ADDER AdderLink Infinity ALIF2000 User Manual
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Summary of Contents for ADDER AdderLink Infinity ALIF2000
- Page 1 ALIF1000 AdderLink Infinity ALIF2000 User Guide ALIF2002 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Initial configuration ..............19 AdderLink ALIF2000T and ALIF2000R unit features ....4 Manual factory reset ............19 What’s in the box (ALIF1000) ............5 AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility..20 What’s in the box (ALIF2000) ............6 Performing an upgrade.............21 What you may additionally need ..........7 Operation Installation Front panel indicators ...............22... -
Page 3: Introduction
Mixing ALIF1000 and ALIF2000 units linked using Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Optic Links. It is possible to mix ALIF1000 and ALIF2000 transmitters and receivers on a network, with the In both model types, there is a TX transmitter and an RX proviso that ALIF1000 units do not support dual link DVI video signals or fibre optic links. -
Page 4: Adderlink Alif1000T And Alif1000R Unit Features
ALIF1000T (transmitter) - front ALIF1000R (receiver) - front T R A N S M I T R E C E I V E R AdderLink AdderLink www.adder.com www.adder.com NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Indicators Gigabit... -
Page 5: Adderlink Alif2000T And Alif2000R Unit Features
AdderLink ALIF2000T and ALIF2000R unit features The ALIF2000 units are housed within durable, metallic enclosures with most connectors situated at the rear panel - the Ethernet and fibre ports are situated on the front panels. The smart front faces also feature the operation indicators. -
Page 6: What's In The Box (Alif1000)
What’s in the box (ALIF1000) ALIF1000T package Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power lead d e rL in k CD-ROM Combined DVI-D and USB ALIF1000T unit cable (1.8m) w .a er .c Four self-adhesive rubber feet ALIF1000 Quick Start Guide Serial null modem cable 2m 2 x Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) -
Page 7: What's In The Box (Alif2000)
What’s in the box (ALIF2000) ALIF2000T package Power adapter (20W) and country-specific power lead d e rL in k CD-ROM Combined dual link DVI-D and USB cable (1.8m) w .a er .c ALIF2000T unit Four self-adhesive rubber feet ALIF2000 Quick Start Guide... -
Page 8: What You May Additionally Need
Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) USB cable 2m (type A to B) Part number: VSC22 Part number: VSC24 Power adapter (20W) and country-specific power lead for ALIF2000 units Part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-4AMP Serial null modem cable 2m Part number: CAB-9F/9F-NULL-MODEM... -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Mounting There are two main mounting methods for transmitter and receiver units: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets Connections Rack brackets The optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the units to be secured within a standard rack slot. Note: The ALIF units and their power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. -
Page 10: Connections
LINKS page 11 page 16 CABLE LINK page 14 ALIF TX ALIF RX LINK DEVICES page 12 page 17 FIBRE LINK (ALIF2000 only) page 14 SERIAL SERIAL LINK LINK page 12 page 17 POWER POWER page 13 page 18 Click a connection to see details... -
Page 11: Tx Video Link
I - D 1200 at 60Hz refresh). • ALIF2000 models can simultaneously support up to two Single Link high resolution video displays at pixel clocks up to 165MHz; or can alternatively support a single Dual Link very high Resolution video display at pixel clocks up to 330MHz (equating to an example display mode of 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz refresh). -
Page 12: Tx Audio Links
1 Connect an audio link cable LINK POWER between the LINE OUT socket on the TX unit rear panel and the speaker output socket of the host [ALIF2000] computer. 1 Connect an audio link cable [ALIF1000] between the socket on... -
Page 13: Tx Usb Link
TX USB link TX AUX port VIDEO VIDEO LINK LINK ALIF units act as USB 2.0 hubs The AUX port is an RS232 serial AUDIO AUDIO LINKS LINKS and so can provide four sockets port that allows extension of RS232 at the RX unit with only a single signals up to a baud rate of 115200. -
Page 14: Tx Power In
No damage will be caused if the 12.5W adapter and the 20W adapter are used the socket of the power adapter. in place of each other on either of the ALIF1000 or ALIF2000 units. However, 3 Connect the power lead to a nearby main supply socket. -
Page 15: Tx/Rx Network Link
ALIF units can be either connected directly to each other or via a Gigabit Ethernet AUDIO MIC & SPEAKERS LINKS network. Additionally, ALIF2000 units can be networked by fibre optic links. For direct links over Ethernet cable, the length of cable should not exceed 100 LINK LINK ALIF TX ALIF RX metres (328 feet). -
Page 16: Rx Video Display
1200 at 60Hz refresh). I - D • ALIF2000 models can simultaneously support up to two high resolution video displays at pixel clocks up to 165MHz; or can alternatively support one very high resolution video display (at pixel clocks up to 330MHz). -
Page 17: Rx Microphone & Speakers
LINK POWER To connect a microphone (or line in) and/or speakers [ALIF2000] 1 Connect the lead from a mono microphone or, alternatively, a line in connection from an audio device to the 3.5mm socket labelled 1 Connect the lead from a mono LINE IN/MIC IN on the rear panel. -
Page 18: Rx Usb Devices
RX AUX port RX USB devices VIDEO VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY The AUX port is an RS232 serial The ALIF RX unit has four USB MIC & MIC & ALIF TX ALIF TX SPEAKERS SPEAKERS port that allows extension of ports to which peripherals may RS232 signals up to a baud rate be connected. -
Page 19: Rx Power In
No damage will be caused if the 12.5W adapter and the 20W adapter are used in place of each other on either of the ALIF1000 or ALIF2000 units. However, 3 Connect the power lead to a nearby main supply socket. -
Page 20: Configuration
Otherwise they will not be located by the AIM server. If necessary, perform a factory reset on each ALIF unit. [ALIF1000] [ALIF2000] Use a straightened-out paper clip to press the reset button Please also see Appendix A - Tips for success when networking ALIF units... -
Page 21: Adderlink Infinity Browser-Based Configuration Utility
To connect a computer system for browser-based configuration perform. 1 Connect a suitable network cable to the Ethernet port on the front panel of the ALIF unit. [ALIF2000] Note: Use the Link from Ethernet right hand Ethernet port. w . a switch e r . -
Page 22: Performing An Upgrade
To upgrade a single unit via network link 1 Download the latest upgrade file from the Adder Technology website. Note: There are separate upgrade files for TX and RX units. -
Page 23: Operation
Operation In operation, many ALIF installations require no intervention once configured. The TX and RX units take care of all connection control behind the scenes so that you can continue to work unhindered. Front panel indicators The six front panel indicators on each unit provide a useful guide to operation: NET SER AUD USB DVI PWR Indicators These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:... -
Page 24: Further Information
Safety information • Technical support – www.adder.com/contact-support-form • Warranty For technical support, use the contact form in the Support section of the adder.com website - your regional office will then get in contact with you. • Radio frequency energy statements... -
Page 25: Appendix A
(Layer 3) respectively for 48 port L2 switches. • Cisco 4500 • HP Procurve 2910 continued • Cisco 6500 For the latest list of switches known to work with ALIF and setup instructions for them, please go to www.adder.com... - Page 26 Configuring the switches and devices The layout is vital but so too is the configuration: • Enable IGMP Snooping on all L2 switches. • Ensure that IGMP Fast-Leave is enabled on all switches with ALIF units connected directly to them. •...
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Page 27: Appendix B
Appendix B Troubleshooting Problem: The video image of the ALIF receiver shows horizontal lines Remedies: across the screen. • Ensure that IGMP snooping is enabled on all switches within the subnet. This issue is known as Blinding because the resulting video image looks as •... - Page 28 • Apple Mac with Nvidia graphics STP: When you plug the link cable from a working ALIF unit into the switch Use the Adder utility for Mac’s – Contact technical support. port, check how long it takes for the port indicator to change from orange •...
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Page 29: Appendix C
Appendix C Jumbo frames (Jumbo packets) IGMP Snooping Glossary The IGMP messages are effective but only operate Since its commercial introduction in 1980, the layer 2 - intended for routers to determine Ethernet standard has been successfully extended Internet Group Management Protocol whether multicast data should enter a subnet. - Page 30 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) ALIF transmitter video settings In order to build a robust network, it is necessary Each ALIF transmitter includes controls to help you to include certain levels of redundancy within the customise how video data is transmitted. When interconnections between switches.
- Page 31 Forwarding modes In essence, the job of a layer 2 switch is to So which one to choose? The Cut-through method So why are Layer 2 and Layer 3 of particular transfer as fast as possible, data packets arriving has the least latency so is usually the best to use importance when discussing AdderLink Infinity? with AdderLink Infinity units.
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Page 32: Appendix D
Appendix D RS232 ‘null-modem’ cable pin-out ALIF 1000 general specifications Casing (w x h x d): 198mm (7.92”) x 44mm (1.76”) x 120mm (4.8”) Construction: 1U compact case, robust metal design 9pin D-type 9pin D-type Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lbs) female female Mount kits: Rack mount - single or dual units per 1U slot. -
Page 33: Appendix E
To suit your installation layout, two fibre modules are available for the ALIF 2000 units to suit various fibre optic cables. The specifications for all are summarised in the table below: Fibre Type Fibre size Fibre Type Colour Code Distance Adder part Conn. at 1Gbps number for colour type SFP module Normal Applications... -
Page 34: Appendix F
Appendix F Additional features available on ALIF2002T New lossless CODEC (AFZ) ALIF 2002T only Magic Eye (anti-dither support added) ALIF 2002T only The new compression scheme builds on the existing codec and is primarily This is enabled by default. focused on improving the performance for “natural” images (i.e. photographs The Magic Eye feature increases performance and reduces network traffic when and movies). -
Page 35: Warranty And Safety Information
• No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be • Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it is accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. -
Page 36: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. - Page 37 Web: www.adder.com www.adder.com/contact-details Contact: Support: forum.adder.com © 2013 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Part No. MAN-ALIF • Release 2.3d...
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Page 38: Index
Index Adaptive 30 Dimensions 31 OSI model 30 Troubleshooting 23,26 AFZ 33 ALIF2002T 33 Anti-dither support 33 Factory reset 19 Parts Upgrade Fast-Leave 28 optional 7 firmware 21 Firmware supplied 5,6 Background Refresh 29 upgrade 21 Peak Bandwidth Limiter 29 Bracket Forwarding modes 30 Video modes 31...
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