Tripp Lite B140-002-DD User manual

1
Owner’s Manual
DVI Over Cat5 Dual Display
Extender / Splitter
Model: B140-002-DD
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL. 60629 • www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2013 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
Package Contents 2
Product Features 2
Mounting 3
Standard Installation 4
Remote Repeater Installation 6
Troubleshooting 8
Warranty & Warranty Registration 11
WARRANTY
REGISTRATION
Register online today for a
chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite
product www.tripplite.com/warranty
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 1 1/30/2013 3:44:15 PM

2
Package Contents
Product Features
• B140-002-DD Extender / Splitter Transmitter Unit
• External Power Supply (Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A Output: 5V, 2A)
• Mounting Hardware
• Owner’s Manual
• Transmits a DVI-D Single-Link signal from a set of Dual DVI inputs to two
sets of Dual Displays
• A B140-Series remote receiver is needed at each monitor
• For longer distances: Use a B140-1A0 or B140-1A0-WP active receiver to
extend a 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz signal up to 150 ft. from the transmitter
(or a 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz signal up to 200 ft. from the transmitter)
• For shorter distances: Use a B140-1P0 or B140-1P0-WP passive receiver
to extend a 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz signal up to 50 ft. from the transmitter
(or a 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz signal up to 100 ft. from the transmitter)
• Use 24AWG, Solid Wire Cat5e/6 cable, such as Tripp Lite’s N202-Series,
to achieve maximum distance and resolution
• Further expand the range and number of monitors by adding B140-110
remote repeater units
• Add up to three repeaters on each of the B140-002-DD channels, for a
total of 4 displays per channel (An active receiver should be the last unit in
a channel)
• A 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz signal can be extended up to 125 ft. for each repeater
added into a channel (or up to 175 ft. for a 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz signal)
• DVI 1.0 compliant
• HDCP compatible
• Mounting hardware included that allows the unit to be wall-mounted,
rackmounted, or pole mounted
• Plug and play; no software or drivers required
• Compatible with all operating systems
• Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA Schedule
purchases
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 2 1/30/2013 3:44:15 PM

3
Product Features
Optional Accessories:
• B140-1A0 DVI Over Cat5 Extender – Active Remote Receiver Unit
• B140-1A0-WP DVI Over Cat5 Extender – Active Remote Receiver Wallplate
• B140-1P0 DVI Over Cat5 Extender – Passive Remote Receiver Unit
• B140-1P0-WP DVI Over Cat5 Extender – Passive Remote Receiver Wallplate
• B140-110 DVI Over Cat5 Extender – Remote Repeater Unit
• N202-Series Cat6 24AWG, Solid Wire Patch Cables
• P561-Series DVI-D Single-Link Cables
• P566-Series DVI to HDMI Adapter Cables*
* When converting DVI to HDMI, only a video signal will be transmitted. DVI does not support audio.
Mounting
The B140-002-DD comes with mounting hardware that allows it to be
mounted in a variety of ways. The following images show the different ways the
included mounting brackets can be attached for different mounting methods.
Note: The images below show a B140-1A0, but the mounting hardware installation is the same
for the B140-002-DD.
Wallmount 1 Wallmount 2
19” Rackmount Pole Mount
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 3 1/30/2013 3:44:17 PM

4
Standard Installation
Note:
1. Test to make sure that the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through
ceilings/walls.
2. 24AWG, Solid Wire Cat5e/6 cable, such as Tripp Lite’s N202-Series, is required to achieve
maximum distance and resolution.
3. The signal from input port A is transmitted to RJ45 output ports 1A and 2A. The signal from
input port B is transmitted to RJ45 output ports 1B and 2B. For your Dual Display installation
to appear correctly in extended screen mode, locate the monitor connected to RJ45 port 1A
next to the monitor connected to RJ45 port 1B. Likewise, locate the monitor connected to
RJ45 port 2A next to the monitor connected to RJ45 port 2B.
B140-002-DD B140-1P0 B140-1P0-WP
B140-1A0-WP
B140-1A0
DVIOVER Cat5
EXTENDER
REMOTEUNIT
MODEL:B140-1P0
Up to 100 ft. at 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
Up to 50 ft. at 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
Up to 150 ft. at 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
Up to 200 ft. at 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
1Make sure power to the DVI source is turned off.
2Connect the first DVI port from the source to DVI input port A.
3Connect the second DVI port from the source to DVI input port B.
4Connect the external power supply to the B140-002-DD and plug it
into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). When receiving power, the Green
RJ45 LEDs on the B140-002-DD will illuminate.
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 4 1/30/2013 3:44:18 PM

