Adder Technology X2 manual Video outputs, Remote module

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SERIAL 1
2 Ensure that the other end of the twisted pair link connects to the corresponding numbered socket on the LOCAL module (labelled
TO REMOTE 1 to TO REMOTE 4).

Video outputs

You can connect multiple video monitors to the REMOTE module (up to two on the MS2 model or up to four on the MS4 model).

Twisted pair link connections

The links between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are made using between one and four twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher.

1Attach the signal leads from each video monitor to the output sockets (labelled VIDEO OUT

1 to VIDEO OUT 4) on

the REMOTE module.

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

4

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

3

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

2

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

1

The various cable connections carry the following channel signals (if particular channels are not used, then corresponding link cables are not required):

Link cable

Channel signals carried

 

1

Keyboard, Mouse, Audio, Video 1, Serial 1

2

Video 2, Serial 2

3Video 3, Serial 3 (not MS2 model)

4Video 4, Serial 4 (not MS2 model)

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the total twisted pair cable length (including patch boxes) does not exceed 200 metres for any link cable. Ensure that the multiple link cables are all of the same length to avoid the risk of uneven delays on video images.

For each required link connection:

 

Connections from

REMOTE

 

monitors (two

 

outputs available

 

on MS2 model)

 

1Insert the connector from the twisted pair cable link into one of the sockets (labelled TO

TO

4

SERIAL

4

3

Serial cable connections You can attach multiple serial devices (such as touch screen inputs) to the remote module (up to two on the MS2 model or up to four on MS4 model).

Note: The links support software or hardware handshaking up to a maximum baud rate of 56Kb/s.

For each required serial connection:

1Connect the cable from the serial device to one of the

9 pin ports on the LOCAL

module (labelled to SERIAL 4).

2Ensure that the corresponding serial connection at the LOCAL module matches this device and the necessary port on the host system.

TO

LOCAL

 

 

4

 

 

TO

LOCAL

SERIAL4

 

 

TO

LOCAL

SERIAL3

 

2

 

 

SERIAL

 

 

2

TO

 

USEINDOOR

LOCAL

ONLY

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

SERIAL

 

 

1

 

 

PO

 

 

WER

REMOTE

Connections to serial devices (two outputs available on MS2 model)

LOCAL 1 to TO LOCAL 4).

 

SERIAL

 

3

 

2

 

SERIAL

 

2

TO

USEINDOOR

ONLY

 

 

1

 

SERIAL

 

1

 

PO

 

WER

twisted pair

connections -

cables must beREMOTE of equal lengths

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Contents  AdderLink X2 Multi ScreenContents Introduction WelcomeX2 Multi Screen MS2 Supplied itemsX2 Multi Screen MS4  Module featuresStage a Configuration switch settings InstallationLocal module switches Local SwitchRemote Switch Remote module switchesRemote Switches 2 Stage B Mounting a module desk or rack Installation AdviceDesk mount Rack mountConnections at the Local module Stage C ConnectionsSerial cable connections Additional video channel inputsLocal video outputs Twisted pair link connections Power connection optional on MS2 modelKeyboard and mouse connections Connections at the Remote moduleAudio connections Remote module Video outputsPower connection User arbitration and keyboard indicators Power and activity indicatorsOperation General useTo disable the video To enable the videoLocking and unlocking the system To lock the systemEntering, using and exiting configuration mode ConfigurationTo enter and use configuration mode To exit from configuration modePassword override Password settingTo set a password To override the Remote passwordWhich restore setting do I use? Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settingsHot plugging and mouse restoration To display a suitable high contrast image Image controls sharpness and brightnessTo use the image controls To reset all image controls to their default statesIf the image controls cannot provide a crisp image To use skew adjustment Skew adjustmentTo reset all skew adjustments to their default states Reset all configuration options to default states Miscellaneous settingsReport X2 Multi Screen firmware version Stage a Download the upgrade files Flash upgradeStage B Create a startup diskette Copy the downloaded files to the diskStage E Return all connections to their usual states Stage D Reconfigure the Remote connections and beginNo video image is received at the Remote module TroubleshootingOn-screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movements Sound from the microphone cannot be heard or is very quietSupport@adder.com Getting assistanceCables Products in the X2-Series rangeEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States United States of America
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