User Guide November 2009 CATx KVM Extender Range Single Video Channel Kits Model SDBX/S1 Model SDBX/D1 Model SDBX/SA1 Model SDBX/DA1 Single Video
8 CATx KVM Extender Range Figure 1 SDBX KVM extender system Local Access SDBX/D1, SDBX/DA1 only. Dual Video Support SDBX/S2, SDBX/SA2 SDBX/R2,
Overview 9 Features All members of the SDBX product family offer the following features: • Support for high video resolution over extended distan
10 CATx KVM Extender Range Product Range There are twelve products in the range: Single Video Channel Kits (Standard) SDBX/S1 Single Video Chan
Overview 11 Compatibility Interface Compatibility • PS/2 Keyboard: Compatible with all standard keyboards. Certain keyboards with enhanced featur
12 CATx KVM Extender Range How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the SDBX range of KVM extenders. Alth
Installation 13 3. Installation For first-time users we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencin
14 CATx KVM Extender Range Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote Units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or
Installation 15 Remote Unit Installation To install a Remote Unit: 1. Switch off all devices. 2. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse t
16 CATx KVM Extender Range Figure 2 Single/Dual Head Remote Unit – rear view Status Yellow LED* Green LED OFF ON FLASHING No
Installation 17 Figure 4 Quad Head Remote Unit – rear view Status Yellow LED* Green LED OFF ON FLASHING No data transfer
18 CATx KVM Extender Range Local Unit Installation To install a Local Unit: 1. It is recommended that the PC and other devices are switched off
Installation 19 Figure 6 SDBX Local Unit (Single Video) - rear view Figure 7 SDBX Local Unit (Dual Video) - rear view Co
20 CATx KVM Extender Range Figure 8 SDBX Local Unit (Single Video) – front view Status LED Power LED* OFF ON FLASHING No pow
Installation 21 Connection to Rack Mount Hub Local Units SDBX Remote Units are compatible with SDRK Rackmount Extender Hub Local Units belonging t
22 CATx KVM Extender Range Figure 10 Simple system using SDRK/6 Hub and SDBX/R1 Remote Units
Installation 23 Figure 11 SDRK/6 Hub used with SDBX/R2 units to extend dual video 5V PSU
24 CATx KVM Extender Range 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Cat5/5e/6 cables are specifically designed for networking applications a
Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 25 Video Adjustments SDBX Remote Units feature a number of correction tools to simplify video optimizati
26 CATx KVM Extender Range Command Mode During normal use, the remote console keyboard functions in the usual manner. However, by using a specifi
Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 27 Adjusting Video Use the following step-by-step procedure to optimize the video image on the remote co
Notices 1 Cautions and Notes The following symbols are used in this guide: CAUTION. This indicates an important operating instruction that shoul
28 CATx KVM Extender Range 3. Select the video channel you want to configure using one of the following keys (not on the numeric keypad): Chann
Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 29 6. Identify the ‘slowest’ color – the colored line furthest to the right. Delay the signals of the t
30 CATx KVM Extender Range 7. If you are using one or more flat panel monitors in the remote consoles, carry out auto-adjustment as described in
Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 31 10. If you are using one or more flat panel monitors in the remote consoles, carry out auto-adjustmen
32 CATx KVM Extender Range Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options Reset Commands The SDBX range has a number of commands to reset the
Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 33 Private Mode Commands On dual-access SDBX systems, the remote user can lock out the local console by
34 CATx KVM Extender Range Local Unit Configuration Commands On dual-access SDBX systems, a local console user can lock out the remote console (s
Local Unit Operation 35 5. Local Unit Operation Overview You need to read this section if you have purchased an SDBX extender system kit containin
36 CATx KVM Extender Range Dual Access Systems SDBX/D1 and SDBX/DA1 models offer dual access from consoles at both Remote and Local Units. This o
Local Unit Operation 37 Local Console Commands After pressing the initial ‘hot’ key on the local keyboard, you can issue a number of commands by p
