DVI RS-232 Over Fiber EXT-DVI-FO-141 User Manual www.gefen.
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Sender Panel Layout 5 Sender Panel Descriptions 6 Receiver Panel Layout 7 Receiver Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The DVI RS-232 Over Fiber 9 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 10 Specifications 11 Warranty
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI RS-232 over Fiber. 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.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE DVI RS-232 OVER FIBER • Use one SC terminated multi-mode fiber optic cable and one industry standard CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables to operate the DVI RS-232 over Fiber. Gefen recommends CAT-6 cabling for maximum performance. • For 1080p video, maximum extension is 1000 feet (330 meters). • IR repeater functionality is only from the receiving unit to the sending unit.
FEATURES Features • Extends any DVI and RS-232 compliant device up to 1000 feet from the computer • Perfect for digital signage applications • Video is transmitted digitally over fiber optic cable for zero signal loss • Supports resolutions up to 1080p, 2K, and 1920 x 1200 • This device is HDCP Compliant. • Supports DDWG standard for DVI-compliant monitors Package Includes (1) DVI RS232 Sender (1) DVI RS232 Receiver (1) 6 ft. DVI Cable (M-M) (1) 6 ft.
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Back Panel 5 6 4 7
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 LED Power Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected between the sender and an open wall power socket. 2 IR Out (Blaster) An optional IR transmitter/blaster (EXT-2IREMIT) connects to this output port. The IR blaster’s IR emitter will need to be placed on or near the IR receiver of a device for proper relaying of commands from the receiver. 3 DVI-D Input This receptacle will accept a DVI Single-Link source device.
RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 Back Panel 5 6 7 6 8 4
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 RS-232 Serial Communications Input This port is capable of 2-way serial communication between RS-232 devices connected to the sender and receiver. This port can be connected to a computer’s serial communications port for interaction with a RS-232 serial communications device connected to the receiver. 2 DVI-D Output This receptacle will accept a DVI capable Single-Link output device.
CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE DVI RS-232 OVER FIBER How to Connect the DVI RS-232 over Fiber 1. Connect the Single-Link DVI-D source to the DVI RS-232 over Fiber sending unit’s DVI input port using the supplied DVI cable. 2. Connect the RS-232 source to the DVI RS-232 over Fiber sending unit’s RS232 input port using the supplied DB-9 serial cable. 3. For IR repeater functionality, please connect the IR emitter’s mini-jack (sold separately, part # EXT-2IREMIT) into the DVI RS-232 over Fiber sending unit.
NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B specification. Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance. Pin Color 1 Orange / White 2 Orange 3 Green / White 4 Blue 5 Blue / White 6 Green 7 Brown / White 8 Brown 12345678 CAT-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Amplifier Bandwidth ....................................................................... 165 MHz Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL) Single Link Range ................................................................... 1080p/1920 x 1200 DVI I/O Connectors ..........................................
