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AdderLink X50 USB
User.Guide
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LOCAL POWER
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HT Contents Welcome Operation Introduction..................................................................................2 General.use.................................................................................13 Supplied.items..............................................................................3 Dual.user.arbitration..................................................................13 Optional.items..............................................................................4 P
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HT Welcome Introduction Thank you for choosing the Adder X50 USB Using the Adder X50 extenders does not mean The Adder X50 extenders have been designed to be extenders which provide a very effective way to put that you need to compromise on functionality in quick to install and totally transparent in operation. distance between your computer and its peripherals. any way. Our highly efficient transmission methods All connectors are industry standard and the video mean that high video resolutio
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Supplied items X50 standard extender modules USB (A to B type) lead Video lead (5 way, male to male) X50 local X50 remote module module Self adhesive feet Power adapter and country- specific power lead (for remote module) Audio lead (.5mm jacks) CD-ROM X50 MS2 variant extender modules The MS2 variant package includes all of the above ancillary items plus: Video lead RS serial lead (5 way, male to male) (9 way male to female) X50 MS X50 MS local module remote module LOCAL POWER
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Optional items Power adapter and country- specific power lead for local module (if USB powering not possible) Part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A Rack mount plate for X50 standard module Rack mount chassis (useable for the local or remote modules) Part number: X-RMK-CHASSIS Part number: X-RMK-X50 Rack mount plate for X50 MS2 module (useable for the local or remote modules) Part number: X-RMK-X50-DA rter operation installation welcome contents inormation
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2 34 1 ON HT Installation Connections Mounting Installation of the X50 modules is straightforward with minimal configuration The X50 modules offer two main mounting methods: requirements in most cases. • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Connections.at.the.local.module • Rack mount brackets - see below • Connections.at.the.remote.module Important Do not attach a USB hub to the X50 remote, nor plug the X50 local module into another USB hub. To do so will reduce the maximum cable length
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POWER OUT LINK TOREMOTE ON Connections at the local module 1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the computer 3 Optionally connect local speakers system to be connected. to the audio output connector on the local module. 2 Attach the video, USB (see the Important note on page 5) and (optionally) audio connections from the computer system to the relevant sockets on the local module. To local speakers To speaker output port 4 Optionally connect a local video Note: The
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POWER OUT LINK TOREMOTE ON LINK OREMOTE ON POWER OUT LINK TOREMOTE ON 5 Attach the connector of the 6 [MS2 variant only] Optionally category 5, 5e or 6 link cable (up attach a serial connection lead to 50 metres in length) to the to the female connector on the ‘TO REMOTE’ socket on the local MS2 local module and attach module (labelled ‘LINK 1’ on MS2 the other end to a vacant serial variants). port on your computer. Link to remote module To computer serial port Local module power In the
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Connections at the remote module 1 Place the remote module adjacent to the user location. 3 Attach the leads of up to four USB devices (two of which are 2 Attach the lead from the video usually a keyboard and mouse) monitor to the video out socket to the sockets located adjacent on the remote module. to the video output connector. To USB devices, e.g. keyboard, See the Important note on page 5 mouse, etc. To video [MS2 variant only] Note: When connecting four USB devices to the unit,
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POWER SHARPNESS POWER SHARPNESS LINK TOLOCAL ON LINK TOLOCAL ON POWER SHARPNESS LINK TOLOCAL ON 5 Optionally attach the lead from 7 attach the output connector your stereo speakers to the audio of the power supply to the output socket on the remote ‘POWER’ socket of the remote module. module. To speakers 6 Attach the connector of the category 5, 5e or 6 link cable To power (up to 50 metres in length) to supply the ‘TO LOCAL’ socket on the remote module (labelled ‘LINK 1’ on MS2 vari
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Dual user configuration You can combine two Adder X50 extender sets to create a dual user configuration. Such an installation would allow a single computer to be controlled from two different positions, with each position receiving the same audio visual output and having equal First local module and concurrent control over the computer. Arbitration between the two positions is handled by the computer’s USB system and so this arrangement is better suited to situations where two users would
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LINK OREMOTE ON Video display (DDC) information The Display Data Channel (or DDC) is an industry standard scheme which allows DDC indications video monitors to declare their capabilities to the computer’s video adapter When power is first applied to the local module (either from circuitry, allowing the latter to optimise their outputs accordingly. Since the the computer’s USB port or an optional power adapter) it will widespread adoption of the scheme, video adapters have become increasingl
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POWER SHARPNESS LINK TOLOCAL ON Video sharpness adjustment The Adder X50 remote module includes a straightforward video adjustment to control picture sharpness on the remote monitor. To adjust video sharpness 1 On the computer, display a suitable high contrast image (see right). To display a suitable high contrast image The best way to clearly view the effect of 2 Insert a small flat-bladed sharpness and brightness adjustments is to screwdriver into the SHARPNESS display a high contrast i
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HT Operation Peripheral operation General use In use, the X50 modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals USB should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now up Each X50 remote module provides four USB outlets, each of which can support to 50 metres apart. USB 2.0 peripherals at speeds up to 12Mbps. The X50 appears to the computer In some installations, you may see some ‘shadows’ to the right of high contrast as a four port USB hub. screen c
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HT Further information Troubleshooting Getting assistance Status indicators • Adder.Technology.website – www.adder.com The green and yellow indicators built into the link connectors on each module Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver provide useful feedback regarding the connection and power status: files. During startup (of the local module) • Email – support@adder.com • One very short yellow flash: no valid DDC information available from a locally co
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Warranty Safety information Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original • Do not use to link between buildings. purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the • Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of c
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Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European
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© 2008 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0e November 2008 Part No. ADD0077 Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, Adder Asia Pacific 6 New Industrial Road, Technology House, 29 Water Street, Hoe Huat Industrial Building Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, Newburyport, #07-01, Cambridge, CB3 8SQ, MA 01950, Singapore 536199 United States of America United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1954 780044 Tel: +1-888-932-3337 Tel: +65 6288 5767 Fax: +44 (0)1954 780081 Fax: +1-888-275-1