2 CATx KVM Extender Range Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation please note the following
38 CATx KVM Extender Range 6. Troubleshooting Video The image is not sharp, or is badly smeared. Have you adjusted the video equalization? Follow
Troubleshooting 39 The monitor sometimes goes blank for a second or two. Check that the interconnect cable is not routed near power lines or other
40 CATx KVM Extender Range Keyboard & Mouse When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen. Your keyboard may be in the wr
Troubleshooting 41 Audio The audio is very quiet. The audio I/O is line-level and requires amplified speakers and connection to devices providing
42 CATx KVM Extender Range General Questions Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? It might be possible to use a cable of up to 500m at
Appendix A: Example Applications 43 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates four specific applications using SDBX Extender Units
44 CATx KVM Extender Range Figure 15 Dual-monitor consoles with serial and audio extension SDRK/6A Extender Hub Takes primary video, keyboard
Appendix A: Example Applications 45 Figure 16 Touch screen network with local access to CPU through KVM switch SDRK/6AD Extender Hub Takes KVM
46 CATx KVM Extender Range Figure 17 Information distribution system sharing a single PC SDRK/6D Extender Hub CPU connects to Port 1. Local a
Appendix A: Example Applications 47 Figure 18 Extender system with second screen for security monitoring Security System Provides secondary vi
Contents 3 Contents 1. Quick Setup 5 Command Summary 6 2. Overview 7 Introduction 7 Glossary 7 Features 9 Product Range 10 Compatibility 11
48 CATx KVM Extender Range Appendix B: Rack Mount Options Most of the extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack using one of the two mounting k
Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 49 SDBR1 Mounting Kit SDBR1 allows you to mount one of the following Local Units across 1U: • SDBX/S1 • SDBX/SA1
50 CATx KVM Extender Range Appendix C: Remote Unit: Flash Upgrading & External Configuration The SDBX Remote Unit contains a service port ac
Appendix D: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew) 51 Appendix D: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew) The suggestions made in this Appendix should only be inve
52 CATx KVM Extender Range Cable Pinning/Pairing The following table illustrates which RJ45 connector pins the extenders use for various signals.
Appendix D: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew) 53 Optimizing Pairs (General Solution) Measure pair lengths with a LAN cabling tester (TDR) or view pai
54 CATx KVM Extender Range Appendix E: Audio/Serial Ports: Operation & Multi-Port Configuration This appendix details audio & serial inte
Appendix E: Audio/Serial Ports: Operation & Multi-Port Configuration 55 Audio Interface - Set Up and Operation The audio interface is line-lev
56 CATx KVM Extender Range Appendix F: Obtaining Technical Support If you have any problems or questions, contact your dealer for technical suppo
Appendix G: Specifications 57 Appendix G: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution 1600x1200@60Hz over 200m 1280x1024@75Hz over 300m Operation at
4 CATx KVM Extender Range Appendix A: Example Applications 43 Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 48 Appendix C: Remote Unit: Flash Upgrading
58 CATx KVM Extender Range Serial Interface Max Baud Rate Supported 19.2K Baud Serial Data Format Transparent Signals Transferred TX, RX, RTS, CT
Appendix G: Specifications 59 Size and Shipping Weight SDBX/R1, SDBX/R2 Remote Unit: 143x145x29mm Shipping Weight: 1.03 Kg SDBX/RA1 Remote Unit: 1
60 CATx KVM Extender Range Appendix H: EU Regulatory Compliance WARNING! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may c
Appendix I: North American Regulatory Compliance 61 Appendix I: North American Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been found to comply with
Quick Setup 5 1. Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system and optimize the video signals. Unless you ar
6 CATx KVM Extender Range Command Summary The following table summarizes the ‘hot’ key command sequences used in system configuration and video t
Overview 7 2. Overview Introduction The SDBX product range enables high-resolution video, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, stereo audio, and serial port s
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