PowerCage 1600 Retired

Modular Power Enclosure for Fiber Optic Extenders

Key Features

Accommodates up to eight double-slot multi-function boards
Space-saving design with a compact 3U, rack-mountable enclosure
Modular, field-upgradeable, and hot-swappable design
Optional redundant power supply
Hot-swappable power supplies
Exceptional thermal management

Model	Version Description	Part #
PowerCage 1600 Enclosure	3U, 16-Slot Frame	60-978-01	Retired
PowerCage 1600 Power Supply	Redundant Power Supply Option	70-1084-01	Retired
PowerCage 1600 Power Supply Kit	Redundant Power Supply Option	70-784-01	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron PowerCage 1600 is a rack-mountable enclosure that supports a wide range of Extron fiber optic AV transmitter and receiver boards. Providing an efficient way to power and mount multiple transmitters and receivers, the PowerCage^® 1600 simplifies integration for large, rack-mounted systems. The PowerCage 1600 also features an optional redundant, hot-swappable power supply plus thermal management to optimize reliability in mission-critical environments where continuous, 24/7 operation is essential. The hot-swappable, modular design allows for replacing or upgrading boards in the field at any time, without having to power down the system.

Exceptional thermal management provides channeled air flow to each board for optimal cooling and superior reliability. Air flows from the side of the unit to each board slot, eliminating the need for an air gap above or below the enclosure and preserving valuable rack space. The boards are designed to channel the air out the rear of the chassis for optimal cooling in each slot. An LED on the front panel provides a real-time status alert of an over-temperature condition.

Real-time status indicators on the front panel provide instant feedback for power status, communication, and alarm for each of the 16 slots. The front-panel configuration port enables communication to each board slot for configuration and convenient setup of PowerCage FOX fiber optic extenders.

PowerCage boards occupy either a single-slot or double-slot space, depending on the board type and design.

Modular Design Provides Maximum Flexibility

Available boards for the PowerCage 1600 include fiber optic extenders to support a broad range of video resolutions and formats. The fiber optic boards operate independently, and may be mixed and matched within the enclosure. The PowerCage 1600 can be populated with any combination of transmitters and/or receivers to meet system needs, making it an ideal solution for larger systems that need to support remote sources and destinations. For example, matrix switchers generally reside in equipment racks, which are typically at some distance away from both the source equipment and display devices. In general, a mixture of transmitters and receivers are utilized to distribute signals to and from these locations, often with the need to overcome specific challenges such as limited conduit space, as well as distance limitations.

The ability to accommodate multiple transmitters and receivers in a single enclosure streamlines system design and installation. The PowerCage 1600 eliminates the need for managing individual power supplies and minimizes required rack space when factoring in additional rack units necessary for heat dissipation and cooling. The modular design also offers a degree of future-proofing, whereby unpopulated slots are available to support system growth without additional rack space, system downtime, or equipment relocation.

Complete Fiber Optic Solutions

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extenders are part of the extensive FOX Series of fiber optic products. They can be used for simple point-to-point applications, or in combination with other products including switchers, distribution amplifiers, and matrix switchers, to tackle the most challenging AV system designs with numerous inputs and outputs. The Extron FOX Series provides integrators and system designers with the most complete fiber optic product offering in the industry.

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extenders

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extenders include transmitter and receiver boards for long-haul transmission of AV signals over fiber optic cabling. They are available in a broad range of formats and rates, including HDMI, DVI, RGB, multi-rate SDI, SD component video, S-video, and composite video. Engineered for reliability and exceptional high resolution image performance, they use Extron all-digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel transmission of video images.

PowerCage FOX fiber optic extenders are a double-slot design, allowing for up to eight boards within the enclosure. Multiple receiver boards can be daisy-chained. PowerCage FOX fiber optic extenders are available for multimode or singlemode fiber. Multimode fiber is typically used within buildings or facilities with moderate-range transmission distances. Singlemode fiber offers long-range transmission capability over extreme distances up to 30 km or 18.75 miles.

The PowerCage FOX fiber optic boards, along with other FOX Series products provide a broad range of fiber optic products for a complete AV distribution system using a fiber optic infrastructure. PowerCage FOX extenders work seamlessly with other FOX fiber optic products including transmitters, receivers, switchers, matrix switchers, and distribution amplifiers.

