Gefen RS232 User's Manual
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1. Geren DVI RS232 tender over CATS with Ethernet EXT DVI CATS ELR User Manual a q E E i w gefen com ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet is a trademark of Gefen LLC 2011 Gefen LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Rev A10 CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Unit Layout Sender Unit Descriptions Receiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Descriptions Connecting the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet DIP Switches DIP Switch Configuration Network Cable Wiring Diagram Firmware Update Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play produ2. 2 to the OFF position 7 To update the firmware on the Receiver unit set ALL DIP switches on the Receiver unit to the ON position 8 Connect the 5V DC locking power supply to the Receiver unit 9 Repeat steps 4 and 5 10 The firmware update process is complete 14 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock adds 225 MHz FU Video Signal ee 1 2V p p input DDE Signal Lauen 5V p p TTL Max Video Resolution Supported oocccccocccococonococononanononanos 1080p 1920x1200 Max Ethernet Data Transfer Rate ooccccconccococonocononocononocononononcncnnnns 100 Mbps Ethernet Packet Transmission Mode cccccececeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesaeesaes Full Duplex BLG 1 1191 1020 ee ee eee Type A 19 Pin F LINK SONG vr RJ 45 Shielded FINN LED red Power Supply ses ae ee 5VDC Power Consumption 222u00 2sssnnnnnennnnnnnnenne nenne nenne nennen 10W per unit max Operating Temperature Lua pis 0 40 C DIMENSIONS nee ae 3 4 L x 3 25 W x 1 25 H Shipping Weight iconos 3 Ibs 15 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other t
3. Disable Green Mode e If DIP switch 1 is set to the ON position then the Receiver unit is placed in Power Always Mode In this mode the Receiver unit is always powered 12 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen recommends the TIA EIA 568 B wiring option Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling CAT 6 cable is also recommended It is recommended to use one continuous run from one end to the other In some cases connecting through a patch might not work 13 FIRMWARE UPDATE Updating the Firmware STOP Before beginning the update process disconnect the Sender unit from the Receiver unit 1 Connect an RS 232 cable from the computer to the Sender Unit 2 Set DIP switch 2 on the Sender unit to the ON position 3 Connect the 5V DC locking power supply to the Sender Unit 4 Goto the directory where the firmware files are stored 5 Double click the BAT file A screen similar to the following will appear Found sink on port 4 Autodetect platform full sink Autodetect platform spi Autodetect size 128k Erasing Eeprom Done progress 100 Total bytes 38804 Total time 99 906000 seconds Burn succeeded Verifying file progress 100 Total bytes 38804 Total time 88 266000 seconds Verification succeeded 6 Return DIP switch
4. a CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable Connect the Ethernet output port on the Receiver Unit to the remote device router with a CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable Connect a CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable between the Link port on the Sender Unit and the Link port on the Receiver Unit NOTE If terminating network cables in the field please adhere to the TIA EIA568B specification please see page 13 Connect the 5V DC locking power supplies to the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit Do not overtighten the locking connectors Plug the two 2 power supplies to an available electrical outlet Wiring Diagram for the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet CATS CABLE EE RS 232 CABLE ME DVI CABLE ua Receiver DVI Source Sender 7 Touchscreen Display EXT DVI CAT5 ELR A WARNING This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket DIP SWITCHES DIP Switch Location On the bottom of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Receiver unit there are four 4 DIP switches The Sender Unit has two DIP switches The DIP switches allow advanced EDID management of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet which may be necessary when using different brands of hardware The DIP switches allow control over the EDID HPD Hot Plug Detect and RS 232 modes Sender Unit DIP Switches 1 2 Default settings for Sender DIP switches FF ON OFF Receiver Unit DIP Switches 1 4 2 3 ON OFF Defaul
5. shielded UTP CAT 5 or CAT 6 is acceptable NOTE The shielded cable has an advantage by providing immunity to Electromagnetic Interference EMI cell phones and A C motors The DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet features the ability to generate compatible EDID and Hot Plug signals when working with different brands of source devices and monitors This product does not support HDCP content with DVI FEATURES Features e Extends any DVI RS 232 and Ethernet devices up to 330 feet e Supports resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920x1200 e Excellent for digital signage applications e Maximum Ethernet throughput of 100 Mbps Full Duplex mode e Uses one CAT 5e cable for DDC and control signals e All digital signal transmission for zero signal loss e Locking power connectors e Low power consumption Green Mode when DVI source is not detected e Field upgradable via RS 232 e Metal enclosure improves RF shielding Package Includes Gefen DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Sender unit Gefen DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Receiver unit 6 ft DVI Cable M M 5V DC Locking Power Supplies Mounting Plates User Manual a a VP ft tft CON 1 1 1 2 2 1 SENDER UNIT LAYOUT Front Back SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this connector Power Indicator This two color LED lights up
