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- Page 1 USER MANUAL ACX1004, ACX1008 SERIES DKM TC KM SWITCH W/ HID PORTS 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.1 Package Contents ....................................17 3.2 System Setup ......................................17 3.3 Example Applications .................................... 18 4. CONFIGURATION ..................................20 4.1 Command Mode .....................................20 4.2 Configuration of Multi-Screen Control ..............................21 4.3 External Display (optional) ..................................22 4.4 External Control (optional) ..................................22 4.5 Firmware Update ....................................22 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 3 APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ..........................27 A.1 FCC Statement .......................................27 A.2 NOM Statement .....................................28 A.3 CE Declaration Of Conformity ................................29 A.4 WEEE ........................................29 A.5 RoHS/RoHS2 ......................................29 APPENDIX B. GLOSSARY ................................30 DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................. 31 Disclaimer ........................................31 Trademarks Used in this Manual.................................31 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Š Š Do not attempt to open or repair the DKM Series TC KM Switch. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Š Š Contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com if there is a fault. Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 5: Specifications
3.3 V output voltage with 15 mA max. EXTERNAL BUTTON To control a port by an external button, use an NC (normally closed) contact as a switch. This contact has to short-circuit pin 3 and pin 4 to operate. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 6: Supported Peripherals
PICTURE SIGNAL COLOR VCC (+5 VDC) Data – White Data + Green Black 1.3.2 USB TYPE A CONNECTOR TABLE 1-2. USB TYPE A CONNECTOR PINOUTS PICTURE SIGNAL COLOR VCC (+5 VDC) Data – White Data + Green Black 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 7: Mini Usb Type B Connector
TABLE 1-5. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR PINOUTS PICTURE SIGNAL Inside VCC (+5 VDC) Outside 1.4 POWER SUPPLY TABLE 1-6. POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Voltage 5 VDC ACX1004A-HID2: max. 500 mA; Power Requirement ACX1008A-HID2: max. 700 mA; ACX1004A-HID4: max. 700 mA 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 8: Environmental Conditions
We estimate that inside the housing, temperature will be 15°C higher than the ambient temperature. Therefore, the MTBF calculation refers to an ambient temperature of 45°C. The humidity is limited to 60%. TABLE 1-10. MTBF SPECIFICATIONS SWITCH PRODUCT CODE MTBF ACX1004A-HID2 487,000 POH ACX1008A-HID2 361,000 POH ACX1004A-HID4 357,000 POH ACX1004A-U23 468,000 POH 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 9: Description
FIGURE 2-1. TYPICAL APPLICATION TABLE 2-1. COMPONENTS IN A TYPICAL APPLICATION NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-1 DESCRIPTION Sources (computer, CPU, KVM Extender CON Units) TC KM Switch Keyboard, mouse NOTE: See Section 3.3 in this manual for installation examples. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 10: Product Range
PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION ACX1004A-HID2 TC KM Switch 4 Port ACX1008A-HID2 TC KM Switch 8 Port ACX1004A-HID4 TC KM Switch for parallel switching of 2x4 ports ACX1004A-U23 TC KM Switch with 4 ports USB-HID and 4 ports USB 2.0 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 11: Device Views
To CPU 2: USB-HID Connect to RJ-10/4P4C (Port 3) To CPU 3: USB-HID Connect to RJ-10/4P4C (Port 4) To CPU 4: USB-HID Connect to USB-HID devices 1 Connect to USB-HID devices 2 Service port Connect to 5-VDC power supply 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 12: Dkm Series, 8-Port Tc Km Switch With (2) Hid Ports (Acx1008A-Hid2)
Connect to 5-VDC power supply Connect to RJ-10/4P4C (Port 5) To CPU 5: USB-HID Connect to RJ-10/4P4C (Port 6) To CPU 6: USB-HID Connect to RJ-10/4P4C (Port 7) To CPU 7: USB-HID Connect to RJ-10/4P4C (Port 8) To CPU 8: USB-HID 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 13: Dkm Series, 4-Port Tc Km Switch With (4) Hid Ports (Acx1004A-Hid4)
To CPU 4.2: USB-HID Connect to USB-HID devices 3 Connect to USB-HID devices 4 NOTE: USB-B connectors 1.2–4.2 must be connected to additional USB-HID modules on the extender in order to allow parallel switching with USB-B connectors 1.1–4.1. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 14: Dkm Series, 4-Port Tc Km Switch With (2) Hid Ports And (2) Usb 2.0 Ports (Acx1004A-U23)
To CPU 3.2: USB 2.0 Connect to RJ-10/4P4C (Port 8) To CPU 4.2: USB 2.0 Connect to USB-HID devices 3 Connect to USB-HID devices 4 NOTE: USB-B connectors 1.2–4.2 must be connected to additional USB 2.0 embedded modules. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 15: Status Leds