Features

Accommodates up to eight double-slot multi-function boards — The PowerCage 1600 accommodates up to eight FOX Fiber Optic Boards, providing a convenient rack mount solution for long-haul transmission of AV signals.

Space-saving design with a compact 3U, rack-mountable enclosure — Streamlines installation and eliminates individual power supplies for each transmitter and receiver.

Modular, field-upgradeable, and hot-swappable design — Additional transmitter and receiver boards may be added at any time for quick and easy upgradeability or expansion. Hot-swappable components allow the user to replace boards or power supply at any time without the need to power down the system. This is especially useful for mission-critical applications that require continuous system operation.

Optional redundant power supply — Available for continuous, mission-critical applications where power reliability is crucial, part # 70-1084-01.

Hot-swappable power supplies — Primary and optional redundant power supplies provide added reliability for critical applications.

Exceptional thermal management — Provides channeled air flow to each board for optimal cooling and reliable operation.

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extenders support HDMI, DVI-D, 3G-SDI, RGB, or standard definition video, stereo audio, and RS-232 over fiber optic cabling — Extend high-resolution or standard definition video extreme distances.

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extenders deliver pixel-for-pixel image quality for high resolution video — All-digital technology ensures pixel-perfect images over extreme distances at the highest resolutions.

PowerCage FOX Fiber Optic Extenders are compatible with FOXBOX and FOX Series transmitters and receivers — PowerCage FOX transmitter and receiver boards can be mixed and matched with FOXBOX and FOX 500 products for versatile system designs and configurations, including ultra-long distance digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital video conversion, without the need for external signal conversion devices.

Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost

Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI	Fiber Optic Receiver for HDMI, Audio, and RS-232
	PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus	Fiber Optic Transmitter for DVI-D, Audio, and RS-232
	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 123	Basic Rack Shelf for 3.5" Deep Products
	RSF 123	Rack Shelf Kit for 3.5" Deep Products
	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

PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI

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

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

Fiber Optic Transmitter for DVI-D, Audio, and RS-232

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 123

Basic Rack Shelf for 3.5" Deep Products

RSF 123

Rack Shelf Kit for 3.5" Deep Products

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

RELATED PRODUCTS
	FOX Matrix 3200	Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher from 8x8 to 32x32
	FOX Matrix 7200	Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher from 8x8 to 72x72
	FOX Matrix 320x	Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher from 16x16 to 320x320

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FOX Matrix 3200

Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher from 8x8 to 32x32

FOX Matrix 7200

Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher from 8x8 to 72x72

FOX Matrix 320x

Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher from 16x16 to 320x320

Specifications

PowerCage™ 1600 System

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX AEX 104 board is not compatible with the Extron FOX 3G HD-SDI extender or the FOX 3G DVC signal converter.

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX DVI, PowerCage FOX VGA, PowerCage FOX HDMI, and PowerCage FOX SR HDMI boards are not compatible with the FOX 3G HD-SDI, FOX 3G DVC, or FOX AV models.

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX boards are available in singlemode or multimode versions.

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX boards are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825.

Optical specifications — PowerCage FOX boards, interconnection between transmitter and receiver

Number/type

1 singlemode or 1 multimode fiber optic input and output per FOX board, up to 8 double space boards per PowerCage enclosure

NOTE	For FOX HDMI boards: Only one fiber is required to transmit video, audio, and unidirectional data. A second fiber is required to transmit HDMI video with HDCP content or return data for bidirectional control/communication.

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

PowerCage FOX AV boards

2.125 Gbps

Other PowerCage FOX boards

4.25 Gbps

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA

NOTE	For 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 input — PowerCage FOX Tx VGA

Number/signal type

1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Connector

1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

Analog: 0.3 V to 0.75 Vp-p with no offset, terminated

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

24 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency

40 Hz to 120 Hz

Return loss

>40 dB @ 5 MHz

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx VGA

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 — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA

Input type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Output type

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

Input level

2.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level

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

Input impedance

10k ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Polarity

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

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus

Resolution range

PowerCage FOX Tx DVI

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

PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus

640x480 up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, including 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i,
1080p @ 60Hz, sampled pixel for pixel; higher resolution 2K (2048x1080) @ 60 Hz, undersampled

Format

RGB

Standards

DVI 1.0, HDMI

Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus

Number/signal type

1 single link DVI-D (or HDMI*)

