ADDER AdderLink X50 USB User manual

AdderLink X50 USB

User Guide

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TO REM OTE

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Contents

Welcome

Introduction.................................................................................2

Supplied items .............................................................................3

Optional items .............................................................................4

Installation

Connections .................................................................................5

Mounting .....................................................................................5

Connections at the local module ...........................................6

Local module power ..........................................................7

Connections at the remote module.......................................8

Dual user conﬁguration .......................................................10

Video display (DDC) information.........................................11

Video sharpness adjustment ................................................12

Operation

General use ................................................................................13

Dual user arbitration.................................................................13

Peripheral operation .................................................................13

Further information

Getting assistance......................................................................14

Troubleshooting ........................................................................14

Warranty ....................................................................................15

Safety information ....................................................................15

Radio Frequency Energy............................................................16

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Welcome

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Adder X50 USB

extenders which provide a very effective way to put

distance between your computer and its peripherals.

The compact casings and ease of use of the Adder

X50 modules belie the ingenuity of their operation.

Using our proprietary transmission techniques we

are able to reliably transfer more signals than ever

before along a single length of Category 5, 5e or

6 twisted pair cabling. What this means for you is

that your video, audio, USB keyboard, USB mouse

and two other USB channels are all readily and

reliably available at up to 50 metres away.

Using the Adder X50 extenders does not mean

that you need to compromise on functionality in

any way. Our highly efﬁcient transmission methods

mean that high video resolutions of up to 1920

x 1440 are supported together with CD quality

digital sound that produces no crackles - even

in the quietest interludes. The USB connections

are seamless and thanks to our unique ‘Bi-tripos’

circuitry, four full speed USB 2.0 devices can

be used simultaneously with full support for

disconnect/re-connect at any time without causing

errors.

The Adder X50 extenders have been designed to be

quick to install and totally transparent in operation.

All connectors are industry standard and the video

sharpness adjustments are made using a simple

rotary dial.

Where dual screens are required, an MS2 variant

provides double video channels in addition to full

support for an RS232 serial device. So whether you

are extending your workplace or creating a cost-

effective distributed audio visual system, the X50

extenders provide the power and ﬂexibility to create

the right solution.

*Secondary video, RS232 serial and a second link cable are available only with the X50 MS2 variant

AUDIO

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

RS232 SERIAL

USB

Up to 50 metres

separation

USB

device

USB

device

Serial

device

CATx link cable(s)

REMOTE

ADDER

POWER

SHARPNESS

LINK

TO LOCAL

LOCAL

ADDER

OUT

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TO REMOTE

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Supplied items

LOCAL

ADDER

POWER

OUT

LINK

TO REMOTE

X50 local

module

Power adapter and

country- speciﬁc

power lead (for

remote module)

REMOTE

ADDER

POWER

SHARPNESS

LINK

TO LOCAL

X50 remote

module

X50 MS2

local module

X50 MS2

remote module

USB (A to B

type) lead

Audio lead

(3.5mm jacks)

Video lead

(15 way, male to male)

RS232 serial lead

(9 way male to female)

CD-ROM

Video lead

(15 way, male to male)

X50 MS2 variant extender modules The MS2 variant package includes all of the above ancillary items plus:

Self adhesive

feet

X50 standard extender modules

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Optional items

Power adapter and country- speciﬁc

power lead for local module (if USB

powering not possible)

Part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A

Rack mount plate for X50 standard module

(useable for the local or remote modules)

Part number: X-RMK-FASCIA

Rack mount plate for X50 MS2 module

(useable for the local or remote modules)

Part number: X-RMK-FASCIA-DUAL

Rack mount chassis

Part number: X-RMK-CHASSIS

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Installation

Connections

Installation of the X50 modules is straightforward with minimal conﬁguration

requirements in most cases.

• Connections at the local module

• Connections at the remote module

Important

Do not attach a USB hub to the X50 remote, nor plug the X50 local module into

another USB hub. To do so will reduce the maximum cable length over which the

system will extend USB; also, some USB hubs may not provide enough power to

operate the local unit.

Do not use USB cables that are longer than 3 metres to connect the local module

to the computer or to connect the remote module to the USB peripherals.

Mounting

The X50 modules offer two main mounting methods:

•Suppliedfourself-adhesiverubberfeet

•Rackmountbrackets-seebelow

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LOCAL

ADD

To speaker

output port

To USB port

To primary video

output port

Connections at the local module

1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the computer

system to be connected.

