Black Box ACU1049A Interconnection Cable Requirements, Installation, Color, Signal, EIA-568B

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3.2Interconnection Cable Requirements

INSTALLATION

3.2Interconnection Cable Requirements

To connect the Local and Remote Units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or higher) cable terminated with RJ45 plugs. Please note that shielded cable is advised to maintain regulatory EMC compliance.

Interconnect cables must be solid-core type. Stranded patch cable will give poor results over longer distances. The pairing of the cable and pinning of its connectors should normally be in accordance with EIA-568B.

Pin*	Color	Signal
	(EIA-568B)

1	White/Orange	Blue Video
2	Orange/White

3	White/Green	Green Video
6	Green/White

4	Blue/White	Red Video
5	White/Blue

7	White/Brown	Data
8	Brown/White

* Looking into the RJ45 socket on a Remote Unit, Pin 1 is on the right and Pin 8 on the left.

EIA-568A wiring can also be used. Contact Technical Support for details.

With some cables, video performance may be improved by using a crossover patch cable at each end, an alternative RJ45 pin-out or an external skew correction device (see Appendix C: Advanced Cabling Issues (Skew), page 45).

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Contents November CAT5 KVM ExtenderACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW Page THE SERVSWITCH FAMILY Welcome to the ServSwitch FamilyACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSW User Guide Revision 2.0 NovemberCautions and Notes Copyrights and TrademarksDisclaimer FCC/CDC STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONAND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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 GuidelinesQuick Setup InstallationRemote Unit Configuration & Operation Troubleshooting & FAQAppendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix A Example Applications Appendix B Rack Mount Options1. Quick Setup QUICK SETUPInstall system Adjust EQ and Peak controls2. Overview 2.1 Introduction2.2 Glossary OVERVIEWServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender system Local AccessKVM Switch Remote Unit2.3 Features 2.4 Product Range KVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kitsKVM, Audio and Serial Extension kits Remote Units only2.5 Compatibility Interface CompatibilityExtender Compatibility Family2.6 How to Use This Guide Adjusting VideoConnection & Compatibility Interconnection Cable3. Installation 3.1 Package ContentsINSTALLATION Only included in extender kits3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements SignalColor EIA-568B3.3 Remote Unit Installation Setting the Cable Length JumpersLocation of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s main circuit boardLength m Interconnect CableJumper Position Audio Device 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitRemote Unit Switching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied with ACU1049A kit - rear viewAudio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied with 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 Standard Local Unit - rear view Local Unit - front viewACU1022A and ACU1028A only 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 six4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation 4.1 Video Configuration OverviewREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION Displacement of4.2 Video Adjustments ftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitchftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch On-line test card available at4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options Remote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/SwitchingSW1 DIP switches DIP Switch settingsHot Key Commands CommandReset Keyboard and Mouse Mouse RecoveryPower Requirements 5. Local Unit Operation5.1 Overview LOCAL UNIT OPERATIONChanging the Initial Hot Key 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsHot Key Commands Local Console Commands 6. Troubleshooting & FAQ TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ6.1 Video See Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, page6.2 Audio 6.3 SerialThe PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode Can the extender be used with RGB video?6.4 Keyboard & Mouse When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screenThe PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’ When I ‘hot-plug’ the Local Unit, the mouse no longer moves6.5 General Questions Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m?Can the extender be daisy chained? Which interconnection cable is best?Appendix A Example Applications APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONSTouch screen network with local access to CPUs through KVM switchKVM 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 Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew What is Skew?Correcting Skew APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEWExtender with Skew compensation Patch CableOperation & Multi-Port Configuration Appendix D Audio/Serial PortsSet up and Operation APPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTSUsing a Microphone Audio InterfaceSet Up and Operation Appendix E Calling Black Box Shipping and PackagingAPPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOX Version Number Format xxSyy/zzAppendix F Specifications APPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONSMaximum Resolution Video Input ConnectorsPower Requirements Signals TransferredLocal Unit Connector Remote Unit ConnectorSize and Shipping Weight EnvironmentalACUREMSW ACUVREMPage Page Page Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX outside U.S. callMailing address Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Dr., Lawrence, PA Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved