Page 2 - Chapter 2
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 2 Welcome to the DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender Family! Thank you for purchasing an DVI-D Cat X 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 D...
Page 6 - Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 6 Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation guidelines: • Do not use CATx-devices to link between buildings – please use fiber devices. • Only use in dry, indoor environments. • Do n...
Page 7 - INHALTSVERZEICHNIS; Contents
INHALTSVERZEICHNIS 7 Contents 1. Quick Setup 8 2. Overview 9 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 Glossary 9 2.3 Features 11 2.4 Product Range 12 2.5 Compatibility 13 2.6 How to Use This Guide 14 3. Installation 15 3.1 Package Contents 15 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 16 3.3 System Setup 17 3.4 Diagnosti...
Page 8 - Install system
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 8 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. NO YES Power LED illuminated? Check p.s.u.’s and connection to ...
Page 9 - OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW 9 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction A Cat5 KVM Extender is mainly used, to extend the maximum distance between a CPU and his Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse considerably. In addition they are irrecoverable in installations in electromagnetic hazardous environments (EMI). Normal Keyboard-/ Monitor-/ M...
Page 12 - Range
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 12 2.4 Product Range There are four products in the range and various upgrade kits: DVI-D Cat X - Extender ACS1009A KVM-Extender 1x DVI, PS2-Keyboard, PS2-Mouse (Singlehead) ACS2209A KVM-Extender 2x DVI, PS2-Keyboard, PS2-Mouse s (Dualhead) ACS4001A KVM-Extender 1x DVI, USB-...
Page 13 - Interface Compatibility
OVERVIEW 13 2.5 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 keyboar...
Page 14 - How to Use This Guide; Connection & Compatibility; DDC Information
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 14 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the DVI-D Cat X – Extender Series. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: Connection ...
Page 15 - INSTALLATION; Package Contents; Appendix F – Calling
INSTALLATION 15 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 P...
Page 16 - Interconnection Cable Requirements; telecommunications or network equipment.; Power Supply
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 16 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 + ACS22...
Page 19 - DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender Type ACS2209A Local Unit
INSTALLATION 19 Connect to CPU: 2 nd DVI-Graphic card 2 nd local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console 2 nd monitor local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor Local keyboard/ mouse port Solely Keyboard may be plugged in directly, keyboard/mouse through equipped adapter Connect to CP...
Page 21 - DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A Local Unit
INSTALLATION 21 Connect to CPU: USB Connect to CPU: DVI graphic card local DVI-Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A Local Unit remote DVI-Monitor port– connect to Remote console monitor Remote keyboard/mouse port DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender Type ACS4001A ...
Page 24 - LEDs; Power LED
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 24 3.4 Diagnostic LEDs Each DVI-D Cat X 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 Data Error Diagnostic LED Link Status Diag...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING 25 4. 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 ...
Page 26 - Appendix A: Example Applications
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 26 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the DVI-D Cat X - Extenders: • DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen. DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen
Page 27 - APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS; DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender – local Consoles through a KVM- Switch
APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 27 • 4 CPU’s – local outputs managed through a KVM- Switch and a single console. Remote Consoles up to 140m away. DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender – local Consoles through a KVM- Switch
Page 28 - Appendix B: Rack Mount Options
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 28 Appendix B: Rack Mount Options DVI-D Cat X KVM- Extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack using the mounting kit: DVI-D Cat X- Rackmount Kit . Two different versions are available – one each for Singlehead and for Dualhead devices. DVI-D Cat X- Rackmount Kit for Singleh...
Page 29 - APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS
APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS 29 The kit allows you to mount a different count of devices (1…4 devices):
Page 30 - Appendix C: Calling Technical Support; Version Number Format:; Shipping and Packaging
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 30 Appendix C: Calling Technical Support If you determine that your DVI-D –Cat X 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 ...
Page 31 - APPENDIX C: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
APPENDIX C: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 31 Black Box Technical Support Country Web Site/E-Mail Phone Fax US www.blackbox.com [email protected] 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 Austria www.black-box.at [email protected] +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 Belgium [email protected]...
Page 32 - Appendix D: Specifications; Stromversorgung
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 32 Appendix D: Specifications Stromversorgung 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) Videoquelle/Monitor DVI-D up to 1600x1200@60Hz Keyboard PS2 or USB (depending on ...
Page 33 - APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS; Size and Shipping Weight; Environmental
APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS 33 Size and Shipping Weight DVI-D Cat X 103 x 143 x 29mm (4”x5.6”x1.1”) (2 devices) Weight: 0,6kg (1.3lb) each Shipping box Weight: 1,6 kg (3.5lb) Environmental Operating Temperature 41 to 113°F (5 to 45 °C) Storage Temperature -13 to 140°F (-25 to 60 °C) Relative Humidity...
Page 34 - Appendix E: Connectors; DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender Connector Pinouts
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 34 Appendix E: Connectors DVI-D Cat X KVM-Extender Connector Pinouts DVI-I female connector (Output connector for ALL devices and Input connector Dualhead devices 2 nd Monitor) 1 8 C1 C2 C5 17 24 C3 C4 Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S data 2- 9 T.M.D.S data 1- 17 T...
Page 35 - APPENDIX E: CONNECTORS
APPENDIX E: CONNECTORS 35 DVI-I female connector (Input connector for ALL Singlehead devices and Input connector Dualhead devices 1 st Monitor) DVI-I Buchse (PS2 Singlehead Eingangsbuchse und PS2 Dualhead Eingangsbuchse 1. Monitor) 1 8 C1 C2 C5 17 24 C3 C4 Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S ...
Page 36 - Combined Keyboard/Mouse connector (output connector Local Unit)
DVI-D CAT X KVM-EXTENDER 36 Combined Keyboard/Mouse connector (output connector Local Unit) Pin 1 KBD-DATA 2 MOUSE-DATA 3 KBD/MOUSE-GND 4 VCC (+5V) 5 KBD-CLK 6 MOUSE-CLK Keyboard/Mouse connector (output connector Remote Unit) Pin Keyboard Pin Mouse 1 KBD-DATA 1 MOUSE-DATA 2 2 3 KBD-GND 3 MOUSE-GND 4...
Page 37 - Keyboard/Mouse Adapter to connect Keyboard/Mouse to Local Unit; Power
APPENDIX E: CONNECTORS 37 Keyboard/Mouse Adapter to connect Keyboard/Mouse to Local Unit Pin Connector (device) Pin Keyboard Pin Mouse 1 KBD-DATA 1 KBD-DATA 2 2 MOUSE-DATA 2 1 MOUSE-DATA 3 KBD-GND 3 KBD -GND 3 MOUSE-GND 4 VCC (+5V) 4 VCC (+5V) 4 VCC (+5V) 5 KBD-CLK 5 KBD -CLK 6 6 MOUSE-CLK 6 5 MOUSE...
Page 38 - NOTES
