Tripp Lite B013-000 User manual

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1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
[phone], www.tripplite.com
User’s Manual
KVM CONSOLE EXTENDER
Model #: B013-000
NOTE: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent
damage to this unit or to its connected devices.
Copyright © 2000 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Overview
Because the B013-000 Console Extender System allows access to a
computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and
mouse), it is perfect for factory and construction sites, or any type of
installation where the console needs to be kept in a conveniently
accessible location, but you want the system equipment to reside in a
safe place - away from dust, dirt, and harsh environmental influences.
The B013-000 System is also useful for control and security
purposes, where you can have the system unit in a secure area at the
same time that you put the console in a location that offers convenient
access.
The B013-000 Console Extender provides the ideal means to access
the remote system box, since it improves on previous designs by
using inexpensive Category 5 STP cable - the kind commonly used in
Ethernet networks - instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard
cables, and can also sense the distance to the system and
automatically adjust thegain.
Category 5 cabling makes for a much neater, more convenient, more
reliable data transfer connection. Setup is as easy as can be - simply
connect the PC system box and local console to the Local B013-000
Module; run the STP cable to the Remote B013-000 Module (up to
150 meters away); and plug the remote console into the Remote
Module.
Note: You can control numerous remote systems from a single
console by combining the B013-000 with a KVM switch.
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Features
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Uses Inexpensive, Reliable, Category 5 STP Ethernet Cable to
Connect the Local and Remote Units
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Dual Console Operation - Control Your System From Both the
Local and Remote PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor Consoles
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Push Button Selection of the Active Console
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High Resolution Video - Up To 1024 x 768 @ 150 m (max.)
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Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync Monitors
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Local Monitor Supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B
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Automatic Gain Control
System Requirements
Consoles
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A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest
resolution that you will be using on any PC in the installation
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A PS/2 style keyboard
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A PS/2 style mouse
Note: 1. If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local unit, the
monitor that connects to the Remote unit must be able to
support the highest video resolution that the DDC monitor
can provide.
2. You must use the same brand and model of mouse on both
the local and remote units.
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PCs
The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be
connected to the system:
With PS/2 Type Connectors:
MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
MA 6-pin mini-DIN mouse port
MA 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard port
With AT Type Connectors:
MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
MA DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port plus mouse adapter (part
# 2A-105).*
MA 5-pin DIN (standard AT), keyboard port plus keyboard adapt-
er (part # 2A-106).*
*Not included - requires separate purchase.
Cables
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Although it is possible to use standard extender cables to link
computers with PS/2 type keyboard and mouse ports to the
B013-000 Local, for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the
layout, we strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS
Custom KVM Cable that is provided with this package.
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It is not possible to use standard extender cables to link computers
with AT type keyboard and mouse ports to the B013-000 Local.
For those computers, using CS Custom KVM Cables must be used.
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Category 5 STP cable is required to connect the local and remote
B013-000 units. Using cable of a lesser standard will result in
degrading the video signal.
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Components
The Local Unit (B013-000 Local)
Front View:
1. Operating Mode Selection Switch
Pressing this button cycles you through the operating mode
choices:
MLocal - only the local console can control the system(s);
MAuto - both consoles can control the system(s)).
2. LEDs
The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of
the Local and Remote units (see p. 8, for details).
3. Mouse Port
The local PS/2 mouse plugs into this connector.
4. Keyboard Port
The local PS/2 keyboard plugs into this connector.
5. Monitor Port
The local monitor plugs into this connector.
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CONSOLE
REMOTE I /O
AC 9V
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6. Remote I/O
The Category 5 twisted pair cable that connects to the Remote
Unit plugs into this connector.
7. Power Jack
The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.
The Local Unit (B013-000 Local)
Rear View
1. Monitor Port
The extension cable that connects to the computer’s VGA port
plugs into this connector.
2. Keyboard Port
The extension cable that connects to the computer’s Keyboard port
plugs into this connector.
3. Mouse Port
The extension cable that connects to the computer’s Mouse port
plugs into this connector.
Note: If you are combining the B013-000 with a KVM switch, the
extension cable connects back to the respective ports on the
Console section of the switch.
CPU
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The Remote Unit (B013-000 Remote)
Front View
1. LEDs
The Remote Unit has two LEDs (Power and On Line) to indicate
the operating status of the Local and Remote units (see p. 8, for
details).
2. Mouse Port
The remote PS/2 mouse plugs into this connector.
3. Keyboard Port
The remote PS/2 keyboard plugs into this connector.
4. Monitor Port
The remote monitor plugs into this connector.
5. Remote I/O
The Category 5 twisted pair cable that connects back to the Local
Unit plugs into this connector.
6. Power Jack
The cable from the AC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.
CONSOLE
REMOTE I /O
AC 9V
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Installation
Setting up the Console Extender System is simply a matter of
plugging in the cables:
1. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is powered Off.
2. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse, keyboard,
monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the Local Unit
(B013-000 Local).
3. Plug the appropriate connectors on the KVM extension cable
supplied with this unit into the CPU side of the B013-000 Local.
Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate
which it is.
Note: The female monitor connector is the one that plugs into the
B013-000 Local.
4. Plug the connectors on the other end of the cable into the
appropriate ports on the PC system (or Console section of the
KVM switch - if you are using one). Each connector is marked
with an appropriate icon to indicate which it is.
5. Plug either end of the Category 5 twisted pair cable into the
B013-000 Local’s Remote I/O port.
6. Plug one of the power adapters (supplied with this package) into
an AC source; plug the adapter’s power cable into the B013-000
Local’s Power Jack
7. Plug the other end of the Category 5 twisted pair cable into the I/O
port of the Remote Unit (B013-000 Remote).
8. Plug the cables from the remote console devices (mouse,
keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the
B013-000 Remote.
9. Plug the second power adapter (supplied with this package) into
an AC source; plug the adapter’s power cable into the B013-000
Remote’s Power Jack.
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Operation
The Local and Remote Units each have two LEDs to indicate their
operating status, as shown in the tables, below:
B013-000 Local (Local Unit):
LED Operating Mode
Local Auto
Local Lights to indicate that the
local console is active
(the Remote LED is out).
1. Lights when the local console is
active (the Remote LED is out)
2. Turns off when the remote console is
active (the Remote LED turns on)
3. Flashes on and off alternately with
the Remote LED when neither
console is active.
Remote The LED is Off. 1. Lights when the remote console is
active (the Local LED is out)
2. Turns off when the local console is
active (the Local LED turns on)
3. Flashes on and off alternately with
the Local LED when neither console
is active.
B013-000 Remote (Remote Unit):
LED Indication
Power 1. Lights steadily to indicate that the connection to the Local Unit
is ok.
2. Flashes when there is a problem with the connection to the
Local Unit.
On Line 1. Lights when the remote console is active.
2. Is Off when the local console is active.
3. Is Off when there is a problem with the connection to the
Local Unit.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Symptom Action
No Video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their
sockets.
TP Wiring Diagram
TP Pin Assignments
Pin Assignment
1V OUT B
2/V OUT B
3V OUT G
4V OUT R
5/V OUT R
6/V OUT G
7/DO
8DO
JACK POSITIONS
PAIR 2 PAIR 1
PAIR 3
PAIR 4
T568B
AT&T 258A
W-O W-GO G W-Br BrBl W-Bl
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