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VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

 

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Features 

 

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  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 

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

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  Resolution :  1600 x 1200 (up to 200 feet, 60m) 

 

1280 x 1024 (up to 300 feet, 90m) 

 

1024 x  768  (up to1000 feet, 300m) 

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  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 

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  Compatible with Rose Electronics family of KVM switches such as 

ServeView Pro, UltraView Pro and UltraMatrix 

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  Operating system independent 

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  Status indicator LEDs on each RJ45 connector 

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  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: 

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  The ViewLink CATx transmitter and receiver units as ordered 

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  Power adapter for receiver Unit 

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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. 

Summary of Contents for CATx

Page 1: ...ViewLink CATx KVM Extender 10707 Stancliff Road Phone 281 933 7673 Houston Texas www rose com INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...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 DURAT...

Page 3: ...ENTS 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 ...

Page 4: ...eatures 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 ...

Page 5: ...er 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 fee...

Page 6: ...ent 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 U...

Page 7: ...ndependent 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 Powe...

Page 8: ...s 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 interfere...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ...an 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 equalizatio...

Page 11: ...If the country code is a double digit 10 35 enter both numbers followed by enter Each key is pressed and released and no more than 2 seconds can elapse between any two keys of the sequence or the command will abort The command only has to be entered once ServSwitch Brand Mini CAT5 KVM Extender saves the value in flash The entered value does not change if the unit is flashed with new code Code Coun...

Page 12: ...n instructions to properly install the flash utility When installation of the flash utility is complete connect the ViewLink CATx receiver unit s RJ45F Link connector to the serial port Com1 DB9M on the PC the flash utility program was installed on using the flash utility cable RJ45M to DB9F cable P N CAB ATRF Connect the power adapter to the ViewLink CATx receiver unit and apply power With all ca...

Page 13: ...VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 9 Figure 4 Flash Scan Screen Figure 5 Flash Port Configuration ...

Page 14: ... updated firmware to the ViewLink CATx click on File then Load New Firmware Select the downloaded firmware update file to load This will be a file with hex file extension Figure 7 show the flash update screen which shows the progress and when finished the status of the flash process When the message New firmware successfully loaded on device displays the ViewLink CATx product is updated and ready ...

Page 15: ...if applicable o Check HD15 video connection at the receiver and transmitter o Verify video is present at the video card output Keyboard has no effect o Keyboard and mouse cables reversed at the PC o Check keyboard cable connection at the Receiver Mouse erratic or not functioning o Mouse and keyboard cables reversed at the PC o Check mouse cable connection at the Receiver No video keyboard or mouse...

Page 16: ...or equivalent insured and shipped to Rose Electronics Attn RA__________ 10707 Stancliff Road Houston Texas 77099 USA Technical Support If you are experiencing problems or need assistance in setting up configuring or operating your CrystalView Plus consult the appropriate sections of this manual If however you require additional information or assistance please contact the Rose Electronics Technica...

Page 17: ...designed for this Unit Use only a grounded three wire electrical outlet Use only the power adapter provided with the ViewLink CATx Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill clear from this Unit Liquids and foreign objects might come in contact with voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical shock Operate this Unit only when the cover is in place Do not ...

Page 18: ...U Single access USB VGA Kit P N Description VLK TMVPRAVP Single access PS 2 VGA VLK TMVURAVU Single access USB VGA VLK TMVBRAVP Single access PS 2 USB to PS 2 VGA VLK TMVBRAVU Single access PS 2 USB to USB VGA W option Auto Skew compensation Cables Description CAB 08C5UTPnnn CAT5 unshieded twisted pair CAB 08C6UTPnnn CAT6 unshieded twisted pair CAB 08C5STPnnn CAT5 shieded twisted pair CAB 08C6STPn...

Page 19: ...SVGA VGA XGA RGB Levels 0 7V p p Sync type Separate composite TTL level Support Keyboards PS 2 USB Video VGA SVGA XGA RGB Mouse PS 2 two button Microsoft Compatible Mouse Logitech Compatible Mouse USB Connectors PS 2 model Video HD15F Keyboard PS 2 Mouse PS 2 USB model Video HD15F Keyboard USB type A Mouse USB type A PS 2 USB model has 2 PS 2 and 1 USB cable Interconnect CATx UTP STP EIA CAT5 5e 6...

Page 20: ...10707 Stancliff Road Phone 281 933 7673 Houston Texas 77099 WWW ROSE COM ...

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