FSR TwisterPro User Manual

TwisterPro

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Operators Safety Summary

AUDIO / VIDEO / DATA / IR TWISTED PAIR

(COVERS ALL TPRO TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER MODELS)

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE

The general safety information in this summary is for operating
personnel.

Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating
instructions before using this equipment. Keep the instructions
handy.

Do Not Remove Covers or Panels There are no user-serviceable
parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose
dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the
top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed.

Power Source This product is intended to operate from the
specifi ed wall plug-in transformer. Do not use any other power
source.

Use the Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord and
connector specifi ed for your product. Use only a power cord that is
in good condition. Refer cord and connector changes to qualifi ed
service personnel.

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Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres To avoid explosion,
do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

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INTRODUCTION

The TwisterPro™ UTP Transmitter / Receiver System allows video, ste­reo audio, RS-232 data and IR signal transmission over ordinary low cost
CAT-5, 5e and 6 cable. This system offers the highest level of signal
integrity. These high quality devices ensure reliable, error free transmis­sion that is immune to interference from electrical noise. Cable runs of
up to 1000 feet are within the capabilities of the system.

There are wall plate style transmitters (1 gang and 2 gang) and receiv­ers (2 gang) offered in three colors; black, white, and ivory. Matching
Decora™ trim rings are included for stand alone use or the units can be
populated along with FSR’s IPS component and plates for a complete
interface solution. There are also “brick” style housing versions that can
be used on any surface, or rack mounted using the accessory rack kits if
preferred. (See TwisterPro™ accessories and ordering info).

TPRO receivers with skew compensation adjustments are optional and
help adjust for mis-convergence of the red, green and blue video signals
that can occur as a result of inherent delay caused by differences in cable
twist lengths.

The system can be powered at either the transmitter or receiver end by
the optional power supply(s). If a TPRO- HUB is used, the hub with it’s
included power supply, will power the other components in the system.
This 1 in 8 out hub allows full expandability for demanding applications.
Multiple hus can be cascaded to achieve a maximum of 512 outputs.

RS-232 Data Transmission

• DB-9 female connectors (3 pin Phoenix on brick models) for the
inputs and male for outputs

(optional for TPRO-TX wallplate

models)

• UTP connections are via RJ-45 Connectors (EIA/TIA-568B)

• Compatible with RS-232 standards

• UL and CSA approved external power source (wall plug-in)

• Simplex RS-232 up to 19.2k baud

• LED indication of RS232 data activity

IR Control Data Transmission

• Compatible with most IR devices

• Custom carrier frequencies are available per customer request

• Extends IR control up to 1000 feet

• Normal and high output emitter power level settings

• High output power level settings up to 60mW allows for multiple
emitter connections.Emitters sold seperately

• Transmitters feature an integrated IR sensor in addition to hard­wired input option

• LED indication of IR data activity

General

FEATURES

RGB Video Transmission

• HD-15 female connectors for video input and output

• CAT-5 connections are via RJ-45 Connectors (EIA/TIA-568B)

• Video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

• Cable skew compensation adjustments on -S model receiver

• Adjustable gain control on front panel

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• Units can be powered at either end or through optional hub

• Over-current sensing with LED indication

• Video, RS-232 and IR LED indicators

• Optional 1 in 8 out TPRO-HUB with power supply avail

able

APPLICATIONS

• Boardrooms • Houses of Worship• Control Rooms

• Classrooms• Staging and Rental •Libraries

ACCESSORIES

• RK-1 Rack mounting kit

• RK-2 Rack mounting shelf

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Installation and Operation

Mount the units as appropriate for the particular installation.

Typical application with TPRO single Transmitter and Receiver

REAR PANEL CONNECTION

RS-232

OPTIONAL

T-PRO SERIAL

ADAPTER

VIDEO

AUDIO

PC/LAPTOP

COMPUTER VIDEO IN

POWER/

VIDEO

DATA

AUDIO IN IR SENSOR

TPRO-TXWP

POWER INPUT
(REAR PANEL)

OPTIONAL - FSR P/N

PS-24DC-500MA

CAT5 CABLE
(SEE SPECS FOR
CABLE LENGTHS)

IR REMOTE

CONTROL

OR

INPUT FOR

EXTERNAL IR
OUTPUT DEVICE
(BY CUSTOMER)

REAR PANEL

LR

POWER INPUT (REAR PANEL)

