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  • Page 1 ADDERLink XD641 and XD642 ™ User Guide Experts in Extender Connectivity Solutions Solutions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Configuration Welcome ........................2 Accessing the Dashboard .................17 AdderLink XD641 features ................3 Choosing the dual head mode (XD642 models only) .......17 AdderLink XD642 features ................4 Resetting a module ....................18 Technical specifications ..................5 Upgrading Firmware ..................18 Supplied items .......................6 Operation Optional extras .....................7...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    Introduction WELCOME Transmission distances when using fiber Thank you for choosing the ADDERLink ® XD641 (single head) or XD642 (dual head) extender modules. Using either fiber optic or CATx links, these compact modules The choice of fiber used with the ADDERLink XD modules has a considerable effect on the distance over which operation can take place.
  • Page 4: Adderlink Xd641 Features

    ADDERLINK XD641 FEATURES The transmitter and receiver modules are contained within slimline metal casings that measure just 186 x 152 x 40mm. Transmitter module Receiver module TRANSMIT ™ R E C E I V E ADDERLink ™ ADDERLink 6 4 1 6 4 1 STS VID LNK PWR STS VID LNK LINK...
  • Page 5: Adderlink Xd642 Features

    ADDERLINK XD642 FEATURES The transmitter and receiver modules are contained within slimline metal casings that measure just 186 x 152 x 40mm. Transmitter module Receiver module ™ ADDERLink TRANSMIT ™ R E C E I V E ADDERLink 6 4 2 6 4 2 STS VID LNK PWR STS VID LNK LINK...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ADDERLink XD642 ADDERLink XD641 • Nominal Operating Power (W) • Nominal Operating Power (W) • Peak Power (W) • Peak Power (W) • External Power 12V DC, 1.5A • External Power 12V DC, 1.5A • Max operating Altitude (m) 2000m • Max operating Altitude (m) 2000m •...
  • Page 7: Supplied Items

    SUPPLIED ITEMS XD64x transmitter kit USB cable 2m (type A to B) L IN V ID S T S DisplayPort cable 2m Power adapter with Audio cable 3m (v1.2 - 10.8Gbit/s bandwidth) locking connector (3.5mm stereo and country-specific jacks) ™ in k power cord L IN ADDERLink XD64x transmitter module Information wallet containing: Quick setup guide Eight self-adhesive rubber feet Safety document XD64x receiver kit V ID Information wallet Power adapter with containing:...
  • Page 8: Optional Extras

    OPTIONAL EXTRAS Replacement power adapter with locking connector Part number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A Country-specific power cords CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia) CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) SFP module with LC connectors CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States) Multi mode: SFP-MM-LC-10G CAB-IEC-JAPAN (Japan) Single mode: SFP-SM-LC-10G USB cable 2m (type A to B) Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) Part number: VSC24 Part number: VSC22 Remote port serial cable 44cm DisplayPort cable 2m Part number: VSC50 (v1.2 - 10.8Gbit/s bandwidth) Part number: VSCD17 Dual ADDERLink XD rack mount...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation LOCATIONS Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the Suitable for installation in Information AdderLink XD64x modules: Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and • Situate the transmitter module close to the system to which it will be connected and NFPA 75.
  • Page 10: Transmitter Video Link(S)

    Transmitter video link(s) Transmitter audio links VIDEO VIDEO AdderLink XD641 and XD642 modules The AdderLink XD64x modules LINK(S) LINK(S) AUDIO AUDIO can transfer various high resolution video support analog stereo audio in and LINKS LINKS modes via their DisplayPort connectors. out connections. Where necessary,...
  • Page 11: Transmitter Usb Links

    115200 baud - no serial configuration is required. An optional serial cable (part number: the model of ADDERLink XD that you are using: VSC50) is available from Adder. To connect the Remote port 1 Use the optional serial cable (VSC50) to link the Remote port on the rear panel of the...
  • Page 12: Transmitter Power Connection

    Transmitter power connection VIDEO There is no on/off switch on either of the LINK(S) AUDIO AdderLink XD64x modules, so operation LINKS begins as soon as power is applied. The power adapters supplied with the modules TRANSMITTER LINK LINK(S) use locking-type plugs to help prevent accidental disconnections;...
  • Page 13: Linking

    Linking ADDERLink XD641 and XD642 units can be linked using either: • CATx (see below), or • Fiber (see next page) When fiber is used there are no limits to the resolutions that can be transferred, up to the maximum 4K (4096 x 2160); when a CATx link is used, the maximum resolution for dual head installations on XD642 models will be 2K (2048 x 1080).
  • Page 14: Fiber Optic Link

    Fiber optic link Each pair of AdderLink XD641 modules require optional SFP fiber optic modules of your choice (single or multi-mode). The fiber optic cable used must match the SFP type and also be of a suitable type for the distance being covered. See Transmission distances details.
  • Page 15: Receiver Video Display(S)

    Receiver video display(s) Receiver audio devices VIDEO VIDEO Two DisplayPort sockets are provided on The receiver module can support multiple DISPLAY(S) DISPLAY(S) AUDIO AUDIO the rear panel of each receiver module. On analog audio devices, such as stereo TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER DEVICES DEVICES XD641 models, the signal from port 1 is headphones, a mono microphone or line-...
  • Page 16: Receiver Usb Devices

    115200 baud - no serial configuration is required. An optional serial cable (part number: of devices. VSC50) is available from Adder. To connect USB devices To connect the Remote port 1 Connect your USB keyboard, mouse and any...
  • Page 17: Receiver Power Connection

    Receiver power connection VIDEO There is no on/off switch on either of the DISPLAY(S) AUDIO AdderLink XD64x modules, so operation TRANSMITTER DEVICES begins as soon as power is applied. The power adapters supplied with the modules RECEIVER LINK DEVICES use locking-type plugs to help prevent accidental disconnections;...
  • Page 18: Configuration

    ACCESSING THE DASHBOARD CHOOSING THE DUAL HEAD MODE (XD642 models only) AdderLink XD641 modules generally configure themselves automatically, collecting EDID When the CATx link is used to connect the transmitter and receiver modules, the information from the attached monitor(s) and passing the details to the host computer.
  • Page 19: Resetting A Module

    UPGRADING FIRMWARE On the left side of the front panel of each module, you will find a small reset hole which Firmware upgrades are periodically made available for products via the Adder website is used to invoke special functions. (www.adder.com). Use this procedure to upgrade the firmware in both ADDERLink XD extenders.
  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation The AdderLink XD641 modules are designed to be transparent in operation; all peripherals should respond exactly as they would when situated next to your host computer. INDICATORS The transmitter and receiver modules contain various indicators to provide you with status information.
  • Page 21: Further Information

    This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following: If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this • Getting assistance - see right guide, then please refer to the Support section of our website: • Appendix 1 - Remote (Options) port pin-out www.adder.com...
  • Page 22: Appendix 1 - Remote Port Pin-Out

    APPENDIX 1 - REMOTE PORT PIN-OUT port uses a 6p6c socket. The pin-out is listed below. REMOTE Note: Although the pins labeled ‘Not used’ is inactive, it is still connected internally and so no links should be made at all to this pin. REMOTE Pin Signal Sense/5V Not used...
  • Page 23 © 2020 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. www.ctxd.com Documentation by: Part No. MAN-000008 • Release 1.0...
  • Page 24 Index Audio devices HID 10 SFP module 13 Receiver 14 SFP modules 2 Audio links Status indicators 19 Linking transmitter 9 Supplied items 6 overview 12 Balanced mode 17 Upgrade Optional extras 7 firmware 18 USB devices CATx Dashboard 17 Receiver 15 link 12 USB links...

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