ADDERLink INFINITY Manual

							AdderLink Infinity
User Guide
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ALIF1000
ALIF2000
ALIF2002
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Contents
Introduction
AdderLink ALIF1000T and ALIF1000R unit features ..................3
AdderLink ALIF2000T and ALIF2000R unit features ..................4
What’s in the box (ALIF1000) ......................................................5
What’s in the box (ALIF2000) ......................................................6
What you may additionally need ...............................................7
Installation
Mounting ........................................................................\
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Connections ........................................................................\
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TX video link ........................................................................\
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TX audio links ........................................................................\
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TX USB link ........................................................................\
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TX AUX port ........................................................................\
..12
TX power in ........................................................................\
...13
Power adapter identification ..........................................13
TX/RX network link ...............................................................14
RX video display ....................................................................15
RX microphone & speakers ..................................................16
RX USB devices ......................................................................17
RX AUX port ........................................................................\
..17
RX power in ........................................................................\
...18
Power adapter identification ..........................................18
Configuration
Initial configuration ..................................................................19
Manual factory reset ............................................................19
AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility.....20
Performing an upgrade.............................................................21
Operation
Front panel indicators ...............................................................22
Further information
Getting assistance ......................................................................23
Appendix A ........................................................................\
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Tips for success when networking ALIF units  .....................24
Appendix B........................................................................\
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Troubleshooting ...................................................................26
Appendix C........................................................................\
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Glossary ........................................................................\
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Appendix D ........................................................................\
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RS232 ‘null-modem’ cable pin-out ..................................31
Supported video modes ...................................................31
ALIF 1000 and ALIF 2000 general specifications .............31
Appendix E ........................................................................\
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Fibre modules and cables (ALIF 2000 units only)  ...............32
Appendix F ........................................................................\
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Additional features available on ALIF2002T .......................33
Warranty and Safety information ............................................34
Radio Frequency Energy............................................................35
Index  
						

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ALIFRX
ALIF RX
ALIF
RX
ALIF TXGigabit
Ether net
One-to-many configurationUsing multicast techniques, an unlimited number of receivers* can receive video and audio data streams from a single TX unit.   
Introduction
Thank you for choosing AdderLink Infinity, otherwise 
known as ALIF. 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.
There are two main models within the ALIF family: 
•	 ALIF1000	supports	one	single	link	DVI	video	stream,	
plus microphone, speakers and up to four USB 
peripherals.	ALIF1000	units	are	linked	using	Gigabit	
Ethernet.
•	 ALIF2000	supports	either	two	single	link	DVI	video	
streams or one dual link (very high resolution) DVI video 
stream. This is in addition to microphone, speakers 
and	up	to	four	USB	peripherals.	ALIF2000	units	can	be	
linked	using	Gigabit	Ethernet	or	Fibre	Optic	Links.	
In both model types, there is a TX transmitter and an RX 
receiver. The former attaches to a single computer; the 
latter to 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, eith\
er by a direct link	or	over	much	greater	distances	via	a	Gigabit	(or	Fibre)	Ethernet	network.
ALIF RX
ALIF TX
* A maximum of eleven concurrent USB inputs (via multiple RX units) are permitted to a single TX unit.
Mixing ALIF1000 and ALIF2000 units
It	is	possible	to	mix	ALIF1000	and	ALIF2000	transmitters	and	receivers	on	a	network,	with	the	
proviso	that	ALIF1000	units	do	not	support	dual	link	DVI	video	signals	or	fibre	optic	links.
ALIF and AIM
Where multiple ALIF units are used on a network, we have developed the A\
dderLink 
Infinity Management (AIM) server to allow comprehensive and secure c\
entral control of all 
transmitters, receivers and users.
When using an AIM 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 AIM server. If necessary, 
perform a factory reset on each ALIF unit.
Please also see Appendix A - Tips for success when networking ALIF units     
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ADM USR
USRUNC
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AdderLink
NETSERAUD USB DVIPWR
TRANSMIT
AdderLink ALIF1000T and ALIF1000R unit features
The	ALIF1000	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 fac\
es also feature the operation indicators.
ALIF1000T (transmitter) - frontALIF1000R (receiver) - front
ALIF1000R (receiver) - rear
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AdderLinkRECEIVER
NETSERAUD USB DVIPWR
ALIF1000T (transmitter) - rear
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 port
Configuration switches
Power input
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 ports
Configuration switches
Power input
Gigabit Ethernet port
Gigabit Ethernet port
IndicatorsThese six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:
•	NET		On	when	valid	network	link	is	present.	   Flashes when the unit is in error.
•	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.
•	DVI	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.	  Flashes when the unit is in error.
•	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.
•	DVI	On	when	DVI	video	is	enabled.
•	PWR Power indicator.  
						

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NET SERAUD USB DVIPWR
RECEIVERwww .adder .comAdderLink
NET SERAUD USB DVIPWR
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AdderLink ALIF2000T and ALIF2000R unit features
The	ALIF2000	units	are	housed	within	durable,	metallic	enclosures	with	most	connectors	situated	at	the	rear	panel	-	the	
Ethernet and fibre ports are situated on the front panels. The smart f\
ront faces also feature the operation indicators.
ALIF2000T (transmitter) - frontALIF2000R (receiver) - front
Gigabit Ethernet port
Gigabit Ethernet port
IndicatorsThese six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:
•	NET		On	when	valid	network	link	is	present.	  Flashes when the unit is in error.
•	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.
•	DVI	On	when	either	or	both	DVI	Video	channels	are	enabled.
•	PWR Power indicator.
IndicatorsThese six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:
•	NET		On	when	valid	network	link	is	present.	  Flashes when the unit is in error.
•	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.
•	DVI	On	when	either	or	both	DVI	Video	channels	are	enabled.
•	PWR Power indicator.
DVI-D-2
5V 4A
DVI-D-1AU X
COMPUTER
ON2
1
INDOOR
USE ONL YOPTIONS
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DV I-D-1
5V 2.5A
DVI-D-2
INOUT
ALIF2000R (receiver) - rearALIF2000T (transmitter) - rear
Primary video  input
Audio  line  in/out
AUX  (serial)  port
USB port
Configuration switches
Power inputSecondary video  input
Audio  line  in/out
USB ports
Configuration switches
Power inputSecondary video  output
Primary video  output
AUX  (serial)  port
Fibre module  slot
Fibre module  slot
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Combined DVI-D and USB cable (1.8m)ALIF1000T unit
CD-ROM
Four self-adhesive rubber feet
Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power lead
What’s in the box (ALIF1000)
2 x Audio cable 2m  (3.5mm stereo jacks)Serial null modem cable 2m 
ALIF1000T package
ALIF1000 Quick Start Guide
ALIF1000R unit
CD-ROM
Four self-adhesive rubber feet
Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power lead
ALIF1000 Quick Start Guide
ALIF1000R package  
						

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Combined dual link DVI-D and USB cable (1.8m)
ALIF2000T unit
CD-ROM
Four self-adhesive rubber feet
Power adapter (20W) and country-specific power lead
What’s in the box (ALIF2000)
2 x Audio cable 2m  (3.5mm stereo jacks)Serial null modem cable 2m 
ALIF2000T package
ALIF2000 Quick Start Guide
ALIF2000R unit
CD-ROM
Four self-adhesive rubber feet
Power adapter (20W) and country-specific power lead
ALIF2000 Quick Start Guide
ALIF2000R package
Single link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable   
						

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What you may additionally need
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 lead for ALIF1000 unitsPart	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
Power adapter (20W) and country-specific power lead  for ALIF2000 unitsPart number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-4AMP
Single mode fibre module (for ALIF2000)Part number: SFP-SM-LC
Multi mode fibre module (for ALIF2000)Part number: SFP-MM-LC
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AUX
LINE IN/
LINE OUT
SER CONSOLE
MIC IN1 2
INDOOR
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LINE O
D VI-D
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USER CO
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M IC IN
Installation
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.  
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Connections
Installation involves linking the ALIF TX unit to various ports on the h\
ost 
computer, while the ALIF RX unit is attached to your peripherals:
ALIFRX
ALIF TX
VIDEO
LINK
page 10 VIDEO
LINK
page 15
CABLE LINK page 14
OR
FIBRE LINK
(ALIF2000 only)
page 14 USB
DEVICES
page 17
USB
LINK
page 12 AUDIO
LINKS
page 11
SERIALLINK
page 12 SERIAL
LINK
page 17
POWER
IN
page 13 POWER
IN
page 18 MIC &
SPEAKERS
page 16
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	
AIM server. If necessary, perform a factory reset on each ALIF unit.
Please also see Appendix A - Tips for success when networking ALIF units