6. cts supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to install and simple to operate The Gefen DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet The DVI RS232 Extender over CAT 5 with Ethernet extends any DVI source to a monitor touch screen display or other digital signage application placed ata distance up to 330 feet 100 meters using one CAT 5 cable This product also extends Ethernet and RS 232 using the same CAT 5 cable extension allowing access to control devices using RS 232 How It Works Place the Sender Unit next to the DVI input source Use the included DVI cable to connect the source to the Sender Unit Connect the Receiver Unit to the moni tor or Digital Signage display with a DVI cable not supplied Use one CAT 5 cable up to 330 feet 100 meters to connect the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit Connect an RS 232 serial cable from the RS 232 port on the Sender Unit to the RS 232 control device Connect the RS 232 port on the Receiver Unit to the RS 232 device Connect the Ethernet ports on both the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit to any computer source and extended Ethernet device OPERATION NOTES PLEASE READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DVI RS232 EXTENDER OVER CAT5 WITH ETHERNET CAT 5 or CAT 6 cables should not exceed 330 feet 100 meters Shielded STP CAT 5 or CAT 6 is recommended However un
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8. han those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www gefen com PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the Support section of the G
9. red when there is no DVI source and lights up green when a DVI source is present Locking DVI Port Connect a DVI source to this port RS 232 Port Connect the RS 232 host device to this port Link Output Jack Connects the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit using a CAT 5 cable Ethernet Input Jack Connects the Sender Unit to the network using an Ethernet cable RECEIVER UNIT LAYOUT Front Back RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS RS 232 Port Connect the RS 232 device to this port Locking DVI Port Connect a DVI source device to this DVI port 5 V DC Locking Power Connector Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to this connector Power Indicator This LED will turn bright red once the included 5V DC locking power supply has been properly connected to the unit and the locking power supply has been connected to an available electrical outlet The LED will glow bright green when a DVI source is detected Ethernet Output Jack Connects the Receiver Unit to the network device Link Input Jack Connects the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit using CAT 5 cabling CONNECTING THE DVI RS232 EXTENDER OVER CAT5 WITH ETHERNET How to Connect the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet Connect the DVI source to the Sender Unit using the provided DVI cable Connect the DVI monitor to the Receiver Unit using a DVI cable Connect an Ethernet cable from the device router to the Ethernet input port on the Sender Unit with
10. t settings for Receiver DIP switches ON OFF BON 4 Jo gt DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Sender Unit DIP 1 ON ON default Disable e Power is always on OFF Enable e Power is enabled only if the DVI source is connected and active If the DVI source enters standby mode then both the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit will enter Green Mode In Green Mode both the Sender and Receiver Unit will each consume less than 1 W of power DIP 2 OFF ON Enable Field Upgrade Mode e Allows the firmware to be upgraded on the Sender Unit If DIP switch 4 is in the ON position RS 232 cannot be extended See page 15 for details on upgrading the firmware OFF default RS 232 Pass through e Use when extending RS 232 between the Sender Unit and the Receiver Unit DIP switch 4 must be set to the OFF position for normal operation of the DVI RS232 Extender over CAT5 with Ethernet 10 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit DIP 1 OFF ON External EDID Mode e DDC and HPD are passed through Both the connection status and the full video capabilities of the monitor The HPD status will also be detected by the source device OFF default Internal EDID Mode e Local EDID is used instead of the EDID from the display device EDID features newer than HDMI 1 3 are removed when the display is read This provides a general EDID which is compatible with more displays DIP 2 OFF ON HPD Pass Through e HPD follows
11. upstream HPD towards the source The HPD signal will reflect the connection status between the display device and the source device If the source or monitor is temporarily disconnected then reconnected there will be a delay of 20 30 seconds before the content is restored to the monitor OFF default HPD Always High e The HPD signal remains high regardless of the downstream HPD state If the source or monitor does not properly handle HPD no picture after con necting reconnecting source or display set this DIP switch to the OFF position DIP switch is only functional when DIP switch 1 is set to OFF 11 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION Receiver Unit DIP 3 ON ON default e Ifa DVI connection is used set DIP 3 to the ON position DVI is supported by disabling HDCP pass through OFF If HDMI is connected set DIP 3 in the OFF position DIP switch is only functional when DIP switch 1 is set to OFF A IMPORTANT The Green Mode feature on the Receiver unit is not implemented on hardware versions prior to 9502 Check the hardware version printed on the bottom of the Receiver unit For example the sample image below indicates hardware version 9401 which does not have the Green Mode feature DIP 4 ON OFF Enable Green Mode e When DIP switch 1 is set to the OFF position the Receiver unit is powered only when 5V is present on the HDMI DVI cable Automatic Power Mode consumes less than 1 Watt of power ON
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