Typical application using multiple TPRO-HUB's

TRANSMITTER

UTP Input

UTP

to TPRO

PWR

Local Monitor Out

Receiver

OUT

Red =

MONITOR

RECEIVER

UTP Input
from TPRO
Transmitter

MONITOR

RECEIVER

UTP Input
from TPRO
Transmitter

RS-232

OUTPUT IR OUTPUT

UTP
PWR

Serial Out

OUT

Red =

Overload

Computer Video Out

RS-232

OUTPUT

UTP
PWR

Serial Out

OUT

Red =

Overload

Computer Video Out

Audio

Out

L Gnd R

IR OUTPUT

Audio

Out

L Gnd R

MONITOR

RS-232

IR OUTPUT

OUTPUT

RECEIVER TPRO-HUB

IR
Out

Power 24VDC
.19A+TPRO-TX

STEREO AUDIO

OUTPUT

UTP Input
from TPRO
Transmitter

UTP
PWR
OUT

Red =

Overload

Serial Out

Computer Video Out

IR
Out

Audio

Out

.19A+TPRO-TX

L Gnd R

STEREO AUDIO

Power 24VDC

OUTPUT

MONITOR

RS-232

OUTPUT

IR
Out

Power 24VDC
.19A+TPRO-TX

STEREO AUDIO

OUTPUT

RECEIVER

UTP Input
from TPRO
Transmitter

UTP
PWR
OUT

Red =

Overload

Serial Out

Computer Video Out

IR OUTPUT

Audio

Out

L Gnd R

IR
Out

Power 24VDC

.19A+TPRO-TX

STEREO AUDIO

OUTPUT

Overload

Computer Video In

Model

TPRO-HUB

12 4

Model

TPRO-HUB

12 4

VIDEO

RS-232

S

COMPUTER

E

VIDEO OUT

L
E
C
T

POWER/

DATA

SERIAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

G

IR OUT

A
I
N

B
O
O
S
T
O
N
V
IR

OPTIONAL

IR-EC2-6
EMITTER

TPRO-RXWP

STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT

OPTIONAL - FSR P/N

PS-24DC-500MA

RS-232
INPUT

INPUT FOR

EXTERNAL IR
OUTPUT DEVICE
(BY CUSTOMER)

IR

RS232

In Gnd In

Power 24VDC

.09A+TPRO-RX

L Gnd R
Audio In

STEREO AUDIO INPUT

244 Bergen Blvd.
Woodland Park,

NJ 07424

OUTPUT INPUT

35678

HUB POWER SUPPLY

(POWERS ALL DEVICES)

NO MORE THAN 3 HUBS DEEP

TPRO-HUB

244 Bergen Blvd.
Woodland Park,

NJ 07424

OUTPUT INPUT

35678

HUB POWER SUPPLY

(POWERS ALL DEVICES)

PROJECTOR

PROJECTOR

PC

POWER

24VDC, 2.7A MAX.

POWER

24VDC, 2.7A MAX.

TPRO Brick style models:

There are #6-32` tapped holes on the top and bottom of the TPRO for
mounting. Use #6-32 screws that protrude through no longer than 1/2".
There are also rack kits available from FSR for mounting in a standard
19” rack mount. See “accessories” section for FSR part numbers and
ordering information.

TPRO Wallplate style models:

The TPRO resembles a decora style duplex outlet shape and will mount
into a standard gang box. Connect the RJ-45 jack and power supply
leads BEFORE mounting the unit in the gang box. Always check for
cable clearance while mounting.

The input power connector is polarity sensitive and depending on the
installation, should be connected to the transmitter, receiver or hub. Do
not plug in the supplies until all cables are tested.

Cabling Installation details:

0-1000 ft with a single power supply (Up
to 600’ when powered at transmitter. Up
to 1000’ when powered at receiver)

When using a TPRO-HUB with included
power supply:

RECOMMENDED
TRANSMISSION RANGE

The maximum distance to a

transmitter is 1000’

The maximum distance to a receiver

is 600’ *

* A distance of up to 1000’ can be
achieved by adding an additional power
supply at the receiver

Install and terminate the UTP cable, taking note of the following:

The cable must be terminated using the EIA/TIA-568B standard pairing.

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Where possible, the use of pre terminated, pretested cables is highly rec­ommended. If fi eld termination is required, be sure to use a commercially
available cable tester to confi rm the proper wiring.

While Cat 5/5E cables are the most commonly used with the system,
other types of UTP cable can be used successfully. One of the most im­portant cable parameters affecting the image quality of component video
systems (RGB/RGBHV/YUV, etc.) transmitted over the Twister is delay
skew. Delay skew in a cable will result in a loss of color convergence at
the display.

