Muxlab Active VGA Managed System User Manual

Active VGA Managed Dispatcher

500170 (8 Ports) 500171 (16 Ports)

Installation Guide

P/N: 94-000705-A SE-000705-A

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Trademarks:

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Table of Contents

1. System Overview ............................................................4

1.1. Description .............................................................. 4

1.2. System Features ...................................................... 6

2. Technical Specifications ................................................7

3. Installation Procedure .................................................10

3.1. Parts List ............................................................... 10

3.2. Product Overview ................................................. 11

3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist ...................................... 13

3.4. Physical Installation .............................................. 14

3.5. Installation Procedure............................................ 15

3.6. Port Control Operations ........................................ 18

3.7. Driver Setup .......................................................... 20

4. Troubleshooting ...........................................................23

5. Appendix .......................................................................25

6. Product Warranty Policy ............................................26

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1.

System Overview

1.1. Description

MuxLab’s family of Active VGA Managed products allows a single video source to be transmitted to various remote locations in a point-to-multipoint configuration for cost-efficient connectivity.

The Active VGA Managed family consists of three products:

(1) Active VGA Managed Dispatcher (2) Active VGA Managed Receiver (3) Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub

A video source is connected to the Dispatcher, which in turn distributes the source signal to Receivers placed in locations as far as 1,000 feet (305 meters) away. Each Receiver then transmits this signal to as many as two display devices. Working alone, the Dispatcher (8 or 16 port) can distribute signals to as many as 8 or 16 remote locations.

A Repeater Hub is used whenever a source signal must be distributed to more than 8 or 16 remote locations, or over a distance of more than 1,000 feet. The Repeater Hub receives the source signal from the Dispatcher, amplifies and equalizes it, and then distributes it to as many as 8 Receivers located as far as 1,000 feet away.

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Because the Repeater Hub itself can be located as far as 1,000 feet away from the Dispatcher, the effective distance from Dispatcher to Receiver is therefore doubled to 2,000 feet (610 meters). Furthermore, since the Dispatcher (8 or 16 port) can distribute signals to as many as 8 or 16 Repeater Hubs, each of which in turn can distribute signals to 8 Receivers, the number of remote locations that receive source signals increases by 7 with each Repeater Hub used.

Figure 1: System Overview

The Dispatcher supports up to 1920 x 1200 pixels and 1080p resolution, and is DDC compliant with all plugand-play laptops, PCs, and displays.

Applications include commercial and residential AV systems, classroom projector systems, digital signage, boardroom systems, multi-room systems, classroom training, retail systems, collaborative PC systems, and medical information systems.

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1.2. System Features

 Supports VGA, Audio & RS232  Support up to 1,000 ft (305 m)  Support up to 1920 x 1200, 1080p (depending on

cable length)

 Software and manual adjustments for brightness,

sharpness & skew

 Additional 1,000 ft (305 m) via Repeater Hub  Cascadability option from Receiver  Structured cabling approach: Repeater Hubs have

RJ45 for signal distribution

 Dual head capability on Receiver

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Technical Specifications

Active VGA Managed DISPATCHER

Environment Devices Transmission Maximum resolution Connections

Maximum Distance: Dispatcher to Receiver

RJ45 Pin Configuration

Reverse Polarity Sensitive

Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B straight-through wiring

LED Indicators

Cable Power Supply

Compatible Products Power Consumption Temperature

Dimensions

Weight Regulatory Warranty Order Information

VGA, Analog Stereo Audio, RS232 PC, laptops, projectors, plasma, switchers, distribution amps, touchscreen Transparent to the user 1080p; 1920 x 1200 FRONT PANEL Maintenance: One (1) Mini USB Link Ports: Eight (8) or Sixteen (16) RJ45S

BACK PANEL Local In: RS232 In: One (1) DB9F Audio In: One (1) 3.5 mm stereo jack VGA In: One (1) HD15F

Local Out: RS232 Out: One (1) DB9M Audio Out: One (1) 3.5 mm stereo jack VGA Out: One (1) HD15F

Power: One (1) power jack Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz; 1080P (depending on cable length)

Up to 1,000 feet (305 meters)

NOTE: STP cables must be used in an electrically noisy environment. Also, cross-connectio

reduces the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used.

