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Page 1: User Guide
KVMS Extender User Guide w w w . m i n i c o m . c o m International HQ North American HQ European HQ Jerusalem, Israel Linden, NJ, USA Dübendorf, Switzerland Tel: + 41 44 823 8000 Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 Tel: + 1 908 486 2100 minicom@minicom.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
The KVMS Extender units........................4 Pre-installation guidelines......................... 5 Rack mounting option for the KVMS Transmitter ................6 10. Connecting the KVMS Extender system ..................6 Connecting the Transmitter for an extension application..............6 Connecting the Transmitter for a dual control application..............7 Connecting the Receiver ........................ -
Page 3: Welcome
Advanced Systems Limited, will be responsible. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Minicom Advanced Systems Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Minicom Advanced Systems Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors that appear in this document. -
Page 4: What Is The Kvms Extender
KVMS EXTENDER 2. What is the KVMS Extender? The KVMS Extender gives KVM & Serial extension and control up to 300m/1000ft away. It provides superior video quality over long distances and is an excellent solution for clean rooms, kiosks, museums, banks and any other places that need to keep their computers in a secure or environmentally controlled location. -
Page 5: The Kvms Extender Units
USER GUIDE Figure 1 illustrates the KVMS Extender system as an extender, with the Transmitter up to 300m/1,000ft away from the Receiver. Figure 2 illustrates a dual control scenario, whereby either the local or extended user can access and control the computer. -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Guidelines
KVMS EXTENDER Figure 4 illustrates the back panel of the KVMS Extender Transmitter. RS232 System Video Monitor Terminal cable card TERMINAL COMPUTER CONSOLE 5VDC COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICE Keyboard Serial Power Keyboard Serial Download port Mouse Mouse port cable port Figure 4 KVMS Extender Transmitter back Figure 5 illustrates the front panel of the KVMS Extender Receiver. -
Page 7: Rack Mounting Option For The Kvms Transmitter
Insert screws to connect to Transmitter side panel Figure 7 Rack mounting the KVMS Transmitter 10. Connecting the KVMS Extender system Connect a CATx UTP or FTP 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire cable to the System ports of the Transmitter and Receiver. -
Page 8: Connecting The Transmitter For A Dual Control Application
Figure 8 Transmitter connections – Extender Connecting the Transmitter for a dual control application Figure 9 below illustrates the KVM and Serial connections of the KVMS Extender Transmitter. Depending on the type of application you have, follow the steps now outlined for the KVM and/or Serial connections. - Page 9 USER GUIDE P1 1 0 Mouse To Serial device Transmitter TERMINAL COMPUTER CONSOLE 5VDC COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICE Serial Extender cable CAT5 cable to Receiver 3 in 1 CPU cable Figure 9 Transmitter connections – dual control Note! Although we recommend connecting the Transmitter to a switched off computer, you can connect it to a switched on computer.
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Page 10: Connecting The Receiver
11. Connecting to the power supply 1. Connect the supplied 5VDC power adapters to the Transmitter and Receiver and plug into a wall socket. 2. Power on the computer. The KVMS Extender system transmits the KVM and Serial signals. 12. Adjusting the picture quality When necessary, you can adjust the picture quality temporarily using the Adjustment hotkey;... -
Page 11: Changing The Settings
USER GUIDE All adjustments are made from the Receiver position. To enter the KVMS Settings: 1. Ensure that the input language is English. Check the language icon in the Systray 2. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad or Word. 3. Press Shift, release Shift then press F2. The settings instructions appear see Figure 11. - Page 12 KVMS EXTENDER To change a setting: 1. Press the keyboard number to enter the setting. 2. Press the keyboard letter of the desired option. 3. Press Enter until a confirmation appears that the settings are saved. Once saved you exit the option.
- Page 13 USER GUIDE 3 Take control When control is not locked at one position, the non-controlling position can gain control after a period of inactivity (timeout) or by pressing the hotkey Shift, F10. Choose the method for taking control from the other position, either by timeout (default) or hotkey.
- Page 14 KVMS EXTENDER Update the DDC information if you replace the monitor. For a dual control scenario, we recommend using similar monitors at both locations. When the monitors are not similar, input the DDC information of the lower resolution monitor. 8 Video brightness and tuning Where the image quality is unsatisfactory you can adjust it in the following 2 ways: ·...
- Page 15 USER GUIDE Press a letter key according to the list below and press the right or left arrow key to adjust the image. · [l]uminance – image brightness · [e]qualization – image sharpness · [r]ed delay – explained below · [g]reen delay–...
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Page 16: Operating The System
Transmitter or Receiver position taking control. The other position can gain control by using the mouse/keyboard after the period of inactivity (timeout), or by pressing the hotkey Shift, F10 – depending on the method chosen in the KVMS Extender settings– see pages 12 and 12. -
Page 17: The Kvms Extender Update Software
SERVICE Transmitter CAT5 cable to Receiver Figure 15 Serial Download cable The KVMS Extender Update software Start the KVMS Extender Update software. The Update Utility window appears, see Figure 16. Select Transmitter or Receiver here Figure 16 Update Utility window The table below explains the functions of the buttons and boxes. -
Page 18: Verifying The Version Numbers
Minicom website. You may only see the files that match the file selection mask. Figure 17 Open box Open the file. Click Start. The KVMS Extender Update flashes the firmware. On completion the firmware version number appears. Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing... -
Page 19: Safety
USER GUIDE 16. Safety The device must only be opened by an authorized Minicom technician. Disconnect device from AC mains before service operation! 17. Tips Below is a summary of the tips found throughout this guide. For an extender application: ·... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
KVMS EXTENDER 18. Technical specifications SYSTEM System cable CATx UTP/ FTP 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire cable Maximum distance 300m/1,000ft Baud rate 57,600 at up to 200m/660ft Screen resolution Up to 1920X1440 @ 60Hz (depending on the cable length) Mouse support... -
Page 21: User Guide Feedback
Your feedback is very important to help us improve our documentation. Please email any comments to: ug.comments@minicom.com Please include the following information: Guide name, part number and version number (as appears on the front cover). © Copyright 2007 Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd. - Page 22 KVMS EXTENDER Regional Offices Germany France Italy Kiel Vincennes Rome Tel: + 49 431 668 7933 Tel: + 33 1 49 57 00 00 Tel: + 39 06 8209 7902 info.germany@minicom.com info.france@minicom.com info.italy@minicom.com England Camberley Tel: + 44 (0) 1276 25053 info.uk@minicom.com...
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