Hall Technologies November 17, 2005 Page 2of 4
Description
The Model 1800-RA is a VGA (RGBHV) video splitter that employs the latest technologies in high-resolution
video distribution. The rack-mountable unit provides one VGA input and 18 VGA outputs. 16 of the 18
outputs can be boosted beyond the normal signal levels to drive long cable up to several hundred feet.
The device is rugged, rack-mountable, low power, and highly reliable. It can reproduce a sharp and crisp
image at any resolution up to 1600 x 1200.
The Splitter has a built-in universal power supply. And comes with a 6 ft multi-coaxial cable for connection
to the PC’s video.
Features
•Supports any resolution up to 1600x1200 at refresh rates from 60 to 85 Hz
•Rugged, Reliable, Economical
•No software required
•Drives cables to 300 ft or more
•Easily expand outputs by daisy-chaining
Setup
Your package should include a six-foot VGA-Type video cable, a power cable, and the Video Splitter unit
itself. Please take inventory of all items received and ensure that you have the above items.
Locate the Video output connector on the computer. This connector is generally a HD15 female with three
rows of contacts. Using the cable supplied, connect the input of the Splitter to the computer.
Connect the monitors directly to the outputs of the Splitter or use high-quality extension cables to remotely
locate the monitors. Connect the AC power to the Splitter.
If you are using long video cables (greater than 25 feet) on the output of the splitter, it is best to ensure that
the cable is connected to a monitor (which properly terminates the signals), otherwise disconnect the cable
from the Splitter.
Driving Long Cables
The outputs numbered 1 to 16 can drive cables longer than 100 feet. These ouputs are devided in to 4
groups of 4 channels (i.e. group 1 is comprised of Out_1 through Out_4, group 2 is comprised of Out_5
through Out_8, etc.). Each group of 4 has a switch that sets its output drive capability to normal or boosted.
If the cable connected to the output is less than 100 feet set the switch to the left, otherwise set it to the
right for boosted output.
Outputs 17 and 18 are always normal and cannot be boosted, they are good for monitors that are located
up to 100 or 150 feet from the unit.