Lantronix 15.00.033, DVI Fiberlynx Product Manual

DVI Fiberlynx

PN 15.00.033

Product Manual

November 2001

Revision B

Lightwave Communications DVI Fiberlynx

Lightwave Communications, Inc.

100 Washington Street Milford, CT 06460 USA

[phone] • [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] • Internet: www.lightwavecom.com

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postal address: P.O. Box 19 GlenIris VIC 3146 Australia

delivery address: 16 Network Drive Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Australia

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Copyright 2000-2001 Lightwave Communications, Inc.

100 Washington Street, Milford, CT, 06460, USA

All rights reserved. No part of this copyrighted material may be reproduced in any form

or by any means without prior written permission from Lightwave Communications, Inc.

VDI Fiberlynx User Manual

LCI Part Number 15.00.033

Edition of November 14, 2001 - Revision B

Lightwave Communications is a Lantronix Company.

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Table of Contents

1.0 System Overview....................................................................................... 4

2.0 Installation ................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Site Preparation ..................................................................................... 6

2.2 Connecting Fiber Optic Cable................................................................ 6

2.3 DVI Cable Kits........................................................................................ 8

2.4 Connecting the CPU to the Transmitter ................................................. 8

2.4 Connecting the User Peripherals ......................................................... 10

3.0 Operation................................................................................................. 12

3.1 Video Record ....................................................................................... 12

3.2 Video Resolution.................................................................................. 12

3.3 Front Panel LEDs................................................................................. 12

Appendix A Serial Port Pinouts .................................................................... 15

Appendix B Specifications............................................................................ 16

B.1 Physical ............................................................................................... 16

B.2 Environmental...................................................................................... 16

B.3 Electrical .............................................................................................. 16

B.4 Optical.................................................................................................. 16

B.5 Interface............................................................................................... 17

B.6 Compliance and Certification ............................................................... 18

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1.0 System Overview

The DVI Fiberlynx from Lightwave Communications is a fiber optic extension
system for computers requiring high-resolution TMDS-interface video for flat
screen monitors and other digital high-resolution DVI-D devices. A user may be

located up to 1500 feet from the CPU and have complete interaction with the
CPU through keyboard, mouse, serial, video, and audio devices.

DVI Fiberlynx Receiver (top) and Transmitter (bottom) and Fiber Optic Cable

The DVI Fiberlynx system consists of a matched pair of units: a Transmitter and
a Receiver. The transmitter is located with the CPU, while the receiver is located

with the user peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc.).

The DVI Fiberlynx provides the following connections:

• DVI-D (digital only) Input from the Host CPU

• Local DVI-D (digital) Video Output at CPU End

• Remote DVI-D (digital) Video Output (primary DVI output) at User end

• Auxiliary DVI-D (digital) Video Output (identical to primary) at User end

• DB9 Serial Interface (female on Transmitter, male on Receiver)

• 3.5mm Stereo Microphone audio

• 3.5mm Stereo Line-level audio

• DVI Keyboard and Mouse Personality Modules:

PS/2 format (two MiniDIN6), USB format, or SUN (one MiniDIN8) format

• Local Keyboard and Mouse connections (optional) at Transmitter end

• Universal AC Power Input using IEC cordset

• Six-strand fiber optic using ST connectors

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The DVI Fiberlynx system provides keyboard emulation and carries the keyboard
and mouse signals through the Transmitter to the Receiver end. The Personality
Modules must be used as a matched set (e.g., PS/2 on both ends, or USB on
both ends, etc.). No 'breaks' are sent to the CPU (which might cause the CPU to
reset), even if the DVI Fiberlynx units lose power, as long as the keyboard cable
remains connected to the Transmitter.

The DVI video record (DDC) is maintained in the event the DVI Fiberlynx is

powered off, as long as the DVI input cable remains connected to the
Transmitter. The CPU, or its video output, does not need to be restarted in this
case.

2.0 Installation

Installation of the DVI Fiberlynx is simple and requires only simple hand tools.
Each Fiberlynx transmitter or receiver can be mounted in a standard 19-inch
rack, or may be placed on a bench or table.

The DVI Fiberlynx has been classified a CLASS 1 LASER Product in accordance
with standards IEC 60825-1 and IEC 60825-2. Always operate the product in
accordance with these instructions.

Do not open the DVI Fiberlynx cases; there are no adjustments or user­serviceable parts inside.

LASER Apertures (4)

Protective Shield

DVI Fiberlynx Transmitter, showing LASER aperture locations

Caution: The DVI Fiberlynx Transmitter uses LASER devices which could
be harmful to your eyesight. The unit's metal case is designed to prevent a
direct line of sight with the output of the LASER devices to prevent such
injury. Do NOT look at the LASER outputs through your fiber optic cable or
through reflection off a shiny surface.

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2.1 Site Preparation

1. Shutdown the CPU and disconnect the user peripherals (keyboard,

mouse, monitor, etc.).

2. Move the CPU and the user devices to their respective operating

locations. Standard cable kits provide 6 feet of copper cable length
between the CPU and the Transmitter unit; other lengths are available.

3. Run a 6-strand fiber optic cable with ST connectors between the CPU

location and user station. Fiber optic cable is available in custom and
standard lengths from Lightwave Communications.

Caution: Do NOT look at the LASER outputs through your fiber optic cable
or through reflection off a shiny surface. The LASER light can be harmful to
your vision.

4. Provide AC power connections for the DVI Fiberlynx units at each

location, as well as power for the CPU and any powered user peripherals
(such as a monitor and speakers). The DVI Fiberlynx uses a universal
power supply.

2.2 Connecting Fiber Optic Cable

1. Install the Transmitter and Receiver units close to their final locations. If

not already in place, run the fiber optic cable to these locations with
enough slack to prevent strain from damaging the cable.

Protective Metal Light Shield

DVI Fiberlynx Transmitter, Fiber Optic ST connectors and Audio Jacks

2. Attach the individual fiber strands to the ST connectors on the back of

each unit, using a color-to-color match. Each strand on the Transmitter
end should be attached to the same connector as on the Receiver end

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