ATEN CE600, User Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The CE600 / CE602 is a DVI and USB based KVM Extender with RS-232
serial functionality. It allows access to a computer system from a remote
console (USB keyboard, monitor, and mouse). Because it allows access to a
computer system from a remote console, the CE600 / CE602 is perfect for use
in any type of installation where you need to place the console where it is
conveniently accessible, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe
location – away from the dust and dirt of the factory floor, or the harsh
environmental influence of a construction site, for example. This allows users
to deploy system equipment over large distances.
The CE600 / CE602 is 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 the most convenient location for user access. This is ideal for managing
highly confidential data systems.
The CE600 uses one Cat 5e cable (DVI Single Link) to support up to 1920 x
1200 video resolution. The CE602 can support up to 2560 x 1600 (DVI Dual
Link) resolution and requires a second Cat 5e cable to transfer HDCP, RS-232,
microphone and dual link signals.
The CE600 / CE602 improves on previous designs by: 1) featuring Dual Link
(for CE602); 2) the addition of an RS-232 port, on both the Local and Remote
Units – the RS-232 port on the Local Unit allows you to connect to a PC, while
the RS-232 port on the Remote Unit allows you to connect serial devices such
as touchscreens and barcode scanners;3) using inexpensive Cat 5e cable
instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard DVI cables, for a much neater,
more convenient, more reliable data transfer connection; 4) featuring a custom
ASIC to ensure the utmost in reliability and compatibility.
Furthermore, the CE600 / CE602 features an EQ switch on the Remote Unit to
adjust the picture on the remote console.
Setup is as easy as can be – simply connect the computer system box; run the
Cat 5e cable up to 60 meters to the Remote Unit; and plug the remote console
into the Remote Unit.