Extron electronic setup guide DFX 100 Series Setup Guide, Installation, b f e, Mounting

DFX 100 Series • Setup Guide

The Extron DFX 100 Series consists of a transmitter (DFX 100 Tx) and receiver (DFX 100 Rx) that use one multimode fiber optic cable to extend a DVI-D signal up to 984 feet (300 m).

This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the DFX 100 (for full instructions see the DFX 100 Series User Guide, at www.extron.com).

Installation

Step 1 — Mounting

Mount the DFX 100 Tx close to the DVI source and the DFX 100 Rx close to the DVI display device. See the DFX 100 Series User Guide for all mounting options. Follow the instructions provided with the appropriate installation kit.

Step 2 — Cable Connections

DFX 100 Series Front Panel		DFX 100 Tx Rear Panel		DFX 100 Rx Rear Panel
	b	POWEERR	DFX 100 Tx	POWERER	DFX 100 Rx
		12VV		12V
		- -		- - A X
		- -AAMAXX		- - AMAX
a	d	OUTPUT			INPUTI
Extron	c	INPUTI			OUTPUT

b f

e

1.Connect one of the provided 12 VDC power supplies to the rear panel captive screw connectors of the transimtter and the other to the receiver (B).

ATTENTION: Before connecting power to the DFX 100 Tx or Rx, see the attention box in the “Power Supply” section of the DFX 100 Series User Guide for important information about power supplies.

NOTES:
• When the units receive power but no input signals, the front panel LED (A) lights
amber.
• When the transmitter receives power and a DVI input signal, the front panel LED lights
green
• When the receiver receives power and a fiber	optic input signal, the front panel LED
lights green.

2.	Connect the DFX 100 Tx output (D) to the DFX 100 Rx input (F) using one multimode
	cable (not provided).
	WARNING: Possible Damage to Eyesight. The DFX 100 outputs continuous
	invisible light (Class 1 rated), which may be harmful and dangerous to the eyes; use
	with caution. Do not look into the rear panel fiber optic cable connector or into the
	fiber optic cable itself.	Plug the attached dust cap into the optical transceiver when
	the fiber optic cable is	unplugged.
3.	Connect the DVI display to the DVI output connector of the DFX 100 Rx (E). Power on the
	display.