Acs2009a-r2-xx, acs2028a-r2-xx, acs2209a-r2-xx, acs2228a-r2-xx, acs4001a-r2-xx, acs4022a-r2-xx, acs4201a-r2-xx, acs4222a-r2-xx series dvi-d-fiber-kvm-extender single and dualhead (58 pages)
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER Welcome to the DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Family! Thank you for purchasing an DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced RGB Graphic system will save you money, time, and effort. That’s because our DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender is all about breaking away from the traditional model of attaching a new display to DVI graphic source.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, together with the specified cables and the maximum cable length <3m, the Units: are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC as well as these standards: EN 55022: EN 55024:...
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation guidelines: Only use in dry, indoor environments. • If the building has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the •...
1. Quick Setup 2. Overview Introduction Glossary Features Product Range Compatibility How to Use This Guide 3. Installation Package Contents Interconnection Cable Requirements System Setup Diagnostic LEDs 4. Troubleshooting Appendix A: Example Applications Appendix B: Rack Mount Options Appendix D: Calling Technical Support Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Connectors TABLE OF CONTENTS...
DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER 1. Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual. Install system Connect Remote unit to KVM.
Overview Introduction A Fibre KVM Extender is mainly used, to extend the maximum distance between a CPU and his Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse considerably. In addition they are irrecoverable in installations in electromagnetic hazardous environments (EMI). Normal Keyboard-/ Monitor-/ Mouse extender cables (and Extender using traditional cables) cannot go so far and EMI interferences may reduce the maximum distance and/or reliability.
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER DVI-D Fibre – KVM Extender system (example) CPU with DVI-D Graphic card Local Console DVI-D Fibre KVM- Extender system Remote Console Optional 2. Monitor Optional 2. Monitor...
All members of the DVI-D Fibre - DVI KVM Extender Series offer the following features: Support for DVI-D Graphic cards (all devices) • Support for PS2-Keyboard and PS2-Mouse (ACS1009A-xx and ACS2209A-xx) • Support for USB-Keyboard and USB-Mouse (ACS4001A-xx and ACS4201A-xx) •...
Compatibility Interface Compatibility Digital Video (DVI-D): Digital Video standard, installed by Digital Display Working • Group (www.ddwg.org) R, G, B, CLOCK in a data stream with up to 3x 1,6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS Level. PS/2 Keyboard: Compatible with all standard keyboards. Certain keyboards with •...
DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the DVI-D Fibre – Extender Series. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: Connection &...
2x German type power cord • User manual (Quick Setup) • ACS1009A-xx and ACS2209A-xx (additionally): KVM CPU cable set (1.8m) with one side: PS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN male) keyboard and • mouse connector and DVI-I video (DVI-I dual link male) connector – other side: DVI-I...
DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote units you will need: DVI, PS2-Keyboard, PS2-Mouse: Connect the supplied KVM CPU cable set to your • CPU (KVM.- Switch, etc.). Please ensure that the connection is tension-free! Devices ACS1009A + ACS2209A DVI, USB-Keyboard, USB-Mouse: Connect the supplied KVM CPU cable set to your •...
3.3 System Setup To install your DVI-D Fibre – Extender system: Switch off all devices. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse to the Remote unit (depending on device type). Please ensure, to not swap Mouse- and Keyboard connector. The Keyboard connector is purple and the Mouse connector is green.
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Remote console monitor DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS1009A-xx Remote Unit Connect to 5V Power supply DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS1009A-xx Local/ Remote Unit local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor Remote mouse port INTERCONNECT – carries video and data signals –...
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Connect to CPU: DVI-Graphic card Connect to CPU: DVI-Graphic card, keyboard, mouse DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS2209A-xx Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor port Connect to Remote console 2 monitor remote DVI- Monitor port– connect to Remote console 1 monitor DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS2209A-xx Remote Unit local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console 2...
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER Connect to 5V Power supply DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS2209A-xx Local/ Remote Unit INTERCONNECT – carries 2 connect to Local/Remote unit with Fibre cable INTERCONNECT – carries 1 and data signals – connect to Local/ Remote unit with Fibre cable video –...
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Connect to CPU: DVI graphic card DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A-xx Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor port– connect to Remote console monitor DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A-xx Remote Unit Connect to 5V Power supply DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A-xx Local/ Remote Unit local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor...
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER Connect to CPU: DVI-Graphic card Connect to CPU: DVI-Graphic card DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS4201A-xx Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor port Connect to Remote console 2 monitor remote DVI- Monitor port– connect to Remote console 1 monitor DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS4201A-xx Remote Unit local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console 2...
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Connect to 5V Power supply DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Type ACS4201A-xx Local/ Remote Unit INSTALLATION INTERCONNECT – carries 2 connect to Local/Remote unit with Fibre cable INTERCONNECT – carries 1 and data signals – connect to Local/ Remote unit with Fibre cable video –...
DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER Diagnostic LEDs Each DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender is fitted with four indicator LEDs: Power, Video OK, Data Error, Link Status: The Power LEDs are next to the Power socket. The location of the LEDs is shown below: Diagnostic LED Power Diagnostic - LEDs at DVI-D Fibre - Extender Appearance...
Troubleshooting There isn’t a picture. Check the power supply connection at the Local unit. Is the Power (Red LED) at the Local unit illuminated (see page 24)? If not, the internal power-supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error. Check the power supply connection at the remote unit.
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER USB-Keyboard/USB-Mouse Your USB-keyboard/USB-mouse does not work Although we tried to design the devices as transparent as possible, we can’t ensure that all devices are running. Please check on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. the list of the tested devices. USB-HID device Your USB-HID device does not work Although our interface supports HID devices, we can’t ensure that every connected...
APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the DVI-D Fibre - Extenders: DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen. • DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen...
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER 4 CPU’s – local outputs managed through a KVM- Switch and a single console. Remote • Consoles up to 140m away. DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender – local Consoles through a KVM- Switch...
Appendix B: Rack Mount Options DVI-D Fibre KVM- Extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack using the mounting kit: DVI-D Fibre- Rackmount Kit. Two different versions are available – one each for Singlehead and for Dualhead devices. DVI-D Fibre- Rackmount Kit for Singlehead devices consists of: Base plate 19”...
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER The kit allows you to mount a different count of devices (1…4 devices):...
APPENDIX C: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Appendix C: Calling Technical Support If you determine that your DVI-D –Fibre KVM Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair it. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Technical Support at Black Box! Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem.
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER Black Box Technical Support Country Web Site/E-Mail www.blackbox.com info@blackbox.com Austria www.black-box.at support@black-box.at Belgium www.blackbox.be support.english@blackbox.be support.french@blackbox.be support.nederlands@blackbox.be Denmark www.blackbox.dk blackbox@blackbox.dk Finland www.blackbox.fi tuki@blackbox.fi France www.blackbox.fr tech@blackbox.fr Germany www.black-box.de techsupp@black-box.de Ireland www.blackbox.co.uk techhelp@blackbox.co.uk Italy www.blackbox.it supporto.tecnico@blackbox.it Netherlands www.blackbox.nl techsupport@blackbox.nl...
Appendix D: Specifications Power Supply Voltage Power required Interface (Depending on type of device) Video source/Monitor Keyboard Mouse Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable Singlemode 9 µm Multimode 50µm Multimode 62.5µm APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS 100-240VAC-0.5A-47-63Hz/5VDC-2000 mA Local Unit : max. 750mA Remote Unit : max.
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER Size and Shipping Weight DVI-D Fibre Shipping box Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity 103 x 143 x 29mm (4”x5.6”x1.1”) (2 devices) Weight: 0,6kg (1.3lb) each Weight: 1,6 kg (3.5lb) 41 to 113°F (5 to 45 °C) -13 to 140°F (-25 to 60 °C) max.
Appendix E: Connectors DVI-D Fibre KVM-Extender Connector Pinouts DVI-I female connector (Output connector for ALL devices and Input connector Dualhead devices 2 Monitor) Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 2+ T.M.D.S data 2 GND n.c. n.c. DDC Input (SCL) DDC Output(SDA) Internal use.
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DVI-D FIBRE KVM-EXTENDER DVI-I female connector (Input connector for ALL Singlehead devices and Input connector Dualhead devices 1 Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 2+ T.M.D.S data 2 GND PS2-KBD CLK PS2-KBD DATA DDC Input (SCL) DDC Output(SDA) Analog VSYNC n.c.
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