Minicom CAT5 VGA/DATA Transmitter User manual

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5UM40088 V1.1 11/02
CAT5 VGA/DATA Transmitter
Installation Guide

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CAT5 VGA/DATA TRANSMITTER
1. What is the CAT5 VGA/DATA Transmitter?
The CAT5 VGA/DATA Transmitter (VDT) from Minicom transmits high-resolution
computer video (VGA) and RS232 signals along a shielded CAT5 cable. (The RS232
signals are Transmit and Receive only).
This Installation Guide illustrates the VDT and explains how to install it.
2. Features
• Transmits along the shielded CAT5 cable up to a distance of 110m away
• Controls a projector/plasma screen or any RS232 device connected to the Remote
unit
• Extends your VGA screen up to 110m
• Built-in cables
• Local screen connects to the Local unit
• 2 LEDs on each unit. One indicates the power supply is connected, the other
indicates that a transmission is in progress
3. Connecting the VDT system
The figure below illustrates the Local and Remote VDT unit connections.
Connect a Power supply to each unit.
Once connected the VDT system is ready to transmit VGA and RS232 signals.
DB9 pin connection
• Pin 2 - Transmit
• Pin 3 - Receive
• Pin 5 - Ground
Picture adjuster
Use a screwdriver to turn the picture adjuster on the Remote unit, to get a clear
projected image.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
SD
P110
To Video card
To RS232 port
CAT5 VDT
CAT5 VDTCAT5 VDT
CAT5 VDT
Local unit
Local unitLocal unit
Local unit
CAT5 VDT
CAT5 VDTCAT5 VDT
CAT5 VDT
Remote unit
Remote unitRemote unit
Remote unit
To RS232 port
To VGA port
Picture
adjuster
To Screen port
Shielded
CAT5 cable
To System port
To System port

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CAT5 VGA/DATA TRANSMITTER
4. Technical specifications
System
Resolution Up to 1600 x 1200 @ 75Hz
System cable Shielded CAT 5 FTP cable
Maximum distance 110m/360ft
RS232 connection Bi-directional Transmit/Receive only
System order number 0VS23003
Shipping weight 880g
Package dimensions 335 x 150 x 110 mm
Warranty 3 years
Operating temp. Up to 50°C
Storage temp. -40°C to 70°C
Local unit
Cables / Connectors VGA – HDD15
RS232 – DB9
Local Screen – HDD15
System Out – RJ45
Dimensions 63 x 77.5 x 23 mm
Weight 175g
Power consumption 6VDC, 2A, from AC/DC adapter
Remote unit
Connectors VGA Out – HDD15
RS232 – DB9
System In – RJ45
Dimensions 63 x 77.5 x 23 mm
Weight 155g
Power consumption 6VDC, 2A, from AC/DC adapter