Tripp Lite B150-1A1-DVI DisplayPort to DVI over Cat5 Extender Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Tripp Lite

Table of Contents

Tripp Lite B150-1A1-DVI DisplayPort to DVI over Cat5 Extender
Product Features
Package Includes
Optional Accessories
System Requirements
Installation
Troubleshooting
Warranty and Product Registration
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Tripp Lite B150-1A1-DVI DisplayPort to DVI over Cat5 Extender

Tripp Lite B150-1A1-DVI DisplayPort to DVI over Cat5 Extender-
PRODUCT

Product Features

Converts a DisplayPort video signal for use with a DVI display
Extends a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) @ 60 Hz video signal up to 125 ft.
Supports 24-bit True Color (8 bits per channel)
Micro USB ports supply power to the transmitter and receiver units—no external power supplies required
Plug and play—no software or drivers required

Package Includes

B150-1A1-DVI Transmitter Unit
B150-1A1-DVI Receiver Unit
Screwdriver for Equalization Adjustment
(x2) Micro USB Cables – 3 ft.
Owner’s Manual

Optional Accessories

N202-Series Cat6 24 AWG Solid-Wire Patch Cables
UR05C-Series USB Micro-B Charge-Only Cables
U280-002-W12 2-Port USB Wall Charger
UAC-1B 1-Port USB Wall Charger

System Requirements

Computer with DisplayPort output port
Display with DVI input port

Installation

Note:

Test to make sure the entire installation works properly before pulling cables through ceilings/walls.
To achieve maximum distance and performance, 24 AWG solid-wire Cat5e/6 cables must be used. The use of stranded-wire Cat5e/6 cable or cable with a gauge size higher than 24 AWG will result in a shorter extension distance. All TRIPP LITE N202-Series Cat6 cables are made with 24 AWG solid-wire cabling.
Make sure the power to all connected devices is turned off prior to installation.

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Connect the transmitter unit’s built-in DisplayPort cable to the computer’s DisplayPort output port.
Connect the included USB Micro-B cable to the transmitter unit and a USB port on the computer or a USB wall outlet. The green and orange LEDs on the transmitter unit’s RJ45 ports will illuminate to indicate it is receiving power from the USB Micro-B cable.
Connect the RJ45 port on the transmitter to the RJ45 port on the receiver using the Cat5e/6 cable.
Note: See the installation diagrams for maximum extension distance and video resolutions.
Connect the receiver unit’s built-in DVI cable to a DVI monitor input port.
Connect the included USB Micro-B cable to the receiver unit and a USB port on the display or a USB wall outlet. The green LED on the receiver’s RJ45 port will illuminate to indicate it is receiving power from the USB Micro-B cable.
Power on the DisplayPort source and the DVI display. The orange LED on the receiver unit’s RJ45 port will illuminate to indicate it is receiving a signal from the source.
If necessary, use the Equalization control to adjust the video image. Note: An improper Equalization setting can result in no image being displayed at all. If an image is not displayed on your monitor, try adjusting the Equalization.

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to get an acceptable image after following the installation instructions, try the troubleshooting tips below.

Are the USB Micro-B cables that shipped with the product connected and plugged into a working power source?
For the product to function properly, it must be connected to and receive power from the USB Micro-B cables.
Was the power to the DisplayPort source turned off prior to installation?
If not, restart your computer.
What resolution are you trying to reach?
See the Product Features and Installation sections in this manual for details on maximum distance and resolution. The shorter the extension distance, the higher the resolution you will be able to obtain. If you are not able to receive an acceptable image, try lowering your computer’s video resolution or adjusting the refresh rate.
What type of cabling are you using?
Inferior cabling can result in poor performance, so it is important you use cables that can support the video resolution you are trying to obtain. To achieve maximum distance and resolution, 24 AWG solid-wire UTP cables (such as TRIPP LITE’s N202-Series cables) must be used.
Test your cables to ensure they are working properly.
For example, connect your Cat5e/6 cable between a computer and a network to verify it establishes a network connection.
Do you have any patch panels or other devices between the transmitter and receiver units?
TRIPP LITE’s DisplayPort to DVI over Cat5 Extender Kit is designed to connect directly from the transmitter to the receiver via UTP cable. The more connection points that are between the source and the remote monitor, the more likely that signal degradation will occur, causing poor performance. If you have a patch panel or other device, it should be removed from the installation.
Do you have a splitter, switch, or other device between the computer and transmitter or between the receiver and display?
TRIPP LITE’s DisplayPort to DVI over Cat5 Extender Kit is designed for the transmitter to connect directly with the source computer and for the receiver to connect directly to the display. If you have a splitter, switch, or other device, it should be removed from the installation.
Check your cabling for any damages that may have occurred during installation.
If a cable connector is loosened from being pulled through ceilings/walls or the cable jacket is damaged, causing the wiring to be exposed, you will not be able to achieve maximum performance.
Are the transmitter and/or receiver units located in an area that exposes them to elevated temperatures?
If the product is overheating, it will not function properly.

Warranty and Product Registration

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

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FCC Notice, Class B

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TRIPP LITE could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

WEEE Compliance Information for TRIPP LITE Customers and Recyclers (European Union)

Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from TRIPP LITE they are entitled to:

Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)
Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste

Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide. TRIPP LITE has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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