Adder Technology ALSTX/ALSRX Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications, Cable specifications

Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications

IMPORTANT NOTE

The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables.

A1. Keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone and speakers connections

All of these devices plug directly into the relevant ports of the AdderLink. If you use an AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN male) converter.

Cable specification for connections to XL unit when used without the optional power adapter

Keyboard, monitor, mouse, speaker and microphone cables should not be longer than 2 metres.

Cable specification for connections to XR unit or to XL unit when used with the optional power adapter

Keyboard, monitor, mouse, speaker and microphone extension cables can be used to increase the distance from the AdderLink up to 10metres. Most keyboards and mice will also operate at distances of 20 metres. If you are using a monitor extension cable then you should ensure that this is a high quality tri-coax type.

A2. Computer connections

Cable specifications:

Video - 15 pin high density male D connector to 15 pin high density male D connector wired as a standard VGA PC to monitor cable. There are two types commonly available. The best type cables which will give excellent quality are

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