ATEN CE-220, CE-220L, CE-220R User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL

Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units
and/or any devices that connect to them.

This package contains:

• 1 CE-220L Console Extender Local Unit

• 1 CE-220R Console Extender Remote Unit

• 1 Custom KVM Cable

• 2 Power Adapters

• 1 User Manual
When unpacking, check to make sure that all the components are there, and

that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact
your dealer.

©Copyright 1999 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part NO. PAPE -1142-100

Printed in Taiwan 06/1999

All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Overview
Features
System Requirements
Introduction

Local Unit

Remote Unit
Installation
Appendix

Troubleshooting

TP Pin Assignments

TP Wiring Diagram

Specifications

Overview

Because the CE-220 Console Extender System allows
access to a computer system from a remote console
(keyboard, monitor, and mouse), it is perfect for factory and
construction sites, or any type of installation where the
console needs to be kept in a conveniently accessible
location, but you want the system equipment to reside in a
safe place - away from dust, dirt, and harsh environmental
influences.

The CE-220 Extender System is also useful for control and
security purposes, where you can have the system unit in a
secure area at the same time that you put the console in a
location that offers convenient access.

The CE-220 Console Extender provides the ideal means to
access the remote system box, since it improves on
previous designs by using inexpensive Category 5 STP
cable - the kind commonly used in Ethernet networks ­instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard cables.

Category 5 cabling makes for a much neater, more
convenient, more reliable data transfer connection. Setup is
as easy as can be - simply connect the PC system box and
local console to the Local CE-220 Module; run the STP
cable to the Remote CE-220 Module (up to 150 m away);
and plug the remote console into the Remote Module.

Note: You can control numerous remote systems from a
single console by combining the CE-220 with KVM
Switch.

Features

• Uses Inexpensive, Reliable, Category 5 STP Ethernet

Cable to Connect the Local and Remote Units

• Dual Console Operation - Control Your System From Both

the Local and Remote PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse, and

Monitor Consoles

• Push Button Selection of the Active Console

• High Resolution Video - Up To 1024 x 768 @ 150 m (max.)

• Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync Monitors

• Local Monitor Supports DDC2

System Requirements

• Consoles

A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the
highest resolution that you will be using on any PC in the
installation

A PS/2 Style Keyboard
A PS/2 Style Mouse
Note: You must use the same brand and model of mouse

 on both the local and remote units.

• PC
The following equipment must be installed on each PC

that is to be connected to the system:
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) mouse port.
A 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) keyboard port.

• Cables
Although it is possible to use standard extender cables to
connect the computer to the CE-220L, for optimum signal
integrity and tosimplify the layout, we strongly
recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom
Cable that is provided with this package.

Category 5 STP cable is required to connect the local and
remote CE-220 units.

Note: Using other types of cable (e.g. UTP cable) will 
 result in degrading the video signal.

Introduction

The Local Unit (CE-220L)

Front View

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2

CONSOLE

3

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5

AC 9V

RANGE

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7

6

1. Operating Mode Selection Switch
Pressing this button cycles you through the operating
mode choices:

Local - only the local console can control the

system(s);

Auto - both consoles can control the system(s)).

2. LEDs
The Local Unit has two LEDs (Local and Remote) that
function in the following manner:

  Operating Mode

LED
 Local

Local Lights to indicate that the
local console is active (the
Remote LED is out).
   

Remote The LED is Off

1. Lights when the local console is active
(the Remote LED is out)

2. Turns off when the remote console is
active (the Remote LED turns on)

3. Flashes on and off alternately with the
Remote LED when neither console is
active.

1. Lights when the remote console is active
(the Local LED is out)

2. Turns off when the local console is active
(the Local LED turns on)

3. Flashes on and off alternately with the
Local LED when neither console is
active.

Auto

3. Mouse Port
The local PS/2 mouse plugs into this connector.

4. Keyboard Port
The local PS/2 keyboard plugs into this connector.

5. Monitor Port
The local monitor plugs into this connector.

6. Remote I/O
The Category 5 twisted pair cable that connects to the
Remote Unit plugs into this connector.

7. Range Switch
Slide the switch to the Long position if the Remote Unit
is located a long distance away (greater than 30 m); slide
the switch to the Short position if the Remote Unit is
located a short distance away.

8. AC 9V Power Jack
The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this
jack.

Rear View

1

CPU

2

3

1. Monitor Port
The extension cable that connects to the computer's
VGA port plugs into this connector.

2. Keyboard Port
The extension cable that connects to the computer's
Keyboard port plugs into this connector.

3. Mouse Port
The extension cable that connects to the computer's

Mouse port plugs into this connector.
Note: If you are combining the CE-220 with a KVM

switch, the extension cable connects back to the
respective ports on the Console section of the
switch.

The Remote Unit (CE-220R)

Front View

1

CONSOLE

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1.LEDs
The Remote Unit has two LEDs (Power and On Line) that
function in the following manner:

LED   Indication

Power 1. Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Local Unit is ok. 
 2. Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit.

On Line 1. Lights when the remote console is active.
 2. Is Off when the local console is active.
 3. Is Off when there is a problem with the connection to the Local Unit.

2. Mouse Port
The remote PS/2 mouse plugs into this connector.

3. Keyboard Port
The remote PS/2 keyboard plugs into this connector.

4. Monitor Port
The remote monitor plugs into this connector.

5. Remote I/O
The Category 5 twisted pair cable that connects back to
the Local Unit plugs into this connector.

6. AC 9V Power Jack
The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this

jack.

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Installation

Setting up the Console Extender System is simply a matter
of plugging in the cables:

1. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is
powered Off.

2. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse,
keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side
of the CE-220L.

3. Plug the appropriate connectors on the KVM extension
cable supplied with this unit into the CPU side of the
CE-220L.

Note: Each connector is marked with an appropriate
icon to indicate which it is.

4. Plug the connectors on the other end of the cable into
the appropriate ports on the PC system (or Console
section of the KVM switch - if you are using one).

Note: Each connector is marked with an appropriate
icon to indicate which it is.

5. Plug one end of the Category 5 twisted pair cable into
the Local Unit's Remote I/O port.

6. Slide the Range Switch to the Long position if the
Remote Unit location is a long distance away (more
than 30 m); slide the switch to the Short position if the
Remote Unit location is a short distance away.

7. Plug one of the power adapters (supplied with this
package) into an AC source; plug the adapter's power
cable into the Local Unit's AC 9V Power Jack

8. Plug the other end of the Category 5 twisted pair cable
into the Remote Unit's Remote I/O port.

9. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (mouse,
keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side
of the CE-220R.

10. Plug the second power adapter (supplied with this
package) into an AC source; plug the adapter's power
cable into the Remote Unit's AC 9V Power Jack

11. Power On all the equipment

Appendix

Troubleshooting  TP Pin Assignments

Symptom   Action

 Make sure that all cables are securely

No Video

 plugged into their sockets.

TP Wiring Diagram

PAIR 3

PAIR 2 PAIR 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

W-G G W-O BL W-BL O W-BR BR

JACK POSTIONS

T568B

AT&T 258A

Specifications

Function CE-220L CE-220R

Connectors Keyboard 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN Female 6 pin mini-DIN Female
 Mouse 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN Female 6 pin mini-DIN Female

  1 x 15 pin HDB Female   
 Unit To Unit 8P8C Jack

  1 Local   1 Power On

LEDs

  1 Remote  1 On Line
Function Keys  Local/Auto Select Pushbutton N/A
Cable Length  150m [500'] (max.)
Video Resolution 1024 x 768
Power Consumption AC 9V 300mA (max.)
Housing  Plastic
Weight  300 g  220 g
Dimensions (L x W x H) 130 x 100 x 35 mm 100 x 80 x 35 mm

 1 x 15 pin HDB Male 

Monitor

Pin Assignment

1 V OUT B
2 / V OUT B
3 V OUT G
4 V OUT R
5 / V OUT G
6 / V OUT G
7 DO
8 DO

PAIR 4

15 pin HDB Female

Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE
PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation,
expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or
use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality,
performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose.

The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the
device or documentation without obligation to notify any
individual or entity of such revisions, or update. For further
inquiries, please contact your direct vendor.

Radio & TV Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation.