ADDERLink INFINITY Manual V33
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INSTALLATION 1 CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Introduction Welcome ................................................................................................................2 Transport Layer Security (TLS) .........................................................................3 AdderLink Infinity unit features ........................................................................4 Supplied items .......................................................................................................5 Optional extras .....................................................................................................6 Installation Mounting ................................................................................................................7 Connections ..........................................................................................................8 TX video link ...................................................................................................9 TX audio links .................................................................................................9 TX USB link ...................................................................................................10 TX AUX port ................................................................................................10 TX power in ..................................................................................................11 TX/RX network link ....................................................................................12 RX video display ...........................................................................................13 RX microphone & speakers .......................................................................13 RX USB devices ............................................................................................14 RX AUX port ................................................................................................14 RX power in ..................................................................................................15 Configuration Initial configuration ............................................................................................16 Manual factory reset ....................................................................................16 AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility .......................17 A rough guide to configuring TX and RX units .....................................18 TX (transmitter) unit configuration ...................................................18 RX (receiver) unit configuration .........................................................19 Performing an upgrade ......................................................................................21 Options switches ................................................................................................21 Operation Front panel indicators .......................................................................................22 Further information Getting assistance ..............................................................................................23 Appendix A - Transmitter (TX) unit configuration pages ..........................24 Appendix B - Receiver (RX) unit configuration pages ...............................31 Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units ....................39 Appendix D - Troubleshooting ........................................................................41 Appendix E - Glossary ......................................................................................43 Appendix F - Cable pinouts, video modes and general specifications ...46 Warranty ..............................................................................................................47 Safety information ..............................................................................................47 Radio frequency energy ....................................................................................48 Index Contents
INSTALLATION 2 CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Introduction WELCOME Thank you for choosing AdderLink Infinity, otherwise known as ALIF or ALIF1000. ALIF represents a major advance in the capabilities of digital extenders and switches. By encoding high quality DVI video, digital audio and USB connections into Internet Protocol (IP) messages, ALIF offers highly advanced and flexible signal switching capabilities. Adder’s extensive knowledge of interfacing techniques and high speed networking has allowed us to develop new ways to break the chains of local DVI, USB and audio connections. With ALIF, distance is finally no barrier to high specification, high performance computing. Furthermore, since all signals are now IP, the most elaborate and yet simple-to-use switching and multicast techniques make possible a great variety of uses. The TX transmitter attaches to a single computer while the RX receiver connects with your DVI video monitor, microphone, speakers and up to four USB peripherals. The distance between them is limited only by the size of your network. In addition to separating one computer and its peripherals, ALIF promotes sharing. You can arrange for a limitless number of screens and speakers, distributed anywhere across the network, to receive video and audio. You can also switch between any number of transmitter units from a single screen, keyboard and mouse in order to monitor a potentially vast collection of remote systems. All units feature browser-based configuration utilities to allow quick and easy set up, from near or far. One-to-one configurationThe simplest configuration links one RX unit to a single TX unit, either by a direct link or over much greater distances via a Gigabit Ethernet network. ALIF and A.I.M. Where multiple ALIF units are used on a network, we have developed the AdderLink Infinity Management (A.I.M.) server to allow comprehensive and secure central control of all transmitters, receivers and users. When using an A.I.M. server to configure ALIF units, it is vital that all ALIF units that you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise they will not be located by the A.I.M. server. If necessary, perform a factory reset on each ALIF unit. Please also see Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units www.adder .com AdderLinkADM ADM USR USRUNC UNCETH1 ETH1 ETH2 ETH2 PWR PWR MANAGEMENT SERVER One-to-many configurationUsing multicast techniques, an unlimited number of receivers* can receive video and audio data streams from a single TX unit. * A maximum of thirteen concurrent USB inputs (via multiple RX units) are permitted to a single TX unit. Mixing ALIF and ALIF dual units AdderLink Infinity dual (2000 series) units offer additional abilities of dual DVI video channels plus the option of fibre optic linking. They are complimentary to the standard (1000 series) models and it is possible to mix ALIF and ALIF dual transmitters and receivers on a network. However, whenever the two types are cross connected, the extra abilities of the ALIF dual units will be temporarily disabled.
INSTALLATION 3 CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX TRANSPORT LAYER SECURITY (TLS) ALIF and A.I.M. units support the industry standard Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. This offers protection against eavesdropping and tampering by third parties when data are transferred between ALIF transmitters and receivers across networks and also between ALIF units and the A.I.M. server(s).
INSTALLATION 4 CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX www.adder .com AdderLink NETSERAUD USB DVIPWR TRANSMIT ADDERLINK INFINITY UNIT FEATURES The ALIF units are housed within durable, metallic enclosures with most connectors situated at the rear panel - the Ethernet ports are situated on the front panels. The smart front faces also feature the operation indicators. ALIF transmitter - frontALIF receiver - front ALIF receiver - rear www .adder .com AdderLinkRECEIVER NETSERAUD USB DVIPWR ALIF transmitter - rear Options switches(further details) AU X LINE IN LINE OUT COMPUTER ON2 1 INDOOR USE ONL YOPTIONS 125V2.5A DVI-D Video inputAudio line in/out AUX (serial) port USB portPow e r input Options switches(further details) INDOOR USE ONL YOPTIONSAUX LINE IN/ LINE OUT DV I-D 1 2 USER CONSOLE5V2.5A ON2 1 MIC IN Video outputAudio line in/out AUX (serial) port USB portsPow e r input System (Gigabit Ethernet) port System (Gigabit Ethernet) port IndicatorsThese six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation: • NET On when valid network link is present. • SER On when the AUX (serial) port is enabled and active.• AUD On when audio is enabled and active.• USB On when USB is enabled and active.• DV I On when DVI video is enabled.• PWR Power indicator. IndicatorsThese six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation: • NET On when valid network link is present. • SER On when the AUX (serial) port is enabled and active.• AUD On when audio is enabled and active.• USB On when the USB link with the connected PC is active.• DV I On when a video input signal from the PC is detected.• PWR Power indicator.
INSTALLATION 5 CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Add erL in k T R A N S M I T NET SERAUD U SB DVIPW R w ww. a d d er. c o m A dd erL in k R E C E I V E RNET SERAUD U SB DVIPW R w ww. a d d er. c o m Combined DVI-D and USB cable (1.8m) ALIF1000T unit Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power cord SUPPLIED ITEMS 2 x Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) Serial null modem cable 2m ALIF transmitter (1000T) package ALIF1000R unit Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power cord ALIF receiver (1000R) package Information wallet containing: Four self-adhesive rubber feetQuick start guideSafety document Information wallet containing: Four self-adhesive rubber feetQuick start guideSafety document
INSTALLATION 6 CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX OPTIONAL EXTRAS Combined dual link DVI-D and USB (USB type A to B) cablePart numbers: VSCD3 (1.8m length) VSCD4 (5m length) Two 19” rack-mount brackets and four screwsPart numbers: One unit per 1U rack slot: RMK4STwo units per 1U rack slot: RMK4DSingle link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable Part number: VSCD1 Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power cordPart number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks)Part number: VSC22 Serial null modem cable 2m Part number: CAB-9F/9F-NULL-MODEM USB cable 2m (type A to B)Part number: VSC24
7 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX AUX LINE IN/ LINE OUT SER CONSOLE MIC IN1 2 INDOOR USE ON LY O PTIO NS LINE IN/ LINE O D VI-D 1 2 USER CO 5V2.5A M IC IN MOUNTING There are two main mounting methods for transmitter and receiver units: • The supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets Connections Rack brackets The optional brackets (plus four screws), allow the units to be secured within a standard rack slot. Note: The ALIF units and their power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40oC. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40oC. Installation HT
8 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX CONNECTIONS Installation involves linking the ALIF TX unit to various ports on the host computer, while the ALIF RX unit is attached to your peripherals: Click a connection to see details IMPORTANT: When using an AdderLink Infinity Management box to configure ALIF units, it is vital that all ALIF units that you wish to locate and control are set to their factory default settings. Otherwise they will not be located by the A.I.M. server. If necessary, perform a factory reset on each ALIF unit. Please also see Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units
9 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX TX video link ALIF units support a single high resolution DVI-D digital video display at pixel clocks up to 165MHz (equating to an example display mode of 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz refresh). To make a video link 1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the ALIF and the host computer. 2 Connect a digital video link cable to the DVI-D socket on the TX unit rear panel: COMP DVI-D 3 Connect the plug at the other end of the cable to the corresponding DVI-D video output socket of the host computer. DVI-D link from host computer TX audio links ALIF units support two way stereo digital sound so that you can use a remote microphone as well as speakers. LINE IN LINE OUT COMPUTER 2 [Where a microphone is to be used]: Connect a second audio link cable between the LINE IN socket on the TX unit rear panel and the Line In socket of the host computer. Speaker link from host computer Microphone link to host computer To make audio links 1 Connect an audio link cable between the LINE OUT socket on the TX unit rear panel and the speaker output socket of the host computer.