ATEN VM1616T User Manual
16x16 Cat 5 A/V Matrix Switch
VM1616T
User Manual
www.aten.com
VM1616T User Manual
FCC, CE Information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CE Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
Safety
This product has been classified as Information Technology Equipment.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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User Information
Online Registration
Be sure to register your product at our online support center:
International http://eservice.aten.com
Telephone Support
For telephone support, call this number:
International 886-2-8692-6959
China 86-10-5255-0110
Japan 81-3-5615-5811
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United Kingdom 44-8-4481-58923
User Notice
All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual
are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of
the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation
of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior
to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS
CORRECT BEFORE USE.
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© Copyright 2010–2014 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Date: 2014-07-07
ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Package Contents
The VM1616T package consists of:
1 VM1616T 16x16 Cat 5 A/V Matrix Switch
1Power Cord
1 Rack Mount Kit
3 Terminal Blocks
1 User Instructions*
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got
damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the
devices connected to it.
* Features may have been added to the VM1616T since this manual was
published Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version.
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Contents
FCC, CE Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
1. Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Local Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Source Device Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Diagram A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation Diagram B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Local Operation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Front Panel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Basic Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enter Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Set IP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Save and Reset / Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Serial Port Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Serial Port Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjust Video Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjust Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Save / Load Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Security Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Password Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Switch Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4. Remote Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connections Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Status Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Save / Load Connection Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Operation Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing Port Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Optimizing Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjust Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
IP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Telnet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Serial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Port Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Telnet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1. H – Call up the command list for help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2. GT – Set gateway address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3. IM – Set IP subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4. IP – Set IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5. LO – Load connections from profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6. PW – Change password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7. RI – Read what input is connected to nn output . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8. RO – Read what output is connected to nn input . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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9. SB – Set serial port baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
10. SS – Switch input to specified output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
12. SV – Save the current connection to a profile . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
13. TI – Set timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
14. VR – Software version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5. RS-232 Commands
RS-232 Serial Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Switch Port Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Possible Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Mute Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Save/Load Profile Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjust Video Quality Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjust Audio Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Appendix
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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About this Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your VM1616T
system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An
overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the VM1616T system. Its
purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel
components are described.
Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your VM1616T
installation. The necessary steps – including how to connect up to the VE300/
VE500 A/V Over Cat 5 Extender system – are provided.
Chapter 3, Local Operation, explains the fundamental concepts involved
in operating the VM1616T at the local site via the front panel LCD display and
pushbuttons.
Chapter 4, Remote Operation, provides a complete description of the
VM1616T's Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI), and how to use it to
remotely configure and operate the VM1616T.
Chapter 5, RS-232 Protocol Commands, provides a complete list of the
serial control protocol commands used when utilizing the RS-232 Serial Port
so that an extra source device can function further as transmitter and receiver.
An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information
regarding the VM1616T.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to
press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
[Ctrl+Alt].
1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
→ Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for
example), that comes next. For example, Start
open the Start menu, and then select Run.
Indicates critical information.
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→ Run means to
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect
without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized
Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:
International http://www.aten.com
North America http://www.aten-usa.com
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The ATEN VanCryst VM1616T 16x16 Cat5 A/V Matrix Switch is a versatile
audio/video over Cat 5+ serial solution that offers an easy and affordable way
to route any of 16 audio/video sources to any of 16 displays plus one local
video output, in combination with an ATEN Video Extender system.
With sixteen Cat 5 A/V input ports, the VM1616T allows you to connect
sixteen source devices (via sixteen Video Extender transmitters) to sixteen
monitors, displays, or projectors (via sixteen Video Extender receivers) at the
same time. In addition to the sixteen Cat 5 connections, the unit is also enabled
with local audio/video outputs so that an extra monitor located in the same rack
as the VM1616T can function as a further receiver.
As a Matrix Switch, each input can be independently connected to any or all
outputs, and the audio and video inputs from each source device can also be
switched independently, giving you the ultimate in flexibility and control in
any multi-display audio/video installation.
While the A/V signal travels over Cat 5 cable, the VM1616T unit can be
controlled over a standard TCP/IP connection, and so it will seamlessly
integrate with your existing network infrastructure. It allows convenient
configuration and operation via an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI),
accessed via web browser, as well as locally via front panel pushbuttons and
LCD display. The VM1616T can also be accessed via a remote terminal
session using Telnet.
