Adder XD522 Overview
The ADDERLink XD522 KVM Extender features two DisplayPort connections and also carries S/PDIF digital audio, analog audio, high-speed and standard USB 2.0 signals, and RS-232 serial control. The system is designed to let you locate your critical computing hardware in a secure indoor environment away from the user workstation while maintaining a standard user desktop experience.
The transmitter/receiver units connect over a single or dual Cat 5e/6 or higher cables over distances up to 492′. Cat 7 shielded foiled twisted pair cables are recommended. At the maximum distance of 492′, the system works in low-rate mode and supports a single 1080p60 display. In low-rate mode, the DisplayPort input 2 is disabled and a total of 148.5 MP/s is made available to the primary video port.
When working over cables measuring 328′ or less, the system is capable of operating in high-rate mode, which allows you to use both DisplayPort connections and at more than twice the video bandwidth. High-rate mode supports a single UHD 4K30 or 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz display signal or two 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz displays.
- Supports DisplayPort++ 4K UHD resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (VESA timing)
- Dual video streams limit resolutions to 1920 x 1200
- 500 foot (150 meter) extension distance for a single 1920 x 1080 screen
- 330 foot (100 meter) extension distance for two 1920 x 1200 screens or a single high resolution screen to 2560 x 1600 (with HDR10 support)
- Supports Mac Cinema and Thunderbolt Display (2560 x 1440)
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed for mass storage devices plus keyboard, mouse tablet and touch
- Plug and play
- S/PDIF, and analog audio
ADDERLink XD522-DP-PAIR Transmitter & Receiver Rear
Adder XD522 Features
Up to 500ft (150m) extension over single CatX cable
DisplayPort video, USB 2.0 (HID-only) and audio all pass along a single CatX cable. A second CATx cable is required for the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 extension. Distance is dependent on the monitor resolution, number of monitors, cable type and the number of connection breaks for patch panels and wall plates:
Perfect DisplayPort video, with HDR10 support (single or dual-head)
The XD522 system is uncompressed, where by every pixel of every frame are sent without loss. The receiver supports DisplayPort Dual Mode (DP++) which means that monitors which only support HDMI or DVI can be used (with the correct adapter cable). XD522 can extend either two 1920 x 1200 screens or a single high resolution screen to 2560 x 1600. The single screen configuration supports High-Dynamic-Range (HDR10) up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz 10bit per color.
HD quality audio via DisplayPort, 3.5mm AUX, or S/PDIF
The XD522 system delivers analog stereo audio (Line in, Line out) & supports microphone input & headphones. It also delivers S/PDIF (optical input) via a 3.5mm jack line in connector (mini Toslink). The DisplayPort digital audio path can have up to eight channels of 24-bit 192 kHz uncompressed “Pulsecode modulation” PCM audio or can encapsulate compressed audio formats in the audio stream. Supported compressed formats: DRA, Dolby MAT, DTS HD.
Transparent USB 2.0 (Low, Full, High Speed)
The transparent USB 2.0 link supports enables connection of any USB human interface device from mice and keyboards through to touch screens, graphics tablets, jog shuttles, joysticks and 3D explorers. Mass storage devices and isochronous devices such as webcams and headsets can also be used.
Intelligent USB hub
The remote unit has an built-in 6-port USB hub to enable several USB devices to be connected. HID devices are supported on ports marked “A” and isochronous devices (i.e. USB audio or video devices) on the Hi-Speed link only marked “B”.
Serial RS232
RS232 with RTS/CTS flow control can be passed between the units to a maximum baud rate 115K2 via the options port. Adder’s RC4 remote key switch is also supported.
EDID management
The XD522 extender has an intelligent EDID management to allow the true characteristics of the monitor to be passed back to the computer.
Plug and Play
The AdderLink XD522 extender is delivered in a zero config state so you can plug in the units and start working with them straight away. There is no need for drivers or software to be installed.
Built to last – 50,000 hours MTBF
Adder Technology have a well-earned reputation for creating products that perform well and stay the course. AdderLink XD522 is no exception and features tough enclosure with internal components and external connectors that can an easily withstand environmental pressures. Minimum of 50,000 hours Mean-Time-Between-Failure (MTBF) based on 100% PSU load. Actual PSU load does not exceed 66%.
