HIS KVM2EXT-xx-xx-USB Quick Start Manual

KVM Extender Quick Start Guide
For full detailed instructions, including physical assembly, see the user manual and installation instructions that shipped with
your KVM2EXT-xx-xx-USB KVM Extender, also available online: http://www.hopeindustrial.com/installations/99116.pdf

System Diagram

Computer being
controlled
VGA and USB
Local KVM Extender
VGA
Additional local monitor /
keyboard (optional)
Cable Selection and Preparation
NOTE: Avoid routing cable along power lines, or near
high power devices such as motors, motor controllers, or
associated wiring. RF interference from these devices can
cause image blanking and distortion.
• Shielded CATx cable with properly terminated shielded RJ45
connectors is required.
• The mains power feeding the local and remote workstations must share
the same earth ground. Extending between locations not sharing an
earth ground point is not supported.
• Cable type should be chosen based on total cable length:
○ CAT5 Trunk, shielded – up to 200 m (650 ft)
○ CAT5e Trunk, shielded – up to 250 m (820 ft)
○ CAT6 Trunk, shielded – up to 300 m (1000 ft)
○ CAT7 Trunk, shielded – up to 300 m (1000 ft)
○ CAT7a Patch, shielded – up to
200 m (650 ft)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
• RJ45 connectors must be terminated
using the T-568B standard shown to
the right:
• Test cable termination and continuity
using a cable tester such as a Tripp
Lite Multi-Functional Network Cable o O g B b G br BR
T-568B
Tester. Most issues are caused by
CATx cable termination problems.
KVM2EXT-xx-xx-USB Quick Start Guide • January 7, 2015
Remote Industrial
Workstation
Shielded CATx Cables
up to 300 m (1000')
VGA, USB, Power,
and CATx connections
inside monitor cavity
3
Remote Unit Internal Monitor Connections
Make the following connections inside monitor cavity:
• VGA, AC Power, and touch screen USB (optional)
from remote KVM unit to monitor
• USB from any integrated Hope keyboard to
remote KVM unit
• USB from any other peripherals in use to remote
KVM unit
Two additional USB ports
(on reverse)
VGA
RJ-45 Plug
Touch USB
Keyboard USB
Pin 1
Monitor Power C-13
Connections made
inside monitor cavity
Clip is pointed
away from you.
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IMPORTANT! KVM Extender should be bench-tested before installing in
the production environment!
1
Install Touch Screen Driver
If a touch screen monitor
will be used, first install
touch screen drivers with
monitor connected directly
to the PC, bypassing the
KVM Extender, then test the touch
screen.
Driver installation instructions may be found in the
monitor user manuals:
www.hopeindustrial.com/product_documentation.htm
4
Remote Unit Power/CATx Connections
Connect an AC power cable to the power
input port on the remote KVM unit.
Connect local and remote KVM units
with shielded CATx cable. When bench
testing, use the same length of cable
that will be used in the production
environment.
NOTE: Proper CATx cable selection
and preparation is crucial. Review
the "Cable Selection and Preparation"
section before proceeding.
Remote CATx
Connection
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2
Local Unit Connections
Connect the local KVM unit to the PC using supplied USB
and VGA cables.
If a separate local monitor will be used, connect it to the
local KVM unit now.
NOTE: Local KVM unit is powered via the USB
connection; no external power supply is needed.
5
Optimize Image
Program KVM Extender for CATx cable type and length
NOTE: Perform these steps when using >60m of CATx
cable, or when image at remote station is not perfect.
a. Connect a keyboard to the remote KVM unit (at the
monitor). If no keyboard will be used, temporarily
connect any USB keyboard to the remote unit.
b. Set toggle switch on remote KVM unit to the
"CAL" position.
c. On the remote keyboard: Press "C" followed
by the number for your cable type:
1 = CAT5
Power Input
4 = CAT7
d. Press Enter.
e. Press "L" followed by your cable length in meters.
f. Press Enter.
g. Set toggle switch on remote KVM unit back to
the "RUN" position.
NOTE: If the switch is not returned to the
"RUN" position, the KVM Extender will not
function!
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To additional local monitor
Configuration "CAL" Setting
2 = CAT5e 3 = CAT6
5 = CAT7a
Operation "RUN" Setting
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