Thinklogical Q-Series User manual

High Reliability, Rack-Space Saving,
Video Extension Solutions
Q-Series Video Modules
For use in the Q- 300, Q-2300 &Q-1300 Chassis
Thinklogical, LLC®
100 Washington Street
Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.thinklogical.com
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Copyright Notice
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Copyright © 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Thinklogical, LLC ®
100 Washington Street
Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
All trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners.
Subject: Velocity Q- Series Video Modules Product Manual
Release: Rev. H,June, 2014

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Table of Contents
PREFACE 4
About Thinklogical 4
Note and Warning Symbols 5
1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 Product Overvie 6
2. SYSTEM FEATURES 7
2.1 General System Features 7
2.2 The Q-Series Chassis Line 7
3. THE Q-SERIES VIDEO SYSTEM 8
3.1. Types of Connectors 8
3.1.1. Fiber Cable 8
3.1.2. Transmitter 8
3.1.3. Receiver 8
4. THE Q-SERIES VIDEO MODULES 12
4.1. Single-Link and Dual-Link DVI & RGB/DVI Modules 12
4.2. Velocity Q-Series HDCP Compliant Video Modules 17
4.2.1. Velocity Q-Series HDCP Compliant Video Module Part Numbers 18
4.2.2. Velocity Q-Series HDCP Compliant Video Module Front Panel Vie s 18
4.3. Fiber Connections to the Q-Series Video Modules 19
4.3.1. Single Fiber Operation, Single-Link Video 19
4.3.2. Dual Fiber Operation, Single-Link Video 19
4.3.3. Three and Four Fiber Operation, Dual Video 19
4.3.4. T o and Four Fiber Operation, Redundant Video 19
4.3.5. T o and Three Fiber Operation, Dual-Link Video 20
4.4. Supplied Cables 20
4.5. Dry Contact Alarm 22
4.6. Q-Series Video Module Audio Specifications 22
4.7. Q-Series Video Modules Technical Specifications 23
4.8. Status Indicator LEDs 24
4.9. Firm are and FPGA Updates 25
5. REGULATORY SAFETY COMPLIANCE 26
5.1 Safety Requirements 26
Symbols Found on the Product 26
Regulatory Compliance 26
North America 26
Australia & Ne Zealand 26
European Union 26
Standards ith hich Our Products Comply 26
5.2 Supplementary Information 27
Product Serial Number 27
Connection to the Product 28
6. HOW TO CONTACT US 28
6.1 Customer Support 28
Website 28
Email 28
Telephone 29
Fax 29
6.2 Product Support 29
6.2.1 Warranty 29
6.2.2 Return Authorization 30
Our Address 30
APPENDIX A: Quick Start Guides 31
APPENDIX B: VQM-10 AV+ Supported Analog Resolutions 35
APPENDIX C: VQM-10 AV+ LCD Menu Options (Q-4300 Q-2300 Chassis) 36
APPENDIX D: RJ45 to DB9 Adapter Pin-outs 43
APPENDIX E: EDID and DDC for Standard and HDCP Modules 45

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PREFACE
About Thinklogical
Thinklogical is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber optic KVM, video, audio, and
peripheral extension and switching solutions used in video-rich, big-data computing
environments.
Thinklogical offers the only fiber optic KVM matrix switches and routers in the
world that are accredited to The ommon riteria, EAL4 and TEMPEST.
Governments, entertainment, scientific and industrial customers worldwide rely on
Thinklogical’s products and solutions for security, high performance, continuous operation
and ease of integration. Thinklogical products are designed and manufactured in the USA
and are certified to the ISO 9001-2008 standard.
Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, onnecticut and is privately held by Riverside
Partners, LL , Boston, MA (http://www.riversidepartners.com). For more information about
Thinklogical products and services, please visit www.thinklogical.com.
Follow Thinklogical on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/thinklogical and on
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ThinklogicalUSA

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Note and Warning Symbols
Throughout this manual you will notice certain symbols that bring your attention to important information.
These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.
Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation point
symbol, as shown here.
A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is relevant to
the subject being discussed.
Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a
red stop sign, as shown here.
A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is relevant
to the subject being discussed.
All Q-Series modules are designed and identified as Class 1 LASER products .

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1. Introduction
VQM DVI Transmitter with Audio
H: 1.592” (4.40cm) x D: 6.366” (45.8cm) x W: 7.406” (44.5cm), 10 Watts per unit
1.1. Product Overview
MRTS Technology 6.25 Gbps. allows for Full Frame Rate Transmission of uncompressed DVI or
RGB video. Powered by Thinklogical’s ® cutting edge, patent-pending MRTS (Multi Rate Transmission
System) Technology, our video extension systems transport every frame of a DVI or RGB video stream
seamlessly with no compression or dropped frames. In addition, all high speed peripherals function with
no latency. Incorporating standard SFP+ transceivers, the system uses fiber optic cables to permit the
placement of a digital monitor or projector up to 1000 meters (3280 feet) away from the controlling
computer without loss of resolution. Installation is plug-and-play and no adjustments are necessary.
All Video modules support D ata D isplay C hannel (DDC)*, with a variety of modes to meet each
unique requirement. All models are connected by fiber optic cable(s), to provide communications to
and from the transmitter. The transmitter modules connect to a CPU with supplied video cables
(and audio & serial or network cables in AV+, AN+, AH and NH models). The receiver modules
provide an interface to the monitor(s) (and audio & serial or network devices in AV+, AN+, AH and
NH models).
Each VQM Video Transmitter (TX) Module features a video input and, in many cases, a local
video output which can be used for DDC modification and for displaying video at the source. The TX
also has fiber connectors used for transferring video and data to the Receiver. Status LEDS are
provided for system information.
Each VQM Video Receiver (RX) Module features 2 video outputs. On single DVI models, the video
output labeled DDC is always the primary output. The RX also has fiber connectors used for
transferring data to the TX and receiving video and data.
*See page 45: Appendix E: EDID and DDC for Standard and HDCP Modules

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2. System Features
2.1 General System Features
The Q-Series’ hot-swappable interface modules allow any Q-Series Chassis to be used in a variety of
applications. Both transmitter and receiver modules can be installed together in one chassis. (A Q-4300
Chassis can hold up to four modules and a Q-2300 Chassis can hold up to two modules). Video Modules
are available to support single-link or dual-Link video display connections along with full duplex stereo
audio, stereo 3D emitter and serial RS-232 or network. A line of HDCP Compliant Velocity Q-Series
modules is also available (see pg. 16).
Installation possibilities are expanded with built-in support for either multi-mode or single mode fiber,
making this a convenient and cost effective solution to combat the restrictions involved with the
distribution of uncompressed broadcast quality video signals over long distances. Each module is hot
swappable and, in addition, the standard SFP+ optics (with LC connectors) are hot swappable/hot
pluggable. Every module is fully compatible with all of Thinklogical’s VXRouter line of products.
2.2 The Q-Series Chassis Line
Each Q-Series chassis allows users to locate DVI, RGB/DVI and SDI monitors (via fiber) from just a few
meters away to up to 40 kilometers away from the controlling computer, securely and without the loss of
resolution. The Q-4300 is a rack space-saving, high reliability solution providing a rack mount for up to 4
modules of DVI, RGB or SDI in a compact 1U chassis. Ready for the challenges of demanding
applications, both the Q-4300 and Q-2300 Chassis can combine any variety of DVI, RGB/DVI or SDI
modules in transmit/receive units for a space saving and cost effective solution. The Q-1300 is a stand-
alone chassis that will accommodate any one Q-Series module. All Q-Series Chassis are powered by
standard 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz.

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3. The Q-Series Video System
3.1. Types of Connections
All physical connections to the product use industry-standard connectors. Non-supplied cables that may
be needed are commercially available. All connections are found on the front panels of the modules.
All models are connected via fiber optic cables (see paragraph 4.3. on page 17) to provide
communications to and from the transmitter. The transmitter connects to the CPU with supplied
Video cables (and audio & serial or network cables in AV+, AN+, AH and NH models). The receiver
provides an interface to the monitor(s) and audio, serial or network devices in AV+, AN+, AH and
NH models. RJ45 to DB9 serial adapters are included with each transmitter and receiver.
3.1.1 Fiber Cable
Fiber optic cables up to 1000 meters (3280 feet) connect the Transmitters to the Receivers. Standard
multi-mode fiber optic cables must be 50 or 62.5 microns, terminated with LC type fiber optic connectors.
Be careful not to kink or pinch the fiber optic cable as it is being installed and keep all bend radii
to no less than 3 inches (76.2mm).
3.1.2 Transmitter
A transmitter unit connects to the computer and peripheral sources through standard copper cables. The
connector configurations of the Q-Series Transmitters can be viewed in detail on pages 11-17.
3.1.3 Receiver
A receiver module connects to a viewing device (monitor, projector) and audio devices with their own
standard cables. The connector configurations of the Q-Series Module Receivers can be viewed in detail
on pages 11-17.

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DVI IN Mod.1
DVI IN Mod.2
DVI IN Mod.3
DVI IN Mod.
STEREO 3-D COAX IN
(Source )
DVI OUT Mod.1
DVI OUT Mod.2
DVI OUT Mod.3
DVI OUT Mod.
STEREO 3-D OUT
(Source )
DVI OUT DDC
Mod.
DVI OUT DDC
Mod. 3
DVI OUT DDC
Mod. 2
DVI OUT DDC
Mod. 1
Local DVI OUT
Mod.
Local DVI OUT
Mod. 3
Local DVI OUT
Mod. 2
Local DVI OUT
Mod. 1
Q- 300 Transmitter Modules’ Local Displays
Control CPU
HDX576 Router
Source CPUs
Q-300:
Transmitters
Q-300:
Receivers
Q- 300 Receiver Modules’ DDC OUT Displays
1
2
3
The VQM-3 Fiber Extension System- Up to 4 Single-Link DVI video signals can be extended in 1 RU
Q- 300:
Four VQM-3V Transmitter Modules
(VQM-00V003-LCTX)
DVI Fibers:
L1: Video & Data Tx to Rx
L2: Data Rx to Tx
Source CPUs 1 & 2,
3V Mod.
Source CPUs 1 & 2,
3V Mod. 3
Source CPUs 1 & 2,
3V Mod. 2
Source CPUs 1 & 2,
3V Mod. 1
Q- 300:
Four VQM-3V Receiver Modules
(VQM-00V003-LCRX)
DVI OUT
Mod. -1
DVI OUT
Mod. 3-1
DVI OUT
Mod. 2-1
DVI OUT
Mod. 1-1
DVI OUT
Mod. -2
DVI OUT
Mod. 3-2
DVI OUT
Mod. 2-2
DVI OUT
Mod. 1-2
DVI IN Mod.1
DVI IN Mod.2
DVI IN Mod.3
DVI IN Mod.
The VQM-3V Fiber Extension System- Up to 8 Independent Single-Link DVI video signals can be extended
in 1 RU

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DVI Mod.1
DVI Mod.2
DVI Mod.3
DVI Mod.
Q- 300:
VQM-3R Redundant Transmitter
Modules
(VQM-00R003-LCTX)
Fiber Optic Cables:
L1/L1': Video & Data Tx to Rx/ Video & DataTx to Rx'
L2/L2': Data Rx to Tx/Data Rx to Tx’
Source CPU Mod.
Source CPU Mod. 3
Source CPU Mod. 2
Source CPU Mod. 1
Q- 300:
VQM-3R Redundant Receiver
Modules
(VQM-00R003-LCRX)
DVI OUT
Mod.
DVI OUT
Mod. 3
DVI OUT
Mod. 2
DVI OUT
Mod. 1
DVI OUT
DDC
Mod.
DVI OUT
DDC
Mod. 3
DVI OUT
DDC
Mod. 2
DVI OUT
DDC
Mod. 1
Local DVI
OUT Mod.
Local DVI
OUT Mod. 3
Fiber Optic Cables
Rx
Local DVI
OUT Mod. 1
Local DVI
OUT Mod. 2
Tx
The VQM-3R Fiber Extension System- Up to 4 Single-Link DVI video signals can be extended in 1 RU with
4 Redundant Fiber Paths
The VQM-6 Fiber Extension System- Up to 4 Single-Link DVI video signals can be extended in 1 RU