Muxlab PS-2 User Manual

Specifications

Environment
Devices
Transmission
Bandwidth
Signals

Connectors

Color Code

Max. Distance via
Cat 5E/6 UTP/STP Cable
RJ45 Pin Configuration

Reverse Polarity Sensitive

Cable
Temperature

Enclosure
Dimensions

Weight
Mounting
Regulatory
Warranty
Order Information

PC environment – PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
PCs, laptops, servers, and any equipment supporting PS/2 devices
Transparent to the user
DC to 1 MHz
Mouse data, mouse clock, keyboard data, keyboard clock, VCC,
ground
500045: Dual 6-pin mini DIN female for keyboard/m ouse side
500046: Dual 6-pin mini DIN male with 6-inch lead for PC side
RJ45 for twisted pair
Keyboard: purple
Mouse: green
350 feet (106 m)

Keyboard Mouse
Pin 4(R) Pin 5(T) Pin 1(R) Pin 2(T)
Pin 7(R) Pin 8(T) Pin 3(R) Pin 6(T)
Use EIA/TIA 568 A or B, straight-through wiring
Category 5E/6 or better twisted pair cable
Operating: 0° to 55°C
Storage: -20° to 85°C
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
ABS fire retardant plastic
500045: 2.40” x 2.25” x 1.00” (6.10 x 5.72 x 2.54 cm)
500046: 1.875” x 1.0” diameter plus 6” PS/2 cable lead

1.6 oz (45 g)
500046: Velcro pad
FCC, CE (pending)
Lifetime
500045 PS/2 Converter – PS/2-F, Keyboard/Mouse Side
500046 PS/2 Converter – PS/2-M, PC/Server Side

PS/2 Converter
500045, 500046

Quick Installation Guide

Overview

The PS/2 Converter allows a standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse to be connected to a
PC up to 350 feet (approximately 106 meters) via a Category 5E/6 unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) cable in a point-to-point configuration.

There are two components: The device-side component (500045) connects easily to a
PS/2 keyboard and mouse. The other component (500046) connects easily to the PC.
Both models may be used in pairs or in conjunction with each other.

Typical applications include classroom projector systems, digital signage, boardroom
systems, collaborative PC systems, and medical information systems.

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Installation

Troubleshooting

One (1) pair of converters is required to connect a keyboard and mouse to a remote PC

via Cat 5E/6 twisted pair. To install the converters, perform the following steps:

1. Plug the keyboard into the purple connector and the mouse into the green

connector on the device-side converter (500045).

2. Connect the second converter (500046) to the PC by plugging the purple connector

into the PC’s keyboard port and the green connector into the PC’s mouse port.

The following table describes some of the symptoms, probable causes, and possible
solutions in respect to the installation of the PS/2 Converter:

Symptom Probable Causes Possible Solutions

Pointer does not move.
No keyboard output.

Pointer does not move.
No keyboard output

If you still cannot diagnose the problem, please call MuxLab Customer Technical
Support at 877-689-5228 (toll-free in North America) or ([phone]
(International).

Faulty cable connection

PC does not support hot­swap for peripheral devices

Verify cable continuity between pairs of
converters.
Verify that connectors are properly matched
(keyboard-keyboard, mouse-mouse).

Restart the PC.

3. Complete the connection between the two converters using standard Cat 5E/6

twisted pair cable terminated by RJ45 plugs at both ends. Ensure that there are no
split pairs or taps.

4. Power-on or restart the PC. You may not have to restart if the PC supports “hot-

swapping” for both keyboard and mouse. The following diagram shows a typical
installation.

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