Extron-electronics FOX Matrix 14400 User Guide Manuel d'utilisateur

User GuideFOX Matrix 320x, FOX Matrix 14400 Fiber Optic Matrix SwitchersConfigurable Fiber Optic Digital Matrix Switchers68-1539-02 Rev. A02 14

DefinitionsThe following terms, which apply to all Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this guide:Tie — An input-to-output connection.Set of

Operational reliability — The FOX matrix switcher can support round-the-clock operation in mission-critical applications, using a combination of hot-s

Laser controls — Non-pathologically compliant fiber optic boards can be set, via SIS commands, to individually or globally disable the output laser dr

InstallationThis section details the installation and configuration of the FOX Matrix Switchers, including:• Setup and Installation Checklist• Rear

Rear Panel Boards, Cabling, and Features ANAHEIM, CARESETBI-LEVEL TRI-LEVELRS232/RS422REMOTELANACTLINK100-240V 50/60Hz1.2A MAX.100-240V 50/6

FAN ASSEMBLYFAN ASSEMBLYFAN ASSEMBLYFAN ASSEMBLY161 – 176177 – 192193 – 208209 – 224225 – 240241 – 256257 – 272273 – 288289 – 304305 – 320 145 – 160E

ATTENTION:• Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions (be electrically grounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge can damage equi

Fiber optic boardsA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O POUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTINOUTIN1b 1b 1b 1b 1b 1b 1b

Å Output connector — For all one-way video, audio, and serial communications output to a receiver, connect a fiber optic cable to the Output LC connec

Remote Portc Remote RS232/RS422 connector (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel

Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of u

Ethernet Connectiond LAN port (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) — For IP control of the system, connect the matrix switcher to a PC or

Reset Button and LEDe Reset button (see figure 3 on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9) — RESET The recessed Reset button initiates four levels of matrix

Front Panel FeaturesFOX 4G MATRIX 14400CONFIGFIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MATRIX SWITCHERPOWER SUPPLYPRIMARYREDUNDANTFOX 4G MATRIX 320x FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL MAT

NOTE: The maximum distance from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can be up to 200 feet (61 meters). Factors such as cable gauge, baud ra

Reset OperationsThe rear panel Reset button initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL pro

Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5)Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows (see figure 13):1. Use a small screwdriver to press

Programming GuideThis section describes the operation of the FOX matrix switchers using the Simple Instruction Set, including:• Host Control Ports•

USB Port (FOX Matrix 320x)The front panel Configuration port (see item b on page 17 and Front Panel Features on page 16), a standard USB cable, and th

Connection timeoutsThe Ethernet link times out after a designated period of time of no communications. By default, this timeout value is set to five m

]Login Administrator]]Login User]The switcher initiates the login message when a correct administrator or user password has been entered. If the user

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rule

Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsSymbol Definitions] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A)} = Carriage return (no line feed, h

Command SIS Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionNOTES:• The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entri

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command SIS Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionReclockingNOTES:

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command SIS Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionSave, recall, an

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command SIS Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionView ties, mutes

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command SIS Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionNamesNOTES:• Th

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command SIS Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionFile managementN

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command SIS Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionInformation requ

Command and Response Table for IP- and SNMP-Specific SIS CommandsSymbol definitionsX4) = Matrix name (Up to 24 alphanumeric characters)NOTE: The H

X6$ = Port timeout (10-sec. increments) 1 (= 10 seconds) – 65000 (default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes)X6% = SMNP port number 00000 (= disabl

Conventions Used in this GuideNotificationsThe following notifications are used:WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to re

Command ASCII Command (host to unit)Response (unit to host)Additional descriptionIP setup commands (continued)Set e-mail events for recipientEX5#X5!,X

Command ASCII Command (host to unit)Response (unit to host)Additional descriptionSNMP setup commands (continued)Trap targetsSet trap targetETX6&,X

Matrix SoftwareThis section introduces the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program, which is available on the Extron website, including:• About this

Software Operation via a Serial PortOn the FOX Matrix 14400, the two serial ports are independent of one another. A front panel Configuration port con

Installing the SoftwareThe Matrix Switchers Control Program and Firmware Loader are available on the Extron website. Download and install both program

8. Follow the on-screen instructions. The installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following fou

4. Proceed to “Starting the Program,” below, or return to the Command and Response Table in Programming Guide, beginning on page 25.NOTE: You may ne

3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection dialog box appears (see figure 17).Figure 17. Address and Password Entrya. Examine the Mat

Figure 18. Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program Window (Blank)Figure 19. Sample Program Window (Complete) FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Ma

IP Settings/Options WindowThe IP Settings/Options window (click Tools > IP options, see figure 20) provides a location for viewing and, if connecte

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The default addresses are as follows, but if these conflict with other equipment at your installation, you can change the addresses to any valid value

If desired, adjust any of these values as follows:1. Click in the desired field. The field changes to an editable field appropriate to the value bein

Edit either password field as follows:1. Click in the desired Password field. The pointer tool becomes a text cursor.2. Edit the case-sensitive pass

The radio buttons and check boxes associated with each address field permit the administrator to specify e-mail requirements for each recipient.Edit t

