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)
Dvi-d-catx-kvm-extender single and dualhead (49 pages)
Summary of Contents for Black Box ACS2028A-Series
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ACS2028A-xx ACS2228A-xx ACS4022A-xx ACS4222A-xx DVI-D-Fiber-KVM-Extender Single and DualHead Manual http://www.blackbox.com...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Welcome to the DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Family! Thank you for purchasing an DVI-D Fiber 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 Fiber KVM-Extender is all about breaking away from the traditional model of attaching a new display to DVI graphic source.
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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: ACS2028A-MM, ACS2228A-MM ACS4022A-MM, ACS4222A-MM ACS2028A-SM, ACS2228A-SM ACS4022A-SM, ACS4222A-SM are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the...
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DVI-D FIBER 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 •...
CONTENTS Contents 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. Service Setup Setup at the Local Unit Setup at the Remote Unit 5.
DVI-D FIBER 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 Overview Introduction A Fiber KVM Extender is mainly used, to extend the maximum distance between a CPU and his Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse considerably. In addition they are beneficial 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 FIBER KVM-EXTENDER CPU with DVI-D Graphic card Local Console Optional Monitor DVI-D Fiber KVM- Extender system Remote Console Serial / Audio Optional Monitor DVI-D Fiber – KVM Extender system (example)
OVERVIEW Features All members of the DVI-D Fiber - DVI KVM Extender Series offer the following features: Support for DVI-D Graphic cards (all devices) • Support for PS2-Keyboard and PS2-Mouse (ACS2028A-xx and ACS2228A-xx) • Support for USB-Keyboard and USB-Mouse (ACS4022A-xx and ACS4222A-xx) •...
OVERVIEW 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 FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the DVI-D Fiber – Extender Series. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: Connection &...
INSTALLATION 3. 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 KVM extender system more conveniently. 3.1 Package Contents You should receive the following items in your extender package (all types): DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender- pair (Local Unit + Remote Unit)
DVI-D FIBER 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 ACS2028A + ACS2228A DVI, USB-Keyboard, USB-Mouse: Connect the supplied KVM CPU cable set to your •...
INSTALLATION 3.3 System Setup To install your DVI-D Fiber – 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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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Connect to CPU: Connect to CPU: Connect to CPU: Audio OUT Audio IN serial interface DVI, keyboard, mouse local DVI-Monitor port Local keyboard/ mouse port Connect to Local console monitor Solely Keyboard may be plugged in directly, keyboard/mouse through equipped adapter DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS2028A-xx Local Unit Connect to...
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INSTALLATION Connect to CPU: local DVI-Monitor DVI-Graphic card/ port Connect to Local serial/ audio ports console 2 monitor Connect to CPU: local DVI-Monitor port Local keyboard/ mouse port DVI-Graphic card, Connect to Local keyboard, mouse console monitor Solely Keyboard may be plugged in directly, keyboard/mouse through equipped adapter...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER INTERCONNECT – carries video and data signals – connect to Local/ Connect to 5V Power remote unit with Fiber cable supply DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS2028A-xx Local/ Remote Unit INTERCONNECT – carries 2 video – connect to Local/Remote unit with Fiber cable INTERCONNECT –...
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INSTALLATION Connect to CPU: Connect to CPU: Connect to CPU: Audio OUT Audio IN serial interface DVI graphic card Connect to CPU: local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS4022A-xx Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor port– connect to Remote console Connect to Connect to:...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Connect to CPU: local DVI-Monitor DVI-Graphic card/ port Connect to Local serial/ audio ports console 2 monitor Connect to CPU: local 1 DVI-Monitor Connect to CPU: port Connect to Local DVI-Graphic card console 1 monitor DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS4222A-xx Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor Connect to Connect to:...
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INSTALLATION INTERCONNECT – carries video and Connect to 5V Power data signals – connect to Local/ supply remote unit with Fiber cable DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS4022A-xx Local/ Remote Unit INTERCONNECT – carries 2 video – connect to Local/Remote unit with Fiber cable INTERCONNECT –...
DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Diagnostic LEDs Each DVI-D Fiber 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 Diagnostic LED Diagnostic LED Link Status...
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INSTALLATION Appearance Diagnostics Device not ready Power LED (Red LED) Device ready No or invalid video signal detected Video Okay (Green LED) Device ready Link Status blinking No FIBER connection (Green LED) Device ready Data Error Device ready (Green LED) blinking / On Errors through data transmission over FIBER Cable (Cable too long, too high attenuation or too much...
DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Service Setup For most applications, you shouldn't need not to make any adjustments to set up your DVXi/LC KVM-Extender. Under some special circumstances it could be necessary to setup configuration specials. For some applications, you may need to open the Local Unit and/or the Remote Unit. Unscrew the Philips-type screws at both sides at the bottom of the device.
SERVICE SETUP Setup at the Local Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device in this orientation: with the Fiber connectors to the right and the electrical connectors to the left. The main PCB then will look like this: JP1, JP2, JP3 Use the diagram to locate jumpers.
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Loading the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table To load the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table, please proceed the following steps: Switch off the Local Unit and the Remote Unit, unplug the Video-Cable to the Remote •...
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SERVICE SETUP Reset of the internal DDC Table to Default-Values If you have loaded several DDC Configurations and got no satisfying result, you can restore the original (default) DDC Table. To do this, please proceed the followin steps: Switch off the Local Unit •...
DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Setup at the Remote Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device in this orientation: with the Fiber connectors to the right and the electrical connectors to the left. The main PCB then will look like this: JP1, JP2, JP3 Use the diagram to locate jumpers.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 FIBER 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 ask Technical Support for a list of 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 device is running.
APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the DVI-D Fiber - Extenders: DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen. • DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 4 CPU’s – local outputs managed through a KVM- Switch and a single console. Remote • Consoles up to 140m away. DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender – local Consoles through a KVM- Switch...
APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Appendix B: Rack Mount Options DVI-D Fiber KVM- Extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack using the mounting kit: DVI-D Fiber- Rackmount Kit. Two different versions are available – one each for Singlehead and for Dualhead devices. DVI-D Fiber- Rackmount Kit for Dualhead devices and Singlehead devices with serial/Audio consists of: Base plate...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER The kit allows you to mount a different count of devices (1…4 devices):...
APPENDIX C: AUDIO/SERIAL SUPPORT Appendix C: Audio/Serial Support The Audio/Serial allows bi-directional stereo audio and a full-duplex serial data link to be sent across the regular interconnection cable in addition to keyboard, mouse and DVI video. To set up the extender’s audio and serial link, please follow all of the instructions detailed in this appendix.
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 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).
APPENDIX D: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Appendix D: Calling Technical Support If you determine that your DVI-D –Fiber 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 FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Black Box Technical Support Country Web Site/E-Mail Phone www.blackbox.com 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 info@blackbox.com Austria www.black-box.at +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 support@black-box.at Belgium www.blackbox.be +32 2 725 85 50 +32 2 725 92 12 support.english@blackbox.be...
APPENDIX E: SPECIFICATIONS Appendix E: Specifications Power Supply Voltage 100-240VAC-0.5A-47-63Hz/5VDC-2000 mA Power required Local Unit : max. 750mA Remote Unit : max. 750mA Interface (Depending on type of device) Video source/Monitor DVI-D up to 1600x1200@60Hz PS2 or USB (depending on model) Keyboard Mouse PS2 or USB (depending on model) 2-/3-button and...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Serial Interface Serial Speed Up to a maximum of 19,200 Baud Serial Data Format Format Independent Flow Control RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR are sent across link Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable Singlemode 9 µm 10.000m (32.750ft) Multimode 50µm 400m (1.300ft) 200m (650ft) Multimode 62.5µm...
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APPENDIX F: CONNECTORS Appendix F: Connectors DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Connector Pinouts DVI-I female connector (Output connector for ALL devices and Input connector Dualhead devices 2 Monitor) Signal Signal Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 1- T.M.D.S data 0- T.M.D.S data 2+ T.M.D.S data 1+ T.M.D.S data 0+ T.M.D.S data 2 GND...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER DVI-I female connector (Input connector for ALL Singlehead devices and Input connector Dualhead devices 1 Monitor) Signal Signal Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 1- T.M.D.S data 0- T.M.D.S data 2+ T.M.D.S data 1+ T.M.D.S data 0+ T.M.D.S data 2 GND T.M.D.S data 1 GND T.M.D.S data 0 GND...
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APPENDIX F: CONNECTORS Micro Cross P&D female connector (Input connector for Dualhead devices 2 Monitor + serial/Audio) Signal Signal Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 1- T.M.D.S data 0- T.M.D.S data 2+ T.M.D.S data 1+ T.M.D.S data 0+ T.M.D.S data 2 GND T.M.D.S data 1 GND T.M.D.S data 0 GND T.M.D.S clock +...
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