CYP CRS-232 User manual

CRS-232
Transmitter and
CAT5 / RS-232 Receiver
Extender Box
Operation Manual
CRS-232

Revision History
Version No Date Summary of Change
V1 20090218 Preliminary Release
Precautions
Failure to follow the precautions described below may cause damage to
CRS-232 Extender Box and void the warranty.
 DO NOT open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. If you find
problem with it, please return back to your retailer or seller who will
assist you or provide you with solution.
 DO NOT use third-Party AC adapter or power cord. Doing so may
damage CRS-232 Extender Box.
 DO NOT bump, jar or drop contents of the products as it may
damage it and result in warranty void.
 DO NOT set any liquids or beverages on the drive as they may
damage CRS-232 Extender Box.

Table of Contents
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1. Introduction …………………………………………................................
2. Applications..........................……………………………………………
3. Package Contents.............……………………………………………….
4. System Requirements.............…………...............……………………..
5. Features .............................………………………………………………..
6. Operation Controls and Functions..............………………….………..
6.1 TX Front Panel & TX Rear Panel................................................…
6.2 RX Front Panel & RX Rear Panel........................................………
7. Connection and Installation..............................................................
8. Specications......................................................................................

1. Introduction
The CAT 5 RS-232 extender is an affordable, hardware-based solution for
giving you control of any RS-232 protocol device. With regular RS-232 devices
you are limited to an immediate area of control. The CAT5 RS-232 extender
extends control to over 250 meters and gives you a tremendous amount of
flexibility in how and where you control your devices. The RS-232 extender
also provides full duplex transmission and hardware handshake signals, with
the need for any complicated set-up procedures.
2. Applications
• System installation.
• Control RS-232 devices from far away.
• System upgrading.
3. Package Contents
• CRS-232 Transmitter.
• CRS-232 Receiver.
• 5V DC power adaptor.
• Operation Manual.
4. System Requirements
• Input PC/laptop equipment, DB 9 female to male cable x 2, CAT 5 cable
and output source device.
5. Features
• Extends any compatible RS232 device up to 250 meters from the source
to the display.
• Only One CAT 5 cable.
• Perfect for digital signage.
• Simple and easy installation.
• Has a Baud Rate of: 110~921600.
• Data bit: 8bit.
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6. Operation Controls and Functions
6.1 TX Front Panel TX Rear Panel
①
RS-232 IN
② ③
CAT5
DC 5V
q Connect a PC/laptop‘s main control system with a DB 9 female to male
cable in order to send protocol to the source device.
② Connect a CAT 5 cable up to 250M away and link it to the Receiver.
③ Connect the 5V DC power adaptor into the unit and plug the adaptor
into an AC outlet.
Note: Only one adaptor is needed for both the Transmitter and Receiver.
6.2 RX Front Panel RX Rear Panel
①
CAT5
DC 5V
② ③
RS-232 OUT
① Connect the CAT 5 cable from the Transmitter into the Receivers CAT 5
slot.
② Connect the 5V DC power adaptor.
Note: Only one adaptor is needed for both Transmitter and Receiver
however, if operating at extreme distances or if no image is
displayed then two adaptors will be required.
③ Connect to the source device with a DB 9 male to female cable for
receiving and communicating with a PC/Laptop.
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7. Connection and Installation
PC
or
TV
External Box
or
ReceiverTransmitter
CAT5
Modem
Cable
Modem Cable
Modem Cable
Null
Modem
Cable
PC
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8. Specication
Input Port RS232 D-Sub-9 female
CAT 5
Output Port RS232 D-Sub-9 male
CAT 5
Power Supply 5V/1A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Dimensions (mm) 50(W) x 67(H) x 23(D) / each
Weight (g) 80 / each
Chassis Material Aluminum
Silkscreen Color Silver
Operating Temperature 0˚C~40˚C
Power Consumption 0.5W(Max)
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20090219 MPM-CRS232TXRX
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