A high performance kvm extender that can
transmit up to two high resolution displayport
video streams plus high speed usb and digital/
analog audio (44 pages)
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FCC RFI and NOM Statements 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 inter ference 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...
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NOM Statement 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6.
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NOM Statement 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
(1) SFP cage, LC connectors, multimode, (1) barrel connector for power; ACX310FIA Transmitter also includes: (2) 3.5-mm bidirectional audio connectors; ACX310F Receiver: (1) DVI-I output (physical connector supports DVI-D only), (4) USB Type A F, (1) SFP cage, LC connectors, multimode, (1) barrel connector for power;...
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Technical Specifications (continued) Indicators Each unit (Transmitter or Receiver): (1) Power/Online LED Environment Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 113° F (0 to 45° C); Storage: -4 to 158° F (-20 to +70° C); Operating Humidity: 80%, noncondensing Altitude 10,000 feet maximum Power...
- Bidirectional audio/microphone. - VGA/DVI support. 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • (1) transmitter • (1) receiver • (1) DVI-I cable •...
2.4 Hardware Description 2.4.1 Transmitter (Local Unit) Front Panel The transmitter‘s (ACX310F or ACX310FIA) front panel is blank except for a Power Status LED, which is described in Table 2-1. Back Panel The transmitter’s (ACX310F or ACX310FIA) back panel is shown in Figures 2-1 and 2-2.
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Transmitter’s components. Number Component Description Power Status LED (not shown, Lights when power to the located on the front panel transmitter is on. of the transmitter) (1) DVI connector Connects to the PC. (1) DVI connector Connects to a local monitor.
The receiver’s front panel is blank except for a Power Status LED, which is described in Table 2-2. Back Panel The receiver’s back panel is shown in Figures 2-3 and 2-4. Table 2-2 describes its components. Figure 2-3. ACX310F receiver’s back panel. Figure 2-4. ACX310FIA receiver’s back panel. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 12...
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. Receiver’s components. Number Component Description Power Status LED (not shown, Lights when power to the located on the front panel of receiver is on. the receiver) (1) DVI connector Connects to DVI monitor. Link to keyboard/mouse and two (4) USB Type A connectors USB peripheral devices.
Chapter 3: Installation and Operation 3. Installation and Operation 3.1 Cable Requirements Use 62.5-µm multimode fiber optic cable with the included SFPs; otherwise, use the designated cable for the SFPs you are using. 3.2 Installing the Transmitter and Receiver The extender is plug-and-play. Simply plug in the following connections as shown in Figure 3-1.
Chapter 4: Enhanced Operation 4. Enhanced Operation Via an OSD in the Remote Unit, the ACX310F enables the following configuration options: 1. Updating the Extender. 2. Set Backlight. 3. Locking OSD. 4. Enabling/disabling Monitor Sync. 5. DDC options. Entering the OSD To enter the Extenders OSD, press the ScrollLock key on the attached keyboard five times quickly.
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Chapter 4: Enhanced Operation S = Set Backlight Enter 0–9. Figure 4-2. USB high-speed memory option. L = Lock Menu enabled/disabled Once enabled, you can only enter the OSD during the first 10 minutes after the remote unit powers up. It will be locked afterwards. Figure 4-3.
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Chapter 4: Enhanced Operation I = Monitor sync enabled/disabled You can activate or deactivate the monitor synchronization. If enabled, the graphics card refresh rates are synchronized with the (Rx) attached monitors. This will optimize motion picture content applications, but might not work properly with all monitors (flicker may occur).
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Table 5-1. International Contact Information. Country Web site/E-mail Phone United www.blackbox.com 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 States info@blackbox.com www.black-box.at Austria +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 support@black-box.at www.blackbox.be support.nederlands@ blackbox.be Belgium support.french@ +32 2 725 85 50 +32 2 725 92 12 blackbox.be support.english@...
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