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DVI-D CATX SWITCH/SPLITTER

CATX DVI-D as Dualhead KVM- Switch (to 3:1) with a local console

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Page 1: ...sources can be switched in turn to a single display The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface RS232 and or by a push button at the device As a 7 port KVM Switch up to 7 Singl...

Page 2: ...ecting CATx cable This manual will tell you all about your new CATX DVI D Switch including how to install operate and troubleshoot it For an introduction to the Converter see Chapter 2 The Converter p...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 4...

Page 5: ...3 2002 The device was tested in a typical configuration with CPU Thursday September 15th 2007 The management This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursu...

Page 6: ...not place a power supply directly on top of a unit Do not obscure a unit s ventilation holes To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible damage to equipment or property please observe the...

Page 7: ...ation Multiplex Repeater 1 Source up to 7 Displays 26 Configuration Multiplex Repeater 2 Sources each up to 3 Displays 26 Configuration Multiplex Repeater 4 Sources on 4 Displays 27 Configuration Cros...

Page 8: ...diagnostic LEDs 53 Setup 54 Operation 54 By serial interface 54 Control commands 54 7 2 Crosspoint Switch 55 Configuration Crosspoint Switch 1 Input 7 Outputs 56 Configuration Crosspoint Switch 2 Inp...

Page 9: ...er commands 81 Call of the command mode 82 Instructions within the command mode 83 Examples 84 7 5 Systeminfo 85 Control command 85 Available Information 85 7 6 Restore Factory Defaults 86 8 Troublesh...

Page 10: ...nvironmental 108 B CATX DVI D Switch Unit 109 Power Supply 109 Interface 109 Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable 109 Type of Interconnection Cable 109 Size and Shipping Weight 109 Environmental 10...

Page 11: ...KVM SWITCH with the help of the provided stickers according to your application 2 Set the DIP switch according to your application 3 Connect CATx DVI D KVM Switch to Local unit with CATx cable s 4 Co...

Page 12: ...tively signals coming from 7 signal sources can be switched in turn to a display The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface RS232 and or by a push button at the device As a 7...

Page 13: ...s one Monitor Keyboard Mouse Dualhead An extender system that supports two Monitors Keyboard Mouse DVI Digital Video standard installed by Digital Display Working Group www ddwg org R G B CLOCK in a d...

Page 14: ...e application for a CATX DVI D Switch System Multiplex Repeater or Crosspoint Switch Up to 7 remote monitors and audio outputs CPU with DVI graphic card and audio output CATx DVI D KVM Extender Local...

Page 15: ...eb cams data sticks etc CATX DVI D KVM devices support only two devices simultaneously keyboard and mouse or keyboard and touch screen etc but not e g keyboard mouse and touch screen simultaneously Yo...

Page 16: ...ad ACS4222A T CATX DVI D KVM Local Unit Audio Dualhead KVM Extender Remote Units ACS4001A R CATX DVI D KVM Remote Unit Singlehead ACS4201A R CATX DVI D KVM Remote Unit Dualhead ACS4022A R CATX DVI D K...

Page 17: ...mpatible with all standard 2 button 3 button and wheel mice The CATX DVI D KVM devices with USB connectors support the extension of keyboard and mouse ONLY use with other HID devices Human Interface D...

Page 18: ...ay be necessary to redefine the source of DDC information for the CPU By default the CATX DVI D KVM Media uses its own internal DDC table If this setting does not satisfy your requirements the DDC tab...

Page 19: ...versal power supply for the CATX DVI D Switch 1x serial cable RJ45 DB9 Female for switching purpose 1x German type power cord 1x sheet of product stickers User manual Quick Setup The following parts s...

Page 20: ...lowing parts should be in your CATX DVI D KVM Remote Unit package CATX DVI D KVM Remote Unit 1x 5V DC universal power supply for the CATX DVI D KVM Remote Unit 1x German type power cord CATx Cross cab...

