FOX3 T 101 and FOX3 R 101 • Setup Guide
This guide provides quick start instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the Extron FOX3T101 and
FOX3R101 ber optic transmitter and receiver.
WARNING: The FOX3T101 and FOX3R101 output continuous invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful to
the eyes; use with caution. Plug the attached dust caps into the optical transceivers when the fiber cable is unplugged.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT, see the FOX3T101 and FOX3R101 User Guide, at www.extron.com.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le FOX3T101 et FOX3R101 émet une lumière invisible en continu (conforme à la classe1) qui
peut être dangereux pour les yeux, à utiliser avec précaution. Branchez les protections contre la poussière dans l’ensemble
émetteur/récepteur lorsque le câble fibre optique est débranché.
Produit laser de classe1, voir le FOX3T101 et FOX3R101 User Guide sur www.extron.com (en anglais).
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and mount the transmitter and receiver as required. For mounting details and
considerations, see the FOX3 T 101 and FOX3R101 User Guide at www.extron.com.
Step 2 — Input and Output Connections
OUTIN
FOX3 T 101
POWER
12V
--
A MAX
RESET
INPUT
LOOP OUT
HDMI
A
A
AB
BC
CD
DE
E
Figure 1. FOX3 T 101 Rear Panel
OUTIN
FOX3 R 101
POWER
12V
--
A MAX
RESET
OUTPUT
HDMI
A
A
AE
ED
DF
F
Figure 2. FOX3 R 101 Rear Panel
a. Connect an HDMI video source to the HDMI input (see figure1, B) on the transmitter.
b. If desired, connect an HDMI video display to the Loop Out port (C) on the transmitter for a local display.
c. Connect an HDMI display to the HDMI output (see figure2, F) on the receiver.
Step 3 — Throughput Connections
NOTE: See the image on the right for fiber cable connections. Connect the transmitter (see figure1 and
figure2, D) to a receiver in one of two ways:
• One way (transmitter to receiver) only, perform step 3a.
• Two way (transmitter to receiver and return), perform steps 3a and 3b.
a. Connect the fiber between the transmitter A Out port and the receiver A In port (1).
NOTE: Ensure that the transmitter and connected receiver are in the same transmission mode,
singlemode (SM) or multimode (MM) and use the correct SM or MM fiber cable to connect the
devices.
b. To return serial data from the receiver to the transmitter, connect a cable between the receiver A Out port
and the transmitter A In port (2).
SFP Link LEDs —
Receiver
ransmitter
11
22
A
OUTIN
A
OUTIN
• Transmit Optical OUT LED lights solid green when powered and is off when there is no power on the endpoint.
• Receive Optical IN LED lights solid green when light is present and is off when there is no power or light present.
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2
1
IMPORTANT:
Go to www.extron.com for the complete
user guide, installation instructions, and
specifications before connecting the
product to the power source.