Black Box ACU4001A Quick Setup, Set Video Distance DIP Switches, Connect Remote Unit and devices

QUICK SETUP

1.Quick Setup

This section briefly describes how to install your USB Micro extender system. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual.

Set Video Distance DIP Switches

Set DIP switches on base of Remote Unit to position for Interconnect cable length:

15-75ft	(5-25m)	OFF (default)
75ft-150ft	(25-50m)	ON
DIP Switch 1: Primary Interconnect (channel 1)
DIP Switch 2: Interconnect 2 (ACU4201A & ACU4222A only)

Connect Remote Unit and devices

Connect Remote Unit to monitor, USB and audio/serial devices (if present). Connect 5V power supply.

Connect Local Unit to CPU

Connect Local Unit to CPU video, USB and Audio/Serial ports (if used).

Connect Local monitor(s) to video output(s) on Local Unit. Note. If you intend to connect the Local Unit to an external USB hub, ensure that it is self-powered. If not, you will need an additional 5V PSU for the Local Unit (not supplied).

See Setting the

Cable Length DIP Switches on page 18.

See Connecting the Remote Unit on

page 19.

See Local Unit Installation on page 21.

Connect Local and Remote Units

Connect extender units with up to 150ft (50m) of compatible CATx interconnect cable.

Power Up

Power up the CPU.

Switch on the Remote Unit power supply.

Auto-adjust flat panel monitors

See Interconnection

Cable Requirements on page 17.

Use LEDs on Interconnect ports to check operation (see pages 20 and 23).

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