AdderLink XD150FX Manual

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Transmitter management port link
The management port, located on the 
transmitter, allows the module to be 
connected to a standard Ethernet 10/100 
network in order to allow remote 
monitoring and management functions to 
take place.
To connect the management port
1 Connect a standard CATx patch lead 
between the port on the rear panel of 
the transmitter module and a standard 
network switch.  
RECEIVER
FIBERLINK
PO WER
IN
VIDEO LINK
USB...

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12V1.5A
INDOOR USE O NLY
Transmitter power connection
There is no on/off switch on either of 
the AdderLink XD150FX 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 shown on the right 
whenever disconnecting a power adapter.   
To connect the power adapter
1 Attach the output plug of the...

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Receiver video display
A Dual-Link DVI-D port is provided on 
the rear panel of the receiver module. 
AdderLink XD150FX can support various 
high resolution video modes, see Video 
resolutions for details. 
To connect the video display
1 Connect the DVI-D video cable from 
your video display to the video output 
port on the rear panel of the receiver 
module. 
EDID management
The EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is read from the...

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Receiver USB devices
The receiver module contains a USB hub 
that can support up to four v2.0 or v1.1 
USB devices (in any combination). All four 
USB sockets are identical in operation.
TRANSMITTER
FIBERLINK
VIDEO
DISPLA Y
USB
DEVICES
AU DIO
DEVICES
PO WER
IN SERIAL
LINK
RECEIVER
From USB devices
Front panel
LN
A D D E R L I N K
FX
From USB devices
Rear panel
To connect USB devices
1 Connect your USB keyboard, mouse and any 
other two USB...

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12V1.5A
INDOOR USE O NLY
LINK
Receiver power connection
There is no on/off switch on either of 
the AdderLink XD150FX 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 shown on the right 
whenever disconnecting a power adapter. 
To connect the power adapter
1 Attach the output plug of the...

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ACCESSING THE  MANAGEMENT APPLICATION
AdderLink XD150FX modules generally configure themselves automatically, collecting EDID information from the attached 
monitor and passing it to the host computer. In most cases the modules will begin working together correctly as soon as they are 
connected. Where configuration changes are required (or remote monitoring is required), the management application provides 
an intuitive user interface. 
To...

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The Configure page
The Configure page allows you to control the various peripheral feeds and also 
determine the network addressing details. 
Controls
All peripheral feeds are enabled by default. However, this section allows each 
feed to be disabled as required. 
Network
• Obtain IP Address automatically (DHCP) - When ticked, the transmitter module 
will use the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to automatically 
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The Maintenance page
The Maintenance page contains numerous features used for monitoring, restarting and 
upgrading the modules. 
Transmitter and receiver details
These twin sections list numerous details for each module:
• Firmware, hardware and SFP (optical module) versions.
• Unit (main circuit board) and SFP (optical module) temperatures.
• Up-time.
• EDID - lists the currently registered video monitor, together with its 
serial number...

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Operation
INDICATORS
The transmitter and receiver modules contain various indicators to provide you with 
status information. Both modules have four red indicators on their front panels.
Red status indicators
The red status indicators on the front panels of each module mostly behave in the same 
manner at the same time:
PWR
USB VID
LN K
LNK
This indicator will be on once the link between the transmitter and receiver modules is established....

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RESETTING A  MODULE
On the left side of the front panel of each module, you will find a small hole 
which is used to invoke special functions. Use a thin implement, such as a 
straightened paperclip to press and hold the button concealed behind the 
smaller hole. Depending on when you release the button, the module will 
either perform a normal reset, enter a special serial upgrade mode (not the 
usual method of upgrading - See the...