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NTI
®
XTENDEX Series
ST-C5USBV-300
ST-C5USBVA-300
300 FOOT USB KVM EXTENDER
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN010 Rev 12/4/07
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TRADEMARK XTENDEX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2007 by Network Technologies Inc, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. For more informat
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Table of Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1 Features.......................................................................................................................................................................1 Types of User Input Devices Supported:.......................................................................
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INTRODUCTION The ST-C5USBV-300 USB Extender (XTENDEX) is designed to enable the relocation of a monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse from a USB CPU or NTI USB KVM switch by as much as 300 feet via CAT5 cable in addition to having a monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse connected locally. It is extremely simple to install and has been thoroughly tested to insure reliable performance. Through the use of Category 5 shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable (STP/UTP) or Category 6 unshielde
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Limitations • The XTENDEX will only work with USB keyboards and mice, other USB devices are not supported. • PS/2 devices can be connected to the XTENDEX through an NTI USB-PS/2 adapter, however the translation keys described on page 15 will not function in this application. • The XTENDEX can be used between two cascaded NTI switches, but the master switch in the configuration will not be able to list the CPUs connected to the extended slave. The OSD menu in the extended slave
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 2 3 45 6 1 - + R NTI Network Technologies Inc XTENDEX USB (Rear View) (Front View) ST-C5USBVA-300 (Remote Unit) - + 9 R NTI Network Technologies Inc 6 XTENDEX USB 8 7 (Front View) (Rear View) 2a 2b 2 10 11 12 ST-C5USBVA-300 (Local Unit) 1. Audio Jack- 3.5mm stereo audio jack- for connecting to remote speakers (ST-C5USBVA-300 only) 2. CAT5- RJ45 female for connection of CAT5 cable bet
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PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION • A location should be chosen for the monitor, mouse, and keyboard that also has space to mount the Remote Unit within the distance provided by the cables from the monitor, mouse, and keyboard. If extension cables are needed, contact NTI for the cables required. If a local user will be connected, a proper location must be chosen for these devices too. • The CAT5 cable(s) must be run to the locations where the Remote and Local Units will be placed.
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INSTALLATION The Local Unit Connect to the CPU 1. Plug the cables of the Local Unit into the back of the CPU. (See Fig. 1.) a) Connect the blue 15HD cable from the Local Unit to the female VGA port on the back of the CPU. b) Connect the USB Type A cable from the Local Unit to a female USB Type A port on the back of the CPU. Note: If a SUN CPU is being connected, depending upon the video connector of the SUN CPU, it may be necessary to attach an NTI #13W3M-15HDF (SUN
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USB Type A male AUDIO CONNECTOR ST-C5USBVA-300 line Local Unit out (BLUE- VIDEO) (Rear View) ONE WILL BE MARKED "line out" ,"spkr", "headphones" OR WITH THIS SYMBOL 15HD male (BLACK- AUDIO) Video Connector USB CPU 3.5mm Stereo Plug Figure 2- Local unit with audio support connects to CPU Connect the Local Devices If desired, connect the local user devices to the Local U
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3. If the Local Unit has audio support (ST-C5USBVA-300) , connect the cable from the local self-powered stereo speakers to the 3.5mm stereo audio jack on the Local Unit. (See Fig. 4) ST-C5USBVA-300 (Local Unit) - + R NTI Network Technologies Inc XTENDEX USB (Front View) 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack Self-Powered Stereo Speakers Figure 4- Connect stereo speakers to XTENDEX Local Unit with audio support
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ST-C5USBV-300 Remote Unit Yellow Communication LED USB Type A Female (Front View) (Rear View) Green Power LED - + R NTI Network Technologies Inc XTENDEX USB 15HD Female Video Connector CAT5 Cable to Local Unit USB Type A male USB Type A VGA 15HD male male connectors Multi-Scan Video Connector Monitor USB USB Keyboard Mouse Figure 6- Conne
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Connect the CAT5 cable Connect the CAT5 cable to the “CAT5” port on the rear of ST-C5USBV-300 Remote Unit the Remote Unit (see Fig. 8). (If an RJ45 wall outlet is - + (Front View) being used, connect the other end of the extension cable R to it.) When properly inserted the cable end should snap NTI Network Technologies Inc into place. Yellow CommunicationLED XTENDEX USB Green Power LED WARNING: Never connect the ST-C5USBV-300 Extender t
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COMMAND MODE The XTENDEX has two areas of user control that can be used as needed. The user can adjust video quality (described below) , or enable/disable MAC mode (see page 11) These controls are accessed by entering Command Mode. To enter Command Mode, simultaneously press the left and right keys on the keyboard connected to the Remote Unit. The keyboard LEDs will illuminate. To exit Command Mode, press .
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MAC Mode MAC Mode enables the user to connect the Local Unit to a MAC CPU. MAC Mode configures the Local Unit for passing mouse information to the MAC CPU. This is useful when the user wants to use mouse drivers provided by the mouse vendor, which allows the use of programmable functions for each mouse button. The Local Unit can be configured whenever necessary. NOTE: When the port is connected to a PC or SUN CPU, MAC Mode should be OFF (the default setting). To do this; 1.
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COMMON APPLICATIONS Figure 11 (below) illustrates three common applications for the ST-C5USBV-300 USB KVM Extender. USBVEXT-xx-MM Existing Local Unit Cable Existing Local Unit Cable VGA VGA NTI USB Multi-Scan Multi-Scan Monitor ST-C5USBV-300 ST-C5USBV-300 Monitor KVM LOCAL UNIT LOCAL UNIT SWITCH (UNIMUX-xU) Existing Local Unit Cable USB Mouse USB Keyboard USB Mouse USB Keyboard CAT5 Cable Local User Local User CAT5 Cable VGA Multi-Scan ST-C5USBV-
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Resolution w/ CAT5/5e UTP 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz- up to 300 feet (refresh frequency 60Hz) 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz- up to 150 feet 1920 x 1440 @ 60 Hz- up to 100 feet Maximum Resolution w/ CAT5/5e STP 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz- up to 300 feet Or CAT6 UTP (refresh frequency 60Hz) 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz- up to 150 feet 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz- up to 100 feet Video Compatibility WUXGA,UXGA,SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Video Quality Variable for up to 300 feet of CAT5 cable Video Co
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INTERCONNECTION CABLE WIRING METHOD The connection cable between the remote and local is terminated with RJ45 connectors and must be wired according to the EIA/TIA 568B industry standard. Wiring is as per the table and drawing below. Pair 3 Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 4 Pin Wire Color Pair Function 1 White/Orange 2 T 2 Orange 2 R T R T R T R T R 3 White/Green 3 T 3 4 Blue 1 R 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 + - + - + - + - 5 White/Blue 1 T 6 Green 3 R 7 White/Brown 4 T 8 Brown 4 R (Vi
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KEYBOARD TRANSLATION Key Equivalents Using the chart below, find the character needed to be typed on the CPU being accessed, then follow the row across for the equivalent on the keyboard being used. (See Fig. 13 on page 16 for reference.) USB 101 WINxx MAC SUN (Apple USB) L-Ctrl L-Ctrl L-Ctrl L-Ctrl L-Alt L-Alt L-Option L-Alt SB+F12 Application SB+F12 Compose R-Alt R-Alt R-Option Alt-Graph SB+Alt Windows Logo Command Meta SB+R Arrow SB+R Arrow Power Suspend SB = Space Bar
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Esc ~ Num Backspace Lock ` Tab Enter Caps Lock Shift Shift Enter Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl Typical 101 Keyboard Print Scroll Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Screen Lock Pause SysRq Break ~ Num Backspace Lock ` Tab Enter Caps Lock Shift Shift Enter Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl Windows Logo Key Application Key Windows Logo Key Windows USB Keyboard CD Eject Key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 esc num lock ~ delete clea
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TROUBLESHOOTING Each and every piece of every product produced by Network Technologies Inc is 100% tested to exacting specifications. We make every effort to insure trouble-free installation and operation of our products. If problems are experienced while installing this product, please look over the troubleshooting chart below to see if perhaps we can answer any questions that arise. If the answer is not found in the chart, please check the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) at
