ADDERLink XUSB PRO Manual

							AdderLink X-USBPRO
Analog video and USB extenders
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Welcome
Introduction ........................................................................\
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Supplied items ........................................................................\
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Optional items ........................................................................\
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Installation
Connections ........................................................................\
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Mounting ........................................................................\
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Connections at the local module ...........................................6
Local module power connection .......................................8
Connections at the remote module .......................................9
Dual user configuration .......................................................12
Video display (DDC) information .........................................13
Video compensation .............................................................14
What is skew and why is compensation needed?  ..........16
Operation
General use ........................................................................\
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Dual user arbitration .................................................................17
Peripheral operation .................................................................17
Further information
Getting assistance ......................................................................18
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Warranty ........................................................................\
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Safety information ....................................................................19
Radio Frequency Energy............................................................20
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VIDEO (1) VIDEO (2)
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Upto300 metr es
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CA Tx link cable (1)
CA Tx link cable (2)
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Welcome
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the AdderLink X-USBPRO 
or X-USBPRO-MS2 extenders which provide a 
very effective way to put distance between your 
computer and its peripherals. 
The compact casings and ease of use of the 
modules belie the ingenuity of their operation. 
Using our proprietary transmission techniques we 
are able to reliably transfer more signals than ever 
before along a single length of Category 5, 5e, 6, 7 
or 7a twisted pair cabling. What this means for you 
is that your video, audio, USB keyboard, USB mouse 
and two other USB channels are all readily and 
reliably available at up to 300 metres away.
Using the Adder X-USBPRO extenders does not 
mean that you need to compromise on functionality 
in any way. Our highly efficient transmission 
methods mean that CD quality sound and high 
video resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 are fully 
supported. Any lag effects caused by long cable 
runs are easily eliminated using the intuitive video 
compensation system located within the remote 
module. Three equalisation bands allow you to 
ensure that every colour arrives at precisely the 
right time, ensuring a sharp image every time. The 
X-USBPRO-MS2 model uses an additional CATx 
connection to provide dual analog video links. 
The USB connections are seamless allowing four full 
speed USB 2.0 devices to be used simultaneously 
with full support for disconnect/re-connect at any 
time without causing errors.       
The Adder X-USBPRO extenders have been 
designed to be quick to install and totally 
transparent in operation: ‘Fit and forget’ is the 
motto. So whether you are extending your 
workplace or creating a cost-effective distributed 
audio visual system, the X-USBPRO extenders 
provide the power and flexibility to create the right 
solution.   
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CAT 5250m
CAT 5e250m
CAT 6300m
CAT 7300m
CAT 7a Patch200m
Maximum cable lengths
* The MS2 variant provides a second analog video channel.   
						

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Supplied items
X-USBPRO local module
Power adapter and country- specific power lead (for remote module)
X-USBPRO remote module
USB (A to B type) lead
Audio lead(3.5mm jacks)
Video lead(15 way, male to male)
Video lead(15 way, male to male)
AdderLink X-USBPRO extender modules
X-USBPRO-MS2 local moduleX-USBPRO-MS2 remote module
AdderLink X-USBPRO-MS2 dual video extender modulesThe MS2 variant package includes all of the above ancillary items plus:
Power adapter and country- specific power lead (for MS2 local module)
Information wallet containing:
Eight self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document  
						

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Optional items
Rack mount plate for X-USBPRO module (useable for the local or remote modules)
Part number: X-RMK-FASCIA
Rack mount chassis
Part number: X-RMK-CHASSIS
Rack mount plate for X-USBPRO-MS2 module (useable for the local or remote modules)
Part number: X-RMK-FASCIA-DUAL
Power adapter for local module (if USB powering not possible)
Part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A
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)  
						

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Connections
Installation of the X-USBPRO modules is straightforward with minimal 
configuration requirements in most cases. 
•	Connections at the local module
•	Connections at the remote module
Important
The X-USBPRO can be used with other USB hubs in the system, but please n\
ote 
that due to power constraints, the local unit should not be connected to\
 the 
downstream port of a bus-powered USB hub. Additionally, X-USBPRO-MS2 loc\
al 
units must always be powered using their supplied power adapter. Please \
see 
page 8 for details.
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Mounting
The X-USBPRO modules offer two main mounting methods:
•	Supplied	four	self-adhesive	rubber	feet
•	Optional	rack	mount	brackets	-	see	below   
						

