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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Components

The Local Unit (B013-000 Local)

Front View:

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1. Operating Mode Selection Switch

Pressing this button cycles you through the ope ra t i ng m ode
choices:

M Local - only the local console can control the system(s);
M Auto - both consoles can control the system(s)).

2. LEDs

The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of
the Local and Remote units (see p. 8, for details).

3. Mouse Port

The local PS/2 mouse plugs into this connect or.

4. Keyboard Port

The local PS/2 keyboard plugs into thi s conne ct or.

5. Monitor Port

The local monitor plugs into this conne ct or.

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