Black Box manual CAT5 KVM Extender, ACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW, November

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November 2009

CAT5 KVM Extender

ACU1022A

ACU1028A

ACU1049A

ACUVREM

ACUREMSW

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Contents ACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW CAT5 KVM ExtenderNovember Page Welcome to the ServSwitch Family THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSW User Guide Revision 2.0 NovemberDisclaimer Copyrights and TrademarksCautions and Notes FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC/CDC STATEMENTSAND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSEUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYNOM STATEMENT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines CONTENTSInstallation Quick SetupRemote Unit Configuration & Operation Troubleshooting & FAQAppendix F Specifications Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewAppendix A Example Applications Appendix B Rack Mount OptionsQUICK SETUP 1. Quick SetupInstall system Adjust EQ and Peak controls2.1 Introduction 2. Overview2.2 Glossary OVERVIEWLocal Access ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender systemKVM Switch Remote Unit2.3 Features KVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kits 2.4 Product RangeKVM, Audio and Serial Extension kits Remote Units onlyInterface Compatibility 2.5 CompatibilityExtender Compatibility FamilyAdjusting Video 2.6 How to Use This GuideConnection & Compatibility Interconnection Cable3.1 Package Contents 3. InstallationINSTALLATION Only included in extender kitsSignal 3.2 Interconnection Cable RequirementsColor EIA-568BSetting the Cable Length Jumpers 3.3 Remote Unit InstallationLocation of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s main circuit boardJumper Position Interconnect CableLength m Remote Unit 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitAudio Device ACU1049A kit - rear view Switching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied withAudio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied with ACU1022A and ACU1028A kits- rear viewRemote Unit - front view Brightness - adjusts image brightnessFocus- compensates video for smearing or over-sharpness 3.5 Local Unit Installation Local Unit - front view Standard Local Unit - rear viewACU1022A and ACU1028A only All unitsRemote Units 3.6 Connection to Local HubsCompatible Local Rack Hubs Remote Units to extend audio, serial and KVM for up to six Simple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREM4.1 Video Configuration Overview 4. Remote Unit Configuration & OperationREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION Displacement offtp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch 4.2 Video AdjustmentsOn-line test card available at ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitchRemote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/Switching 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation OptionsSW1 DIP switches DIP Switch settingsCommand Hot Key CommandsReset Keyboard and Mouse Mouse Recovery5. Local Unit Operation Power Requirements5.1 Overview LOCAL UNIT OPERATIONHot Key Commands 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsChanging the Initial Hot Key Local Console Commands TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 6. Troubleshooting & FAQ6.1 Video See Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, page6.3 Serial 6.2 AudioThe PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode Can the extender be used with RGB video?When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen 6.4 Keyboard & MouseThe PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’ When I ‘hot-plug’ the Local Unit, the mouse no longer movesIs it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? 6.5 General QuestionsCan the extender be daisy chained? Which interconnection cable is best?APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Appendix A Example ApplicationsKVM switch Touch screen network with local access to CPUs throughKVM Switch Takes KVM and serial signals from each CPU only two shown5V PSU Information distribution system sharing a single PCACU1049A Kit ACU1049A kit with switching Remote UnitAPPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Appendix B Rack Mount OptionsRMK19U-R2 Mounting Kit What is Skew? Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewCorrecting Skew APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEWPatch Cable Extender with Skew compensationAppendix D Audio/Serial Ports Operation & Multi-Port ConfigurationSet up and Operation APPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTSSet Up and Operation Audio InterfaceUsing a Microphone Shipping and Packaging Appendix E Calling Black BoxAPPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOX Version Number Format xxSyy/zzAPPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONS Appendix F SpecificationsMaximum Resolution Video Input ConnectorsSignals Transferred Power RequirementsLocal Unit Connector Remote Unit ConnectorEnvironmental Size and Shipping WeightACUREMSW ACUVREMPage Page Page Order toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX outside U.S. call Customer Support InformationMailing address Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Dr., Lawrence, PA Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved