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

Models: ACU1022A ACUVREM ACUREMSW CAT KVM Extender ACU1049A ACU1028A

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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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Black Box ACU1022A, ACU1028A, ACUREMSW Installation, Package Contents, Only included in extender kits, Model ACU1049A only

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 ACUVREMACUREMSWTHE SERVSWITCH FAMILY Copyrights and TrademarksDisclaimer Cautions and NotesRADIO-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 NOM STATEMENTSafety 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 GlossaryOVERVIEW ServSwitch Brand CAT5 KVM Extender systemLocal Access KVM SwitchOVERVIEW 2.3 FeaturesKVM, Audio and Serial Extension kits 2.4 Product RangeKVM Extension and Remote KVM Switching kits OVERVIEWOVERVIEW 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 INSTALLATIONColor 3.2 Interconnection Cable RequirementsINSTALLATION SignalLocation of cable length jumpers on Remote Unit’s main 3.3 Remote Unit InstallationSetting the Cable Length Jumpers INSTALLATIONLength m INSTALLATIONInterconnect Cable Jumper PositionAudio Device 3.4 Connecting the Remote UnitINSTALLATION Remote UnitAudio Remote Units ACUVREM - also supplied with INSTALLATIONSwitching Remote Unit ACUREMSW - also supplied with ACU1049A kit - rear viewFocus- compensates video for smearing or over-sharpness INSTALLATIONBrightness - adjusts image brightness Remote Unit - front viewINSTALLATION 3.5 Local Unit InstallationACU1022A and ACU1028A only INSTALLATIONStandard Local Unit - rear view Local Unit - front viewCompatible Local Rack Hubs 3.6 Connection to Local HubsINSTALLATION Remote UnitsSimple system using ACU1006VRA Hub and ACUVREM INSTALLATIONRemote Units to extend audio, serial and KVM for up to six Displacement of 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation4.1 Video Configuration Overview REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATIONftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch 4.2 Video AdjustmentsREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION Adjusting Videoftp//ftp.blackbox.com/connectivity/ServSwitch REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATIONOn-line test card available at SW1 DIP switches 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation OptionsREMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION Remote Unit DIP switches on Audio/Serial/SwitchingPrivate Mode REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATIONHot Key Commands CommandLOCAL UNIT OPERATION Power Requirements5. Local Unit Operation 5.1 OverviewLOCAL UNIT OPERATION 5.2 Operation of Dual Access Local UnitsHot Key Commands Changing the Initial Hot KeyLOCAL UNIT OPERATION Local Console CommandsSee Appendix C Advanced Cabling Issues Skew, page 6. Troubleshooting & FAQTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ 6.1 VideoThe PC won’t boot into the correct graphics mode 6.2 Audio6.3 Serial TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQThe PC comes up with ‘keyboard error’ 6.4 Keyboard & MouseTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ When I am typing, I get wrong or missing characters on the screenCan the extender be daisy chained? 6.5 General QuestionsTROUBLESHOOTING & FAQ Is it possible to use a cable longer than 300m?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 SwitchACUVREM APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONSInformation distribution system sharing a single PC ACU1006DVRA Extender HubAPPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS ACU1049A kit with switching Remote UnitACU1049A Kit APPENDIX 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 SkewExtender with Skew compensation APPENDIX C ADVANCED CABLING ISSUES SKEWPatch Cable APPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Operation & Multi-Port ConfigurationAppendix D Audio/Serial Ports Set up and OperationAPPENDIX D AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Audio InterfaceSet Up and Operation Using a MicrophoneVersion Number Format xxSyy/zz Appendix E Calling Black BoxShipping and Packaging APPENDIX E CALLING BLACK BOXVideo Input Connectors Appendix F SpecificationsAPPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONS Maximum ResolutionLocal Unit Connector APPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONSPower Requirements Signals TransferredStorage Temperature APPENDIX F SPECIFICATIONSSize and Shipping Weight Operating TemperaturePage 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