
System overview
SDL4/DVI Converter User's manual V1.12
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3.3 Connection options
3.3.1 SDL4-DVI connection option
With the SDL4/DVI Converter, monitors and panels that are only equipped with a DVI interface can also be con-
nected to a B&R industrial PC with SDL4 even over long distances.
Various USB devices can be connected to the 3 available USB interfaces (e.g. keyboard, mouse).
Monitor/Panel
B&R industrial PC
USB devices
DVI-D cable
SDL3/SDL4 cables
SDL4/DVI Converter
Power supply (SELV/PELV)
Power supply
Maximum cable length for SDL4: 100 m
Maximum cable length for DVI and USB: 5 m
Necessary components:
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Monitor or panel with DVI interface
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B&R industrial PC with SDL4 interface
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SDL4/DVI Converter
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DVI-D cable, SDL3/SDL4 cable
Optional components:
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USB devices and USB cables
Limitations
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Service and diagnostic data is not transferred.
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Data transfer is limited to the DVI specification (single link). If SDL panels are connected, they can only
be used as DVI display units.