Gefen EXT-DVIRS232-1FO User manual

®
Extender for
DVI and RS232
Over
One Fiber Optic Cable
EXT-DVIRS232-1FO
User Manual
www.gefen.com

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Extender for DVI and RS232 Over One Fiber Optic Cable
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Rev A3

CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender unit Layout
5 Sender unit Descriptions
6 Receiver unit Layout
7 Receiver unit Descriptions
8 Connecting the Extender for DVI and RS232 Over One Fiber Optic Cable
8 Wiring Diagram
9 DIP Switch Conguration
10 DIP Switches
11 Calibrating the Sender unit and Receiver unit
12 RS-232 Serial Control
13 Network Cable Diagram
14 Specications
15 Warranty

1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Extender for DVI and RS232 Over One
Fiber Optic Cable. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen Extender for DVI and RS232 Over One Fiber Optic Cable
The Extender for DVI and RS232 over One Fiber Optic cable is a complete
solution allowing DVI and RS-232 to be extended to a monitor, touch-screen
display, or other DVI device up to 1640 feet (500 meters) from the source.
A single strand SC ber optic cable is used for the long distance extension,
providing excellent protection from background electromagnetic interference
(EMI), preserving both DVI and RS-232 signal integrity. Locking DVI, RS-232,
and power connectors ensure secure connections.
How It Works
The Sender unit is placed near the DVI source and the Receiver unit near the
Display. Connect the supplied DVI cable between the Sender unit and the DVI
source. Connect a second DVI cable between the Receiver unit and the display.
Connect the RS-232 cable from the RS-232 source to the Sender unit. Connect
the RS-232 cable between the Receiver unit and the RS-232 connection on the
display side. Connect two strands of multi-mode SC ber optic cable between
the Sender unit and the Receiver unit. Connect the power supplies to both the
Sender unit and the Receiver unit.

2
OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR DVI AND RS232 OVER ONE FIBER
OPTIC CABLE
• When HDCP content is passed-through, DVI can only be extended up to
1000 feet (300 meters).
• RS-232 data is bi-directional for direct commands and echo function or
status information. See page 13 for information on RS-232 settings.
• When changing ber optic cables, the calibration procedure must be
repeated.
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the power supplies to the
Sender unit and the Receiver unit, see page 12 for information
on calibrating the Extender.

3
FEATURES
Features
• Extends DVI up to 1640 feet (500 meters)
• Supports HD resolutions up to 1080p Full HD
• Supports VESA resolutions up to 1920 x 1200
• RS-232 port for automation
• Locking power supply
Package Includes
(1) Extender for DVI and RS232 Over One Fiber Optic Cable - Sender unit
(1) Extender for DVI and RS232 Over One Fiber Optic Cable - Receiver unit
(1) 6 ft DVI Cable (M - M)
(1) 6 ft DB9 Serial Cable (M - F)
(2) 5V / 2A DC Locking Power Supplies (EXT-PS52AULP)
(1) Quick-Start Guide

4
SENDER UNIT LAYOUT
Front
Back
1
5 6
2 3 4

5
SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS
1 P (Power Indicator)
This two-color LED will turn bright red once the included 5V DC locking power
supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply
has been connected to an available wall outlet. This LED will turn bright green
once the Sender unit and Receiver unit are communicating correctly.
2 C (Calibration Indicator)
This LED will alternate from red to green during the calibration procedure. The
LED will turn solid green once the calibration procedure has been completed.
3 DVI In
Connect a computer or other DVI source to this DVI port.
4 RS-232
Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to the controlling device.
5 Fiber
This connector accepts 1 strand of SC-terminated ber optic cable that will link
the Sender unit and Receiver unit together. The Gefen Extender for DVI and
RS232 Over One Fiber Optic Cable will only accept multi-mode ber optic
cables.
6 5V DC
Connect the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply to this receptacle.

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RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT
Front
Back
65
4
1 2 3