Tripp Lite B126-2X2 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
HDMI Over Cat5
Matrix Switch
Models: B126-2X2, B126-4X4
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Package Contents 2
Product Features 2
Mounting 4
Standard Installation 4
Remote Repeater Installation 7
RS-232 Serial Control 10
Troubleshooting 13
Warranty & Product Registration 15
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Package Contents
Product Features
• B126-2X2 or B126-4X4 Local Transmitter Unit
• External Power Supply
(Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A Output B126-2X2: 5V, 2A;
Output B126-4X4: 5V, 3A)
• 3.5 mm to DB9 Adapter Cable
• Mounting Hardware
• Remote Control
• 5-ft. IR Extension Cable (B126-4X4 Only)
• Owner’s Manual
• Share multiple HDMI sources between multiple monitors
• Route any input to any output, or route the same input to multiple
outlets
• Transmit a signal over one Cat5e/6 cable to a remote monitor up to
175 ft. away
• A B126-Series remote receiver is needed at each monitor
• For longer distances: Use a B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1 active
remote receiver to extend a 1080p @ 60Hz signal up to 125 ft. from
the transmitter (or a 1080i @ 60Hz signal up to 175 ft. from the
transmitter)
• For shorter distances: Use a B126-1P0 or B126-1P0-WP-1 passive
remote receiver to extend a 1080p @ 60Hz signal up to 50 ft. from
the transmitter (or a 1080i @ 60Hz signal up to 75 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
B126-110 remote repeater units
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Product Features
• Add up to three repeaters on each channel of the matrix switch, for a
total of four displays per channel (an active remote receiver should be
the last unit in a channel)
• A 1080p @ 60Hz signal can be extended up to 125 ft. for each
repeater added into a channel (or up to 175 ft. for a 1080i @
60Hz signal)
• Switch between inputs via pushbuttons, remote control,
or RS-232 serial
• For model B126-4X4 only: Extend the remote control range, allow
discreet placement of the transmitter unit and maintain device
switching functionality with the included 5-ft. IR extension cable
• HDCP-compatible
• Mounting hardware included
• Plug-and-play; no software or drivers required
• Compatible with all operating systems
• Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA
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Optional Accessories:
• B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1 – Active Remote Receiver Units
• B126-1P0 or B126-1P0-WP-1 – Passive Remote Receiver Units
• B126-110 HDMI Over Cat5 Extender – Remote Repeater Unit
• N202-Series Cat6 24AWG, Solid Wire Patch Cables
• P568-Series High-Speed HDMI Cables
• P520-006 RS-232 Serial Extension Cable
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Mounting
Standard Installation
The B126-2X2 and B126-4X4 includes mounting hardware for a variety
of mounting options. The below images show the different ways the
mounting brackets attach to the receiver unit for each mounting method.
Note: The images below show a B126-1A1 HDMI over Cat5 Receiver Unit, but the mounting
hardware installation is the same for the B126-2X2 and B126-4X4.
Wallmount 1 Wallmount 2
19” Rackmount Pole Mount
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 diagram below shows a B126-2X2 installation. Installation will be the same for the
B126-4X4, except for the number of ports.
4. The back panel of the B126-4X4 contains an IR port which has been capped off. This port is
intended for future use, and does not currently function.
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Standard Installation
B126-2x2
Computer
Blu-Ray™
Cable Box
or DVR
B126-1P0
B126-1A0
Up to 125 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
Up to 175 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
Up to 50 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
Up to 75 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
1Make sure all devices being connected are turned off.
2Optional: Using the 3.5 mm to DB9 adapter cable, insert the
3.5 mm connector into the port labeled “RS-232” on the switch.
Then connect the DB9 connector to a serial port on the computer you
will be controlling the switch with.
3Optional (B126-4X4 only): Connect the IR extension cable to the
3.5 mm jack on the rear of the unit. Position the cable’s infrared
sensor in an area that allows a direct line of sight between it and the
remote.
4Connect the first HDMI source to the port on the switch marked
Source A.
5Repeat step 3 to connect additional HDMI sources to the remaining
ports.
6Connect the external power supply to the switch and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Protector, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). When receiving power, the following
LEDs will illuminate: The Green Power LED, The Orange Source LEDs
(for the Source ports that have devices connected to them), and the
Green RJ45 Output LEDs. A Green LED will also illuminate to indicate
the source that is being transmitted to each Output port.
7Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 port marked Output 1 to a
B126-Series remote receiver unit.
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Standard Installation
8Repeat step 7 to connect additional B126-Series remote receiver
units to the remaining ports.
9B126-1A0 and B126-1A0-WP-1 only: Connect the external power
supply to the active remote receiver unit, and plug it into a Tripp Lite
Surge Protector, PDU or UPS. When receiving power, the Green RJ45
LED on the B126-1A0 and the Green Power LED on the
B126-1A0-WP-1 will illuminate.
10
Repeat step 9 for each additional active remote receiver unit in the
installation.
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Connect the remote receiver unit to a monitor using a Tripp Lite P568-
Series High-Speed HDMI cable. If you have a B126-1P0, connect
its built-in HDMI connector to a monitor. When connected to and
receiving power from a monitor, the Green RJ45 LED on the B126-1P0,
and the Green Power LED on the B126-1P0-WP-1 will illuminate.
