OPTICIS VGDF-200 VGA to 1-fiber DVI Converter User Manual
- June 6, 2024
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VGDF-200 VGA to 1-fiber DVI Converter
User Manual
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of the VGA to 1-fiber DVI converter,
VGDF-200. This manual contains information that will assist you in installing
and operating the product.
Product Description
The VGDF-200, VGA to 1-fiber DVI converter receives VGA up to WUXGA (1920×1200), 60Hz signal and converts to optical signal and transmits up to transmits 500 meters (1,640feet) over one (1) SC multi-mode fibers. OPTICIS 1-fiber DVI receiver, DVFX-100-R is used as a pair to recover 1 fiber DVI to electrical DVI. The EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) in a display can be read and restored by just connecting one transmitter to the display. This Self-EDID programming feature makes the installation of VGDF-200 more easy and flexible at any variable resolution display system. For your convenience, WUXGA EDID had been stored before shipment as a default.
Shipping Group
- VG-200, VGA to 1-fiber DVI converter: One (1) unit
- AC/DC power adapter: One (1) unit of +5V, 3A (Locking type)
- User Manual
- Option Product: Mounting bracket
System Requirements for Setup
Hardware requirements
- You must have a VGA graphic controller or card having a VGA port in your PC, SUN, or Mac systems. It should support the maximum graphic resolution feature of displays to be connected.
- No special requirements for memory size, CPU speed, and chipsets, if you’ve already properly installed your VGA graphic controllers or cards.
Software requirements
- No special restrictions, if you’ve already properly installed your VGA graphic controller in your OS.
Installation
Important: Please keep the installation procedure below. Improper or no
operation may result if the start-up sequence is not correctly followed.
Step 1
Carefully unpack the contents of the shipping group.
Step 2
Plug and fasten the 5V power adapters to the +5V DC jack on the rear side of
the converter. Ensure that the Power LED is ON (Blue).
Step 3
Please, check if the maximum resolution of the display is WUXGA (1920×1200).
Otherwise, follow the instructions for the Self-EDID Programming Procedure on
pages 1-5.
Step 4
Connect the VGA source to VGA IN port over the VGA cable. If the VGA source is
active, the status LED (Blue) will be turned on.
Step 5
Connect the OPTICAL OUT to 1-fiber DVI receiver, DVFX-100-R over multimode SC-
SC optical fiber.
Step 6
Plug DVFX-100-RX into the DVI input port of the display.
Step 7
If you need on-site monitoring, connect VGA OUT on the front side VGA input
port of the local monitor over the VGA cable.
Note1: The maximum extension length by multi-mode fiber is 500 meters.
Note2: It is recommended NOT to use any intermediate cable or adapter in
between to avoid undesirable performance degradation.
Self-EDID Programming Procedure
The graphic source equipment generally requires display information (EDID)
which contains resolution and timing information of the display.
VGDF-200 supports Self-EDID programming. Below is the procedure that reads the
EDID from the display and stores it in the EEPROM of the converter. We highly
recommend doing Self-EDID once when you install your system with VGDF-200 for
the first time. Follow the steps below to do it correctly.
Note1: If you know that EDID is not required by the user’s VGA source,
Self-EDID programming is not necessary.
Note2: The default EDID in factory ship-out is programmed in the VESA
standard of WUXGA (1920×1200), 60Hz.
Step 1
Connect 5V power adapter to turn on VGDF-200.
Step 2
Power LED (Blue) will be turned ON.
Step 3
Push the EDID button on the rear side of the converter with a narrow pin.
Then, the status LED (Blue) will blink 3 times and turns ON.
Step 4
Connect the VGA OUT port on the front side of the converter to the VGA input
port of the display over the VGA cable. Then the status LED will begin to
blink rapidly. It indicates that it is reading the EDID from the display and
storing it in the EEPROM. After 8~10 sec blinking, the status LED will be
turned OFF and it indicates completion of all procedures.
Step 5
Disconnect the converter from the display.
Troubleshooting
The display shows a black screen.
- Ensure that all plugs and jacks used by external power supplies (both Opticis and others) are firmly connected. Ensure that the Power and status LED are ON.
- Ensure that the video ports are firmly plugged into the PC and display.
- Ensure that the converter and receiver modules are plugged correctly to the PC and display, respectively.
- Check if the PC and display are powered on and properly booted.
- Re-boot up the system while connecting the optical DVI extension module.
The screen is distorted or displays noises.
- Check if the graphic resolution is properly set. Go to the display properties of Windows and tap the settings.
- Ensure that the resolution sets less than WUXGA (1920×1200) at a 60Hz refresh ratio.
- Reset the system. Disconnect and reconnect the optical fiber or 5V power adapters.
Maintenance
No special maintenance is required for the converter and power adapters.
Ensure that the converter and power adapters are stored or used in a benign
environment free from liquid or dirt contamination.
There are no user-serviceable parts. Refer all service and repair issues to
Opticis.
Technical Support and Service
For commercial or general product support, contact your reseller. For
technical service, contact Opticis by email
techsupp@opticis.com or visit its website at
www.opticis.com
Product Specifications
VGDF-200, VGA to 1-fiber DVI converter
- Extension limit: 500 meters (1,640 feet) for WUXGA (1920×1200), 60Hz refresh rate.
- Graphic transmission bandwidth: Supports up to WUXGA, 60Hz, or 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel.
- Supporting resolution: VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, WXGA+, UXGA, WSXGA+, WUXGA.
- Fiber-optic connection: VGDF-200 has one (1) SC receptacles so as to be connected with one (1) SC multi-mode fiber, having 62.5 (50) / 125μm core.
- DDC connection: Virtual DDC by Self-EDID programming.
- Dimensions (WDH): 104 x 112 x 28mm
Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
- Storage temperature: – 30°C to 70°C
- Humidity: 10% to 85%
AC/DC Power Adapter
- Power Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz 0.1A
- Power Output: +5 V, 3A SMPS DC-power Adapter
- Cord DC Jack: Core is 5 V and outer is GND.
Warranty Information
1 (One) Year Warranty
Opticis warrants this VGDF-200 to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase from Opticis or its authorized resellers.
If a product does not work as warranted during the applicable warranty period,
Opticis shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or
part, deliver to the customer an equivalent product or part to replace the
defective item, or refund to the customer the purchase price paid for the
defective product.
All products that are replaced will become the property of Opticis.
Replacement products may be new or reconditioned.
Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the
remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
Opticis shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or
memory data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any
product s returned to Opticis for repair under warranty or not.
Warranty Limitation and Exclusion
Opticis shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty
if the product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse, neglect, accident,
unusual physical or electrical stress, unauthorized modifications, tampering,
alterations, or service other than by Opticis or its authorized agents, causes
other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the product in the
application for which said product is intended.
Dispose of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Certifications
CE / FCC, Class 1 Laser Eye Safety
Certification of Eye Safety
This laser product is inside implemented by using 850, 990nm LD
Transceivers, manufactured by Opticis Co., Ltd., are all certified by CDRH/FDA
is referred to as classified in Laser Class 1 (IEC60825-1).
Caution – Use of controls or adjustments or performances of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
© 2020 Opticis Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Revision 1.3 Dec 2020
Opticis Location
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Opticis Co., Ltd.
3F, 305, Sanseong-aero
Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si
Gyeonggi-do, 13354
South Korea
Tel: +82 (31) 719-8033
Fax: +82 (31) 719-8032
www.opticis.com
For order support, please contact your Distributor or Reseller.
For technical support, check with the Opticis website at
www.opticis.com or contact
techsupp@opticis.com
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