Page 21: ...according EIA TIA 568A 10BaseT Use of cables from a higher category Cat5e Cat6 Cat7 is possible The use of unshielded CATx cable is possible because of the higher electromagnetic noise sensitivity the...

Page 22: ...te Unit depending on device type 3 Connect the CPU signal source to the Local Unit using the supplied cable s 4 Take the CATX DVI D switch from the packing and also the sheet with the product stickers...

Page 23: ...DVI D switch and Local Unit and between the CATX DVI D switch and Remote Unit Use for this either the provided crossed CATx cable or insert the provided crossed cable with the help of the provided CAT...

Page 24: ...cht definiert Fehler Textmarke nicht definiert or Fehler Textmarke nicht definiert 11 Connect the 5V power supplies to the units Only use the power supply originally supplied with this equipment or a...

Page 25: ...d or mounting parts In 19 rack cabinets the position closely right and left from the CATX DVI D Switch must kept free The CATX DVI D Switch its extenders and power supplies may become warm Do not inst...

Page 26: ...CO Media Remote Units Push button no function in this operating mode Push button no function in this operating mode R L R R R R R R Connect to the DRACO Media Local Unit Connect to the DRACO Media Rem...

Page 27: ...I D Switch as Crosspoint Switch 1x7 Connect to 5V power supply Push button no function in this operating mode LA LB LD LC RA RB RD RC Connect to the CATx DVI D KVM Local Units Connect to the CATx DVI...

Page 28: ...5 R3 R4 R2 R1 R6 L1 L2 Push button for the sequential selection of pre programmed configurations Connect to 5V power supply Connect to the CATx DVI D KVM Local Units Connect to the CATx DVI D KVM Remo...

Page 29: ...ton for the sequential selection of pre programmed configurations Connect to 5V power supply L4 L1 L2 L3 R2 R4 R3 R1 Pushbutton for the sequential selection of pre programmed configurations Connect to...

Page 30: ...Connect to 5V power supply L4 L1 L2 L3 R2 R1 L5 L6 Pushbutton for the sequential selection of pre programmed configurations Connect to 5V power supply Connect to the CATx DVI D KVM Local Units Connect...

Page 31: ...onnect to the CATx DVI D KVM Remote Units Console Video 1 K M L4 L1 L2 L3 R L5 L6 L7 Connect to 5V power supply Connect to the CATx DVI D KVM Local Units CPU Push button for the sequential selection o...

Page 32: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 32 CATX DVI D Switch rear view Serial Interface RS232 Operating Mode DIP switch...

Page 33: ...D KVM Local Remote Unit rear view Connect to 5V power supply Remote keyboard mouse port To CPU DVI graphic card Connect to local DVI monitor INTERCONNECT carries video and data signals connect to Loca...

Page 34: ...ocal Unit with audio CATX DVI D KVM Remote Unit with Audio Audio In To CPU Serial To CPU DVI Connect to CPU USB Audio Out Serial Out Connect to local DVI monitor Remote DVI monitor port Connect to rem...

Page 35: ...aphic card 2 nd local DVI monitor port Connect to local console 2 nd monitor Connect to CPU 1 st DVI graphic card Local DVI monitor port Connect to local console monitor 2 nd remote DVI monitor port C...

Page 36: ...t Connect to remote console 2 nd monitor 1 st remote DVI monitor port Connect to remote console 1 st monitor 2 nd local DVI monitor port Connect to local console 2 nd monitor Connect to CPU DVI cable...

Page 37: ...te Unit with optional audio rear view Connect to 5V power supply Connect to 5V power supply INTERCONNECT carries 2 nd video Connect to Local Remote Unit with CATx cable INTERCONNECT carries 1 st video...

Page 38: ...ow Diagnostic LEDs at CATX DVI D Switch for CATx LED Appearance Diagnostics Power LED Red LED Off On Device not ready Device ready Link Status Orange LED Off Orange On Orange Blinking Green On Green b...

