MultiStation CATx ™ DUAL KVM PC SHARING INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 800-333-9343 www.rose.
LIMITED WARRANTY ® Rose Electronics warrants the MultiStation CATx™ to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one-year warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics.
TABLE of CONTENTS Content Page # Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... 1 System introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Features......................................................................................................... 2 Package contents .......................................................................................... 2 Models ..................
INTRODUCTION 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 use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.
Features Available in automatic skew and non-skew models that connect to computers with PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, computers with USB keyboard and mouse ports, or KVM switches. USB models access the computer simultaneously, PS/2 models have a 2 second lockout before the not in use KVM can have access.
MODELS Models Transmitters Receivers USB PS/2 The only cable needed to install the basic configuration of the MultiStation CATx is the CATx cable that connects the transmitter to the receivers. Care should be used when routing the CATx cable. Avoid routing the cable close to machinery or electronic equipment. The electro-mechanical emissions may cause interference and undesirable video performance.
INSTALLATION Installation Installing the MultiStation CATx is a very easy plug-and-play process. Once installed, MultiStation CATx will determine the CATx cable length between the transmitter and the receivers and automatically adjust the gain and equalization to compensate for the installed cable type and length. Gain, equalization and video fine tuning can be manually performed but is rarely needed. The Skew models also have a manual skew adjustment to fine tune the RGB video components.
Keyboard Commands (All models) Command Description Left Ctrl, Left Shift, e: Perform a cable length measurement Left Ctrl, Left Shift, keyboard +: Increase the video gain by 1 Left Ctrl, Left Shift, keyboard -: Decrease the video gain by 1.
Left Ctrl + Left Shift + k (Save Command) usage Issuing the save command should be performed after all video commands have been issued and before any other command is performed. Saving the video settings turns off the TDR function. To turn the TDR function back on issue the cable length command (left Ctrl + Left Shift + e), then the save command. Keyboard Commands - Country Codes The following country code table allows you to enter the country code for type of keyboard and operating system used.
TROUBLESHOOTING TroubleShooting The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the capabilities of the MultiStation CATx and for general troubleshooting. If you have any problems or questions concerning the installation, operation or usage of the MultiStation CATx that is not covered in this manual, please contact Rose Electronics for technical support.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 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 authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container. See Limited Warranty for more information.
SAFETY Safety The MultiStation 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 MultiStation CATx should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit.
APPENDICES Appendix A – Part Numbers Kit P/N Description MLK-TMDVPRAVP Dual access PS/2 MLK-TMDVURAVU Dual access USB Transmitter P/N Description MLT-MDVP Dual Transmitter, PS/2 MLT-MDVU Dual Transmitter, USB Receiver P/N Description MLR-AVP Receiver, PS/2 MLR-AVU Receiver, USB -W option = Auto Skew compensation Cables Description CAB-08C5UTPnnn CAT5 unshieded twisted pair CAB-08C6UTPnnn CAT6 unshieded twisted pair CAB-08C5STPnnn CAT5 shieded twisted pair CAB-08C6STPnnn CAT6 shied
Appendix B – Specifications Dimensions Width Transmitter (in / cm) Receiver (in / cm) 1.3 /3.3 2.68 /6.8 Transmitter (oz / gr) Receiver (oz / gr) 2.4 / 68 2.0 / 56 Depth 1.75 / 4.4 2.625 / 6.67 Height 1.3/3.3 1.0 / 2.54 Video: Resolution 1920 x 1440 Compatibility SVGA, VGA, XGA, RGB Levels 0.
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