Hall Research Technologies U97-ULTRA User manual

Model U97-ULTRA
All-in-One UTP Console Extender
Dual Video, Audio, RS-232, with
General Purpose USB, and up to 2 Direct USB Extensions
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UMA1158 Rev. D

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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It
has been designed and tested to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
rules, which are intended to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference.
In which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
This equipment is CE, FCC and CSA certified.
,
CSA Certified file # 246552
(Complies with UL 60950-1, Second Edition U.S. Standards)
Product Designed and Tested to Support Microsoft Windows
2000/XP/Vista/7

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Table of Contents
About this User’s Manual ......................................................................................... 5
1.0 General....................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Catx Cable Requirements........................................................................... 6
1.2 RJ45 Port Functions................................................................................... 7
1.3 User I/O Connector Descriptions............................................................... 7
1.4 Features...................................................................................................... 9
2. Installation ........................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Connecting the Sender to the PC.............................................................. 10
2.2 Connecting the Sender local outputs ........................................................ 12
2.3 Connecting the Sender to the Receiver .................................................... 12
2.4 Connecting the Receiver outputs.............................................................. 13
3. Configuration & Operation .................................................................................. 14
3.1 Sender Front Panel Controls and indicators............................................. 14
3.2 Receiver Front Panel Controls and indicators........................................ 14
4. Receiver Cover ................................................................................................. 18
5. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 19
6. Specifications.................................................................................................... 20
CAUTION:
CONTAINS HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
ATTENTION: TENSION DANGEREUSE, L'APPAREIL
NE COMPORTE AUCUN ÉLÉMENT QUE
L'UTILISATEUR PUISSE RÉPARER

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About this User’s Manual
This User’s Manual pertains to the Model U97-ULTRA-2 console extender kit. Please
refer to the Block Diagram on the following page. This device is used to extend Dual PC
Video (VGA), Audio (amplified or line level), full-duplex RS-232, one general purpose
USB port (STD) with a 2-port hub at the sender and a 4-port hub at the receiver, and two
additional direct-link (hubless) USB extensions (DR1 & DR2).
The product is commonly sold as a kit which includes a rack-mountable sender unit plus
a wall-mountable Receiver (and I/O hood cover), packaged together. However they can
also be sold separately.
The table below lists the various configurations and part numbers.
Model Number
Description
U97-ULTRA-2
Kit for 1 general purpose USB (STD) and 2 direct (DR1 and
DR2) USB Extensions, plus Dual Video, Audio, and RS-232
Kit includes one Receiver and one Sender per below part
numbers
 U97-ULTRA-2R
Receiver (Remote) Unit - Peripheral Extender with 2 direct
USB Ports (DR1 & DR2)

U97-ULTRA -2S
Sender (Local) Unit - Peripheral Extender with 2 direct USB
Ports (DR1 & DR2)
These products are manufactured by Hall Research to highest quality control standards. All units
are fully tested (including Hi-Pot leakage), undergone 24 to 48 hours of burn-in, and re-tested prior
to delivery.

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1.0 General
U97-ULTRA-2 kit is used to extend Dual Display PC Video, Stereo Audio, RS-232, and
up to 3 independent USB ports to a remote location up to 400 feet away on any Category
Cable (CAT5e/6 etc). A block diagram of the system is shown below.
Block Diagram (see Specifications for a full-page image)
1.1 Catx Cable Requirements
Depending on the model or application from 2 to 4 UTP (CATx) cables are needed to
connect the sender to the receiver.
Extension Requirement
Number of CATx Cable and Connector Position
Dual Head Video
Audio, RS232
USB: Std (Hub), DR1, DR2
4 UTP : A, B, C, D
Dual Head Video
Audio, RS232
USB: Std (Hub), DR1
3 UTP : A, B, C, D
Single Video
Audio
USB: Std (Hub), DR1
2 UTP : A, C
It is recommended to use CAT6 UTP or STP since it offers the maximum extension
capabilities. The unit is capable of extending all the signals to over 400 feet (approx. 450
feet using Cat6 UTP Cables). Zero or low-skew cables are not needed since the device
incorporates skew correction on both video channels.
Video A
Video B
RS-232
Audio
USB STD
USB DR1
USB DR2
Video A
Video B
Audio
USB Local 1
USB Local 2
USB Hub
Video A
Video B
Audio
USB KBRD 1
USB Mouse 2
USB Hub
Cat x Drivers
Port A
Port B
Port C
Port D – For DR2 Only
Cat x Cables
Cat x Receivers
USB AUX 3
USB AUX 4
USB DR1
USB DR2
RS-232
Receiver
Sender
Local
Outputs