Page 39: ...DIAGNOSTIC 39...

Page 40: ...D Appearance Diagnostics Power LED Red LED Off On Device not ready Device ready Video Okay Green LED Off On No or invalid video signal detected Device ready Link Status Green LED blinking On No CATx c...

Page 41: ...d outputs may be changed In doing so it is possible to interconnect two transmitters this may damage the connected equipment The location of the operating mode selector DIP switch is shown below For t...

Page 42: ...audio signals are distributed and extended each up to 3 outputs 4 incoming DVI audio signals are extended Crosspoint Switch Every port can either be an input to a Local Unit or an output to a Remote...

Page 43: ...console Standard operating mode Reset the CATX DVI D Switch to default settings Factory Reset 1 switch power off 2 set the DIP switch 3 switch power on the device is resetting 4 switch power off 5 se...

Page 44: ...ws at both sides at the bottom of the device Unscrew the UNC type screws on each side of the monitor connectors Carefully displace the lower and upper shells of the case The following diagnostic LEDs...

Page 45: ...the DDC information is taken from internal DDC table from the local monitor or downloaded from the remote monitor and stored in internal table DDC JP1 JP2 From internal table default From local monito...

Page 46: ...nit Open the Local Unit as described above Remove the jumper on JP1 jumpers JP1 and JP2 are open now on dualhead devices remove the JP1 jumper on BOTH PCB s Switch on the Local Unit After a successful...

Page 47: ...tch on the monitor if it is switched off On dualhead devices connect and switch on BOTH monitors The DDC information of the remote monitors is read automatically transferred to the Local Unit and stor...

Page 48: ...ission is terminated when a frame is displayed on the screen If the device switches to the new frame during HSYNC the displaying period of the old frame you may see horizontal screen breaks at the mom...

Page 49: ...be connected to the second stage repeaters allowing up to 49 display units to be headed The distance between a Local Unit and CATX DVI D Switch or between a CATX DVI D Switch and Remote Unit or betwee...

Page 50: ...our Local Units are transferred over CATx cables to one equivalent Remote Unit This allows an extension to the cable length if the usual 140m distance by CATx cables is not sufficient Connect to 5V po...

Page 51: ...OPERATING MODES 51 Example Applications A video audio source is switched over the CATX DVI D Switch to 4 different screens loudspeakers Additionally a control monitor can be attached at the Local Unit...

Page 52: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 52 Three cascaded CATX DVI D Switches each with a local second screen and 13 screens for presentations...

Page 53: ...ance Diagnostics Power LED Red LED Off On Device not ready Device ready Link Status Orange LED Off Orange On No transmission over the CATx cable attached local remote unit is disconnected switched off...

Page 54: ...to the CPU is included in delivery For the complete communication protocol and an explanation of the control characters please see Appendix D Protocol for command mode For communication please set up...

Page 55: ...VI D Switch the transmission continues over CATx cables to up to 7 Remote Units Alternatively a further CATX DVI D Switch slave can be used between the first stage switch and further Remote Units Ther...

Page 56: ...tched on up to 6 outputs and transferred over CATx cables to 6 Remote Units Optionally a further CATX DVI D Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage R1 R3 R2 R4 R5 R6 R7 L Connect to the DR...

Page 57: ...up to 4 outputs and transferred over CATx cables to 4 Remote Units Optionally a further CATX DVI D Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage L1 L2 L3 R2 R4 R5 R3 R1 Connect to the DRACO Med...

Page 58: ...witched on up to 2 outputs also on several and be transferred over CATx cables on up to 2 Remote Units Optionally a further CATX DVI D Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage Push button f...

Page 59: ...transferred over CATx cables to one Remote Unit Optionally a further CATX DVI D Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage Connect to 5V power supply L4 L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 L7 Connect to the DRACO...

Page 60: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 60 Example Application Three video sources are switched over the CATX DVI D Switch on four different screens...

Page 61: ...e respective DEFAULT Mode is selected 1x7 Input I1 is switched to Output O1 2x6 I1 to O1 and I2 to O2 3x5 I1 to O1 I2 to O2 and I3 to O3 4x4 I1 to O1 I2 to O2 I3 to O3 and I4 to O4 5x3 I1 to O1 I2 to...

Page 62: ...cs Power LED Red LED Off On Device not ready Device ready Link Status Orange LED Off Orange On Green blinking No transmission over the CATx cable attached local remote unit is disconnected switched of...

Page 63: ...ion is loaded The macro will only be executed if the push button is not operated for longer than 2 seconds If the push button is released for longer than 2 seconds the operation is cancelled The selec...

Page 64: ...xamples STX 0x54 ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of SW7 see above STX 0x40 0x80 ETX Read the system info version number from the switch STX 0x52 ETX Switch off all local rem...

Page 65: ...Cascading of the CATX DVI D KVM Switch in two stages is in all application areas allowed so up to 49 CPUs to be addressed In addition to the DVI signals and USB for keyboard mouse bi directional stere...

Page 66: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 66 Example Application Four CPUs are switched over the CATX DVI D Switch to one console...

Page 67: ...X DVI D KVM Switches are cascaded it is on the highest level directly after the console The device is Slave if CATX DVI D KVM Switches are cascaded it is on second level directly after the Local Units...

Page 68: ...ange On Orange Blinking Green On Green blinking No transmission over the CATx cable attached local remote unit is disconnected switched off or a broken interconnect cable Connection through CATx cable...

Page 69: ...apidly blinking LED If the last channel is reached the device will cycle to the first channel b By serial interface You can find the allocation of the serial interface under Serial Interface on page 1...

Page 70: ...t the existing connection is disconnected at the same time where Loc No 7Bit date 1 to 7 Examples STX 0x54 ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of SW7 see above STX 0x40 0x80 ETX...

Page 71: ...put of letters does not differentiate between large and lower case SHIFT shifts between upper and lower case Key1 Key2 means that all keys must be pressed at the same time Key1 Key2 means that the key...

Page 72: ...on string delivery status 1 1 CTRL SHIFT I simultaneous 2 Scroll lock Scroll lock press twice rapidly 3 left SHIFT left SHIFT press twice rapidly 4 left CTRL left CTRL press twice rapidly 5 left ALT l...

Page 73: ...mber of the port Caution Applies only to the selected level M x S y RETURN or M 0 x S 0 y RETURN Only in cascaded applications Switch the master to port 0x and the attached slave on port 0y with x and...

Page 74: ...digits 1 to 7 y ASCII digits 1 to 7 Examples CTRL SHIFT I Call the command mode SHIFT 3 Switch immediately to port 3 after call the master is selected M2S5 RETURN Switch the master to port 2 and the...

Page 75: ...in two stages for all applications allowing up to 9 dualhead CPUs to be addressed In addition to the DVI signals and USB for keyboard mouse bi directional stereo audio serial RS232 V24 can be transfe...

Page 76: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 76 Example Application Three CPUs with dualhead graphic cards and local consoles switched over the CATX DVI D Switch to one console...

Page 77: ...CATX DVI D KVM Switches are cascaded it is on highest level directly after the console The device is slave if CATX DVI D KVM Switches are cascaded it is on second level directly after the Local Units...

Page 78: ...Orange On Orange Blinking Green On Green blinking No transmission over the CATx cable attached local remote unit is disconnected switched off or a broken interconnect cable Connection through CATx ca...

Page 79: ...dly blinking LED If the last channel is reached the device will switch to the first channel b By serial interface You can find the allocation of the serial interface under Serial Interface on page 114...

Page 80: ...7Bit date 1 to 7 Examples STX 0x54 ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of SW7 see above STX 0x40 0x80 ETX Read the system info version number from the switch STX 0x4F 0x81 0x81...

