Kramer PT-100 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Model:

PT-100

XGA Line Extender

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3

3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair 3

3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 3

3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4

4 Defining the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 4
5 Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 5

5.1 Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender as a Simple Line Extender 6

6 Wiring the Twisted Pair Connectors 8
7 Technical Specifications 8

Figures

Figure 1: PT-100, XGA Line Extender Front and Rear Panels 4
Figure 2: Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 5
Figure 3: Connecting the PT-100 as a Simple TP Line Extender 7
Figure 4: TP Connector 8

Tables

Table 1: PT-100, XGA Line Extender Front and Rear Panel Features 4
Table 2: TP Connector Pinout 8
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 8

Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned a nd upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups

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that are clearly defined by function.

Thank you for purchasing your Kramer PicoTOOLS™ PT-100, XGA Line
Extender which is ideal for:

• Presentation and multimedia applications

• Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security and stores

The package includes:

• PT-100, XGA Line Extender

• Power adapter (12V DC)

• This user manual

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables

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Getting Started

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2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

AOUT

UDIO

LIN

INE

TP-124

XGAOUT

XGA / Audio / Data Line Receiver

TP-124

RS-232

GND

TXD

A

NALOG

S/PDIF

12V DC

LOUT

INE

RS-232RS-232

XGAIN

TP-123

XGA / Audio / Data Line Transmitter

GND

Computer Graphics /

Audio / RS-232 Control

TP-123

RXD

AIN

UDIO

12V DC

AV Display System

with Built-in Speakers

VGA

RS-232

Audio

VGA

Audio

RS-232

CAT5 Cable

CAT5 Cable

PT-100

Step 1: Connect the inputs and outputs - see Section 5

Attach 12V DC power supplies to both devices if the distance between

the TP-123 and PT-100 is more than 50m (see Section 3.2)

Attach 12V DC power supplies to both devices if the distance between

the TP-123 and PT-100 is more than 50m (see Section 3.2)

Step 2: Turn the power ON

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Connect the source to the input of the TP-123

Connect the line out of the TP-123 to the input of the PT-100

Connect the output of the PT-100 to the line in of the TP-124

Connect the output of the TP-124 to the video and audio acceptor

Connect the source to the input of the TP-123

Connect the line out of the TP-123 to the input of the PT-100

Connect the output of the PT-100 to the line in of the TP-124

Connect the output of the TP-124 to the video and audio acceptor

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Overview

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3 Overview

The PT-100 XGA Line Extender is a high-performance TP (Twisted Pair) line
extender that transmits a computer graphics signal, an audio signal, unidirectional
RS-232 data and 12V DC power over TP cable. The PT-100 lets you adjust the
line level and equalization. This makes it ideal for connecting between sources and
a router where it can be used to match the level each channel independently (see

Figure 2

).

The PT-100 has a transmission range of more than 100m (320ft) over UTP cabling
providing a total range of more than 200m (640ft) between the TP transmitter and
receiver.

This section describes:

• Using Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling (see

Section

3.1)

• The Power Connect™ feature (see Section

3.2)

• Recommendations for achieving the best performance (see Section

3.3)

3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair

We

recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable. There are

different levels of STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best quality
STP cable that you can afford. Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer BC-STP is
intended for analog signals where skewing is not an issue. For cases where there is
skewing, our UTP skew-free cable, Kramer BC-XTP, may be used. Bear in mind,
though, that we advise using STP cables where possible, since the compliance to
electromagnetic interference was tested using those cables.

Although Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable might be preferred for long range
applications, the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric cables, m otors
and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference.
However, since the use of UTP cable might cause inconformity to electrom agnetic
standards, Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard with UTP cable.

3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature

The

Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power. This
feature is available when using STP cable and the distance does not exceed 50m on
standard CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge cable should be used

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For units which are connected via RJ-45 conn ectors, make sure that the shield of
the STP cable is connected to the metal casing of the connectors on both ends of
the cable. For units which are connected via terminal block connectors, the shield

1 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances

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Defining the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

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of the STP cable must be connected to a ground terminal on the units at both ends
(use the ground terminal of the power supply connection if necessary).

For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50m, separate power su pplies should be
connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously.

3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance

To ac

hieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables

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to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables).

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality and position your Kramer transmitters away from
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Defining the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the PT-100, XGA Line Extender.

Figure 1: PT-100, XGA Line Extender Front and Rear Panels

Table 1: PT-100, XGA Line Extender Front and Rear Panel Features

# Feature Function

1 EQ. Trimmer Turn to adjust the line equalization
2 LEVEL Trimmer Turn to adjust the line level
3 OUTPUT RJ-45 TP Connector Connect to a compatible TP re ceiver (for example, VS -169TP or TP-122)
4 ON LED Lights green when the devi ce receiv es power
5 INPUT RJ-45 TP Connector Connect to a compa tible TP tran smitte r (for examp le, T P-121 or TP -125)
6 12V DC Power Connector Connect to the 12V DC power adapter, center pin positive

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

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5 Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

The PT-100 can be used to compensate for varying TP cable lengths by adjusting
the line level and equalization as shown in the following example.

Figure 2: Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

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Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

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To connect the PT-100 as a TP line extender as part of a system with line
equalization and level control, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2

:

1. Connect the video and audio sources (for example, computer graphics source)

to the first TP-121.

