Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM30167 installation instructions Introduction, System components

KVM Extender USB

Quick Start Guide

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System cable		(Optional)
		Control box
POWER SYSTEM		CONTROL	COMPUTER
Power connector		Local monitor	Computer cable

Figure 2 Transmitter back panel

The figures below illustrate the Receiver unit. The Receiver can be up to 150m / 500ft away from the Transmitter.

MINICOM			KVM EXTENDER USB
			LOCAL LOCK	LOCAL	LOCK
Mouse USB			Local + Lock	Local button
connector			LEDs	Lock button
Keyboard
USB connector
	Figure 3 Receiver front panel
3.2 Receiver Buttons / LEDs
Button / LED			Function
Lock button			Press to lock control of the Transmitter
			computer at the Receiver position
Local button			Press to toggle control between the local
			Receiver computer and the remote
			Transmitter computer (see also section 8.1 on
			page 6)
Lock LED			Blinks after either Transmitter or Receiver
			position presses the Lock button
Local LED			Blinks when Receiver position has control of
			the Receiver position computer
System cable		(Optional)
		Control box
POWER SYSTEM	Lu Eq CONTROL			COMPUTER
Power connector	Luminance +		Local monitor	Computer cable
	Equalization
	selector

Figure 4 Receiver back panel

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KVM EXTENDER USB

1. Introduction

The KVM Extender USB system from Minicom is an advanced KVM extender that performs the following functions:

∙Extends KVM control over a computer up to a distance of 150m / 500ft

∙Gives 2 users at 2 workstations control of 1 computer

∙A 2-port KVM switch at the remote workstation

∙Full USB keyboard and mouse control

2. System components

The KVM Extender USB system consists of:

∙Transmitter

∙Receiver

∙2 x VGA+USB cable

∙1 Power adapter for the Receiver

∙1 Screwdriver

∙8 non-stick rubber stops

3. The KVM Extender USB units

The figures below illustrate the Transmitter unit.

MINICOM	KVM EXTENDER USB
	CONTROL LOCK	LOCK
Mouse USB	Local + Lock	Lock button
Keyboard connector	LEDs
USB connector
Figure 1 Transmitter front panel
3.1 Transmitter Button / LEDs
Button / LED	Function
Lock button	Press to keep control of the connected
	computer at the Transmitter position
Control LED	Blinks when Transmitter position has control
	of the Transmitter position computer
Lock LED	Blinks after either Transmitter or Receiver
	position presses the Lock button for control
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KVM EXTENDER USB

4. Pre-installation instructions

Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.

5. Connecting the System

When using the system as an extender, extending KVM control from the computer up to a distance of 150m/500ft, connect the system as in Figure 5. The connections are explained below.

	VGA + USB cable
Extended User	CAT5 cable - 150m/500ft
position
Receiver	Transmitter

Figure 5 KVM Extender USB as an extender

5.1 Connecting the Transmitter

Connect a VGA + USB cable - illustrated below - to the Transmitter and a computer. Connect the HD15 connector to the Transmitter Computer port and connect the VGA and USB connectors to the local computer Monitor and USB ports.

Figure 6 VGA + USB cable

5.2 Connecting a KVM workstation to the Receiver

Connect a KVM workstation to the Receiver. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the Receiver Keyboard and Mouse USB ports. Connect a monitor to the Receiver Monitor port.

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