Guntermann & Drunck CATpro2-DVI User Manual

G&D CATpro2-DVI-UC

Installation Guide

About this guide

This guide is authored with special diligence and verified by the state of the art for
correctness.

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differs from the scope of service covered by this guide.

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well as for incidental damages or subsequent damages, G&D is liable only in the
cases of intent or gross negligence.

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 The devices were not used as intended.
 The devices were repaired or modified by unauthorized personnel.
 The devices offer extensive external damage that was not reported at time of delivery.
 The devices were damaged by third-party accessories.

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Version 1.00 – 16/06/2008

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Contents

Contents

Safety guidelines ............................................................................................... 1

The CATpro2-DVI-UC target module ................................................................. 2

Scope of delivery ............................................................................................... 2

Required accessories ......................................................................................... 2

Installation ....................................................................................................... 3

Interfaces on the front panel ............................................................................... 3

Interfaces on the back panel ............................................................................... 4

Status displays .................................................................................................. 5

Selecting DDC information .............................................................................. 7

Preset DDC information .................................................................................... 7

Reading out a monitor’s DDC information ......................................................... 8

Supported graphic resolutions ........................................................................... 9

Power supply via Power Loop cables .............................................................. 10

Technical data ................................................................................................ 11

Customer service ............................................................................................ 12

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Safety guidelines

Safety guidelines

Please read the following safety guidelines attentively before you start running the
G&D product. The guidelines help to avoid damage to the product and prevent pos­sible violations.

Inform all persons that use this equipment in detail about these safety guidelines.

Observe all warnings or operating instructions put on the device or stated in this
operating guide.

, Avoid the risk of electric shock

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the device or remove the covers.
If service is required, please contact our technicians.

, Disconnect the main power plug or the power supply before installation

Before installing the device, ensure that it has been disconnected from the power
source. Disconnect the main power plug or the device’s power supply.

, Ensure constant access to the power plugs

Ensure during the installation of the devices that the power plugs remain accessible.

! Do not cover the ventilation openings

Ventilation openings prevent the device from overheating. They are not to be
covered.

! Avoid the risk of tripping over cables

Ensure that there is no risk of tripping over cables.

! Only use a grounded electrical outlet

Operate this device by using a grounded electrical outlet.

! Use only the provided G&D power pack

Operate this device with the provided G&D power pack or with the power packs
listed in the operating manual.

! Operate the device only in the intended area of application.

This device has been designed for indoor use. Do not expose it to extreme cold,
heat or humidity.

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The CATpro2-DVI-UC target module

The CATpro2-DVI-UC target module

The CATpro2-DVI-UC target module enables integrating a computer with digital
video output into one or two CATCenter systems.

The computer, that is connected to the CATCenter system through the target
module, is refered to as target within the CATCenter system.

The computer can comfortably be operated remotely through the user modules of
the CATCenter system.

Scope of delivery

 1 x CATpro2-DVI-UC
 1 x DVI-D video cable (2 metres)
 2 x USB cable (2 metres)
 1 x Installation Guide

Required accessories

 One or more category 5 (or better) twisted pair cables to connect the target module

to one or two CATCenter systems.

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