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Black Box ACS110 Manual

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  • Page 1 ACS110, ACS120 ACS112, ACS122 ACS201A, ACS202 ACS111, ACS211A DVI-D-CatX-KVM-Extender Single-Head and Dual-Head Singlelink and Duallink Manual http://www.blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Welcome to the ACS110A-ACS211A (ACS1xxA)- Extender Family! Thank you for purchasing a ACS1xxA KVM-Extender! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that our ACS1xxA KVM-Extender will save you money, time, and effort. That’s because our ACS1xxA KVM-Extender is all about breaking away from the traditional model of attaching a new display to DVI graphic source.

  • Page 3: Cautions And Notes

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Copyrights and Trademarks ©2008. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer. All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 5 LASER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Eye Safety (Laser) with ACS1XXA – Products Related Norm: DIN EN 60825-2 ; 11/2007; Safety of optical fibre communication systems (OFCS) The optical transceivers inside the device have a typical output performance of approx. 5mW. As per EN 60825-2, this corresponds to Hazard Class 1M. Accordingly, this device can be operated at unrestricted locations and requires no laser warning labelling.
  • Page 6 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER 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: ACS110A, ACS120A, ACS112A, ACS122A ACS201A, ACS202A, ACS111A, ACS211A are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC as well as these standards:...
  • Page 7 SAFETY-PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION GUIDLINES 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. • The Remote unit, Local unit and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Contents 1. Quick Setup 2. Overview Introduction Glossary Example of a System Features Product Range Compatibility How to Use This Guide 3. Installation Package Contents Interconnection Cable Requirements System Setup Device Views Diagnostic LEDs 4. Service Setup DIP Switch 5.

  • Page 9: Quick Setup

    QUICK SETUP 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 Local unit to CPU or switch. Connect Remote unit to KVM.

  • Page 10: Overview

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER 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 indispensable for 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.

  • Page 11: Example Of A System

    OVERVIEW Example of a System CPU with DVI-D Graphic card Local Unit ACS1xxA KVM- Extendersystem Remote Unit Optional Monitor Remote Console ACS1xxA – KVM Extender system (example)

  • Page 12: Features

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Features All members of the ACS1xxA KVM Extender Series offer the following features: Support for DVI-D Singlelink Graphic cards and for USB-Keyboard/Mouse (all devices) • Devices with USB-HID connectors support ONLY Keyboard and Mouse. It’s possible that other HID devices (Human Interface Device) like touch- screens, graphics tablets, barcode readers or similar are supported –...

  • Page 13: Product Range

    OVERVIEW Product Range There are 8 products in the range and various upgrade kits: ACS1xxA – Extender (fibre) ACS110A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse) ACS120A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 2x DVI Singlelink, USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse) ACS112A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB 2.0 (transparent)

  • Page 14: Compatibility

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Compatibility Interface Compatibility Digital Video (DVI-D) Singlelink: Digital Video standard, installed by • Digital Display Working Group (www.ddwg.org) R, G, B, CLOCK in a data stream with up to 3x1,6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS Level. Maximum Resolution is 1920x1200. Digital Video (DVI-D) Duallink: Digital Video standard, installed by Digital •...

  • Page 15: How To Use This Guide

    OVERVIEW 2.7 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the ACS1xxA – Extender. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: Connection & Compatibility If you have purchased an Extender Kit, this will contain all the cables required to connect the Local unit of your ACS1xxA KVM- Extender to your PC or KVM switch.

  • Page 16: Installation

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER 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: ACS1xxA KVM-Extender- pair (Local Unit + Remote Unit)

  • Page 17: Interconnection Cable Requirements

    INSTALLATION 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote units you will need: DVI: Connect the supplied DVI cable(s) to your CPU(s) (KVM - Switch, etc.). Please • ensure that the connection is tension-free! USB-Keyboard, USB-Mouse, USB 2.0: Connect the supplied USB cable(s) to your •...

  • Page 18: System Setup

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER 3.3 System Setup To install your ACS1xxA – Extender system: Switch off all devices. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse to the Remote unit (depending on device type). Using the supplied CPU KVM cable(s), connect the local unit to your computer (or KVM switch).

  • Page 19: Device Views

    INSTALLATION 3.4 Device Views Connect to Connect to CPU Connect to CPU 5V Power Supply DVI Port USB Port Local Unit – Type ACS110A, ACS112A, ACS201A and ACS202A Connect to Remote Connect to Remote Connect to DVI Monitor 5V Power Supply USB-Keyboard/ Mouse Remote Unit HID –...
  • Page 20 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Connect to Connect to CPU Connect to CPU 5V Power Supply DVI Port #1 USB Port Connect to CPU DVI Port #2 Local Unit – Type ACS120A and ACS122A Connect to Remote Connect to Remote Connect to DVI Monitor #1 USB-Keyboard/ Mouse 5V Power Supply Connect to Remote...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Connect to Connect to CPU #1 Connect to CPU #1 5V Power Supply DVI Port USB Port Connect to CPU #2 DVI Port Connect to CPU #1 Local Unit – Type ACS111A and ACS211A DVI Port Connect to Remote Connect to Remote Connect to DVI Monitor...
  • Page 22 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Multimode Fibre Connectors – Type ACS110A and ACS111A Multimode Fibre Connectors – Type ACS120A, ACS201A and ACS211A Multimode Fibre Connectors – Type ACS112A Multimode Fibre Connectors – Type ACS122A and ACS202A...