Green: Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Blue: Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Red: Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T) COM: Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)

Sync: One (1) green LED Power

: One (1) green LED

Cat 5e/6 unshielded twisted pair (or better) 110-240V/12VDC/1.25A power jacks Removable AC blades included for North America, Continental Europe & UK 500172, 500174 8 Watts Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage: -20ºC to 85ºC Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing 1U Rack Mountable Enclosure Dimensions: 17.15” x 4.69” x 1.72” (43.56 cm x 11.91 cm x 4.37 cm)

4.8 lb (2.2 kg) FCC, CE-EMC Directive 89/336/EE, RoHS, WEEE Two (2) years 500170: Active VGA Managed Dispatcher 8 Ports 500171: Active VGA Managed Dispatcher 16 Ports

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Environment Devices Transmission Maximum resolution Connections

Maximum Distance: Dispatcher to Receiver, Repeater Hub to Receiver

RJ45 Pin Configuration

Reverse Polarity Sensitive

Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B straight-through wiring

LED Indicators

Cable Power Supply

Compatible Products Power Consumption Temperature

Dimensions

Weight Regulatory Warranty Order Information

VGA, Analog Stereo Audio, RS232 PC, laptops, projectors, plasma, switchers, distribution amps, touchscreen Transparent to the user 1080p; 1920 x 1200 FRONT PANEL VGA 2 Out: One (1) HD15F Audio 2 Out: One (1) 3.5 mm stereo jack RS232 2 Out: One (1) DB9M Maintenance: One (1) Mini USB

BACK PANEL Power: One (1) power jack Link In: One (1) RJ45S VGA 1 Out: One (1) HD15F Audio 1 Out: One (1) 3.5 mm stereo jack RS232 1 Out: One (1) DB9M Cascade Out: One (1) RJ45S

Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz; 1080P (depending on cable length) Up to 1,000 feet (305 meters)

NOTE: STP cables must be used in an electrically noisy environment. Also, cross-connectio

Cat 5e/6 unshielded twisted pair (or better) 110-240V/12VDC/0.5A power jacks Removable AC blades included for North America, Continental Europe & UK 500170, 500171, 500172 6 Watts Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage: -20ºC to 85ºC Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing Hybrid VESA 75 mm and 100 mm Mounting Surface Enclosure Dimensions: 5.68” x 4.45” x 1.04” (14.42 cm x 11.30 cm x 2.64 cm)

2.0 lb (0.9 kg) FCC, CE-EMC Directive 89/336/EE, RoHS, WEEE Two (2) years 500174: Active VGA Managed Receiver (Dual Head)

Active VGA Managed RECEIVER

reduces the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used.

Green: Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Blue: Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Red: Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T) COM: Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)

Sync

: One (1) green LED

Power: One (1) green LED Sharpness One (1) green LED

Gain One (1) green LED R One (1) green LED

G One (1) green LED B One (1) green LED

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Active VGA Managed REPEATER HUB

Environment Devices Transmission Maximum resolution Connections

Maximum Distance: Repeater Hub to Receiver

RJ45 Pin Configuration

Reverse Polarity Sensitive

Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B straight-through wiring

LED Indicators

Cable Power Supply

Compatible Products Power Consumption Temperature

Dimensions

Weight Regulatory Warranty Order Information

VGA, Analog Stereo Audio, RS232 PC, laptops, projectors, plasma, switchers, distribution amps, touchscreen Transparent to the user 1080p; 1920 x 1200 FRONT PANEL Maintenance: One (1) Mini USB Link Ports: Eight (8) RJ45S

BACK PANEL Local Out: VGA: One (1) HD15F Local In: Link: One (1) RJ45S

Power: One (1) power jack Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz; 1080P (depending on cable length)

Up to 1,000 feet (305 meters)

NOTE: STP cables must be used in an electrically noisy environment. Also, cross-connectio

reduces the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used.

Green: Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T) Blue: Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T) Red: Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T) COM: Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)

Sync

: One (1) green LED

Power: One (1) green LED Sharpness One (1) green LED

Gain One (1) green LED R One (1) green LED

G One (1) green LED B One (1) green LED

Cat 5e/6 unshielded twisted pair (or better) 110-240V/12VDC/1.25A power jacks Removable AC blades included for North America, Continental Europe & UK 500170, 500171, 500174 15 Watts Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage: -20ºC to 85ºC Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing 1U Rack Mountable Enclosure Dimensions: 17.15” x 4.69” x 1.72” (43.56 cm x 11.91 cm x 4.37 cm)

3.8 lb (1.7 kg) FCC, CE-EMC Directive 89/336/EE, RoHS, WEEE Two (2) years 500172: Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub (8 Port)

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