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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide 28-Nov-05 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Dual Video Channel Kits Model SDMX/S2 Model SDMX/SA2 Dual Video/Local Access Channel Kits Model SDMX/D2 Model SDMX/DA2 Dual Video Remote Units Model SDMX/R2 Model SDMX/RA2... -
Page 3: Cautions And Notes
Notices Cautions and Notes The following symbols are used in this guide: CAUTION. This indicates an important operating instruction that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or property, loss of data, or personal injury. This indicates important information to help you make the best use of NOTE. - Page 4 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation please note the following installation guidelines: • Do not use to link between buildings. • Only use in dry, indoor environments. • If the building has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the Local and Remote units is on the same phase.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Quick Setup Command Summary Overview Introduction Glossary Features Product Range Compatibility How to Use This Guide Installation Package Contents Interconnection Cable Requirements Remote Unit Installation Local Unit Installation Connection to Rackmount Hub Local Units Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Command Mode Adjusting Video Other Remote Configuration &... - Page 6 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Appendix A: Example Applications Appendix B: SDBR3 Mounting Kit Appendix C: Remote Unit: Flash Upgrading & External Configuration Appendix D: Cable Pinning Appendix E: Audio/Serial Ports: Operation & Multi-Port Configuration Appendix F: Obtaining Technical Support Appendix G: Specifications Appendix H: EU Regulatory Compliance Appendix I: North American Regulatory Compliance...
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Page 7: Quick Setup
Quick Setup 1. Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system and optimize the video signals. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual. Refer to the command summary on the next page when following this procedure. -
Page 8: Command Summary
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Command Summary By using a specific ‘hot’ key sequence, you can put the Remote console keyboard into a Command Mode. From this, you can use various keys and key combinations to equalize the video signal and generally configure the extender system. -
Page 9: Overview
Overview 2. Overview Introduction The SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Series enables two channels of high-resolution video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, and, optionally, stereo audio and serial port signals to be communicated up to 50m over CATx (Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher) UTP/STP 4-pair cable. - Page 10 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Local Access SDMX/D2, SDMX/DA2 only. LOCAL unit KVM extension over CATx cables up to 50m. REMOTE unit Audio Transmission Serial Transmission SDMX/SA2, SDMX/DA2 SDMX/SA2, SDMX/DA2 Figure 1 SDMX PS/2 Mini KVM extender system...
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Page 11: Features
Overview Features Members of the SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Series offer the following features: • Supports high video resolution for use with TFT displays: 1600x1200@75Hz up to 50m • All control and video tuning made through attached keyboard. • Settings stored in EEPROM memory. •... -
Page 12: Product Range
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Product Range There are six products in the range: Dual Video Channel Kit (Standard) SDMX/S2 Dual Video Channels, PS/2 KB & Mouse Local Unit (Single Access) + Remote Unit SDMX/D2 Dual Video Channels, PS/2 KB & Mouse... - Page 13 However, it is not possible to mix Standard and Audio products within a system except for video only applications. SDMX units are not currently compatible with SDLink SUN or SDLink Serial (no audio) products. Standard Family Audio Family SDMX/S2, SDMX/D2, SDMX/R2 SDMX/SA2, SDMX/DA2, SDMX/RA2 SDLink1 SDLink2 SDLink1/AU...
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Page 14: How To Use This Guide
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the SDMX PS/2 Mini range of KVM extenders. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: Connection &... -
Page 15: Installation
Installation 3. Installation For first-time users we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing full installation. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with the KVM extender system more conveniently. -
Page 16: Interconnection Cable Requirements
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or Level 7) cable terminated with RJ45 plugs. Interconnect cables must be solid-core type. Stranded patch cable will give poor results over longer distances. -
Page 17: Remote Unit Installation
Installation Remote Unit Installation To install a Remote unit: 1. Switch off all devices. 2. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse to the Remote unit as shown in Figure 2. These ports may also be attached to the CPU side of a KVM switch in order to have a Remote CPU. - Page 18 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range SDMX/SA2, SDMX/DA2 and SDMX/RA2 only Connect to speakers and Connect to serial device, microphone. such as a touch screen. Connect to Connect to Connect PS/2 Connect supplied second monitor. Primary monitor. keyboard and mouse. 5V PSU. Figure 2 Remote Unit –...
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Page 19: Local Unit Installation
Installation Local Unit Installation To install a Local unit: 1. It is recommended that the PC and other devices are switched off before connection. 2. Using the supplied CPU KVM cable(s), connect the keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse connectors on the computer (or KVM switch) to the corresponding connectors on the Local unit as shown in Figure 4. - Page 20 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Local Console Connections Audio/Serial Connections (SDMX/D2 and SDMX/DA2 only) (SDMX/SA2 and SDMX/DA2 only) Connect to Local Connect to Connect to audio Connect to PS/2 keyboard and Local ports on computer. serial port on mouse. monitors. computer.
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Page 21: Connection To Rackmount Hub Local Units
Installation Connection to Rackmount Hub Local Units Remote units are compatible with CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hubs belonging to the same family: Family Remote Units Compatible Local Rack Hubs Standard SDMX/R2 ACU1006RA, ACU1006DRA, ACU1012RA Audio SDMX/RA2 ACU1006VRA, ACU1006DVRA Video only: ACU1006RA, ACU1012RA The following features may not be available when Remote units are used with these Rack Hubs: DDC Emulation (see page 25), DDC Transfer (see page 26), Private Mode Video Blanking Toggle (see page 21). - Page 22 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range 5V PSU Figure 6 SDRK/6 rack used with SDMX/R2 Remote Units to extend dual video...
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Page 23: Remote Unit Configuration & Operation
Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Cat5/5e/6 cables are specifically designed for networking applications and not for transmitting analog video. Your SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender includes, and requires, advanced technology to enable its use at high screen resolutions. This section describes how to optimize the video signal, configure the Extender system and operate the Remote unit. - Page 24 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Status LEDs in Command Mode In Command Mode, the Remote unit: • Illuminates the yellow Interconnect 1 LED continuously (see Figure 5). Note. The Yellow LED on Interconnect 2 is not lit. • Flashes the status LEDs (Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock) on the connected keyboard to indicate the selected video channel (to which adjustments will be applied).
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Page 25: Adjusting Video
Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Adjusting Video PS/2 Mini Extender Remote units incorporate video equalization circuitry, allowing you to compensate for the loss in image quality that occurs when video signals are transmitted along CATx cables. At the factory, Remote units are configured to optimize the video signals for Interconnect cables up to 25m in length. -
Page 26: Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options The SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Series has additional commands to reset the keyboard and mouse, to restore the factory default configuration, change DDC settings, and to initiate and control a Private mode session (Dual Access models only). - Page 27 Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Private Mode On dual access systems, a user at one console can lock out the other console by triggering a ‘Private Mode’ function. This prevents the other console from being used even if the two-second inactivity timeout period expires. To indicate that the Private Mode session is active, the extender system: •...
- Page 28 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Transferring DDC Information To support non-standard screen settings or other features, it is possible to read and store DDC information into the Local Unit directly from the monitors connected to the Remote Unit. You only need to carry out this procedure once; the Extender Units store the DDC information in non-volatile memory and restore it at power-up.
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Page 29: Local Unit Operation
Power Local units (SDMX/S2 and SDMX/SA2) may require an external 5V PSU (SDLink/PSK): • For video only applications. • If the PC cannot provide sufficient power through the keyboard connection. - Page 30 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Local Console Commands After pressing the initial ‘hot’ key sequence on the Local keyboard, you can issue a number of commands by pressing additional keys. These commands allow you to control a Private mode session on the Local console, reset the keyboard and mouse or restore the Local Unit’s factory default settings.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting Video The image is not sharp, or is badly smeared. Have you adjusted the video equalization? Follow the instructions on page 23. Check the Interconnect cable between the Remote and Local units. Is it of the recommended type (see page 13)? Is it intact along its entire length and securely connected at both ends? Is it wired correctly (see page 39)? Ensure that all video connections throughout the system are attached... -
Page 32: Keyboard & Mouse
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Jitter is evident on video. Adjust the clock and/or phase on your flat-panel. Contact Technical Support if this fails to improve the situation. Are you testing a system using a coiled drum of CATx cable? Try uncoiling the cable. -
Page 33: Audio
Troubleshooting When I ‘hot-plug’ the Local unit, the mouse no longer moves. When connecting the Local unit to a live system, connect the mouse cable to the CPU before keyboard connection to ensure the mouse is enabled. Try issuing the Mouse Recovery command. Some of the mouse buttons don’t work. -
Page 34: General Questions
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range General Questions Is it possible to use a cable longer than 50m? It might be possible to use a longer cable at lower resolutions but video quality will degrade substantially beyond about 75m. However, we do not recommend this and cannot guarantee that it will work. -
Page 35: Appendix A: Example Applications
(Figure 8). Requires two SDMX/DA2 kits. • Extender system with second screen for security monitoring (Figure 9). Requires one SDMX/S2 kit. For more specific information about these, or any other complex applications, please discuss suitable extension architecture with Technical Support. - Page 36 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range SDRK/6A Extender Hub Takes primary video, keyboard, mouse, audio and serial signals from each CPU (only two shown). 5V PSU SDRK/6 Extender Hub Takes secondary video from each CPU. 5V PSU required. SDMX/RA2 Remote units connect to KVM console and secondary monitor.
- Page 37 Appendix A: Example Applications KVM switch Local access ports connect to single KVM console through a multi- head KVM switch. 2 x SDMX/DA2 kits Remote units connect to touch screens. Figure 8 Touch screen network with local access to CPU through KVM switch...
- Page 38 Local Unit Takes KVM signals from standard PC and secondary video from security system. SDMX/S2 Remote Unit Connects to KVM console. Secondary monitor used for security monitoring. Figure 9 Extender system using SDMX/S2 kit with second screen for security monitoring...
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Page 39: Appendix B: Sdbr3 Mounting Kit
Appendix B: SDBR3 Mounting Kit Appendix B: SDBR3 Mounting Kit Up to 3 extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack using the SDBR3 mounting kit The kit contains one rack plate and M3 countersunk mounting screws. To mount a unit: 1. -
Page 40: Appendix C: Remote Unit: Flash Upgrading & External Configuration
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Appendix C: Remote Unit: Flash Upgrading & External Configuration Each extender unit contains a service port. This can be accessed through the mouse port on a Remote unit or through the 25-way D-connector on a Local unit. -
Page 41: Appendix D: Cable Pinning
Appendix D: Cable Pinning Appendix D: Cable Pinning The following table illustrates which RJ45 connector pins the extenders use for various signals. It also details the standard EIA-568B wiring scheme that is recommended for most installations. Looking into the RJ45 socket on a Remote unit, Pin 1 is on the right and Pin 8 on the left. -
Page 42: Appendix E: Audio/Serial Ports: Operation & Multi-Port Configuration
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Appendix E: Audio/Serial Ports: Operation & Multi- Port Configuration This appendix details audio & serial interface operation for those models that have this feature: • SDMX/SA2 • SDMX/DA2 • SDMX/RA2 These extender products contain daughter boards that allow bi-directional stereo audio and a full-duplex serial data link to be sent across the CATx interconnection cable in addition to PS/2 keyboard, mouse and video. - Page 43 Appendix E: Audio/Serial Ports: Operation & Multi-Port Configuration Audio Interface - Set Up and Operation The audio interface is line-level and is designed to take the output from a sound card (or other line-level) source and be connected to a set of powered speakers at the other end of the link.
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Page 44: Appendix F: Obtaining Technical Support
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Appendix F: Obtaining Technical Support If you have any problems or questions, contact your dealer for technical support. To enable us to provide efficient and effective support, please make a note of the following information before you call: •... -
Page 45: Appendix G: Specifications
Appendix G: Specifications Appendix G: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution 1600x1200@75Hz up to 50m Operation at higher resolutions/refresh rates may be possible at shorter distances Video Compatibility Analog VGA to UXGA, RGB VESA DDC Emulated DDC for each video channel Local Unit reports as universal monitor capable of all standard resolutions and refresh rates. - Page 46 SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Serial Interface Max Baud Rate Supported 19.2K Baud Serial Data Format Transparent Signals Transferred TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR Local Unit Connector DB9 female (DCE) Remote Unit Connector DB9 male (DTE) Audio Interface Description Bi-directional stereo audio link Transmission method Digitized virtually CD quality audio (16-bit, 38.4kHz)
- Page 47 Appendix G: Specifications Size and Shipping Weight SDMX/S2 Local Unit: 145x100x29mm Remote Unit: 138x100x29mm) Shipping Weight: 1.9kg SDMX/SA2 Local Unit: 145x100x44mm (1U) Remote Unit: 138x100x44mm (1U) Shipping Weight: 2.2kg SDMX/D2 Local Unit: 145x100x44mm (1U) Remote Unit: 138x100x29mm Shipping Weight: 2.0kg...
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Page 48: Appendix H: Eu Regulatory Compliance
SDMX PS/2 Mini Extender Range Appendix H: EU Regulatory Compliance WARNING! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This product complies with the following harmonized standards: EN55022:1998 EN55024:1998 EN61000-3-2:2001... -
Page 49: Appendix I: North American Regulatory Compliance
Appendix I: North American Regulatory Compliance Appendix I: North American Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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