Page 81: ...ters does not differentiate between large and lower case SHIFT shifts between upper and lower case Key1 Key2 means that all keys must be pressed at the same time Key1 Key2 means that the keys must be...

Page 82: ...on string delivery status 1 1 CTRL SHIFT I simultaneous 2 Scroll lock Scroll lock press twice rapidly 3 left SHIFT left SHIFT press twice rapidly 4 left CTRL left CTRL press twice rapidly 5 left ALT l...

Page 83: ...mber of the port Caution Applies only to the selected level M x S y RETURN or M 0 x S 0 y RETURN Only in cascaded applications Switch the master to port 0x and the attached slave on Port 0y with x and...

Page 84: ...its 1 to 3 y ASCII digits 1 to 3 Examples CTRL SHIFT I Call the command mode SHIFT 3 Switch immediately to port 3 after call the master is selected M2S1 RETURN Switch the master to port 2 and the slav...

Page 85: ...mplete communication protocol and an explanation of the control characters please see Appendix D Protocol for command mode For communication please set up the format of the serial data communication t...

Page 86: ...the device In the Crosspoint Switch operating mode all macros in memory are reset Standard operating mode Reset the CATX DVI D Switch to default settings Factory Reset 1 switch power off 2 set the DIP...

Page 87: ...tput to see whether or not there is a signal Juddering pictures at video presentations With high monitor resolutions the data volume that can be transferred may exceed the available bandwidth so the d...

Page 88: ...n be transferred may exceed the available bandwidth so the data throughput must be reduced For this the device uses a RLE compression algorithm If the necessary compression factor is not reached not a...

Page 89: ...ll part of the total problem Hint Use a display with a shorter response time please note the response time indicated by the manufacturer is a measure of how quickly two successive pictures can be disp...

Page 90: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 90 Appendix A Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the CATX DVI D CATX DVI D as Multiplex Repeater with audio option...

Page 91: ...APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 91 Three cascaded CATX DVI D as Multiplex Repeater and a total of 13 screens for presentations...

Page 92: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 92 CATX DVI D as Crosspoint Switch here 3x Input 4x Output...

Page 93: ...APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 93 CATX DVI D as Singlehead KVM Switch to 7 1 optional with a local console and or serial audio option...

Page 94: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 94 CATX DVI D as Dualhead KVM Switch to 3 1 with a local console...

Page 95: ...APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 95...

Page 96: ...n the list of parts delivered allow covering unused device positions Rack mount kit ACS1009A RMK List of parts delivered Mounting instruction Align the holes on the base plate with the vacant screw ho...

Page 97: ...osition you can mount a rack mountable p s u type ACS2209A PS instead of a regular device This p s u is capable of powering up to three devices Please note Use the rear mounting holes to fix the p s u...

Page 98: ...arts delivered allow covering unused device positions Rack mount kit ACS2209A RMK List of parts delivered Mounting instruction Align the holes on the base plate with the vacant screw holes on the base...

Page 99: ...t ACS2209A RMK allows mounting of up to 4 devices In the lefthand position you can mount a rack mountable p s u type ACS2209A PS instead of a regular device This p s u is capable of powering up to thr...

Page 100: ...udio link Transmission Method Digitised virtually CD quality audio 16 bit 38 4 KHz Signal Levels Line Level 5 Volts Pk Pk maximum Input Impedance 47K Local Unit Connectors 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket...

Page 101: ...simultaneously No setup is required unless a microphone is connected to the Remote Unit Connect up as follows Take the line level output from your sound card green connector and connect to Line In on...

Page 102: ...n Command byte in the range of 0x40 0x6F see the list of allowed commands below Data Bytes a Binary data in order to prevent that during the transmission of binary data control statements or control c...

Page 103: ...ther commands a Errors occurred NAK b No errors ACK c Optional reply telegram with data a repeat telegram b next command c receive and process the replay telegram Telegrams global functions Function T...

