Altinex VGA to CAT-5 Transmitter Card MT103-115 User manual

MULTI-TASKER™
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0182-003
2-IN, 2-OUT CAT-5 TO VGA TRANSMITTER
CARD FOR MULTI-TASKER™
USER’S GUIDE
MT103
-
115

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS.............. 2
GENERAL....................................................................2
INSTALLATION...........................................................2
CLEANING ..................................................................2
FCC / CE NOTICE.......................................................2
ABOUT YOUR MT103-115 ................................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................... 4
APPLICATION DIAGRAM..................................... 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP....................................5
DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW ...................................5
INSTALLING YOUR MT103-115........................... 6
OPERATION.......................................................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.............................. 6
LED IS NOT LIT...........................................................6
NO DISPLAY ...............................................................6
ALTINEX POLICY.................................................. 7
LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY...................7
CONTACT INFORMATION.........................................7

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
MT103-115. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your MT103-115 and to prevent fire
and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and
heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
•Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
•To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not place the MT103-115
in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating
appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to
direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm
internal components.
•Handle the MT103-115 carefully. Dropping or
jarring can damage the card.
•Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT103-115.
•Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.
•When removing a card, please make sure that
the card to which it is attached is also pulled out
simultaneously.
1.3 CLEANING
•Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such
as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or
water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE
•This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
•This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference
at their expense.
•Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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ABOUT YOUR MT103-115 2
MT103-115
2-In 2-Out VGA to CAT-5 Transmitter
The MT103-115 is a 2-in 2-out VGA to CAT-5
transmitter card. The MT103-115 card transmits
computer video signals over twisted pair CAT-5
(Category 5, 5e, 6) type cable. The MT103-115
must be used with a compatible CAT-5 receiver like
the MT103-116 card or the stand alone DA1921SX
receiver.
The use of CAT-5 cable is an alternative to the
traditional method of using RGB or VGA type
multi-channel coaxial cable. This solution is very
desirable due to the fact that CAT-5 cable is
thinner, more flexible and less costly than
multi-channel coaxial cable. Furthermore, many
facilities already have a CAT-5 cable infrastructure,
allowing this solution to reduce the amount of labor
and intrusion required for retrofit installations.
The MT103-115 offers two 15-pin HD female input
connectors (Plug & Play compatible with built-in
EDID), and two RJ-45 female output connectors.
The MT103-115 can transmit signal resolutions
from VGA thru UXGA. Together with an
MT103-116 receiver card and properly adjusted
with built-in equalization controls, the maximum
cable distance is approximately 500 feet/152
meters for VGA (640x480, 60Hz refresh) and 250
feet/ 76 meters for UXGA (1600x1200, 60Hz
refresh). Please see the complete specifications for
other resolutions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/DESCRIPTION MT103-115
GENERAL
Inputs Two
Input from Transmitter RJ-45 Female
Outputs Two
Output Connectors 15-pin HD Female
Cable Distance Limitations
640x480: 500ft/152m
800x600: 450ft/137m
1024x768: 400ft/122m
1280x1024: 350ft/107m
1600x1200: 250ft/76m
Table 1. MT103-115 General
MECHANICALMT103-115
Enclosure Slots Required One
Weight 0.43lb (0.19kg)
Shipping Weight 1 lb. (0.42kg)
Connector Panel Black
T° Operating 10°C-40°C
T° Maximum 0 to 50°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 55,000 hrs
Table 2. MT103-115 Mechanical
ELECTRICALMT103-115
Input Video Signal
Analog Signal Level 1.7V max
Impedance 75 Ohms
Input Sync Signal
Horiz., Vertical, & C-Sync TTL (+/-)
Impedance 10K Ohms
Output Video Signals
Analog Signal Level Gain of 1.05 (+/-5%)
Fall/Rise Time (ns) 1.0
Impedance 75 Ohms
Output Sync Signals
Horizontal, Vertical Sync TTL (+/-)
Impedance 22 Ohms
Power
Power (from Enclosure) +6V DC (230mA)
-6V DC (200mA)
Power Consumption 2.6watts max.
Table 3. MT103-115 Electrical

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP
DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW
CAT5
RJ45
OUT 1
POWER/
SIGNAL PRESENT
VGA
INPUT 1
INPUT 2 CAT5
RJ45
OUT 2
VGA TO CAT-5 TX
IN
OUT
OUT
RED POWER/
GREEN SIGNAL
2
RED POWER/
GREEN SIGNAL
1
MT103-115
IN
MT103-115

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INSTALLING YOUR MT103-115 6
Step 1. Turn OFF the power to the Multi-Tasker™
enclosure.
Step 2. Slide the MT103-115 into an available slot
in the Multi-Tasker™. Make sure the card
fits into place. Secure the card by
tightening the retainer screws located on
the top and bottom of the card.
Step 3. Turn ON the power to the Multi-Tasker™
enclosure.
Step 4. The LED on the card panel will turn RED
indicating that the card is in full operation.
Step 5. Connect a VGA cable from the video
source to the MT103-115 input connector.
Step 6. The power LED will turn GREEN,
indicating an input signal is present.
Step 7. Connect the MT103-115 output connector
to the Receiver (MT103-116)thru a
CAT-5 cable.
OPERATION 7
There is only one adjustment necessary to operate
the MT103-115. The adjustment is for equalization
on long cable runs. It is adjustable according to the
cable length.
The unit will operate successfully as long as cables
are attached properly and other technical
specifications are followed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT103-115; however, we
would like to offer suggestions for the following:
7.1 LED IS NOT LIT
Cause 1: Card cage is not plugged in.
Solution: Plug in the card cage. If the LED
turns ON, the problem is solved. If
not, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: Card is not plugged in all the way.
Solution: Push the card in all the way. If the
LED is still not lit, see Cause 3.
Cause 3: Card cage slot has a problem.
Solution 1: Test the card in other slots.If other
slots work, the problem is the card
cage slot. The card cage may
require service. Call ALTINEX at
[phone]. If the other slots do
not work, see Solution 2.
Solution 2: Take any other known good card
with an LED and verify that the slot
used is good by seeing if the other
card’s LED lights in that slot. If it
lights, then the original card may be
the source of the problem. Call
ALTINEX at [phone].
7.2 NO DISPLAY
Cause 1: The source has a problem.
Solution: Check the source and make sure
that there is a signal present and all
source connections are correct. If
the source is working and there is
still no display, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: Cable connections are incorrect.
Solution: Make sure the cables are connected
properly. Also, make sure the
continuity and wiring are good. If
there is still no display, see Cause 3.
Cause 3: The display has a problem.
Solution: Make sure that the display is
powered. If there is still no display,
call ALTINEX at [phone].

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ALTINEX POLICY 9
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY
Please see the Altinex website at
www.altinex.com for details on warranty and
return policy.
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, INC
592 Apollo Street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]