5
Standard Installation
5Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect RJ45 port 1A to a B140-Series remote
receiver unit.
6Repeat step 5 to connect each RJ45 port to a B140-Series remote
receiver unit.
7B140-1A0 and B140-1A0-WP only: Connect the external power supply
to the active receiver unit, and plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor,
PDU, or UPS. When receiving power, the Green RJ45 LED on the
B140-1A0, and the Green Power LED on the B140-1A0-WP, will illuminate.
8Repeat step 7 for each active receiver unit in the installation.
9Connect a receiver unit to a monitor using a Tripp Lite P561-Series
DVI-D Single-Link cable. If you have a B140-1P0, connect its built-in DVI
connector to a monitor. When connected to and receiving power from a
monitor, the Green RJ45 LED on the B140-1P0, and the Green Power LED
on the B140-1P0-WP, will illuminate.
Note: See note number 3 at the beginning of the Standard Installation section, and
reference the installation diagram, to ensure that the correct video signals are transmitted to
the monitors in your Dual Display installations.
10
Repeat step 9 to connect each receiver unit to a monitor.
11
Turn on the power to the DVI source. The Orange RJ45 LEDs on the
B140-002-DD and B140-1A0, and the Orange Activity LED on the
B140-1A0-WP, will illuminate. The video image should now be displayed
on the connected monitors.
12
B140-1A0 and B140-1A0-WP only: If necessary, use the Equalization
control to adjust the video image.
Note: An improper Equalization setting can cause the monitor not to display an image at all.
Try each setting until an acceptable image is displayed.
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 5 1/30/2013 3:44:18 PM

6
Remote Repeater Installation
Note:
1. Test to make sure that the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through
ceilings/walls.
2. 24AWG, Solid Wire Cat5e/6 cable, such as Tripp Lite’s N202-Series, is required to achieve
maximum distance and resolution.
3. The signal from input port A is transmitted to RJ45 output ports 1A and 2A. The signal from
input port B is transmitted to RJ45 output ports 1B and 2B. For your Dual Display installation
to appear correctly in extended screen mode, locate the monitor connected to RJ45 port 1A
next to the monitor connected to RJ45 port 1B. Likewise, locate the monitor connected to
RJ45 port 2A next to the monitor connected to RJ45 port 2B.
B140-110B140-110
B140-002-DD
B140-110
B140-1A0
B140-1A0-WP
Up to 175 ft. at 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
Up to 125 ft. at 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Up to 175 ft. at 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
Up to 125 ft. at 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
B140-110B140-110
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
B140-110
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1Make sure power to the DVI source is turned off.
2Connect the first DVI port from the source to DVI input port A.
3Connect the second DVI port from the source to DVI input port B.
4Connect the external power supply to the B140-002-DD and plug it
into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). When receiving power, the Green
RJ45 LEDs on the B140-002-DD will illuminate.
5Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect RJ45 port 1A to the RJ45 input port of a
B140-110 remote repeater unit.
6Connect a monitor to the DVI output port on the repeater using a Tripp Lite
P561-Series DVI-D Single-Link cable.
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 6 1/30/2013 3:44:20 PM

7
Remote Repeater Installation
7Connect the external power supply to the repeater and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU, or UPS. The Green Power LED and the
Green RJ45 LEDs illuminate to indicate the unit is receiving power.
Add up to 3 repeaters per channel, for a total of 4 displays (an active remote
receiver should be the last unit in a channel). To connect additional repeaters,
proceed to step 8. To finish your installation with a B140-1A0 or
B140-1A0-WP receiver, proceed to step 11.
8Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 output port on the first repeater to
the RJ45 input port on a second repeater.
9Connect a monitor to the DVI output port on the repeater using a Tripp Lite
P561-Series DVI-D Single-Link cable.
10
Connect the external power supply to the repeater and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU, or UPS. The Green Power LED and the
Green RJ45 LEDs illuminate to indicate the unit is receiving power.
To add a third repeater, repeat steps 8 through 10. To finish your installation
with a B140-1A0 or B140-1A0-WP receiver, proceed to step 11.
11
Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 output port on the last repeater to
the RJ45 input port on a B140-1A0 or B140-1A0-WP receiver.
12
Connect a monitor to the DVI output port on the receiver using a
Tripp Lite P561-Series DVI-D Single-Link cable.
13
Connect the external power supply to the active receiver unit, and plug it
into a Tripp Lite Surge Suppressor, PDU, or UPS. When receiving power,
the Green RJ45 LED on the B140-1A0, and the Green Power LED on the
B140-1A0-WP, will illuminate.
Repeat steps 5 through 13 for each RJ45 output port on the B140-002-DD.
Note: See Note number 3 at the beginning of the Remote Repeater Installation section, and
reference the installation diagram to ensure the correct video signals are transmitted to the
monitors in your dual display installation.
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 7 1/30/2013 3:44:20 PM