12
Repeat step 11 for each additional remote receiver unit in the
installation.
13
Turn on the power to the connected devices. The Orange RJ45 LEDs
on the B126-2X2, B126-4X4 and B126-1A0, and the Orange Activity
LED on the B126-1A0-WP-1 will illuminate. The video image should
now be displayed on the connected monitors.
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B126-1A0 and B126-1A0-WP-1 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.
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Press the switch next to each set of Output LEDs to change the source
being displayed on the corresponding Output monitor. You can also
use the included remote control to switch between sources. As with
the switch next to the Output LEDs, press the button on the remote
control of the desired Output port to switch the source being displayed.
Note: The same 4 button remote control comes with both the B126-2X2 and B126-4X4.
Buttons 3 and 4 will not be used for the B126-2X2.
See the RS-232 Serial Control section in this manual for details on
controlling the switch using Terminal Emulation Software.
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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 diagram below shows a B126-2X2 installation. Installation will be the same for the
B126-4X4, except for the number of ports.
4. The back panel of the B126-4X4 contains an IR port which has been capped off. This port is
intended for future use, and does not currently function.
B126-2x2
B126-110 B126-110 B126-110
Up to 175 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
Up to 125 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
B126-1A0-WP-1
B126-110 B126-110 B126-110
Up to 175 ft. at 1080i @ 60Hz
Up to 125 ft. at 1080p @ 60Hz
Blu-Ray™
Cable Box
or DVR
B126-1A0
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Computer
1Make sure all devices being connected are turned off.
2Optional: Using the 3.5 mm to DB9 adapter cable, insert the 3.5
mm connector into the port labeled “RS-232” on the switch. Then
connect the DB9 connector to a serial port on the computer you will
be controlling the switch with.
3Optional (B126-4X4 only): Connect the IR extension cable to the
3.5 mm jack on the rear of the unit. Position the cable’s infrared
sensor in an area that allows a direct line of sight between it and the
remote.
4Connect the first HDMI source to the port on the switch marked
Source A.
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Remote Repeater Installation
5Repeat step 4 to connect additional HDMI sources to the remaining
ports.
6Connect the external power supply to the switch and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Protector, PDU, or UPS. When receiving power, the
following LEDs will illuminate: The Green Power LED, the Orange
Source LEDs (for the Source ports that have devices connected
to them), and the Green RJ45 Output LEDs. A Green LED will also
illuminate to indicate the source that is being transmitted to each
Output port.
7Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 port marked Output 1 to the
RJ45 input port of a B126-110 remote repeater unit.
8Connect a monitor to the HDMI output port on the repeater using a
Tripp Lite P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cable.
9Connect the external power supply to the repeater and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Protector, PDU or UPS. The Green Power LED and the
Green RJ45 LEDs illuminate to indicate the unit is receiving power.
Add up to three repeaters per channel, for a total of four displays (an
active remote receiver should be the last unit in a channel). To connect
additional repeaters, proceed to step 10. To finish your installation with a
B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1 receiver, proceed to step 13.
10
Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 output port on the first
repeater to the RJ45 input port on a second repeater.
11
Connect a monitor to the HDMI output port on the repeater using a
Tripp Lite P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cable.
12
Connect the external power supply to the repeater and plug it into a
Tripp Lite Surge Protector, 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 10 through 12. To finish your
installation with a B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1 receiver, proceed to
step 13.
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Remote Repeater Installation
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Using Cat5e/6 cable, connect the RJ45 output port on the last
repeater to the RJ45 input port on a B126-1A0 or B126-1A0-WP-1
receiver.
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Connect a monitor to the HDMI output port on the receiver using a
Tripp Lite P568-Series High-Speed HDMI cable.
15
Connect the external power supply to the active remote receiver
unit, and plug it into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, PDU, or UPS. When
receiving power, the Green RJ45 LED on the B126-1A0 and the
Green Power LED on the B126-1A0-WP-1 will illuminate.
Repeat steps 7 through 15 for the remaining Output ports on the switch.
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Turn on power to the connected devices. The Orange RJ45 LEDs
on the B126-2X2, B126-4X4, B126-110, and B126-1A0, and the
Orange Activity LED on the B126-1A0-WP-1 will illuminate. The video
image should now be displayed on the connected monitors.
17
If necessary, use the Equalization control on the repeater and receiver
units 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.
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Press the switch next to each set of Output LEDs to switch the
source being displayed on the corresponding Output monitor. You
can also use the included remote control to switch between sources.
As with the switch next to the Output LEDs, press the button on the
remote control of the desired Output port to switch the source being
displayed.
Note: The same 4 button remote control comes with both the B126-2X2 and B126-4X4.
Buttons 3 and 4 will not be used for the B126-2X2.
See the RS-232 Serial Control section in this manual for details on
controlling the switch using Terminal Emulation Software.
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RS-232 Serial Control
Before using RS-232 Serial Control, you must first access the Terminal
Emulation Software and update the COM port settings.
1Go to the Setup drop-down menu and select the Serial Port option.
2Select the COM port that is being used, and update the remaining
settings as follows: Baud Rate (57600), Data (8 bit), Parity (none),
Stop (1 bit), Flow Control (none).
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