ADDER ALDV104K video switch
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1. LINK LINK2 LINK 1 CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT The internal circuit board is accessible through the mounting Installation involves linking the ALDVIO4T transmitter to the host computer the slot Ensure that any mounting screws protrudes no further than 72 up to four receivers a network port and the supplied power adapter 12 5mm into the module casing serious electrical damage will be caused HDMI connections the screw makes contact with the internal circuitry Network connection Receiver connections Power adapter connection Connections may be made in any order however where possible connect the transmitter to the mains supply as a final step ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX HDMI connections The AdderLink DV 04T transmitter has two input sockets that can be connected to HDMI ports located on the same or different host computers as required A single HDMI 1 5 meter connection lead is supplied with the transmitter unit ADDER To connect the HDMI input port s Use the supplied cable to link the output port of the host computer to the primary HDMI input port Gq of the transmitter unit See the section below for E details about the locking connectors used on Adder HDMI leads 2 second link is required use high quality cable of no more than 2 meters 2 in length Adder part numbe2. The response is either HTTP 1 1 200 OK or an HTTP error response HTTP 1 1 400 Bad Request Command and Control Operations The following command and control operations are available Switch to input Select Input Switch all outputs to the signal on HDMI input GET cgi bin api opmode 0 amp insrc 1 HTTP 1 1 Select input 2 Switch all outputs to the signal on HDMI input 2 GET cgi bin api opmode 0 amp insrc 2 HTTP 1 1 Set input switching mode Set fixed mode Set the input switching mode to fixed The selected input signal will be routed to the outputs regardless of the status on the input signals on inputs and 2 The opmode is set to 0 to switch to single source mode at the same time GET cgi bin api opmode 0 amp swmode 0 HTTP 1 1 Set auto mode Set the input switching mode to auto In this mode the selected input source will automatically switch when an input source becomes active either by it being plugged in or by the source becoming active e g the player being powered on If the active source becomes inactive then it switches to the other input as long as it is active This provides a fallback to a backup source if the primary input fails The opmode is set to 0 to switch to single source mode at the same time GET cgi bin api opmode 0 amp swmode 1 HTTP 1 1 ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 25 Screen Enable Disable Disable all screens
3. 1 GET cgi bin api port 3 screenl 1 1 GET cgi bin api port 4 screenl 1 1 PRP PP Set source for EDID for input The EDID presented on each input is either the default one built in to the ALDVIO4T or is obtained from one of the screens connected to a connected ALDV I O0R The source of the EDID for each of inputs and 2 is controlled individually There are three options Default built in EDID Clone from display copy EDID from selected display and always use this EDID Transparent from display copy EDID from selected display and re read from display every time the display is re connected This allows the EDID to change dynamically if a different display is connected Set to Default EDID Use the built in default EDID for the input The emod parameter controls input emod2 controls input 2 To select this mode emodl emod2 0 GET cgi bin api emodl1 0 HTTP 1 1 GET cgi bin api emod2 0 HTTP 1 1 Clone from display Copy the EDID from the selected display and always use it for this input The esrc parameter is used when controlling the EDID for input esrc2 controls input 2 The value of the esrc parameter is the port number 1 4 on the ALDVIO4T through which the selected display is connected To select this mode emodl emod2 cgi bin api emodl 1 amp esrcl 1 HTTP 1 1 GET cgi bin api emod2 1 amp esrc2 1 HTTP 1 1 This example shows the E
4. HDMI connections 8 indicators 8 inputs 4 Input source alternative 20 L Link output ports 4 Logon Security 17 M Managing 19 N Network cable 23 connection 9 port 4 rescan 20 settings 17 Network port temporary connection 12 Options port 4 P POD Manager accessing 12 Power adapter connection l input 4 R Rack fascia plate 6 7 Rack mounting 7 Rear mounting slot 7 Receiver configuration 14 Receiver connections 10 Rescan network 20 Resetting defaults 22 RJ45 connector 23 S Safety information 29 Screened Unshielded Twisted Pair 23 Shielded Twisted Pair 23 Single source 15 Single source mode 3 Slot rear mounting 7 Solid cables 23 S STP 23 STP 23 Stranded cabling 23 S UTP 23 T Transmitter configuration 15 Transparent EDID 16 Troubleshooting 22 U Upgrade 18 User settings 18 w Warranty 29 ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 32
5. EDID signal or display detected Cable unplugged Screen name is Dell and the descriptive text is Description of screen M apte not ow m Esq Z connected to input not displaying signal as disabled ne e yes t na 7 not connected to input not displaying signal Similarly for outputs 2 3 4 Security The ALDVIO4T implementation has security its web interface using HTTP Digest Authentication RFC 2617 This is enabled by default and can be disabled via the web interface If security is enabled the needs to provide an Authorization header in requests otherwise the operations will fail and return a 401 Unauthorized error Digest authentication uses a challenge response model A request sent without an Authorization header will receive 401 response with a WVWW Authenticate header The parameters are extracted from this and used along with the username password and request URI to generate the response placed in the Authorization header of the API requests The status operation can be performed without the need for authentication only the commands sent to cgi bin api need authentication ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 28 ETT INFORMATION WARRANTY For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free