The use of generic CAT 5/5E/6 cable will generally give acceptable
results in short to medium length applications (up to 300’). For longer
distances, or where the highest image quality is paramount, use the skew
compensated model receivers. USE OF BELDEN NANOSKEW OR
OTHER NON-CATEGORY CABLE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. The
crosstalk on these types of cables is very high resulting in poor color
isolation, and video noise from the audio transport channel.

Once the interconnect cables are tested, connect the system as per the
diagram and perform the fi nal operation check.

LED SIGNAL STATUS INDICATION (TRANSMITTERS AND
RECEIVERS)

GREEN: Unit receives power, on-board
voltage regulator is operational, unit
receives video signal.

POWER/VIDEO

AMBER: Unit receives power, on-board
voltage regulator is operational, no video
source is connected or source is off.
(RGBHV sources only))

RS-232 Installation

Connect the RS-232 output of the PC or control system to the TPRO
transmitter module to the “SERIAL IN” port. Connect the peripheral to
the TPRO “SERIAL OUT” DB-9 male port. (See pinout).

IR Control Installation
Confi rm and observe polarity on all external devices before proceed­ing.

An integrated IR sensor is provided on all TPRO transmitter models. If
an external IR input from a control system is required, connect the IR
output device to the 3.5mm jack or 3 pin pluggable screw down terminal
connector (depends on model) on the TPRO Transmitter using the wiring
diagram provided.
Connect the IR emitter(s) to the 3.5mm jack or 3 pin pluggable screw
down terminal connector (depends on model) on the TPRO Receiver us­ing the wiring diagram provided. Emitters are available from FSR. (Use
FSR IR-EC1-6 single or IR-EC2-6 dual emitter accessory.)
Once the interconnect cables are tested, power up the link and perform a
fi nal operation check.

Audio wiring:

See the pinouts for wiring details.
Connect the audio source to the TPRO Transmitter via the 3.5mm stereo
audio jack or 3 pin pluggable screw down terminal (depends on model)
on the face of the unit. Connect the TPRO Receiver’s 3 pin pluggable
screw down terminal or RCA jacks (depends on model) audio output to
the house sound system.

System Calibration and Adjustments

DATA

POWER FAULT

GREEN: RS232 activity (blinking)
YELLOW: IR activity (blinking)

OFF: Unit receives power from the remote
source.
GREEN: Unit receives power from the
local source.
RED: Power supply overload possibly due
to the miswired UTP cable. Check and
correct UTP connection.

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Setting the Boost Switch:

The Boost” switch is located on the right front of the TPRO receiver unit.
For Cat5 cable runs less than 200’, leave the “Boost” dip switch in the
OFF (UP) position. For 200-1000’ runs place the “Boost” dip switch in
the ON (DOWN) position.

System Calibration setup:

For best results the following test patterns will be required:

• A crosshatch pattern with one pixel wide vertical and one pixel

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high horizontal lines.

•Standard SMPTE color bars.

•A full width one on/one off burst pattern.

Select the “Next” push buttons on the TPRO to “toggle” to this color.
The LED for the selected color will light.

These test patterns will need to be output from the source equipment
(computer, DVD player, etc.) that you intend to connect to the TPRO
Transmit ter.

If possible, perform a display calibration without the TPRO by connect­ing the source directly to the display device using a short (less than 25
foot) video cable. Use the burst pattern to set the display size, phase and
pitch as per the display manufacturers instructions. Most displays will
have an “auto sync” function that will get you close, but might require
some additional fi ne-tuning.

Once the display is set, connect the source and display to the TPRO sys­tem components.

GAIN adjustment:

Set the GAIN adjustment to the minimum (full CCW) setting. If using
the TPRO skew compensated receiver, make sure the delay settings for R,
G, and B are all at “0”.

Using the crosshatch test pattern, slowly increase the GAIN setting until
the vertical lines are nearly as bright as the horizontal lines. In general,
you will have to set the vertical lines a little dimmer than the horizontal
or you will have too much peaking.

Now use the “Left” and “Right” push buttons as needed to merge this
color with the right most vertical line in the image. The color LED will
begin to fl ash when the left or right push button reaches the end of it’s
range. Setting are automatically stored after 5 seconds of no changes.

Then adjust the remaining color line to merge with the fi rst two lines.

Once you have adjusted the skew, use the burst pattern to fi ne-tune the
display’s phase adjustment.

These last two steps may be repeated to optimize the image quality.

You can check for over peaking by using the SMPTE color bars and
looking for two or three overly bright vertical lines at the beginning of
each color transition. If this occurs, back the GAIN pot off slightly.

Once you are happy with the EQ setting, set the delay skew if available.

SKEW adjustments (Skew models only):

The object of the delay skew adjustment is to merge the separate red,
green, and blue vertical lines into a solid white line.

Using the crosshatch test image, identify the left most color in each verti­cal line of the image.

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HD-15 Connector Pinout

HD15 connector

1.Red / Pr / R-Y

2.Green / Y

3.Blue / Pb / B-Y

4.ID2 (Grounded)

5.NC

6.GND (Red)

7.GND (Green)

8.GND (Blue)

9.NC

10.GND

11.GND

12.NC

13.H sync (or composite sync for RGBS)

14.V sync

15.NC

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HD-15 Input Connector Pinout

(as viewed from rear of unit)

RJ-45 JACK FRONT VIEWS

EIA/TIA568B
Wiring Standard

Use the EIA / TIA 568B wiring standard only. Do not use a cross-

1 W/Orange
2 Orange
3 W/Green
4 Blue
5 W/Blue
6 Green
7 W/Brown
8 Brown

1 W/Orange
2 Orange
3 W/Green
4 Blue
5 W/Blue
6 Green
7 W/Brown
8 Brown

over type cable. A mis-wired cable could destroy the unit and void
the warranty.

Audio Pinout

LEFT

GROUND

RIGHT

Wall plate style Transmitter

AUDIO IN

LEFT
RIGHT
GROUND

Brick style Transmitter

IR

RS232

In Gnd In

Power 24VDC

.09A+TPRO-RX

L Gnd R
Audio In

IR SENSOR

LEFT

GROUND

RIGHT

LEFT

GROUND

RIGHT

Wall plate style Receiver

AUDIO OUT

L

Brick style Receiver

IR

Out

Audio

Power 24VDC

Out

.19A+TPRO-TX

L Gnd R

External IR Sensor and Emitter Pinout

IR
CONTROL SYSTEM
(CUSTOMER

R

IR INPUT

CONNECTOR ON REAR OF ONE GANG
WALL PLATE STYLE TRANSMITTER

TX
+5

GND

PROVIDED)

IR CONTROL SYSTEM

IR
EMITTER
(CUSTOMER
PROVIDED)

1/8” MINI JACK CONNECTOR
ON BRICK OR WALLPLATE STYLE
RECEIVERS

OUTPUT

IR CONTROL SYSTEM

OUTPUT

RS232

IR

In Gnd In

CONNECTOR ON BRICK STYLE TRANSMITTER

IR OUT

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

COMPUTER VIDEO IN

POWER/

VIDEO

DATA

AUDIO IN

IR SENSOR

1.70

TPRO-TXWP TPRO-RXWPD/TPRO-RXWPDS

Computer A/V, IR, RS-232 Receiver

4.22

UTP
PWR
OUT

Red =

Overload

Computer Video Out

APPROXIMATE DEPTH: 4.25

Serial Out

Audio

Out

L Gnd R

TPRO-RXD

Power/
Video

from TPRO
Transmitter

2.72

Data

UTP Input

Gain

IR

Out

Power 24VDC

.12A+TPRO-TX

Vid IR

RGB VIDEO INPUT

Connector 1-HD-15 female connector
Signal Type 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs,Component, S-video or Composite
Maximum Resolution 1920 X 1080 (1080P)
Impedance 75Ω
Level (nominal) Analog 0.7V p-p
Level (maximum) +-1.0 V

4.09

2.69

4.09

RGB VIDEO OUTPUT

Connector 1-HD-15 female connector (Brick models have an additional HD-15 loopback connector)
Signal Type Same as input
Gain Unity
Impedance 75Ω
Sync output 5V into Hi Z, 2.2V into 75Ω

AUDIO INPUT

Connector 1-3.5 mm stereo mini jack (wallplates), 3 pin Phoenix plug (bricks)
Signal type Stereo unbalanced
Level (nominal) 0.25V RMS -10dBm
Level (maximum) 1.1V RMS, +3dBm
Impedance 50 kΩ
Encoding Full stereo 24 bit, 96kHz sample rate
Frequency response 20Hz-15kHz +-0.5dB

AUDIO OUTPUT

Connector

Signal type Stereo unbalanced
Impedance 50Ω (Intended to drive a 600Ω or greater load)

Wallplate model receivers 2 RCA jack connectors
Brick model receivers 3 pin pluggable screw terminals

Gain Unity +- 1.5dB

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

Delay Adjust Independent for R, G and B delay (Skew models only)
Delay range 0-62 ns (Skew models only)
Video Boost Switch Dip switch (OFF 0-800’/ON 200-1000’)
Gain control Manual combined control for RGB

RS-232 DATA INPUT

Number/Type

Handshaking Local loopback only (Models with DB-9 connectors only)

One DB-9 female connector. (3 pin Phoenix plug on brick models) DCE type connection for
direct connection to a PC serial port included on two gang transmitters only. Must order
TPRO-Serial DB-9 accessory harness for one gang transmitters.

