Product overview – Extron Electronics VKM01_02_03 User Manual

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Product Overview

DESCRIPTION

The VKM01 is a video / keyboard / mouse extension system for personal computers that
makes it possible to control one CPU from two separate locations. The system consists of the
VKM02 Local Module and VKM03 Remote Module. The two units are connected by one
economical CAT5 cable, allowing the remote module to be located up to 500 feet away.

The VKM01 is an excellent choice for applications where a computer must be controlled
from two locations, and / or two users must share data simultaneously. The system is also
ideal for presentation / training facilities, computer labs, industrial installations or any
application requiring the computer CPU to be placed in a secure central location, while the
computer monitor, keyboard and mouse are placed in a remote location that provides easy
access for system users.

VKM02 Local Module - is located adjacent to the computer and connects directly to the
CPU ports. The VKM02 connects directly to keyboards with PS/2 connectors (6-Pin Mini
DIN Male) and PC/AT keyboards when used with an optional VN591 adapter or VN590
adapter cable (5-Pin DIN Male to 6-Pin Mini DIN Male). The VKM02 connects directly to a
PS/2 or serial mouse, and a VGA port is provided to drive a local computer monitor. The
local module requires no separate power supply because it derives power from the computer.

VKM03 Remote Module - includes ports to connect a remote data monitor, keyboard and
mouse. The CAT5 cable allows the unit to be located up to 500 feet away from the computer
without significant signal loss associated with long cable runs. The 15-Pin VGA video out
port connects directly to a VGA monitor. The VKM03 connects directly to keyboards with
PS/2 connectors, and PC / AT keyboards using an optional VN591 adapter / VN590 adapter
cable.
Note: The VKM03 supports PS/2 mice only.

High Quality Video - The VKM01 system employs sophisticated video circuitry to maintain
excellent video quality with VGA video signals at resolutions as high as 1600 x 1200.
Monitors may be connected to both the local and remote modules simultaneously. The
Video Gain Control (VGC) on the VKM03 Remote Module lets users fine-tune the video
signal to optimize the video image for various cable lengths.

Automatic Local / Remote Control Switching - Keyboard and mouse control automatically
switches between the VKM02 Local Module and the VKM03 Remote Module based on
which keyboard and mouse are currently active. LEDs on each module illuminate to indicate
whether the local or remote keyboard and mouse have control. The local and remote units
employ special circuitry that saves and restores the settings for each keyboard including Num
Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock.

Mounting Brackets - The VKM02 / VKM03 modules can be mounted under a table, inside
a rack or on any convenient flat surface using the optional IN9089 mounting brackets.