Gefen EXT-DVI-CAT5-ELR User Manual

Dvi rs232 extender over cat5 with ethernet
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  • Page 1 ® DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet EXT-DVI-CAT5-ELR User Manual www.gefen.com...
  • Page 2 Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging, and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet is a trademark of Gefen LLC ©...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions Connecting the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet DIP Switches 10 DIP Switch Confi guration 13 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 14 Firmware Update 15 Specifi...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to install and simple to operate.
  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DVI RS232 EXTENDER OVER CAT5 WITH ETHERNET • CAT-5 or CAT-6 cables should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters). • Shielded (STP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is recommended. However, un-shielded (UTP) CAT-5 or CAT-6 is acceptable.
  • Page 6: Features

    • 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...
  • Page 7: Sender Unit Layout

    SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front Back...
  • Page 8: Sender Unit Descriptions

    SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this connector. Power Indicator This two-color LED lights up red when there is no DVI source, and lights up green when a DVI source is present Locking DVI Port Connect a DVI source to this port.
  • Page 9: Receiver Unit Layout

    RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front Back...
  • Page 10: Receiver Unit Descriptions

    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. 5 V 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...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Dvi Rs232 Extender Over Cat5 With Ethernet

    Wiring Diagram for the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet CAT5 CABLE RS-232 CABLE DVI CABLE Router Receiver Receiv DVI Source Sender nder Touchscreen Display EXT-DVI-CAT5-ELR WARNING: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.
  • Page 12: Dip Switches

    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 Sender Unit has two 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.
  • Page 13: Dip Switch Confi Guration

    DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Sender Unit DIP 1 - ON ON (default) - Disable • Power is always on. OFF - Enable • Power is enabled only if the DVI source is connected and active. If the DVI source enters standby mode then both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit will enter Green Mode.
  • Page 14 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit DIP 1 - OFF 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.
  • Page 15 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit DIP 3* - ON ON (default) • If a DVI connection is used, set DIP 3 to the ON position. DVI is supported by disabling HDCP pass-through. • If HDMI is connected, set DIP 3 in the OFF position. *DIP switch is only functional when DIP switch 1 is set to OFF.
  • Page 16: Network Cable Wiring Diagram

    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...
  • Page 17: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE Updating the Firmware Connect an RS-232 cable from the computer to the Sender Unit. Set DIP switch 2 to the ON position. Connect the 5V DC locking power supply to the Sender Unit. Go to the directory where the fi rmware fi les are stored. Double-click the .BAT fi...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock ................225 MHz Input Video Signal ..................1.2V p-p Input DDC Signal ................5V p-p (TTL) Max. Video Resolution Supported ..........1080p / 1920x1200 Max. Ethernet Data Transfer Rate............100 Mbps Ethernet Packet Transmission Mode ............Full Duplex DVI Connectors ................
  • Page 19: Specifi Cations

    Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi...
  • Page 20 Rev A9 This product uses UL listed power supplies.

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