Black Box ACU1022A, ACU1028A manual Installation, Package Contents, Only included in extender kits

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

3.Installation

For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing full installation. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with the KVM extender system more conveniently.

3.1Package Contents

You should receive the following items in your extender package. If anything is missing, please refer to Appendix E: Calling Black Box, page 49.

•Extender Remote Unit.

•9V DC universal power supply for Remote Unit.

•Extender Local Unit.

Only included in extender kits.

•6ft (1.8m) KVM CPU combination cable with PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN male-to-male) keyboard and mouse connectors and VGA video (HD15 male to female) connector. Models: ACU1022A and ACU1028A only.

Not included with individual Remote Unit ACUVREM.

•3ft (1.0m) KVM CPU combination cable with PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN male-to-male) keyboard and mouse connectors, VGA video (HD15 male) connector, and 25-way (DB25 Female) extender connector.

Model: ACU1049A only.

•6ft (1.8m) Serial cable (DB9 male/female connectors, 1:1 connections). Models: ACU1022A and ACU1028A only.

•6ft (1.8m) Dual audio cable (3.5mm stereo plugs). Models: ACU1022A and ACU1028A only.

•IEC AC Power Cord.

•Quick Start Guide.

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Contents ACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW CAT5 KVM ExtenderNovember Page User Guide Revision 2.0 November THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitch Family ACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSWDisclaimer Copyrights and TrademarksCautions and Notes RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS FCC/CDC STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONSEUROPEAN 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 CONTENTSTroubleshooting & FAQ Quick SetupInstallation Remote Unit Configuration & OperationAppendix B Rack Mount Options Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewAppendix F Specifications Appendix A Example ApplicationsAdjust EQ and Peak controls 1. Quick SetupQUICK SETUP Install systemOVERVIEW 2. Overview2.1 Introduction 2.2 GlossaryRemote Unit ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender systemLocal Access KVM Switch2.3 Features Remote Units only 2.4 Product RangeKVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kits KVM, Audio and Serial Extension kitsFamily 2.5 CompatibilityInterface Compatibility Extender CompatibilityInterconnection Cable 2.6 How to Use This GuideAdjusting Video Connection & CompatibilityOnly included in extender kits 3. Installation3.1 Package Contents INSTALLATIONEIA-568B 3.2 Interconnection Cable RequirementsSignal Colorcircuit board 3.3 Remote Unit InstallationSetting the Cable Length Jumpers Location of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s mainJumper Position Interconnect CableLength m Remote Unit 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitAudio Device ACU1022A and ACU1028A kits- rear view Switching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied withACU1049A kit - rear view Audio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied withRemote Unit - front view Brightness - adjusts image brightnessFocus- compensates video for smearing or over-sharpness 3.5 Local Unit Installation All units Standard Local Unit - rear viewLocal Unit - front view ACU1022A and ACU1028A onlyRemote 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 ACUVREMDisplacement of 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation4.1 Video Configuration Overview REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATIONftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch 4.2 Video AdjustmentsOn-line test card available at ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitchDIP Switch settings 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation OptionsRemote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/Switching SW1 DIP switchesMouse Recovery Hot Key CommandsCommand Reset Keyboard and MouseLOCAL UNIT OPERATION Power Requirements5. Local Unit Operation 5.1 OverviewHot Key Commands 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsChanging the Initial Hot Key Local Console Commands See Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, page 6. Troubleshooting & FAQTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 6.1 VideoCan the extender be used with RGB video? 6.2 Audio6.3 Serial The PC won’t boot into the correct graphics modeWhen I ‘hot-plug’ the Local Unit, the mouse no longer moves 6.4 Keyboard & MouseWhen I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen The PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’Which interconnection cable is best? 6.5 General QuestionsIs it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? Can the extender be daisy chained?APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Appendix A Example ApplicationsTakes KVM and serial signals from each CPU only two shown Touch screen network with local access to CPUs throughKVM switch KVM Switch5V 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 APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEW Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewWhat is Skew? Correcting SkewPatch Cable Extender with Skew compensationAPPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Operation & Multi-Port ConfigurationAppendix D Audio/Serial Ports Set up and OperationSet Up and Operation Audio InterfaceUsing a Microphone Version Number Format xxSyy/zz Appendix E Calling Black BoxShipping and Packaging APPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOXVideo Input Connectors Appendix F SpecificationsAPPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONS Maximum ResolutionRemote Unit Connector Power RequirementsSignals Transferred Local Unit ConnectorACUVREM Size and Shipping WeightEnvironmental ACUREMSWPage Page Page Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved Customer Support InformationOrder toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX outside U.S. call Mailing address Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Dr., Lawrence, PA