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From USB port
From primary video  output port
Connections at the local module
1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the computer 
system to be connected. 
3 Use the supplied USB cable to 
link the USB socket of the local 
module to a vacant USB socket 
on the computer.2 Use the supplied video lead to 
link the video input socket of 
the local module to the video 
output port of the computer. 
 [MS2 variant only] Optionally 
attach a second video input to 
the upper video in socket on 
the MS2 local module.
From primary video  output port
From secondary video  output port
Note: Do not use USB cables longer than 3 metres to 
connect the local module to the computer.
4 Optionally connect an audio link 
from the computer’s speaker port 
to the audio input port on the local 
module.
From audio port
To local speakers
5 Optionally connect local speakers to the audio output port on the local \
module.
Important
The X-USBPRO can be used with other USB hubs in the system, but please 
note that due to power constraints, the local unit should not be connect\
ed 
to the downstream port of a bus-powered USB hub. Additionally, 
X-USBPRO-MS2 local units must always be powered using their supplied 
power adapter. Please see page 8 for details.     
						

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5 Connect a category 5, 5e, 6, 7 or 7a link cable (up to 300 metres in le\
ngth) 
to the ‘TO REMOTE’ socket on the local module.
To local video displayLink to remote module
[MS2 variant only] Connect a second 
category 5, 5e, 6, 7 or 7a link cable (up 
to 300 metres in length) to the upper 
socket on the MS2 local module.
Primary CATx link cable
Secondary CATx link cable
6  Optionally connect a local video display to the video out feed-through 
connector on the local module. 
[MS2 variant only] Optionally connect a 
second local video display to the upper 
socket on the MS2 local module.
To primary video display
To secondary video display
Note: Ensure that the primary and secondary 
links to the remote module are not crossed.   
						

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Local module power connection
The standard X-USBPRO and the X-USBPRO-MS local modules differ in the wa\
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that they are powered: 
•	 The	X-USBPRO	local	module	is	designed	to	derive	its	power	from	the	host	
computer via the USB connection. If this is not possible, then use an op\
tional 
Adder power adapter (part number: PSU-IEC-5VDC-2.5A), available from 
your Adder stockist
•	The X-USBPRO-MS2 local module always requires the use of a power adapter\
 
and hence two power adapters are supplied with all X-DVIPRO-MS2 units.
For all X-USBPRO-MS2 and optionally for X-USBPRO units: 
1 Connect the output lead of the 
optional power adapter to the 
socket labelled ‘POWER‘ on the 
local module.   
2 Insert the IEC connector of the separate power lead into the correspondi\
ng 
socket of the power adapter. 
3 When all other connections have been made at the transmitter and receive\
r 
modules, connect the other end of the power cable to a nearby earthed 
power outlet. 
X-USBPRO: Use an optional power adapter only if power from the host (via USB) is not possible. 
 Note: After all connections 
are made, power up the 
monitor and the REMOTE 
module first (followed by 
the LOCAL module, if using 
the X-USBPRO-MS2 variant) 
and then switch on the 
computer.
X-USBPRO-MS2: Use the supplied power adapter for all installations.    
						

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Connections at the remote module
1 Place the remote module adjacent to the user location. 
To video display
2 Attach the leads of up to four 
USB devices (two of which are 
usually a keyboard and mouse) 
to the sockets located adjacent 
to the video output connector.
3 Attach the lead from the 
video display to the video 
out socket on the remote 
module.
[MS2 variant only] Optionally 
attach the lead from a second 
video display to the upper 
video out socket on the MS2 
remote module.
To primary video display
To secondary video display
[MS2 variant only] When connecting four USB devices to 
the unit, ensure that their total power requirements do 
not exceed 1700mA (1.7A). The USB standard states 
a maximum allowable current draw of 500mA 
(0.5A) per device, although most devices 
remain well below this limit - USB 
keyboards and mice typically 
require 100mA. Each X-USBPRO 
contains a self-resetting fuse that 
will prevent damage by shutting 
down the unit if the total power 
draw becomes excessive.