Introduction, cont’d
Configurability and transmission modes
The FOX 4G Matrix 14400 is assembled from individual input/ output (I/O) boards. The switcher can include up to nine I/O boards, each of which supports 16 inputs by 16 outputs. The two types of I/O boards are:
•Singlemode fiber optic 16x16 I/O board, equipped with removable fiber optic transceiver modules
•Multimode fiber optic 16x16 I/O board, equipped with removable fiber optic transceiver modules
NAs listed above, two versions of the fiber optic I/O boards are documented in this manual. They are categorized by the type of fiber optic cable, multimode or singlemode, which defines the effective range of transmission:
•Singlemode — Very long distance, up to 20 km (12.43 miles)
•Multimode — Long distance, up to 150 m (492')
By adding or removing I/O boards, you can expand and contract the FOX 4G Matrix 14400 from an
NOn a fiber optic I/O board as delivered from Extron, all transceiver modules are configured the same: either all multimode or all singlemode. You can mix multimode and singlemode fiber optic I/O boards in a FOX 4G Matrix 14400 switcher, but you must ensure that you connect the proper transmission mode fiber cables to the board.
FOX 4G Matrix 14400
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Installation
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Refer also to the FOX 4G Matrix 14400 User’s Manual at www.extron.com.