ATLONA AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT Omega 4K/UHD HDMI Over HDBaseT TX/RX with USB Installation Guide

Installation Guide
AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT

Omega™ 4K/UHD
HDMI Over HDBaseT TX/RX with USB
AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT

AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT Omega 4K/UHD HDMI Over HDBaseT TX/RX with USB

The Atlona AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT is an HDBaseT extender for video up to 4K/60 4:2:0, plus embedded audio, control, and USB over distances up to 130 feet (40 meters) for 4K/UHD, and up to 230 feet (70 meters) for 1080p/60 video. Part of the OmegaTM Series of integration products for modern AV communications and collaboration, the OME-EX-KIT-LT is HDCP 2.2 compliant and extends IR and RS-232 control signals. The integrated USB extension addresses the challenge of connecting between USB devices at remote locations, and is ideal for software video conferencing and touch or interactive displays. The transmitter includes a USB 2.0 host interface for a PC, plus two peripheral devices such as a speakerphone, microphone, or keyboard and mouse. The receiver provides two USB interfaces for devices such as a camera, soundbar, or display.*

Package Contents

1 x AT-OME-EX-TX-LT
1 x AT-OME-EX-RX-LT
2 x Captive screw connectors, 4-pin
1 x Captive screw connector, 2-pin
1 x AT-IR-CS-TX 4 x Mounting plates
8 x Mounting screws
1 x 48 V DC power supply
1 x Installation Guide

IMPORTANT: Visit http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT for the latest firmware updates.

• Both the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and AT-OME-EX-RX-LT are not compatible with the AT-UHDHDVS-300 system for extending USB.

AT-OME-EX-TX-LT

1. DEVICE
   Connect up to two USB devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, etc.) to these ports. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device interface.

2. HOST
   Connect a USB cable from this port to the host computer.

3. FW
   Connect a micro-USB to USB-A cable from this port, to a computer, to update the firmware. Refer to Updating the Firmware (page 10) for more information.

4. PWR / LINK
   The PWR LED indicator will glow green when the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT is powered. The ATOME-EX-RX-LT supplies power to the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT over HDBaseT. The LINK LED indicator glows yellow when a solid link is established between the AT- OME-EX-TX-LT and AT-OME-EX-RX-LT. Refer to LED Indicators (page 6) for more information.

5. TEST
   Press and release this button to test the integrity of the HDBaseT connection, between the transmitter and the receiver. If the connection is good, then the TEST LED indicator will glow bright green. Refer to Testing the HDBaseT Connection (page 7) for more information.

6. RS-232 / IR
   Connect the included 4-pin captive screw block to this receptacle. Refer to RS-232 and IR (page 4) for more information.

7. HDBaseT OUT
   Connect a category cable from this port to the HDBaseT IN port of the AT-OME- EX-RX-LT or other PoE-compatible receiver.

8. HDMI IN
   Connect an HDMI cable from this port to the source device.

AT-OME-EX-RX-LT

1. DEVICE
   Connect up to two USB 2.0 devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard, etc.) to these ports. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device.

2. FW
   Connect a micro-USB to USB-A cable from this port, to a computer, to update the firmware. Refer to Updating the Firmware (page 10) for more information.

3. PWR / LINK
   The PWR LED indicator will glow green when the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT is powered. The LINK LED indicator glows yellow when a solid link is established between the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and AT-OME-EX-RX-LT. Refer to LED Indicators (page 6) for more information.

4. DC 48V
   Connect the included 2-pin captive screw block from this receptacle to the power supply. This connection supplies power to the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT. Refer to Power (page 4) for more information.

5. RS-232 / IR
   Connect the included 4-pin captive screw block to this receptacle. Refer to RS-232 and IR (page 4) for more information.

6. HDBaseT IN
   Connect a category cable from this port to the HDBaseT OUT port of the AT-OME- EX-TXLT. The AT-OME-EX-TX-LT is powered by the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT over HDBaseT.

7. HDMI OUT
   Connect an HDMI cable from this port to the display (sink) device.

RS-232 and IR

The AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT provides pass-through transport of RS-232 protocol and/or IR over HDBaseT, which allows communication between a control system and an RS-232 or IR device. This step is optional.

1. Use wire strippers to remove a portion of the cable jacket.
2. Remove at least 3/16″ (5 mm) from the insulation of the RX, TX, and GND wires for the RS-232 connection.
3. Insert the TX, RX, and GND wires into correct terminal using one of the included 4-pin captive screw connectors.
4. Repeat step 2 for the S and GND wires for the IR connection.
5. Insert the S (signal) wire in to the TX terminal and the ground wire to the GND terminal.
6. Tighten the captive screws to secure the wires in place. Do not over-tighten or use high-torque devices to prevent damage to the connector block.

NOTE: Typical DB9 connectors use pin 2 for TX, pin 3 for RX, and pin 5 for ground. On some devices functions of pins 2 and 3 are reversed. Note that the signal (S) pin for the IR is labeled as “TX” on the port.

Power

1. Locate the included orange captive-screw block, and loosen the screws to allow room to insert the copper wiring.
2. Wire the included power supply to the block, as shown below. Do not use high-torque devices, when securing the wires to the captive-screw terminal block, as this may damage the screws and/or block.

Installation

1. Connect a UHD/HD source to the HDMI IN port on the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT.
2. Connect a UHD/HD display to the HDMI OUT port on the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT.
3. Connect a USB cable from the host computer to the HOST port on the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT.
4. Connect up to two USB devices (speakerphone, etc.) to the DEVICE ports on the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device interface.
5. Connect up to two USB devices (mouse, keyboard, etc.) to the DEVICE ports on the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT. These ports provide 2.5 W per USB device interface.
6. Connect a category cable, from the HDBaseT OUT port on the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT, to the HDBaseT IN port on the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT.
7. OPTIONAL: Connect an RS-232 cable between a control system and the RS-232 port on the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT. Connect the RS-232 device to the RS-232 port on the AT-OME-EXRX-LT. Refer to RS-232 and IR (page 4) for more information.
8. OPTIONAL: OPTIONAL: Connect the included IR emitter to the IR port on the AT-OME-EXRX-LT. Refer to RS-232 and IR (page 4) for more information.
9. Connect the included 48 V DC power supply to the DC 48V power receptacle on the ATOME-EX-RX-LT.
10. Connect the power supply to an available AC outlet.

Cable Recommendation Guidelines

Refer to the tables below for recommended cabling when using Altona products with HDBaseT. The green bars indicate the signal quality when using each type of cable. Higher-quality signals are represented by more bars.

IMPORTANT: Stranded or patch cables are not recommended due to performance issues.

*Atlona recommends TIA/EIA 568-B termination for optimal performance.

LED Indicators

The PWR and LINK LED indicators on both the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and AT-OME-EX-RX- LT provide basic information on the current status of the AT-OME-EX-KIT. The information in the table below applies to both units. Refer to Testing the HDBaseT Connection (page 7) for more information on the TEST LED indicator.

• Verify that the locking connector is securely fastened to the power receptacle.
• Make sure that the power supply is connected to an active AC outlet.
LINK| Description
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Solid yellow | The link integrity between the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and the ATOME- EX-RX-LT is
good.
Flashing yellow | Poor signal integrity between the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT.
• Make sure that the category cable between the HDBaseT IN port on the AT-OME- EX-TX-LT and the HDBaseT OUT port on the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT is secure.
• The category cable may be compromised.  Try using a different category cable.  Make sure that the cable is solid core.  Stranded or patch cables are not recommended.
Off | The link integrity between the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and the ATOME-EX-RX-LT is
compromised.
• Check the category cable between the HDBaseT IN port on the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and the HDBaseT OUT port on the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT.
TEST| Description
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Solid green | Bit Error Rate (BER) and all cable pairs are good.
Solid yellow | BER test has passed, but one or more cable pairs are not good.
Solid red | Both BER and one or more cable pair tests have failed.

Testing the HDBaseT Connection

1. Make sure the AT-OME-EX-KIT-LT is powered. It is unnecessary to disconnect the source and display from the system.

2. Press and release the TEST button on the front panel of the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT.

3. During the test procedure, the TEST LED indicator will begin flashing. Once the test has completed, the LED will return one of the following states:

passed.
Solid yellow | The BER test has passed, but one or more of the cable pairs has failed during the test.
• Make sure that the HDBaseT cable is securely connected between the HDBaseT OUT and HDBaseT IN ports.
• Try replacing the HDBaseT cable and re-test.
Solid red | Both BER and one or more cable pair tests have failed.
• Make sure that the HDBaseT cable is securely connected between the HDBaseT OUT and HDBaseT IN ports.
• Try replacing the HDBaseT cable and re-test.

Mounting Instructions

Both the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and AT-OME-EX-RX-LT include mounting brackets, which can be used to attach the unit to any flat surface. Use the included screws to attach the mounting brackets.

1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the side of the enclosure.

2. Position one of the mounting brackets, as shown below, aligning the holes on the side of the enclosure with one set of holes on the mounting bracket.

3. Use the screws from Step 1 to attach the mounting bracket, plus two additional screws (included) to complete the installation. Four screws should be used to secure each mounting bracket, as shown below.
   Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to attach the second mounting bracket to the opposite side of the unit.

4. Mount the unit to a flat surface using the oval-shaped holes, on each mounting bracket.
   If using a drywall surface, a #6 drywall screw is recommended.

Updating the Firmware

Requirements:

• AT-OME-EX-TX-LT
• AT-OME-EX-RX-LT
• Firmware file
• Computer running Windows
• USB-A to micro-USB cable

1. Disconnect power from the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT.

2. Make sure the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and AT-OME-EX-RX-LT are connected to the HDBaseT ports using a category (CAT-5e or better) cable.
   IMPORTANT: Both units must be connected to apply the firmware update to both the AT-OME-EX-TX-LT and AT-OME-EX-RX-LT. The update process can take up to five minutes to complete.

3. Connect a USB-A to micro-USB cable between the PC and the FW port on the AT-OME-EXTX-LT (transmitter).

4. Power the AT-OME-EX-RX-LT.

5. The USB UPDATE folder will be displayed. If this folder is not displayed, automatically, select the USB UPDATE drive from Windows Explorer.

6. Delete all files from the USB UPDATE drive, if any are present.

7. Drag-and-drop the firmware file to the drive.

8. The PWR LED indicator, on the front panel, will flash green while the unit is being updated. Do not disconnect the USB cable during the update process. When the PWR LED stops flashing and is solid green, the update process will be complete.

Warranty
To view the product warranty, use the following link or QR code:
https://atlona.com/warranty/.|
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English Declaration of Conformity
The English version can be found under the resources tab at:
https://atlona.com/product/at-ome-ex-kit-lt/.|
Chinese Declaration of Conformity
中国RoHS合格声明 由SKU列出於:
https://atlona.com/about-us/china-rohs/.|

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References

• Atlona® AV Solutions - Commercial & Residential
• HDMI Over HDBaseT TX/RX with USB for Huddle Rooms
• HDMI Over HDBaseT TX/RX with USB for Huddle Rooms
• Warranty - Atlona® AV Solutions – Commercial & Education

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