Connector

1 female DVI-I

NOTE

*Appropriate DVI-D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input/output. The PowerCage FOX DVI and DVI Plus boards can be used to distribute HDMI signals if you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter. However, when using HDMI signals, these units do not transmit audio and CEC signals.
These boards do not support transmission of DVI signals with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus

Number/signal type

1 single link DVI-D (or HDMI*)

Connector

1 female DVI-I

Nominal level

0.8 Vp-p

Video delay

1-2 frames

Video — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI is a transceiver that can function as a transmitter or as a receiver. Two units are required for a transmitter-receiver system with one fiber optic cable linking the two units.

Signal Type

HD-SDI, SDI, and 3G-SDI digital video signals

Gain

Unity

Resolution

8 or 10 bits, automatic

Data rates

270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps

Operation standards

SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, ITU-R BT.601, ITU-R BT.1120

Auto data rate lock

Yes

Video input — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI transmitter

Number/signal type

1 single link SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital component video

Connectors

1 female BNC

Data rates

19 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps

Nominal level

0.8 Vp-p

Minimum/maximum levels

0.5 V to 1 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

≥15 dB @ 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
≥10 dB @ 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

5 V

Input coupling

Input cable equalization

Automatic for up to -30 dB of cable loss

HD-SDI

120 m (400') using Extron RG6 cable
90 m (300') using Extron RG59 cable

SDI

150 m (500') using Extron RG6 cable
120 m (400') using Extron RG59 cable

NOTE	The transmission distance varies depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and display used in the system.

Video output — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI receiver

Number/signal type

2 single link SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital component video

Connectors

2 female BNC

Re-clocking

Automatic for 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.97 Gbps, or bypassed for unrecognized rates

Nominal level

0.8 Vp-p

Minimum/maximum levels

0.5 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

>25 dB @ 100 MHz

DC offset

±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx AV

NOTE	For PowerCage FOX 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 input — PowerCage FOX Tx AV

Number/signal type

1 component (Y, R-Y, B-Y), 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

Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

>30 dB for Y/VID, B-Y/C, R-Y @ 5 MHz

Input coupling

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx AV

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

Video — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI

NOTE	Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal input and output.

Maximum data rate

4.25 Gbps

Maximum pixel clock

165 MHz

Maximum resolution

640x480 up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, including 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i,
1080p @ 60Hz, sampled pixel for pixel; higher resolution 2K (2048x1080) @ 60 Hz, undersampled

Formats

RGB and YCbCr digital video

Standards

DVI 1.0, HDMI, HDCP 1.1, CEA-861E

Video input — PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI

Number/signal type

1 single link HDMI

Connectors

1 female 19-pin HDMI type A

Video output — PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI

Number/signal type

1 single link HDMI

Connectors

1 female 19-pin HDMI type A

Video processing — PowerCage FOX SR HDMI

Digital sampling

24 bit, 8 bits per color, 165 MHz standard

Colors

16.78 million

Video output — PowerCage FOX SR HDMI

NOTE	Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal output.

Number/signal type

1 single link HDMI (HDCP compliant)

Connectors

1 female HDMI type A

Nominal level

0.8 Vp-p

Video delay

1-2 frames

Scaled resolution

640x480^6,8,9, 800x600^6,8,9, 852x480^6,8,9, 1024x768^6,8,9, 1024x852^6,8,9, 1024x1024^6,8,9, 1280x768^6,8,9, 1280x800^6,8,9, 1280x1024^6,8,9, 1360x765^6,8,9, 1360x768^6,8,9, 1365x768^6,8,9, 1365x1024^6,8,9, 1366x768^6,8,9, 1400x1050^6,8, 1440x900^6,8,9, 1600x1200^6,8, 1680x1050^6,8, 1920x1200^6,8
HDTV: 480p^7,8, 576p⁶, 720p^3,4,5,6,7,8, 1080i^6,7,8, 1080p^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}, 2048x1080^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

¹ = 23.98 Hz, ² = 24 Hz, ³ = 25 Hz, ⁴ = 29.97 Hz, ⁵ = 30 Hz, ⁶ = 50 Hz, ⁷ = 59.94 Hz, ⁸ = 60 Hz, ⁹ = 75 Hz

Video — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA, PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Gain

