KVM-TEC USBflex User manual

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User
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6031 SET
USBex single in Kupfer
6031L CPU/LOCAL
6031R CON/REMOTE
6032 SET
USBex single in Fiber
6032L CPU/LOCAL
6032R CON/REMOTE
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WHY KVM-TEC
www.kvm-tec.com
CONNECT kvm-tec Extender in Matrix Switching
Systems and you can go up to 2000 endpoints and
have a super fast switching. You can connect a wide
range of different sources (servers, operator work-
station,PC, Cameras for surveillance, video walls and
much more) and operate & control the system with
centralized management
Network Environemt; 1 or 10 Gbit bandwith
IGMP Snooping ( for videosharing)
COLLABORATE with standard network components.
kvm-tec Extender are compatible with standard
network components and all kvm-tec Extender can
collaborate in real time with 60Hz in full HD or 4K
resolution
COMMUNICATE in your Switching System with our
kvm-tec Switching Manager Software. The local and
remote Extender are arranged in an optimized way
and the Extender status is highlighted in color. With
the kvm-tec Systems computers and servers ca be
located away from work desk into central server
room fo a high security level. The environment heat
and noise are reduced at the work station and an er-
gonomic and quiet workplace for all users is possible
CONTROL your application in a much better way
with all our in-house developments, like USB 2.0
transmission, video compression without latency,
only one cable for USB and video transmission ,zero
latency. With our unique features each user can
access multiple PC sources and can control and ope-
rate up to 16 screens with one mouse & keyboard.
Video sharing can be done seamless and a central
video wall can be integrated for sharing all informa-
tions in real time
IN THIS GUIDE
1. Introduction 5
1.1 Intended Use 5
1.2 Safety Instructions 6
1.3 Technical Spezications 8
1.4 About the product - USBex Single copper 9
1.5 Product elements - USBex single ber 11
1.6 Product elements - USBex Backside 13
1.7 About the Status LED 14
1.8 Unpacking and checking the contents 15
1.9 Mounting options 16
1.9.1 Mounting pads and rubber feet 16
1.9.2 Mounting kits (optional) 16
2. Installation of the extender 18
2.1 Installing the extender 17
2.2 Quickinstallation USBex Single copper 18
2.3 Quickinstallation USBex single ber 19
2.4 Start up 20
2.5 Removing a CATx cable 20
2.6 Best practice for Windows 10 21
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3.1 Matrix Switching System 24

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3.2 Point to point connection 24
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5. Maintance & Care 26
5.1 Extender care 26
5.2. Disposal 26
6. Warranty 27
6.1. Standard warranty 27
6.2 Extended warranty 27
7. Cable requirements 28
7.1 Requirements for CAT5e/6/7 cables 28
8. Requirements network-switch 29
8.1 Recommended switches 29
9. Contacts & phone / emails 30
10. Notes 31
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1. INTRODUCTION
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your product. Use the product only in the manner as described and for the areas of
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1.1 INTENDED USE
This product is intended to be used as a device to increase the distance that a keyboard,
monitor and mouse can be placed from a computer. This product is intended for professional
use. The product should not be used in potentially explosive environments.
The product may only be used according to the instructions as described in this manual. All
use, other than that described in this manual, is seen as unintended use. Modications in the
course of technological progress are reserved. In these user instructions the USBex Extender
is referred to as ‘product’ or ‘extender‘. The USBex is referred to as the ‘local unit’ CPU and the
UB1/Monitor is referred to as the ‘remote unit‘ / CON.
IN THIS GUIDE

