KRAMER 616T Dual Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter and Receiver User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Kramer
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KRAMER 616T Dual Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter and Receiver
616T/R Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time. For more
detailed information, go to http://bit.ly/k-prod-downloads to download the
latest manual or scan the QR code on the left.
Check what’s in the box
- 616T/R Two-Fiber Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter Receiver
- 2 Power supplies (5V DC)
- 1 Quick Start sheet
Save the original box and packaging in case you need to return your 616T/R to the factory for service.
Capture the EDID
Capture the EDID of the display device if the display has a resolution
different than 2560×1600.
- Connect the power to the display.
- Connect the power to the 616T.
- Push the EDID button.
- Connect the 616T directly to the display device (the LED flashes and turns off after about 7-8 seconds).
- When the LED is off, disconnect the 616T from the display.
Connect the transmitter/receiver pair
- Connect the power to the 616R.
- Connect the LC fiber cables to the 616T and 616R modules.
- Plug the 616T DVI connector directly to the DVI connector of the PC.
- Plug the 616R DVI connector directly to the DVI connector of the display.
- Connect the power to the PC and the display.
Introduction
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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 616T Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter and 616R Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Receiver, which are ideal for the following typical applications:
- Digital flat panel and plasma displays used in medical, commercial and travel applications
- Conference rooms and auditoriums
- Kiosks with digital flat panel displays for presenting information
- LED signboards in streets and stadiums
Getting Started
- Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment
- Review the contents of this user manual
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving the Best Performance
- Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
- Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
- Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality
- Position your Kramer 616T, 616R away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
Safety Instructions
- Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
- Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit
- Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
- Warning: Class 1 Laser Product
- Invisible laser radiation present
- Avoid long-term viewing of laser
- Avoid the use of magnifying viewing aids or instruments (such as binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and magnifying lenses, but not spectacles or contact lenses)
- Avoid placing optical devices in the emitted beam that could cause the concentration of the laser radiation to be increased
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or
incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the
WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European
Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment,
recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on
arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements
in your particular country go to our recycling pages at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/
Overview
The 616T and 616R are a small and lightweight fiber optic transmitter and receiver pair that transmit uncompressed resolutions up to WQXGA (2560×1600 @60Hz) or WQUXGA (3840×2400 @33Hz vertical refresh rate) over dual link DVI to a range of up to 500 meters (1640 feet) over duplex multimode fiber optic cable with two LC connectors. The 616T converts dual link DVI signals to optical signals that it transmits to the 616R. The 616R decodes the optical signals back to a dual link DVI signal.
The 616T and 616R feature:
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A maximum data rate of 13.5Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel)
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Supported resolutions – HDTV: 480p, 720p, 1080p;
Vesa: VGA to WQUXGA @33Hz (XGA not supported) -
A range of up to 500m (1640ft) (multimode)
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Duplex multimode fiber optic cable with two LC connectors (Kramer C- 2LC/2LC series)
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EDID capture that copies and stores the EDID from a display device (616T)
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Standards compliance – supports DVI1.0, fully implemented by fiber-optic communication and DDC2B by virtual DDC
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Compliance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 and 2 of FCC and CE
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Laser standards compliance – IEC 60825-1, FDA 21CFR1040;
Laser Class 1: Safety of laser products -
No EMI/RFI from the interconnecting cable
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HDTV compatibility, no HDCP compliance
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Two external 5V DC power adapters (supplied)
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NanoTools size
Powering the 616T and the 616R
Your 616T/616R pair comes with two 5V DC power adapters. The 616R module
must always be powered by the power adapter. The 616T can be powered either by
an external power adapter or internally from the 5V pin on the DVI card of the
computer. The 616T automatically detects if it is being powered via the
external power adapter, and if so, the internal power supply is cut off. Use
of the external power adapter for the 616T is strongly recommended for better
performance.
Using the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI System
- Capture the EDID of the display device (see Section 4.1)
- Connect the detachable optical DVI transmitter and receiver (see Section 4.2)
- Avoid pitfalls when using the 616T and 616R (see Section 4.3)
Capturing the EDID
The 616T and 616R are connected via one dual link channel. The EDID of the
display device is captured by the transmitter for the computer to read.
The factory default EDID is set to WQXGA (2560×1600). If your display has this
resolution, you do not need to capture the EDID.
You can capture the EDID of the display device on the 616T so that when the
computer connects to the 616T, it reads the virtual EDID information and
identifies the display device. This procedure is performed only once for the
connected display device. After storing the EDID, the system can be connected
and disconnected without having to set the EDID again. If the display device
is replaced, the new EDID must be set on the 616T transmitter.
To capture the EDID of a display device, do the following:
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Power the display on.
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Connect the 5V power adapter to the power socket of the 616T, and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
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Push the EDID button (illustrated in Figure 1), using a thin screwdriver.
The status LED lights. -
Connect the 616T unit directly to the display device.
The status LED flashes rapidly while reading the EDID and turns off after about 7-8 seconds. -
Disconnect the 616T from the display.
Connecting the Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI System
To connect the 616T Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Transmitter with the
616R Dual-Link Detachable Optical DVI Receiver, as the example in Figure 3
illustrates, do the following:
- Capture the EDID of the display device (see Section 4.1).
- Connect the 616R to the 5V DC power adapter and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. The LED lights.
- Connect the duplex LC fiber cable to the 616T and 616R modules, one connector at a time, as illustrated in Figure 2.
- Plug the 616T DVI connector directly to the DVI connector of the computer. Do not use any intermediate cable or adapter between them, and connect cables 1 and 2 as indicated in Figure 2.
- Connect the 616R DVI connector directly to the DVI connector of the display device.
- Turn on the computer power and then turn on the display device power.
- If the transmitter does not power up, connect the 5V power adapter to the 616T transmitter, and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
You can use the power supplied through a DVI pin from the graphic cards instead of using the power adapter. After completing the installation, if the system does not seem to work properly, reconnect the power adapter while the system is powered.
Avoiding Pitfalls During Operation
- Check that all the AC and DC plugs and jacks used by the external power supplies are firmly connected
- Check that the DVI ports are firmly plugged into the computer and the display device, and be sure that the transmitter and receiver modules are correctly plugged into the computer and display device, respectively
- Check if the computer and display are powered on and properly booted
- Reset the system by unplugging and then replugging the transmitter DVI port or receiver DVI port and then reboot the system
If the screen is distorted or displays noise:
- Check if the graphics resolution is properly set
- Go to Display Properties of Windows and check the settings
- Be sure that the resolution is set for WQXGA (2560 x 1600) at 60Hz, or WQUXGA (3840×2400 @33Hz vertical refresh rate) (not to the unsupported XGA resolution)
- Reset the system
- Disconnect and reconnect the optical DVI cables
Be sure that at all times the cables are stored and used away from liquid or dirt.
Technical Specifications
INPUTS:| DVI IN (616T), 1 duplex multimode fiber optic with 2 LC connectors
(616R)
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OUTPUTS:| 1 duplex multimode fiber optic with 2 LC connectors (616T), DVI OUT
(616R)
RESOLUTION:| 13.5Gbps (2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel) WQUXGA, 33Hz
(XGA is not supported)
MAX. RANGE:| 500m (1640ft) for WQUXGA (3840×2400) at 33Hz refresh rate.
POWER CONSUMPTION:| 5V DC, 430mA max. (616T); 350mA max. (616R)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:| 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:| -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:| 10% to 85%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS:| 3.9 cm x 7.2 cm x 1.5 cm (1.5″ x 2.8″ x 0.75″) W, D, H
WEIGHT:| 0.14kg (0.31lbs) approx.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:| 2 power supplies: 5V DC/1A
OPTIONS:| C-2LC/2LC 2 LC fiber optic cable
Specifications are subject to change without notice at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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