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Black Box AC500A User Manual

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CAT5 VGA Video Splitter
CUSTOMER
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INFORMATION
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Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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NOVEMBER 2003
AC500A
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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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 B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment...
  • Page 3 CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 4 NOM STATEMENT 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
  • Page 5 CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER TRADEMARKS AT and PS/2 are registered trademarks, and PC/XT is a trademark, of International Business Machines Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Calling Black Box ........

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Output port: (1) RJ-45 Enclosure: Shielded metal box Size: AC500A(E), AC501A(E): 1.6"H x 7.7"W x 4.1"D (4.1 x 19.6 x 10.4 cm); AC502A(E): 1.6"H x 4.4"W x 3.5"D (4.1 x 11.2 x 8.9 cm); AC503A(E): 1.6"H x 6.3"W x 5"D (4.1 x 16 x 12.7 cm)

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • Chapter 4 describes the splitter’s front-panel operations and the rear-panel connections. • Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the splitter. If, after reading this manual, you have questions, please call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. 2.3 What the Package Includes Your package should include the following items.

  • Page 9: 4-Port Cat5 Vga Video Splitter

    CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER • 110- (for AC500A) or 220-VAC (for AC500AE) power supply • Power cord • This users’ manual 2.3.2 4-P CAT5 VGA V IDEO PLITTER The 4-port host module (AC501A or AC501AE) comes with: • (1) 4-Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter •...

  • Page 10: Typical Applications

    Remote Standard CAT5 VGA Video Splitters or Remote Long-Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitters. Optional keyboard, mouse, and screen Remote unit (AC502A or Screen AC503A) cable Monitor Central unit (AC500A) Remote unit (AC502A or Monitor AC503A) Figure 2-1. Typical application of the 2-Port VGA Video Splitter.
  • Page 11 CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER Figure 2-2 shows a 4-Port VGA Video Splitter (central unit) broadcasting data to four remote monitors via four Remote Standard CAT5 VGA Video Splitters or Remote Long-Range CAT5 VGA Video Splitters. Optional keyboard, mouse, and screen Screen cable Monitor Remote unit...

  • Page 12: Installation

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation This chapter describes how to connect the system cables, the screen cable, and the power supply to the CAT5 Video Splitter System using the Remote Standard CAT5 Video Splitter or Remote Long-Range CAT5 Video Splitter in conjunction with: •...

  • Page 13: Installing The System Cables

    CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER Table 3-1. Screen resolution and refresh rates. Cable Length 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 meters feet 75 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz 1, 2, 3—OFF 1, 2, 3—OFF 1, 2, 3—OFF 1, 2, 3—OFF 1—ON,...

  • Page 14: (Central Unit)

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.2.1 C CAT5 VGA V ONNECTING THE IDEO PLITTER ENTRAL You need to use two system cables. To connect the system cables: 1. Connect one of the system cable’s RJ-45 male connectors to the system 1 port on the central unit’s rear panel.

  • Page 15: And Remote Units

    CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER 3.3.1 C CAT5 VGA V ONNECTING THE IDEO PLITTER AND EMOTE NITS Use a screen cable to connect the central unit to the CPU, and to connect each remote display screen to its corresponding remote unit. To connect the screen cable to the central unit: 1.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Power Supply

    CHAPTER 3: Installation To connect the screen cable to the remote unit: 1. Connect the DB15 HD male connector from remote display screen # 1 to the DB15 HD female screen port on the rear panel of remote unit # 1. 2.
  • Page 17 CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER Optional Power keyboard, To wall socket Supply screen, and mouse Central unit (AC500A) Screen cable UTP CAT5 system cable Power Power To wall socket Supply Supply To wall socket Figure 3-4. Cabling diagram for the CAT5 VGA Video Splitter system.

  • Page 18: Operation

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation This chapter describes the front-panel operations and rear-panel connections of the following: • 2-Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter (central unit) • 4-Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter (central unit) • Remote Standard CAT5 VGA Video Splitter •...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER 4.1.2 R ANEL Figure 4-2 shows the rear panel of the 2-port central unit. Table 4-1 describes the basic hardware connections. Power Screen in Screen out System Figure 4-2. Rear panel of the 2-port central unit. Table 4-1.

  • Page 20: 4-Port Cat5 Vga Video Splitter (Central Unit)

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.2 4-Port CAT5 VGA Video Splitter (Central Unit) 4.2.1 F RONT ANEL Figure 4-3 shows the front panel of the 4-port central unit. Figure 4-3. Front panel of the 4-port central unit. Push the power switch to turn the power ON or OFF.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER 4.2.2 R ANEL Figure 4-4 shows the rear panel of the 4-port central unit. Table 4-2 describes the basic hardware connections. Power Screen in Screen out System connectors Figure 4-4. Rear panel of the 4-port central unit. Table 4-2.

  • Page 22: Remote Standard Cat5 Vga Video Splitter

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.3 Remote Standard CAT5 VGA Video Splitter 4.3.1 F RONT ANEL Figure 4-5 shows the front panel of the Remote Standard CAT5 VGA Video Splitter. Figure 4-5. Front panel of the remote standard unit. Push the power switch to turn the power ON or OFF. 4.3.2 R ANEL Figure 4-6 shows the rear panel of the remote standard unit.

  • Page 23: Remote Long-Range Cat5 Vga Video Splitter

    CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER Table 4-3. Connectors on the rear panel of the remote standard unit. Connector Function Power Connect the 9-VAC, 1.5-A adapter’s power cable to this connector. Screen Connect the display screen’s connector to this port. System # Connect the system cable’s connector to this port.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4.4.2 R ANEL Figure 4-8 shows the rear panel of the remote long-range unit. Table 4-4 describes the basic hardware connections. Power System Screen Figure 4-8. Rear panel of the remote long-range unit. Table 4-4. Connectors on the rear panel of the remote long-range unit. Connector Function Power...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    CAT5 VGA VIDEO SPLITTER 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your CAT5 VGA Video Splitter is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
  • Page 26 © Copyright 2003. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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