Tripp Lite B130-202 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
VGA Over Cat5 Extender Kits
with EDID Copy –
2 Local, 2 Remote
Models: B130-202 and B130-202A
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2014 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
Product Features 2
Package Includes 2
Optional Accessories 3
EDID Copy 4
Installation Instructions 6
Troubleshooting 8
Warranty & Product Registration 11
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Product Features
Package Includes
• Connect up to four monitors; 2 local and 2 remote
• Extends a 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz signal up to 165 ft. (50 m)
from the source
• Extends a 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz signal up to 500 ft. (150 m)
from the source
• B130-202A transmits both VGA video and mono audio
• EDID copy feature ensures optimal display compatibility
• Built-in Equalization control allows for adjustment of the video image
• All operating systems supported
• Plug and play, no software or drivers required
• HDCP compliant
• B130-202 or B130-202A Transmitter Unit
• B130-202 or B130-202A Receiver Unit
• (x2) External Power Supplies (Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A
Output: 5V, 2A)
• Screwdriver for Equalization adjustment
• Owner’s Manual
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Optional Accessories
• N022-01K-GY Gray Cat5e Bulk Cable, 24AWG, Solid Wire – 1,000 ft.
• N202-Series Cat6 Snagless Patch Cable, 24AWG, Solid Wire
• N222-01K-GY Gray Cat6 Bulk Cable, 24AWG, Solid Wire – 1,000 ft.
• P312-Series 3.5 mm Audio Cables
• P502-Series High Resolution VGA Monitor Cables with RGB Coax
• P504-Series High Resolution VGA Video + 3.5 mm Audio Cables with
RGB Coax
• P524-01K Zero-Skew UTP Bulk Cable – 1,000 ft.
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EDID Copy
Compatibility issues can occur when EDID information is not properly
communicated between the source and the display. The B130-202
and B130-202A include an EDID copy feature which stores a monitor’s
EDID information in the transmitter and sends it to the source, ensuring
optimal compatibility.
The transmitter can only store EDID information copied from a single
monitor. You should copy the EDID information of the monitor that
has the lowest maximum supported resolution of all monitors being
connected. This monitor must also support video resolutions that are
supported by the other monitors.
For example, if you plan to use three monitors that support the
resolutions listed below, you should copy the EDID information from
Monitor A because the highest resolution it supports is 1600 x 1200,
which is lower than the highest supported resolutions of the other two
monitors. Also, Monitor A’s supported resolutions are also supported by
Monitors B and C.
A. 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
B. 1920 x 1080, 1680 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
C. 1920 x 1080, 1680 x 1050, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 768, 1152 x
768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
If you are not using the EDID copy feature, the transmitter will use a
default set of EDID information.
To use the EDID copy feature, follow the instructions below:
1. Determine the monitor to perform the EDID copy feature on per the
example in the EDID Copy section above.
2. Connect the powered-on monitor to the input port of the transmitter
unit.
3. Connect the external power supply to the transmitter unit and plug
it into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, Power Distribution Unit (PDU) or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
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EDID Copy
4. The Red Power LED will illuminate to indicate that the transmitter
is receiving power. The Orange EDID LED will initially be off. When it
illuminates, the EDID information from the connected monitor has
been copied.
Note: The Orange EDID LED blinks when an EDID scan is taking place, and
stops blinking and illuminates when the scan is complete. When a monitor is
connected, its EDID information will be copied and stored on the transmitter
unit. If no monitor is connected, the scan will still take place and the
orange LED will blink/illuminate, but no EDID information will be copied. The
information stored on the transmitter will remain unchanged.
5. Once you have completed your installation (see the following section
for installation instructions), you can verify that the EDID information
was copied via the Display Settings screen on your computer. If
the model name of the monitor that you copied is shown in the
Display field of the screen, the EDID information has been copied
successfully.
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Installation Instructions
Notes:
• If using the EDID copy feature, perform the procedure from the EDID Copy
section of this manual prior to installation. If you are not using the EDID copy
feature, the transmitter will use a default set of EDID information.
• The diagram above shows a B130-202 installation. The B130-202A installation
will be the same, except for the addition of audio connections.
• Test to make sure that the entire installation works properly prior to pulling cables
through ceilings/walls.
• To achieve maximum distance and performance, 24AWG solid wire Cat5e/6 cable
must be used. The use of stranded wire Cat5e/6 cable, or cable with a gauge
(AWG) size higher than 24AWG, will result in shorter extension distance.
All Tripp Lite N202-Series Cat6 cables are made with 24AWG solid wire.
Tripp Lite’s N022-01K-GY (Cat5e) and N222-01K-GY (Cat6) are 24AWG solid
wire bulk cables. For optimal image quality, use Zero-Skew cable, such as
Tripp Lite’s P524-01K.
• To achieve maximum resolution, it is recommended that you use Tripp Lite
P502-Series VGA video or P504-Series VGA video and audio* cables with
RGB coax.
UP TO 500 ft. (150 m)
Remote Unit
(Receiver)
Local Unit
(Transmitter)
Source
Source
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Installation Instructions
1Make sure that the power to the source and other equipment being
connected is turned off.
2Connect the VGA and audio* source to the INPUT port(s) on the
transmitter unit using a VGA and audio* cable.
3(Optional) – Connect a local monitor and speakers* to the OUTPUT 1
and OUTPUT 2 ports on the transmitter unit using VGA and audio*
cables.
4Connect the external power supply to the transmitter unit, and then
plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
5Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 OUTPUT port on the
transmitter unit to the RJ45 INPUT port on the receiver unit.
6Connect a monitor and speakers* to the OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2
ports on the receiver unit using VGA and audio* cables.
7Connect the external power supply to the receiver unit, and then plug
it into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, PDU or UPS.
8Turn on the power to the source and connected equipment.
9If necessary, adjust the Equalization setting using the included
screwdriver to improve the video image.
* If using the B130-202A
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Troubleshooting
If you are unable to get an acceptable image after following the
installation instructions, try the troubleshooting tips below.
1Are the external power supplies that came with the product connected
and plugged into a working power source? For the product to function
properly, it must be connected to and receiving power from the
external power supply.
2Was the power to the VGA source turned off prior to installation? If
not, restart your computer.
3Compatibility issues can occur when EDID information is not
properly communicated between the source and the display. The
B130-202 and B130-202A include an EDID copy feature which
stores a monitor’s EDID information and sends it to the source,
ensuring optimal compatibility. If you did not store a monitor’s EDID
copy, perform the EDID copy procedure described in this manual.
Note: Because EDID copy is supposed to be performed prior to installation,
you may need to restart your computer if you perform a copy after setting
everything up.
4Have you adjusted the Equalization setting on the receiver unit?
There is a built-in Equalization adjustment knob on the receiver,
which can be adjusted to obtain the best picture quality. Use the mini
screwdriver included with the product to adjust this setting until an
acceptable image is displayed.
5What resolution are you trying to reach? The B130-202 and
B130-202A are tested to support up to 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz video
resolution (See the Product Features section in this manual for
details on max distance and resolution). The shorter the extension
distance, the higher the resolution you will be able to obtain. If
you are not able to get an acceptable image after adjusting the
Equalization setting, try lowering your computer’s video resolution or
adjusting the refresh rate.
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Troubleshooting
6What type of cabling are you using? Inferior cabling can result in poor
performance, so it is important that you use cables that can support
the video resolution you are trying to obtain. To achieve maximum
distance and resolution, 24AWG solid wire Cat5e/6 cable must be
used. Tripp Lite’s N202-Series Cat6 cables are made with 24AWG
solid wires, as are the N022-01K-GY (Cat5) and N222-01K-GY bulk
cables. For optimal image quality, use Zero-Skew cable, such as Tripp
Lite’s P524-01K. Also, the VGA cables you are using must support
the resolution you are trying to obtain. Inexpensive, low-quality VGA
cables may not support the maximum resolution. It is recommended
that you use Tripp Lite’s P502-Series VGA or P504-Series VGA +
audio cables, as they have been tested to work with Tripp Lite’s VGA
over Cat5 extender products.
7Is your Cat5e/6 cabling wired to TIA 568B? Tripp Lite’s VGA over Cat5
extender products have been tested using Cat5e/6 cabling wired to
TIA 568B (all Tripp Lite Cat5e/6 cables are wired to TIA 568B). Using
cabling that is wired differently may affect performance.
8Test your cables to ensure they are working properly. For example,
connect your VGA cables between a source and a monitor that
you know is working properly to see if the cable is functioning. For
Cat5e/6 cable, connect it between a computer and a network to
verify that it establishes a network connection. When testing your
cables, test them between the source and monitor(s) being used in
your installation. This will ensure that your source and monitor(s) are
compatible.
9Do you have any patch panels or other devices in between the
transmitter and receiver units? Tripp Lite’s VGA over Cat5 extender
products were designed to be connected directly from the transmitter
to the receiver via UTP cable. The more connection points that are
between the source and the remote monitor, the more likely signal
degradation will occur, causing poor performance. If you have a patch
panel or other device in between, it should be removed from the
installation.
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Troubleshooting
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Check your cabling for any damage that may have occurred during
installation. If a cable connector is loosened from pulling through
ceilings/walls, or the cable jacket is damaged, causing the wiring to
be exposed, you will not be able to achieve maximum performance.
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Are the transmitter and/or receiver units located in an area
that exposes them to elevated temperatures? If the product is
overheating, it will not function properly.
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Are you using a VGA to DVI adapter with this product? If so, you will
need to have it connected to a DVI source or monitor that supports
both Analog and Digital signals. If your DVI source or monitor supports
DVI-D digital signals only, you will not be able to convert it to VGA.
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