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TLX CATx Extension Products Manual         

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Rev. B, August 2016 

 

PREFACE 

About Thinklogical 

 

We, the Thinklogical team, are committed to understanding and 

exceeding our customers’ requirements, the first time and every time.

 

Thinklogical  is  the  leading  manufacturer  and  provider  of  fiber  optic  and  CATx  KVM,  video, 
audio,  and  peripheral  extension  and  switching  solutions  used  in  video-rich,  big-data 
computing environments. 

Thinklogical offers the only fiber-optic KVM matrix switches in the world that are accredited 
to the Common Criteria EAL4, TEMPEST Level B, and NATO NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN 
information assurance standards. And Thinklogical Velocity products are the first system with 
both  KVM  and  video  matrix  switching  capabilities  to  be  placed  on  the  Unified  Capabilities 
Approved Product List (UC APL) under the Video Distribution System (VDS) category. 

Governments,  entertainment,  scientific  and  industrial  customers  worldwide  rely  on 
Thinklogical’s  products  and  solutions  for  security,  high  performance,  continuous  operation 
and  ease  of  integration.  Thinklogical  products  are  designed  and  manufactured  in  the  USA 
and are certified to the ISO 9001-2008 standard. 

 

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Summary of Contents for TLX10

Page 1: ...Page 33 TLX CATx Extension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016...

Page 2: ...phone 1 203 647 8700 All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners TLX 10G thinklogical Subject TLX10 and TLX20 CATx Extender Products Manual Revision B August 2016 Website...

Page 3: ...Audio Specifications 17 REGULATORY SAFETY COMPLIANCE 17 Safety Requirements 17 Symbols Found on the Product 17 Regulatory Compliance 17 North America 17 Australia New Zealand 18 European Union 18 Stan...

Page 4: ...the first system with both KVM and video matrix switching capabilities to be placed on the Unified Capabilities Approved Product List UC APL under the Video Distribution System VDS category Governmen...

Page 5: ...meant to call the reader s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is relevant to the subject being discussed BEFORE STARTING ANY PROCEDURE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU READ THE I...

Page 6: ...orts Offers a higher bandwidth solution to address new video resolutions and prepare for future protocols The TLX system reduces cabling by half through higher bandwidth Extend and switch Single displ...

Page 7: ...updates Supports embedded audio with ability to de embed at the Receiver Supports unbalanced analog audio and serial RS 232 Options include USB HID 1 5 Mbps and USB 2 0 480 Mbps DisplayPort HDMI Conn...

Page 8: ...a compact desk top form factor The chassis includes a pair of mounting brackets that can be removed or installed to mount the unit above or below a bench desk or shelf Height 1 25 31 75mm Depth 7 187...

Page 9: ...Page 8 TLX CATx Extension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 Typical TLX CATx Application...

Page 10: ...module status and software updates In band System Management Interface Ethernet on module i e Wiznet Bi color indicator LEDs EDID Table DDC Modes Static Dynamic Remote Acquire Load Custom Supported Ta...

Page 11: ...tension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 Interface Configurations All physical connections to the product use industry standard connectors Non supplied cables that may be needed are comm...

Page 12: ...ls The receiver provides an interface to the monitor audio serial and network devices and USB 2 0 and USB HID devices in applicable models CATx Cables There are currently several versions of CATx cate...

Page 13: ...eral sources through standard copper cables The available connector configurations of the TLX Transmitters can be viewed in detail on pages 10 and 11 Receiver A receiver chassis connects to a viewing...

Page 14: ...B 9F CBL000001 002MR 1 CAT5 2 Meters CBL000015 006FR 2 USB A B 6 ft CBL000016 006FR 2 3 5mm to 3 5mm plug M M 6 ft CBL000103 002MR 1 HDMI 1 4 to HDMI 1 4 2 Meters TLX RMM U00D10 ADP 000019 R 1 RJ 45 t...

Page 15: ...ters 3 5mm to 3 5mm Audio Cable 6 Feet CBL000016 006FR 2 each 3 5mm 3 5mm USB A B Cable 6 Feet CBL000015 006FR 2 each Supplied with all Transmitters and Receivers CAT5 Serial Cable 6 Feet CBL000001 00...

Page 16: ...d SFTP Shielded Foiled Twisted Pair Cabling for TLX applications which can operate over channel lengths of up to 100 meters Assume a 30 derating for 26 AWG CAT6a cabling FPGA and Firmware Upgrade Appl...

Page 17: ...03 002MR 1 HDMI 1 4 HDMI 1 4 TLX RMM U00D10 ADP 000019 R 1 RJ 45 to DB 9M CBL000001 002MR 1 CAT5 2 Meters TLX TMM U00D20 ADP 000025 R 1 RJ 45 to DB 9F CBL000001 002MR 1 CAT5 2 Meters CBL000015 006FR 2...

Page 18: ...dio Line In Out Configuration Safety Requirements Symbols Found on Our Products Markings and labels on the product follow industry standard conventions Regulatory markings found on the products comply...

Page 19: ...uipment Immunity Characteristics EN61000 4 2 1995 Electro Static Discharge Test EN61000 4 3 1996 Radiated Immunity Field Test EN61000 4 4 1995 Electrical Fast Transient Test EN61000 4 5 1995 Power Sup...

Page 20: ...to the unit The format for the date code is 2 digits for the month dash 2 digits for the year plus at least four digits for a unique unit number For example 05 160127 indicates the unit was built in t...

Page 21: ...03 647 8700 Product Customer Support 1 203 647 8798 US Commercial Canada Sales 1 203 647 8715 US Federal Government Sales 1 203 647 8716 Toll Free in the Continental US 1 800 291 3211 International Sa...

Page 22: ...8700 If you need to return your Thinklogical product to us for any reason please get a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA from Thinklogical s Product Support Department 1 203 647 8798 before...

Page 23: ...Page 22 TLX CATx Extension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 Appendix A TLX CATx Video KVM Quick Start Guide...

Page 24: ...Page 23 TLX CATx Extension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 Appendix B RJ45 to DB9 Adapter Pin outs TLX Receiver TLX Transmitter...

Page 25: ...Page 24 TLX CATx Extension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 Appendix C FPGA Program Code Update Procedure...

Page 26: ...ust 2016 Appendix D EDID and DDC for TLX Modules Display Data Channel DDC is a VESA standard transport medium between a CPU s graphics adapter and monitor used to pass EDID Note Most graphics adapters...

Page 27: ...ons therefore the MGMT Port must be used to change DDC modes 1 Connect an active Ethernet cable to the module s MGMT Port 2 Open a Telnet session to the CATx Extender using PuTTY an SSH and Telnet Cli...

Page 28: ...Extension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 4 The Main Menu will appear 5 Type 5 and ENTER to access the Video Parameters 6 The Video Parameters window will open above Select 1 Set DDC PR...

Page 29: ...e 28 TLX CATx Extension Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 7 The default DDC Mode is Dynamic To change modes type y and ENTER 8 To change the DDC Mode to Static for example type 2 then ENT...

Page 30: ...changed to Static How to Change the IP Address of a CATX Extender 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the module s MGMT port 2 Open a Telnet session to the CATx Extender using PuTTY an SSH and Telnet Clien...

Page 31: ...connected via MGMT Port the address can be changed to the user s preference using Option 2 2 Network Parameters on the Main Menu 4 The extender can be configured with a new static IP address or config...

Page 32: ...anual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 How to Configure a PC with a Static IP Address 1 On the PC monitor s bottom tool bar click on the Network icon below 2 Click on Open Network and Sharing Center bel...

Page 33: ...n Products Manual thinklogical Rev B August 2016 4 Right click on the adapter to be configured Local Area Connection in this example and select Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4...

Page 34: ...7 Enter a Network address 192 168 1 in this example and a Host address 43 in this example in the IP address box as shown below 8 Click on Subnet mask The default address will appear automatically 9 En...

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