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Black Box ACU8000A Manual

Black box acu8000a extend dual-head vga video, stereo audio, rs-232 and up to three independent usb ports up to 400 feet (125 m) away on catx cable
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ACU8000A
UMA1178 Rev NC
ServSwitch Universal Extender
Extend dual-head VGA video, stereo audio, RS-232
and up to three independent USB ports up to 400
feet (125 m) away on CATx cable.

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  • Page 1 ACU8000A UMA1178 Rev NC ServSwitch Universal Extender Extend dual-head VGA video, stereo audio, RS-232 and up to three independent USB ports up to 400 feet (125 m) away on CATx cable.
  • Page 2 If you have any questions about your application or our products, contact Black Box Tech Support at 724-746-5500 or go to blackbox.com and click on “Talk to Black Box.” You’ll be live with one of our technical experts in less than 20 seconds.
  • Page 3 ServSwitch Universal Extender FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA 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 J 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 4: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    ServSwitch Universal Extender INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement 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 5: Table Of Contents

    ServSwitch Universal Extender Contents 1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 5 2. OVERVIEW ........................... 6 ......................6 NTRODUCTION ......................... 6 EATURES ’ ...................... 6 S INCLUDED ................... 7 ARDWARE ESCRIPTION 3. INSTALLATION ........................13 PC .............. 13 ONNECTING THE ENDER NIT TO THE ..........

  • Page 6: Specifications

    ServSwitch Universal Extender 1. Specifications Cable Required Up to 400 feet using CAT5e UTP cable; Up to 450 feet using CAT6 UTP cable Enclosure Steel MTBF 90,000 hours (calculated estimate) Resolutions PC resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz USB Support High-Speed (12 Mbps) devices, Low-Speed (1.5 Mbps) devices...

  • Page 7: Overview

    (amplified or line level), RS-232, and up to three USB ports up to 400 feet away on CAT5e or CAT6 cables. The ACU8000A includes a rack mountable sender unit plus a wall mountable receiver (and I/O hood cover), packaged together. The Receiver (Remote) Unit is a peripheral extender with two direct USB ports (DR1 and DR2).

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    ServSwitch Universal Extender Hardware Description 2.4.1 Sender Unit Figure 2.1 shows the sender unit’s front panel. Table 2-1 describes its components. Figure 2.1 Sender unit’s front panel TABLE 2-1 Number Component Description Host and Link LED’s Illuminated when communication is established (STD, DR1, DR2) between sender and host or sender and receiver Power LED...
  • Page 9 (for driving passive speakers). The DB15 audio I/O not only allows Interface with line-level 3.5-mm mini stereo audio sources (using adapter cable available from Black Box), DB15 connector it also provides a more reliable and secure means for the audio connection with its gold-plated D-Sub connector with jack screws.
  • Page 10 ServSwitch Universal Extender TABLE 2-2 Number Component Description DB15 connector Audio output DR 2 input: This is a “Direct” extension USB port. The corresponding USB port on the PC is directly extended to a remote receiver with no hubs or other functions in the path.
  • Page 11 ServSwitch Universal Extender 2.4.2 Receiver Unit Figure 2.3 shows the receiver unit’s front panel. Table 2-3 describes its components. 1 2 3 7 8 9 Figure 2.3 Receiver unit’s front panel TABLE 2-3 Number Component Description Link LED’s light when communication between sender and receiver 1,2,3 (Top Row) is established.
  • Page 12 ServSwitch Universal Extender Figure 2.4 shows the receiver unit’s back panel. Table 2-4 describes its components. 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 Figure 2.4 Receiver unit’s back panel TABLE 2-3 Number Component Description HD15 connector Video output A HD15 connector Video output B DB15 connector...
  • Page 13 ServSwitch Universal Extender 2.4.3 User I/O Connector Descriptions The sender unit has ports for connection to the PC source and features local outputs for both video ports, audio signals (with amplified audio pass-through), and a general-purpose USB port (for connection to local keyboard or pointing devices). The sender unit also has an RS- 232 port for bidirectional extension of RS-232 data.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Audio/Speaker connections at Sender If a serial communication is needed, connect a PC’s serial port to the RS-232, DB9 female connector. Usually a straight-thru DB9 M/F cable is required (not supplied, order Black Box part number EDN12H-0005-MF separately). 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Sender Unit To Local Outputs

    ServSwitch Universal Extender Connecting the Sender Unit to Local Outputs The sender has buffered outputs for connection of two LCD’s, a passive speaker, and two USB devices (commonly keyboard and mouse or a KVM Switch). VGA A VGA B Local Output Local Output Figure 3-4 Local VGA A and VGA B output connectors on the sender’s back panel Connecting the Sender Unit to the Receiver Unit...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Receiver Unit Outputs

    Connect a LINE AUDIO OUT from the receiver unit to any standard PC external speakers (powered) using male-to-male 3.5-mm audio patch cable (Black Box part number EJ110- 0005, ordered separately). If an amplified audio output level is desired, connect the receiver’s PWR AUDIO OUT connector to the desired device.

  • Page 17: Configuration & Operation

    ServSwitch Universal Extender 4. Configuration & Operation Sender Unit Front-Panel Controls and Indicators Figure 4-1 Controls and indicators on the sender unit’s front panel Table 4-1 Indicators on the sender unit’s front panel Indicator Name Description Lights when STD communications is established between the Host LED STD sender unit and host Lights when DR1 communications is established between the...

  • Page 18: Receiver Unit Front-Panel Controls And Indicators

    ServSwitch Universal Extender Receiver Unit Front-Panel Controls and Indicators Channel Up & Down Select Button Select Button Buttons Figure 4-2 Controls and indicators on the receiver unit’s front panel The receiver unit can be operated in two different modes: RUN mode and CAL (calibrate) mode.

  • Page 19: Video Calibration

    ServSwitch Universal Extender Video Calibration Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show how you can adjust an image to the proper resolution by using the receiver unit’s front-panel controls. Figure 4-3 Test pattern for HF gain and skew adjustments Select the video channel that you are going to adjust. Start by adjusting the HF gain (all three LEDs on the receiver unit lit).
  • Page 20 ServSwitch Universal Extender Figure 4-4 HF gain adjustment (zoomed view) Once you have adjusted the HF gain, press the select button to cycle through the red, green, and blue colors and use the Up and Down buttons to align the colors vertically. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 21: Audio Adjustment

    ServSwitch Universal Extender Audio Adjustment The PWR AUDIO output audio volume level can be manually adjusted by using a small flat screwdriver to turn a recessed pot clockwise for louder or counter-clockwise for softer. You cannot turn the volume all the way down. This means that even if the pot is turned fully counterclockwise, you still have some audio output.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: The units contain hazardous voltages. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open or try to repair the unit yourself. There is no customer-repairable item in the unit, and you will void the warranty. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

  • Page 23: Calling Black Box

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container if possible. • Before you ship the unit back to Black Box for repair or return, be sure to contact us to get a Return Authorization (RMA) number.
  • Page 24 Great tech support is just 20 seconds away at 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less.

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