Rose electronics CATx Manuel utilisateur

ViewLink CATx KVM Extender

10707 Stancliff Road Phone: (281) 933-7673

Houston, Texas www.rose.com

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS

MANUAL

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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.

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accepted without a return authorization number. Contact an authorized repair center or Rose

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Quick Start guide..............................................................................................1

Disclaimer.........................................................................................................2

System introduction..........................................................................................2

Features............................................................................................................3

Package contents.............................................................................................3

Models ..............................................................................................................4

Installation.........................................................................................................5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figures

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

Figure 2. Models...............................................................................................4

Figure 3. Monitor mounting bracket..................................................................5

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

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

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

Figure 7. Firmware update screen..................................................................10

Appendices

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

Appendix B - Specifications............................................................................15

QUICK START GUIDE

ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 1

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

and receiver units are connected together with up to 1,000 feet of standard

CATx cable. The transmitter and receiver are available for PS/2, USB, or

PS?-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).

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.

Figure 1. Quick Installation Diagram

#1 Connect Receiver #2 Connect Transmitter

#3 Connect CATx Cable

#4 Apply power

KVM Station

Switch

INTRODUCTION

2ViewLink 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 1,000 feet. Applications can be executed;

computer maintenance and any function normally done can be performed with

virtually no degradation in video quality and performance.

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 are automatically compensated for and properly adjusted based on

the length 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.

VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 3

Features

Available in models to 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 : 1600 x 1200 (up to 200 feet, 60m)

1280 x 1024 (up to 300 feet, 90m)

1024 x 768 (up to1000 feet, 300m)

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

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

4ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

Models

Transmitters Receivers

PS/2

DB25

USB

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

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

VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 5

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

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.

NOTE: Distance will vary depending on resolution used

6ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

No user adjustments are needed. The ViewLink CATx will automatically

determine the CATx cable length between the transmitter and receiver and

automatically adjust the gain to compensate for the calculated cable length. If

needed, keyboard commands can be issued to fine tune the video gain and

equalization.

Apply power to the receiver unit, KVM monitor, and boot the PC. The monitor

connected to the receiver unit will display a clear, clean image of the boot

sequence.

Operation

Operation of your system is no different than having your keyboard, monitor, and

mouse connected directly to a PC or KVM switch. The only difference is they

can be up to 1,000 feet away. You can operate your system normally, programs

can be executed, maintenance can be performed, and any operation normally

performed can be done with no derogation in video quality and performance.

Keyboard Commands

Command Description

Left Ctrl, Left Shift, e: Perform a cable length measurement

Left Ctrl, Left Shift,

keyboard +: Increase the video gain by 1

Left Ctrl, Left Shift,

keyboard -: Decrease the video gain by 1.

Left Ctrl, Left Shift,

keypad +: increase the video equalization by 1

Left Ctrl, Left Shift,

keypad -: Decrease the video equalization by 1

Left Ctrl, Left Shift, k Saves any changes made

Left Ctrl, Left Shift, i*

(See * Below) Sends Transmitter, CPLD, and receiver firmware version to a

text editor on the CPU the unit is connected. Firmware is

reported as follows:

Transmitter = hxxy,

CPLD = yx,

Receiver = dxxy:

Where x is a decimal digit, and y is an alphabetic character

Left Ctrl, Left Shift, g*

(See * Below) Send the most recent gain, equalization, cable length, autotdr

status, red, green, and blue skew values to a text editor.

* CAUTION: DO NOT EXECUTE THESE COMMANDS WITHOUT A

TEXT EDITOR ACTIVE. A text editor such as notepad must be started and

selected prior to executing these keyboard commands.

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