Folder WhereFirmware isInstalled.4232Figure 22. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Matrix Software48

5. Connect a computer that runs the Windows operating system to a switcher serial port, the USB port (FOX Matrix 320x, see item b, the Configuration

Serial-port-connected firmware upload1Figure 24. Extron Firmware Loader Window1. Select the FOX matrix switcher and click File > New Firmware for

Uploading HTML FilesYou can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (see figure 27), accessible via the T

Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash CanThe buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the Matrix Switchers Control Program window perf

Tools menu • Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and outpu

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• Physical Switcher Layout — Calls the FOX matrix switcher Physical Configuration window (see figure 29), which displays the I/O board type installed

Preferences menu • Immediate Changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately.• Hold/verify Changes — Delays implementation of conf

• Icons in I/O Boxes — Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes in either the ties-as-lines window or the ties-as-boxes display (see figure 18 on page 42)

4. Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click OK.5. Select Fiber Matrix as the Matrix Model, 320x or 14400

HTML OperationThis section introduces using the built-in HTML pages to operate the FOX Matrix Switchers, including:• Opening the Embedded Web Pages•

Opening the Embedded Web PagesAccess the switcher using HTML pages as follows:1. Start the web browser program.2. Click in the Address field of the

7. The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly:• Does the address include a specific file name,

Input Link PageYou can view the status of each I/O board slot on the Input Link page (see figure 37). Click the Input Link link to the left of the Sta

Configuration TabSystem Settings PageThe FOX Matrix switcher downloads the System Settings page (see figure 38) when you click the Configuration tab.

DHCP radio buttonsThe DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Co

IntroductionWARNING: Risk of serious physical injury — The FOX matrix switchers fiber optic I/O boards output continuous invisible light that may be h

Date/Time Settings fieldsThe Date/Time Settings fields (see figure 39) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions.Figure 39. Date/T

Passwords PageAccess the Passwords page (see figure 40) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page.Figure 40. Passwords PageNOTE: If

Email Settings PageAccess the Email Settings page (see figure 41) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings

Setting up SMTP authorizationIf desired, set the FOX Matrix Switcher to require SMTP authorization before accepting any e-mail as follows:1. Click Ed

SNMP Settings PageNOTES:• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an internet-standard protocol for IT personnel to manage devices on an IP netw

SNMP General Settings fieldsTo edit the SNMP General Settings fields, ensure that the SNMP Enabled checkbox is selected (SNMP is disabled by default).

Firmware Upgrade PageThe Firmware Upgrade (see figure 43) page provides another way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the

5. Click the Firmware Upgrade link (see figure 44 on the previous page).6. Click the Browse button. A Choose File to Upload dialog box appears.7. N

Upload your own files as follows:NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see Special Characters on page 35).1. C

The page consists of a matrix of input (rows) and output (columns) buttons of two colors:• The amber buttons indicate ties.• The gray buttons indica

ANAHEIM, CARESETRS232/RS422REMOTELANACTLINK100-240V 50/60Hz1.2A MAX.100-240V 50/60Hz1.2A MAX.REDUNDANTPRIMARYPRIMARY POWER SUPPLYDISCONNECT

Maintenance and ModificationsThis section covers corrective maintenance and modifying the FOX matrix switchers, including:• Mounting the Switcher• B

Mounting Instructions1. Insert the unit into the rack, aligning the mounting bracket holes with those in the rack.2. Secure the switcher to the rack

As shown in figure 47, each I/O board is identified by the input and output numbers supported by the board position, which are printed on the side of

Removing an I/O Board or Blank PanelRemove an I/O board or blank panel as follows:1. For an I/O board, disconnect any connected cables.2. Rotate the

Removing and Installing a Power Supply ModuleThe power supply modules are identical. Each power supply module has a 2-color LED that indicates the sta

Installing a Power Supply ModuleNOTE: The power supply modules are hot-swappable. You do not need to power down the switcher to install a power suppl

Removing and Installing a Fan ModuleThe FOX Matrix 320x has four fan modules and the FOX Matrix 14400 has two fan modules. The fan modules for each mo

Installing a Fan Module1. Orient the fan to be installed so that the printing on the back of the panel is rightside up.2. Align the flanges on the f

Ethernet ConnectionThis section provides a high level discussion of the Ethernet connection to the switcher and a primer on the subject of subnetting.

Pinging to Determine the Extron IP AddressThe ping utility is available at the Command prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer

The matrix switchers input and output the optical signals that they route on fiber optic transceiver modules and the 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI video sig

Configuring the Switcher for Network Use via the ARP CommandThe ARP (address resolution protocol) command tells your computer to associate the MAC (me

6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter and issue the arp –d command at the Command prompt. For example:arp –d 10.13.197.

Telnet TipsIt is not the intention of this guide to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet; however, some basic level of understandi

You can turn off local echo by typing unset local_echo and then pressing <Enter> at the Telnet prompt. If you are connected to the FOX matrix sw

IP Addresses and OctetsValid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields, properly called “octets,” separated by dots (periods)

Extron WarrantyExtron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purc