6. Operation Managing theinstallatiOR utrro irte tei 19 Kescanning the System Overview qun nokedi i uates B orta cd 19 Changing to an alternative input 19 Enabling and disabling all screens eene 20 Further information Getting assista N Gerre 21 Troubleshooting s uu ul RIEN MUSAE TERMES 22 Appendix A Cables for use with digital extenders 23 Appendix B Management API specification ernannt 25 VVapPanty p M 29 Safety information esteso tator Leben 29 Radio frequency GRebgy cnet eq pa iiie nie 30 Index ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX Introduction amp WELCOME The AdderLink DV104T transmitter is a high performance video audio switch and Ethernet extender that can drive between one and four or DVI D screens located up to connection for 50 meters away The intelligent switch within allows you to choose exactly how two video Oneoriwo configuration and s inputs should be shared between up to four screens The AdderLink DV104T transmitter HDMI feeds monitoring Internal 2 is supplied as part of a kit that also includes four AdderLink DV I OOR receivers network or internet Links to the AdderLink DVIOOR or optional AdderLink DV 20R receivers are made T 78 using screened twisted pair cables Category 6 FTP
7. Transmitter configuration page of the AdderLink POD Manager Dual source mode Dual source mode gt Individual In this configuration the two HDMI inputs are shared between the four receivers in whichever combination best suits the installation The configuration remains static regardless of the status of the source inputs Primary HDMI Secondary HDMI HDMI Source Transmitter Receivers Screens Single source mode Single source mode gt Fixed In this configuration either of the HDMI inputs are routed to all receivers and remain so until such time that the configuration is manually altered Primary HDMI Secondary HDMI Single source mode gt Auto Auto is designed to provide redundancy to cover the possibility of input failure The two HDMI inputs can be derived from two ports of the same source or from two totally independent sources In this configuration one HDMI input is designated as the primary which will be fed to all receivers until such time that the transmitter detects a signal failure When that happens all receivers will be automatically switched to the secondary source until such time that the primary source becomes active again whereupon the receivers will be re joined to the recovered primary source Secondary HDMI In addition to providing input redundancy Auto mode is useful for situations where you wish to automatically switch to a new source whenever it is plugged
8. approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectriques publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 30 ADDER INSTALLATION Web www adder com CONFIGURATION Contact www adder com contact details ADDE Support forum adder com OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION INDEX 2014 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged Part No MAN ALDV I 04T ADDER Release 1 0 Documentation www ctxd com 3l Index A API specification 25 Auto mode 3 15 Bracket rack mount 7 Brackets fitting 7 Cable 23 Cloned EDID 16 Connections overview 7 transmitter power in 11 D Default EDID 16 resetting 22 DHCP 17 Disable all Screens 16 Dual source 15 Dual source mode 3 DVIOOR 2 10 DVI20R 2 10 E EDID 16 Edit User 18 Enable all Screens 6 Error symbols 13 F Fixed mode 3 15 H
9. from defects in ARDER e Warning live parts contained within power adapter workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase s serviceable parts Within poweradapter do net d LE If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period P mE Adder will replace or repair it free of charge No liability be accepted for damage due Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it is powering to misuse or circumstances outside Adder s control Also Adder will not be responsible Do not use an unearthed power socket or extension cable for any loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only Adder s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be 3 M Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged cracked limited to the replacement value FONS product b or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are Z e f you use a power extension cord with the units make sure the total ampere rating of unable to resolve please contact your supplier the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all the
10. in or becomes active This aspect of operation would be particularly useful in situations where sources are often being changed e g temporary laptop connections to screens or projectors without the need to access AdderLink POD Manager ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX ADDERLINK DVI04T FEATURES Network port Options port Primary and secondary A standard Ethernet port to link Reserved for HDMI inputs the transmitter with a network future use For each port to allow remote monitoring and configuration Orange indicator Flashes when data is being transferred Green indicator On when the network port is enabled Orange indicator On when the port is active and routed using the AdderLink POD Manager to a receiver Flashes to show the port is active but is not currently routed to a receiver For instance if it is yet to be configured or is set up as a backup standby input Power adapter Recessed input reset button See Troubleshooting for details Link output ports These are the individual CATx outputs to each of the four receivers IMPORTANT These are NOT Ethernet ports and must not be connected to network switches or any devices other than the ALDVIOOR or ALDVI20R receivers For each port Orange indicator Flashes when the transmitter is searching for the presence of a receiver Green indicator On when a receiver is located and line power is b
11. or higher Each receiver converts the long distance transmission signals back into high quality video audio signals for each z screen AdderLink DV104T Display management is made very straightforward thanks to the integrated AdderLink 5 POD Manager web interface that allows full control and monitoring of all aspects from any location management is also available to allow integration with other 9 control systems For mission critical display applications an automated failover mode also enables the AdderLink DVI04T transmitter to actively switch between inputs if one video source suddenly fails gt lt a ALDVI00R HDMI Up to 50m kl 160 feet ALDV120R DVI D receiver 2 uii EZ ep 2 x 2 HDMI or DVI D screen and speakers Note Audio is not supported by the optional ALDV 120R DVI D modules OPERATING MODES The AdderLink DV104T offers several ways of working in order to suit a range of applications Firstly there are two main operating modes Single source and Dual source Single source mode In this mode only one of the HDMI inputs is used at any time and it is routed to all receivers using a choice of two switching options Dual source mode In this mode both inputs are used concurrently and you can determine exactly how they are shared between the four receivers The mode and the manner in which inputs are distributed are controlled from the
