Black Box ACU1028A Manuel d'utilisateur

November 2009ACU1022AACU1028AACU1049AACUVREMACUREMSWCAT KVM Extender5

CONTENTS 8 Contents 1. Quick Setup 102. Overview 112.1 Introduction 112.2 Glossary 112.3 Features 132.4 Product Range 142.5 Compa

CONTENTS 9 Appendix A: Example Applications 40Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 44Appendix C: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew) 45Appendix D: Aud

QUICK SETUP 10 1. Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system and optimize the video signals. Unless you are

OVERVIEW 11 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction TheServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender products described in this manual enable high-resolution video, PS/2

OVERVIEW 12 Figure 1 ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender system Local AccessACU1009A, ACU1008A and ACU1005A kits only.Serial and Audio Transmiss

OVERVIEW 13 2.3 Features All members of the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender product family described here offer the following features: • Suppo

OVERVIEW 14 2.4 Product Range This manual describes the following five products from the ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender range: KVM, Audio and

OVERVIEW 15 2.5 Compatibility Interface Compatibility • PS/2 Keyboard: Compatible with all standard keyboards. Certain keyboards with enhanced feat

OVERVIEW 16 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of Standard and Serial members of the ServSwitch™ Bra

INSTALLATION 17 3. Installation For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing

INSTALLATION 18 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote Units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or higher) c

INSTALLATION 19 3.3 Remote Unit Installation Setting the Cable Length Jumpers If your application uses a CATx cable less than 75m in length, you can

INSTALLATION 20 4. Set the three cable length jumpers as follows: Interconnect Cable Length (m) Jumper Position (as viewed from front, with RJ45 c

INSTALLATION 21 3.4 Connecting the Remote Unit To install a Remote Unit: 1. Switch off all devices. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse to

INSTALLATION 22 Figure 3 Switching Remote Unit (ACUREMSW – also supplied with ACU1049A kit) – rear view Figure 4 Audio Remote

INSTALLATION 23 Figure 5 Remote Unit - front view Interconnect – carries video and data signals. Connect to Interconnect port on Local Uni

INSTALLATION 24 3.5 Local Unit Installation To install a Local Unit: 1. Switch off the PC and any peripheral devices before connection. 2. Using

INSTALLATION 25 Figure 6 Standard Local Unit - rear view Figure 7 Local Unit – front view INTERCONNECT – carries video and dat

INSTALLATION 26 3.6 Connection to Local Hubs Remote Units are compatible with ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hubs belonging to the same

INSTALLATION 27 Figure 8 Simple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREM Remote Units to extend audio, serial and KVM for up to six PCs

THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILY 1 Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender model! We appr

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 28 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation Cat5/5e cables are specifically designed for networking

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 29 Skew only tends to be a problem at high screen resolutions with long interconnect cables. We recommen

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 30 If you are at the top end of a cable range, for example, 80m (250ft), and you are using a high screen

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 31 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options Keyboard ‘hot’ keys are used to carry out vari

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 32 Hot Key Commands After pressing the initial ‘hot’ key on the remote keyboard, you can issue a number o

LOCAL UNIT OPERATION 33 5. Local Unit Operation 5.1 Overview You need to read this section if you have purchased an extender system kit containing

LOCAL UNIT OPERATION 34 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local Units Models ACU1028A and ACU1049A offer dual access with a second console at the Local

LOCAL UNIT OPERATION 35 Local Console Commands After pressing the initial ‘hot’ key on the local keyboard, you can issue a number of commands by pr

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 36 6. Troubleshooting & FAQ 6.1 Video The image is not sharp, or is badly smeared. Have you adjusted the video equal

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 37 The PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode The extender includes DDC emulation for all standard resolutions and

THE SERVSWITCH™ FAMILY 2 Copyrights and Trademarks ©2002/2009. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without t

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 38 6.4 Keyboard & Mouse When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen. Your keyboard may be in t

TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 39 6.5 General Questions Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? It might be possible to use a cable of up to 500

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 40 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates three specific applications using ServSwitch™ Brand C

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 41 Figure 11 Touch screen network with local access to CPUs through KVM switch. ACU1006DVRAExtender HubTakes

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 42 Figure 12 Information distribution system sharing a single PC ACU1006DVRA Extender HubCPU connects to Port

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 43 Figure 13 ACU1049A kit with switching Remote Unit ACU1049A Kit(uses ACUREMSW Remote Unit) Allows user at Re

APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS 44 Appendix B: Rack Mount Options Extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack using the mounting kit::RMK19U-R2. Eac

APPENDIX C: ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES (SKEW) 45 Appendix C: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew) This section discusses skew and how to minimize its effect

APPENDIX C: ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES (SKEW) 46 You can measure pair lengths with a LAN cabling tester (TDR) or view pairs by stripping back a small

APPENDIX D: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 47 Appendix D: Audio/Serial Ports Operation & Multi-Port Configuration This appendix describes audio & seri

FCC/CDC STATEMENTS 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equip

APPENDIX D: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 48 Audio Interface Set Up and Operation The audio interface is line-level and is designed to take the output from a

APPENDIX E: CALLING BLACK BOX 49 Appendix E: Calling Black Box If you determine that your ServSwitch™ Brand CAT5 KVM Extender is malfunctioning, do

APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS 50 Appendix F: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution 1600x1280@60Hz up to 65m 1280x1024@75Hz up to 120m 1024x768@75Hz

APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS 51 Serial Interface Max Baud Rate Supported 19.2K Baud Serial Data Format Transparent Signals Transferred TX, RX, RTS, C

APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS 52 Size and Shipping Weight ACUREMSW Remote Unit: 202x100x36mm Shipping Weight: 1.08 Kg ACUVREM Remote Unit: 202x100x44m

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4 EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT WARNING! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may c

NOM STATEMENT 5 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad

NOM STATEMENT 6 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir,

CONTENTS 7 Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation please note the following installation