Minicom KVM EXTENDER USB 5UM30167 User manual

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5UM30167 V1.1 7/10
KVMExtenderUSB
QuickStartGuide
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1. Introduction
TheKVMExtenderUSBsystemfromMinicomisanadvancedKVMextenderthat
performsthefollowingfunctions:
·ExtendsKVMcontroloveracomputeruptoadistanceof 150m/500ft
·Gives 2usersat2workstations controlof 1computer
·A2-portKVMswitchat theremote workstation
·FullUSB keyboardandmousecontrol
2. Systemcomponents
TheKVMExtenderUSBsystemconsistsof:
·Transmitter
·Receiver
·2xVGA+USB cable
·1Poweradapterfor theReceiver
·1Screwdriver
·8non-stickrubberstops
3. TheKVM Extender USB units
ThefiguresbelowillustratetheTransmitterunit.
LOCK
MINICOMKVMEXTENDERUSB
LOCKCONTROL
Keyboard
USB connector
Mouse USB
connector Lockbutton
Local+Lock
LEDs
Figure 1 Transmitterfront panel
3.1Transmitter Button/ LEDs
Button / LED Function
Lockbutton Press tokeepcontrol ofthe connected
computer atthe Transmitterposition
ControlLED Blinks when Transmitterpositionhas control
of theTransmitter position computer
LockLED Blinks after either Transmitter orReceiver
positionpressesthe Lock buttonforcontrol
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CONTROLPOWER SYSTEM COMPUTER
Powerconnector Local monitor Computercable
(Optional)
Control box
Systemcable
Figure 2 Transmitterbackpanel
ThefiguresbelowillustratetheReceiverunit. TheReceivercanbeupto150m/500ft
awayfromtheTransmitter.
Keyboard
USB connector
Mouse USB
connector
LOCK
MINICOMKVMEXTENDER USB
LOCKLOCALLOCAL
Lock button
Local button
Local + Lock
LEDs
Figure 3 Receiverfront panel
3.2ReceiverButtons/ LEDs
Button / LED Function
Lockbutton Press tolockcontrol of the Transmitter
computer atthe Receiver position
Localbutton Press totogglecontrol between the local
Receiver computerand the remote
Transmittercomputer(see alsosection 8.1on
page6)
LockLED Blinks after either Transmitter orReceiver
positionpresses the Lock button
LocalLEDBlinks when Receiver positionhascontrolof
theReceiver positioncomputer
Power connector
CONTROLPOWER SYSTEM COMPUTEREq
Luminance+
Equalization
selector
Lu
(Optional)
Controlbox
System cable
Local monitor Computer cable
Figure4Receiver back panel
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4. Pre-installationinstructions
Place cables awayfromfluorescentlights, airconditioners, andmachinesthat are
likelytogenerate electricalnoise.
5. Connecting theSystem
Whenusingthesystemas anextender, extendingKVMcontrolfromthecomputerup
toadistance of 150m/500ft, connect thesystemas inFigure5. Theconnections are
explainedbelow.
Receiver Transmitter
ExtendedUser
position
CAT5cable- 150m/500ft
VGA+USB cable
Figure 5KVM ExtenderUSB as anextender
5.1Connectingthe Transmitter
Connect aVGA+USBcable-illustratedbelow-totheTransmitterandacomputer.
Connect theHD15connector totheTransmitterComputerportand connect theVGA
andUSB connectors tothelocalcomputerMonitorandUSBports.
Figure 6VGA+USBcable
5.2ConnectingaKVMworkstation tothe Receiver
Connect aKVMworkstation totheReceiver. Connectakeyboard andmousetothe
ReceiverKeyboard andMouseUSBports.Connect amonitortotheReceiverMonitor
port.

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5.3Connectingthe Systemcable
Connect theSystemcableCAT5/6/7FTPcabletotheSystemportsoftheTransmitter
andReceiver.
5.4Connectingtothepowersupply
TheTransmitterreceives its powerfromtheconnectedcomputeranddoes not
generallyneedanexternalpowersupply. However,whentheTransmitterisconnected
toaKVMswitchitmayneedanexternalpowersupply.UseaMinicomPower
adapter12VDC1A,orderedseparatelyp/n 5PSA70020.
Connect theReceivertothepowersupplywiththePoweradapterandcordprovided.
6. Extendersystemwith optional computerat
Receiverposition
Youcanconnect acomputertotheReceiverposition.TheReceiverpositioncanthen
eithercontrolthelocalcomputeror theTransmitterpositioncomputer.
