Hall Technologies GEM-EX-S User Manual

Dual 4k hdmi, usb, audio, & rs-232 over a single cat 6 extender with daisy-chainable receivers

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Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com
GEM-EX-S/R
Dual 4K HDMI, USB, AUDIO, & RS-232 over a single CAT 6 Extender with Daisy-Chainable Receivers
USER MANUAL
July 18, 2023
Hall Technologies
July 18, 2023
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  • Page 1 Hall Technologies • 1234 Lakeshore Dr Suite #150 Coppell, TX 75019 • halltechav.com GEM-EX-S/R Dual 4K HDMI, USB, AUDIO, & RS-232 over a single CAT 6 Extender with Daisy-Chainable Receivers USER MANUAL July 18, 2023 Hall Technologies July 18, 2023...
  • Page 2 8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. 9. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Hall Technologies July 18, 2023 Page 2 of 15...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DisplayPort Adapters ........................7 Single Video Display Receiver ......................8 RS-232 Baud Rate Programming and Dual-Port Support ..............8 Connectors & Indicators ..........................9 GEM-EX-S (front) ..........................9 GEM-EX-S (back) ..........................10 GEM-EX-R (front) ........................... 11 GEM-EX-R (back) ........................... 12 Troubleshooting ............................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction OVERVIEW The GEM-EX is comprised of the GEM-EX-S sender and the GEM-EX-R receiver. The system is used to extend USB 2.0, Audio, dual RS-232, and dual display HDMI video supporting various resolutions including 1080p @ 60 Hz and 4K UHD @ 30 Hz. These signals are extended to one or more receivers up to a distance of 100 m (328 ft.) over a single CAT6 cable.
  • Page 5: Features

     No video calibration required, no video quality reduction due to cable length or resolution.  Locking power supply connector to prevent inadvertent disconnection.  Sender includes mounting ears for standard 19” rack; Receiver includes mounting brackets for surface mounting. Hall Technologies July 18, 2023 Page 5 of 15...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Setup INSTALLATION • Connect the PC HDMI outputs to the GEM-EX-S ports marked “HDMI A IN” and “HDMI B IN” using quality HDMI cables • Connect the PC USB to the GEM-EX-S port marked “USB IN” using a USB cable •...
  • Page 7: Displayport Adapters

    Virtually all monitor and TV’s have HDMI (or DVI) inputs. But if your display only has a display port input, the following adapter convers HDMI to DP. Model GC-DP-HD: DisplayPort source to HDMI output Hall Technologies July 18, 2023 Page 7 of 15...
  • Page 8: Single Video Display Receiver

    User’s Manual for more information. RS-232 Baud Rate Programming and Dual-Port Support The RS232 ports on the GEM-EX-S and GEM-EX-R have different baud rates by default. RS-232 Port A defaults to 9600 baud. RS-232 Port B defaults to 115200 baud.
  • Page 9: Connectors & Indicators

    Connectors & Indicators GEM-EX-S Front Name Description • USB-Mini connection, used for upgrading firmware or configuring parameters such as SERVICE EDID and RS-232 baud rates via free PC GUI. • LED indicates that the hub is active (note that PC/Host has the ability to put the hub USB HUB in “selective suspend”...
  • Page 10: Gem-Ex-S Back

    GEM-EX-S Back Name Description HDMI A input port and local output. HDMI A IN is extended to GEM-EX-R HDMI A HDMI A IN/OUT OUTPUT. HDMI B input port and local output. HMDI B IN is extended to GEM-EX-R HDMI B HDMI B IN/OUT OUTPUT.
  • Page 11: Gem-Ex-R Front

    Blinks if the system has never seen a compatible receiver or it is not transmitting video. POWER • Power LED lights when power is supplied. Hall Technologies July 18, 2023 Page 11 of 15...
  • Page 12: Gem-Ex-R Back

    RS-232 communication port, extended to GEM-EX-S. Port A defaults to 9600 baud. Port RS-232 B defaults to 115200 baud. LINK IN receives video/USB rom GEM-EX-S; LINK OUT is used to daisy-chain to another LINK IN/LINK OUT GEM-EX-R or ULTRA-V-R. 5V DC Power input.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    (1920x1200) 30 Hz for resolutions above and including QHD (2560x1440) Other Signals GEM-EX-S: USB 2.0 (2) from built-in hub GEM-EX-R: USB 1.0 (2) and USB 2.0 (4) GEM-EX-S: Analog line level input. Embeds into HDMI A. AUDIO GEM-EX-R: Analog line level output. Extracted from HDMI A. RS-232 DB9 with (2) serial ports.
  • Page 14 Operating: +32 to +122 degrees F (0 to +50 degrees C) / 10% to 90%, non- condensing Typical DC 5 VDC, 4.0 A power supply GEM-EX-S: 2.5 A DC depending on # and type of connected USB devices. Current Draw GEM-EX-R: 1.5 A DC depending on # and type of connected USB devices. Cooling...
  • Page 15 © Copyright 2023. Hall Technologies All rights reserved. 1234 Lakeshore Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 halltechav.com / support@halltechav.com +1 (800)-959-6439 Hall Technologies July 18, 2023 Page 15 of 15...

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