| FOX 500 |
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| Optical fiber interconnection between transmitter and receiver |
| Number/type |
1 or 2 fiber optic |
| NOTE |
Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to transmit return data for bidirectional control/communication. | |
| Connectors |
2 LC connectors |
| Operating distance |
|
| Singlemode |
30 km (18.75 miles) with singlemode (SM) cables with a FOX 500 SM |
| Multimode |
300 m (985') with 62.5 µm multimode (MM) cables with a FOX 500 MM
1 km (3280') with 50 µm multimode (MM) cables with a FOX 500 MM
2 km (6561') with 50 µm 2000 MHz bandwidth laser optimized multimode cable with a
FOX 500 MM |
| NOTE |
Operating distance is approximate. These are typical maximum distances that may vary 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 FOX 500 MM, 1310 nm for FOX 500 SM |
| Data rate |
4.25 Gbps |
| Transmission power |
|
| Singlemode |
-5 dBm, typical |
| Multimode |
-5 dBm, typical |
| Maximum receiver sensitivity |
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| Singlemode |
-18 dBm, typical |
| Multimode |
-12 dBm, typical |
| Optical loss budget |
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| Singlemode |
13 dB, maximum |
| Multimode |
7 dB, maximum |
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| Video |
| Number/signal type |
1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs input
1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs loop-through |
| Gain |
Unity |
| Pixel data bit depth |
8 bits per channel, 3 channels (R, G, B) |
| Maximum resolution |
1600x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, digitized pixel for pixel; higher resolutions up to 2048x1120, undersampled |
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| Video input and loop-through — transmitter (FOX 500 Tx) |
| Connectors |
1 x 5 female BNC or (1) female 15-pin HD for input
(1) female 15-pin HD for loop-through |
| Nominal level |
0.7 Vp-p for RGB |
| Minimum/maximum levels |
Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset |
| Impedance |
75 ohms |
| Horizontal frequency |
24 kHz to 100 kHz |
| Vertical frequency |
40 Hz to 120 Hz |
| Return loss |
<-40 dB @ 5 MHz |
| NOTE |
These transceivers are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21, CFR 1040.10, and FDA 21 CFR 1040.11. | |
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| Video output — receiver (FOX 500 Rx) |
| Number/signal type |
2 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input or can be set by user) |
| Nominal level |
0.7 Vp-p for RGB |
| Minimum/maximum levels |
0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p |
| Impedance |
75 ohms |
| Return loss |
-40 dB @ 5 MHz |
| DC offset |
±5 mV with input at 0 offset |
| Video delay |
1-2 frames |
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| Sync |
| Input type |
Autodetect RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs |
| Output type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input or can be set by user) |
| Input level |
2.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p |
| Output level |
TTL: 5.0 V p-p, unterminated, in HV or S;
or 0.3 V p-p on Gs, terminated |
| Input impedance |
510 ohms |
| Output impedance |
75 ohms |
| Polarity |
Positive or negative (follows input or can be set by user) |
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| Audio |
| Gain |
|
| Range |
Adjustable, -18 dB to +10 dB |
| Default |
|
| Captive screw connector |
Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB |
| Mini stereo jack |
Unbalanced 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 |
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| Audio input — transmitter (FOX 500 Tx) |
| Number/signal type |
2 inputs (mixed): 1 balanced stereo; 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono |
| Connectors |
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack |
| Impedance |
18k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced, DC coupled |
| Nominal level |
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms) |
| Maximum level |
+17 dBV, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N |
| NOTE |
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu | |
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| Audio output — receiver (FOX 500 Rx) |
| Number/signal type |
2 buffered outputs: 1 balanced stereo; 1 unbalanced stereo or 2 unbalanced mono |
| Connectors |
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack |
| 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 |
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| Control/remote |
| Serial control ports on each unit (transmitter and receiver) |
| Control |
1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (3 pins are used) (rear panel)
1 RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel) |
| Baud rate and protocol |
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| Control |
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity |
| Pass-through |
9600 to 115,200 baud |
| Program control |
Extron's control/configuration program for Windows®
Extron's Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) |
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| General |
| Power |
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 11 watts, internal |
| 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 |
Convection, vents on top and sides |
| Mounting |
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| Rack mount |
Yes, with optional rack shelf kit |
| Furniture mount |
Yes, with optional under desk mounting kit |
| Enclosure type |
Metal |
| Enclosure dimensions |
1.7" H x 8.7" W x 9.5" D (1U high, half rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 22.1 cm W x 24.1 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs.) |
| Product weight |
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg) per unit, 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) per pair |
| Shipping weight |
4 lbs (2 kg) per unit, 8 lbs (4 kg) per pair |
| Vibration |
ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) |
| Regulatory compliance |
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| Safety |
CE, c-UL, FDA Class 1, UL |
| EMI/EMC |
CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI, |
| MTBF |
30,000 hours |
| Warranty |
3 years parts and labor |
| NOTE |
All nominal levels are at ±10%. | |
| NOTE |
Specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
