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Page 2 - THE SERVSWITCH FAMILY; Welcome to the ServSwitchTM Family!; Chapter 2

THE SERVSWITCH FAMILY 1 Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch™ Brand USB Micro Extender model! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced extension system will save you money, time, and effort. That’s bec...

Page 3 - Disclaimer; Cautions and Notes

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 2 Copyrights and Trademarks ©2005. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall n...

Page 7 - SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 6 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cu...

Page 9 - Contents

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 8 Contents 1. Quick Setup 9 2. Overview 10 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 Glossary 10 2.3 Features 12 2.4 Product Range 13 2.5 Compatibility 14 2.6 How to Use This Guide 15 3. Installation 16 3.1 Package Contents 16 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 17 3.3 Re...

Page 10 - QUICK SETUP; Set Video Distance DIP Switches; Connect Remote Unit and devices

QUICK SETUP 9 1. Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your USB Micro extender system. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual. Set Video Distance DIP Switches Set DIP switches on base of Remote Uni...

Page 12 - OVERVIEW; Figure 1

OVERVIEW 11 Figure 1 USB Micro Extender System Local Video Outputs Dual Video Support ACU4201A, ACU4222A only Serial and Audio Transmission ACU4222A only USB and Video extension over CATx cables up to 150ft (50m). Local Unit Remote Unit CPU USB Devices 5V PSU Remote Console

Page 15 - Interface Compatibility; Any device that absolutely requires the high-speed mode of USB 2.0; Extender Compatibility

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 14 2.5 Compatibility Interface Compatibility • USB: Transparent USB 2.0 Compliant link (Low/Full speed only) Extender appears as a self-powered USB hub to the CPU. Remote Unit contains integral USB hub with 4-ports. The extender will operate through USB 2.0...

Page 16 - How to Use This Guide; Connection & Compatibility; Installation; Interconnection Cable; Interconnection Cable Requirements; Adjusting Video; Setting the Cable

OVERVIEW 15 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the ServSwitch Brand USB Micro Extender Series. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started: Connection &am...

Page 17 - Package Contents

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 16 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 USB extender s...

Page 18 - INSTALLATION; Interconnection Cable Requirements; Although suitable for use with UTP cable, it is; Cable Pinning/Pairing

INSTALLATION 17 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote units you will need CATx (any category 5, 5e, 6 or higher) cable terminated with RJ45 plugs. Interconnect cables must be solid-core type. Stranded patch cable will give poor results over longer distances. The pair...

Page 19 - Remote Unit Installation; Setting the Cable Length DIP Switches; The video compensation does not adjust skew. Although

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 18 3.3 Remote Unit Installation Setting the Cable Length DIP Switches If your application uses CATx cable less than 25m in length, you can continue to the next section. Micro Extender Remote units incorporate video equalization circuitry, allowing you to co...

Page 20 - Connecting the Remote Unit; If additional USB hubs are attached to the extender, the maximum; you must adjust the clock and/or phase

INSTALLATION 19 Connecting the Remote Unit To install a Remote unit: 1. Connect your monitor, USB and other devices to the Remote unit as shown in Figure 2 (single and dual-head units). If additional USB hubs are attached to the extender, the maximum extension distance could be reduced (due to the d...

Page 21 - Figure 2; Figure 3

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 20 Figure 2 Remote Unit – rear view Status Yellow LED* Green LED OFF ON No data transfer between Local and Remote Units: not connected, or Remote Unit not powered Integral USB Hub functioning correctly (enumerated and not suspended). Remote Unit not powered...

Page 22 - Local Unit Installation; We recommend that the Local Unit is connected directly to a CPU; The Local unit normally takes power through the USB connection. In

INSTALLATION 21 3.4 Local Unit Installation To install a Local unit: 1. It is recommended that the PC and other devices are switched off before connection. 2. Using the supplied CPU video/USB cable, connect the Local unit to the CPU as shown in Figure 4. We recommend that the Local Unit is connected...

Page 23 - Figure 4

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 22 Figure 4 Local Unit - rear view Connect to primary Local monitor. Connect to audio ports on computer. Connect to serial port on computer. ACU4222A only Connect to computer’s primary video output. Connect to USB port on CPU (or external hub). Connect to s...

