MuxLab 500172 User manual

P/N: 94-000706-A SE-000706-A
Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub
500172
Installation Guide

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Copyright Notice:
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Table of Contents
1. System Overview............................................................4
1.1.Description..............................................................4
1.2.System Features ......................................................6
2. Technical Specifications ................................................7
3. Installation Procedure...................................................8
3.1.Parts List .................................................................8
3.2.Product Overview ...................................................9
3.3.Pre-Installation Checklist......................................11
3.4.Physical Installation..............................................12
3.5.Installation Procedure............................................13
3.6.Manual Image Control ..........................................15
3.7.Port Control Operations ........................................16
3.8.Driver Setup..........................................................18
4. Troubleshooting...........................................................21
5. Appendix.......................................................................23
6. Product Warranty Policy............................................28

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1.
System Overview
1.1. Description
MuxLab’s family of Active VGA Managed products
allows a single video source to be transmitted to various
remote locations in a point-to-multipoint configuration
for cost-efficient connectivity.
The Active VGA Managed family consists of three
products:
(1) Active VGA Managed Dispatcher
(2) Active VGA Managed Receiver
(2) Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub
A video source is connected to the Dispatcher, which in
turn distributes the source signal to Receivers placed in
locations as far as 1,000 feet (305 meters) away. Each
Receiver then transmits this signal to as many as two
display devices. Working alone, the Dispatcher (8 or 16
port) can distribute signals to as many as 8 or 16 remote
locations.
A Repeater Hub is used whenever a source signal must
be distributed to more than 8 or 16 remote locations, or
over a distance of more than 1,000 feet. The Repeater
Hub receives the source signal from the Dispatcher,
amplifies and equalizes it, and then distributes it to as
many as 8 Receivers located as far as 1,000 feet away.

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Because the Repeater Hub itself can be located as far as
1,000 feet away from the Dispatcher, the effective
distance from Dispatcher to Receiver is therefore
doubled to 2,000 feet (610 meters). Furthermore, since
the Dispatcher (8 or 16 port) can distribute signals to as
many as 8 or 16 Repeater Hubs, each of which in turn
can distribute signals to 8 Receivers, the number of
remote locations that receive source signals increases by
7 with each Repeater Hub used.
Figure 1: System Overview
The Repeater Hub supports up to 1920 x 1200 pixels
and 1080p resolution, and is DDC compliant with all
plug-and-play laptops, PCs, and displays.
Applications include commercial and residential AV
systems, classroom projector systems, digital signage,
boardroom systems, multi-room systems, classroom
training, retail systems, collaborative PC systems, and
medical information systems.

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1.2. System Features
Supports VGA, Audio & RS232
Support up to 1,000 ft (305 m)
Support up to 1920 x 1200, 1080p (depending on
cable length)
Software and manual adjustments for brightness,
sharpness & skew
Additional 1,000 ft (305 m) via Repeater Hub
Cascadability option from Receiver
Structured cabling approach: Repeater Hubs have
RJ45 for signal distribution
Dual head capability on Receiver

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2.
Technical Specifications
Active VGA Managed REPEATER HUB
Environment VGA, Analog Stereo Audio, RS232
Devices PC, laptops, projectors, plasma, switchers, distribution amps, touchscreen
Transmission Transparent to the user
Maximum resolution 1080p; 1920 x 1200
Connections FRONT PANEL Maintenance: One (1) Mini USB
Link Ports: Eight (8) RJ45S
BACK PANEL Local Out:
VGA: One (1) HD15F
Local In:
Link: One (1) RJ45S
Power: One (1) power jack
Maximum Distance:
Repeater Hub to Receiver Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz; 1080P (depending on cable length)
Up to 1,000 feet (305 meters)
NOTE: STP cables must be used in an electrically noisy environment. Also, cross-connectio
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reduces the effective distance depending on the grade of twisted cable used.
RJ45 Pin Configuration
Reverse Polarity Sensitive
Use EIA/TIA 568A or 568B
straight-through wiring
Green: Pin 4 (R) Pin 5 (T)
Blue: Pin 1 (R) Pin 2 (T)
Red: Pin 7 (R) Pin 8 (T)
COM: Pin 3 (R) Pin 6 (T)
LED Indicators Sync: One (1) green LED
Power: One (1) green LED
Sharpness One (1) green LED
Gain One (1) green LED
R One (1) green LED
G One (1) green LED
B One (1) green LED
Cable Cat 5e/6 unshielded twisted pair (or better)
Power Supply 110-240V/12VDC/1.25A power jacks
Removable AC blades included for North America, Continental Europe & UK
Compatible Products 500170, 500171, 500174
Power Consumption 15 Watts
Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC
Storage: -20ºC to 85ºC
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions 1U Rack Mountable
Enclosure Dimensions: 17.15” x 4.69” x 1.72” (43.56 cm x 11.91 cm x 4.37 cm)
Weight 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
Regulatory FCC, CE-EMC Directive 89/336/EE, RoHS, WEEE
Warranty Two (2) years
Order Information 500172: Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub (8 Port)

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3.
Installation Procedure
3.1. Parts List
The Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub (500172)
comes with the following parts:
Base Unit
One (1) 110-240V/12VDC, 1.25A Power Supply with
three interchangeable blades
Quick Reference Support Sheet
Four (4) rubber feet
Please verify that all parts are present before proceeding.

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3.2. Product Overview
The external connections and connection indicators of
the Active VGA Managed Repeater Hub are detailed in
Figures 2 and 3. Please familiarize yourself with them
before installing the unit.
Figure 2: Front Panel of Repeater Hub
Detail A
A
1
= Status LEDs
A
2
= Maintenance Port (Mini USB) Detail B
B
1
= Gain & Sharpness LEDs
B
2
= Red, Green, Blue Skew LEDs
B
3
= Select Switch
B
4
= Rocker Switch
Detail C
RJ45 Output Link Ports

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Figure 3: Back Panel of Repeater Hub
Detail A
VGA Local Out Detail B
B
1
= Local In Link Port
B
2
= Power Supply Plug