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LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender
Extend high resolution digital video, USB, audio
and serial signals reliably up to 2.5 miles.
Uses fiber optic links to ensure immunity from interference.
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ACU5600A-MM
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- Page 1 ACU5600A-SM ACU5600A-MM LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender Extend high resolution digital video, USB, audio and serial signals reliably up to 2.5 miles. Uses fiber optic links to ensure immunity from interference. Order toll-free in the U.S. or for FREE technical support 24/7: Call 877-877-BBOX Customer (outside U.S.
- Page 2 LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 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.
- Page 3 Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, pmoduleive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Network Services may revise this document at any time without notice.
- Page 4 LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Contents 1. Specifications ....................................6 2. Welcome ....................................7 2.1 LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender features ..........................8 3. Locations ....................................10 3.1 Connections ..................................10 3.2 Fiber optic link .................................11 3.3 Local unit video link .................................13 3.4 Local unit audio links ...............................13 3.5 Local unit USB link ................................ -
Page 6: Specifications
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 1. Specifications Approvals: CE, FCC Hardware Compatibility: All computers with DVI-D digital video and USB interfaces Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including Windows , Linux , Unix , BSD, all Sun OS, all Mac OS, NetWare , etc. -
Page 7: Welcome
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Welcome Thank you for choosing the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender (ACU5600A) units. Using fiber optic links, these compact units allow you to transfer the multiple connections listed below up to 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from a host computer (see Transmission distances below). -
Page 8: Lrxi Industrial Fiber Extender Features
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 2.1 LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender features The local and remote units are contained within slimline metal casings that measure just 169 x 120 x 31mm. 2.1.1 Local unit L R X I F i b e r E x t e n d e r F I B E R K V M E X T E N S I O N... - Page 9 Chapter 3: Installation 2.1.2 Remote unit L R X I F i b e r E x t e n d e r F I B E R K V M E X T E N S I O N USB VID REMOTE USB ports...
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Page 10: Locations
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 3. Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units: • Situate the local unit close to the system to which it will be connected and near to a source of mains power. Place the remote unit in similar close proximity to the peripherals that it will connect with, plus a source of mains power. -
Page 11: Fiber Optic Link
Note: In order to maintain a high level of confidence in the fiber optic link, the SFP’s used must be those supplied by Black Box. If alternative parts are used, the system will detect this and will flash the front panel LNK indicator. - Page 12 LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 3.2.2 To remove an SFP module 1 If fitted, remove the fiber optic connector from the SFP module (press down on the upper tab of the fiber optic connector to release it). 2 Unclip the small wire extraction lever and open it out (this action releases a locking tab and also provides a grip point). 3 Gently pull on the extraction lever to withdraw the SFP module from the slot.
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Page 13: Local Unit Video Link
Chapter 3: Installation 3.3 Local unit video link LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units can support various high resolution video modes via the Dual-Link DVI-D port, see Video reso- lutions below for details. 3.3.1 To connect the video port 1 Connect the supplied digital video (plus USB) link cable between the DVI-D socket on the local unit rear panel and the DVI-D video output socket of the host computer. -
Page 14: Local Unit Usb Link
115200 baud - no serial configuration is required. An optional serial cable is available from Black Box. -
Page 15: Local Unit Management Port Link
Chapter 3: Installation 3.7 Local unit management port link The management port, located on the local unit, allows the unit to be connected to a standard Ethernet 10/100 network in order to allow remote monitoring and management functions to take place. 3.7.1 To connect the management port 1 Connect a standard CATx patch lead between the port on the rear panel of the local unit and a standard network switch. -
Page 16: Local Unit Power Connection
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 3.8 Local unit power connection There is no on/off switch on either of the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units, so operation begins as soon as power is applied. The power adapters supplied with the units use locking-type plugs to help prevent accidental disconnections; please follow the instructions shown on the right whenever disconnecting a power adapter. - Page 17 Chapter 3: Installation 3.8.2 To disconnect the power adapter 1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply. 2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the unit. 3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the unit. As the body of the plug slides back, it will release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug.
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Page 18: Remote Unit Video Display
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 3.9 Remote unit video display A Dual-Link DVI-D port is provided on the rear panel of the remote unit. The LRXI units can support various high resolution video Video resolutions modes, see for details. 3.9.1 To connect the video display 1 Connect the DVI-D video cable from your video display to the video output port on the rear panel of the remote unit. -
Page 19: Remote Unit Audio Devices
Chapter 3: Installation 3.10 Remote unit audio devices The LRXI Industrial Fiber remote unit can support multiple audio devices, such as stereo headphones, a mono microphone or line- level in/out connections. 3.10.1 To connect audio devices 1 Connect stereo headphones and/or a mono microphone to the 3.5mm jack audio sockets on the front panel of the remote unit. -
Page 20: Remote Unit Usb Devices
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 3.11 Remote unit USB devices The remote unit contains a USB hub that can support up to four v2.0 or v1.1 USB devices (in any combination). All four USB sock- ets are identical in operation. 3.11.1 To connect USB devices 1 Connect your USB keyboard, mouse and any other two USB devices to the four sockets distributed on the front and rear panels of the remote unit. -
Page 21: Remote Unit Serial Link
115200 baud - no serial configuration is required. An optional serial cable is available from Black Box. -
Page 22: Remote Unit Power Connection
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 3.13 Remote unit power connection There is no on/off switch on either of the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units, so operation begins as soon as power is applied. The power adapters supplied with the units use locking-type plugs to help prevent accidental disconnections; please follow the instructions shown on the right whenever disconnecting a power adapter. - Page 23 Chapter 4: Configuration 3.13.2 To disconnect the power adapter 1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply. 2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the unit. 3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the unit. As the body of the plug slides back, it will release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug.
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Page 24: Accessing The Management Application
LRXI installation. Use the menu on the left side to display other pages. Use the Online Support option to make contact with Black Box through the main website. A lost fiber link is shown by a... -
Page 25: The Configure Page
Chapter 4: Configuration 4.3 The Configure page The Configure page allows you to control the various peripheral feeds and also determine the network addressing details. 4.3.1 Controls All peripheral feeds are enabled by default. However, this section allows each feed to be disabled as required. 4.3.2 Network •... -
Page 26: The Maintenance Page
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 4.4 The Maintenance page The Maintenance page contains numerous features used for monitoring, restarting and upgrading the units. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com Page 26... - Page 27 4.4.4 Firmware Upgrade Use this section to perform a firmware upgrade on both units using files available on request from Black Box technical support. Note: Firmware upgrades must be performed in pairs, i.e. the local unit and remote unit together. If one of the units is not con- nected, the upgrade will not be carried out.
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Page 28: Operation
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender 5. Operation The LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units are designed to be transparent in operation; all peripherals should respond exactly as they would when situated next to your host computer. 5.1 Indicators The local and remote units contain various indicators to provide you with status information. Both units have four red indicators on their front panels. -
Page 29: Resetting A Unit
Chapter 4: Configuration 5.2 Resetting a unit On the left side of the front panel of each unit, you will find a small hole which is used to invoke special functions. Use a thin implement, such as a straightened paperclip to press and hold the button concealed behind the smaller hole. -
Page 30: Appendix A. Options Port Pin-Out
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender Appendix A. Options port pin-out port uses a 6p6c socket. The pin-out is listed below. OPTIONS Note: Although the pin labeled ‘Not used’ is inactive, it is still connected internally and so no links should be made at all to this pin. -
Page 31: Appendix B. Open Source Licenses
Chapter 4: Configuration Appendix B. Open source licenses This product includes binaries that are derived from the open source community. ====== lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following condi- tions are met: 1. -
Page 32: Appendix C. Safety Information
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender Appendix C. Safety Information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Do not use to link between buildings. • Ensure that the twisted pair interconnect cable is installed in compliance with all applicable wiring regulations. •... - Page 33 About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 60 seconds or less.
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