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.

Copyright © 2000 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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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2

V

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3

4

5

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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6. Remote I/O

The Category 5 twisted pair cable t ha t connects to the Remote
Unit plugs into this connector.

7. Power Jack

The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.

The Local Unit (B013-000 Local)

Rear View

CPU

1

2

3

1. Monitor Port

The extension cable that connects to the computer’s VGA port
plugs into this connector.

2. Keyboard Port

The extension cable that connects to the com put er’s Ke yboard port
plugs into this connector.

3. Mouse Port

The extension cable that connects to the computer’s Mouse port
plugs into this connector.

Note: If you are combining the B013-000 with a KVM switch, the

extension cable connects back to the respect i ve ports on the
Console section of the switch.

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The Remote Unit (B013-000 Remote)

Front View

1

CONSOLE

2

3

4

AC 9V

REMOTE I /O

6

5

1. LEDs

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

2. Mouse Port

The remote PS/2 mouse plugs into this conne ct or.

3. Keyboard Port

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

4. Monitor Port

The remote monitor plugs into this conne ct or.

5. Remote I/O

The Category 5 twisted pair cable t ha t conne ct s ba ck t o t he Loc a l
Unit plugs into this connector.

6. Power Jack

The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.

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Installation

Setting up the Console Extender System is simply a matter of
plugging in the cables:

1. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is powered Off.

2. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse, keyboard,
monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the Local Unit
(B013-000 Local).

3. Plug the appropriate connectors on the KVM extension cable
supplied with this unit into the CPU side of the B013-000 Local.
Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate
which it is.

Note: The female monitor connector is the one t ha t plugs into the

B013-000 Local.

4. Plug the connectors on the other end of the cable into the
appropriate ports on the PC system (or Console section of the
KVM switch - if you are using one). Each connector is marked
with an appropriate icon to indicate which it is.

5. Plug either end of the Category 5 twisted pair cable int o t he
B013-000 Local’s Remote I/O port.

6. Plug one of the power adapters (supplied with this package) into
an AC source; plug the adapter’s power cable into the B013-000
Local’s Power Jack

7. Plug the other end of the Category 5 twisted pai r cabl e i nto the I/O
port of the Remote Unit (B013-000 Remot e ).

8. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (mouse,
keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the
B013-000 Remote.

9. Plug the second power adapter (supplied with this package ) i nt o
an AC source; plug the adapter’s power cable into the B013-000
Remote’s Power Jack.

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Operation

The Local and Remote Units each have two LEDs to indicate their
operating status, as shown in the tables, below:

B013-000 Local (Local Unit):

LED

Local Lights to indicate that the

local console is active
(the Remote LED is out).

Remote The LED is Off. 1. Lights when the remote console is

Local Auto

Operating Mode

1. Lights when the local console is
active (the Remote LED is out)

2. Turns off when the remote console is
active (the Remote LED turns on)

3. Flashes on and off alternately with
the Remote LED when neither
console is active.

active (the Local LED is out)

2. Turns off when the local console is
active (the Local LED turns on)

3. Flashes on and off alternately with
the Local LED when neither console
is active.

B013-000 Remote (Remote Unit):

LED Indication

Power 1. Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Local Unit

On Line 1. Lights when the remote console is active.

is ok.

2. Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the
Local Unit.

2. Is Off when the local console is active.

3. Is Off when there is a problem with the connection to the
Local Unit.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Symptom Action

No Video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their

TP Wiring Diagram

sockets.

PAIR 3

PAIR 2 PAIR 1

123456 78

W-O W-GO G W-Br BrBl W-Bl

JACK POSITIONS

T568B

AT&T 258A

TP Pin Assignments

Pin Assignment

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

PAIR 4

V OUT B
/V OUT B
V OUT G
V OUT R
/V OUT R
/V OUT G
/DO
DO

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Specifications

Function B013-000 Local B013-000 Remote

Connectors Keyboard 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female 6 pin mini-DIN female

Mouse 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female 6 pin mini-DIN female
Monitor 1 x 15 pin HDB male

Unit To Unit

LEDs 1 Local

Function Keys Local/Auto Select button
Cable Length
Video Resolution
Power Consumption
Housing
Weight 300 g 220 g
Dimensions (L x W x H) 130 x 100 x 35 mm 100 x 80 x 35 mm

1 x 15 pin HDB female

1 Remote

150m [500’] (max.)

1024 x 768; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B*

AC 9V 300mA (max.)

* DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B support is for the Local monitor only.

1 x 15 pin HDB female

8P8C Jack

1 Power On
1 On Line

N/A

Plastic

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PREVENTING RADIO & TV INTERFERENCE

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to prov id e reaso n able p r otection against harmful interference in a resid en tial
installation. This equipment gener ates, u ses an d can r ad iate r ad io f r eq uen cy en er g y , an d if n o t in s talled and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, m ay cau se interference to radio commu n icatio n s. However, there is no guaran tee that interference
will not occur in a particular installatio n . I f th is eq u ip m en t do es cause harmful interference to rad io o r telev ision reception,
which can be determined by tu r n ing the equipment off an d o n, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer en ce b y o n e or
more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the r eceiv in g an tenna; increase the separation between th e eq u ip m en t an d
receiver; connect the equipmen t in to an o u tlet o n a cir cu it d if f er en t f r o m th at wh ich the receiver is connected; consu lt th e
dealer or an experienced radio /telev isio n technician for help. The user m u st u se sh ielded cables and connectors with this
product. Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipm en t.

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year fr om th e
date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacin g ( at its so le optio n) any
such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Retur ned Mater ial Auth orizatio n ( RMA)
number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LI TE ser vice center . Pr oducts mu st be retur ned to TRI PP L I TE or an
authorized TRIPP LITE ser v ice center with transportation char g es p r epaid and must be accompanied by a br ief description of
the problem encountered and p r o o f of d ate an d p lace o f p ur ch ase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been
damaged by accident, negligence o r m isapplication or has been altered or m o d if ied in any way.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, 1TRI PP L IT E MAKE S NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE . So m e states do n ot p erm it
limitation or exclusion of imp lied warranties; therefore, the afor esaid limitation(s) or exclusion( s) m ay n o t ap ply to the
purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WIL L 1T RI PP L I T E BE L I ABL E FOR DI RE CT , I NDI RECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE S ARI SI NG OUT OF T HE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Sp ecif ically , T RI PP L I T E is no t liab le f o r any co sts, su ch as lo st
profits or revenue, loss of equ ipm en t, loss of use of equipment, loss of so f twar e, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by
third parties, or otherwise.

The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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