an 850 nm multimode model for moderate-range transmissions up to 2 km (1.25 miles) and a 1310 nm singlemode model for extreme distances up to 30 km (18.75 miles)

Second fiber link enables bidirectional RS-232 pass-through, control from either location, and real-time system monitoring

Audio muting capability

RS-232 control — The PowerCage FOX Rx AV features an RS-232 serial port for control and configuration.

Alarm notification for fiber link loss — The receiver board can be set up to trigger an external control system for immediate notification when a fiber link has been lost. Requires a second fiber link.

Daisy-chain capability — Several PowerCage FOX AV receiver boards can be daisy-chained within the PowerCage 1600. A receiver board can also be daisy-chained with FOX Series receivers, or PowerCage FOX receiver boards in other PowerCage 1600 units, so that displays in multiple locations can be served from a single transmitter.

Compatible with Extron FOX Matrix Switchers for signal distribution systems up to 1000x1000 and larger

Compatible with Extron FOX Series distribution amplifiers

Compatible with Extron FOX Series AV transmitters

JITC Certified — Successfully completed interoperability and information assurance testing for use in government applications and other mission-critical environments.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	MBD 129	Through-Desk Mount Kit for 1/4 or 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures
	MBU 125	Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures
	RSB 126	Basic Rack Shelf for 6" Deep Products
	RSU 126	Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 6" Deep Products
	RFF Series	Basic Rack False Faceplate Kits
	2LC OM4 MM P	LC to LC Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum
	2LC SM P	LC to LC Bend-Insensitive Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

MBD 129

Through-Desk Mount Kit for 1/4 or 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures

MBU 125

Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures

RSB 126

Basic Rack Shelf for 6" Deep Products

RSU 126

Universal Rack Shelf Kit for 6" Deep Products

RFF Series

Basic Rack False Faceplate Kits

2LC OM4 MM P

LC to LC Laser-Optimized Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum

2LC SM P

LC to LC Bend-Insensitive Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies - Plenum

SIMILAR PRODUCTS
	FOX Rx AV	Fiber Optic Receiver for Video, Audio, and RS-232

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

FOX Rx AV

Fiber Optic Receiver for Video, Audio, and RS-232

Specifications

PowerCage™ FOX Rx AV

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX Rx AV board is available in singlemode or multimode version.

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX Rx AV board is a class 1 laser product. It meets the safety regulations of IEC-60825.

Optical fiber interconnection between transmitter and receiver

Number/type

1 singlemode or 1 multimode fiber optic input and output per board

NOTE	Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to return data for bidirectional control and communication.

Connectors

2 bidirectional LC connectors per board

Operating distance

Singlemode

30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables with a SM board

Multimode

300 m (985') with 62.5 µm OM1 multimode (MM) cable and a MM board
1 km (3280') with 50 µm OM2 multimode (MM) cable and a MM board
2 km (6561') with 50 µm OM3/OM4 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized MM cable and a MM board

NOTE	Operating distance is approximate. These are typical distances. The maximum distance may be greater than these typical numbers depending on factors such as fiber type, fiber bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks.

Nominal peak wavelength

850 nm for multimode (MM), 1310 nm for singlemode (SM)

Transmission power, singlemode or multimode

-5 dBm, typical

Maximum receiver sensitivity

Singlemode

-18 dBm, typical

Multimode

-12 dBm, typical

Optical loss budget

Singlemode

13 dB, maximum

Multimode

7 dB, maximum

Maximum channel data rate

2.125 Gbps

Video

NOTE	On PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx AV boards, the analog video input signal is digitized pixel for pixel in the transmitter, sent digitally through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog video in the receiver.

Gain

Unity

Standards

Input

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, autodetected

Output

NTSC 3.58, PAL (follows vertical rate)

Decoder type

Adaptive 2D, digital comb filter

Video output

Number/signal type

1 component (Y, R-Y, B-Y) video, S-video, composite video

Connectors

1 x 3 female BNC or 1 female 4-pin mini DIN for S-video

Nominal levels

1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for R-Y, B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

>40 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

+350 mV, maximum, with input at 0 offset

Video delay

1-2 frames

Audio

NOTE	On PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx AV boards, the analog audio signals are digitized in the transmitter, sent through the fiber cable, and converted back to analog audio in the receiver.

Gain

Range

Adjustable, -18 dB to +10 dB

Default

Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

THD + Noise

0.15% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N

>80 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

CMRR

65 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio bits per sample

18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R)

Sampling rate

48 kHz

Audio output

Number/signal type

1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced or
2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Nominal level

+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

>+19 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

>+15 dBm, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Audio delay

1.5 frames

Control/remote

Serial control ports

Control

1 bidirectional RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles; shared with the alarm port)

Pass-through

1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles, "RS-232 Over Fiber")

Baud rate and protocol

Control

9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Pass-through

9600 to 115,200 baud

Serial control pin configuration

1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

General

Power

Supplied by a PowerCage 1600 enclosure

Power consumption

5.57 watts

Power input requirements

12 VDC, 1.0 A, supplied by the PowerCage enclosure

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Enclosure: fans, front to back
Boards: convection, within the PowerCage enclosure

Thermal dissipation

27.6 BTU/hr

Dimensions

Each fits a double slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

Product weight

1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

Shipping weight

2 lbs (1 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Environmental

Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE.

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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PowerCage FOX Rx AV Retired

Features

Specifications

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