AdderLink XD150FX Manual

AdderLink XD150FX
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Introduction
Welcome ................................................................................................................2
AdderLink XD150FX features ..........................................................................3
Supplied items .......................................................................................................4
Optional extras...

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Introduction
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the AdderLink XD150FX extender modules. Using fiber optic 
links, these compact modules allow you to transfer the multiple connections listed 
below up to 4 kilometers from a host computer (see Transmission distances on the 
right).
The high grade screening employed within the metal cased enclosures combined with 
the immunity from interference of the fiber optic links make the AdderLink XD150FX...

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ADDERLINK XD150FX FEATURES
The transmitter and receiver modules are contained within slimline metal casings that 
measure just 169 x 120 x 31mm.
SFP slotAccommodates a fiber optic SFP module of your choice. See Fiber optic link for further details.
Recessed reset buttonSee...

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SUPPLIED ITEMS
Information wallet containing:
Quick setup guide Eight self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document
AdderLink XD150FX transmitter module2 x Power adapter with locking connectors and country-specific power cords
AdderLink XD150FX receiver module
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Combined Dual-Link DVI-D video and USB cable 2m
2 x audio cable 3m (3.5mm...

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks)Part  number: VSC22USB cable 2m (type A to B)Part  number: VSC24
Replacement power adapter  with locking connectorPart number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A
Country-specific power cords CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia)  CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States) CAB-IEC-JAPAN (Japan)
Dual link DVI-D to DVI-D video cable Part  number: VSCDV3
4G SFP module with LC...

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Installation
LOCATIONS
Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the 
AdderLink XD150FX modules:
• Situate the transmitter module close to the system to which it will be c\
onnected and 
near to a source of mains power. Place the receiver module in similar close proximity 
to the peripherals that it will connect with, plus a source of mains power.    
• Consult the precautions listed within the Safety...

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Fiber optic link
Each pair of AdderLink XD150FX modules are supplied together with SFP fiber optic 
modules of your choice (single or multi-mode). The fiber optic cable used must match 
the SFP type and also be of a suitable type for the distance being covered. See see 
Transmission distances for details.   
To make the fiber optic link
IMPORTANT: Ensure the power supply is off/disconnected before inserting or removing 
an SFP module.
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Transmitter audio links
The AdderLink XD150FX modules support 
stereo audio in and out connections. 
Where necessary, make connections 
between the audio input and/or output 
ports of the host computer and the 
transmitter module.
To connect the audio ports
1 For the line in and/or line out ports, 
connect the supplied audio link 
cable between the audio port on the 
transmitter module rear panel and the 
line in or line out socket of the...

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OPTIONS
Transmitter serial link
The Options port provides an RS232 serial 
connection with the receiver module. 
When serial devices are attached to the 
Options ports on the transmitter and 
receiver modules, the units transparently 
convey the signals between them, via the 
fiber optic link, at rates up to 115200 baud 
- no serial configuration is required. An 
optional serial cable (part number: VSC45) 
is available from Adder.     
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