Dakota Computer Solutions VoyagerUTP User manual

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Dakota Computer Solutions warrants the VoyagerUTP™ to be in good working order for one year from the date of
purchase from Dakota Computer Solutions or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at
any time during this one-year warranty period, Dakota Computer Solutions will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as
set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the
property of Dakota Computer Solutions. This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the Unit
resulting from accident, disaster, abuse, or unauthorized modification of the Unit, including static discharge and power
surges.
Limited Warranty service may be obtained by delivering this unit during the one-year warranty period to Dakota Computer
Solutions or an authorized repair center providing a proof of purchase date. If this Unit is delivered by mail or courier, you
agree to insure the Unit or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service
location, and to use the original shipping container or its equivalent. You must call for a return authorization number first.
Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization number. Contact an authorized repair center
or Dakota Computer Solutions for further information
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Multisync is a trademark of NEC Technologies, Inc.
All trademarks acknowledged
Printed in the USA Revision 2.52 Manual Part No: 8035-00
NOTE: This equipment complies with the requirements of European EMC directive 89/336 EEC in respect of EN55022
Class B, EN 50082-1 and EN 60555-2.
This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, persuant 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 his own expense.

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Thank you for choosing the VoyagerUTP™. Designed for easy operation, your new VoyagerUTP will
allow you to position your Keyboard, Monitor and PS/2 Mouse up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) away
from your PC.
Features
This product has a number of unique features that allow transparent remote operation of your PC.
•Access your CPU up to 1,000 feet away using a single CAT 5 twisted pair cable.
•Fully Adjustable Video Equalization - Compensates for loss of image quality due to cable length
•Fully buffered signals to ensure consistent remote operation of your PC
•Intelligent keyboard and mouse emulation ensures the PC boots and operates even when a
keyboard, monitor and mouse are not connected.
•Advanced Security. Keep your servers locked away in a remote location.
•Can be used in combination with a keyboard, monitor and mouse switch to give remote access to
multiple servers.
•Dual Access version allows for an additional keyboard, monitor and PS/2 mouse through the local
unit.
Operation
The VoyagerUTP is simple to operate and works with all PC operating systems - no software is
required. Just connect the units up as described and you are ready to work. Complete keyboard and
PS/2 mouse emulation ensuring that your computer will not lock up due to loss of keyboard and
mouse connection. Your PC will boot even if the remote end of the link is not powered or the
keyboard and/or mouse are disconnected.
Compatibility
To operate in various environments and with hardware from many manufacturers, this product has a
number of specific features. This product has been tested with a variety of hardware. However, it is
impossible to guarantee correct operation with every keyboard, monitor, mouse and motherboard
currently on the market.
The VoyagerUTP is compatible with the following equipment:
•System Unit: PC/AT, PS/2 and 100% compatible clones. - PC equipped with PS/2 mouse port*
•Keyboard: PC/AT, Enhanced Keyboard. Some older XT/AT autosensing keyboards may not
be compatible
•Mouse: PS/2 Mouse, Microsoft Intellimouse and Logitech 3 button.*
•Monitor: VGA, Super VGA, XGA & RGB (Sync-on-Green)
* If your PC does not have a PS/2 style mouse port, the VoyagerUTP may be connected to a serial port of
your PC. This is done via a mouse protocol converter (2146-00C). Please contact your dealer for further
details. Note: When using the Mouse converter, a PS/2 mouse must be used as the input mouse to connect
to the VoyagerUTP.
INTRODUCTION

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This manual describes the VoyagerUTP, installation and operation.
Package Contents
Your Voyager package includes the following:
1 VoyagerUTP Local Unit
1 VoyagerUTP Remote Unit
1 Power Transformer*
1 AC Mains Cable
2 PS/2 Cables
1 Coax VGA Cable
1 VoyagerUTP User Manual
* Use only the power transformer supplied with this product.
The VoyagerUTP has a PS/2 type keyboard connector. If your system uses the AT type 5-pin DIN
connector or keyboard, adaptors will be required these are commonly available through your dealer.
If your PC does not have a PS/2 mouse port, please see the note under the Compatibility section on
page 1 of this manual.
Cable Requirements
Cables to connect the VoyagerUTP Local unit to your PC’s system unit are supplied in the package.
Your keyboard, monitor and mouse will plug straight in to the VoyagerUTP Remote Unit. The Local
Unit to Remote Unit connection cable is not supplied, if you do not have suitable CAT 5 UTP or STP
cable fitted at your site, please consult your dealer.
The Local and Remote Units are connected by industry standard structured cabling (Category 5
UTP/STP, 4-pair) terminated with RJ45 connectors.
The cable used should be solid trunk cable. Stranded patch cable will give poor results over
longer distances.
The connector wiring must be to EIA/TIA 568. Refer to the wiring chart later in the manual.
Note: That failure to wire the twisted pairs correctly will impair the video quality dramatically and / or
prevent correct operation.
This VoyagerUTP extender is designed for use up to a maximum cable length of 1,000ft (300
meters). At this length the video quality should still be acceptable even at a screen resolution of
1024x768 (75Hz).
Although a single continuous length of interconnect cable is preferable, operation is possible through
multiple Patch Panels. However, the more patch panels the cable is routed through, the greater the
chance of video signal degradation.
GETTING STARTED
Under no circumstances should your Voyager interconnect ports be connected to a network.

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VGA Keyboard Mouse
Front View of Remote Unit
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VGA Keyboard Mouse
Front View of Local Unit Rear View of Local Unit
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Figure 1. Connecting the VoyagerUTP.
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Position B
Cable Length
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Default Position - No Jumpers
Cable Length
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Figure 2. Remote Unit PCB - Cable length jumpers.
QUICK SETUP SYSTEM GUIDE

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Installation Procedure
The VoyagerUTP consists of a Local and a Remote Unit interconnected by a single structured cable
that carries all the necessary signals. The Local unit is connected to the PCs keyboard, VGA ports
and PS/2 mouse. The keyboard, monitor and mouse are connected directly to the Remote Unit. The
Remote Unit is powered by an AC power supply (included) and the PC powers the Local Unit via the
keyboard connection. A variable length of Cat5 cable is used to connect the local unit to the remote
unit.
Under no circumstances should your Voyager ever be connected to a live network cable.
We recommend that the complete system be tested in one room before permanent
installation. If a long interconnect cable is not available, use a patch lead to test basic unit
operation with your PC.
Step 1: Setting the Cable Length Jumpers
The Remote Unit contains video equalization circuitry which compensates for loss in image quality
experienced when driving over long cables.
To set the correct level of equalization there are three jumpers on the circuit board used to select an
adjustment range appropriate to the cable length (these only need to be set once), and two rotary
controls on the front panel to precisely alter the compensation level and so ‘tune in’ the image for the
cable length used.
The three cable length jumpers should be set as follows:
Cable Length
(Meters) Remote Unit Jumper Position
0 - 100 (0 - 330 ft) No Jumpers
(Default)
100-200 (330 - 650 ft) A
200-300 (650-1000 ft) B
(Orientation: RJ45 towards you)
Figure 3. Cable Length Jumper Setting.
Figure 2 shows where the jumpers are located on the Remote Unit PCB. If you are unsure about
opening the case and setting the jumpers, please consult a technician or call for technical support.
All three jumpers must be set to the same position.
If you are conducting a test in one room before final installation, set the jumpers as appropriate for
the test cable length.

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Step 2: Connecting Up
Figure 1 illustrates how the units are interconnected.
1. Switch off your PC and connect the VoyagerUTP, keyboard, monitor and mouse as shown in
Figure 1.
2. Set the ‘Peak’ control on the Remote Unit about midway, and set the ‘EQ’ control fully counter-
clockwise (no video compensation).
3. Power up the Remote Unit by connecting the power adapter and switching it on. Use ONLY the
power adapter supplied with your Unit.
4. Power on your PC and check that the keyboard operates correctly.
Note: The video image quality may be poor at this point.
5. Boot an operating system (such as Windows) or application you intend to use. Check that the
mouse functions (if required). If you have difficulties with your mouse, see the "Troubleshooting"
guide later in this manual.
The remote unit (when installed in its final location) may be left permanently powered up.
Step 3: Adjusting the Video Compensation
This step is only required if your cable length exceeds 80ft (25m).
1. Load an application you intend to use that requires a high screen resolution (such as a Windows
word processor).
2. If the video is under-compensated, you will notice black smearing on the right-hand edge of
large horizontal objects such as title bars. The degradation becomes more noticeable as cable
length increases.
3. Look at a point on the monitor where the smearing is evident. Now, rotate the ‘EQ’ control
clockwise until the smearing disappears and the edge becomes very bright and too sharp. At this
point and beyond the video is over-compensated.
4. Rotate the ‘EQ’ control back slightly until you reach a point where the edge looks normal (no
smearing or over sharpness). The compensation is now adjusted correctly for the length of
interconnection cable used.
5. The ‘PEAK’ control is used to adjust the brightness of the overall picture. After adjusting this
control to suit, the ‘EQ’ control may need a very slight readjustment.
Please note that for all practical purposes cable equalization cannot be exact - the remote
image will never be as sharp as the original. The VoyagerUTP's equalization system is designed
so that it produces very good results on short to medium length cables and an acceptable quality
over longer cables (> 480ft/150m).
TIP: If you are at the top end of a cable length range, say 250ft (80m), and you are using high
resolution (1024x768 or more) you may achieve better quality video compensation by selecting the
next cable length range.
On any cable range you can view how the video would appear without any compensation by simply
turning the ‘EQ’ control counter-clockwise to the stopping point.

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Keyboard & Mouse Emulation
The VoyagerUTP uses a microprocessor to emulate the keyboard and mouse. This means that a
keyboard and/or mouse do not have to be connected to the Voyager’s Remote Unit for your PC to
boot. The PC will boot with only the Local Unit of the VoyagerUTP connected.
This feature ensures that your PC will always operate regardless of whether the Remote Unit is
actually connected or powered. The remote keyboard and mouse may be plugged in and out at any
time.
‘Scroll Lock’ Reset
The VoyagerUTP redefines the Scroll Lock key as a device reset. Whenever you reconnect a
keyboard or mouse to the Remote Unit, press ‘Scroll Lock’ to reinitialize them. You should also press
‘Scroll Lock’ should the keyboard or mouse ever lock up.
Should you need to use ‘Scroll Lock’ for a software application, please call technical support.
Mouse Sync (Null Mouse Command)
The Voyager UTP allows recovery of the mouse should it ever go out of sync (mouse pointer jumps
over the screen).
Use the following procedure to recover the mouse:
1. Press and release the Scroll Lock key (twice on local console) to reset the keyboard and mouse.
2. Check if the mouse is now operating correctly.
If the mouse is still erratic, issue the following Null mouse command to re-synchronize the mouse.
3. Press and hold down the left and right mouse buttons.
4. Press and release the Scroll Lock key (and then release the mouse buttons).
5. Check if the mouse is now operating correctly. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4 up to three times.
The Null Mouse Command sends a single null byte to the PS/2 mouse port. By issuing this command
up to three times the Voyager UTP mouse reports will become re-synchronized with the order
expected by the PC. Ordinarily, the mouse should never go out of sync. However, this command
provides a recovery mechanism avoiding the need to reload the mouse driver or reboot the machine
should this condition occur.
Note: Issuing the Null Mouse Command when the mouse is operating correctly will cause it to
go out of sync (unless the mouse driver is auto-correcting).
OPERATION

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Local / Remote Console Switching
The VoyagerUTP Dual Access version allows you to connect an additional keyboard, monitor, and
mouse to your system through the local unit. The PC may now be operated from either of two
locations, though not simultaneously.
Pressing any key on the keyboard activates a user console; the key press is ignored by the operating
system. The console is now active. The other console cannot operate while the active console is in
use. If the active console’s keyboard or mouse are not used for more than 15 seconds, control is
taken by the first console to send a keyboard or mouse signal.
Private Mode (Dual Access Version Only)
The Private Mode feature will disable the remote keyboard, monitor and mouse. To enter Private
Mode, press Scroll Lock on the local keyboard. The Scroll Lock LED will now light on both local and
remote keyboards. Press Scroll Lock again to re-enable the remote console. Scroll Lock will also re-
initialize the local keyboard and mouse. The local console is active on power up.
When the remote console is powered up, it may take up to 15 seconds to be initialized. This will
result in a blank screen.
Jumper JP1 (normally off) in the Remote Unit can prevent the remote monitor from being blanked
when in private mode. Connect this jumper to prevent screen blanking.
UTP / STP Connection Cable Wiring
The Local-Remote interconnection cable is terminated in RJ45 connectors and should be wired
according to the EIA/TIA 568 (Scheme B preferred) industry standard.
Orientation: Looking into the RJ45 socket on the VoyagerUTP unit, Pin 1 is on the left and Pin 8 on
the right.
Pin Wire Colour Wire Pair
1 White/Orange T2
2 Orange/White R2
3 White/Green T3
4 Blue/White R1
5 White/Blue T1
6 Green/White R3
7 White/Brown T4
8 Brown/White R4
The VoyagerUTP has been tested with all major makes of CAT 5 cable including BICC-VERO,
Mohawk, AT&T.

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Keyboard
•The PC boots fine with no error messages but the remote keyboard does not work at all.
a) Cable is loose, re-seat keyboard cable and press ‘Scroll Lock’
b) Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed.
c) Try a different model of keyboard. If the new keyboard works then original one may be
incompatible, (some older auto-sensing units may not work with this product).
•Wrong or missing characters from those typed.
a) The keyboard may be in the wrong mode. Press ‘Scroll Lock’ to reset it.
b) Power down and reboot the entire system.
•The PC always comes up with "Keyboard Error "
a) Press F1 or ESC. If the system appears to work fine after pressing F1 (or ESC) adjust your
BIOS set-up so that the PC does not test the keyboard.
•Connecting a keyboard to the unit affects the Video.
a) Change to a newer keyboard. Some older keyboards require a large amount of current.
PS/2 Mouse
•I have a mouse cursor on the screen, but the mouse does not work
a) Press ‘Scroll Lock’ on the keyboard to reset the mouse.
b) Cable is loose, re-seat mouse cable and press ‘Scroll Lock’ a number of times
c) Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed.
d) Try a different model of mouse.
e) Power cycle the remote unit.
•The system does not detect a PS/2 mouse, or the application cannot find the mouse.
a) Wrong cable plugged in, keyboard and mouse cables reversed on Local Unit.
b) Cable is loose, re-seat mouse cable between Local Unit and CPU and press ‘Scroll Lock’ a
number of times.
c) Ensure that the keyboard input cable to the Local Unit is connected to provide power.
d) Reboot PC.
•The mouse movement is erratic
a) Press ‘Scroll Lock’ to reset the remote keyboard and mouse.
b) Issue the Null Mouse Command.
c) Try installing a self-correcting mouse driver such as the Microsoft Intellimouse™ Driver.
Keyboard & Mouse
•Neither the keyboard or mouse operate, or have locked up
a) Reset Keyboard and mouse by pressing ‘Scroll Lock’ a number of times.
b) Reset PC and the Voyager Remote unit.
c) Check power to the remote unit.
d) Some PC’s have a port re-mapping feature which allows a keyboard or mouse to be plugged
into either PS/2 port. Try crossing over the cables between the local unit and PC. (i.e. KB to
Mouse & Mouse to KB.)
TROUBLESHOOTING

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Video
•The picture is not sharp & is very smeary
a) Video compensation incorrectly set - See installation section.
•Each character has separated into overlapping red, green & blue pixels. (Like looking
through 3D glasses).
a) Check that the UTP / STP wiring used throughout is EIA 568 standard.
b) Check patch panels for poor or incorrect connections
c) Check the compensation jumper settings for proper distance.
•The monitor sometimes loses sync causing it to go blank for a second or two
a) This occurs if your electrical power system is very noisy (particularly ground).
•Video only required, but no picture appears
a) The Local Unit must be connected to the PC’s keyboard port.
b) Consult technical support if you cannot do this and require a secondary power supply for the
Local Unit.
•A constant vertical wobble appears down the screen (interference).
a) The interconnection cable could be located too close to a source of very strong electrical
interference, re-route cabling if possible
b) If interference is from strong signals from a nearby broadcast transmitter a beat pattern will
appear. Change the vertical refresh rate of video card slightly, such as from 65Hz to 70Hz.
•Video Picture is black and white not color
a) Your system requires a monitor ID code to boot into the correct video mode. Please contact
technical support on details to correct this.
•Windows or Windows NT will only boot into a low-resolution graphics mode.
a) The problem could be Monitor ID. See above.
b) If your graphics card supports VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) configure the graphics
driver by explicitly telling it which make and model of monitor you have rather than using
DDC.
c) Disable the option "Automatically detect plug and play monitors". This command is found in
Control Panel/Display Properties/Settings (tab)/Advanced (button)/Monitor(tab).

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•Is it possible to use a cable length of more than 1,000ft (300m)?
The VoyagerUTP has been designed to produce acceptable results with Super VGA resolutions
at the maximum cable length. It may be possible to run up to 1,600ft (500m) at the standard VGA
resolution (640x480). However, we cannot guarantee that this will work in every instance.
•Can VoyagerUTP units be chained to allow operation over more than 1,000 feet (300
meters)?
Two units may be chained to allow operation over longer distances. Using cascaded units, Super
VGA operation over 1,600ft (500m) and standard VGA operation over 1,920ft (600m) is possible,
though not guaranteed. In general, the first segment of cable length should be around 640ft
(200m) with the remainder in the second segment. Careful calibration of the video equalizers is
required. If you plan to cascade units, please contact technical support to discuss your
application.
•Which cable is better UTP or STP?
UTP cable will give the best quality video over long distances because it has less capacitance per
unit length. However, STP may be a better choice in electrically noisy environments.
•When using UTP what is the best way to ensure the system does not suffer from any
interference?
This product is designed to withstand high levels of interference while using Cat 5 cable over long
distances. To further reduce the potential for interference consider the following:
a) Ensure that the computer and remote monitor are both connected to the same power phase.
b) Ensure that the AC voltage across the power ground (at the local PC & remote monitor) is
less than 2V.
c) Use a clean earth system (if your site has one installed).
d) Route the interconnection cable away from other cables to avoid electrical interference.
d) Try STP cable if you think electronic noise could be a problem.
•Is the Voyager UTP suitable for use between buildings?
The Voyager UTP does not have line isolation. Therefore, operation between buildings is not
recommended.
•Can multiple Local or Remote Units be used, by swapping the UTP cable over?
The Voyager UTP has full emulation thereby allowing you to swap cables between units. After
swapping the cable, press ‘Scroll Lock’ to resynchronize the Voyager UTP.
•Is the Voyager UTP connectable to my network?
The Voyager UTP uses the same cable as your network, but it cannot be directly connected
into your network. You may damage your Voyager beyond repair if you attempt to do so.
GENERAL QUESTIONS

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Maintenance and repair
The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Any malfunction of the unit should be reported
to a factory-authorized repair center for service. Any discrepancies in the operation of the unit
according to this manual should be reported to the Technical Support Department of Dakota
Computer Solutions.
Technical support
If you cannot determine the nature of a problem, please call Dakota Computer Solutions and ask for
Technical Support. If possible, call from a telephone located near the unit; we may be able to solve
your problem directly over the telephone. If we cannot solve your problem on the telephone, or
determine that the fault is in the unit, we will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number that
must appear on the outside of all returned products. The unit should be double-packed in the original
container, insured, and shipped to the address given to you by our Technical Support representative.
To speak to a Technical Support representative, call [phone] from 9:00am to 5:00pm CST,
Monday thru Friday.
Voyager UTP Version Numbers & Firmware Updates
A firmware/version number is located on the rear of the Local and Remote Units:
Version Number Format: xxSyy
Where xx is the hardware revision & yy is the firmware revision
Always quote the full version and firmware number when contacting technical support.
SERVICE INFORMATION

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Size Local Unit: 197x100x35 mm - 7.88x4x1.4 inch
Remote Unit:197x100x35 mm - 7.88x4x1.4 inch
Weight 2.35 lbs - 1.07 kg (both units.)
Input Power Local Unit: From PC
Remote Unit:9V Regulated, 1000mA
Interconnect Cable CAT 5 Solid UTP/STP
EIA/TIA 568 Wiring
RJ45 Connectors
Video Bandwidth (-3dB) Local Unit: 150MHz
Remote Unit:300MHz
Over 330 feet (100m) UTP: 95MHz with equalization
Maximum Resolution 1600x1280 (to 200 feet / 65 meters)
1280 x 1024 (to 396 feet / 120 meters)
1024 x 768 (to 1000 feet / 300 meters)
Video I/O 0.7V P-P
Video Compatibility VGA, Super VGA and XGA
Video Compensation 3-Stage Continuously Variable
Video Coupling DC
Sync I/O Separate/Composite TTL level
Sync Polarity preserved.
Keyboard Compatibility PC/AT and PS/2
Mouse Compatibility Standard PS/2 two Button, Logitech PS/2 three Button
and Microsoft Intellimouse
Console Lockout Time Period 15 seconds (Dual version only)
VoyagerUTP Compatible Products
Description Part No.
Dakota Scout KVM Switch - 2, 4 & 8 Ports - PC only
Vista Native KVM Switch - 2, 4 & 8 Ports - PC only
Vista Native KVM with OSD - 4 & 8 Ports - PC only
ServeView Plus KVM Switch - 2, 4, 8, 12 & 16 Ports - PC only/Mac only
ServeView Enhanced KVM Switch - 2, 4, 8, 12 & 16 Ports - Multiplatform
Ultra View Plus KVM Switch - 2, 4, 8, 12 & 16 Ports - PC only/Mac only
Ultra View Enhanced KVM Switch - 2, 4, 8, 12 & 16 Ports - Multiplatform
1016-02, -04 -08
1017-02, -04 -08
1018-04, -08
1115-xx
1116-xx
1117-xx
1118-xx
The VoyagerUTP is also compatible with many other devices that use industrystandard keyboard, monitor and mouse signals.
For information regarding these products, contact your Dakota Representative [phone].
APPENDIX A. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS