ADDERLink XD150 Manual
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10 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Local power connection There is no on/off switch on either of the AdderLink XD150 modules, so operation begins as soon as power is applied. The power adapters supplied with the modules use locking-type plugs to help prevent accidental disconnections; please follow the instructions given right whenever disconnecting a power adapter. To connect the power adapter 1 Attach the output plug of the supplied power adapter to the power input...
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11 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Remote video connection A Single Link DVI-D port is provided on the rear panel of the remote module. The bandwidth available at the port is determined by the video input at the local module and also the mode in which the AdderLink XD150 system is running. When high rate mode is used, the modules will continually check the link quality to ensure that it is capable of supporting the higher pixel clock. If excessive data errors are...
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12 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Remote audio connection The AdderLink XD150 modules support stereo speakers. To connect your speakers 1 Connect your speakers to the audio socket on the remote module rear panel. From your speakers Remote data link connection The local and remote modules require a direct connection between them using standard CATx cables and connectors. This is a proprietary data link and is NOT network compatible; the modules must NEVER be connected to...
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13 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Remote power connection There is no on/off switch on either of the AdderLink XD150 modules, so operation begins as soon as power is applied. The power adapters supplied with the modules use locking-type plugs to help prevent accidental disconnections; please follow the instructions given right whenever disconnecting a power adapter. To connect the power adapter 1 Attach the output plug of the supplied power adapter to the power input...
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14 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Configuration MODE SWITCH SETTINGS The local module has two small switches on its rear panel. These are used to determine which operation modes should be used. You will need to re-power the local module whenever a switch setting is changed. Switch BLink mode Determines the priority for the data link: Longer distance or higher screen resolution. UP - Long reach mode - Limits the pixel clock (148.5MHz) so that longer stretches of link...
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15 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX FIRMWARE UPGRADES Both modules can be upgraded simultaneously by linking them together and then connecting them to your computer using a USB type-A to mini-B cable. IMPORTANT: During the upgrade process, do not remove power from either module. To enter upgrade mode 1 On your computer, download the latest AdderLink XD150 upgrade file from adder.com. 2 Connect the local and remote modules together using a CATx cable, and power on both...
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16 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX Operation INDICATORS The local and remote modules contain various indicators to provide you with status information. Both modules have four red indicators on their front panels; both also have green and amber indicators on the link connectors. Red status indicators The red status indicators on the front panels of each module mostly behave in the same manner at the same time: Pow e rThis indicator will be on when power is supplied to each...
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17 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following: • Getting assistance - see right • Appendix 1 - Options port pin-out • Appendix 2 - Link cable interference protection • Safety information • Warranty • Radio frequency energy statements GETTING ASSISTANCE If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this guide, then we provide a number of other solutions: • Online solutions...
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18 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX APPENDIX 1 - OPTIONS PORT PIN-OUT The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs are listed in this section for both types of connector. Note: Although the pins labeled ‘Not used’ are inactive, they are still connected internally and so no links should be made at all to these pins. 8p8c...
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19 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHERINFORMATION INDEX APPENDIX 2 - LINK CABLE INTERFERENCE PROTECTION Name Overall Screening Pair Shielding U/UTP û û F/UTP ü û U/FTP û ü S/FTP ü ü or S/STP or PiMF U/UTP F/UTP U/FTP S/FTP S/STP PiMF Pair shielding Overall screening Outer sheath General cable anatomy Overall screening Pair shielding Twisted Pair While the Category rating (e.g. CAT 5e, CAT 6a, CAT 7, etc.) determines the electrical performance of a cable, another vital part of the...