Unity

Number/signal type

1 set of proprietary analog signals

Connector

1 female RJ-45

Video input — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA

Number/signal type

1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (YUVi or YUVp/HDTV), S-video, or composite video

Connector

1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels

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

Minimum/maximum levels

0.3 V to 1.45 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 130 kHz

Vertical frequency

30 Hz to 150 Hz

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

250 mV

Video output — PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Number/signal type

1 analog VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (YUVi or YUVp/HDTV), S-video, or composite video

Connector

1 female 15-pin HD

Nominal levels

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

Minimum/maximum levels

0.3 V to 1.45 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

<±35 mV with input at 0 offset

Skew compensation

62 ns

Maximum resolution

Up to 1920x1200 or 2048x1080 or 1080p at 300'
Up to 1024x768 at 600'

NOTE	Refer to the user guide for the maximum distances recommended for specific resolutions.

Sync — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA, PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Input/output type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level (transmitter)

3.5 V to 5.5 Vp-p, unterminated

Output level (receiver)

4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance (transmitter)

573 ohms ±5%

Output impedance (receiver)

110 ohms

Polarity

Transmitter

Positive or negative (follows input polarity)

Receiver

Positive or negative (switch-selectable)

Video — PowerCage MTP T AV, PowerCage MTP R AV

Gain

Unity

Differential phase error

<1.0° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error

<1.0% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Video input — PowerCage MTP T AV

Number/signal type

1 S-video or composite video

Connectors

2 female BNC

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of S-video and for composite video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

<-30 dB, DC @ 10 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

250 mV

Video output — PowerCage MTP R AV

Number/signal type

1 S-video or composite video

Connectors

2 female BNC

Nominal level

1 V p-p for Y of S-video and for composite video
0.3 V p-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum level

0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

<-35 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

±20 mV with input at 0 offset

Sync — PowerCage MTP T AV, PowerCage MTP R AV

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Audio — PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx VGA, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx DVI Plus, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx AV, PowerCage FOX Tx/Rx HDMI, PowerCage FOX SR HDMI

NOTE	In 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

VGA, DVI, HDMI, SR HDMI boards

0.10% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

AV boards

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 — PowerCage FOX AEX 104

NOTE	In 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.

NOTE	The PowerCage FOX AEX 104 board is not compatible with the Extron FOX 3G HD-SDI extender or the FOX 3G DVC signal converter.

Gain

Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output (default): 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)

Audio bits per sample

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

Sampling rate

48 kHz

Audio input — PowerCage FOX Tx VGA, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI, PowerCage FOX Tx DVI Plus, PowerCage FOX Tx AV, PowerCage FOX Tx HDMI

Number/signal type

HDMI boards

1 stereo, unbalanced or
2 mono, unbalanced

VGA, DVI, DVI Plus, and AV boards

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

Connectors

HDMI boards

(1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack

VGA, DVI, DVI Plus, and AV boards

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

≥10k ohms unbalanced, ≥20k ohms balanced

Nominal level

HDMI boards

-10 dBV (316 mVrms)

All other FOX boards

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

Maximum level

AV boards

+17 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

VGA, DVI, DVI Plus, and HDMI boards

+8.9 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output — PowerCage FOX Rx VGA, PowerCage FOX Rx DVI Plus, PowerCage FOX Rx AV, PowerCage FOX Rx HDMI, PowerCage FOX SR HDMI, PowerCage FOX AEX 104

Number/signal type

AEX 104 boards

4 stereo, balanced/unbalanced or
8 mono, balanced/unbalanced

All other FOX boards

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

Connectors

AEX 104 boards

(4) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

All other FOX boards

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Nominal level

HDMI boards

-10 dBV (316 mVrms)

All other FOX boards

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

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

VGA and DVI Plus boards

+7.6 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

AV boards

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

HDMI and AEX 104 boards

>+11.0 dBu, balanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

VGA and DVI boards

>+6.3 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

AV boards

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

HDMI and AEX 104 boards

>+10.0 dBu, balanced at 1% THD+N

Audio delay

1.5 frames

Audio — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA, PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ, PowerCage MTP T AV, PowerCage MTP R AV

Number/signal type

1 set of proprietary analog signals

Connector

1 female RJ-45

Gain

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

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB

THD + Noise

0.15% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level

S/N

>70 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

Stereo channel separation

>60 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

>43 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input — PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA, PowerCage MTP T AV