Furthermore, for complete system and install integration, serial control is
standard through the VM1616T’s built-in RS-232 and RS-485/422 ports that
allow the switch to be controlled through a high-end controller or PC. The
unit’s bi-directional RS-232 serial port also allows serial devices, such as
touchscreens and barcode scanners, to be included in the installation.
In combination with a compatible ATEN over Cat 5 Video Extender system,
the VM1616T can support distances of up to 300 meters at 1280 x 1024 video
resolution between the transmitter and receiver units. It supports higher
resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at shorter distances. The VM1616T is an ideal
solution for applications that require A/V + serial information from multiple
sources to be conveniently delivered to any of multiple destinations.
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Features
Connects any of 16 Cat 5 A/V inputs to any of 16 Cat 5 A/V outputs in
combination with ATEN Video Extenders, such as the VE300/VE500 A/V
Over Cat 5 Extender
Long signal range – supports up to 300 meters between Video Extender
transmitters and receivers
Easily switch between multiple sources and multiple displays
Identify and name input and output ports using a web-based GUI
Local Operation:
Front panel LCD display and pushbuttons
Serial controller
Remote Operation:
Browser Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Tel net
Supports additional local display – provides an extra output source
Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz; DDC2B
Supports stereo and balanced audio
Automatic and adjustable video and audio quality
Independent switching of audio and video sources – any audio source can
be connected to any video source for output flexibility
Built-in RS-232 and RS-485/422 ports allow the switch to be controlled
through a high-end controller or PC; RS-232 for connecting serial devices,
such as touchscreens and barcode scanners
Supports transmitters and receivers on the same unit for high video and
audio quality
Upgradeable firmware
Rack Mountable
Note: The VM1616T AP and GUI operation instructions can be downloaded
from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).
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Requirements
The following equipment is required for a complete VM1616T installation:
Transmitters
16 x ATEN Video Extender Transmitters (i.e., VE300T, VE500T)
Receivers
16 x ATEN Video Extender Receivers (i.e., VE300R / VE300RQ,
VE500R / VE500RQ)
Note: For further information about the ATEN A/V Over Cat 5 Extender
systems, please visit the ATEN website or contact your ATEN
dealer.
Local Output
A VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WUXGA, or multisync display
device with an HDB-15 connector
Computer or A/V source device with VGA and stereo/balanced audio
output
Stereo and/or balanced audio speakers
Cables
Use VGA/Audio/RS-232 cables to connect the local computer (or other
audio/video source device) to the VM1616T
Use cat 5e cables to connect the Video Extender Transmitters and Video
Extender Receivers to the VM1616T
Note: Cables are not provided in the VM1616T package.
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Source Device Operating Systems
Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below:
OS Ver sio n
Windows 2000 and higher
Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher
SuSE 8.2 and higher
Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher
UNIX AIX 4.3 and higher
FreeBSD 3.51 and higher
Sun Solaris 8 and higher
Novell Netware 5.0 and higher
Mac OS 9 and higher
DOS 6.2 and higher
Note: For Windows 7 64-bit systems, the following must be installed first:
1) Microsoft Office 64-bit Access Database software; and
2) Microsoft 64-bit ODBC and OLEDB driver.
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Components
Front View
Chapter 1. Introduction
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No. Component Description
1 LCD Display The LCD display shows the various options for
2 LED The LEDs indicate the active selection for the MENU
3 Front Panel
Pushbuttons
configuring and operating the VM1616T. For full
details, see Front Panel Operation, page 15.
and PROFILE options.
Use the pushbuttons to navigate the LCD display to
configure and operate the VM1616T.
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2
4
MENU – Press to invoke the Main Screen/Menu
PROFILE – Press to cycle through the profiles
ESC – Press to cancel the current selection
ENTER – Press to confirm the current selection
For full details, see Front Panel Operation, page 15.
Note: The MENU and PROFILE front panel
pushbuttons have built-in LEDs that light to indicate
they have been selected.
4 IN / OUT Dials/
Pushbuttons
The IN / OUT dials/pushbuttons are used to select
options and navigate within the LCD display.
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7
10
11 12
8
9
5
6
Rear View
No. Component Description
1 Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power
2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit
3 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire attaches here. See Grounding,
4 Local Stereo Audio
5 Local Balanced Audio
6 RS-485 / RS-422
7 RS-232 Serial Port
8 Local Video Out Port This VGA port is for connecting your local display.
9 RS-232 Serial Port
10 Ethernet Port In order to access the VM1616T’s Browser Graphical
11 Cat 5 In Ports Use Cat 5e/6 cable to connect these ports to up to 16
12 Cat 5 Out Ports Use Cat 5e/6 cable to connect these ports to up to 16
Out Port
Out Ports
Serial Port
(Female)
(Male)
cord from an AC source plugs in here.
on and off.
page 9, for further details.
This port is for the local stereo audio speakers.
These ports are for the local balanced audio speakers.
These serial ports, comprising of one 5-pole captive
screw connector (RS-485 / RS-422) and one DB 9
(RS-232), are for serial control of the VM1616T.
RS-232 serial devices – such as touchscreens and
barcode scanners – plug into this port.
User Interface (GUI), the VM1616T must be
connected to your network. The cable that connects
the VM1616T to your LAN/WAN plugs in here. See
Cable Connection, page 11, for further details
Video Extender transmitters (i.e., VE300T/VE500T).
See Cable Connection, page 11, for further details.
Video Extender receivers (ie., VE300R/VE300RQ /
VE500R/VE500RQ). See Cable Connection, page 11,
for further details.
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1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this
device is provided on page 55. Please review it before
proceeding.
2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the
installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of
any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function.
Philips head hex
M 3 x 8
Hardware Setup
Rack Mounting
The VM1616T can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. For the most
convenient front panel pushbutton configuration and operation at the local site,
mount the unit at the front of the rack, as follows:
1. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the Rack Mount
Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit.
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2. Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting
brackets with the holes in the rack.
3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
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Grounding
To prevent damage to your installation, it is important that all devices are
properly grounded.
1. Use a grounding wire to ground the VM1616T by connecting one end of
the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a
suitable grounded object.
2. Make sure that all devices in your VM1616T installation, including
transmitters and receivers, are properly grounded.
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3. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable
to connect the Local and Remote Units. There are two methods that can be
used:
a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a
grounding wire. Solder this wire to the RJ-45 connector as shown in the
diagram below:
b) The second method is to use the STP cable shielding for grounding. In
this case, make sure that the shielding makes tight contact with the top
inside of the RJ-45 connector as shown in the diagram below:
In either case, make sure that the sides of the RJ-45 connector make tight
contact with the grounding contacts on the sides of the RJ-45 socket as
shown in the diagram below:
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Cable Connection
A complete VM1616T installation requires additional transmitter and receiver
units that are not included in the VM1616T package. This section uses
compatible models, VE500T Transmitter and the VE500R / VE500RQ
Receiver, for illustrations. The VE300 system can also be used if RS-232 serial
and balanced audio functions are not required. See Requirements, page 3, for
details.
Installation of the VM1616T is simply a matter of connecting the appropriate
cables. Refer to the installation diagrams on the following pages (the numbers
in the diagrams correspond to the steps, below), and do the following:
1. Plug the local display’s VGA cable into the VM1616T’s Video Out port.
2. Plug the local stereo/balanced audio speakers into the appropriate Audio
Out ports.
3. If you are using the serial control function, use an appropriate serial cable
to connect the computer or serial controller to the VM1616T’s female RS232 port or the RS-485 / RS-422 captive screw connector.
4. If you are using a serial device at the local site, connect it to the
VM1616T’s male RS-232 port.
5. Plug a Cat 5e cable from the LAN into the VM1616T’s Ethernet input
port.
6. Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end of the wire
to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable
grounded object.
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to
the unit from surges or static electricity.
7. Connect up to 16 audio/video sources to up to 16 Transmitter units.
8. Using Cat 5e cable, connect the Transmitter’s Remote I/O ports to the RJ-
45 Cat 5 Input ports on the VM1616T.
9. Connect up to 16 display devices and speakers to up to 16 Receiver units.
10. Using Cat 5e cable, connect the Receiver’s Remote I/O ports to the RJ-45
Cat 5 Output ports on the VM1616T.
Note: See the User Guide of the Video Extender you are using for further
installation details.
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