Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY Copyright Rose Electronics 2006. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, without the prior written permission of Rose Electro...
Page 3 - IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89/336EEC & 73/23EEC This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Quick Start guide .............................................................................................. 1 Disclaimer ......................................................................................................... 2 System introduction ......................
Page 5 - QUICK START GUIDE; Quick Start guide; Step #1 –Connect the Receiver unit to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse; Figure 1. Quick Installation Diagram
QUICK START GUIDE ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 1 Quick Start guide The ViewLink system consists of a transmitter unit that connects to the video, keyboard, and mouse ports on a PC, server, or to a KVM switch and a receiver unit connects to a keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The tran...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; Disclaimer; Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics
INTRODUCTION 2 ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the us...
Page 7 - Features; Rose Electronics web site
VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 3 Features Available in models to connect to computers with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, computers with USB keyboard and mouse ports, or KVM switches with DB25F KVM ports Extend a KVM station from a CPU using a single CATx cable Resolution : 1...
Page 8 - MODELS; Models
MODELS 4 ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Models Transmitters Receivers PS/2 DB25 USB Transmitter with 2-PS/2 cables and 1-USB cable is also available The PC model connects directly to the keyboard, monitor and mouse ports on a PC The DB25 model connects directly to the KVM port of a...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION; Installation; Figure 3. Monitor mounting bracket
INSTALLATION VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 5 Installation Installing the ViewLink CATx is a very easy plug-and-play process. For the PC, PS/2 and USB models simply connect the HD15M connector on the transmitter to the HD15F video out connector on the PC. Connect the PS/2 or USB ke...
Page 10 - Operation
6 ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL No user adjustments are needed. The ViewLink CATx will automatically determine the CATx cable length between the transmitter and receiver and automatically adjust the gain to compensate for the calculated cable length. If needed, keyboard commands c...
Page 11 - Keyboard Commands - Country Codes; Code
VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 7 Keyboard Commands - Country Codes The following country code table allows you to enter the country code for type of keyboard and operating system used. This function is only required if your operating system is country specific and requires that a k...
Page 12 - FLASH PROCEDURE; Flash Utility features / procedure; install the flash utility.
FLASH PROCEDURE 8 ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Flash Utility features / procedure The ViewLink Catx was designed to easily keep up with the ever changing electronic world. The flash feature of the ViewLink CATx means the product will always be up to date with new technologies, fe...
Page 13 - Figure 4. Flash Scan Screen
VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 9 Figure 4. Flash Scan Screen Figure 5. Flash Port Configuration
Page 14 - Figure 6. Flash scan; Click on “Help” for additional information and examples.
10 ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Upon successfully scanning and identifying a supported device, the detected information shown in Figure 6 will display showing the product type and the port it is connected to. The ViewLink CATx is ready to flash with the new firmware. Figure 6. Fl...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TroubleShooting; No video on the receiver monitor
TROUBLESHOOTING VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 11 TroubleShooting The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the capabilities of the ViewLink CATx and for general troubleshooting. If you have any problems or questions concerning the installation, operation or u...
Page 16 - SERVICE and SUPPORT; Maintenance and Repair; Electronics; Technical Support
SERVICE and SUPPORT 12 ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authori...
Page 17 - SAFETY; Safety
SAFETY VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 13 Safety The ViewLink CATx KVM extender has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the ViewLink CATx should be used with care. To protect...
Page 18 - APPENDICES; Appendix A – Part Numbers
APPENDICES 14 ViewLink CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Appendix A – Part Numbers Transmitter P/N Description VLT-MVP Single access, PS/2, VGA VLT-MVU Single access, USB, VGA VLT-MVB Single access, PS2 & USB, VGA Receiver P/N Description VLR-AVP Single access, PS/2, VGA VLR-AVU Single acc...
Page 19 - Appendix B - Specifications; Dimensions Width Depth
VIEWLINK CATX INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 15 Appendix B - Specifications Dimensions Width Depth Height Transmitter (in / cm) Transmitter*(in / cm) 1.3 / 33 2.17 / 5.5 1.65 / 42 2.52 / 6.4 0.63 / 1.6 0.72 / 1.8 Receiver (in / cm) 2.2 / 56 2.56 / 65 0.83 / 21 * DB25 Transmitter model Video: Res...