RS232

In Gnd In

L Gnd R
Audio In

IR

Power 24VDC

.09A+TPRO-RX

.95

1.59

Gain

IR

Out

Power 24VDC
.19A+TPRO-TX

Vid IR

3.56

Boost

On

1.59

Power/
Video

.27

Data

UTP Input

UTP

to TPRO

PWR

Local Monitor Out

Receiver

OUT

Red =

Overload

Computer Video In

APPROXIMATE DEPTH: 4.25

4.22

TPRO-TXD

1.12.27

Boost

On

1.59

Computer A/V, IR, RS-232 Receiver Computer A/V, IR, RS-232 Transmitter

Skew Compensation

Power/

Data

Video

Left Right Next Channel

Picture Adjust

4.22

UTP Input

UTP

from TPRO

PWR

Transmitter

OUT

Red =

Overload

Computer Video Out

APPROXIMATE DEPTH: 4.25

Serial Out

Audio

Out

L Gnd R

TPRO-RXDS

RS-232 type Unidirectional (data transmission from transmitter to receiver only)

RS-232 DATA OUTPUT

Number/Type One DB-9 male connector. DTE type connection for direct connection to peripheral.
Data Rate 0-19.2k baud

INFRARED INPUT

Number/Type

Both models have internal sensor logically OR’d with hardwired input.
T-PRO TX brick models One 4 pin pluggable Phoenix connector
T-PRO-TX wallplate models One C-grid SL 5-pin connector on the back of the unit.

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Compatibility Compatible with most IR outputs designed to drive an IR emitter LED.

INFRARED OUTPUT

Number/Type

Output Switch Dip switch (Normal 12 mW/High 60mW)

One3.5 mm mini jack, center positive. All TPRO-RX models
(Use FSR IR-EC1-6 single or IR-EC2-6 dual emitter accessory.)

Carrier Range 40 kHz, custom frequencies available per request.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

TPRO-RX Receivers 24VDC@0.12A (Skew models are 24VDC@0.19A)
TPRO-TX Transmitters 24VDC@0.09A

Power supplies are optional. Use FSR PS-24DC-500MA

MECHANICAL

Transmitter enclosure

Receiver enclosure

GENERAL

UTP cable wiring standard/ type EIA / TIA-568B CAT5, 5E, 6

Recommended transmission range

Model Dimensions (inches) Shipping weight lbs.

Brick 4.22 X 1.59 X 4.10
Wall plate 1.70 X 4.09 X 1.46
Brick 4.22 X 1.59 X 4.10
Wall plate 3.56 X 4.09 X 1.29

0-1000 ft with a single power supply (Up to 600’ when powered at transmitter. Up to 1000’
when powered at receiver. When using a TPRO-HUB with included power supply:
The maximum distance to a transmitter is 1000’. The maximum distance to a receiver is 600’ *

* A distance of up to 1000’ can be achieved by adding an additional power supply at the receiver

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The Power Adapter has been tested for compliance with: UL, CSA and CE.

WARRANTY POLICY

This product is warranted against failures due to defective parts or faulty workmanship for a period of
one year after delivery to the original owner. During this period, FSR will make any necessary repairs or
replace the unit without charge for parts or labor. Shipping charges to the factory or repair station must
be prepaid by the owner, return-shipping charges, via UPS / FedEx ground, will be paid by FSR.

This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. In addition, it does not apply
to repairs done by other than the FSR factory or Authorized Repair Stations.

This warranty shall be cancelable by FSR at its sole discretion if the unit has been
subjected to physical abuse or has been modifi ed in any way without written authorization from FSR.
FSR’s liability under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective unit.

FSR will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or misuse
of its products. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice
showing the purchase date (if a Warranty Registration Card was mailed in at the time of purchase, this
is not necessary). Before returning any equipment for repair, please read the important information
on service below.

SERVICE

Before returning any equipment for repair, please be sure that it is adequately packed and cushioned
against damage in shipment, and that it is insured. We suggest that you save the original packaging and
use it to ship the product for servicing. Also, please enclose a note giving your name, address, phone
number and a description of the problem.

NOTE: All equipment being returned for repair must have a Return Authorization (RMA)
Number. To get a RMA Number, please call:

FSR Service Department (973-785-4347).

Please display your RMA Number prominently on the front of all packages.

Contact Information:

FSR Inc.

244 Bergen Boulevard,

Woodland Park, NJ 07424

Tel: [phone] · Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail] · Web:

http://www.fsrinc.com

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