OmniView® CAT5 Extender User Manual F1D084vea2
Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1 Package Contents..................................................................... 1 2. Overview ............................................................................... 2 Feature Overview ................................................................. 2 Equipment Requirements ...................................................... 3 System Requirements ..............................
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView CAT5 Extender. The CAT5 Extender allows you to control your computer or KVM switch from up to 300 feet (91m) away. It is perfect for isolated server rooms, large server farms, secure systems, or test benches where the computer or KVM switch may be inaccessible to the user.
Overview 1 CAT5 Technology 2 Integrated CAT5 technology enables you to connect your KVM switch to your servers up to 300 feet (91m) away using standard CAT5 cabling. CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk and simplifies cable management. 3 4 Video Resolution The CAT5 Extender supports video resolutions of up to 1600x1200@75Hz. 5 Local and Remote Ports The CAT5 Extender features local and remote console ports, enabling you to control your computers from near or far.
Overview Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the CAT5 Extender to a computer or KVM switch requires the included KVM cable kit and a standard CAT5 patch cable. A3L791bXXM-YYY A3L850bXXM-YYY A3L980bXXM-YYY Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin Category 5e, FastCAT™ 5e, or Category 6 Patch Cables for your CAT5 Extender to help ensure the superior performance of your video. These cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data and video transmission.
Overview 1 OS Platforms 2 The CAT5 Extender is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: 3 • Windows® NT®, 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Server 2003 4 • Microsoft DOS 5.x and above ® • Red Hat Linux 8.x and above ® ® 5 • Novell NetWare 5.
Overview Unit Display Diagrams Receiver Unit ����� ����� ����� �� Power LED �� �� Control LED ���� ������ ��� � ��� Power Jack Picture-Adjust Dial RJ45 CAT5 Port Remote-Console Ports 5 ������� ���� ��������
Overview 1 3 Keyboard PS/2 Cable 4 �� �� �� � �� �� 5 Monitor VGA Cable �� ��� ��� ��� �� ��� �� �� ��� �� � Mouse PS/2 Cable ���� ��� Local-Console Ports Power LED Control LED ���� RJ45 CAT5 Port 6 section 2 Transmitter Unit
Overview Specifications Part No.: F1D084vea2 Enclosure: Metal enclosure Receiver Power: 5V, 600mA power adapter with center-pin negative polarity Transmitter Power: 5V, 220mA (from attached computer or KVM switch via keyboard port) Max.
Installation 1 Consider the following when deciding where to place the CAT5 Extender: 2 • the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse • the location of your computer or KVM switch • the lengths of the cables you’ll use to connect the Transmitter and Receiver units 3 Cable-Distance Requirements 4 5 VGA signals transmit best at shorter cable lengths. At longer cable lengths, the probability of video degradation increases.
Installation Step 1 Connecting the Transmitter to the Computer or KVM Switch 1.1 Disconnect all computers from the electrical power supply. 1.2 Using the Transmitter unit, connect the built-in VGA and PS/2 cables to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports on your computer or to the console ports on your KVM switch. (Refer to diagram below.) Transmitter Step 2 Connecting the Local Console to the Transmitter 2.1 From your local console, connect your monitor to the VGA console port on the Transmitter unit.
Installation Step 3 Connecting the Remote Console to the Receiver 1 3.1 From your remote console, connect your monitor to the VGA console port on the Receiver unit. 2 3 4 5 Receiver 10 section 3.2 Connect your keyboard and mouse to the PS/2 console ports on the Receiver unit.
Installation Step 4 Connecting the Transmitter to the Receiver Using a CAT5 cable, connect one end into the RJ45 port on the Transmitter unit. Connect the other end to the RJ45 port on the Receiver unit. (Refer to diagram below.) ������� ���� �������� Step 5 Powering up the Systems 5.1 Attach the power adapter to the power jack on the Receiver unit. Connect the adapter to a power source to power up the Receiver unit.
Using the CAT5 Extender Once the CAT5 Extender is installed, the video will display at both the local and remote consoles. However, only one console can have control of the mouse and keyboard input at one time. The control is determined automatically. 1 To gain control, the active console must remain idle for two seconds. 3 The orange Power LED indicates if the Transmitter and Receiver units are powered on. The green Control LED indicates which console has control.
Using the CAT5 Extender Adjusting the Picture When the remote console has control, you can adjust the picture quality using a small flat screwdriver to turn the Picture-Adjust Dial on the back panel of the Receiver unit. Troubleshooting Tips • Use the Picture-Adjust Dial to improve video quality for longer cable lengths. • Avoid using a specialized mouse. Mice with scrolling wheels are supported. • Avoid using a specialized keyboard (e.g., a keyboard with special shortcut keys).
Information FCC Statement 1 2 Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility 4 5 CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product F1D084, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and with Immunity Standard EN55024, LVP EN61000-3-2, and EN61000-3-3. ICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Information How to get service. To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1. Contact Belkin Ltd. at Express Business Park, Shipton Way Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom, Attn: Customer Service, or call 00 800 223 55 460, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. d. Copy of original receipt. 2.
OmniView® CAT5 Extender Belkin Tech Support Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Belkin Ltd. Express Business Park, Shipton Way Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin GmbH Hanebergstrasse 2 80637 Munich, Germany +49 (0) 89 143405 0 +49 (0) 89 143405 100 fax Belkin SAS 130 rue de Silly 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France +33 (0) 1 41 03 14 40 +33 (0) 1 41 31 01 72 fax Belkin Iberia Avda.
