Muxlab VGA 4x1 Switcher User Manual

VGA 4x1 Switcher

500160 [110V], 500161 [220-240V]

Installation Guide

P/N: 94-000649-A SE-000649-A

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Trademarks:

MuxLab is a registered trademark of MuxLab Inc.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview .........................................................................4

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

1.2. Features 5

2. Technical Specifications ................................................6

3. Installation Procedure ...................................................7

3.1. Parts List ...........................................................7

3.2. Product Overview .............................................8

3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist .................................9

3.4. Installation Procedure .....................................11

3.5. Cascadability ..................................................14

3.6. Port Control Operation ...................................15

3.7. Driver Setup....................................................16

3.8. MuxLab Control Center Software ..................19

4. Troubleshooting ...........................................................24

5. Appendix.......................................................................26

A. ASCII Command Set ......................................26

B. Infrared Remote Control Codes......................30

6. Product Warranty Policy ............................................31

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1.

Overview

1.1. Description

The VGA 4x1 Switcher allows the user to select any one of up to four (4) VGA (RGBHV) sources for one (1) display via Cat 5e/6 cables for more cost-efficient cabling. The Switcher works in conjunction with the following MuxLab products:

500140: Active VGA Balun II Kit (Tx & Rx)

500141: Active VGA Balun II, Tx, no PSU

500142: Active VGA Balun II, Rx, no PSU

500144: Power Supply for 500141 and 500142

500150/500151: VGA 1x4 Distribution Hub

At least one (1) Kit is required to support one (1) source. The Kit includes one (1) Transmitter and one (1) Receiver. Up to three (3) additional Transmitters may be added to support up to three (3) additional sources. The 500144 may be needed for each the 500141 and the 500142 for extended distance.

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1.2. Features

Plug-and-Play: DDC1/DDC2 compliant

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Remote power pass-through

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Automatic port selection

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Manual port selection via infrared remote control,

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pushbutton, USB and RS232

Up to 600 ft (183 m) via Cat 5e/6 @ 1920 x 1440

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Up to 600 ft (183 m) via Cat 5e/6 @ 1080p

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Cascadable up to four (4) levels

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Modular RJ45 on input and output

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Ground loop isolation on every port

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Works with Active VGA Balun II products (500140,

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500141, 500142, 500144) and VGA 1x4 Distribution Hub (500150, 500151)

Supports VGA and RGB/YPbPr

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2.

Technical Specifications

Environment Devices Transmission Bandwidth Impedance: Video Connectors

DDC Control Remote Power Max Distance: Remote Power Max Distance: VGA Source to Display

Switcher may be placed anywhere in between

RJ45 Pin Configuration Reverse Polarity Sensitive

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

Gain Adjustment Software LED Indicators

Cable Ground Loop Isolation

Power Supply

Temperature

Enclosure Dimensions Weight Regulatory Warranty Order Information

VGA. VESA VP&D 1.0, VIP ver 2.0 and DDC1 PCs, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, plasma screens, DLP projectors. Transparent to the user Up to 280 MHz (1920 x 1440 resolution), 1080p Coax: 75 ohms UTP: 100 ohms VGA Input (Cat 5e/6): Four (4) RJ45 shielded VGA Output (Cat 5e/6): One (1) RJ45 shielded USB and RS232 connectors for switcher control Transmits DDC control signals on pins 4&5 for plug-and-play operation Transmits remote DC power on pins 4&5 Tx Balun to Switcher: 150 ft (46 m) Switcher to Rx Balun: 150 ft (46 m) 640 x 480 (VGA): 1,000 ft (305 m) 800 x 600 (SVGA): 1,000 ft (305 m) 1024 x 768 (XGA): 1,000 ft (305 m) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA): 850 ft (260 m)

Red................................ Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)

Green............................. Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)

Blue............................... Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)

DDC/Remote Power ..... Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)

Gain compensation rotary switch and a potentiometer for equalization Includes USB flash drive containing port control software Auto: One (1) amber LED Power: One (1) green LED Link: Four (4) amber LEDs Select: Four (4) green LEDs Cat 5e/6 unshielded twisted pair (or better) Ground loop isolation on every port. –2VDC to +3VDC between PC and display ground 110-240V/12VDC/3.35A. Detachable AC power cords included 12VDC power jacks Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage: -10ºC to 70ºC Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing Black. ABS fire retardant plastic

6.00” x 4.25” x 1.50” (15.3 cm x 10.8 cm x 3.8 cm)

2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) FCC Class A, CE, RoHS Two (2) years 500160: VGA 4x1 Switcher, 110V 500161: VGA 4x1 Switcher, 220-240V

1366 x 768 (WXGA): 850 ft (260 m) 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA): 850 ft (260 m) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA): 800 ft (245 m) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA): 600 ft (180 m)

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3.

Installation Procedure

3.1. Parts List

The VGA 4x1 Switcher (500160, 500161) comes with the following parts:

Base Unit

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One (1) External Power Supply

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One (1) AC Power Cord (North American or

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Continental Europe)

One (1) Infrared Remote Control

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One (1) Battery for Infrared Remote Control

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One (1) USB Type A-Type B Cable

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One (1) USB flash drive with Port Control Software

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Installation Guide

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Please verify that all pieces are present before proceeding.

VGA, RS232 and Cat 5e/6 cables are not included. The driver setup installation file (SC-000020) and the MuxLab Control Center software (SC-000015) are located on the USB flash drive and can also be downloaded at http://www.muxlab.com

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3.2. Product Overview

The external connections and diagnostic indicators of the VGA 4x1 Switcher are detailed in the following diagrams. Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the components.

Figure 1: Front End Panel

Figure 2: Rear End Panel

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3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist

The VGA 4x1 Switcher works in conjunction with the Active VGA Balun II Kit (500140), the Active VGA Balun II Transmitter (500141), the Active VGA Balun II Receiver (500142), and Balun Power Supply (500144).

1. Verify that you have all the components necessary to install the complete system and determine the final location for each piece of equipment.

2. One (1) Kit (500140) is needed to support the first source. Each Kit includes one (1) Transmitter (500141), one (1) Receiver (500142), and two (2) Power Supplies (500144).

3. One (1) additional Transmitter (500141) is required for each additional source.

4. Consult the Technical Specifications to determine whether the Switcher and Active VGA Balun II components are within MuxLab distance limitations for Remote Power. If so, only the Switcher needs to be powered.

5. If extended distance is required beyond the limits of Remote Power, verify that each Active VGA Balun II component is powered by its own power supply. Additional 12VDC/0.5A Balun Power Supplies (500144) may be ordered from your MuxLab distributor.

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6. Verify that the screen resolution and cable lengths

are within MuxLab specifications (see Technical Specifications).

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