Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Rose electronics CrystalView CrystalView TWISTED PAIR KVM EXTENDER
Summary of Contents for Rose electronics CrystalView CrystalView TWISTED PAIR KVM EXTENDER
- Page 1 ™ CrystalView TWISTED PAIR KVM EXTENDER INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Phone: (281) 933-7673 Internet: WWW.ROSE.COM...
-
Page 2: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY ® Rose Electronics warrants the CrystalView™ to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CrystalView cables ...8 Serial cable...9 Audio cable...9 Installation ...10 Step 1 – Setting the cable length jumpers/switch ...11 Step 2 – Connecting cables ...12 Step 3 – Applying power ...15 Step 4 – Adjusting the video compensation ...16 User selectable settings ...17 Dual, PC - Serial/Audio model specific notes ...18... - Page 4 Figure 7. Sun cabling ... 13 Figure 8. Serial/Audio model... 14 Figure 9. MINI cabling ... 14 Figure 10. Rose switch cabling ... 15 Tables Table 1. User settings (PC/SUN models) ... 17 Table 2. User settings (PC-Serial/Audio model) ... 17 Table 3.
-
Page 5: Disclaimer
The CrystalView system consists of two Units, a Local Unit and a Remote Unit. The Local Unit connects to your CPU or a Rose switch and the Remote Unit connects to a keyboard, video monitor and mouse or KVM station. The Local and Remote Units are... -
Page 6: Features
Features Extend a KVM station from a CPU using a single CAT-5 twisted pair, solid core cable. (Up to 1,000 feet for the PC, SUN, PC- Serial/Audio models, 150 feet for the MINI model.) Supports PC and SUN Systems. Supports PS/2 keyboard/mouse and all PC video formats. Video resolutions (PC, SUN, PC-Serial/Audio models) up to 1024 x 768 at 1,000 feet, 1280 x 1024 at 300 feet, (MINI model) 1280 x 1024 at 150 feet, 1600 x 1200 at 60 feet. -
Page 7: Compatibility
Compatibility Computers Monitors Keyboards Mouse Serial Devices (Serial/Audio model only) Audio Devices (Serial/Audio model only) Package contents The package contents consists of the following: The CrystalView Local and Remote Units HD15FF gender changer (Included: installed on the Local Unit) Power adapter for Remote Unit. (Auto-switching transformer) Installation and operations manual. -
Page 8: Crystalview Pc-Model
MODELS CrystalView PC-model Figure 1. PC model Connectors: Remote Unit RJ45 – CAT-5 cable connection. HD15F – KVM stations video monitor connection. (2) MiniDin-6 – KVM stations keyboard and mouse connection. 9V power input jack. Local Single Unit RJ45 – CAT-5 cable connection. HD15M –... -
Page 9: Crystalview Sun Model
CrystalView SUN model Figure 2. Sun model Connectors: Remote Unit RJ45 – CAT-5 cable connection. HD15F – KVM stations video monitor connection. MiniDin-8 – KVM stations keyboard connection. 9V power input jack. Local Single Unit RJ45 – CAT-5 cable connection. HD15M –... -
Page 10: Crystalview Pc-Serial/Audio Model
CrystalView PC-Serial/Audio model Figure 3. Serial/Audio model Connectors: Remote Unit RJ45 – CAT-5 cable connection. HD15F – KVM stations video monitor connection. (2) MiniDin-6 – KVM stations keyboard and mouse connection. (2) 3.5mm stereo audio jacks. DB9M serial cable connection. 9V power input jack. -
Page 11: Crystalview Mini Model
CrystalView MINI model Figure 4. MINI model Connectors: Remote Unit RJ45 – CAT-5 cable connection. (Rear) HD15F – KVM stations video monitor connection. (2) MiniDin-6 – KVM stations keyboard and mouse connection. 9V power input jack. (Rear) Local Single Unit RJ45 –... -
Page 12: Crystalview Cables
HD15 Video connector and PS/2, MiniDin-6 Keyboard and Mouse connectors. CrystalView to Rose switch cable To connect a CrystalView Local Unit to a Rose switch such as a ServeView, UltraMatrix or UltraView, use Rose cable part number CAB-CX0606Cnnn. -
Page 13: Serial Cable
The CrystalView has been tested with all major makes of CAT-5 cables, including BICC-VERO has also been tested on CAT-3 cable and on pairs within a 25-pair UTP trunk cable. The video performance will vary with different cable types. For the best performance and video quality, Rose Electronics recommends that only CAT-5 “Solid Core”... -
Page 14: Installation
Please refer to the safety section first before proceeding with any installation or configuration of the CrystalView. Installation of the CrystalView consists of four easy steps. 1. Setting the cable length jumpers/switch (if needed). 2. Connecting the cables to the equipment. 3. Applying power. -
Page 15: Step 1 - Setting The Cable Length Jumpers/Switch
Step 1 – Setting the cable length jumpers/switch (PC, SUN, PC-Serial/Audio models. See Figure 5.) There are three jumpers labeled JP3, JP4, and JP5, located on the Remote Units PCB. These three jumpers set the correct level of video equalization for different cable lengths. Jumpers JP3, JP4, and JP5 are all factory set to a default of 0 –... -
Page 16: Step 2 - Connecting Cables
Local or Remote Unit but not simultaneously. A lockout feature inhibits the “not-in-use” Unit. Figures 6-9 show the connections for each model. Figure 10 shows the connections to a Rose switch. CRYSTALVIEW INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL TWISTED PAIR... -
Page 17: Figure 6. Pc Cabling
Connect the appropriate CPU cable to the keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports on the CPU and to the corresponding ports on the Local Unit. Connect the KVM stations keyboard, video monitor, and mouse cables to the corresponding connectors on the Remote Unit. -
Page 18: Figure 8. Serial/Audio Model
Connect the appropriate CPU cable to the keyboard, video monitor and mouse ports on the CPU and to the corresponding ports on the Local Unit. Connect the audio cables from the CPUs sound card’s “LINE OUT” to the Local Units “LINE IN” connector and the CPUs sound cards “MIC”... -
Page 19: Step 3 - Applying Power
Connecting to a Rose switch In this example, the Local CrystalView is connected to a Rose switch and the Rose switch connects to several CPUs. All the CPUs connected to the Rose switch can be accessed from the Remote KVM station. All CrystalView models can be interfaced to a Rose switch. -
Page 20: Step 4 - Adjusting The Video Compensation
Step 4 – Adjusting the video compensation (PC, SUN, PC-Serial/Audio models only) (No video compensation is required for the MINI model) Video compensation adjustments should only be needed if your CAT-5 cable length exceeds 300 feet. Make sure the Bright and Sharp controls on the Remote Unit are fully counterclockwise. -
Page 21: User Selectable Settings
Activation method Scroll lock key Table 1. User settings (PC/SUN models) Note: Switch #1 on, remote monitor will not blank in Private mode (PC-Serial/Audio model) The CrystalView models with the Serial/Audio option have Dipswitch SW1 switches 1, 3, and 4 inoperable. Dipswitch 2 sets either the right or left control key to be the key to initiate commands to the CrystalView. -
Page 22: Dual, Pc - Serial/Audio Model Specific Notes
Dual, PC - Serial/Audio model specific notes Right control key = key to send commands to the CrystalView, changeable by SW1, position 2. Console lockout period is fixed at 2 seconds. Console switching is by pressing any key on the keyboard or by any mouse movement. -
Page 23: Operating Instructions- All Units
Use” KVMs keyboard or moving the mouse will activate that KVM station and lockout the other KVM station. On the PC and SUN models, changing SW1 switch 2 to the left position can change the time interval of 2 seconds to 15 seconds. The 2-second time interval is not changeable on the Serial/Audio and MINI models. -
Page 24: Reset
Reset This feature allows you to reset the mouse if it ever locks up or is unplugged without having to boot the system. To reset the mouse, perform the commands for your model as shown in Table 4. If the mouse is still erratic after issuing the reset command, issue a Null Mouse command. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the capabilities of the CrystalView and for general troubleshooting. If you have any problems or questions concerning the installation, operation or usage of the CrystalView that is not covered in this manual, please contact Rose Electronics for technical support. - Page 26 System does not detect PS/2 mouse or application cannot find mouse. Keyboard and mouse cables reversed on the Local Unit. Cable is loose; re-seat mouse cable on the CPU and the Local Unit. Ensure that the keyboard cable to the Local Unit is connected to provide adequate power to the Local Unit.
- Page 27 Picture on monitor is black and white, not color. The video cable was not attached to the PC when it was booted. Reboot the PC. A constant vertical wobble appears down the screen. The CAT-5 cable connecting the Local and Remote Units could be located too close to a strong power source.
-
Page 28: Service Information
SERVICE Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container. -
Page 29: Safety
SAFETY Safety The CrystalView KVM extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the CrystalView should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. - Page 30 Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death.
-
Page 31: Appendices Appendix A. General Specifications
APPENDICES Appendix A. General Specifications Video bandwidth (-3db) Maximum resolution Video compatibility Video levels Video compensation Video coupling Sync type Keyboard Mouse Console lockout period Local power Remote power Connectors Temp/Humidity Dimensions H (Single/Remote) H (Dual) Weight Single/Remote Dual CRYSTALVIEW INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Local Unit: 150 MHz Remote Unit: 300 MHz Over 300 feet UTP: 95Mhz w/equalization... -
Page 32: Appendix A1. Serial Option Specifications
Appendix A1. Serial option specifications Baud Rate Data Format Flow Control Local Unit Connector Remote Unit Connector Appendix A2. Audio option specifications Description Transmission Method Signal Level Input Impedance Connectors (Local/Remote) Microphone support Speaker support Appendix B. UTP/STP connection The Local and Remote connection cable is terminated with RJ45 connectors and must be wired according to the EIA/TIA 568 industry standard. -
Page 33: Appendix C. Parts And Cables
Single KVM station (MINI) Dual KVM station (MINI) CAT-5 UTP cable** Local to CPU Local to Switch / MINI to CPU (Coax) Local to Switch / MINI to CPU (Std) Local Sun to Sun CPU Local Sun to Switch Local MINI to Switch (DB25 to DB25) CPU to Local serial input 3.5mm stereo audio cable... -
Page 34: Appendix E. Rack Mount Instructions
Appendix E. Rack mount instructions CrystalView MINI model is not rack mountable. The optional rack mount kit includes the following items: Two black anodized mounting brackets. Four 6 - 32 x 3/8” flat head mounting screws. To rack mount your CrystalView, attach the two rack mounting brackets to your Unit with the short flange against the Unit using the four screws provided. - Page 35 FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions may cause interference to radio communication.
- Page 36 Manual produced by Jim Poorman 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Phone: (281) 933-7673 Internet: WWW.ROSE.COM...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the CrystalView CrystalView TWISTED PAIR KVM EXTENDER and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers