Digitus OVER CAT.5 User manual

USB KVM EXTENDER
OVER CAT.5
User’s Manual
DS-52100

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Index
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 F EATURES .............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 P ACKAGE C ONTENTS .............................................................................................. 3
1.3 S PECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 4
2 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 5
2.2 P HYSICAL D IAGRAM ................................................................................................ 6
2.3 H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 8
3 OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 9
3.1 A CTIVE C ONSOLE S ELECTION BY P USH B UTTON ...................................................... 9
3.2 LED I NDICATORS .................................................................................................... 9
3.3 B UZZER SOUND D ISABLE / E NABLE BY H OTKEY .......................................................11
3.4 S UN M ICRO S YSTEM F UNCTION K EY E MULATION ................................................... 12

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the USB KVM Extender over Cat.5.
This KVM extender allows you to extend the computer’s video and USB keyboard/mouse signal.
Therefore, you now have a high quality and durability extension solution to control your system up to
200 meters away from your computer or KVM. With the built-in video and keyboard/mouse signal
enhancement, you can gain the best video resolution quality. Additional software is not required. This
product delivers perfect performance and high value to satisfy your needs.
The USB KVM Extender over Cat.5 comprises a local unit (transmitter) and a remote unit (receiver).
The local unit is connected directly to the computer (or a KVM switch system) using the supplied cables.
The user console (keyboard, mouse and monitor) is attached to the remote unit.
The remote and local units extend the keyboard, mouse and video signal along the Cat5/5e/6 cable.
Moreover, the local unit offers dual access, enabling the connection of a second user console close to
the computer.
Local Unit: Transmitter
Remote Unit: Receiver

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1.1 Features
1. Extends the Keyboard / Video / Mouse signal by a Cat5/5e/6 cable.
2. Dual console operation - Control your system from both the local and remote unit.
3. Push button at local side to select active console.
4. Available active console options: local console / remote console / both consoles.
5. Supports connection of USB keyboard/mouse for local and remote console arbitrarily.
6. Supports keyboard/mouse connection of USB interface to computer at local side arbitrarily.
7. Supports high resolution video - Up to 1280x1024 @ 60Hz for distances of up to 200 meters.
8. Supports VGA, SVGA and multisync monitors.
9. DDC2B support for remote monitor.
10. Adjustable control of focus and brightness to improve video quality at remote side.
11. No software or driver installation required.
12. Compatible with most commonly used operating systems like DOS, Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/7, Linux, Mac OS9/OSX and Sun Microsystems.
13. Supports BIOS level operation.
14. Plug and Play.
15. Supports Microsoft Intellimouse 3 ~ 5 key mouse & Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro series.
16. Supports SUNMICRO system function key emulation.
17. LEDs on each device to indicate the active console and connection status.
18. Firmware upgradeable.
1.2 Package Contents
The product you purchased should contain the equipment and accessories shown as follows:
1. 1 x Local Unit
2. 1 x Remote Unit
3. 1 x Custom combo 4-in-1 cable.
4. 2 x External power adaptor DC 5V 2A
5. 1 x User’s Manual

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1.3 Specifications
MODLE NAME DS-51200
Transmitter Receiver
Console
Connectors
VGA Output HDB-15 ( Female ) HDB-15 ( Female )
USB
Keyboard USB Type A (Female) USB Type A (Female)
mouse USB Type A (Female) USB Type A (Female)
PC Connectors Video (KB/MS)
HDB-15 ( Female )
(PS/2 & USB signal
combined)
N/A
Extension Port RJ-45 FOR KB/MS/VGA Extension
Video Adjustment
Focus
N/A
1 x VR
Brightness 1 x VR
LED indicator
Local
Selected Right Red LED Right Red LED
Active Right Green LED Right Green LED
Remote
Selected Left Red LED Left Red LED
Active Left Green LED Left Green LED
Local / Remote Switch Button Yes. No.
DDC Supported REMOTE Support DDC2B
Extension Cable Type & Length CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6. Max. Length : 200M
Video Resolution
1920 x 1200 – 50 m
1600 x 1200 – 100 m
1400 x 900 – 150 m
1280x1024(60HZ)@200m
Firmware Upgrade Yes
Operating Systems Supported
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/7, Linux
Mac OS9/OSX and Sun Microsystems
Power Supply DC 5V / 2A Adaptor
Dimension ( L x W x H ) 127 x 67 x 27 mm
Unit Weight 246 g 243 g
Housing material Metal
Operating Temperature 32~ 122°F (0~ 50°C )
Humidity 0%~80%RH

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2 Installation
2.1 System Requirements
Console
1. VGA, SVGA, Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution.
2. USB keyboard/mouse.
Computer
1. VGA, SVGA or multisync card.
2. Type A USB port or PS/2 6 pin mini-DIN for keyboard and mouse.
3. Operating systems: Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/7, Mac OS9/OSX, Linux
Kernel 2.3 or later, Solaris 8 or later, Sun Micro OS.
Cables
1. CAT5/CAT5E/CAT6 cable to connect the remote and local unit, the supported maximum
length of this cable is 200 meters.
2. Custom combo 4-in-1 cable (accessories).

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2.2 Physical Diagram
Transmitter
Front View
1 Reset switch
2 LED indicators
3 Push button
4 USB keyboard
5 USB mouse
Rear View
1 Cat5
2 Video to local monitor
3 Video/KB/MS to PC
4 Power jack

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Receiver
Front View
1 Reset switch
2 LED indicators
3 USB keyboard
4 USB mouse
5 Video adjusted skews
Rear View
1 Cat5
2 Upgrade
3 Video to local monitor
4 Power jack
Reset Switch :
Press the Reset switch if you want to reset the system. This switch must be pushed
with a thin object like the end of a paper clip, or a ball point pen.
Firmware download connector
The min-USB female connector on the rear of the KVM switch is for a firmware
upgrade function. To update your KVM firmware, please contact your dealer.

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Cable Connection Diagram
1 Monitor
2 PC
3 Video/KB/MS
4
5
USB mouse
USB keyboard
2.3 Hardware Installation
1. Switch off all devices.
2. Connect your monitor, USB keyboard/mouse to the local unit, if you want to control your
system at the local console.
3. Connect your monitor, USB keyboard/mouse to the remote unit, if you want to control your
system at the remote console.
4. Connect the remote and local unit by using a CAT5/CAT5E/CAT6 cable; the supported
maximum cable length is 200 meters.
5. Connect the 5V power supply to power on the local unit.
6. Connect the 5V power supply to power on the remote unit.
7. Connect video and/or USB keyboard/mouse of local unit and computer/KVM by using the
supplied cables.
8. Turn on your computer if it was turned off.
9. Adjust video quality by using brightness or focus skew if necessary.

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3 Operations
3.1 Active Console Selection by Push Button
You can press the push button on the local unit to change the active console of operation. There
are three types of active console configurations:
1. Local Console Only
You can operate the system only from the local unit.
2. Remote Console Only
You can operate the system only from the remote unit.
3. Both Consoles
You can operate the system from both the local and remote unit.
The default configuration is “Both Consoles” mode. Once you change the active console
configuration, it will be saved and will not be affected by unit reset.
The active console can be shown via “Selected Indicators” of LED indicator, please refer the
description of next sections
3.2 LED Indicators
The LED indicators of the remote console are the same as the local ones, if both units are
connected successfully; or all LED indicators at remote console will turn OFF.
Selected Indicators (RED)
Both Selected:
Indicates that you can control your system from both the local and remote console.