Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions Connecting and Operating the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet DIP Switches 10 DIP Switch Confi guration 12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 13 Mounting Plate Installation 14 Specifi...
The Gefen DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet The DVI RS232 Extender over CAT-5 with Ethernet extends any DVI source to a monitor, touch screen display, or other digital signage application placed at a distance up to 330 feet (100 meters) using one CAT-5 cable.
NOTE: The shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), cell phones and A/C motors. • The DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet features the ability to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors.
• Metal enclosure improves RF shielding. Package Includes (1) Gefen DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Sender Unit (1) Gefen DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Receiver Unit (1) 6 ft. DVI Cable (M-M) (2) 5V DC Locking Power Supplies...
SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this connector. Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet.
RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS RS-232 Port Connect the RS-232 device to this port. Locking DVI Port Connect a DVI source device to this DVI port. 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this connector. Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been...
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE DVI RS232 EXTENDER OVER CAT5 WITH ETHERNET How to Connect the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Connect the DVI source to the Sender Unit using the provided DVI cable. Connect the DVI monitor to the Receiver Unit using a DVI cable.
DIP SWITCHES DIP Switch Location On the bottom of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Receiver unit there are four (4) DIP switches. The DIP switches allow advanced EDID management of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet which may be necessary when using different brands of hardware.
DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DIP 1 - EDID Mode ON - External EDID Mode • DDC and HPD are passed through. Both the connection status and the full video capabilities of the monitor. The HPD status will also be detected by the source device.
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OFF (default) - RS-232 Pass-through • Use when extending RS-232 between the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit. DIP switch 4 must be set to the OFF position for normal operation of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet.
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA/EIA-568-B wiring option. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White...
MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Remove the rubber feet covering the screws off the bottom of the unit. Remove the screws. Line up the mounting plates and screw it on to the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock ................225 MHz Input Video Signal ................... 1.2 V p-p Input DDC Signal ................5 V p-p (TTL) Max. Video Resolution Supported ..........1080p / 1920x1200 Max. Ethernet Data Transfer Rate............100 Mbps Ethernet Packet Transmission Mode ............Full Duplex DVI Connectors ................
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