Page 104: ...UT STX 0x47 OUTPUT No INPUT No ETX ACK 2 switch off a single OUTPUT STX 0x48 OUTPUT No ETX ACK 3 switch a single OUTPUT feedback channel to INPUT STX 0x4B INPUT No OUTPUT No ETX ACK 4 switch off a sin...

Page 105: ...f computers what type of keyboard brand of mouse make and model of monitor type and make of cable etc Any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse The resul...

Page 106: ...implementation is constructed for HID devices HID is a device class enabling inputs to a CPU Touch screens graphic tablets fingerprint sensors are also HID devices Some devices install additional devi...

Page 107: ...Gigabit Ethernet Serial Any transfer speed up to a maximum of 19 200 Baud RTS CTS DTR DSR are sent across link hardware handshake Audio Bi directional stereo audio link Maximum Length of Interconnect...

Page 108: ...0x165mm 8 3 x5 5 x6 5 Weight 1 6 kg 3 5lb CATX DVI D KVM Dualhead or CATX DVI D KVM w Audio serial 103 x 143 x 42mm 4 x5 6 x1 1 2 devices Weight Local Remote 0 6kg 1 3lb each Shipping box 260x210x150m...

Page 109: ...Tx installation cable AWG24 solid cable S UTP Cat5 cable acc EIA TIA 56A TSB 36 or Digital STP 17 03170 Four pairs AWG 24 Wiring acc EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT CATx patch cable AWG26 8 stranded cable S UT...

Page 110: ...D S data 2 10 T M D S data 1 18 T M D S data 0 3 T M D S data 2 GND 11 T M D S data 1 GND 19 T M D S data 0 GND 4 n c 12 n c 20 n c 5 n c 13 n c 21 n c 6 DDC Input SCL 14 5V high impedance 22 T M D S...

Page 111: ...D S data 1 22 T M D S data 0 3 T M D S data 2 SHLD 13 T M D S data 1 SHLD 23 T M D S data 0 SHLD 4 GND 14 T M D S clock 24 HP DET 5 Sense in 15 T M D S clock 25 GND 6 Sense Out 16 RS232 RTS 26 DDC da...

Page 112: ...oard Mouse connector USB type B Connector Local Unit Pin Signal 1 VCC 5V Red 2 Data White 3 Data Green 4 GND Black Keyboard Mouse connector USB type A Connector Remote Unit Pin Signal 1 VCC 5V Red 2 D...

Page 113: ...ORS 113 Serial Interface audio serial option Connector Remote Unit Connector Local Unit Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 n c 1 n c 2 RxD 2 RxD 3 TxD 3 TxD 4 DTR 4 DTR 5 GND 5 GND 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 RTS 7 RTS 8 CTS...

Page 114: ...DVI D CATX SWITCH SPLITTER 114 B CATX DVI D Switch Unit Serial Interface switch socket DCE Pin Pin 1 5V Out 5 TxD Out 2 n c 6 RxD In 3 DSR In 7 n c 4 GND 8 n c 1 8...

Page 115: ...APPENDIX H CONNECTORS 115 C All CATX DVI D Devices Power Supply Pin Signal Inner 5V Outer GND CATx Interfaces Wiring acc EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT Pin Pin 1 D1 5 D3 2 D1 6 D2 3 D2 7 D4 4 D3 8 D4 1 8...

Page 116: ...SPLITTER 116 Appendix I Connection Cable Serial cable to connect the CATX DVI D Switch to CPU Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 n c 1 5V 2 RxD 2 n c 3 TxD 3 DSR 4 DTR 4 GND 5 GND 5 TxD 6 DSR 6 RxD 7 RTS 7 n c...

Page 117: ...to the CATX DVI D Switch you will need the supplied cross cables A direct connection at EIA TIA wiring is NOT possible at the moment Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 D1 white green 1 white brown 2 D1 green 2 b...

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