CRS-232
Transmitter andCAT5 / RS-232 Receiver
Extender Box
Operation Manual

CRS-232

Revision History
Version NoV1

Date20090218

Summary of Change

Preliminary ReleasePrecautions
Failure to follow the precautions described below may cause damage toCRS-232 Extender Box and void the warranty.

 DO NOT open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. If you ﬁnd

problem with it, please return back to your retailer or seller who willassist you or provide you with solution.
DO NOT use third-Party AC adapter or power cord. Doing so maydamage CRS-232 Extender Box.
DO NOT bump, jar or drop contents of the products as it may

damage it and result in warranty void.
DO NOT set any liquids or beverages on the drive as they may
damage CRS-232 Extender Box.

Table of Contents
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Introduction…………………………………………................................ 1
Applications..........................…………………………………………… 1
Package Contents.............………………………………………………. 1
System Requirements.............…………...............…………………….. 1
Features.............................……………………………………………….. 2
Operation Controls and Functions..............………………….……….. 2
6.1 TX Front Panel & TX Rear Panel................................................… 2
6.2 RX Front Panel & RX Rear Panel........................................……… 3

Connection and Installation.............................................................. 3
Specifications...................................................................................... 4

1. Introduction

The CAT 5 RS-232 extender is an affordable, hardware-based solution forgiving you control of any RS-232 protocol device. With regular RS-232 devices
you are limited to an immediate area of control. The CAT5 RS-232 extender
extends control to over 250 meters and gives you a tremendous amount offlexibility in how and where you control your devices. The RS-232 extenderalso provides full duplex transmission and hardware handshake signals, withthe need for any complicated set-up procedures.

2. Applications• System installation.
• Control RS-232 devices from far away.
• System upgrading.
3. Package Contents• CRS-232 Transmitter.
• CRS-232 Receiver.
• 5V DC power adaptor.
• Operation Manual.
4. System Requirements• Input PC/laptop equipment, DB 9 female to male cable x 2, CAT 5 cableand output source device.

5. Features• Extends any compatible RS232 device up to 250 meters from the source•••••to the display.
Only One CAT 5 cable.
Perfect for digital signage.
Simple and easy installation.
Has a Baud Rate of: 110~921600.
Data bit: 8bit.

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6. Operation Controls and Functions
6.1 TX Front Panel

TX Rear Panel
DC 5V

RS-232 IN

CAT5①②③q Connect a PC/laptop‘s main control system with a DB 9 female to malecable in order to send protocol to the source device.
Connecta CAT 5 cable up to 250M away and link it to the Receiver.
②③ Connect the 5V DC power adaptor into the unit and plug the adaptor
into an AC outlet.
Note: Only one adaptor is needed for both the Transmitter and Receiver.
6.2 RX Front Panel

RX Rear Panel
DC 5V

CAT5

①RS-232 OUT②③① Connect the CAT 5 cable from the Transmitter into the Receivers CAT 5slot.
② Connect the 5V DC power adaptor.
Note: Only one adaptor is needed for both Transmitter and Receiver 		however, if operating at extreme distances or if no image is 			displayed then two adaptors will be required.

③ Connect to the source device with a DB 9 male to female cable forreceiving and communicating with a PC/Laptop.

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7. Connection and Installation

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External Box

ModemCable

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TransmitterodPC

CleaborTV

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8. Specification
Input Port

RS232 D-Sub-9 female
CAT 5

Output Port

RS232 D-Sub-9 male
CAT 5Power Supply

5V/1A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)Dimensions (mm)50(W) x 67(H) x 23(D) / each

Weight (g)80 / each

Chassis Material

Aluminum

Silkscreen Color

SilverOperating Temperature

0˚C~40˚C

Power Consumption

0.5W(Max)

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