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DVI-D FIBER 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. Install system 1. Connect Remote unit to KVM. 2. Connect Local ...

OVERVIEW 9 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction A Fiber KVM Extender is mainly used, to extend the maximum distance between a CPU and his Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse considerably. In addition they are beneficial in installations in electromagnetic hazardous environments (EMI). Normal Keyboard-/ Monitor-/ Mou...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 10 DVI-D Fiber – KVM Extender system (example) CPU with DVI-D Graphic card DVI-D Fiber KVM- Extender system Local Console Remote Console Optional 2 nd Monitor Optional 2 nd Monitor Serial / Audio

OVERVIEW 11 2.3 Features All members of the DVI-D Fiber - DVI KVM Extender Series offer the following features: • Support for DVI-D Graphic cards (all devices) • Support for PS2-Keyboard and PS2-Mouse (ACS2028A-R2-xx and ACS2228A-xx) • Support for USB-Keyboard and USB-Mouse (ACS4022A-R2-xx and ACS42...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 12 2.4 Product Range There are sixteen products in the range and various upgrade kits: DVI-D Fiber – Extender Where: xx is MM is Multimode Device xx is SM is Singlemode Device ACS2009A-R2-xx KVM-Extender 1x DVI, PS2-Keyboard, PS2-Mouse (Singlehead) ACS2028A-R2-xx KVM-Extende...

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...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 14 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the DVI-D Fiber – Extender Series. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: Connection ...

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...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 16 ACS4001A-R2-xx, ACS4022A-R2-xx, ACS4201A-R2-xx and ACS4222A-R2-xx (additionally): • DVI-D (1,8m) video cable (DVI-D dual link male-to-male) • USB (1,8m) cable (USB type A to type B) ACS2209A-R2-xx, ACS2228A-R2-xx, ACS4201A-R2-xx and ACS4222A-R2-xx (additionally): • DVI-D ...

INSTALLATION 17 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 ACS2028A + ACS2228A • DVI, U...

INSTALLATION 29 3.4 Diagnostic LEDs Each DVI-D Fiber 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 - LEDs at DVI-D Fiber - Extender Diagnostic LED Power Diag...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 30 LED Appearance Diagnostics Power LED (Red LED) Off On Device not ready Device ready Video Okay (Green LED) Off On No or invalid video signal detected Device ready Link Status (Green LED) blinking On No FIBER connection Device ready Data Error (Green LED) Off blinking / On...

SERVICE SETUP 31 4. Service Setup For most applications, you shouldn't need not to make any adjustments to set up your DVI-D Fiber KVM-KVM-Extender. Under some special circumstances it could be necessary to setup configuration specials. For some applications, you may need to open the Local Unit and/...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 32 4.1 Setup at the Local Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device in this orientation: with the Fiber connectors to the right and the electrical connectors to the left. The main PCB then will look like this: Use the diagram to locate jumper...

SERVICE SETUP 33 Loading the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table To load the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table, please proceed the following steps: • Power up the CPU, the Local Unit, the Remote (cables to the CPU connected) and the M...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 34 4.2 Setup at the Remote Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device in this orientation: with the Fiber connectors to the right and the electrical connectors to the left. The main PCB then will look like this: Use the diagram to locate jumpe...

TROUBLESHOOTING 35 5. Troubleshooting Monitor There isn’t a picture. Check the power supply connection at the local and remote unit. Is the Power (Red LED) at the Local unit illuminated (see page 29)? If not, the internal power-supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error. Check that the ...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 36 Try a different model of keyboard. If the new keyboard works then original one may be incompatible Check that the Interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and the Remote Unit. Is the Link Status LED illuminated (see page 29)? The other console is active. Claim...

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 39 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using the DVI-D Fiber - Extenders: • DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen. DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender with optional, secondary screen

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 40 • 4 CPU’s – local outputs managed through a KVM- Switch and a single console. Remote Consoles up to 140m away. DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender – local Consoles through a KVM- Switch

APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS 41 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. Mounting Instruction Rackmount-K...

APPENDIX B: RACK MOUNT OPTIONS 43 Mounting Instruction Rackmount-Kit ACS2228A-RMK Using the Rackmount-Kit ACS2228A-RMK, up to 4 devices of the device size 103x143x42mm (Dualhead Devices) can be mounted into a 19“-Server Rack. The Rackmount Kit requires 1U Rackspace. Blindplates (in the list of parts...

APPENDIX C: AUDIO/SERIAL SUPPORT 45 Appendix C: Audio/Serial Support Single head KVM devices: The Audio/Serial allows bi-directional stereo audio and a full-duplex serial data link to be sent across the regular interconnection cable in addition to keyboard, mouse and DVI video. Dual head KVM devices...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 46 Audio Interface - Set Up and Operation The audio interface is line-level and is designed to take the output from a sound card (or other line-level) source and be connected to a set of powered speakers at the other end of the link. Stereo audio may be transmitted either wa...

APPENDIX D: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 47 Appendix D: Calling Technical Support If you determine that your DVI-D –Fiber 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...

APPENDIX E: SPECIFICATIONS 49 Appendix E: Specifications Power Supply Voltage 100-240VAC-0.5A-47-63Hz/5VDC-2000 mA Power required Local Unit : max. 5V/750mA Remote Unit : max. 5V/750mA Interface (Depending on type of device) Video source/Monitor DVI-D up to 1920x1200@60Hz Keyboard PS2 or USB (depend...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 50 Serial Interface Serial Speed Up to a maximum of 19,200 Baud Serial Data Format Format Independent Flow Control Singlehead Devices Dualhead Devices RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR are sent across link NO flow control (XON/XOFF) Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable (LC Connectors) S...

APPENDIX F: CONNECTORS 51 Appendix F: Connectors DVI-D Fiber KVM-Extender Connector Pinouts DVI-I female connector (Input/ Output connector for ALL devices besides of PS2 Singlehead local unit and PS2 Dualhead local unit 1 st Monitor ) Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 T.M.D.S data 2- 9 T.M.D.S dat...

APPENDIX F: CONNECTORS 53 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 V...

APPENDIX F: CONNECTORS 55 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...

DVI-D FIBER KVM-EXTENDER 56 RS232 (Singlehead Devices only) 9 pin DSUB female (Local Unit) 9 pin DSUB male (Remote Unit) Pin Signal 1 Not connected 2 RxD 3 TxD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Not connected Power Pin Signal inner +5V outer GND