ADDER ADDERLink XD612 User manual

ADDERLink™XD612 and XD614
User Guide
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Solutions
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INFORMATION
INDEX
Introduction
Welcome................................................................................................................2
CATx Link Cable Recommendations ........................................................3
Multi-display support using MST.......................................................................4
AdderLink XD612 features................................................................................6
AdderLink XD614 features................................................................................7
Technical specications .......................................................................................8
Supplied items.......................................................................................................9
Optional extras...................................................................................................10
Installation
Locations..............................................................................................................11
Connections ........................................................................................................11
Transmitter video link(s).............................................................................12
Transmitter audio links ...............................................................................12
Transmitter USB links..................................................................................13
Transmitter Remote port...........................................................................13
Transmitter power connection .................................................................14
Linking.............................................................................................................15
CATx link.......................................................................................................15
Fiber optic link..............................................................................................16
Receiver video display(s) ............................................................................17
EDID management.................................................................................17
Receiver audio devices................................................................................17
Receiver USB devices..................................................................................18
Receiver Remote port ................................................................................18
Receiver power connection.......................................................................19
Conguration
Accessing the Dashboard.................................................................................20
Choosing RX video mode (XD614 models only).......................................20
Resetting a module ............................................................................................21
Upgrading Firmware..........................................................................................21
Operation
Indicators .............................................................................................................22
Further information
Getting assistance ..............................................................................................23
Appendix 1 - Remote port pin-out................................................................24
Index
Contents

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ADDERLink XD
Transmitter
module
ADDERLink XD
Receiver
module
Fiber optic link
(up to 4km)
OR
CATx link
(CAT5e up to 50m)
(CAT6 up to 100m)
ADDERLink™
XD
612
PWRSTS VIDLNK
RX
RECEIVE
ADDERLink™
XD
612
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STS VID LNK
TX
TRANSMIT
Introduction
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the ADDERLink®XD612 (dual head) or XD614 (quad head)
extender modules. Using either ber optic or CATx links, these compact modules
allow you to extend KVM connections over long distances from a host computer (see
Transmission distances when using ber on the right).
The high-grade screening employed within the metal cased enclosures, particularly when
combined with the immunity from interference of the ber optic links.
AdderLink XD extender modules provide support for:
• High quality single-, dual-, triple- or quad- digital video
• Video resolutions up to 4K 4096 x 2160 @60Hz (XD614 models),
• USB keyboard and mouse plus two other USB devices (up to USB 2.0),
• An RS232 serial device at speeds up to 115200 baud,
• Mono microphone,
• Stereo speakers, digital stereo audio out
• Line-level audio in/out connections.
Transmission distances when using ber
The choice of ber used with the ADDERLink XD modules has a considerable effect
on the distance over which operation can take place. Using multi-mode ber you can
achieve distances up to 400m (1,312 feet); whereas, by using single-mode ber (and
accompanying SFP+ modules), the achievable maximum distance is increased to 4km (2.5
miles):
Distance Fibertype Fibercolorcode SFP+module
70m OM1 (TIA-492AAAA) Orange SFP+-MM-LC-10G
150m OM2 (TIA-492AAAB) Orange SFP+-MM-LC-10G
380m OM3 (TIA-492AAAC) Aqua SFP+-MM-LC-10G
400m OM4 (TIA-492AAAC) Aqua SFP+-MM-LC-10G
4km OS1 (TIA-492C000) Yellow SFP+-SM-LC-10G
OS2 (TIA-492E000) Yellow SFP+-SM-LC-10G
The ADDERLink extender modules are
totally transparent in operation, leaving you
free to use your computer as though you’re
still sitting next to it.
SFP+
module
Fiber
color
WARNING
CLASS 1
laser
product
Up to 4 DisplayPort®video displays (see page 4)
Four USB devices
One RS232 serial device
Stereo speakers plus microphone

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CATxLinkCableRecommendations
Due to the high data bandwidth required between the transmitter and receiver,
ADDERLink XD600 series modules are highly dependent upon good quality CATx cable
links.Video performance is particularly reliant on high speed communication channels.
The main factors that affect link quality are:
• The length and type of CATx cable used,
• The number, length and type of intermediate patch connections,
• The quality of the cable terminations.
CAT6 is recommended for CATx extensions, with a gauge (thickness) of at least
23AWG. Up to 5Gb/s of data may be transmitted, so the cable must be rated for at least
5GBase-T or 250MHz.
Patch links affect performance. For each additional break/patch within a run, the overall
maximum extension is likely to be reduced.The amount will be dependent upon the
nature of the patch panel. For best results, patch cables should be of type CAT6 and be
less than 2 meters in length.
Use of CAT7 cables is not recommended. There is no associated ANSI/TIA specication
for CAT7 resulting in a wide range of cable quality available, particularly with regard to
shield grounding.

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XD614 RX
Fiber
or
CATx
DisplayPort (DP)
link cable
DP
link
DP
link
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
ADDERLink™
XD
614
PWRSTS VIDLNK
RX
RECEIVE
ADDERLink™
XD
614
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STSVID LNK
TX
TRANSMIT
XD614 TX
DP
link
DP
link
ADDERLinkXD612 models use a single DisplayPort link to accept up to two
video feeds from the host computer.This combined MST stream is then transferred
to the receiver where an internal MST hub separates the two streams and presents
them individually at the two video output ports.
All but the nal video display in the chain on the XD614 receiver must specically
support MST on DisplayPort 1.2 or later.These displays will each have a DP output port
to allow the daisy-chain link to continue to the next.The last video display in the chain
does not need to support MST as it is the nal destination for the video signals.
Note: Check that the video card and display specications support the required number of daisy-
chained displays.
Supportformultiplenon-MSTvideodisplaysonXD614
If you are using multiple video displays with the XD614 receiver that do not support
MST, there are a couple of options:
• You can optionally enable an internal hub within the XD614 receiver which will allow
non-MST video displays to be connected to the two output ports so that they can use
the rst and second video streams respectively. See page 20.
• You can optionally use an external MST hub, which will receive the combined
DisplayPort signal from the rst video port on the receiver and split out separate links
to the standard video displays (see next page).
Notes:
When using more than one video
display, the host’s video adapter,
operating system and applications
must support MST.
Windows™ and Linux fully
support MST, however, no devices
manufactured by Apple®currently
support it.
XD612 RX
Fiber
or
CATx
DP
link
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
ADDERLink™
XD
612
PWRSTS VIDLNK
RX
RECEIVE
ADDERLink™
XD
612
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STS VIDLNK
TX
TRANSMIT
XD612 TX
DP
link
DP
link
ADDERLinkXD614 models use a single DisplayPort link to accept up to
four video streams from the host computer.This combined MST stream is then
transferred to the receiver, where you can connect multiple video displays in a
daisy-chain (or via a third-party MST hub) from the primary video output port:
Notes:
When using more than one video
display, the host’s video adapter,
operating system and applications
must all support MST.
Windows™ and Linux fully
support MST, however, no devices
manufactured by Apple®currently
support it.
MULTI-DISPLAYSUPPORTUSINGMST
The ADDERLink XD612 and 614 models support the MST (Multi-Stream Transport) protocol, which was introduced in the DisplayPort 1.2 standard. MST allows feeds
for multiple video displays to be fed along a single cable.The XD612 and XD614 models use this feature in different ways.
The video displays do not need to be
MST-compliant and no hub is required.

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Multipledisplaysatthelocalconsole
ADDERLinkXD612:You can optionally connect up to two video displays to the
second video port of the transmitter to view the output locally:
DP
link
DP
link
DP
link
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
ADDERLink™
XD
612
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STSVID LNK
TX
TRANSMIT
XD612 TX
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
Supportformultiplenon-MSTvideodisplaysonXD614(cont.)
An external MST hub can receive the combined DisplayPort MST signal from the rst
video port on the receiver and split out separate links to standard video displays (the
second video output port on the receiver will be disabled):
Adder does not supply MST hubs, but can recommend the following models:
• Startech™ MST Hub 1x4 (MSTDP124DP)
• Gofanco™ Prophecy MST hub 1x4 (PRO-MSTDP4DP)
XD614 RX
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
1920 x 1200
@ 60 fps
DP
link
DP
links
MST hub
Fiber
or
CATx
DP
link
ADDERLink™
XD
614
PWRSTS VID LNK
RX
RECEIVE
ADDERLink™
XD
614
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STS VID LNK
TX
TRANSMIT
XD614 TX
You have several connection options:
• For a two display arrangement, connect an MST-compliant video display with another
display (MST-compliant or not) in a daisy-chain arrangement.
• If using two non MST-compliant video displays, connect one to the TX video output
port and the other directly to the host computer’s video adapter, similar to the upper
part of the example shown below.
• If only a single local display is required, a non-MST display can be connected directly to
the video output port.
On both types of transmitters,
there are no console USB outlets,
so if a local keyboard and/or
mouse are required, they need to
be connected directly to the host
computer.
DP link
DP link
DP
link
DP
link
DP
link
USB link
USB
link
Stream
1
Stream
2
Stream
3
Stream
4
ADDERLink™
XD
614
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STSVID LNK
TX
TRANSMIT
XD614 TX
Fiber or
CATx
to RX
ADDERLinkXD614 supports
just one console video display
at the transmitter. If other
local console video displays are
required, then streams 2 to 4 can
be accessed directly from the host
computer’s video adapter.
Note:The display connected to the
local console should support at
least equal video resolution of that
connected at the RX, otherwise no
video will be displayed.

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ADDERLink™
XD
612
PWR STS VID LNK
RX
RECEIVE
12VDC
12
LINK
REMOTE
LINK
A
B
ADDERLink™
XD
612
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STS VID LNK
TX
TRANSMIT
12VDC
12 REMOTE
ADDERLINKXD612FEATURES
The transmitter and receiver modules are contained within slimline metal casings that
measure just 186 x 152 x 40mm.
SFP+slot
Accommodates a
ber optic SFP+
module of your
choice. See Fiber
optic link for further
details.
Recessed
reset
button
See
Resetting a
module.
Statusindicators
These provide
visual conrmation
of various system
functions. See
Indicators for further
details.
Powerinput
See Transmitter
power
connection for
further details.
Videoinputport
Connect to the
DisplayPort connector
of your computer. See
Transmitter video link
for further details.
USBports
Connect to USB ports on your
computer.The outer-most
port also supports USB audio
streaming. See Transmitter USB
links for further details.
Audioports
Connects to the audio
output/input ports of
your computer. See
Transmitter audio links
for further details.
Transmittermodule
USBports
Connect your
USB keyboard,
mouse and other
HID peripherals.
See Receiver USB
devices for further
details.
Statusindicators
These provide
visual conrmation
of various system
functions. See
Indicators for
further details.
Powerinput
See Receiver
power
connection for
further details.
Audioports
Connect your
microphone and
headphones.
See Receiver
audio devices for
further details.
Receivermodule
SFP+slot
Accommodates a ber
optic SFP+ module of
your choice. See Fiber
optic link for further
details.
Speakerport
Connect your
speakers. See
Receiver audio
devices for
further details.
Recessed
reset
button
See
Resetting a
module.
USBports
Connect your USB
keyboard, mouse and
other HID peripherals.
See Receiver USB devices
for further details.
Remoteport
Can be used
for RS232 serial
devices. See
Transmitter
remote port for
further details.
CATxport
Provides an
alternative link
method to ber.
See CATx link.
Remoteport
Can be used
for RS232 serial
devices. See
Receiver remote
port for further
details.
CATxport
Provides an
alternative link
method to ber.
See CATx link.
Videooutputports
Port 1 provides the rst video
stream, port 2 provides the
second, if present. See Multi-
display support using MST and
Receiver video display(s).
Videooutputport
Optionally connect local
console video displays.
See Multi-display
support using MST and
Transmitter video link.

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ADDERLink™
XD
614
PWR STS VID LNK
RX
RECEIVE
12VDC
12
LINK
REMOTE
LINK
A
B
ADDERLink™
XD
614
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STS VID LNK
TX
TRANSMIT
12VDC
12 REMOTE
ADDERLINKXD614FEATURES
The transmitter and receiver modules are contained within slimline metal casings that
measure just 186 x 152 x 40mm.
SFP+slot
Accommodates a
ber optic SFP+
module of your
choice. See Fiber
optic link for further
details.
Recessed
reset
button
See
Resetting a
module.
Statusindicators
These provide
visual conrmation
of various system
functions. See
Indicators for further
details.
Powerinput
See Transmitter
power
connection for
further details.
Remoteport
Can be used
for RS232 serial
devices. See
Transmitter
remote port for
further details.
USBports
Connect to USB ports on your
computer.The outer-most port
supports USB audio streaming.
See Transmitter USB links for
further details.
Audioports
Connects to the audio
output/input ports of
your computer. See
Transmitter audio links
for further details.
Transmittermodule
USBports
Connect your USB
keyboard, mouse and
other HID peripherals.
See Receiver USB
devices for further
details.
Statusindicators
These provide
visual conrmation
of various system
functions. See
Indicators for
further details.
Powerinput
See Receiver
power
connection for
further details.
Remoteport
Can be used
for RS232 serial
devices. See
Receiver remote
port for further
details.
Audioports
Connect your
microphone and
headphones.
See Receiver
audio devices for
further details.
Receivermodule
SFP+slot
Accommodates a ber
optic SFP+ module of
your choice. See Fiber
optic link for further
details.
Speakerport
Connect your
speakers. See
Receiver audio
devices for
further details.
Recessed
reset
button
See
Resetting a
module.
USBports
Connect your USB
keyboard, mouse and
other HID peripherals.
See Receiver USB devices
for further details.
CATxport
Provides an
alternative link
method to ber.
See CATx link.
CATxport
Provides an
alternative link
method to ber.
See CATx link.
Videoinputport
Connect to the
DisplayPort connector
of your computer. See
Transmitter video link
for further details.
Videooutputports
Depending on settings, either port 1
provides all four MST video streams,
or port 1 and 2 provide the rst two
streams. See Multi-display support using
MST and Choosing RX video mode.
Videooutputport
Optionally connect
a local console video
display. See Multi-display
support using MST and
Transmitter video link.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
ADDERLinkXD612/614
• Nominal Operating Power (W) 10W
• Peak Power (W) 12W
• External Power 12V DC, 1.5A
• Max operating Altitude (m) 2000m
• Operating Temp range (°C) 0 to +40°C
• Operating Humidity range (%RH) 0-80%
• Storage Temp range (°C) -10 to +50°C
• Storage Humidity range (%RH) 0-80%
• Max Thermal Dissipation (BTU) 41.94
• MTBF (Tx / Rx) 530k / 520k hours
MTBF (Pair) 260k hours
Localunit–Transmitter(Tx)
• 4 x tri-color status indicators
• DisplayPort in and local pass-through out
• 2 x USB2.0 type B
• Line in and out analog audio
• RJ12 serial port
• RJ45 and SFP+ ports
Remoteunit–Receiver(Rx)
• 4 x tri-color status indicators
• 2 x DisplayPort out
• 4 x USB2.0 type A
• Mic in, headset and speaker out
• RJ12 serial port
• RJ45 and SFP+ ports
Physicaldesign
• Robust metal construction
• TX and RX: 186mm/7.32” (w), 39mm/1.54” (h), 148mm/5.83” (d)
• TX: 1.29kg / 2.84lbs
• RX: 1.24kg / 2.73lbs
Powersupply
• 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz
• 12VDC 18W output from power supply unit.

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ADDERLink
™
XD
612
PWR STS VID LNK
R X
RECEIVE
SUPPLIEDITEMS
Informationwallet
containing:
Quick setup guide
Eight self-adhesive rubber feet
Safety document
ADDERLink
™
XD
612
PWR
LINK
LINK
AB
STS VID LNK
T X
TRANSMIT
ADDERLinkXD61x
transmittermodule
Poweradapterwith
lockingconnector
andcountry-specic
powercord
Audiocable3m
(3.5mmstereo
jacks)
USBcable2m
(typeAtoB)
DisplayPortcable2m
ADDERLinkXD61x
receivermodule
XD61xtransmitterkit
XD61xreceiverkit
Informationwallet
containing:
Quick setup guide
Eight self-adhesive rubber feet
Safety document
Poweradapterwith
lockingconnector
andcountry-specic
powercord

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OPTIONALEXTRAS
Audiocable2m(3.5mmstereojacks)
Part number:VSC22
USBcable2m(typeAtoB)
Part number:VSC24
Replacementpoweradapter
withlockingconnector
Part number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A
Country-specicpowercords
CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia)
CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe)
CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom)
CAB-IEC-USA (United States)
CAB-IEC-JAPAN (Japan)
Remoteportserial
cable44cm
Part number:VSC50
DisplayPortcables2m
Part numbers:
• VSCD18 (for use with XD612 or XD614 units)
• VSCD17 (for use with XD612 units only)
SFP+modulewithLCconnectors
Multi mode: SFP+-MM-LC-10G
Single mode: SFP+-SM-LC-10G
DualADDERLinkXDrackmount
bracketplustworetainingclamps
Part number: RMK15

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Installation
LOCATIONS
Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the
AdderLink XD modules:
• Situate the transmitter module close to the system to which it will be connected and
near to a source of mains power. Place the receiver module in similar close proximity
to the peripherals that it will connect with, plus a source of mains power.
• Consult the precautions listed within the supplied safety leaet.
• Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide,
however, where possible connect the power in as the nal step.
CONNECTIONS
Installation involves linking the transmitter module to various ports on the host computer,
while the receiver module is attached to your video display(s) and peripherals:
Click a connection to see details
Suitable for installation in Information
Technology Rooms in accordance with Article
645 of the National Electrical Code and
NFPA 75.
Peut être installé dans des salles de matériel
de traitement de l’information conformément
à l’article 645 du National Electrical Code et
à la NFPA 75.
HT

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Transmitter audiolinks
The AdderLink XD modules support
analog stereo audio in and out
connections. Where necessary, make
connections between the audio
input and/or output ports of the
host computer and the transmitter
module.
Note: Digital 2-channel (stereo) audio
is also supported separately via the
DisplayPort connectors as a transparent
link- through.
Toconnecttheaudioports
1 For the line in and/or line out
ports, connect the supplied audio
link cable between the audio port
on the transmitter module rear
panel and the line in or line out
socket of the host computer.
Transmitter videolink(s)
AdderLink XD modules can transfer various
high resolution video modes via their
DisplayPort connectors.The XD612 models
support single or dual video displays while
XD614 models support up to four video
displays.
Note: XD612 models support up to WUXGA
resolution across either CATx or ber links.
XD614 models support various resolutions, see
the box below.
Toconnectthevideoport(s)
1 Connect the supplied DisplayPort link cable between the
video socket 1 on the transmitter module rear panel and
the video output socket of the host computer.
2 Optionally connect local video display(s) to video socket
2 on the transmitter module rear panel. See
page 4.
RECEIVER
LINK
POWER
IN
VIDEO
LINK(S)
USB
LINK(S)
AUDIO
LINKS
TRANSMITTER
REMOTE
PORT RECEIVER
LINK
POWER
IN
VIDEO
LINK(S)
USB
LINK(S)
AUDIO
LINKS
TRANSMITTER
REMOTE
PORT
Fromtheaudiooutput
onthehostcomputer
Totheaudioinputon
thehostcomputer
Videoinputfrom
thehostcomputer
1 2
Optionaloutputto
localvideodisplay(s)
Maximumvideoresolutions
The extenders support the following maximum video resolutions:
Fiber(upto4km)orCATx(upto100m)
XD612 1 display at 1920 x 1200 / 60fps (WUXGA)
2 displays at 1920 x 1200 / 60fps (WUXGA)
XD614 1 display at 4096 x 2160 / 60fps (4K)
2 displays at 2560 x 1600 / 60fps (WQXGA)
3 displays at 1920 x 1200 / 60fps (WUXGA)
4 displays at 1920 x 1200 / 60fps (WUXGA)
WARNING: The local video
display will be at the same
resolution as output from the RX.
Ensure that the local monitor can
handle the required resolution.

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Transmitter Remoteport
The Remote port has a dual role, it can
either:
• Allow an optional remote control to be
connected to the module, or
• Create an RS232 serial connection with
the receiver module.
When serial devices are attached to the
Remote ports on the transmitter and
receiver modules, the units transparently convey the signals between them at rates up to
115200 baud - no serial conguration is required. An optional serial cable (part number:
VSC50) is available from Adder.
ToconnecttheRemoteport
1 Use the optional serial cable (VSC50) to link the Remote port on the rear panel of the
transmitter module with a vacant RS232 serial port on your host computer.
Please see Appendix 1 for pin-out details of the Remote port.
Fromtheserialportof
yourhostcomputer
Transmitter USBlinks
The transmitter module has two USB input
ports on its rear panel:
USBlinksfromthe
hostcomputer
RECEIVER
LINK
POWER
IN
VIDEO
LINK(S)
USB
LINK(S)
AUDIO
LINKS
TRANSMITTER
REMOTE
PORT
REMOTE
RECEIVER
LINK
POWER
IN
VIDEO
LINK(S)
USB
LINK(S)
AUDIO
LINKS
TRANSMITTER
REMOTE
PORT
R
REMOTE
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The ports have different functions:
1 2
USB HID (Human Interface Device)
feed to all USB ports on the receiver
USB audio feed to/from the analog audio
ports labeled on the receiver
ToconnecttheUSBport(s)
1 Connect the type B connector of the
supplied USB/video cable to the left-hand
side USB port (labeled ‘1’ on the diagram
above) on the rear panel of the transmitter
module.
2 Connect the type A connector of the cable to a vacant USB port on the host
computer.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second port if USB audio is required (see table above).

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Transmitter powerconnection
There is no on/off switch on either of the
AdderLink XD modules, so operation
begins as soon as power is applied.The
power adapters supplied with the modules
use locking-type plugs to help prevent
accidental disconnections; please follow the
instructions shown on the right whenever
disconnecting a power adapter.
Toconnectthepoweradapter
1 Attach the output plug of the supplied power adapter to the
power input socket on the right side of the rear panel.
2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specic power cord to the socket
of the power adapter.
3 Connect the power cord to a nearby mains supply socket.
Todisconnectthepoweradapter
1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply.
2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug
where it connects with the module.
3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from
the module. As the body of the plug slides back,
it will release from the socket and you can fully
withdraw the whole plug.
IMPORTANT:Pleasereadandadheretotheelectricalsafetyinformation
givenwithinthesuppliedsafetyleaet.Inparticular,donotusean
unearthedpowersocketorextensioncable.
Note: Both the modules and the power supplies generate heat when in operation and will
become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot
circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures
exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose
surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.
From the
poweradapter
Gentlypullbacktheplugouter
bodytoreleasethelock
RECEIVER
LINK
POWER
IN
VIDEO
LINK(S)
USB
LINK(S)
AUDIO
LINKS
TRANSMITTER
REMOTE
PORT
12VDC
12VDC

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CATxlink
The CATx ports on each module (labeled Link A) allow you to create direct links of up to 50m (when using
CAT5e) or 100m (when using CAT6). In order to work in CATx mode, the SFP+ ber modules must be
removed from their sockets.
Note: The CATx ports are not network ports and should not be connected to network switches or computer ports.
TomaketheCATxlink
1 Connect a CATx (CAT 5e to 7 as required) cable between the Link A ports on the transmitter (front
panel) and the receiver (rear panel):
ADDERLink
™
XD
612
LINK
A
LINK
A
Transmitter
frontpanel
Receiver
rearpanel
Linking
ADDERLink XD transmitters and receivers can be linked using either:
• CATx (see below), or
• Fiber (see next page)
CATx status indicators
The status indicators on the CATx port connector
of each module provide further status information
when a CATx link is in use:
SPEED
This indicator signals
whether the speed of the
CATx link is sufcient:
• amber - link speed is
below the necessary
5Gbit/sec. Check the
CATx cable link for
problems.
• green - link speed is ok.
LINK
This indicator will
be green whenever
there is a CATx
link between the
transmitter and
receiver modules.
2 In operation, ensure that both indicators on the CATx connectors are green. See right.

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Fiberopticlink
Each pair of AdderLink XD modules require optional SFP+ ber optic modules of your
choice (single or multi-mode). The ber optic cable used must match the SFP+ type and
also be of a suitable type for the distance being covered. See Transmission distances for
details.
Tomaketheberopticlink
IMPORTANT: Ensure the power supply is off/disconnected before inserting or removing
an SFP+ module.
1 Remove an SFP+ module from its protective packing and insert it fully into the empty
slot on the AdderLink XD module.The XD transmitter slot is located on the front
panel; the XD receiver slot is situated on the rear panel:
2 Repeat for the other SFP+ module on the other module.
3 For each SFP+ module, remove the black rubber insert that protects the sensors.
4 If tted, remove the dual inserts that protect the ber optic connectors.
5 Insert the ber optic connectors into the SFP+ module so that they click into place:
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 at the other end.
LINK
B
T X
TRANSMIT
DC
LINK
B
Transmitter
frontpanel
Receiver
rearpanel ToremoveanSFP+module
1 If tted, remove the dual ber optic connectors from
the SFP+ module (press in the release tab of the ber
optic connectors to disengage them).
2 Unclip the small extraction lever and open it out (this
action releases a locking tab and also provides a grip
point).
3 Gently pull on the extraction lever to withdraw the
SFP+ module from the slot.
4 If the SFP+ module and/or ber optic connector will
remain unused for any period of time, be sure to t the
protective inserts to keep the optical interfaces clean.
Note: In order to maintain a high level of condence in the ber
optic link, it is recommended that Adder supplied SFPs are used:
(SFP+-MM-LC-10G or SFP+-SM-LC-10G).
If alternative parts are used, the system will detect this and will
ash the front panel LNK indicator.
Transmitter
frontpanel
Receiver
rearpanel
DC
LINK
B
LINK
B
T X
TRANSMIT
WARNING
CLASS 1
laser
product

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Receivervideodisplay(s)
Two DisplayPort sockets are provided on
the rear panel of each receiver module. On
XD612 models, video streams 1 and 2 are
presented at the ports. On XD614 models,
either all four possible MST streams are
provided at port 1 OR just the rst and
second streams are provided at ports 1 and
2. See page 20 for details about setting
changes.
EDID management
The EDID (Extended Display Identication Data) is read from the connected video
display at the receiver module; it is then transferred to, and stored within, the transmitter
module and then declared to the host computer. If the video display is removed then
the cloned EDID stored at the transmitter module will still be presented to the video
source.
Receiveraudiodevices
The receiver module can support multiple
analog audio devices, such as stereo
headphones, a mono microphone or line-
level in/out connections.
USB audio is also supported when the left
hand USB socket on the XD rear panel
is connected to the computer.The audio
signals received from the computer will be
transferred to the analog audio sockets on
the receiver. USB audio will take precedence over the 3.5mm audio jacks when both
sources are present.
2 Optionally use the rear panel 3.5mm jack
audio socket to connect line-level audio
devices, such as powered speakers.
VID LNK
R X
RECEIVE
Tostereoheadphones
Frommonomicrophone
Tospeakers
TRANSMITTER
LINK
VIDEO
DISPLAY(S)
USB
DEVICES
AUDIO
DEVICES
POWER
IN
REMOTE
PORT
RECEIVER
2
TRANSMITTER
LINK
VIDEO
DISPLAY(S)
USB
DEVICES
AUDIO
DEVICES
POWER
IN
REMOTE
PORT
RECEIVER
Toprimaryvideodisplay
ortherstofmultiple
MST-compliantdisplays
1 2
Tosecondary
videodisplay
Toconnectthevideodisplay
1 Connect the signal cable from your primary
video display to port 1 on the rear panel of
the receiver module.
2 If used, repeat for the secondary video
display on port 2.
Toconnectaudiodevices
1 Connect stereo headphones and/or
a mono microphone to the 3.5mm
jack audio sockets on the front
panel of the receiver module.
Note: Digital audio sent via the DisplayPort connectors are passed straight through from the
transmitter to the receiver ports and remain completely separate from the analog audio signals.
Maximumvideoresolutions
The extenders support the following maximum video resolutions (all at 60 fps):
Fiber(upto4km) CATx(upto100m)
XD612 1 display at 1920 x 1200 1 display at 1920 x 1200
2 displays at 1920 x 1200 2 displays at 1920 x 1200
XD614 1 display at 4096 x 2160 1 display at 4096 x 2160
2 displays at 2560 x 1600 2 displays at 2560 x 1600
3 displays at 1920 x 1200 3 displays at 1920 x 1200
4 displays at 1920 x 1200 4 displays at 1920 x 1200

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ADDERLink
™
XD
612
RE
ReceiverUSBdevices
Each receiver module contains a USB
hub that can support multiple v2.0 or
v1.1 USB HID (Human Interface Device)
peripherals.
FromUSB
devices
Front
panel
FromUSB
devices
Rear
panel
ToconnectUSBdevices
1 Connect your USB keyboard, mouse and any
other two USB devices to the four sockets
distributed on the front and rear panels of the
receiver module.
ReceiverRemoteport
The Remote port has a dual role, it can
either:
• Allow an optional remote control to be
connected to the module, or
• Create an RS232 serial connection with
the receiver module.
When serial devices are attached to the
Remote ports on the transmitter and
receiver modules, the units transparently convey the signals between them at rates up to
115200 baud - no serial conguration is required. An optional serial cable (part number:
VSC50) is available from Adder.
ToconnecttheRemoteport
1 Use the optional serial cable (VSC50) to link the Remote port on the rear panel of the
transmitter module with a vacant RS232 serial port on your host computer.
Fromyourserialdevice
TRANSMITTER
LINK
VIDEO
DISPLAY(S)
USB
DEVICES
AUDIO
DEVICES
POWER
IN
REMOTE
PORT
RECEIVER
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
LINK
VIDEO
DISPLAY(S)
USB
DEVICES
AUDIO
DEVICES
POWER
IN
REMOTE
PORT
RECEIVER
Please see Appendix 1 for pin-out details of the Remote port.

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TRANSMITTER
LINK
VIDEO
DISPLAY(S)
USB
DEVICES
AUDIO
DEVICES
POWER
IN
REMOTE
PORT
RECEIVER
Receiverpowerconnection
There is no on/off switch on either of the
AdderLink XD modules, so operation
begins as soon as power is applied.The
power adapters supplied with the modules
use locking-type plugs to help prevent
accidental disconnections; please follow the
instructions shown on the right whenever
disconnecting a power adapter.
Toconnectthepoweradapter
1 Attach the output plug of the supplied power adapter to the
power input socket on the right side of the rear panel.
2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specic power cord to the socket
of the power adapter.
3 Connect the power cord to a nearby mains supply socket.
Todisconnectthepoweradapter
1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply.
2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug
where it connects with the module.
3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from
the module. As the body of the plug slides back,
it will release from the socket and you can fully
withdraw the whole plug.
IMPORTANT:Pleasereadandadheretotheelectricalsafetyinformation
givenwithinthesuppliedsafetyleaet.Inparticular,donotusean
unearthedpowersocketorextensioncable.
Note: Both the modules and the power supplies generate heat when in operation and will
become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot
circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures
exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose
surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.
From the
poweradapter
Gentlypullbacktheplugouter
bodytoreleasethelock
12VDC
12VDC