KVM EXTENDER USB
1. Introduction
The KVM Extender USB system from Minicom is an advanced KVM extender that
performs the following functions:
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Extends KVM control over a computer up to a distance of 150m / 500ft
Gives 2 users at 2 workstations control of 1 computer
A 2-port KVM switch at the remote workstation
Full USB keyboard and mouse control
KVM Extender USB
Quick Start Guide
2. System components
The KVM Extender USB system consists of:
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Transmitter
Receiver
2 x VGA+USB cable
1 Power adapter for the Receiver
1 Screwdriver
8 non-stick rubber stops
3. The KVM Extender USB units
The figures below illustrate the Transmitter unit.
KVM EXTENDER USB
MINICOM
CONTROL
LOCK
LOCK
Mouse USB
connector
Local + Lock
LEDs
Lock button
Keyboard
USB connector
Figure 1 Transmitter front panel
3.1 Transmitter Button / LEDs
Button / LED
Lock button
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Function
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Press to keep control of the connected
computer at the Transmitter position
Blinks when Transmitter position has control
of the Transmitter position computer
Blinks after either Transmitter or Receiver
position presses the Lock button for control
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Control LED
Lock LED
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QUICK START GUIDE
(Optional)
KVM EXTENDER USB
System cable
4. Pre-installation instructions
Control box
Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are
likely to generate electrical noise.
POWER
SYSTEM
CONTROL
COMPUTER
5. Connecting the System
Power connector
Local monitor Computer cable
When using the system as an extender, extending KVM control from the computer up
to a distance of 150m/500ft, connect the system as in Figure 5. The connections are
explained below.
Figure 2 Transmitter back panel
The figures below illustrate the Receiver unit. The Receiver can be up to 150m / 500ft
away from the Transmitter.
KVM EXTENDER USB
MINICOM
VGA + USB cable
LOCAL
LOCK
LOCAL
LOCK
CAT5 cable - 150m/500ft
Extended User
Local + Lock Local button
LEDs
Mouse USB
connector
Keyboard
USB connector
position
Lock button
Receiver
Transmitter
Figure 3 Receiver front panel
3.2 Receiver Buttons / LEDs
Button / LED
Lock button
Figure 5 KVM Extender USB as an extender
Function
Press to lock control of the Transmitter
computer at the Receiver position
Press to toggle control between the local
Receiver computer and the remote
Transmitter computer (see also section 8.1 on
page 6)
5.1 Connecting the Transmitter
Local button
Connect a VGA + USB cable - illustrated below - to the Transmitter and a computer.
Connect the HD15 connector to the Transmitter Computer port and connect the VGA
and USB connectors to the local computer Monitor and USB ports.
Lock LED
Local LED
Blinks after either Transmitter or Receiver
position presses the Lock button
Blinks when Receiver position has control of
the Receiver position computer
(Optional)
System cable
Control box
Figure 6 VGA + USB cable
5.2 Connecting a KVM workstation to the Receiver
Connect a KVM workstation to the Receiver. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the
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SYSTEM
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CONTROL
COMPUTER
Receiver Keyboard and Mouse USB ports. Connect a monitor to the Receiver Monitor
port.
Luminance +
Equalization
selector
Power connector
Local monitor Computer cable
Figure 4
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