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1. introduction 1. introduction
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WARNING! Read and understand all safety instructions.
• Follow all the instructions. This will avoid accidents, re, explosions, electric shocks or
other hazards that may result in damage to property and/or severe or fatal injuries.
Please ensure that everyone who uses the product has read and followed these warnings
and instructions.
• Keep all safety information and instructions for future reference and pass them on to
subsequent users of the product.
• The manufacturer is not liable for cases of material damage or personal injury caused
by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the
warranty will be voided.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted
physical, sensory or intellectual capability or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or provides them with
instructions on how to use the product.
• DANGER! Not for use in potentially explosive environments.
• DANGER! Be vigilant at all times, and always take care around this product. Do not use
electrical equipment if you are lacking in concentration or awareness, or are under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Even a moment of inattentiveness can lead to
serious accidents and injuries when using electrical equipment. Check the product and
the cables for any damage before use. If there is any visible damage, a strong odour, or
excessive overheating of components unplug all the connections immediately and stop
using the product.
• If the product is not installed and used in accordance with this manual, it may cause
disruptive interference with radio or television reception or affect other electronic
products in residential areas.
• Use shielded cables only to connect the components in order to avoid such interference.
Non-compliance invalidates the permission to operate this product.
• Only the mains adapter included with the product should be used as the power supply.
Do not use other adapters.
• Prior to connecting to the mains, make sure your local mains voltage matches the rating
indicated on the product.
• The product must be connected to a permanent and earthed AC wall socket.
• Protect cables from being strained, pinched or buckled and place them in a way to
prevent people from tripping over the cord.
• In particular, ensure to avoid damage to the mains adapter.
• Use the product with a suitable, properly installed and easily accessible mains power
socket. Make sure the product can be disconnected from the power socket at all times.
• Unplug the product during electrical storms or when not in use.
• DANGER! Never touch the adapter with wet hands.
• Use the product within the specied performance limits.
• Keep the product away from ammable materials such as curtains and drapes.
• Protect the mains adapter from use by third parties (particularly children). Keep the
unused mains adapter in a dry, elevated or locked location away from children.
• Do not place the product near heaters.
• Do not drop or hit the product.
• Unplug all connections before cleaning the product. Do not use wipes or chemicals
as these could damage the surface. Wipe the housing with a damp cloth. Electrical/
electronic parts must not be cleaned.
• Alterations to the product and technical modications are not permitted.

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Typ: KVM Extender local/CPU Unit and remote/CON Unit
Modell: USBex single copper UB1 KVM Extender
USBex single ber UB1-F KVM Extender
Voltage supply: 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz AC
Power supply 12VDC2A, external power supply
Power Input 6W pro Extender (without USB devices)
Operation enironment: 0 ºC to 45 ºC / /32 to 113 °F
Storage environment -25ºC to 80 / /-13 to 176 °F
Relative Luftfeuchtigkeit: max. 80% (non condensing )
Humidity for storage: max. 80% (non condensing)
Housing material: anodized aluminum
Dimension: 109 x 43 x 107,5 mm/ 4.29 x 1.69 x 4,23 inch
Weight: 295 g/0,65 lb Local/CPU / 295g/0,65 lb Remote /CON
Shipment weight: 1005g/2,21 lb per set single
MTBF 82 820 calculated hours / 10 years
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Remote /CON Extender
  
1 USB USB from Videocamera, Photocamera, Joystick
2 kvm-link Networkcable
3 dc Connection 12V1A power supply
LED STATUS
yellow LINK ok
green Video ok
green blinking Video and USB activity
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Local /CPU Extender
  
1 USB USB to PC
2 kvm-link Conenction for CAT5/6/7 cable
3 dc connection power supply 12V1A
LED STATUS
yellow LINK ok
green Video ok
green blinking Video and USB activityx
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Remote/CON Extender
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1 USB USB from Videocamera, Photocamera, Joystick
2 kvm-link Connection for CAT5/6/7 cable
3 dc Connection power supply 12V1A
LED STATUS
yellow LINK ok
green Video ok
green blinking Video and USB activityx
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Local /CPU Extender
  
1 USB USB to PC
2 kvm-link Connection for CAT5/6/7 cable
3 dc Conenction 12V1A power supply
LED STATUS
yellow LINK ok
green Video ok
green blinking Video and USB activity
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  
1 LED Status Display the status of the extender
2 Reset Button for reset
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1.7 ABOUT THE STATUS LED
The Status LED (8/15) can light red, orange or green. Table 1 shows the meaning of each colour.
Also see chapter Troubleshooting.
Normal Operation
* MX only ** Rem. Only
Meaning of LED indicators
Colour  Physical
Link

Connection
Video
Extended
USB
Initialisation
USB Data

Identify
Command
Autoupdate
Mode
Red -Yes No No Update Failed
Red Slow No No No
Orange -Yes Yes No
Orange Fast Update in Progress
Green -Yes Yes Yes Update Succedded
Green V. fast Yes**
Red/Green V. fast Yes
Yellow - No
Yellow Slow Yes
Green -Yes
Green V. fast Yes
Main LED
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1.8 UNPACKING AND CHECKING THE CONTENTS
Before using the product for the rst time it should be checked for damage. In case of
damage due to transport inform the carrier immediately. Before delivery the product is
checked for its function and its operating safety.
• Make sure that the packaging contains the following content:
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Local/CPU Unit
1 x UB1 local/CPU
1 x wall power supply unit 12 V 1A (EU-plug or Int plug)
1 x USB cable 1,8m/5.9ft
4 x rubber feet
Remote / CON Unit
1 x UB1 remote/CON
1 x wall power supply unit 12 V 1A (EU-plug or Int plug)
4 x rubber feet
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Local/CPU Unit
1 x UB1-F local/CPU
1 x wall power supply unit 12 V 1A (EU-plug or Int plug)
1 x USB cable 1,8m/5.9ft
1 x SFP module multimode up to 500m (optionally with single mode up to 20km)
4 x rubber feet
Remote / CON Unit
1 x UB1-F remote/CON
1 x wall power supply unit 12 V 1A (EU-plug or Int plug)
1 x SFP module multimode up to 500m (optionally with single mode up to 20km)
4 x rubber feet
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2. INSTALLATION Of The exTeNder
1.9 MOUNTING OPTIONS
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The mounting pads and rubber feet can be used to hold the extenders in place and prevents
them from sliding and falling.
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1. Remove the protection layer from the  or rubber feet (G).
2. Attach the  or rubber feet (G) to the bottom the units.
1.9.2 MOUNTING KITS (OPTIONAL)
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Rackmounting RMK-FLEX-F Part Nr. 6232 RMK-FLEX-F
The rack mounting kit RMK-FLEX- F is for mounting kvm-tec USBex single extenders. It consists
of a19“ rack shelf and an alu-faceplate.
Rackmounting RMK- FLEX- FN - T Part-Nr. 6233 RMK- FLEX-FN
The rack mounting kit RMK-FLEX-FN is for assembling kvm-tec USBex extenders. It consists of
19“ Rack Shelf, an alu-faceplate and a power supply. For 4 Single Extender in one Rack
Under table mounting kit Part Nr 6231 UMK-FLEX
The Under Desk Mounting kit is for underdesk mounting of the USBex extender.
Din Rail mounting Part-Nr. 6235 DINMK-FLEX
The DIN rail mounting is used for space-saving installation in control cabinets or on DIN rails.
The attachment to the USBex Extenders is possible in several ways.
Vesa mounting Part-Nr. 6236 VH-FLEX
The robust VESA mounting is used to attach an extender to a monitor with existing VESA
mounting points. The Extender becomes one unit with the monitor and saves a lot of space
and cable clutter.
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WARNING! Read and understand all safety information before installing the product.
The units can be set up to access one host computer, or to access numerous host computers.
In the case of the latter, an additional Network Switch must be installed. With a Network Switch,
each user can gain quick access to any of the required computers.
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Power plug
12V 1A
Power plug
12V 1A
USB to PC
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1. Connect the CON / Remote and the CPU / Local Unit to the included 12V 1A power supply.
2. Now connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and connect the other end of the USB
cable to the CPU / Local Unit. Connect some USB devices to the CON / Remote Unit.
3. Connect the CPU / Local and the CON / Remote Unit with a network cable.
HAVE FUN - your kvm-tec Extender is now in use for many years ( MTBF approx 10 years)
Network cable CAT5e/6/7/ up to 150m/492ft
USB from Photo camera
USB from Joystick
USB from Video camera
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Power plug
12V 1A
Power plug
12V 1A
USB to PC
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1. Connect the CON / Remote and the CPU / Local Unit to the included 12V 1A power supply.
2. Now connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and connect the other end of the
USB cable to the CPU / Local Unit. Connect some USB devices to the CON / Remote Unit.
3. Connect the CPU / Local and the CON / Remote Unit with a network cable.
HAVE FUN - your kvm-tec Extender is now in use for many years ( MTBF approx 10 years)
OM3-Fiber cable up to 500m/1640ft
USB from Photo camera
USB from Joystick
USB from Video camera

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2. INSTALLATION Of The exTeNder
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1. Make sure that the two monitors and the computer are switched on.
2. If you are using a Network Switch, connect the power supply to an earthed wall socket.
3. Connect both extender power supplies (C) to an earthed wall socket. Both extenders will
start an initialisation process. The red status LED blinks a few seconds. After a few seconds
the status LED lights green. The monitor will displays your computer’s desktop or any open
applications.


• Press the latch down and slowly pull the cable out.
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
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2. INSTALLATION Of The exTeNder

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3. NETWORK SETTINGS AND MANAGEMENT SWITCHING SYS-
TEMS
All network settings, user administration and extender management are done via the included
Switching Manager software and all functions are described in the Switching Manager 2000
manual. You can download the manual from our website. www. kvm-tec.com

The conguration is done via the Switching Manager
3.2 POINT TO POINT CONNECTION
Connect the cables - plug & play
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First
Aid
kvm-tec
smart connection
We are here for you to answer
your questions about installation?
Manual download www.kvm-tec.com
or
kvm-tec Installationchannel on our homepage
personally [phone]
kvm-tec Support [email protected] Phone: [phone] - 30

USB is not
working
No Power
(No LED)
Check the
powerplug
Is the power
supply ok? Try
another Unit.
Try reprogramming
the Unit by using a
JTAG programmer
Contact kvm-tec
support
Are the USB
Devices plugged
in correctly?
Is the USB cable on
the Local side plug-
ged into the PC?
Are the USB
Devices working
directly on the PC?
Check if local and
remote Unit have
the same rmware
Replace the USB
cable from PC to
the Local Extender
Check if the local
or the remote
Unit is causing
the problem by
swaping rst the
local and than the
remote Unit to
another Unit
Contact kvm-tec
support

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5. MAINTANCE & CARE
5.MAINTANCE AND CARE
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Caution! Do not use solvent-containing cleaners. Do not use wipes, alcohols (e.g. spiritus) or
chemicals as these could damage the surface.
5.2. DISPOSAL
This symbol on the product, the accessories or packaging indicates that this
product must not be treated as unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected
separately! Dispose of the product via a collection point for the recycling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment within the EU and in other European
countries that operate separate collection systems for waste electrical and
electronic equipment. By disposing of the product in the proper manner,
you help to avoid possible hazards for the
environment and public health that could otherwise be caused by improper treatment of waste
equipment. The recycling of materials contributes to the conservation of natural resources.
Therefore do not dispose of your old electrical and electronic equipment with the unsorted
municipal waste.
The packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials, which may be disposed through
your local recycling facilities. By disposing of the packaging and packaging waste in the proper
manner, you help to avoid possible hazards for the environment and public health.
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6. WARRANTY
6.1. STANDARD WARRANTY
The warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase. The warranty expires in case of:
• External effort
• improper maintenance
• Violation of the operating instructions
• lightning damage
Please, contact us rst before returning the product.
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2 years standard warranty
Art Nr 9003 warranty extension to 5 years
per Set
Art Nr 9002 warranty extension to 5 years
per Unit

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7. CABLE REQUIREMENTS
Pin Color
1/White
2
3Green/White
Blue
5Blue/White
6Green
7Brown/White
8Brown
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A Cat5e/6/7 cable should meet the following requirements:
• The pins are connected 1:1.  the cable pairs must be twisted to EIA/TIA- 568A (rare)
or EIA/TIA-568 B (common) pairs.
• Erroneous assignments cannot be found with a simple cable tester.
• The pins for the green pair of wires are not adjacent to one other.
• The cable must at the very least meet the CAT5 specications and be suitable for Gigabit
transmission.
• The cable should meet one of the following standards: Class D ISO/IEC 11801:2002
or EN 50173-1:2002. Schema EIA/TIA-568 B.
• Only use shielded installation cable with min. cross section of 24 AWG throughout
the length.
• The shield should be contiguous and connected to both ends. A shielded patch cable is
allowed for connection to the device.
Schema EIA/TIA-568 B
8 REQUIREMENTS NETWORK SWITCH
The entire switching network system requires its own dedicated network. For security reasons it
cannot be integrated into an existing company network.
The network switch must full the following specications:
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8. REQUIREMENTS NETWORK-
SWITCH
8.1 RECOMMENDED SWITCHES
A list of kvm-tec tested and recommended switches can be found on our website at
www.kvm-tec.com
Products - Switching System - Datasheet -recommended Switch

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9. CONTACTS & PHONE / EMAILS
If you have any questions about our products, please contact kvm-tec or your dealer.
kvm-tec electronic gmbh
Gewerbepark Mitterfeld 1A
2523 Tattendorf
Austria
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] 99
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kvm-tec.com
Find our newest updates and FAQs on our homepage: http://www.kvm-tec.com
9. ADDRESS & PHONE/EMAIL
kvm-tec Inc. USA Sales p+1 213 631 3663 & [phone]
email: o[email protected]
kvm-tec ASIA-PACIFIC Sales p [phone]
email: [email protected]
kvm-tec China Sales - P + 86 1360 122 8145
email: [email protected]
10. NOTES