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© 2000 - INLINE, Inc. DAT104 Operation Manual - V1.0 12/1/00
Installation
This section offers step-by-step instructions for installing the DAT104 distribution amplifier. An
Application Diagram is provided on the following page.
Note: Read the instructions carefully before initiating the installation procedure. Make sure
there is no power connected to the DAT104 and all power switches are in the OFF position.
1. Place / Install the DAT104 - at the desired location. Make sure that the distribution
amplifier is seated on a flat surface or is securely installed in a standard 19” equipment rack
using an optional IN9080 rack shelf. When attaching any INLINE unit to an INLINE rack
mount shelf, the four (4) rubber feet must be removed from the bottom of the unit. Secure
the unit to the rack mount shelf using two (2) #6 - 32 x ¼” long screws (provided with the
rack shelf). Two units can be mounted side-by-side on a single rack shelf, or a single unit
may be mounted along with an optional IN9088B blank plate. Together, the DAT104 and
the IN9080 fit snugly in a 1U rack space.
2. Connect all Display Devices - to the DAT104 output connectors using IN9700 Series
High Performance Digital Video cables or DFP / DVI Patch Cables (available in a variety
of lengths - see page 6). Be sure to connect a display to Output 1.
Unlike analog video signals that degrade gradually over long cable
runs, TMDS digital signals work perfectly up to a certain cable length
where “random noise” intrusion begins and then quickly dominates the
signal. When SXGA TMDS digital signals are run through
conventional DFP / DVI patch cables, random noise encroachment can
sometimes begin after the first 15 - 20 feet of transmission! To
overcome these distance limitations, special differential-pair cables
must be used to permit longer cable runs. INLINE IN9700 Series DFP
/ DVI Extension Cables are specifically engineered to carry TMDS
digital signals up to 75 feet (XGA resolution) while maintaining signal
integrity.
3. Connect the Video Source - to the DAT104 MDR20 input connector using IN9700
Series High Performance Digital Video cables or DFP / DVI Patch Cables (available in a
variety of lengths - see page 6).
Note: All unused outputs are automatically terminated, eliminating the need for termination plugs.
Regardless of the application, a display device must be connected to
Output 1 (Local Display). This output port is essential for establishing
signal protocol with the computer graphics card.
4. Apply Power to the Unit - using the IN9230 IEC to Edison Power Cord (U.S. only).
The power LED on the front of the unit will illuminate.
5. Turn On - the computer, local display and remote monitors.