12. power is applied lt d 2 2 o E 9 ra 2 O z lt a Ew From power adapter Mains input to power adapter 2 0 To disconnect the power adapter E gt Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply 20 2 2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the transmitter 3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the transmitter As the body of the plug slides back it will release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug INDEX Configuration INITIAL CONFIGURATION The configuration monitoring and management of the ALDVIO4T transmitter and its receivers is performed using the in built AdderLink POD Manager POD Proof Of Display which is accessible via the network connection using a standard web browser Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager To access the AdderLink POD Manager Use a computer that is directly or indirectly i e via a network switch connected to the ALDV104T transmitter If you need to make a temporary connection see right gt 2 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALDV104T transmitter The default setting is 192 168 1 22 3 If requested enter your username and password to log on Note The default username and password are admin and password respectively The opening page of the AdderLink POD Manager should be displayed 224919124 Not
13. receivers have unique IDs that are registered with the transmitter If a receiver is subsequently removed and replaced the replacement receiver will begin working immediately with the transmitter However the new receiver will remain represented within the System Overview page as an orange screen with red line as shown left This is because the new receiver is not fully registered with the transmitter Additionally receivers that have been permanently removed will remain shown as orange screen entries as they are still registered Use the Rescan System option to refresh the transmitter s register of devices and the subsequent System Overview To rescan the network Access the AdderLink POD Manager 2 If the System Overview is not already showing see left click the System Overview button 3 Click the Rescan System option to ensure that the register of devices and the displayed System Overview are fully up to date Changing to an alternative input source Should circumstances dictate within the AdderLink POD Manager you can take immediate control and switch all receivers from one source to the other This might be necessary if the primary source becomes unavailable and the transmitter is connected to a viable secondary source It is also possible to make this occur automatically using the Single source Auto setup See Transmitter configuration for details To change to an alternative input source Access the AdderLink POD Manage
14. AdderLink DV104T User Guide Contents Introduction Welcom Eenmaa a S 2 Operating 9 e serr ERRERA qua UE Ere ep bu gelo AAAA 3 Single SOURCE mode attesa er ete 3 Dual so rce Tode ap RE Eb eet te bebsite bes 3 Adderlink DV I04T fedt res ce eret rte 4 Supplied CEMS centena nsn hatc aa u au c tL 5 Optional extrai Senne on 6 Installation T CE OMS 7 MOUNCINE 7 Using the rear mounting slot u 7 ADMI CONNECCION S senne ana peu trt 8 Using Adder locking HDMI connectors 8 eie 9 Receiver 10 11 Configuration 12 Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager 12 Using the AdderLink POD Manager eere 13 System Overview elemefite usano ndetieniitii be lc beetles bae 13 Receiver COMM SUP AU ON u s tton pee sex 14 Transmitter config I abl o citeriore ta 15 System Config U XEIORI sss conteste to Up ene eerte rep 17
15. DID obtained from the display on port 1 Similarly 1 2 2 3 or 4 to select the screen connected to ports 2 3 or 4 Transparent from display Copy the EDID from the selected display and re read it whenever the display becomes active This allows the EDID to change dynamically if a different display is connected to the selected port esrc parameter is used when controlling the EDID for input esrc2 controls input 2 The value of the esrcl esrc2 parameter is the port number 1 4 on the ALDVIO4T through which the selected display is connected To select this mode emodl emod2 2 cgi bin api emodl 2 amp esrcl 1 HTTP 1 1 GET cgi bin api emod2 2 amp esrc2 1 HTTP 1 1 This example shows the EDID obtained from the display on port 1 Similarly 1 2 2 3 or 4 to select the screen connected to ports 2 3 or 4 ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 26 Status Operation Get status The operation to get the status fetches all the information about the topology and status of the ALDV 047 its inputs connections to ALV IOOR units their status and that of the attached screens The request to get the status is GET status tree HTTP 1 1 The response is an HTTP response containing a status code followed by headers and a body containing a JSON encoded array of object A typical example of a response is ad at Im ad p l1n ip a
16. Disables all screens so they do not display a picture most screens will go into standby mode This is intended to blank all screens when not in use overnight etc GET cgi bin api screenl 0 HTTP 1 1 Enable all screens Enables all screens so they display a picture This is the opposite of disable all screens and is used to restore the display which was previously disabled This command will enable all screens regardless of whether they were disabled by the disable all screens command or disable individual screen command GET cgi bin api screenl 1 HTTP 1 1 Disable individual screen Disable an individual screen so it does not display a picture most screens will go into standby mode The screen is identified by the port number 1 4 of the ALDVIO4T to which it is attached This is intended to blank all screens when not in use overnight etc GET cgi bin api port l screenl 0 HTTP 1 1 GET cgi bin api port 2 screenl 0 HTTP 1 1 GET cgi bin api port 3 screenl 0 HTTP 1 1 GET cgi bin api port 4 screenl 0 HTTP 1 1 Enable screen Enables an individual screen so it displays a picture This is the opposite of disable screen command and is used to restore the display which was previously disabled This command will enable a screen regardless of whether it was disabled by the disable all screens command or disable individual screen command GET cgi bin api port 1 screenl 1 HTTP 1 GET cgi bin api port 2 screenl 1
17. NFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX POD Manager january 16 14 TEM OVERVIEW ONFIGURATION ITTER CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ste yst DHCP T IF n Ne curit ddre mask te ADDER POD Manager January 1 014 STEM OVERVIEW Logon curit RECEIVER CONFIGURATION stem IP Address TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION tem Nelmasi em IP Gate SYSTEM CONFIGURATION POD Manager ERVIEW Username IVER NFIGURATION e admin MITTER CONFIGURA SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Username POD Monoger inua EM OVERVIEW RECEIVER CONFIGURATION TRANSMITTER NFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION m Port 1 Port 2 a Port Port 4 ZADDER Operation In operation most AdderLink DV installations require no intervention once configured The transmitter unit takes care of all connection control behind the scenes and AdderLink POD Manager provides suitable management tools for remote monitoring MANAGING THE INSTALLATION The AdderLink POD Manager provides a clear and intuitive overview of the installation that allows you to take swift action if necessary To display the System Overview page within AdderLink POD Manager Use a computer that is directly or indirectly i e via a network switch connected to the ALDVIO4T transmitter If you need to make a temporary connection see the section Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager 2 Run a web browser on y
18. R INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 20 Further information This chapter contains a variety of information including the following Getting assistance see right Troubleshooting Appendix Network cables for use with digital extenders Appendix B Management API specification 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 and updates www adder com support Check the Support section of the adder com website for the latest solutions and firmware updates Adder Forum forum adder com Use our forum to access FAQs and discussions Technical support www adder com contact support form For technical support use the contact form in the Support section of the adder com website your regional office will then get in contact with you ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem While attempting a firmware upgrade the web browser reports that there is no data or a similar message This error is caused by cached data error as a result of a previously failed upgrade at tempt It is necessary to clear the browser s cache Remedy Using the browser settings clear its internal cache or alternatively r
19. Re apply power to the transmitter and then release the reset button To restore default settings use a straightened out paperclip to press and hold the recessed reset button while power is applied After reset the following default settings will be restored Username admin Password password P address 192 168 1 22 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 0 IMPORTANT You are strongly recommended to set a new username and password as soon as possible See the section To manage authorized users and their passwords for details ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 22 APPENDIXA Cables for use with digital extenders Introduction The demands of extending high resolution DVI and HDMI digital video signals are considerable and mean that it is not possible to use cabling to achieve the maximum extension distance of 50 meters large video bandwidth involved means that to achieve the best possible performance from digital extenders it is vital that the correct cabling is chosen There are three important factors to consider when choosing a cable for use with digital extenders IMPORTANT Please remember that even though they use network style cables the link ports of the modules are NOT Ethernet ports and must not be connected to network switches or any other devices Types of cable Twisted pair cables can have either solid or stranded conductors So
20. and disable all screens This option allows you to easily send all connected screens into standby mode and similarly bring them all back to full operation at the click of a button When the Disable all Screens command is sent each receiver removes its video signal which causes the connected screen to enter power saving standby mode When you disable any screens their corresponding graphical representation within the System Overview page will be 1 shown in black until they are re enabled gt Access the AdderLink POD Manager 2 On the left side click the Transmitter Configuration button or click the transmitter image within the System Overview 3 Click the Disable all Screens button or the Enable all Screens button as appropriate To view EDID source port details Useful for troubleshooting purposes you can view various details related to the EDID information that is being presented to the video source s linked to the transmitter s HDMI input s This includes the source mode being used Default Cloned or Transparent the preferred resolution and pixel clock values as well as the whole raw hex data that is being presented Access the AdderLink POD Manager 2 On the left side click the Transmitter Configuration button or click the transmitter image within the System Overview 3 Click the Show EDID port or Show EDID port 2 option The EDID information for the chosen port will be shown 2 ADDER FURTHER I
21. connection will not be stable as the teeth will try to but are unable to penetrate the solid center conductor The teeth will then slide off the solid core and not make a stable contact Types of shielding The third and final factor in determining the cable to be used in digital extension is shielding The shielding protects the cable from two types of interference internal crosstalk and external interference Internal crosstalk is the interference between the different pairs inside the cable External interference is any interference that comes from outside the cable This is caused by many things proximity to mobile phones bundling cables together or running them over lighting fixtures Internal crosstalk is most detrimental to digital extension as the signals cannot be recovered after experiencing crosstalk You are left with a black screen The most common type of shielding is Screened Unshielded Twisted Pair S UTP This has an overall shield and will protect the signal from external interference However it does not provide any protection from crosstalk The next type of shielding is Shielded Twisted Pair STP This has four individual shields one for each data pair This is good for protecting the signal from internal crosstalk but does not provide an overall shield to protect against external interference If you combine the two types of shielding together you have Screened Shielded Twisted Pair S STP This is also sometimes referred t
22. d 1 1n hl vrx i nxf pp imm ad 2 l1n hl rx nr sw 1 flt HEDS nd DELL br Descriptive text Sadest ha d exe wae x eis There are 6 objects of 2 types and object is identified by the value of its ad attribute Input type The first two objects represent the 2 HDMI inputs Each object has two attributes ad and In Waid alb 1 ir identifies the port a input b input 2 input is red disconnected bad s Sag input is good connected good Output type The remaining 4 objects represent the 4 output ports and the ALDV O0Rs and displays connected to them Each object has 2 attributes ad and In plus four optional attributes sw flt and nd 51121314 ln hs sin hi vin hr identifies the port output 4 output 4 output is not in use output is connected output is not connected rx nr screen not displaying signal rx ng screen is displaying signal rx na screen is in unknown state cannot be contacted orange on display rx nb screen is in disabled state black on display sw 20251 sw 2 2 screen is switched to input may or may not be displaying image see rx screen is switched to input 2 may
23. devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not attempt to service the units yourself 2 v Do not use to link between buildings 5 9 H The four LINK interfaces RJ45 style connectors of the transmitter must only be connected to AdderLink DV receivers not connect these interfaces to any other devices particularly network or telecommunications equipment 2 lt a a 2 lt ze z x z 29 RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY A Category 5 or better twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances European EMC directive 2004 108 EC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interferenc
24. e If the transmitter has been previously configured and those settings are unknown see the Troubleshooting section for details about reverting to the default settings Logging out There is no log out option You merely need to close the browser that you are using to access the POD Manager To temporarily connect a computer to the network port If you need to make a temporary connection for configuration purposes use a standard patch cable cross over or straight connections are both supported to link the Ethernet 10 100 network port computer s network port Temporary link from your computer of the transmitter unit to your ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX Using the AdderLink POD Manager The browser based AdderLink POD Manager allows you to configure monitor System Overview elements and manage all aspects of the installation The System Overview is the first page to HDMI Inputs be displayed and provides a graphical overview of the installation as sensed by the The line appearance and number colors indicate the status of the two HDMI inputs AV Both HDMI inputs One HDMI input active Both HDMI inputs active the other inactive inactive transmitter Remote outputs The screen and line colors indicate the current status for each remote output The number 3 No receiver is attached signified by short line and no screen 3 The screen is registered active and di
25. e to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Compliance Statement United States This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly
26. eing provided to it via the link cable ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX SUPPLIED ITEMS ALDVIO4K KIT ADDER z i lt wn z Information wallet containing z AdderLink DV104T If adhesive rubber f transmitter unit Quick start guid Safety docum 5 9 rm U lt lt RYZ AdderLink DV100 EN receivers x 4 AS 5 a EE SE S gt 2 0 2 OPTIONAL EXTRAS ADDER AdderLink DV120 DVI D receiver Part number ALDV I20R INSTALLATION CAT7 shielded foiled twisted pair S FTP network cable 50m Part number VSCAT7 50 HDMI cable with locking connectors 1 5 Part number VSCD12 CONFIGURATION OPERATION Rack fascia plate Part number ALDV RMK FASCIA FURTHER INFORMATION 19 3U rack mount chassis kit Part number ALDV RMK CHASSIS INDEX Installation MOUNTING There are three main mounting methods for the transmitter unit Rack fascia plate The supplied four self adhesive rubber feet The optional fascia plate plus screws allows the transmitter to be secured within a standard rack chassis The rear mounting slot Optional rack fascia plate and rack mount chassis Using the rear mounting slot The slot at the rear of AdderLink DV104T unit allows it to be hung upon a fixed screw that protrudes from the mounting surface
27. estart the browser Problem A receiver has been replaced however its orange screen represen tation within the System Overview page remains shown Each receiver has a unique identity code Even though the replacement receiver is working correctly it is not the one that is registered with the transmitter For further details please see the section Rescanning the System Overview Remedy Within the System Overview page click the Rescan System option Problem A screen has been replaced with a different model however the replacement is not showing the video output correctly It is possible that the EDID Extended Display Identification Data information being used by the source device is incompatible with the replacement screen The transmitter has several methods for dealing with EDID information For further details please see the section To choose the screen configurations used to inform the HDMI sources Remedy Try changing the EDID port x option to Transparent in order to force the transmitter to read the EDID information from the new screen Problem The transmitter is inaccessible because the username and or password have been forgotten or the IP address is unknown Remedy You need to reset the transmitter back to its default settings Remove power from the transmitter 2 Usea narrow implement such as a straightened out paperclip to push and hold the recessed reset button located near to the power connector 3
28. for six seconds to provide visual identification ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX Transmitter configuration Within the AdderLink POD Manager you can access the Transmitter configuration page in either of two ways Click the Transmitter Configuration button or In the System Overview click the transmitter image The configuration page will be displayed Manage In this page you can Determine the operation mode and how the various receivers and their screens are allied with the HDMI input s Choose which screen configurations EDID are used to inform the HDMI source s Enable and disable all screens such that they are sent into standby mode when disabled To determine the operating mode The operating mode and the related input switching mode are fundamental to determining how the AdderLink DV104T links the HDMI inputs through to the remote screens For explanations of each mode please see the section Operating modes Access the AdderLink POD Manager 2 On the left side click the Transmitter Configuration button or click the transmitter image within the System Overview 3 Within the main section of the page choose the required Operating Mode Single source to use a single HDMI input at a time or Dual source to use both HDMI inputs simultaneously When you change to the Dual source setting the other options will change accordingl
29. it The unit also has a management API via the same HTTP interface This allows the status topology and configuration to be managed from another application via HTTP commands Only the first line of the HTTP method is required as the URI contains all the required information to perform the requested operation API Overview The API allows monitoring of the following Status of the ALDV104T unit Status of the two HDMI inputs to the ALDVI04T Topology of the connections to ALDVIOOR units Status of up to four ALDV IOOR units connected to the ALDV I 04T Status of the screens connected to the ALDVIOOR units Status of the connections between the ALDV I O4T and the ALDV1 00s The following aspects of the ALDVI04T and the connected ALDV 1005 can be controlled e HDMI input routed to all ALDV 100s Automatic input switching mode Enable disable of all connected screens Enable disable of individual screens Source of the EDID presented at each HDMI input API Operation Message Structure All operations of the API are performed using a URI contained an HTTP request The control and configuration operations are performed by the following request GET cgi bin api params HTTP 1 1 Where lt params gt is one or more URI parameters to describe the operation to be performed The response is an HTTP response The first line contains the status code indicating the success or failure of the operation
30. ivers To connect the network port Use a standard patch cable to link the Ethernet 10 100 network port of the transmitter unit to a nearby network switch For details about using the browser based AdderLink POD Manager please see the section Accessing the AdderLink POD Manager For details about the management API please see Appendix B Connection to standard network switch ADDER INSTALLATION FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INDEX Receiver connections Connections to the receivers are made using standard shielded twisted pair network cables of Category 6 S STP or S FTP or better The use of shielded cables is important to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances For best results Adder recommends S FTP CAT7 cable such as Adder part number VSCAT7 50 The total link length to any receiver should not exceed 50 meters 160 feet Patch panels or cable couplers should only be used close to the transmitter unit connected by patch cables of no more than 2m in length The overall cable run must be reduced by 5m if a coupling is used Please see Appendix A for further details about extender cables To connect a link cable For each of the four links use shielded network cable of Category 6 or better to join the receiver to one of the four LINK ports Any of the LINK ports can be used in a
31. lid cables come in bulk spools and are often referred to as infrastructure or bulk cabling They are less flexible than stranded cables but have less attenuation These cables are typically run throughout a building and terminate at the rear of a wall plate Solid Stranded Stranded cabling is found in patch cables and is intended to connect the front of the wall plate to the extender or computer using RJ45 connectors They need to be more flexible because the cabling gets disconnected and connected constantly For a digital extender application solid conductor cables give a better performance as these allow for a higher bandwidth and have less attenuation Ideally a thickness of 22 should be used Types of RJ45 connector For each type of cable there is also an associated RJ45 connector It is important that the correct type of connector is used for the type of cabling Insulation displacement RJ45 connectors are designed to work with solid conductor cables while insulation piercing RJ45 connectors are designed to work with stranded conductor cables Insulation displacement Insulation piercing The teeth of the insulation displacement connectors are designed to straddle and hug the sides of the solid center conductor of the cable The teeth of the insulation piercing connectors penetrate the middle of the cable and nest in between the stranded wires If insulation piercing connectors are used on solid core cable then the
32. loned and Transparent Both of these options will copy and use the EDID information from the display screen that is selected in the adjacent Screen field once you click the Save button The entries available within the Screen field will depend upon which screens are attached to the receivers at the time The difference between the Cloned and Transparent modes is that a Cloned EDID will continue to be used even if the screen from which it was copied is replaced with a different type Whereas in Transparent mode the EDID of the replacement screen will automatically be taken and used in place of the original Access the AdderLink POD Manager 2 On the left side click the Transmitter Configuration button or click the transmitter image within the System Overview 3 Within the main section of the page choose the most appropriate EDID mode for the required HDMI input entry EDID Port source or EDID Port 2 source Default to use an internally held general purpose EDID Cloned to copy and use the EDID of the current Screen entry such that it will persist even if that screen is replaced Transparent to copy and use the EDID of the current Screen entry such that it will automatically change if that screen is replaced 4 Adjacent to the HDMI Input entry EDID Port source or EDID Port 2 source select the Screen name if required 5 Click the Save button to copy and apply the chosen EDID to the HDMI input port To enable
33. may not be displaying image see rx SH Sie i p Sog 3 SAE 3 596 Name lt br gt Description Hot Plug not detected from display EDID not successfully read from display Display not selected this input source Signal not detected at output to display Name of screen and descriptive text stored in receiver continued ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 27 Output type continued Typical outputs are ad 1 l1n hs notin use It ny ng ny connected to input all good b de doo nr Meg 1l rote HEDS connected to input not displaying signal No Hotplug EDID signal or display detected Cable unplugged Mad mp b me dd a connected to input not displaying signal No signal detected Input ALDV 04 not connected m in hi dp w id sw a y connected to input not displaying signal Display not detected Input source on display not selected Saat sur CLA se Hes Ere EF ys E Hoa r s FPE flt s REDS 1 j I HE l br Description of screen connected to input not displaying signal No Hotplug
34. ny order or can be left vacant if not required 2 a Pd 7 Maximum link length is 50 meters N however this must be reduced by Nu 5 meters if a coupling i e patch gt cable is used 2 gt i a M N At the remote end connect the link cable to the module and then connect the module to the HDMI socket of the screen If DVI D connections are required at the remote end substitute the supplied ALDVIOOR modules for ALDV I 20R units These convert the HDMI signals to DVI D note that audio is not supported within the DVI specification IMPORTANT These NOT Ethernet ports must not be connected to network switches or any devices other than the ALDVIOOR or ALDVI2OR receivers ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX Power adapter connection IMPORTANT Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety information section of this guide In particular do not use an unearthed power socket or extension cable ADDER To connect the power adapter z Attach the output connector of the power adapter country specific power supplies 2 Connect the main body of the power adapter to a nearby earthed mains outlet The 9 are available to the power input socket on the left side of the rear panel transmitter has no power switch so it will begin operation as soon as
35. o as Shielded Foil Twisted Pair S FTP This has four individual shields one for each pair and an overall shield S STP is the best cable to protect against any interference and is the cable choice to be used for digital KVM extension ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 23 Adder recommends We recommend the following two types of cable Patch Cables Daetwyler 7702P flex This is stocked by Adder with the following part number VSCAT7 50 This is a 50m length of Daetwyler 7702P terminated with HRS RJ45 connectors CU 7702 4P flex Flexible data cable S FTP Cat 7 AWG26 Inner conductor AW G26 bare copper wire stranded Wire 0 99 Screen pair Alu PETP foil Screen Tinned braided copper Sheath FR PVC grey RAL 7035 4 2 w Bulk Cables Daetwyler 7120 with Harting RJ Industrial 10G RJ45 connectors CU 7120 Data cable S FTP Cat 7A AWG 23 2 Inner Conductor AW G23 bare copper wire Wire 1 5 mm Screen Pair Alu PETP foil Screen Tinned braided copper Outer Sheath 5 4 3 1 FRNC LSOH orange RAL 2003 N ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX 24 APPENDIX B Management API specification Introduction The AdderLink DV104T is monitored and managed by a web interface This provides topology and status information and allows configuration of the transmitter unit plus the receiver units connected to
36. onfiguration page for any receiver in either of two ways Click the Receiver Configuration button and then click the required Port number entry or n the System Overview click the appropriate screen image The configuration page will be displayed POD Man The page includes the following An Identify button that will cause the connected receiver to identify itself The name of the attached screen if present as derived from the screen s EDID An Enable Disable Screen option that allows you to administratively blank out i e send into standby mode the attached screen A Screen description field so that you may add suitably descriptive text such as the screen location particularly useful in large distributed installations When you make any change click the Save button If there are any detected issues with the receiver or the screen information will be displayed within this page as well as the System Overview page PORT 1 To identify receivers When multiple receivers are located next to each other it can be difficult to single out a particular unit The Identify option within the configuration page for each receiver is useful for this purpose Access the AdderLink POD Manager 2 On the left side click the Receiver Configuration button 3 On the left side click the required port number 4 Click the Identify button orange and green indicators on the chosen receiver will alternate
37. our computer and enter the IP address of the ALDVIO4T transmitter The default setting is 192 168 1 22 The System Overview page of the AdderLink POD Manager should be shown ADDER Use the Rescan System option to ensure the displayed details are fully up to date Within the AdderLink POD Manager you can View the real time overview of the installation See the section System overview elements for explanations of the various line and screen colors Ensure that the graphical view of installation is fully updated See Rescanning the System Overview React to an input source failure and switch to the alternative input if available See the section Changing to an alternative input source Enable and disable all screens such that they are sent into standby mode when disabled See the section Enabling and disabling all screens Make alterations to key transmitter or receiver settings Administer network settings user accounts and firmware upgrades For explanations of the various line and screen colors please see the section System overview elements ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX Rescanning the System Overview During power up the transmitter will scan the network of connected receivers to determine their layout and harvest their EDID information The details gleaned are also used to populate the System Overview shown left All AdderLink DV
38. r 2 If the System Overview is not already showing see left click the System Overview button 3 Click the Switch to input x option where x is the alternative input source to the one currently being used The transmitter will immediately switch to the requested input source Note When you use the Switch to port x option the transmitter will change to Single source mode and will switch all outputs to the chosen source port The transmitter will not check whether a valid video feed is available on the intended HDMI input Within the System Overview if the intended input source is shown in red then no valid signal is currently available Enabling and disabling all screens This option allows you to easily send all connected screens into standby mode and similarly bring them all back to full operation at the click of a button When the Disable all Screens command is sent each receiver removes its video signal which causes the connected screen to enter power saving standby mode When you disable any screens their corresponding graphical representation within the System Overview page will be shown in black until they are re enabled 2 To enable and disable all screens 1 Access the AdderLink POD Manager 2 On the left side click the Transmitter Configuration button or click the transmitter image within the System Overview 3 Click the Disable all Screens button or the Enable all Screens button as appropriate ADDER FURTHE
39. r VSCD 12 to join another port on the same or different computer to the secondary HDMI input port 2 of the transmitter unit 2 Secondary lt HDMI video audio input O Primary Using Adder locking HDMI connectors The cables supplied by Adder feature a locking mechanism to prevent accidental disconnections Please follow the procedures below when inserting and removing them Indicators gt The HDMI input ports each have an Insertion adjacent recessed orange indicator to 6 With the locking collar 2 Push the locking provide useful configuration feedback as o pulled back to show collar forward follows the to show red On The port is active and routed connector A using the AdderLink POD Manager to a receiver 2 Flashing port is active but is Locking collar not currently routed to a receiver For E gt Ta IMPORTANT Do not attempt insert remove T RAE e ans 7 the connector while the red band is shown P P yp Removal Pull the locking 2 Gently pull collar back to the connector show green i to disengage it from the 5 socket z Network connection The AdderLink DV104T transmitter contains a sophisticated browser based configuration monitoring and management system This system is made available through a standard Ethernet connection to allow remote access and control of the transmitter unit and its linked rece
40. splaying an output 3 The screen has been administratively Use the Rescan System The input lines shown The green screen and the blue 3 disabled Te placed into standb option to ensure the here indicate that HDMI line leading to it indicate that ye p y displayed details are fully input l is active while remote link 3 is operating mode for power saving purposes up to date input 2 is inactive and the screen is correctly registered with the transmitter Transmitter has lost contact with the registered receiver and its screen the output status is unknown e g link Note Status information about the inputs and outputs is also provided by the LED indicators cable disconnected located next to each connector on the transmitter unit See AdderLink DV O4T features for There te andes The conditions detected Monitor is not connected Monitor is not powered Incorrect i p selected on monitor No active video on i p to transmitter This feature is display screen dependent It works by detecting the loading on the HDMI outputs from the receiver modules However some screens load their HDMI lines even when they are not displaying the video feed within each screen shows which of the two HDMI inputs is being routed to that screen ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX Receiver configuration Within the AdderLink POD Manager you can access the c
41. y 2 If you chose Dual source jump to step 5 However if you chose Single source you now need to determine the Input switching scheme 4 For Single source mode now choose the required Input switching scheme Fixed to use one HDMI input to feed all four receivers regardless of the status of that source Auto to use one HDMI input as an initial source and also provide automatic switchover from that HDMI input to the other when either the initial source is lost or the second source becomes active The transmitter will switch back to the initial source when either its status changes or the second source is removed 5 Choose the required Source option s The remaining setting s on this page will depend upon the choice you made in step 3 above For Single source choose the primary source HDMI or HDMI 2 For Dual source choose the appropriate source for each output 1 or HDMI 2 6 Click the Save button to apply your changes continued ADDER FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION INDEX To choose the screen configurations used to inform the HDMI sources Before an HDMI source can provide video output it needs to be informed about the capabilities and requirements of the attached screens The AdderLink POD Manager lets you choose from three different EDID Extended Display Identification Data sources Default A standard EDID retained by the transmitter will be used C
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