Black Box ACU1049A, ACU1028A, ACU1022A, ACUREMSW, CAT KVM Extender, ACUVREM manual

Contents November CAT5 KVM ExtenderACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW Page ACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSW THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYWelcome to the ServSwitch Family User Guide Revision 2.0 NovemberCautions and Notes Copyrights and TrademarksDisclaimer AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS FCC/CDC STATEMENTSFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTNOM STATEMENT 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando CONTENTS Safety Precautions and Installation GuidelinesRemote Unit Configuration & Operation Quick SetupInstallation Troubleshooting & FAQAppendix A Example Applications Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewAppendix F Specifications Appendix B Rack Mount OptionsInstall system 1. Quick SetupQUICK SETUP Adjust EQ and Peak controls2.2 Glossary 2. Overview2.1 Introduction OVERVIEWKVM Switch ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender systemLocal Access Remote Unit2.3 Features KVM, Audio and Serial Extension kits 2.4 Product RangeKVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kits Remote Units onlyExtender Compatibility 2.5 CompatibilityInterface Compatibility FamilyConnection & Compatibility 2.6 How to Use This GuideAdjusting Video Interconnection CableINSTALLATION 3. Installation3.1 Package Contents Only included in extender kitsColor 3.2 Interconnection Cable RequirementsSignal EIA-568BLocation of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s main 3.3 Remote Unit InstallationSetting the Cable Length Jumpers circuit boardLength m Interconnect CableJumper Position Audio Device 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitRemote Unit Audio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied with Switching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied withACU1049A kit - rear view ACU1022A and ACU1028A kits- rear viewFocus- compensates video for smearing or over-sharpness Brightness - adjusts image brightnessRemote Unit - front view 3.5 Local Unit Installation ACU1022A and ACU1028A only Standard Local Unit - rear viewLocal Unit - front view All unitsCompatible Local Rack Hubs 3.6 Connection to Local HubsRemote Units Simple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREM Remote Units to extend audio, serial and KVM for up to sixREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation4.1 Video Configuration Overview Displacement of4.2 Video Adjustments ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitchftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch On-line test card available atSW1 DIP switches 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation OptionsRemote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/Switching DIP Switch settingsReset Keyboard and Mouse Hot Key CommandsCommand Mouse Recovery5.1 Overview Power Requirements5. Local Unit Operation LOCAL UNIT OPERATIONChanging the Initial Hot Key 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsHot Key Commands Local Console Commands 6.1 Video 6. Troubleshooting & FAQTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ See Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, pageThe PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode 6.2 Audio6.3 Serial Can the extender be used with RGB video?The PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’ 6.4 Keyboard & MouseWhen I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screen When I ‘hot-plug’ the Local Unit, the mouse no longer movesCan the extender be daisy chained? 6.5 General QuestionsIs it possible to use a cable longer than 300m? 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 shownInformation distribution system sharing a single PC 5V PSUACU1049A kit with switching Remote Unit ACU1049A KitRMK19U-R2 Mounting Kit Appendix B Rack Mount OptionsAPPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Correcting Skew Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues SkewWhat is Skew? APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEWExtender with Skew compensation Patch CableSet up and Operation Operation & Multi-Port ConfigurationAppendix D Audio/Serial Ports APPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTSUsing a Microphone Audio InterfaceSet Up and Operation APPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOX Appendix E Calling Black BoxShipping and Packaging Version Number Format xxSyy/zzMaximum Resolution Appendix F SpecificationsAPPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONS Video Input ConnectorsLocal Unit Connector Power RequirementsSignals Transferred Remote Unit ConnectorACUREMSW Size and Shipping WeightEnvironmental ACUVREMPage Page Page Mailing address Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Dr., Lawrence, PA Customer Support InformationOrder toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX outside U.S. call Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved