Rose electronics Xcion XCK-2DTXUD1D User manual

Xcion Extender
DVI / VGA
/ HDMI Switchable KVM Extender over CATx or Fiber
Switching Options
Installation and
Operation Manual
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DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, together with the
specified cables, the Units listed in APPENDIX Bare shielded against the generation of radio interferences in
accordance with the application of Council Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC, as well as these
standards:
■EN 55022: 2010 (Class A)
■EN 55024: 2010
■EN 61000-3-2: 2014
■EN 61000-3-3: 2013
This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
The product safety of the devices is proven by their compliance with the following standards:
■EN 60950-1: 2006+A2:2013
■IEC 60950: 2005
■LASER CLASS 1: EN 60825-1:2007 compatible with IEEE 803.3z
These devices comply with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the council of 8 June
2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(RoHS 2, RoHS II). The device labels carry a respective marking.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Disclaimer 1
System Introduction 1
Features 2
Package Contents 2
Xcion Models 3
Front View All Models 3
Rear View DVI CATx and Fiber Models 3
Connector Description DVI Models 4
HDMI CATx Model 5
Connector Description HDMI Model 5
Installation 6
Start Up 8
Status Overview 8
Xcion Menu System 9
Update Flash Firmware 9
Option Overview 10
DDC Options 10
Network Settings 11
Extender Settings 11
Local Extender Settings 12
Remote Extender Settings 13
Switching List 16
Quit 16
SWITCHING Menu Guide / Settings 17
Master View (Device Configuration) Menu 18
Network Mode 23
Set Timeout 25
Switching Between Computers 26
Video Sharing 27
Firmware Update Instructions 28
Direct Update 29
Automatic Update 29
Network Update 32
Troubleshooting 34
Safety 35
Maintenance and Repair 36
Technical Support 36
Figures
Figure 1. Xcion Extenders Transmitter and Receiver Front View 3
Figure 2. Xcion DVI CATx Receiver and Transmitter Rear View 3
Figure 3. Xcion DVI Fiber Transmitter and Receiver Rear View 3

Figure 4. Connectors on DVI Transmitter 4
Figure 5. Connectors on DVI Receiver 4
Figure 6. Xcion HDMI Rear View 5
Figure 7. Connectors on HDMI Transmitter 5
Figure 8. Connectors on HDMI Receiver 5
Figure 9. Xcion DVI Switch Mode Installation 6
Figure 10. Xcion HDMI Switch Mode Installation 7
Figure 11. Connecting All Transmitters and Receivers 7
Figure 12. Status Overview Screen 8
Figure 13. Xcion Switch Mode Main Menu 9
Figure 14. Xcion DVI and HDMI Options Overview Menu 10
Figure 15. DDC Options Menu 10
Figure 16. Extender Settings Menu 11
Figure 17. Local Extender Settings Menu 11
Figure 18. Remote Extender Settings Screen 12
Figure 19. Extender Settings / VGA Parameters Submenu 12
Figure 20. Extender Settings / Audio Input Gain Submenu 13
Figure 21. RS232 RJ12 Port 14
Figure 22. Extender Settings / Lock Menu Submenu 15
Figure 23. Keyboard Shortcuts Screen 16
Figure 24. Network Settings Login Screen 17
Figure 25. Network Settings Menu 17
Figure 26. Network Settings / Master View Menu 18
Figure 27. Master View / Connections Overview Screen 18
Figure 28. Master View / Connections Detail Screen 19
Figure 29. Master View / User List Screens 19
Figure 30. Master View / User Detail Screen 20
Figure 31. Master View / Console Extender List Screen 21
Figure 32. Master View / PC Extender List Screen 21
Figure 33. Master View / Multi-Head Configuration Screen 22
Figure 34. Master View / Multi-Head Detail Screen 22
Figure 35. Network Modes Screen 23
Figure 36. Password Timeout Screen 25
Figure 37. Sample Switching Screen 26
Figure 38. Firmware Update Screen 28
Figure 39. Automatic Update Settings Screen 30
Figure 40. Saved Firmware Required for Automatic Update 30
Figure 41. Commencing of Automatic Update 31
Figure 42. Automatic Update Complete 31
Figure 43. Network Update Screen 32
Figure 44. Load New Version from Bitmap Screen 33
Tables
Table 1. Connectors on the Xcion DVI Models 4
Table 2. Connectors on the Xcion HDMI Model 5

Table 3. Front Panel Status Indicators 8
Table 4. RS232 RJ12 Pinouts 14
Table 5. RS232 Transmission Rates 14
Table 6. Firmware Update Terminology 28
Table 7. Troubleshooting the Xcion Extenders 34
Table 8. Xcion Extender Specifications 37
Table 9. CATx Cable Pins 39
Appendices
Appendix A – Specifications 37
Appendix B – Part Numbers 38
Appendix C – Access Rights 38
Appendix D – Hotkeys 38
Appendix E – Recommended Gigabit Network Switches 38
Appendix F – Cable Specification 39
CAT5/6/7 Cables 39
Fiber Cables 39
Appendix G – Appropriate Firmware Update Methods 40
Firmware Update of Xcion DVI Switch Mode Extenders 40
Firmware Update of Xcion HDMI Switch Mode Extenders 40

INTRODUCTION
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the
specifications, functions, circuitry of the product, and manual content at any time without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances
outside the manufacturer’s control. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury
arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. (See limited warranty.)
System Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Xcion Switch Mode family of extenders. They are the result of Rose Electronics
commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding workplace. The Xcion Switch Mode
Extender is the ideal device for extending HDMI, DVI or VGA video and USB with no loss of video quality.
The Xcion Switch Mode Extender is available in three models offering a choice of DVI or VGA extension over
CATx or Fiber, or HDMI extension over CATx. Signals can be extended up to 492 ft (150m) over CATx or 1640
ft (500m) over multi-mode fiber cables. Video resolutions up to full HD 1080p and 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz are
supported.
The Receiver unit supports up to 4 directly connected USB1.1 and USB2.0 devices at speeds up to 12Mbps.
Devices such as keyboards, mice, touch screens, tablets, scanners, integrated hub-type keyboards, or printers
can be connected. Optional USB storage device support can be added by entering an “unlock code” in the
OSD menu. The remote USB hub is a built-in 4-port USB high speed Hub.
The Switching Option offers the ability to use a Gigabit Ethernet switch to effectively transform a group of DVI
or HDMI extenders into a KVM matrix switch. By connecting the switching Xcion extenders to an Ethernet
switch, each Receiver acts as a KVM station that can connect to any computer connected to a Transmitter in
the group. Up to 48 ports can be connected in this way. This affordable solution requires just once license for
each Receiver in the setup.
The versatile Xcion Switch Mode Extender allows for DVI and HMI extenders to be mixed in the system. DVI
Transmitters and HDMI Receivers, or any other combination of the two may be connected to the Gigabit
Ethernet switch, and will work seamlessly together.
Users can be set up with access rights and passwords to provide secure access to the system. User groups
can also be created with different access levels.
Switching between computers on can be accomplished through On-Screen Menus, hotkeys or over external
serial or Ethernet interfaces. Switching is instantaneous with no discernible delay. The units have perfect video
transmission with minimal latency. The switching extenders have dual-head and multi-head support for up to
10 monitors.
Every Xcion Switch Mode extender is packaged in a compact steel chassis, ideal for use in industrial
applications and at installation sites requiring a robust and durable product. The Transmitter and Receiver
chassis can be rack mounted in a rack cabinet, with up to 4 units side-by-side on a 1U shelf, as well as wall,
table or DIN rail mounted.

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Features
■Extends full HD 1080p and 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz digital or analog video with no loss of quality
■Transparently extends USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices at speeds up to 12Mbps
■Extensions distances up to 492 ft (150 m) over CATx or 1640 ft (500 m) over multi-mode fiber
■Optional Serial RS232 and analog audio support in the DVI/VGA models
■Local video/monitor connection at the transmitter
■Choice between 5 internal EDID sets, plus the ability to select either remote or local monitor EDID via the
OSD menu
■4 units can be mounted in a 1U 19” rack
■Multiple PCs can be controlled from a single workstation
■Multiple workstations can be connected with multiple PCs, up to a maximum of 48 ports
■Dual- and multi-head support for up to 10 monitors
■Switching can be performed through the On-Screen Menu, hotkeys or over external RS232 or Ethernet
interfaces
■Convenient password system and user-rights management for increased security
■Groups of users with different access rights can be set up
■Can be configured to automatically switch to a backup PC if the primary PC goes down
■Switching is instantaneous
■Distributed intelligence across every endpoint
■Sharing mode allows multiple KVM stations to simultaneously access the same computer
■Perfect video transmission with minimal latency
■Name identification of computers allows them to be relocated to different ports, with the system staying
correctly configured
■A mixture of VGA and DVI video signals can be used
■A mixture of fiber and copper devices, as well as different device types can be connected together
■Only one license is required per Receiver
Package Contents
The package contents consist of the following:
■1 x Transmitter
■1 x Receiver
■1 x DVI cable or 1 x HDMI cable, depending on the model
■1 x USB Cable
■2 x 12V 1 Amp Power Supply Units
■4 x Mounting Pads
■4 x Rubber Feet
■Manual
Additional cables are usually ordered separately. If the package contents are not correct, contact Rose
Electronics or your reseller so the problem can be quickly resolved.

