Summary of Contents for Contec FlexNetViewer RP-VL-R-02
- Page 1 FlexNetViewer FlexNetViewer HD Video Transmitter Over Ethernet RP-VL-S-02 Video Receiver Over Ethernet RP-VL-R-02 User’s Guide CONTEC CO.,LTD.
- Page 2 Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing this CONTEC product. The product package contains the items listed below. Check the contents of the product package. If you discover any damaged or missing items, contact the distributor. Contents - Unit (One of RP-VL-S-02, RP-VL-R-02) …1 - First step guide …1 - AC adapter …1...
- Page 3 No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Check Your Package ..........................i Copyright ..............................ii Trademarks ..............................ii Table of Contents ...........................iii BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT About the Product ........................... 1 Features............................. 1 Support Software..........................3 Adapter (Option) ..........................3 Customer Support............................ 4 Web Site ............................4 Limited One-Year Warranty ........................ - Page 5 FUNCTION Video Transfer Function ........................19 Example of connection with a PC....................19 Example of connection with a camera...................20 Remote serial I/O function ........................21 Image transfer utility (option) .......................22 Controlling display screens in remote locations by Windows PCs ..........22 Monitoring computer display screens in remote locations ............22 ABOUT HARDWARE Hardware specification ..........................23 Physical dimensions ..........................26...
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Page 6: Before Using The Product
Using the optional image transfer utility allows a variety of connections with the PC acting as a transmitter or receiver. In addition, the RP-VL-R-02 can also use the serial I/O (RS-232C) by utilizing the virtual COM driver produced by CONTEC. Features Monitor screen capability can be extended by LAN. -
Page 7: Rp-Vl-S-02, Rp-Vl-R
PC or monitor to be connected. When using this product ensure to utilize equipment on loan from CONTEC to make an evaluation in the actual user environment. A connection beyond the router (Internet connection, for example) is an one-to-one connection. -
Page 8: Support Software
1. Before Using the Product Support Software You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment. Main unit management utility FNVHD-UTM (Downloadable from the CONTEC’s Web site, free of charge) This utility can be used to set the IP addresses of the transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) and the receiver (RP-VL-R-02), the availability of the remote serial I/O (SIO) as well as communication specifications. -
Page 9: Customer Support
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited One-Year Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Be sure to unplug the power cable from a wall outlet before plugging or unplugging a cable or any connector. Do not modify this product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying this product. In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power cord immediately and contact your retailer. - Page 11 1. Before Using the Product VCCI class A, FCC PART15 Class A, CE EMC Directive Class A addenda This product complies with VCCI Class A, FCC PART15 Class A, and CE EMC Directive Class A when used under the following conditions with video camera input. Attach the ferrite core provided to the video cable.
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Page 12: Environment
1. Before Using the Product Environment Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the unite may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure. Operating temperature 0 - 50°C Operating humidity 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Corrosive gases None Floating dust particles... - Page 13 1. Before Using the Product RP-VL-S-02, RP-VL-R-02...
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Page 14: Setup
2. Setup 2 Setup This chapter explains how to set up the unit. Setting the Hardware This section describes the parts and setting of this product. This product has some switches to be preset. Check this product’s switches before turning on the power. This product can be set up even with the factory defaults untouched. - Page 15 2. Setup RP-VL-R-02 (receiver) Figure 2.2. Component Location < RP-VL-R-02 (receiver) > RP-VL-S-02, RP-VL-R-02...
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Page 16: Setting The Group Id
2. Setup Setting the Group ID You must set the same Group ID for both the transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) and the receiver (RP-VL-R-02) in order to allow the receiver to receive image data sent by the transmitter. The Group ID can be set within the range of 0 – Eh (*) and up to 15 groups can be distinguished. If you want to use one group only, use the factory setting (Board ID = 0). -
Page 17: Setting The Maintenance Sw
2. Setup Setting the Maintenance SW You may be required to set the maintenance switch when setting the main unit or updating the firmware. Setting method The following table describes the operations of the maintenance SW. Figure 2.4. Setting the Maintenance SW (SW1) Table 2.1. -
Page 18: Led
2. Setup Indicates the operational status of the main unit. Figure 2.5. LED display Table 2.2. LED display Status Indicator POWER Flashing Being initialized and started in recovery mode. *If this state remains unchanged over one minute when launching with the maintenance switch (SW1) SW No. -
Page 19: Checking The Ip Address
Set the IP address and network mask of the same network as the transmitter (RP-VL-S-02) and receiver (RP-VL-R-02) for PCs installed with the main management utility. Refer to the document file included with the downloaded main management utility in regards to detailed information on the main management utility. URL: http://www.contec.com/ RP-VL-S-02, RP-VL-R-02... -
Page 20: Setup Method
2. Setup Setup Method Table Top Installation Set it by using the supported rubber feet. If installing on a desktop, place the unit on a stable and flat base. Mounting the Product on the Monitor If the optional monitor mounting adapter is used, the product can be mounted on the back of the monitor. The monitor mounting adapter complies with the VESA standard (75mm x 75mm or 100mm x100mm). -
Page 21: How To Mount The Dc Plug Attachment
2. Setup How to mount the DC plug attachment (1) Connect the DC plug of the bundled AC adapter to the product. (2) Mount the DC plug attachment so that it covers the DC plug over. (Secure it with the M3 screw.) Figure 2.8. -
Page 22: Startup And Stop
2. Setup Startup and Stop Always follow the startup and stop procedures in order to use the product correctly. Startup procedure < Using DVI input > Figure 2.9. Startup procedure (Using DVI input) (1) Prior to connecting the transmitter and receiver, set the resolution of the PC screen to one of the resolutions this product is compatible with.*1*2 (2) Turn the transmitter maintenance switch 2 off. -
Page 23: Stop Procedure
2. Setup *7: Depending on your PC, it may start with the startup screen of which the resolution is not supported by this product. In this case the startup screen image may be distorted or not be displayed. < Using composite input > Figure 2.10. -
Page 24: Function
3. Function 3 Function This section describes the features of this product. Video Transfer Function This function extends the monitor screen capability by Ethernet to display screen images on a remote monitor. Image signals (DVI signals, Composite) are converted into LAN packet signals before being sent. -
Page 25: Example Of Connection With A Camera
Refer to the separate Technical Reference regarding records of operating data for the monitor, PC (graphics card) and wireless LAN. The Technical Reference is available for download from CONTEC's website. Because composite input is analog signal, it is some loss of picture quality compare with DVI input. -
Page 26: Remote Serial I/O Function
This function allows RS-232C equipment connected to the receiver to be remotely controlled using the Virtual COM driver* produced by CONTEC (This function is available only for the receiver.). Using a LAN cable can extend the distance for serial data with an RS-232C-standard limitation (15m). -
Page 27: Image Transfer Utility (Option)
3. Function Image transfer utility (option) Your PC can be used as a transmitter or receiver by using the optional (separately sold) image transfer utility. For details, refer to the documentation of the image transfer utility. Controlling display screens in remote locations by Windows PCs A Windows PC can be used as a host computer to communicate with multiple monitors in a remote location to transfer different screen image to each of them. -
Page 28: About Hardware
4. About Hardware About Hardware This chapter provides hardware specifications and hardware-related supplementary information. Hardware specification Table 4.1 shows the specification of this product. Table 4.1. Specification <1/2> Item RP-VL-S-02 (Transmitter) RP-VL-R-02 (Receiver) Input pin DVI-I connector x 1 *1 *2 None Output pin DVI-I connector x 1 *1... - Page 29 4. About Hardware Table 4.1. Specification <2/2> Item RP-VL-S-02 (Transmitter) RP-VL-R-02 (Receiver) Serial I/O pin None 9 pin D-SUB x 1 Channel No. None I/O specification None RS-232C (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR) Transmission mode None Asynchronous Baud rate None 300bps,1200bps,2400bps,4800bps,9600bps, 19200bps,38400bps,57600bps,115200bps...
- Page 30 4. About Hardware Table 4.3. AC adapter environmental condition (environmental specification) Parameter Requirement description Input voltage range *1 100 - 240VAC 50Hz/60Hz Rated input current AC400mA (100VAC,50Hz, at maximum load) Frequency 47 - 63Hz Rated output voltage 5.0VDC (at the time of 0A - 2.0A) Rated output current 2.0A (Max.) Operating temperature...
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Page 31: Physical Dimensions
4. About Hardware Physical dimensions RP-VL-S-02 (transmitter) Figure 4.1. Physical dimensions < RP-VL-S-02 > RP-VL-R-02 (receiver) Figure 4.2. Physical dimensions < RP-VL-R-02 > RP-VL-S-02, RP-VL-R-02... - Page 32 4. About Hardware AC Adapter Figure 4.3. Physical dimensions < AC Adapter > Depending on manufacture time, the bundled AC cable may be un-double insulation. . ※ RP-VL-S-02, RP-VL-R-02...
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Page 33: Interface Connector
4. About Hardware Interface Connector Image input, Image output: Pin assignment of DVI-D IN, DVI-D DVI input is available only with the transmitter. DVI output is available with both the transmitter and receiver. Table 4.4. DVI-D IN, DVI-D OUT connector Connector used DVI-I 29 pin Signal... -
Page 34: Image Input: Pin Assignment Of Video In
4. About Hardware If input to the transmitter is at 1080p resolution, it will be output from the receiver at 1080i. When output at 1080i, use a monitor that supports interlaced input. Image input: Pin assignment of VIDEO IN Composite input is only included with the transmitter. Table 4.5. -
Page 35: Lan: Pin Assignment Of Lan Connector
4. About Hardware LAN: Pin assignment of LAN connector LAN connector is available with both the transmitter and receiver. Table 4.7. Ethernet connector Connecto RJ-45 r used LINK Pin No. Signal name Meaning Transmitted data(+) Transmitted data(-) Received data(+) N.C. Not connected N.C. -
Page 36: Dc Jack: Pin Assignment Of 5V Dc-In
4. About Hardware DC Jack: Pin assignment of 5V DC-IN DC Jack is available with both the transmitter and receiver. Figure 4.4. DC Jack CAUTION Do not connect any AC adapter other than the AC adapter bundled with the product, or a device failure or accident may occur. - Page 37 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [03222013] [09092010] Management No. NA00896 03222013_rev3 Parts No. LYLU593...