Page 24 - Figure 5

INSTALLATION 23 Status Yellow LED* Green LED OFF ON No data transfer between Local and Remote units: not connected, or Remote Unit not powered. Powered Remote unit found. Local Unit not powered, or in an over- voltage (>5.6V) or under-voltage (<4.3V) condition. Local Unit powered correctly. * ...

Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING 25 I can’t select the video mode I need. For non-standard resolutions, choose the monitor manually through the operating system, and set to ignore DDC. Contact Technical Support if you have problems selecting your required graphics mode. Can the extender be used with RGB video? Yes. ...

Page 28 - General Questions

TROUBLESHOOTING 27 4.5 General Questions The green power LED is not lit when I connect my Local Unit to my USB hub. Local Units normally take power from the USB connection to the computer. Local Units may require an external 5V PSU: - If the CPU/hub cannot provide sufficient power through the USB co...

Page 29 - Appendix A: Example Applications

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 28 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates three specific applications using USB Micro Extender units: • Simple system using ACU4001A to provide remote console with extended USB keyboard, mouse and printer (Figure 6). Audio extended by USB...

Page 30 - APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS; Figure 6; CPU

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 29 Figure 6 Single monitor consoles with audio extension using USB-to- Audio converter (not supplied) CPU Keyboard and mouse for Local console connect to spare USB ports or hub. ACU4001A Local Unit Takes video and USB signals from CPU. Also provides video output for ...

Page 31 - Figure 7

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 30 Figure 7 Dual-monitor consoles with serial and audio extension CPU Keyboard and mouse for Local console connect to spare USB ports or hub. ACU4222A Local Unit Takes video and USB signals from CPU. Also provides video outputs for Local console. ACU4222A R...

Page 32 - Figure 8

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 31 Figure 8 Home entertainment system CPU Keyboard and mouse for Local console connect to spare USB ports or hub. ACU4222A Local Unit Takes video and USB signals from CPU. Also provides video output for Local console. ACU4222A Remote Unit Video and audio output and f...

Page 33 - Appendix B: Rack Mount Options; RMK19U-X3 Mounting Kit; Figure 9

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 32 Appendix B: Rack Mount Options All USB Micro Extender units can be mounted in a 19” rack in any combination using the mounting kit: RMK19U-X3 RMK19U-X3 Mounting Kit This mounting kit allows you to mount up to three units across 1U. It contains one rack p...

Page 34 - Serial Interface - Set Up and Operation; Serial Interface – Handling Multiple Serial Devices

APPENDIX C: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 33 Appendix C: Audio/Serial Ports Operation & Multi-Port Configuration This appendix describes audio & serial interface operation for ACU4222A. This extender allows bi-directional stereo audio and a full-duplex serial data to be sent across the secondary CATx i...

Page 35 - Audio Interface - Set Up and Operation; Audio Interface – Using a Microphone

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 34 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 tra...

Page 36 - APPENDIX D: CALLING BLACK BOX; Appendix D: Calling Black Box; Version Number Format:; Shipping and Packaging

APPENDIX D: CALLING BLACK BOX 35 Appendix D: Calling Black Box If you determine that your USB Micro Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair it . It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724- 746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the hist...

Page 37 - Appendix E: Specifications; Video

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 36 Appendix E: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution 1600x1200@75Hz over 150ft (50m) Operation at higher resolutions/refresh rates may be possible at shorter distances Video Compatibility VGA to UXGA, RGB Video I/O 0.7V P-P Video Compensation 2-stage Vide...

Page 38 - APPENDIX E: SPECIFICATIONS; Serial Interface

APPENDIX E: SPECIFICATIONS 37 Serial Interface Max Baud Rate Supported 19.2K Baud Serial Data Format Transparent Signals Transferred TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR Local Unit Connector DB9 Female (DCE) Remote Unit Connector DB9 Male (DTE) Audio Interface Description Bi-directional stereo audio link Tran...

Page 39 - Size and Shipping Weight

SERVSWITCH BRAND USB MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 38 Size and Shipping Weight ACU4001A Local Unit: 4.7”x4.3”x1.1” (120x110x29mm) Remote Unit: 5.4”x3.9”x1.1” (138x98x29mm) Shipping Weight: 3.3lb (1.5kg) ACU4201A Local Unit: 4.7”x4.3”x1.7” (120x110x44mm) (1U) Remote Unit: 5.4”x3.9”x1.1” (138x98x29mm) Shippin...

Page 40 - NOTES