FIGURE 2-6. LEDS ON THE FRONT PANEL OF THE SWITCH TABLE 2-7. STATUS LEDS ON THE FRONT PANEL STATUS DESCRIPTION NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-6 Device not ready Status (green) Device ready Power supply not available Power (red) Power supply available 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 16 No connection to CPU 6 USB Status CPU 6 (green) Connection to CPU 6 No connection to CPU 7 USB Status CPU 7 (green) Connection to CPU 7 No connection to CPU 8 USB Status CPU 8 (green) Connection to CPU 8 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 17: Installation
Š (4) USB cables (1.8-m, Type A to Type B) Š If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. 3.2 SYSTEM SETUP NOTE: For first-time users, we recommend that you set up the system with the CPU Unit and the CON Unit in the same room as a test setup. -
Page 18: Example Applications
This section illustrates typical installations of the TC KM Switch . FIGURE 3-1. DIRECT CPU CONNECTION TABLE 3-1. TC KM SWITCH (DIRECT CPU CONNECTION) NUMBER IN FIGURE 3-1 DESCRIPTION Source (computer, CPU) Switch button TC KM Switch Keyboard, mouse 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 19 FIGURE 3-2. USING THE TC KM SWITCH WITH A BLACK BOX KVM SWITCH TABLE 3-2. TC KM SWITCH (IN COMBINATION WITH BLACK BOX KVM SWITCH) NUMBER IN FIGURE 3-2 DESCRIPTION Black Box KVM Switch CON Units Monitor LEDs TC KM Switch Keyboard, mouse 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 20: Configuration
To set a freely selectable hotkey (e.g. 2x <Space>), use the following keyboard sequence: <current hotkey>, <c>, <0>, <Space>, <Enter> Reset Hotkey To set a hotkey back to the default settings of the extender, press the key combination <Right Shift> + <Del> within 5 seconds after switching on the CON unit or plugging in a keyboard. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 21: Configuration Of Multi-Screen Control
8. Alternatively, you can open an already existing layout by using the “Open” button or press the “Save As” button to store the current layout. 9. Confirm your layout by pressing the “Finish” button. The configuration will be transferred to the TC KM Switch and stored. FIGURE 4-1. CONFIGURATOR MULTI-SCREEN CONTROL 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 22: External Display (Optional)
3. Copy the provided firmware files to the TC KM Switch. You do not have to adhere to a special sequence. 4. Restart the TC KM Switch. 5. Before putting the TC KM Switch into operation again, you have to reconnect to USB cables to the TC KM Switch with the power switched off. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 23: Operation
(manual switching). Then deactivate the port by using the following keyboard sequence: hotkey, <x>, <d>, <Enter> 5. Re-activate the port by using the following keyboard sequence: hotkey’, <x>, <e>, <Enter> 6. Re-activate all ports at the same time by using the following keyboard sequence: hotkey, <x>, <c>, <Enter> 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 24: External Switching (Optional)
NOTE: Additional software for calibration and positioning of the mouse pointer is not necessary. 5.1.3 EXTERNAL SWITCHING (OPTIONAL) Optionally, you can connect a button with an RJ-10 interface to switch to the respective source or monitor. The RJ-10 interface is separately available for each USB-HID port with a CPU connection. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON Keyboard LEDs Shift and Scroll are flashing Keyboard in Command Mode Press <Esc> to leave Command Mode No USB-HID device connected Connect USB-HID device USB device not working USB-HID device is not supported Check compatibility 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 26: Technical Support
Š 7.2 SHIPPING CHECKLIST 1. To return your device, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com to obtain an RMA number (Return-Material-Authorization). 2. Package your devices carefully, preferably using the original box. Add all pieces that you received originally. -
Page 27: Appendix A. Regulatory Information
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 28: Nom Statement
El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 29: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
This device complies with the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2, RoHS II). 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 30: Appendix B. Glossary
CATX and fiber interconnect cables. Single Link: A DVI-D interface for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 by signal transmission of up to 165 MPixel/s (24-bit). Alternative frequencies are Full HD (1080p), 2K HD (2048 x 1080) and 2048 x 1152. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 31 HID. VGA: Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a computer graphics standard with a typical resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and up to 262,144 colors. It follows the graphics standards MDA, CGA and EGA. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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Page 32: Disclaimer/Trademarks
Network Services may revise this document at any time without notice. TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... - Page 33 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 NOTES TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________\ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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