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Minicom Advanced Systems KVM EXTENDER USB 5UM30167 User Manual

Kvm extender usb quick start guide, Syst em compon ents, T he kvm ext ender usb un its

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5UM30167 V1.1 7/10



KVM Extender USB

Quick Start Guide





KVM EXTENDER USB

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1. In t rod uct ion

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. Syst em compon ents

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. T he KVM Ext ender USB un its

The figures below illustrate the Transmitter unit.

LOCK

MINIC

O

M

KVM EXTENDER USB

LOCK

CONTROL

Keyboard
USB connector

Mouse USB
connector

Lock button

Local + Lock
LEDs

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

QUICK START GUIDE

2

CONTROL

POWER

SYSTEM

COMPUTER

Power connector

Local monitor

Computer cable

(Optional)
Control box

System 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.

Keyboard
USB connector

Mouse USB
connector

LOCK

MINIC

O

M

KVM EXTENDER USB

LOCK

LOCAL

LOCAL

Lock button

Local button

Local + Lock
LEDs

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

Power connector

CONTROL

POWER

SYSTEM

COMPUTER

Eq

Luminance +
Equalization
selector

Lu

(Optional)
Control box

System cable

Local monitor

Computer cable

Figure 4 Receiver back panel

KVM EXTENDER USB

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4. Pre- installat ion in st ructio ns

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

5. Co nnect ing t he Syst em

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.

Receiver

Transmitter

Extended User
position

CAT5 cable - 150m/500ft

VGA + USB cable

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.