Receiver Transmitter
Local User
position
ExtendedUser
position
CAT5cable- 150m/500ft
Optional PC
Figure 7Extendersystemwith optional computeratReceiverposition
The connections arethe sameasoutlined above,withthe additionofa
computerconnected totheReceiver asfollows:
6.1Connectingacomputer tothe Receiver
Connect aVGA+USBcabletotheReceiverandacomputer.Connect theHD15
connector totheReceiverComputerportand connect theVGA andUSB connectors
tothecomputerMonitorand USB ports.
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7. Extender+KVM switchsystemwith optional
computeratReceiverposition
Youcanconnect aKVMswitchtotheReceiverposition. TheReceiverpositioncan
theneithercontrolthelocal computeroranycomputerconnectedtotheKVMswitch
attheTransmitterpositioncomputer.
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Receiver Transmitter
Local User
position
KVMSwitch
ExtendedUser
position
CAT5cable-150m/500ft
OptionalPC
Figure8Extender+KVM switchwith optional computeratReceiverposition
The connections arethe sameasoutlined above,withthe additionofaKVM
switchconnectedtothe Transmitter asfollows:
ConnectaVGA+USBcabletotheTransmitter andtheKVMswitch. Connect
theHD15 connector tothe Transmitter Computerport and connecttheVGA
andUSBconnectors tothe KVMswitchMonitorandUSBports.
8. Operating the KVMExtender USB system
Thesystemworksonafirstcomefirstservedbasis –press thekeyboardor movethe
mouseateithertheTransmitter(whererelevant)orReceiverpositiontotakecontrol
oftheTransmitterpositioncomputer.
Transmitter position: PresstheLockbuttontokeep/gaincontrolof thecomputerat
theTransmitterposition.TheLockLEDat theTransmitterpositionilluminates and
blinksat theReceiverposition. TheControlLEDattheTransmitterposition
illuminates.
Receiver position: PresstheLockbuttontokeepcontroloftheTransmittercomputer
attheReceiverposition.TheLockLEDat theReceiverpositionilluminatesand
blinksat theTransmitterposition.
Press theLocalbuttontogaincontroloftheReceivercomputerposition. TheLocal
LEDblinks.
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Note! YoucanonlygaincontrolbypressingtheLockbuttoniftheLockLEDis
currentlynotblinking.
Re-pressingtheLockbutton ateitherpositionreleasescontrolandtheLockLEDs
turnoff.
8.1Keyboardhotkeys
TotogglebetweentheTransmitterand theReceiverposition, press: Caps Lock twice,
release,thenpress C.
Toturnthebeepersoundon/off,press: Caps Lock twice,release,thenpress B.
8.2Adjustingthepicture
AttheReceiver,youcanadjustthepicturequalityusingasmallscrewdrivertoturn
theLuminanceandEqualizationPictureadjusters locatedontheReceiver’s rear
panel.
9. Safety
Thedevice mustonlybeopenedbyanauthorizedMinicom technician. Disconnect
device fromAC mains beforeservice operation!
9.1Userguidefeedback
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9.2WEEEcompliance
WEEEInformationforMinicom Customers andRecyclers
UndertheWaste ElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directiveand
implementingregulations, whencustomersbuynew electricaland electronic
equipmentfromMinicomtheyareentitledto:
·Sendoldequipmentforrecyclingonaone-for-one,like-for-likebasis (this
varies dependingonthecountry)
·Sendthenew equipmentbackforrecyclingwhenthisultimatelybecomes
waste
Instructions tobothcustomers and recyclers/treatmentfacilitieswishingtoobtain
disassemblyinformationareprovidedinour website www.minicom.com.
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10. Technicalspecifications
System cable CAT5/6/7 FTP2x4x24 AWGSolid Wire cable
Maximumdistance 150m/500ft
Mouse support USBmouse
Operating systems Allmajoroperating systems
Management Push buttonorexternalcontrolunit
Screenresolution Up to1600X1200 @75Hz
Operating temperature 0°C to40°C/32°F to104°F
Storagetemperature -40°C to 40°C/-40°F to 104°F
Warranty 3 Years limited
Transmitter Receiver
HDD15F(VGA+USB
cable)– forcomputeror
KVM switch
HDD15F(VGA+USBcable)
-foroptionallocalcomputer
USBX2: forKeyboard +
Mouse
USBX2: forKeyboard +
Mouse
HDD15 : formonitorHDD15 : formonitor
RJ45 -SystemRJ45 -System
Cables&connectors
RJ11 -Externalcontrolunit
RJ11 -Externalcontrolunit
Dimensions 85 x113 x25mm/
3.3 x4.4 x0.98 inches
85 x49x25mm/
3.3 x4.4 x0.98 inches
Shippingweight 1,750g/3.9lb
Powersupply Fromcomputeror
externalpower
adapter12VDC 1A
Externalpoweradapter12VDC 1A
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