Number/signal type

PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA

1 stereo, unbalanced

PowerCage MTP T AV

1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connector

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

PowerCage MTP T 15HD RSA

>10k ohms, unbalanced

PowerCage MTP T AV

>10k ohms, unbalanced; >20k ohms, balanced; AC coupled

Nominal levels

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

Maximum level

+18 dBu, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output — PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ, PowerCage MTP R AV

Number/signal type

PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

1 mono, balanced/unbalanced

PowerCage MTP R AV

2 mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connector

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±1 dB channel to channel

Nominal levels

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

Maximum level

+18 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Control/remote

NOTE	PowerCage MTP AV Series boards and PowerCage FOX AEX boards do not have any RS-232 communication. PowerCage MTP 15HD Series boards have only pass-through RS-232 communication.

Serial control ports

Enclosure

1 bidirectional RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)

PowerCage FOX boards

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 (3 pins are used, "RS-232 Over Fiber")

PowerCage MTP 15HD boards

External device; pass-through, uni- or bidirectional
Input/output: 1 set of proprietary signals on a female RJ-45 jack
Output/input: 1 RS-232 via 3 poles of a 3.5 mm captive screw connector (3 pole for transmitter, 5 pole for receiver)

Baud rate and protocol

PowerCage FOX boards

Control

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

Pass-through

9600 to 115,200 baud

PowerCage MTP 15HD boards

Baud rates

Up to 38400 bps at up to 600' (182.9 m)
(Higher data rates and distances are possible. Performance varies based on baud rate and cable length.)

Protocol

Data bits = 5 - 8
Stop bits = 1 or 2
Parity = odd, even, none
Flow control = XON, XOFF, none
Defaults: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

NOTE	For PowerCage MTP boards, protocol is mirrored between the transmitter and the receiver.

Serial control pin configurations

Captive screw connector

PowerCage FOX boards

1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

PowerCage MTP 15HD boards

Transmitter: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND
Receiver: 3 = GND, 4 = Tx, 5 = Rx

Mini stereo jack

RS-232: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

Program control

For FOX boards only:
Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

General

Recommended cable type

For PowerCage MTP boards: Extron Enhanced Skew-Free^™ AV UTP cable or CAT 5/5e/6 (shielded or unshielded)

Power supply

Internal, 1 or 2* (positive-negative), primary and redundant, hot-swappable
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
*A redundant power supply is optional.

Power consumption

System

Enclosure without boards: 12.4 watts

Individual FOX boards

FOX Tx VGA: 5.68 watts
FOX Rx VGA: 6.54 watts
FOX Tx DVI: 5.67 watts
FOX Rx DVI: 5.50 watts
FOX 3G HD-SDI: 1.84 watts
FOX Tx AV: 6.89 watts
FOX Rx AV: 5.57 watts
FOX DVI Plus Tx: 5.68 watts
FOX DVI Plus Rx: 6.18 watts
FOX Tx HDMI: 6.02 watts
FOX Rx HDMI: 6.02 watts
FOX SR HDMI: 8.8 watts
FOX AEX 104: 7.9 watts

Individual MTP boards

MTP T 15HD RSA: 4.30 watts
MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ: 8.38 watts
MTP T AV: 2.69 watts
MTP R AV: 3.92 watts

Power input requirements for boards

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

FOX SR HDMI board

29.8 BTU/hr

FOX AEX 104

27.0 BTU/hr

All other boards

27.6 BTU/hr

Mounting — PowerCage enclosure

Rack mount

Yes

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

PowerCage enclosure

5.25" H x 17.0" W x 12.25" D (3U high, full rack wide)
13.3 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 31.2 cm D
(Depth excludes connectors on the optional boards. Width excludes rack ears.)

PowerCage FOX boards

Each fits a double slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

Each fits a double slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

All other boards

Each fits a single slot opening in a PowerCage enclosure.

Product weight

PowerCage enclosure

11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)

PowerCage FOX boards

1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

PowerCage MTP R 15HD RSA SEQ

1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)

All other boards

0.8 lbs (0.4 kg)

Shipping weight

PowerCage enclosure

13 lbs (6 kg)

Boards

2 lbs (1 kg) each

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

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Diagram

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