Adder CATx VGA, USB Computer Access Module

The Adder CATX-USB is a USB Computer Access Module (CAM) which connects to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the computer and converts these signals via UTP CAT cabling to AdderView CATx KVM switch or Adder extender receiver (either AdderLink X2 Silver or X200). Increasingly important is the support of DDC (Display Data Channel) which allows the communication of a computers video card and the screen. Unless this communication is actively supported, as all Adder CAMs do, then the desired resolution may not be displayed, and in some cases without the Adder CAM nothing may display at all.

Where computers only present USB keyboard and mouse it is important to ensure that all USB functions are supported. The Adder CATX-USB includes 'keep alive' circuitry to ensure all functions are active and supported. During periods of inactivity a computer will occasionally send a 'keep alive' signal to it's keyboard and mouse, and unless this is responded to the computer may stop keyboard and mouse communications. Sun computers will also request a 'country code' from the keyboard, and unless this is actively supported some Sun computers may not work.

Adder CATX-USB Features

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  Up to 1000ft via Single CATx Cable

  The CATX-USB Computer Access Modules allow you to extend your VGA equipped computer over a single CATX cable; The maximum resolutions achievable are:

  • 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - up to 330 feet (100 meters)
  • 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz - up to 650 feet (200 meters)
  • 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz - up to 1000 feet (300 meters).
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  USB Powered - No external power supplies needed

  The CATX-USB CAM uses USB to pull power from the source host computer, eliminating the need for any separate power supply and thus simplifying installation. The USB cable must be connected to a USB port on the computer that is capable of providing up to 500mA.

  
  
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  EDID Display Information

  The CATX-USB module will check during power up the EDID information available from the KVM switch or extender that is connected to the monitor and passes this back to the computer. If required, you can also harvest and store new EDID information from your display (Read and Store). This will ensure perfect resolution and availability of each video source during switching.



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  USB

  Adder CATX-USB CAM supports USB-HID (1Mb/s) devices such as standard keyboards and mice.

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  'Zero-U' Palm-sized

  Measuring at only 1 in x 1.75 in x 3 in, and weighing only 100 g, Adder CATX-USB CAM is a compact unit that fits in your palm, and takes 0U at the rack.

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  Flash Upgradable

  Adder CAMs are designed to be a future proof solution - Flash-upgradability via the usb connection Adder CAMs makes updating easy and allows custom EDID adjustment for non-standard operations.



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  Plug and Play

  Adder CATx CAMs are delivered in a zero configuration state so you can plug them in and start working on them straight away. There is no need for drivers or software to be installed.

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  Multi-platform support

  Adder CATx CAMs are designed to be OS-independednt and work with all known software and computer platforms, including Windows, DOS, Linux, Unix, BSD, Sun OS), Mac OS, NetWare, etc.

Adder CATX-USB Specifications