Rose electronics AUTO EQUALIZATION Manuel utilisateur

ViewLink CATx

Micro-Mini KVM Extender

10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933-7673

Houston, Texas www.rose.com

AUTO EQUALIZATION AND AUTO SKEW MODELS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

MANUAL

LIMITED WARRANTY

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or any means,

electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Rose

Electronics.

Rose Electronics Part # MAN-VLC5

Printed In the United States of America - Revision 2.0

Rose Electronics®warrants the ViewLink™ CATx to be in good working order for one year from the date

of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working

order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace

the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All

replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics. This limited warranty does not include service to

repair damage to the Unit resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or unauthorized modification of the

Unit, including static discharge and power surges.

Limited Warranty service may be obtained by delivering this unit during the one-year warranty period to

Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center providing a proof of purchase date. If this Unit is delivered

by mail, you agree to insure the Unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping

charges to the warranty service location, and to use the original shipping container or its equivalent. You

must call for a return authorization number first. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a

return authorization number. Contact an authorized repair center or Rose Electronics for further

information.

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION

TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY

NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTIED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE

REMEDY SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL ROSE

ELECTRONICS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST

SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF

OR THE INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN IF ROSE ELECTRONICS OR AN AUTHORIZED

DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY

ANY OTHER PARTY.

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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of he FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this

equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual

are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owner.

IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89/336EEC & 73/23EEC

This equipment complies with the

requirements of the European EMC Directive

89/336/EEC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Disclaimer............................................................................................................1

System introduction .............................................................................................1

Features...............................................................................................................2

Package contents ................................................................................................2

Models .................................................................................................................3

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

Installing the Switch model –............................................................................4

Installing the Video only model -......................................................................5

Operation.............................................................................................................6

Keyboard Commands..........................................................................................6

Keyboard Commands - Country Codes...............................................................7

Keyboard Commands – Skew Adjustment (Skew models only) .........................7

Flash Utility features / procedure.........................................................................8

TroubleShooting ................................................................................................11

Maintenance and Repair....................................................................................12

Technical Support..............................................................................................12

Safety.................................................................................................................13

Figures

Figure 1. Quick Installation Diagram ...................................................................6

Figure 2. Models..................................................................................................3

Figure 3. Monitor mounting bracket.....................................................................4

Figure 4. Flash Scan Screen...............................................................................9

Figure 5. Flash Port Configuration.......................................................................9

Figure 6. Flash scan ..........................................................................................10

Appendices

Appendix A – Part Numbers..............................................................................14

Appendix B – Specifications..............................................................................15

Appendix C – Grounding ...................................................................................16

Appendix D – Video Only Model........................................................................17

Appendix E – DDC – EDID table acquisition procedure....................................17

QUICK START GUIDE

Quick Start guide

The ViewLink system consists of a transmitter unit that connects to the video,

keyboard, and mouse ports on a PC, server, or to a KVM switch and a receiver

unit that connects to a keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The transmitter and

receiver units are connected together with up to 1,000 feet of solid CATx cable

(Distance depends on the resolution used). The transmitter and receiver are

available for PS/2, USB, or PS/2-USB systems. This section briefly describes

the installation procedures. Refer to the following steps and diagram to install

your ViewLink Catx.

Step #1 –Connect the Receiver unit to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse

cables on your KVM station. Connect the provided power adapter to

the Receiver unit’s power input jack.

Step #2 –Connect the Transmitter unit to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse

ports on your PC. Depending on your ViewLink CATx model, connect

it to either the PS/2 (MiniDin6) or USB ports. If you are connecting to

a KVM switch using the DB25 model, connect it to the KVM port on

the switch.

Step #3 –Connect the Receiver and Transmitter units together using up to

1,000 feet of CATx cable (CAT5, 5e, or 6).

Step #4 –Apply power to the KVM monitor, the Receiver unit, and boot your PC

(turn on the KVM switch if using the DB25 model).

Note: All equipment should be tied to a common low resistance ground.

When you initialize the extender, it automatically senses the cable distance

between the transmitter and receiver unit, adjusts the compensation and sets

up everything for you. Refer to the manual instructions for additional

information.

(See Appendix C and D for grounding and video only models)

Figure 1. Quick Installation Diagram

#1 Connect Receiver #2 Connect Transmitter

#3 Connect CATx Cable

#4 Apply power

KVM Station

Switch

INTRODUCTION

VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the

manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does

the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the

information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change

the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.

The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the

product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control. The

manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising

directly or indirectly from the use of this product.

System introduction

Thank you for choosing the Rose ElectronicsViewLinkCATx enhanced

KVM extender. The ViewLink CATx is the result of Rose Electronics

commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding

workplace. The ViewLink CATx has proven to be a valuable investment for any

business, big or small, that has a need to access computers, servers, or KVM

switches from remote locations. Using the ViewLink CATx to remotely access

your computer has several applications that make it convenient for the users.

