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- Page 1 JUNE 2005 USB Micro Extender ACU4001A ACU4201A ACU4222A...
- Page 2 Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch™ Brand USB Micro Extender model! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced extension system will save you money, time, and effort.
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Page 3: Copyrights And Trademarks
SERVSWITCH Copyrights and Trademarks ©2005. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material. -
Page 4: Federal Communications Commission
FCC/CDC STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 5 SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WARNING! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This product complies with the following harmonized standards: EN55022:1998, EN55024:1998, EN61000-3-2:2001, EN61000-3-3:2000, EN60950-1:2000...
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Page 6: Instrucciones De Seguridad
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. - Page 7 SERVSWITCH 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
- Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation please note the following installation guidelines: • Do not use to link between buildings. • Only use in dry, indoor environments. • If the building has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the Local and Remote units is on the same phase.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Remote Unit Installation Local Unit Installation 4. Troubleshooting Video Audio Serial General Questions Appendix A: Example Applications Appendix B: Rack Mount Options Appendix C: Audio/Serial Ports Appendix D: Calling Black Box Appendix E: Specifications BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY Contents... -
Page 10: Quick Setup
Interconnect cable length: 15-75ft 75ft-150ft (25-50m) 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. -
Page 11: Overview
SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY Overview Introduction The ServSwitch Brand USB Micro Extender Series enables high-resolution video, USB, stereo audio, and serial port signals to be communicated up to 150ft (50m) over Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher (CATx) cable. A basic USB extension system comprises a Local unit (transmitter) and a Remote unit (receiver). - Page 12 Local Unit USB and Video extension over CATx cables up to 150ft (50m). Remote Unit Serial and Audio Transmission ACU4222A only Remote Console Figure 1 USB Micro Extender System OVERVIEW Local Video Outputs 5V PSU Dual Video Support ACU4201A, ACU4222A only USB Devices...
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Page 13: Features
SERVSWITCH Features The ServSwitch Brand USB Micro Extender Series offers the following features: • Transparent USB 2.0 Extension (low/full speed only) Transparently extends most USB peripherals. Remote unit has integral 4-port USB hub. • Supports high video resolutions for use with TFT displays 1600x1200@75Hz over 150ft (50m) •... -
Page 14: Product Range
Product Range There are three products in the range: Single Video Channel Kit (Standard) ACU4001A Dual Video Channel Kit (Standard) ACU4201A Dual Video Channel Kit (Audio) ACU4222A Single Video Channel, Transparent USB Local Unit + Remote Unit Dual Video Channels, Transparent USB... -
Page 15: Compatibility
SERVSWITCH Compatibility Interface Compatibility • USB: Transparent USB 2.0 Compliant link (Low/Full speed only) Extender appears as a self-powered USB hub to the CPU. Remote Unit contains integral USB hub with 4-ports. The extender will operate through USB 2.0 Host Controllers. However, the speed will be restricted to that of a USB 1.1 hub (12Mb/s). -
Page 16: How To Use This Guide
Connection & Compatibility Each Extender kit contains all the cables required to connect the Local unit to your PC or KVM switch. The Remote monitor(s), USB devices and any audio and serial equipment connects directly to the Remote unit. For information about connection and installation, see Installation, page 16. -
Page 17: Installation
SERVSWITCH 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 USB extender system more conveniently. Package Contents You should receive the following items in your extender package. -
Page 18: Interconnection Cable Requirements
Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or higher) cable terminated with RJ45 plugs. Interconnect cables must be solid-core type. Stranded patch cable will give poor results over longer distances. -
Page 19: Remote Unit Installation
Interconnect cables up to 75ft (25m) in length. If you intend to use cables of 75-150ft (25-50m) in length: Locate the DIP switches on the underside of the Remote unit. DIP switch 1 is used for video channel 1, DIP switch 2 for video channel 2. - Page 20 Connecting the Remote Unit To install a Remote unit: Connect your monitor, USB and other devices to the Remote unit as shown in Figure 2 (single and dual-head units). If additional USB hubs are attached to the extender, the maximum extension distance could be reduced (due to the delay imposed by each hub).
- Page 21 SERVSWITCH Connect to speakers and microphone. Connect to second monitor. ACU4201A, ACU4222A only Figure 2 Remote Unit – rear view All Remote Units INTERCONNECT 1 – carries primary video and USB signals. Status No data transfer between Local and Remote Units: not connected, or Remote Unit not powered Integral USB Hub functioning correctly (enumerated and not suspended).
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Page 22: Local Unit Installation
Local Unit Installation To install a Local unit: It is recommended that the PC and other devices are switched off before connection. Using the supplied CPU video/USB cable, connect the Local unit to the CPU as shown in Figure 4. We recommend that the Local Unit is connected directly to a CPU USB port (Root Hub). - Page 23 SERVSWITCH ACU4201A and ACU4222A only Connect to Connect to computer’s secondary secondary video output. Local monitor. Connect to Connect to primary Local computer’s primary monitor. video output. Figure 4 Local Unit - rear view BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY Connect to audio ports on computer.