MODELS
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Xcion Models
The Xcion is available in three distinct models as described below.
Front View All Models
Figure 1. Xcion Extenders Transmitter and Receiver Front View
Rear View DVI CATx and Fiber Models
Figure 2. Xcion DVI CATx Receiver and Transmitter Rear View
Figure 3. Xcion DVI Fiber Transmitter and Receiver Rear View

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Connector Description DVI Models
Figure 4. Connectors on DVI Transmitter
1. dvi-in:Use the supplied DVI cable to connect
this port to the DVI port on the source
computer.
2. dvi-out:Connect a DVI monitor to this port for
a local display, if desired.
3. usb:Use the supplied USB cable to connect to
a USB port on the source computer.
4. kvm-link:Connect the CATx or Fiber
interconnect cable, based on the model, to the
Ethernet switch being used to form the matrix.
5. dc:Connect one of the supplied Power Supply
Units here, and connect it to an AC power
supply.
If the Sound Option has been enabled
6. in:Connect an analog stereo audio cable from
this port to the line out audio port (green) on
the source computer.
7. out: Connect an analog audio cable from this
port to the microphone input port (pink) on the
source computer.
If the Serial Option has been enabled
8. com: Connect a serial cable from this port to
the serial device that is to be controlled with
serial commands.
Figure 5. Connectors on DVI Receiver
1. dvi-out:Connect the output DVI monitor to this
port.
2. usb:Connect to USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices
including keyboard and mouse. If the USB
memory option has been enabled, hard disks
and flash drives can also be connected here.
3. kvm-link:Connect the CATx or Fiber
interconnect cable, based on the model, to the
the Ethernet switch being used to form the
matrix.
4. dc:Connect one of the supplied Power Supply
Units here, and connect it to an AC power
supply.
If the Sound Option has been enabled
5. in: Connect an analog microphone to this port.
6. out: Connect a stereo speaker system to this
port.
If the Serial Option has been enabled
7. com: Connect a serial cable from this port to
the serial device that issues the controlling RS-
232 commands
Table 1. Connectors on the Xcion DVI Models

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HDMI CATx Model
Figure 6. Xcion HDMI Rear View
Connector Description HDMI Model
Figure 7. Connectors on HDMI Transmitter
1. PC In:Use the supplied HDMI cable to
connect this port to the HDMI port on the
source PC.
2. Monitor Out:Connect an HDMI monitor to this
port for a local display, if desired.
3. PC USB:Use the supplied USB cable to
connect to a USB port on the source PC.
4. KVM-Link: Connect a CATx interconnect cable
to this port to establish a connection to the
Ethernet switch being used to form the matrix.
5. DC: Connect one of the supplied Power
Supply Units here, and connect it to an AC
power supply.
Figure 8. Connectors on HDMI Receiver
1. Monitor Out: Connect the output HDMI monitor
to this port.
2. USB: Connect to USB 2.0 devices including
keyboard and mouse. With optional USB
memory option, hard disks and flash drives
can also be connected here.
3. KVM-Link: Connect a CATx interconnect cable
to this port to establish a connection to the
Ethernet switch being used to form the matrix.
4. DC: Connect one of the supplied Power
Supply Units here, and connect it to an AC
power supply.
Table 2. Connectors on the Xcion HDMI Model

INSTALLATION
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Installation
Easy installation allows the Xcion Switch Mode to be set up as a KVM matrix quickly. Connect the Transmitter
to the host computer using the supplied video cable (DVI or HDMI) and the USB cable. Connect a display to
the local video output port, if desired. If the DVI model has the Audio option enabled, connect the Audio In and
Audio Out ports to the pink and green audio ports on the computer. Connect the Receiver to the DVI or HDMI
output monitor and to USB keyboard and mouse. If the DVI model’s Audio option is enabled, connect an
analog microphone to the Audio In port, and connect a stereo speaker to Audio Out port.
Depending on the model purchased, the Transmitter and the Receiver are connected to the Gigabit Ethernet
switch with either CATx or multi-mode fiber cables. Configuration of the switch can be made in the Receiver
OSD.
On the CATx models, plug the CATx cable with the appropriate RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket. See APPENDIX
Ffor cable specifications. Check that the plug is properly latched in place to prevent faults. To remove the
CATx cable, press the latch down and slowly pull the cable out.
The standard DVI Fiber model is equipped with a multimode SFP module. If a different SFP module is used,
remove the black dust protector from the SFP module and pull the metal latch of the module forward until it is
at a right angle, then remove the SFP module. Follow the same steps in reverse to plug in a new SFP module.
When connecting the fiber cable, check that dust protector has been removed and insert the fiber cable in until
the latch has clicked into place. To remove the fiber cable, press on the latch and slowly remove the cable.
An individual DVI Transmitter and Receiver setup is shown the figure below.
Figure 9. Xcion DVI Switch Mode Installation

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An individual HDMI Transmitter and Receiver setup is shown the figure below.
Figure 10. Xcion HDMI Switch Mode Installation
Connect all the computers, monitors, USB and Sound devices in this manner to the Transmitters and
Receivers that are intended to be part of the KVM matrix. Then, connect the Transmitters and Receivers to the
Ethernet switch. This will appear as in the figure below.
Figure 11. Connecting All Transmitters and Receivers

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It is important to note that 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 be a 1 Gigabit
Switch, with true port to port transfer rates of 1 Gigabit/second.
A listing of Gigabit Network Switches that have been tested with the Xcion Switch Mode Extender system can
be found in APPENDIX E.
Start Up
Apply power to all units. Transmitter and Receiver units will start an automated initialization process, signified
by a blinking Red Status light on the front panels. This may take a few seconds. When the status light turns
green, all signals will be transmitted.
The Status LED on the front panel will light Red, Orange or Green. These lights indicate the following
conditions.
LED Color Status
Link Present Video Present
Red 

Orange 

Green 

Table 3. Front Panel Status Indicators
Status Overview
The Status Overview Screen provides the user with the most important information about the status of the
extender in a single screen. This will appear automatically whenever no video is being transmitted, but can
also be opened manually through the OSD menu (see Figure 13FIGURE 13 on page 9).
Figure 12. Status Overview Screen
The row at the bottom shows the status of four subsystems as being either active (green) or inactive (red).
■Link: Indicates whether there is a physical link between this Receiver and another device through the CATx
or fiber interconnect
■Conn: Indicates whether this Receiver unit has negotiated a connection with a Transmitter unit
■Video: Indicates whether video is currently being transmitted from the Transmitter unit to the Receiver unit
■USB: Indicates whether a transparent USB connection been established between the Receiver unit and the
Transmitter unit’s PC.

OPERATION
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Xcion Menu System
This section deals with the menu system of the Xcion Switch Mode Extenders, and the functionality it provides.
Various operations to set up the network, audio, video and serial ports can be performed from these menus. In
addition, operations such as enabling the USB memory and Serial options, and updating the flash firmware are
performed here.
The menu system on the Xcion DVI Extender is accessed from a keyboard connected to the Receiver. Press
the Scroll Lock key five times in quick succession to bring up the menu as shown below.
Figure 13. Xcion Switch Mode Main Menu
Submenus are accessed by pressing the indicated key to the left of the desired menu. The bottom of the main
menu displays the current revision of the firmware on the Transmitter and Receiver units.
The following subsections detail how the menu operations are performed in the Xcion Extender.
Update Flash Firmware
Press the U key on the keyboard to initiate the upgrade of the flash firmware on the Transmitter and Receiver.
The latest version of the flash firmware can be obtained from Rose Electronics. All update files are
accompanied by a detailed description of the update process to assist in performing this operation.
The available methods to perform firmware update on the Xcion Switch Mode Extenders are described in the
section FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS found on page 28 .

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Option Overview
Press the Mkey on the keyboard to display the extender’s activated options. The status is indicated by the
colors: green for activated, and red for not activated.
Figure 14. Xcion DVI and HDMI Options Overview Menu
The Menu displays the Device ID of the extender. To purchase an option, please contact Rose Electronics or
your distributor with the Device ID number, as well as the Serial Number located on the side of the device. If
the option has been purchased, the activation code for the desired option will be sent. This activation code can
be entered by pressing the Mkey on the keyboard once again. This will not alter other options that have
already been activated. Press the Esc key to return to the main menu.
DDC Options
Press the Okey on the keyboard to select which EDID is to be used for the Xcion system. This can be selected
from the DDC Options Menu.
Figure 15. DDC Options Menu
The available options are as follows.
■Press 0to use the DCC information of the monitor connected to the Receiver unit.
■Press 1to use the DDC information of the monitor connected to the Transmitter unit.
■Press 2to save the currently used DDC so that the units can continue using it even after being restarted.
■Pressing keys 4through 8will use the corresponding preset resolutions.
Press the Esc key to return to the main menu.

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Network Settings
Press the Wkey on the keyboard to bring up the Network Settings Menu. The menu includes the preferences
and settings for the switching option. It is described in detail in the SWITCHING MENU GUIDE /SETTINGS
section found on page 17.
Extender Settings
Press the Gkey on the keyboard to display the Extender Settings menu. This menu presents a range of further
preferences. They are divided in to two sub-menus depending on whether the setting is stored on the
Transmitter (PC) unit or Receiver (console) unit.
Figure 16. Extender Settings Menu
The Local Settings are accessed by pressing the Lkey on the keyboard.
Figure 17. Local Extender Settings Menu

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The Remote Extender Settings are accessed by pressing the Rkey on the keyboard.
Figure 18. Remote Extender Settings Screen
Local Extender Settings
This section describes the available Local Extender Settings.
VGA Parameters (DVI Model Only)
Press the Vkey on the keyboard to modify VGA settings.
Figure 19. Extender Settings / VGA Parameters Submenu

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The available settings are given below. Press the appropriate key on the keyboard to access them.
■Press F1 to move the video up or F4 to move the video down.
■Press F2 to move the video left or F3 to move the video right.
■Press F5 to scale up the video size or F6 to scale down the video size to get the best fit within the monitor’s
display area.
■Press the Space Bar on the keyboard to change the increment by which the above settings are modified.
Repeatedly pressing the Space Bar cycles this increment value back to 1.
■Press Mto select the desired video mode, which are
■Auto, where the video mode is automatically detected and set by the extender,
■DVI, where only DVI input is detected, and
■VGA, where only VGA input is detected.
■Press Kto initiate automatic positioning and adjustment of the video.
■Press Ito reset these parameters to default values.
■Press Sto save the settings and exit to the main menu, or Qto discard all changes and exit to the main
menu.
USB Compatibility Mode
Press the Ukey on the keyboard to enable or disable USB Compatibility Mode. The USB Compatibility Mode
allows the Transmitter to go to USB Low-Speed mode if needed. One scenario for activating this setting is
when the PC has problems initializing the keyboard in its BIOS. This could happen when the USB initialization
in the PC's BIOS is imperfect, and cannot correctly initialize USB Hi-Speed devices. This is the case in HP
Z400 Series PCs. When USB compatibility mode is activated the Transmitter first tries to initialize in Hi-Speed
mode. If several attempts fail, the Transmitter then enters Low-Speed mode, which should solve the problem.
Under normal operation, this setting should remain deactivated.
Remote Extender Settings
This section describes the available Remote Extender Settings.
Audio Input Gain (DVI Model Only)
Press the A key on the keyboard to set the volume of the audio input for a microphone connected to the
Receiver.
Figure 20. Extender Settings / Audio Input Gain Submenu
The default audio level is 5. It ranges from 1to 9. If the audio level is set to 0, audio input from the Receiver is
disabled.

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RS232 Settings (DVI Model Only)
The following signals are transferred; the pin numbers refer to the RJ12 com connector. The remote interfaces
are DTE.
Figure 21. RS232 RJ12 Port
Pin Signal Name Abbrev. Direction Description
1 Data Set Ready DSR Input Reserved (not used)
2 Data Terminal Ready DTR Output Pulled high with 1 kΩresistor
3 Transmit Data TD Output Serial data from port
4 Signal Ground SGND N/A DC ground reference
5 Receive Data RD Input Serial data to port
6 Request to Send RTS Output Pulled high with 1 kΩresistor
Table 4. RS232 RJ12 Pinouts
The transmission baud rate can be set in the submenu. There is a universal setting for baud rates up to 9600,
which transmits all different RS232 configurations transparently.
To achieve higher baud rates, the following settings are available in the submenu.
Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits
4800 No 1
9600 Odd 2
19200 Even
38400 Mark
57600 Space
115200
230400
Table 5. RS232 Transmission Rates
Show Last Image
Press the Skey on the keyboard to enable or disable this option. When enabled, the display on the Receiver
will not show a black screen when the connection to the Transmitter has been disconnected. Rather, the last
displayed image will be retained. This image will have flashing red borders to indicate that it is not real-time
video. Press the Esc key to return to the main menu.