Tripp Lite B013-000 User Manual
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User’s Manual
KVM CONSOLE EXTENDER
Model #: B013-000
NOTE: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent
damage to this unit or to its connected devices.
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Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Overview
Because the B013-000 Console Extender System allows access to a
computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and
mouse), it is perfect for factory and construction sites, or any type of
installation where the console needs to be ke pt in a conveniently
accessible location, but you want the system equipment to re side in a
safe place - away from dust, dirt, and harsh environmenta l infl ue nces.
The B013-000 System is also useful for control and security
purposes, where you can have the system unit in a secure area at the
same time that you put the console in a location that offers convenient
access.
The B013-000 Console Extender provides the ideal means to access
the remote system box, since it improves on previous de si gns by
using inexpensive Category 5 STP cabl e - t he ki nd com m only used in
Ethernet networks - instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard
cables, and can also sense the distance to the system and
automatically adjust thegain.
Category 5 cabling makes for a m uc h ne a t e r, more convenient, more
reliable data transfer connecti on. Se t up i s as easy as can be - si m pl y
connect the PC system box and local console to the Local B013-000
Module; run the STP cable to the Remote B013-000 Module (up to
150 meters away); and plug the remote consol e i nt o the Remote
Module.
Note: You can control numerous remote systems from a single
console by combining the B013-000 with a KVM switch.
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Features
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Uses Inexpensive, Reliable, Cat e gory 5 STP Ethernet Cable to
Connect the Local and Remote Units
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Dual Console Operation - Control Your System From Both the
Local and Remote PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor Consoles
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Push Button Selection of the Active Console
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High Resolution Video - Up To 1024 x 768 @ 150 m (max.)
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Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync Monitors
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Local Monitor Supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B
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Automatic Gain Control
System Requirements
Consoles
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A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest
resolution that you will be usi ng on a ny PC i n t he i nstallation
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A PS/2 style keyboard
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A PS/2 style mouse
Note: 1. If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local unit, the
monitor that connects to the Remote uni t m ust be able to
support the highest video resolution tha t the DDC monitor
can provide.
2. You must use the same brand and model of mouse on both
the local and remote units.
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PCs
The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be
connected to the system:
With PS/2 Type Connectors:
M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
M A 6-pin mini-DIN mouse port
M A 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard port
With AT Type Connectors:
M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
M A DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port plus mouse adapter (part
# 2A-105).*
M A 5-pin DIN (standard AT), keyboard port plus ke yboa rd adapt-
er (part # 2A-106).*
* Not included - requires separa t e purchase.
Cables
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Although it is possible to use standard extender cables to link
computers with PS/2 type keyboard and mouse port s t o the
B013-000 Local, for optimum signal int e grity and to simplify the
layout, we strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS
Custom KVM Cable that is provided with this packa ge .
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It is not possible to use standard extender cables to link com put ers
with AT type keyboard and mouse ports to the B013-000 Loc a l .
For those computers, using CS Custom KVM Cables must be used.
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Category 5 STP cable is required to connect t he l oc a l and re m ot e
B013-000 units. Using cable of a lesser standard wil l result in
degrading the video signal.
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