  • Page 23: Diagnostic Leds

    INSTALLATION Diagnostic LEDs Each ACS1xxA KVM-Extender is fitted with up to six indicator LEDs: Power, Video OK, and Link Status. The location of the LEDs is shown below: Diagnostic LED Diagnostic LED Diagnostic LED DVI 1 Power DVI 2 Diagnostic LEDs at the ACS1xxA – Extender (DVI Sockets) Appearance Diagnostics Device not ready...
  • Page 24 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Diagnostic LED Diagnostic LED Diagnostic LED Fibre DVI 2 Fibre DVI 1 Diagnostic LEDs at the ACS1xxA – Extender (Fibre Sockets) Appearance Diagnostics Fibre DVI 1 No Connection to DVI 1 Port at Local/Remote Unit (Green LED) Connection to DVI 1 Port at Local/Remote Unit Ok Blinking Connection to DVI 1 Port at Local/Remote Unit disturbed...

  • Page 25: Service Setup

    SERVICE SETUP Service Setup There are no adjustments required to set up your ACS1xxA KVM -Extender. You might be requested by our service technicians to setup a special configuration. In this case you will receive detailed instructions. DIP Switch Local Unit and Remote Unit contain a DIP Switch with 4 switch options. All 4 switches of the DIP Switch must be ‚OFF’...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Troubleshooting Monitor There is no picture. Check the power supply connection at the Local and Remote unit. Is the Power (Red LED) at the Local and Remote unit illuminated? If not, the internal power- supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error. Check that the Interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and the Remote Unit.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Example Applications

    APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the ACS1xxA KVM- Extender: ACS1xxA KVM- (Singlelink-) Extender with optional, second screen.
  • Page 28 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER For highest resolution up to 2560x2048 – DVI- Duallink over 2 fibres ACS1xxA KVM- Duallink Extender – Highest Resolution up to 2560x2048...
  • Page 29 APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Dual-Head Configuration with USB 2.0 transparent – DVI- Singlelink over 3 fibres ACS1xxA KVM- Extender – with USB 2.0 for ALL USB Devices – FullSpeed!
  • Page 30 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Application with KVM-Switch (Singlelink – shown here – or Duallink) in Local Unit ACS1xxA KVM- Extender – with KVM- Switch in Local Unit...

  • Page 31: Appendix B: Rack Mount Options

    APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Appendix B: Rack Mount Options ACS1XXA KVM-Extenders can be mounted into a 19“-Server Rack using the DDXI- Rackmount Kit. The DDXi Rackmount Kit consists of the following parts: Narrow strip Two small blanking plates Wide blanking plate Base plate M3x5 Screws (14) Mounting instruction:...
  • Page 32 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER The 19“ DDXI- Rackmount kit allows you to mount various numbers of devices into one housing: 1. One unit (using two small plates) 2. Two units (using one small plate) 3. Three units...

  • Page 33: Appendix C: Calling Technical Support

    APPENDIX C: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Appendix C: Calling Technical Support If you determine that your DDXI - DVI KVM Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or to repair it. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Please contact our Technical Support.

  • Page 34: Appendix D: List Of Supported Usb Devices (For Usb Hid Versions Only)

    ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Appendix D: List of supported USB devices (for USB HID versions only) Although the USB connection’s implementation allows all keyboards and Mice, we can not guarantee that all available keyboards/mice are running. The implementation is constructed for “HID” devices. HID is a device class enabling inputs in a PC.

  • Page 35: Appendix E: Specifications

    APPENDIX E: SPECIFICATIONS Appendix E: Specifications Power Supply Voltage 90-240VAC-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 1920x1200@60Hz Singlelink devices DVI-D up to 2560x2048@60Hz Duallink devices Keyboard Mouse USB 2-/3-button and wheel mouse...
  • Page 36 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Type of Interconnection Cable Multimode 50µm Two fibres 50µm, E.g. I-V(ZN)H 2G50 (In house patch cable) or I/AD(ZN)H 4G50 (in house OR outdoor Breakout cable, stress resistant) All notations acc. VDE specification. Two fibres 62.5µm. E.g. I-V(ZN)HH 2G62,5 (In Multimode 62.5µm house Breakout cable) or A/DQ(ZN)B2Y 4G62,5 (outdoor cable, stress resistant with protection against...

  • Page 37: Appendix F: Connectors

    APPENDIX F: CONNECTORS Appendix F: Connectors ACS1xxA KVM-Extender Connector Pinouts DVI-I Socket (Singlelink) 8 C1 C2 C3 C4 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 n.c.
  • Page 38 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER DVI-I Socket (Duallink) 8 C1 C2 24 C3 C4 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 2,4 GND T.M.D.S data 1,3 GND T.M.D.S data 0,5 GND T.M.D.S data 4- T.M.D.S data 3-...
  • Page 39 APPENDIX F: CONNECTORS Keyboard/Mouse Socket, USB Type B (Socket at Local Unit) Signal VCC (+5V) Data - White Data + Green Black Keyboard/Mouse Socket, USB Type A (Socket at Remote Unit) Signal VCC (+5V) Data - White Data + Green Black...
  • Page 40 ACS110A-ACS211A -EXTENDER Power – 2.5mm barrel type Signal inner outer...
  • Page 41 NOTES...

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