4 Optionally connect a local video

monitor to the video out feed-

through connector on the local

module.

3 Optionally connect local speakers

to the audio output connector

on the local module.

LOCAL

ADD

To local

speakers

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OUT

LINK

TO REM OTE

To local

monitor

2 Attach the video, USB (see the

Important note on page 5) and

(optionally) audio connections

from the computer system to

the relevant sockets on the

local module.

[MS2 variant only] Optionally

attach a second video input

from the computer system to

the upper video in socket on

the MS2 local module.

Note: The MS2

variant has its primary

video, USB and audio

connectors arranged

in a similar manner to

the single unit (shown

above).

To secondary video

output port

To secondary

local monitor

[MS2 variant only] Optionally

attach a second video monitor

to the upper video out socket

on the MS2 local module.

Note: Do not use a USB cable that is longer than 3 metres to connect the local

module to the computer system.

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Local module power

In the majority of installations, the local module will derive all of its power

successfully from the USB link with the computer system. However, if insufﬁcient

voltage is available from the computer system, the green indicator

adjacent to the link connector will ﬂash. If this occurs (or if you do

not intend to use the USB connection with the computer) you will

need to purchase and use a power supply identical to the one used

for the remote module (part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A) from

your Adder stockist.

POWER

OUT

LINK

TO REM OTE

Link to remote

module

6 [MS2 variant only] Optionally

attach a serial connection lead

to the female connector on the

MS2 local module and attach

the other end to a vacant serial

port on your computer.

5 Attach the connector of the

category 5, 5e or 6 link cable (up

to 50 metres in length) to the

‘TO REMOTE’ socket on the local

module (labelled ‘LINK 1’ on MS2

variants).

[MS2 variant only] Attach

the connector of a second

category 5, 5e or 6 link cable

(up to 50 metres in length) to

the ‘LINK 2’ socket on the MS2

local module.

Secondary link to

remote module

POWER

OUT

LINK

TO REM OTE

LINK

O REMOTE

To computer

serial port

To optional

power supply

Low power

indicator

1 If external power input is

necessary, attach the output

connector of the optional power

supply to the ‘POWER’ socket of

the local module.

2 Attach the IEC power lead

to the power supply body

and insert the mains plug

of the lead to a nearby

power outlet.

Note: If a power adapter is

plugged into the module

but not switched on, it

will prevent the unit from

deriving power from the

USB connection.

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Connections at the remote module

1 Place the remote module adjacent to the user location. 3 Attach the leads of up to four

USB devices (two of which are

usually a keyboard and mouse)

to the sockets located adjacent

to the video output connector.

To video

monitor

4 [MS2 variant only] Optionally attach

a serial device lead to the male

serial connector on the remote

module.

REMOTE

ADD

2 Attach the lead from the video

monitor to the video out socket

on the remote module.

[MS2 variant only] Optionally

attach the lead from a second

video monitor to the upper video

out socket on the MS2 remote

module.

To secondary

video monitor

REMOTE

ADD

To USB devices,

e.g. keyboard,

mouse, etc.

To RS232

serial device

See the Important note on page 5

[MS2 variant only] Note: When connecting four USB devices to the unit,

ensure that their total power requirements do not exceed 1700mA (1.7A).

The USB standard states a maximum allowable current draw of 500mA

(0.5A) per device, although most devices remain well below this limit - USB

keyboards and mice typically require 100mA. Each X50 contains a self-

resetting fuse that will prevent damage by shutting down the unit if the

total power draw becomes excessive.

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5 Optionally attach the lead from

your stereo speakers to the audio

output socket on the remote

module.

POWER

SHARPNESS

LINK

TO LOCAL

6 Attach the connector of the

category 5, 5e or 6 link cable

(up to 50 metres in length) to

the ‘TO LOCAL’ socket on the

remote module (labelled ‘LINK

1’ on MS2 variants).

POWER

SHARPNESS

LINK

TO LOCAL

[MS2 variant only] Attach the

connector of a second category

5, 5e or 6 link cable (up to 50

metres in length) to the ‘LINK

2’ socket on the MS2 remote

module.

7 attach the output connector

of the power supply to the

‘POWER’ socket of the remote

module.

To speakers

Link to remote

module

Secondary

link to

remote

module

POWER

SHARPNESS

LINK

TO LOCAL

To power

supply

8 Attach the IEC power lead to the power supply body and insert the mains

plug of the lead to a nearby power outlet.

To mains

outlet

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