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1.2 RJ45 Port Functions
The RJ45 connectors are labeled Port A though Port D, functions carried via each port is
listed below. This chart is useful for trouble shooting purposes.
Port
Signals Extended
Comments
A
Video A, Audio, Calibration Switch state
Required in all applications
B
Video B, RS-232
May be omitted of Video B or RS-232
extension is not needed.
C
General Purpose USB and DR1 USB
Required in all applications
D
DR2
Only present on -2K with DR2. May
be omitted if DR2 is not used
1.3 User I/O Connector Descriptions
The Sender provides connectors for connection to the PC source and features local
outputs at of both video ports, audio signals (with amplified audio pass-through), and
General Purpose USB port (for connection to local keyboard or pointing devices). Please
refer to the block diagram.
VGA A IN & VGA B IN – These are PC’s video input signals (VGA thru UXGA)
with local loop outputs at the sender. They are extended to a remote unit
through RJ45 Port A and Port B. High Frequency (HF) and RGB skew
compensation is incorporated at the receiver to provide a brilliant image for
these video signals.
Audio – DB15 connector (with 2 rows of pins) for audio input and a loop output
at the sender. The audio is extended to a remote receiver which has both line
as well as Powered outputs (for driving passive speakers). The DB15 audio I/O
allows interface with not only line-level 3.5 mm mini-stereo audio sources
(using adapter cable available from Hall Research), but it also provides a more
reliable and secure means for the audio connection through use of gold-plated
D-Sub connector with jack screws. The audio input level supports a wide
range of standards; it could be amplified (for driving passive speakers), +4dBu
(Pro-Audio), or -10dBv (consumer line-level).
USB STD – This is a general-purpose USB Port, which goes through a hub in
the sender and provides 2 USB local output ports. It is also extended to the
remote receiver, in which another hub provides the user 4 USB ports. These
USB ports are labeled as KBRD 1, MOUSE 2, AUX 3, and AUX 4. These

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general-purpose USB ports support any type of low-speed or high-speed USB
devices. AUX 3and AUX 4 are typically used for touch screen displays, but
support all other USB devices as well.
DR1 & DR2 – These are two “Direct” extension USB ports. The corresponding
USB port on the PC is directly extended to a remote receiver with no hubs or
other functions in the path. The PC’s USB port that is extended via DR1 or DR2
behaves exactly as if it were connected directly to the target device at the
remote. These “Direct” USB port extensions are perfect for high data rate
devices, such as video cameras, storage media, printers and chart recorders.
They do not support low-speed “Human Interface” devices, such as keyboard
or mouse. Having a dedicated path from the target device to the PC ensures
full channel bandwidth availability in the interface (as opposed to several
devices sharing one port on the PC via a hub).
Serial RS-232 – Bi-directional extension of RS-232 data.
Both the sender and the receiver have built-in power supplies with standard IEC320 jacks
(no external power bricks). The sender includes 6 ft cables for connection to the PC (3x
USB, 2x VGA, 1x DB15 audio). The sender also includes rack-mount front panel. The
receiver includes a metal guard that covers all the connections, thereby eliminating the
need for a separate utility box.
Both the sender and the receiver have DB15 output connectors for the sound so that
standard 4 or 8-Ohm passive speakers can be directly connected at both ends.

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1.4 Features
•Combines the functions of Hall Research Models U97-H2, UU2X4-P1, two SKU-
RGB, DVC-3 video test pattern generator, and more
•Eliminates the need for Utility Box (Receiver includes a guard plate that goes over all
the connectors with tie-down provisions for strain relief)
•Does not require external power supply (built-in supply with standard 110~240 VAC
IEC320 jack)
•Includes 2 “Direct” USB ports (DR1 & DR2), and a Standard with Hub at both ends.
•DB15 connector for audio input and loop output at the sender as well as DB15 output
at the receiver. Receiver features a DB15 Male output with amplified output to drive
passive speakers directly, as well as line level 3.5mm jack for powered speakers.
•Built-in video Skew Correction on both video channels. This corrects the lack of RGB
convergence when long Cat6 cables are used. Eliminates the need to use special
low-skew UTP cables for long runs.
•Built-in Test pattern generator for long cable compensation (High Frequency Gain)
and Skew correction.
•Built-in EDID (Extended display ID), allows PC to detect LCD’s even if none is
connected at the sender or the receiver.
•Local USB outputs at the sender for connection of local keyboard and mouse.
•Supports hot-unplug and hot-plug of USB Peripherals (General Purpose USB ports,
as well as DR1 and DR2)

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2. Installation
2.1 Connecting the Sender to the PC
Using the supplied cables; connect the sender to the PC.
Sender Rear Panel
Close-up of Sender Input Connections
Close-up of Sender UTP Connections to the Remote Unit
Connect PC’s VGA outputs to VGA A IN and VGA B IN connectors using the supplied
cables.
Connect the audio source to AUDIO connector using the furnished DB15 male-to-female
cable. Below is a diagram of the sender’s audio input connector and pass-through audio
output. When connecting to a 3.5mm source use adapter part number CA10084 (sold
separately see drawing below).
As seen in the attached schematic diagram, the unit only utilizes and passes through the
amplified audio pins of the DB15 input connector. The audio input pins and
corresponding return pins are kept isolated in the sender (high impedance).