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- Page 1 User Manual DVI USB Console Extender GCE611U / GCE616U PART NO. M11225 www.iogear.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Requirements Overview System Requirements Rack Mounting Installation Grounding Setting Up Operation The Firmware Upgrade Utility Specifications Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement CE Compliance Limited Warranty Contact... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction GCE611U is a DVI and USB based Console Extender with RS-232 support, it allows a user to access a DVI/USB computer system from up to 200’ (60m) away and delivers excellent resolution for up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz at 100’ (30 m); and 1024x768 @ 60 Hz at 200’... -
Page 5: Requirements
• For better quality over longer distances, we suggest using 350MHz Low Skew Cable with solid conductors. Maximum Cable Distance Connection Distance Computer to Local Unit 16’ Local Unit to Remote Unit via Cat5e cable 200’ Remote Unit (GCE611U / GCE616U) to monitor 16’... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Front View on Local Unit GCE611U / GCE616U System Requirements Component Description DVI-D Port Connect a DVI cable from a computer to this port. USB Type B Input The USB cable from your computer or USB hub plugs in here. - Page 7 Rear View on Local Unit GCE611U / GCE616U Component Description F/W Upgrade Switch Use this switch to turn on the firmware upgrade mode. Reset the power to proceed with the firmware upgrade. Switch it off and reset the power to return to normal mode. Power Jack The cable from the DC Power adapter connects here. Sub / Main The 2 Cat5e cable that connects the Remote and Local Units plugs in here.
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Page 8: Rack Mounting
Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the GCE611U and GCE616U can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1. Using the screws provided in the Rack Mount Kit, screw the mounting bracket into the top or bottom of the unit as show in the diagram below: 2. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack. -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground both units by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. -
Page 10: Setting Up
Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate what it is. Note: If you are integrating GCE611U / GCE616U with a KVM switch, the other end of the DVI KVM cable plugs into the appropriate ports on the KVM switch. - Page 11 4. Plug one end of the Cat5e cable into Local Unit’s Sub / Main ports. Plug the other end of the Cat 5e cable into the Sub / Main ports of the Remote Unit. 5. Connect one of the power adapters (supplied with this package with the Local Unit’s Power Jack.) 6.
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Page 12: Operation
The values range from 0-7 where: * 7: strongest equalization * 0: weakest equalization LED Display The GCE611U/ GCE616U Local and Remote Units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, following: - Local Unit Indication Link (Green) - Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Remote unit is OK. -
Page 13: The Firmware Upgrade Utility
To prepare for the Firmware Upgrade, do the following: 1. Using a computer connected to the Local Unit, go to the product page on the IOGEAR web site. Click on the “Driver Download” at the left side of the product page which leads you to the firmware and driver download page. - Page 14 Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears: Note: The screens shown in this section are for reference only. The wording and layout of the actual screens put up by the Firmware Upgrade Utility may vary slightly from these examples.
- Page 15 4. Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel. If you did not enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether or not they are a higher level. As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress...
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Page 16: Specifications
Emulcation Keyboard / Mouse Video 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (40m ) (GCE616U only); 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (30m); 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz (60m) Power Consumption GCE611U:DC5.3V, 2.65W GCE611U:D5.3V, 4.24W GCE616U:DC5.3V, 3.18W GCE616U:DC5.3V,5.04W Environment Operating Temp 0–50ºC Storage Temp -20–60ºC... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets. Poor qulity video The video quality can be improved by adjusting the EQ switch on the GCE611U / GCE616U to increase or reduce the video signal compensation. The video quality can be improved by reducing the refresh rate. -
Page 18: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and 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 in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this war- ranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register online at http://www.iogear.com/register Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number Contact IOGEAR Toll Free 866-9-IOGEAR (USA) Phone: 949-453-8782 19641 Da Vinci, Foothill Ranch, CA92610 www.iogear.com support@iogear.com... - Page 20 © 2013 IOGEAR ®...