Black Box ACU1028A, ACU1022A manual Installation, Simple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREM

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INSTALLATION

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

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Contents November CAT5 KVM ExtenderACU1022A ACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREM ACUREMSW Page Welcome to the ServSwitch Family THE SERVSWITCH FAMILYACU1022AACU1028A ACU1049A ACUVREMACUREMSW User Guide Revision 2.0 NovemberCautions and Notes Copyrights and TrademarksDisclaimer FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC/CDC STATEMENTSAND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSEUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENTNOM STATEMENT 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 boardLength m Interconnect CableJumper Position Audio Device 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitRemote Unit ACU1049A kit - rear view Switching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied withAudio 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 Local Unit - front view Standard Local Unit - rear viewACU1022A and ACU1028A only All unitsCompatible Local Rack Hubs 3.6 Connection to Local HubsRemote Units 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 OPERATIONChanging the Initial Hot Key 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsHot Key Commands 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 UnitRMK19U-R2 Mounting Kit Appendix B Rack Mount OptionsAPPENDIX B RACK MOUNT OPTIONS 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 PORTSUsing a Microphone Audio InterfaceSet Up and Operation 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