PowerCage FOX Rx VGA Retired

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

Key Features

Accepts fiber optic signals from a FOX Series transmitter and provides VGA, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals
All-digital technology provides pixel-for-pixel performance with signals up to 1600x1200
Modular, hot-swappable board designed for the PowerCage 1600 enclosure, part # 60-978-01
Daisy-chain capability
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)
Alarm notification for fiber link loss

Model	Version Description	Part #
PowerCage FOX Rx VGA MM	Multimode - Receiver	70-699-21	Retired
PowerCage FOX Rx VGA SM	Singlemode - Receiver	70-699-22	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron PowerCage FOX Rx VGA Fiber Optic Receiver is a modular board designed for the PowerCage^® 1600 that enables long haul transmission of high resolution VGA, audio, and RS-232 control signals over a single fiber. Engineered for reliability and exceptional high resolution image performance, it uses Extron all-digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel transmission of computer-video images up to UXGA 1600x1200 resolution. Designed specifically for AV systems, the PowerCage FOX Rx VGA also includes many integrator-friendly features such as image adjustments and calibration, Auto Input Memory, RS-232 control, internal test patterns, and real-time system monitoring. Multiple receiver boards can be daisy-chained.

The double-slot board design of the PowerCage FOX Rx VGA 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 VGA is part of the extensive FOX Series of fiber optic products from Extron and is compatible with FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters. It can be used for simple point-to-point applications or in combination with FOX Series distribution amplifiers, switchers, 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 acceptance 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 Rx VGA board features industry standard LC-type connectivity.

The PowerCage FOX RX VGA 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 VGA 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 Rx VGA provides controls for optimizing the video output signal for proper display. It also features sync format conversion for RGBHV or RGsB output. Several receiver boards may be daisy-chained within the PowerCage 1600. Additionally, it can be daisy-chained with FOX Series receivers or with receiver boards in other PowerCage 1600 enclosures to support applications with displays in multiple locations.

The receiver can be controlled and configured using the RS-232 port on the corresponding transmitter. With a second fiber link installed, functions for both units can be controlled at either location. Since the receiver is typically situated far from the transmitter, this capability adds considerable versatility, enabling adjustment and calibration of video and audio at the receiver. It also allows for verification of fiber link status between the transmitter and receiver.

Digital-to-Analog RGB Conversion

The PowerCage FOX Rx VGA is ideal for AV systems that include analog display devices. Pairing the PowerCage FOX Rx VGA with a FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, or DVI transmitter provides easy conversion of digital source signals to analog RGB.

Features

Accepts fiber optic signals from a FOX Series transmitter and provides VGA, stereo audio, and RS-232 control signals — Accepts signals from Extron FOX Series HDMI, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters for integration flexibility.

Outputs: RGBHV, RGsB, or HD component on 15-pin HD; balanced/unbalanced stereo audio on captive screw connector — HD component output is available when the receiver is paired with a FOXBOX VGA/YUV transmitter and an HD component video source.

All-digital technology provides pixel-for-pixel performance with signals up to 1600x1200 — The PowerCage™ FOX Rx VGA delivers pixel-for-pixel transmission of video signals to ensure optimal image quality at resolutions up to UXGA (1600x1200). Signal resolutions higher than UXGA can be accommodated, but will not be sampled at a 1:1 pixel ratio.

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

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

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

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

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.

Auto Input Memory — When activated, the PowerCage FOX VGA receiver board automatically stores size, position, and detail settings based on the incoming signal. When the same signal is detected again, these image settings are automatically recalled from memory.

30 user memory presets — In addition to Auto Memory, 30 user memory presets on the PowerCage FOX VGA receiver board are available for saving and recall of size, position, and detail information for multiple incoming sources. The ability to save and recall presets is useful in switcher-based environments.

Audio muting capability

RS-232 control — The PowerCage FOX Rx VGA features an RS-232 serial port for control and configuration. A second fiber link allows for control of the receiver at the transmitter, as well as remote verification of fiber link status and the presence of input VGA and audio signals.

Internal test patterns for calibration and setup — Three test patterns are available, including grayscale, color bars, and alternating pixels.

Auto-Image™ automatically optimizes output — A press of a button automatically adjusts the sizing, centering, and filtering to optimize the output image. This can save time and effort in fine tuning displayed images. Requires a second fiber link.

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

Compatible with Extron FOX Series distribution amplifiers and switchers

Compatible with Extron FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, VGA, and VGA/YUV transmitters

COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTERS
	FOXBOX T HD-SDI	Fiber Optic Transmitter for 3G-SDI, Stereo Audio, and RS-232
	FOXBOX Tx HDMI	Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232
	FOX T USW 203	Three Input Switcher with Buffered HDMI Output and Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, VGA, Audio, & RS-232

COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTERS

FOXBOX T HD-SDI

Fiber Optic Transmitter for 3G-SDI, Stereo Audio, and RS-232

FOXBOX Tx HDMI

Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232

FOX T USW 203

Three Input Switcher with Buffered HDMI Output and Integrated Fiber Optic Transmitter for HDMI, VGA, Audio, & RS-232

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
	FOXBOX Rx VGA	Fiber Optic Receiver for VGA, Audio, and RS-232

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

FOXBOX Rx VGA

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

Specifications

PowerCage™ FOX Rx VGA

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX VGA Rx board is not compatible with the FOX 3G HD-SDI, FOX 3G DVC, or FOX AV models.

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

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX Rx VGA 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 FOX 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 FOX 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

4.25 Gbps

Video

NOTE	On PowerCage FOX VGA 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.

Signal Type

VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Gain

Unity

Pixel data bit depth

8 bits per channel, 3 channels (R, G, B)

Maximum resolution

640x480 to 1600x1200 or 480p,576p, 720p,1080i, 1080p @ 60 Hz pixel for pixel; higher resolutions up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz, undersampled

Video output

Number/signal type

With input from a FOXBOX Tx VGA or a FOX 500 Tx:
1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGsB (follows input or can be set by user)
With input from a FOXBOX Tx VGA/YUV:
1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, component video (bi- or tri-level YUV, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)

Connector

1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels

1 Vp-p for Y of component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

Minimum/maximum levels

0.3 V to 0.75 Vp-p, terminated

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

>30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Video delay

1-2 frames

Sync

Output type

RGBHV, RGsB (follows input or can be set by user)

Output level

TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated, on HV, for RGBHV
0.3 Vp-p for component video (bi-level sync) or for Gs (SOG)
0.6 Vp-p for component video (tri-level sync)

Output impedance

75 ohms

Polarity

Positive or negative (follows input or can be set by user)

Audio

NOTE	On PowerCage FOX 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

0.10% @ 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)

+7.6 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

>+6.3 dBu, 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

6.54 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 board 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 VGA Retired

Digital-to-Analog RGB Conversion

Features

Specifications

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