- Page 24 All Models INTERCONNECT 1 – carries primary video and USB signals. Connect to CATx cable from INTERCONNECT 1 port on Remote Unit. Status No data transfer between Local and Remote units: not connected, or Remote Unit not powered. Powered Remote unit found. * Yellow LED active on primary INTERCONNECT socket (Channel 1) only Figure 5 Local Unit –...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
Video The image is not sharp, or is badly smeared. Check that the cable length DIP switch is correct for the length of your Interconnect cable (see page 18). Check the Interconnect cable between the Remote and Local units. Is it of the... -
Page 26: Usb
I can’t select the video mode I need. For non-standard resolutions, choose the monitor manually through the operating system, and set to ignore DDC. Contact Technical Support if you have problems selecting your required graphics mode. Can the extender be used with RGB video? Yes. -
Page 27: Audio
SERVSWITCH Audio The audio is very quiet. The audio I/O is line-level and requires amplified speakers and connection to devices providing line-level I/O. The audio is loud but distorted. Check that the audio input is not greater than line level (4V peak-to-peak). The USB Micro Extender accepts line-level audio input only. -
Page 28: General Questions
No. Ground loops could damage the extender system and attached equipment. Can multiple Local/Remote Units be used by swapping the interconnection cable? Local units provide a transparent USB link, so it is possible to swap or switch the Local-Remote interconnection to create a matrix-switch system. Please call Technical Support before deploying such a system. -
Page 29: Appendix A: Example Applications
This section illustrates three specific applications using USB Micro Extender units: • Simple system using ACU4001A to provide remote console with extended USB keyboard, mouse and printer (Figure 6). Audio extended by USB using USB-to-Audio converter at the Remote Unit (not included). - Page 30 Keyboard and mouse for Local console connect to spare USB ports or hub. ACU4001A Remote Unit Video output and four USB ports for extended devices: keyboard, mouse, printer, audio (requires USB-to-Audio converter – not supplied). Remote Console Figure 6 Single monitor consoles with audio extension using USB-to-...
- Page 31 SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY Keyboard and mouse for Local console connect to spare USB ports or hub. ACU4222A Local Unit Takes video and USB signals from CPU. Also provides video outputs for Local console. Remote Console Dual monitor console. Monitor 2 is serial touch screen.
- Page 32 Keyboard and mouse for Local console connect to spare USB ports or hub. ACU4222A Local Unit Takes video and USB signals from CPU. Also provides video output for Local console. Remote Console Figure 8 Home entertainment system APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Local Console ACU4222A Remote Unit Video and audio output and...
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Page 33: Appendix B: Rack Mount Options
SERVSWITCH Appendix B: Rack Mount Options All USB Micro Extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack in any combination using the mounting kit: RMK19U-X3 RMK19U-X3 Mounting Kit This mounting kit allows you to mount up to three units across 1U. It contains one rack plate and M3 countersunk mounting screws. -
Page 34: Appendix C: Audio/Serial Ports
APPENDIX C: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS Appendix C: Audio/Serial Ports Operation & Multi-Port Configuration This appendix describes audio & serial interface operation for ACU4222A. This extender allows bi-directional stereo audio and a full-duplex serial data to be sent across the secondary CATx interconnection cable. Serial Interface - Set Up and Operation No setting up or user adjustments are required. - Page 35 SERVSWITCH Audio Interface - Set Up and Operation The audio interface is line-level and is designed to take the output from a sound card (or other line-level) source and be connected to a set of powered speakers at the other end of the link. Stereo audio may be transmitted either way across the link (simultaneously).
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Page 36: Appendix D: Calling Black Box
If you are shipping it for repair, please include the Remote Unit’s external power supply. If you are returning it, please include everything you received with it. Before you ship the Extender back to Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. -
Page 37: Appendix E: Specifications
SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY Appendix E: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution Video Compatibility Video I/O Video Compensation Video Coupling Sync I/O VESA DDC Video Input Connectors Video Output Connectors USB Compatibility Extension Limits Local Unit Connector Remote Unit Connectors 1600x1200@75Hz over 150ft (50m) Operation at higher resolutions/refresh rates may be possible at shorter distances... -
Page 38: Serial Interface
Serial Interface Max Baud Rate Supported Serial Data Format Signals Transferred Local Unit Connector Remote Unit Connector Audio Interface Description Transmission method Signal levels Input Impedance Local Unit Connectors Remote Unit connectors Microphone Support Power Requirements Local Unit Remote Unit APPENDIX E: SPECIFICATIONS 19.2K Baud Transparent... -
Page 39: Size And Shipping Weight
SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY Size and Shipping Weight ACU4001A ACU4201A ACU4222A Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Chassis Construction Local Unit: 4.7”x4.3”x1.1” (120x110x29mm) Remote Unit: 5.4”x3.9”x1.1” (138x98x29mm) Shipping Weight: 3.3lb (1.5kg) Local Unit: 4.7”x4.3”x1.7” (120x110x44mm) (1U) Remote Unit: 5.4”x3.9”x1.1” (138x98x29mm) Shipping Weight: 3.7lb (1.7kg) - Page 40 NOTES...
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