Network Technologies XTENDEX, ST-C5DVI-150 Installation Manual

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XTENDEX

Series

ST-C5DVI-150

150 FOOT DVI VIDEO EXTENDER

Installation and Operation Manual

Software Version 1.2

MAN063 Rev Date 10/4/2006

TRADEMARK

EXTENDEX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

Copyright © 2006 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1

Materials..........................................................................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................2

Limitations .......................................................................................................................................................................3

Preparation for Installation ..............................................................................................................................................3

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................4

Installing The Remote Unit ..........................................................................................................................................4

Connect the CAT5e cables..........................................................................................................................................4

Installing The Local Unit ..............................................................................................................................................5

Connect The CAT5e/6 Cables.....................................................................................................................................5

Plug-in and Boot Up.....................................................................................................................................................6

DDC Data Configuration..................................................................................................................................................6

Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................7

Interconnection Cable Wiring Method.............................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................8

Warranty Information.......................................................................................................................................................8

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Connect the Extended Components to the Remote Unit....................................................................................................4

Figure 2- Connect the CAT5e cable to the Remote Unit....................................................................................................................4

Figure 3- Connect the XTENDEX Local Unit to the source and local user......................................................................................... 5

Figure 4- Connect CAT5 cable to Local Unit......................................................................................................................................5

Figure 5- Connect the AC adapter to the Local Unit ..........................................................................................................................6

Figure 6- Configure the XTENDEX for Local Monitor DDC Data Transfer.........................................................................................6

Figure 7- View looking into RJ45 female............................................................................................................................................7

NTI XTENDEX DVI Video Extender

INTRODUCTION

The XTENDEX Series CAT5 DVI Video Extender (XTENDEX) is designed to enable the video output from one digital video source to be viewed by two users, one local and one remote. The remote monitor can be located as much as 150 feet away from a CPU via Category 5/5e/ or 6 (CAT5) twisted-pair cable. The local us er monitor will be located near the video source CPU.

The XTENDEX Series Extender is extremely simple to install and has been thoroughly tested to insure reliable performance. Through the use of CAT5 cable it is possible to economically increase the flexibility of a co mputer system. Here are some of the features and ways this can benefit any workplace:

• Allows the placement of a DVI-ena bled monitor in a location where only these parts are needed without having the video

source there too, taking up valuable space

• Allows DVI video to be viewed by both a local and remote user (up to 150 feet away)

• Provides crisp and clear resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 100 feet (see page 7 for more details)

• Video quality, for varying lengths of cable, is automatically adjustable providing optimum image quality

• Transmits single link DVI-D signal over two CAT5 cables.

• Built-in surge protection.

• Only one power supply is necessary to power both the Local and Remote units.

• Supports local and remote DVI monitors.

• Compatible with DDWG DVI standard.

• HDCP Complia nt

• Supports the DDC2B protocol.

MATERIALS

Materials Included with this kit:

9 NTI XTENDEX Local Unit 9 NTI XTENDEX Remote Unit 9 DVI-D-MM-S-2M 2 meter male-male DVI video cable 9 120VAC or 240VAC at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2.0A AC Adapter 9 This owner's manual

Additional materials may be required but are not supplied:

¾ CAT5 unshielded twisted-pair cables terminated with RJ45 connectors wired straight thru- pin 1 to pin 1, etc. (see pg. 8 for

proper EIA/TIA 568 B wiring method)

¾ DVI male-male cables to connect the monitor(s) to the Remote and Local units (Order NTI # DVI-IS-xx-MM where x=3, 6, or

10 foot cable). Both DVI-I and DVI-D type cables can be used for this connection.

Contact your nearest NTI distributor or NTI directly for all of your KVM needs at 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) in US & Canada or 330-562-7070 (Worldwide) or at our website at http://www.networktechinc.com and we will be happ y to be of assistance.

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ST-C5DVI-150 Local Unit

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FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Yellow LED- illuminates when video input is available and starts blinking when the input is synchronized

2. DDC/Pwr - RJ45 connector- for connecting the CAT5 cable between the Local and Remote units to carry DDC data from the

remote video display and to carry power to the Remote unit.

3. Green LED- power indicator- illuminates when power has been supplied to the unit

4. 5VDC- 2.0A- connection jack for the AC adapter

5. Dipswitches- for configuring the DDC source to be either the local or remote video display device

6. Video- RJ45 connector- for connecting the CAT5 cable to carry the video signal between the Local and Remote units

7. Video In- DVI female video connector- for connecting a video cable between the Local Unit and the video source

8. Video Out- DVI female video connector- for connecting the local user's DVI display device

9. Video Out- DVI female video connector- for connecting the remote user's DVI display device

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LIMITATIONS

• Hot-plugging of monitors is supported provided monitors were originally connected at power-up.

• CAT5 shielded cables are not recommended for use with this extender.

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

• Locations should be chosen for the monitors that also have space to connect the Remote and Local units within the distance

provided by the cables. If extension cables are needed, contact NTI for the cables required.

• The CAT5 cables must be run to the locations where the Remote and Local units will be connected. Be careful to route the

cables away from any sources of magnetic fields or electrical interference that might reduce the quality o f the video signal (i.e. AC motors, welding equipment, fluorescent lighting, etc.).

• All cables should be installed in such a way that they do not cause stress on their connections to the equipment. Exten ded

lengths of cable hanging from a connection may interfere with the quality of that connec tion. Secure cables as needed to minimize this.

• Properly shut down and disconnect the power from the video source and monitors to be separated. If other equipment is

involved whose connections are being interrupted, be sure to refer to the instruction manuals for that equipment for proper disconnection and re-connection procedures before proceeding.

Digital Video Source

DVI-D-MM-S-2M

(supplied)

Cable

ST-C5DVI-150

Local

Unit

CAT5 Cable CAT5 Cable

ST-C5DVI-150

Remote

Unit

AC adapter

(supplied)

DVI-IS-xx-MM Cable

Digital

Multi-Scan

Monitor

Local User

Up to 150 Feet

DVI-IS-xx-MM Cable

Digital

Multi-Scan

Monitor

Remote User

TYPICAL APPLICA T ION

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INSTALLATION

Installing The Remote Unit

1. Position the Remote Unit such that the CAT5 cable and the monitor ca bles can each reach the Remote Unit without putting strain on the cables.

2. Connect the monitor cable to the female DVI video connector labeled "Video Out" on the Remote Unit.

ST-C5DVI-150 Re m ote Unit

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Digital

Multi-Scan

Monitor

Remote User Display

Figure 1- Connect the extended video display to the Remote Unit

ST-C5DVI-150 Rem ote Uni t

Connect the CAT5 cables

Make sure the CAT5 cables (two required) have been installed in accordance with the “Preparation for Installation” instructions on page 3. Connect the CAT5 cables to the “Cat5” ports on the Remote Unit. (See Fig. 2.) When properly inserted the CAT5 cable ends should snap into place.

Note: The two cables must be connected to like ports at each the cables. I.e. It is important that one cable is connected between the "VIDEO" port at the Remote Unit and the same port at the Local Unit. The other CAT5 cable must connected between the "DDC/PWR" ports of the Remote and Local Units. Powering the units with the cables crossed may damage them.

WARNING: Never connect the XTENDEX to an

Ethernet card, Ethernet router, hub or switch or other Ethernet RJ45 connector of an Ethernet device. Damage to devices connected to the Ethernet may result.

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CAT5 Cable to Local Unit "DDC/Pwr"

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CAT5 Cable to Local Unit "Video"

Figure 2- Connect the CAT5 cable to the Remote Unit

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Installing The Local Unit

1. Make connections for a local user (optional). Connect the cable from the local user's DVI monitor to the female DVI "Video Out" port on the Local Unit.

2. Connect the DVI-D-MM-S-2M cable between the video source and the "Video In" connector on the Local Unit.

Digital Video Source

Digital Video

Multi-Scan

Monitor

Mating Face of

DVI-I Male

DVI-D-MM-S-2M

(supplied)

DVI-IS-xx-MM

Rear View of Lo cal Unit

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Mating Face of

DVI-I Female

Local User Video Display

Figure 3- Connect the XTENDEX Local Unit to the source and local video display

Connect the CAT5 Cables

Connect the CAT5 cables to the “Cat5” ports on the Local Unit. (See Fig. 4.) When properly inserted the cable ends should snap into place. Be sure to connect the cable from the Remote Unit "Video Cat5" port to the "Video Cat5" port on the Local Unit and to connect the cable from the Remote Unit "DDC/PWR" port to the "DDC/PWR" port on the Local Unit. DO NOT get them mixed up or damage to the unit may occur.

Note: The two cables must be connected to like ports at each

end of the

cables. Powering the unit with the cables crossed may damage it.

WARNING: Never connect the XTENDEX to an Ethernet card,

Ethernet router, hub or switch or other Ethernet RJ45 connector of an Ethernet device. Damage to devices connected to the Ethernet may result.

CAT5 Cable to Remote Unit "DDC/Pwr"

Front View of Loc al U ni t

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CAT5 Cable to Remote Unit "Video"

Figure 4- Connect CAT5 cable to Local Unit

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Plug-in and Boot Up

1. Plug the power cord from the monitor into the power outlet.

Connect the AC adapter power connector to the 5VDC port on the Local Unit. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. The

green Power LED on the RJ45 connector of both the Remote and Local Units should illuminate, indicating that a proper power connection has been made to them. (See Fig. 5.)

3. Turn ON the CPU and Monitors. They should each react as if they were directly connected to each other.

Note: The yellow LED on each RJ45 connector will illuminate when input video is available and starts blinking when the video is synchronized. (See Fig. 5)

5 VDC

ADAPTER

Front View of Loc al U ni t

Yellow LED

Barrel

Power Connector

5VDC @ 2.0A OUTPUT

(Outside barrel)

2.1 mm x 5.5 mm Female

(Inside barrel)

Figure 5- Connect the AC adapter to the Local Unit

DDC DATA CONFIGURATION

By default, the XTENDEX is configured to transfer DDC data to the CPU (when the video source is a CPU) from the monitor connected to the Remote Unit through the CAT5e cable attached to the "DDC/Pwr" port. In order for the CPU to receive this data, the monitor connected to the Remote Unit must be powered ON before the CPU is powered ON.

Alternatively, the XTENDEX can be configured to transfer the DDC data from the monitor attached to the Local Unit. Follow these steps to configure the XTENDEX:

1. Power OFF the CPU and monitors

2. Move the #1 slide switch on the front of the Local Unit up to "ON" (see Fig. 6 ).

3. Power ON the monitor connected to the Local Unit

4. Power ON the CPU.

FYI: The position of the #2 slide switch does not matter. It is not used.

For Local DDC data

For Remote DDC data

spare

Figure 6- Configure the XTENDEX for Local Monitor DDC Data Transfer

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Video

Video Compatibility PC Resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz / HDTV resolution up to 1080P Video Connectors DVI-I Female Input / Output Impedance 100 ohm differential Digital Video data rate 1.65 Gbits DVI Single Link Range 1920 x 1200 Video Maximum I/O Levels 1.2Vp-p

General

Interconnect Cable CAT5/5e/6 Solid UTP EIA/TIA 568 B wiring w/ male RJ45 connectors Operating Temperature 0-40º C Local Unit Power 120V or 240V at 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2.0A via AC Adapter Remote Unit Power powered by Local Unit through CAT5 cable Local Current Consumption 700mA (max.) Remote Current Consumption 700mA (max.) Enclosure type Electro-galvanized steel black powder coated Size (In.) WxDxH 3.5x3.1x1.1

Distances and Resolutions for CAT5,CAT5e and CAT6 Cables Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Resolutions

STP CABLE DISTANCE (feet) RESOLUTION

CAT5/5e 150 1024x768 at 60Hz CAT5/5e 125 1280x1024 at 60Hz CAT5/5e 100 1920x1200 at 60Hz CAT6 150 1280x1024 at 60Hz CAT6 125 1600x1200 at 60Hz CAT6 100 1920x1200 at 60Hz

INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING METHOD

The CAT5 connection cables between the remote and local are terminated with RJ45 connectors and must be wired according to the EIA/TIA 568 B industry standard. Wiring is as per the table and drawing below.

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

Pin Wire Color Pair Function

Pair 2 Pair 1

T 1

Figure 7- View looking into RJ45 female

Pair 3

Pair 4

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Each and every piece of every product produced by Network Technologies Inc is 100% tested to exacting specifications. We make every effort to insure trouble-free installation and operation of our products. If problems are e xperi enced while installing this product, please look over the troubleshooting chart below to see if perhaps we can answer any qu estions that arise. If the answer is not found in the chart, please check the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) at our website at http://www.networktechinc.com or contact us directly for help at 1-800-742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in US & Canada or 1-330-5627070 worldwide. We will be happy to assist in any way we can.

Problem Cause Solution

Remote or Local Unit green power LED does not illuminate

No Video on monitor

Video Picture is noisy, lines, on pixels out of position on wiring color

• Power supply is not connected or plugged-in.

• One or more video cables is loose or disconnected.

• No power to Remote or Local Units.

• Video Cable was not attached when CPU was booted.

• CAT5 cable is not connected.

• CAT5 cable is too long

• All Video Cables are not firmly

seated.

• CAT5 cable is too long.

• The CAT5 cable is not properly

connected.

• Make sure outlet is live and AC adapter is plugged-in.

• Make sure 5VDC jack is fully connected

• Check all video cable connections

• Make sure green LEDs are illuminated for local and

remote. If not, see solutions for first problem above.

• With all the cables properly connected, reboot the CPU. Make sure yellow LEDs are blinking.

• Check cable connections. Make sure they are snapped- in properly and completely and reboot.

• Switch to shorter cable or lower resolution (see table on page 7)

• Check all connections. Make sure all cables are fully seated.

• Switch to shorter cable or lower resolution (see table on page 7)

• Check cable connections. Make sure they are snapped- in properly and completely.

Monitor sometimes loses sync, causing it to go blank for a second or two

• Electrical power system is very noisy, particularly the ground.

• The CAT5 cable is not properly connected.

• CAT5 cable is too long

• Make sure the interconnection cable is not near any

power lines.

• Check cable connections. Make sure they are snapped- in properly and completely.

• Switch to shorter cable or lower resolution (see table on page 7)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from the date of purchase. Please contact Network Technologies Inc at (800) 742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) or (330) 562-7070 or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.

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