8
Remote Repeater Installation
14
Turn on the power to the DVI source. The Orange RJ45 LED’s on the
B140-002-DD, B140-110, and B140-1A0, and the Orange Activity LED
on the B140-1A0-WP, will illuminate. The video image should now be
displayed on the connected monitors.
15
If necessary, use the Equalization control on the B140-110, B140-1A0,
and/or B140-1A0-WP to adjust the video image.
Note: An improper Equalization setting can cause the monitor not to display an image at all.
Try each setting until an acceptable image is displayed.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to get an acceptable image after following the installation
instructions, try the troubleshooting tips below.
1Is the external power supply 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 DVI source turned off prior to installation? If not,
restart your computer.
3Have you adjusted the Equalization setting on the repeater and/or receiver
units? There are built-in Equalization adjustment knobs on every repeater
and active 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.
Note: An improper Equalization setting can cause the monitor not to display an image at all.
Try each setting until an acceptable image is displayed.
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 8 1/30/2013 3:44:20 PM

9
Troubleshooting
4What resolution are you trying to reach? Tripp Lite’s DVI over Cat5
extenders are tested to support up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz video
resolution (See the Product Features section or the installation diagrams
in this manual for details on max distance and resolution when using the
repeater and the different receivers). 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 and/or adjusting the refresh rate.
5What 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 UTP cable must be used. Tripp Lite’s
N202-Series Cat6 cables are made with 24AWG solid wire, as are the
N022-01K-GY (Cat5) and N222-01K-GY bulk cables. Also, the DVI
cables you are using must support the resolution you are trying to obtain.
Inexpensive, low quality DVI cables may not support the maximum
resolution. It is recommended that you use Tripp Lite’s P561-Series DVI-D
Single-Link cables, as they have been tested to work with the B140-Series
extender products.
6Test your cables to ensure they are working properly. For example, connect
your DVI cables between a source and monitor that you know works 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.
7Do you have any patch panels or other devices in between the transmitter,
repeater, and receiver units? Tripp Lite’s DVI over Cat5 extender products
were designed to be connected directly from the transmitter to the
repeater and/or receiver via UTP cable. The more connection points that
are in between the source and the remote monitor, the more likely it will
be that 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.
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 9 1/30/2013 3:44:20 PM

10
Troubleshooting
8Check your cabling for any damages 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.
9Are the transmitter, repeater, and/or receiver located in an area that
exposes them to higher temperatures? If the product is overheated, it will
not function properly.
10
Are you using a VGA to DVI adapter with this product? The B140-Series
extenders support DVI-D (Digital) only, and will not function if connected to
a VGA computer or monitor.
11
If using a DVI to HDMI adapter with this product, you will only be able to
transmit a video signal. DVI does not support audio, and will not be able
to send an audio signal to an HDMI display.
12
The signal from input port A is transmitted to RJ45 output ports 1A and
2A. The signal from input port B is transmitted to RJ45 output ports 1B
and 2B. For your Dual Display installation to appear correctly in extended
screen mode, locate the monitor connected to RJ45 port 1A next to
the monitor connected to RJ45 port 1B. Likewise, locate the monitor
connected to RJ45 port 2A next to the monitor connected to RJ45 port
2B. Reference the installation diagrams in this manual for examples of a
correct setup.
13
If you have followed the proper installation procedures, and all monitors
continue to display the same image, you may have to go into your
computer’s Display Settings menu and activate Extended monitor mode.
If your computer is set to Mirror (or Duplicate) monitor mode, the same
image will be displayed on both screens.
13-01-085-933287_revA.indd 10 1/30/2013 3:44:20 PM