2. Connect the first TP-121 transmitter (must have the power supply attached) to
the input of the first PT-100 using TP cabling.
Note: In this example, the cable is 5m (16ft) long and therefore no power
supply to the PT-100 is required (see Section 3.2).

3. Connect the output of the first PT-100 to the VS-169TP Input 1 using TP
cabling.

4. Connect the second TP-121 transmitter to the input of the second PT-100
using TP cabling.
Note: In this example, the cable is 100m (320ft) long and therefore a power
supply to the PT-100 is required (not shown, see Section

3.2).

5. Connect the output of the second PT-100 to the VS-169TP Input 3 using TP
cabling.

6. Connect the VS-169TP Output 1 to the input of the TP-122 receiver using TP
cabling.

7. Connect the output of the TP-122 to the display and to the audio acceptors
(for example, display, stereo audio recorder and AV receiver).

8. Using the Level and Equalization controls on the front of both PT-100
devices, adjust the level and equalization so that the inputs to the VS-169TP
are matched. Use the front panel switches to switch each input to the local
output of the VS-169TP to assist in matching levels.

5.1 Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender as a Simple Line Extender

The PT

-100 can be connected as a simple TP line extender as shown in Figure 3

.

In this example, the PT-100 is used to extend the distance (to 200m) between the

TP-123 and TP-124 transmitter and receiver pair.
To connect the PT-100 as a simple line extender as illustrated in the example

in Figure 3

:

1. Connect the computer graphics, audio and RS-232 data sources (for example,
computer graphics source) to the input of the TP-123.
Note: The RS-232 data link is unidirectional.

2. Connect the output of the TP-123 to the input of the PT-100 using TP
cabling

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.

3. Connect the output of the PT-100 to the input of the TP-124 using TP
cabling

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.

1 Up to 100m (320ft) away

Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

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4. Connect the outputs of the TP-124 to the video, audio and RS-232 data
acceptors (for example, an AV display system).

5. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket on the PT-100 and
connect the adapter to the mains electricity.

Figure 3: Connecting the PT-100 as a Simple TP Line Extender

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Wiring the Twisted Pair Connectors

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6 Wiring the Twisted Pair Connectors

When using STP cable, connect/solder the cable shield to the RJ-45 connector
shield. Table 2

and Figure 4 define the TP pinout using a straight pin-to-pin cable

with RJ-45 connectors.

Table 2: TP Connector Pinout

Figure 4: TP Connector

EIA /TIA 568A

EIA /TIA 568B

PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color

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

Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5
Pair 2 3 and 6 Pair 2 1 and 2
Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6
Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8

7 Technical Specifications

Table 3 includes the technical specifications1 of the PT-100, XGA Line Extender.

Table 3: Technical Specifications of the PT-100 XGA Line Extender

INPUT: 1 CAT 5 IN on an RJ-45 connector
OUTPUT: 1 CAT 5 OUT on an RJ-45 connector
RESOLUTION: Up to WUXGA and 1080p
S/N RATIO: VIDEO: 58dB unweighted, 68dB @ 5MHz weighted

Audio: <-80dB

CONTROLS: Equalization trimmer

Level trimmer
COUPLING: AC
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC 900mA
DIMENSIONS: 6.2cm x 5cm x 2.4cm (2.44" x 1.97" x 0.94") W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.2kg (0.44lbs) approx .
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, rack ears
OPTIONS: RK-4PT, RK-1TPT, RK-1T2PT 19” rack adapter

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY

WHO IS PROTECTED?

WHA T IS COVERED AND WH AT IS NOT CO VERED

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

CAUTION!

Krame r El e ct ronics (hereafter ) warrants thi s product free from de fec ts i n m at e r ial a nd wor kmanship under the
following terms.

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HOW LONG IS THE W ARRANTY

Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.

Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.

W e will p ay labor an d mate rial expen ses for c overed i tems. We will not pay for th e follo wing:

The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not b e liabl e for :

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from p lace to place.

All produ cts returned to Kramer for service must have prior ap proval. This may be obtained from your dealer .

This equipment has been tested to determine com pliance with the requirements of:

EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);

generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC ) generic immunity standard.

Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:

Part 15: “Radio frequency devices

Subpart B Unintentional radiators”

Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:

1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are

uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.

2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID

T AMPERED sticker has been torn,

3. Damage, det erioratio n or malfun ction r esulting from:

i) Accid ent, misus e, abuse, neglect, fire, wate r, ligh tning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or att empted r epair by an yone not a uthori zed by Kra mer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claim s must be presented to the carrier)
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vi) Any other ca use, which does not relate t o a produc t defect
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1. Removal or installations charges.

2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the

respon sibili ty of the Kr amer dea ler from whom the produc t was pur chased.

3. Shipping charges.

1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.

2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty

coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).

3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.

1. Damage to o ther prop erty cause d by defect s in this product, da mages ba sed upon i nconven ience, lo ss of use of the produc t, loss

of time, commercial loss; or:

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implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limit ation s and e xclus ions ma y no t apply to yo u.

Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of t he manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.

Use the supplied DC power supply to feed powe r to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machi ne to other components.

IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.

* FCC and CE approved u sing STP cable ( for twisted pa ir produc ts)

NOTE:

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We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.

Caution

Safety Warning:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.