User manual

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING
THE GEFEN VGA RS232 EXTENDER
How to Connect the VGA RS232 Extender
1. Connect the VGA source to the Sender Unit using the provided VGA cable.
Connect the VGA monitor to the Receiver Unit using a VGA cable.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable between the RS-232 controller and the RS-232
port on the Sender Unit.
3. Connect an RS-232 cable between the RS-232 device and the RS-232 port
on the Receiver Unit.
4. Connect a CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable between the CAT-5 port on the Sender
Unit and the CAT-5 port on the Receiver Unit.
NOTE: If terminating network cables in the fi eld, adhere to the TIA/EIA568B
specifi cation (see page 12).
5. Connect the 5V DC power supplies to the Sender Unit and Receiver Unit.
Connect the included AC power cords Plug the two (2) power supplies to
an available electrical outlet. The LED on both the Sender Unit and the
Receiver Unit will turn bright red, indicating that both units are powered.
6. Power on the VGA monitor and the VGA source.
Wiring Diagram for the VGA RS232 Extender
EXT-VGARS232-141
CAT5E CABLE
(Up to 330 ft)
Sender
Receiver
Computer
Digital Signage Display
RS232 CABLE
VGA CABLE
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