You can locate your computers in a secure area and access them from other

unsecured areas. Computers used in hazardous industrial environments can be

accessed remotely, keeping the users safe and unexposed to any hazards.

The ViewLink CATx system consists of two Units, a transmitter Unit and a

receiver Unit. The transmitter connects easily to your computer or KVM switch.

The receiver Unit connects to a remote keyboard, video monitor and a mouse.

The transmitter and receiver units are connected together with industry

standard CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 shielded or unshielded, solid core twisted-pair

cable terminated with RJ45M connectors. All models can extend the distance

from the CPU up to 300 or 1,000 feet. Applications can be executed, computer

maintenance performed, and any function normally done can be performed with

virtually no degradation in video quality and performance. Touchscreen

applications are also supported using the special designed ViewLink CATx.

Installation only takes a few minutes since the ViewLink CATx automatically

sets up various parameters and functions based on your system topology.

There are no jumpers to set or adjustment knobs to turn. Parameters like video

gain and color skew are automatically compensated for and properly adjusted

based on the length and type of CATx cable used. Some fine tuning can easily

be done using keyboard commands, but are rarely needed.

The only cable needed is a CATx cable to connect the transmitter to the

receiver. CATx cable can be ordered from Rose Electronics in 25-1,000 foot

lengths.

2VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

Features

Available in automatic skew and non-skew models that connect to

computers with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, computers with USB

keyboard and mouse ports, or KVM switches with DB25F KVM ports

Extend a KVM station from a CPU using a single CATx cable

Resolution : Up to 1920 x 1440 @ 60Hz @ 300’

1024 x 768 @ 60Hz @ 1,000’

ViewLink CATx uses a microprocessor to emulate the keyboard and mouse

for plug and play operation. The keyboard and mouse on the receiver Unit

do not have to be connected for the PC to boot; only the transmitter Unit

must be connected to the PC

Compatible with Rose Electronics family of KVM switches such as

ServeView Pro, UltraView Pro and UltraMatrix

Operating system independent

Status indicator LEDs on each RJ45 connector

All settings and video tuning are performed automatically. No user

adjustments are needed to achieve a crystal clear display on the receiver

KVM monitor. (Manual adjustments are available using special keyboard

commands)

Package contents

The package contents consist of the following:

The ViewLink CATx transmitter and receiver units as ordered

Power adapter for receiver Unit

Installation and operations manual

PS/2 “Y” cable for receiver unit

CATx and other cables are usually ordered separately. If the package contents

are not correct, contact Rose Electronics or your reseller, so the problem can

be quickly resolved.

Rose Electronics web site

Visit out web site at www.rose.com for additional information on the ViewLink

CATx and other products that are designed for data center applications,

classroom environments and other applications.

About this manual

This manual covers the installation and operation of the ViewLink CATx

models.

MODELS

VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

Models

Transmitters

Receivers

PS/2

Video

Only

USB

Video

Only

Transmitter with 2-PS/2 cables and 1-USB cable is available

The PC model

connects directly

to the keyboard,

monitor and

mouse ports on

a PC

The DB25

model

connects

directly to the

KVM port of a

KVM switch

Figure 2. Models

INSTALLATION

4VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

The only cable needed to install the basic configuration of the ViewLink CATx

is the CATx cable that connects the transmitter to the receiver. Care should

be used when routing the CATx cable. Avoid routing the cable close to

machinery or electronic equipment. The electro-mechanical emissions may

cause interference and undesirable video performance.

Installation

Installing the ViewLink CATx is a very easy plug-and-play process. For the PC, PS/2

and USB models simply connect the HD15M connector on the transmitter to the

HD15F video out connector on the PC. Connect the PS/2 or USB keyboard and

mouse cables to the corresponding connector ports on the PC. Connect the receiver

directly to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables used for the KVM station.

Connect the power adapter to the receiver unit’s power port. Finally, connect the

transmitter’s RJ45 connector to the receiver’s RJ45 connector using up to 1,000 feet of

CATx cable.

If you are using a flat panel monitor, Rose Electronics has designed a universal

mounting bracket that can be attached to any edge of a receiver unit and secured to

the back of a flat panel monitor. An example of using this bracket is shown below.

The bracket can be mounted vertically (as shown) or horizontally.

Figure 3. Monitor mounting bracket

NOTE: See Appendix C and D for proper grounding and video only installation

Installing the Switch model –

For the Switch DB25 model, connect the transmitter’s DB25M connector to a KVM

switch’s DB25F KVM input connector. Connect the receiver directly to the keyboard,

monitor, and mouse cables used for the KVM station. Connect the power adapter to

the receiver unit’s power port. Finally, connect the transmitter’s RJ45 connector to the

receiver’s RJ45 connector using up to 1,000 feet of CATx cable.

NOTE1: Distance will vary depending on resolution used

NOTE2: See Appendix “E” for DDC – EDID acquisition procedure

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