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.

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

Uses Inexpensive, Reliable, Cat e gory 5 STP Ethernet Cable to Connect the Local and Remote Units

Dual Console Operation - Control Your System From Both the Local and Remote PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor Consoles

Push Button Selection of the Active Console

High Resolution Video - Up To 1024 x 768 @ 150 m (max.)

Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync Monitors

Local Monitor Supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B

Automatic Gain Control

System Requirements

Consoles

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

A PS/2 style keyboard

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

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 .

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.

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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