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 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: ACS1009A-MM, ACS2209A-MM ACS4001A-MM, ACS4201A-MM ACS1009A-SM, ACS2209A-SM ACS4001A-SM, ACS4201A-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 •...
TABLE OF 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. Troubleshooting Appendix A: Example Applications Appendix B: Rack Mount Options Appendix D: Calling Technical Support Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Connectors...
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 2. Monitor DVI-D Fiber KVM- Extender system Remote Console Optional 2. Monitor DVI-D Fiber – KVM Extender system (example)
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 (ACS1009A-xx and ACS2209A-xx) • Support for USB-Keyboard and USB-Mouse (ACS4001A-xx and ACS4201A-xx) •...
DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER Product Range There are four products in the range and various upgrade kits: DVI-D Fiber - Extender ACS1009A-MM KVM-Extender 1x DVI, PS2-Keyboard, PS2-Mouse (Singlehead), Multimode Fibers ACS2209A-MM KVM-Extender 2x DVI, PS2-Keyboard, PS2-Mouse s (Dualhead), Multimode Fibers ACS4001A-MM KVM-Extender 1x DVI, USB-Keyboard, USB-Mouse (Singlehead), Multimode Fibers ACS4201A-MM...
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 &...
2x US 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 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 ACS1009A + ACS2209A 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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Remote keyboard port monitor DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS1009A-xx Remote Unit 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 ACS1009A-xx Local/ Remote Unit...
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INSTALLATION Connect to CPU: local DVI-Monitor DVI-Graphic card port Connect to Local 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 DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS2209A-xx Local Unit...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER INTERCONNECT – carries 2 video – connect to Local/Remote unit with Fiber cable INTERCONNECT – carries 1 video Connect to 5V Power and data signals – connect to Local/ supply Remote unit with Fiber cable DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS2209A-xx Local/ Remote Unit...
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INSTALLATION Connect to CPU: Connect to CPU: local DVI-Monitor port DVI graphic card Connect to Local console monitor DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A-xx Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor port– connect to Remote keyboard/mouse Remote console port monitor DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A-xx Remote Unit INTERCONNECT –...
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DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER local DVI-Monitor Connect to CPU: port Connect to Local DVI-Graphic card 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 ACS4201A-xx Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor port Connect to Remote console 2...
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INSTALLATION INTERCONNECT – carries 2 video – connect to Local/Remote unit with Fiber cable INTERCONNECT – carries 1 video Connect to 5V Power and data signals – connect to Local/ supply Remote unit with Fiber cable DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Type ACS4201A-xx Local/ Remote Unit...
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 Diagnostic LED...
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 Singlehead devices consists of: Base plate M2,5x5 Philips type...
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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: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Appendix C: 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 D: SPECIFICATIONS Appendix D: 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 Size and Shipping Weight DVI-D Fiber 103 x 143 x 29mm (4”x5.6”x1.1”) (2 devices) Weight: 0,6kg (1.3lb) each Weight: 1,6 kg (3.5lb) Shipping box Environmental 41 to 113°F (5 to 45 °C) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature -13 to 140°F (-25 to 60 °C) Relative Humidity max.
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APPENDIX E: CONNECTORS Appendix E: 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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