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JUNE 1998

AC230A

AC234A

AC231A

AC235A

AC232A

AC236A

AC233A

AC237A

KVM Extender/Sharer (for VGA)

KVM EXTENDER/SHARER

LOCAL MODULE

POWER

KEYBOARD

MONIT

HOST

MOUSE

KVM EXTENDER/SHARER

REMOTE MODULE

POWER

KEYBOARD

MONIT

HOST

MOUSE

KVM EXTENDER/SHARER

HOST MODULE

REMOTE

MONIT

MOUSE

KEYBOARD

LOCAL

REMOTE

Summary of Contents for AC230A

Page 1: ...k Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com JUNE 1998 AC230A AC234A AC231A AC235A AC232A AC236A AC233A AC237A KVM Extender Sharer for VGA KVM EXTENDER SHARER LOCAL MODULE POWER KEYBOARD MONITOR HOST MOUSE KVM EXTENDER SHARER REMOTE MODULE POWER KEYBOARD MONITOR HOST MOUSE KVM EXTENDER SHARER HOST MODULE REMOTE MONITOR MOUSE KEYBOARD L...

Page 2: ...MARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL AT IBM and PS 2 are registered trademarks and PC XT is a trademark of IBM Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowleged to be the property of the trademark owners 3 ...

Page 3: ...ou Should Have Received 7 2 4 Other Items You Might Need 8 3 Installation 9 4 Operation 11 4 1 Plus Version Only Setting Switch W4 12 4 2 Pro Version Only 12 4 3 Types of Equipment Supported 13 4 3 1 Keyboards 13 4 3 2 Monitors 13 4 3 3 Mice 13 5 Troubleshooting 15 5 1 Calling Black Box 15 5 2 Shipping and Packaging 15 Appendix Pinouts 16 ...

Page 4: ...r normal vs video splitter operation Indicator Local and Remote modules 1 Power LED red Connectors Communication between modules Host modules 2 Rear mounted DB15 female Local and Remote modules 1 Right side mounted DB15 male Keyboard All modules 1 Front mounted 5 pin DIN female Monitor Host modules 1 Front mounted DB15HD male Local and Remote modules 1 Right side mounted DB15HD female Mouse All mo...

Page 5: ...monitor and mouse if the application software requires one must be purchased separately With the regular KVM Extender Sharer remote video is disabled when the unit is switched to local operation and vice versa With the KVM Extender Sharer Plus video can be active at both sites regardless of where the input is coming from And with the KVM Extender Sharer Pro not only can video can be active at both...

Page 6: ...emote Module 1 Local Module 1 Cable to run from the PC s keyboard port to the Host Module 5 pin DIN male connectors on either end AC231A 1 Host Module 1 Cable to run from the PC s keyboard port to the Host Module 5 pin DIN male connectors on either end AC232A 1 Local Module AC233A 1 Remote Module AC234A 1 Host Module Plus 1 Cable to run from the PC s keyboard port to the Host Module Plus 5 pin DIN...

Page 7: ...y of this manual 2 4 Other Items You Might Need You might need extra cabling and or adapters to complete your Extender Sharer setup See Figure 3 1 for where these components might fit into your scheme FA212 PS 2 Keyboard Adapter 6 pin mini DIN female to 5 pin DIN male allows you to plug PS 2 keyboards into Local or Remote Modules or plug included keyboard cable from Host Modules into PS 2 CPU EVNP...

Page 8: ...s from the remote monitor keyboard and mouse to the appropriately labeled connectors on the Remote Module 3 Installation FA520 DB9F to DB25M FA 9027M DB9M to DB25F FA211 5 Pin Female to 6 Pin Male FA212 5 Pin Male to 6 Pin Female Fig 3 1 Typical application PC or PS 2 Keyboard Cable included PS 2 users also need a PS 2 Keyboard Adapter FA212 VGA Video Extension Cable EVNPS05 RS 232 Cable ECN12C MF...

Page 9: ... feet 1 8 m from the Host Module With all your cabling finished you re ready to start using your Extender Sharer equipment NOTE You might need specialty cables for your Extender Sharer application For example in applications with PS 2 keyboards you ll need three PS 2 Keyboard Adapters FA212 And to extend the distance between your host and remote modules to 150 feet 45 7 m for VGA you ll need an ex...

Page 10: ...cal module With the switch in the Remote position autosensing is enabled This means that the local keyboard can still be used but when a key is pressed on the remote keyboard the remote site is activated and the local keyboard is locked out Connection can be returned to the local user at any time by simply switching the Local Remote switch to the Local position Exit all applications before you swi...

Page 11: ...Pro Version Only The Host Module Pro works with the Local Module AC232A and the Remote Module AC233A It contains additional circuitry to allow you to switch active stations by simply pressing any key of the non active keyboard To implement this feature follow these steps 1 Boot your computer with the Local Remote switch found on the Local Module AC232A set to the Local position 2 Move the Local Re...

Page 12: ...f the same type that is monochrome with monochrome or color with color Some adjustment of the brightness and contrast controls may be necessary during installation Adjust the controls to suit your preferences Once you ve set these controls you ll probably never have to set them again 4 3 3 MICE The KVM Extender Sharers work with serial mice only The Extender Sharers support for either mode of use ...

Page 13: ... Mode However many types of nonconfigurable mice are supported by popular mouse drivers so you might be able to mix a software configurable mouse with a mouse that doesn t require configuring Other serial devices such as trackballs may be connected to the computer through the mouse port provided they conform to the mouse port interface specifications given in the Appendix of this manual and are Mi...

Page 14: ... description including The nature and duration of the problem When the problem occurs The components involved in the problem Any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 5 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship a KVM Extender Sharer unit Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container Before you ship a unit for re...

Page 15: ...o 5 Volts 7 Signal Ground 8 Host Module may be tied to Pin 2 Local and Remote Modules not connected 20 Host Module may be tied to Pin 2 Local and Remote Modules tied to 5 Volts Pin Signal 1 Clock 2 Data 3 Not used 4 Ground 5 5 Volts DC Keyboard Pin Signal 1 Red video 2 Green video 3 Blue video 4 Not used 5 Ground 6 Red return 7 Green return 8 Blue return 9 Not used 10 Sync return 11 Not used 12 No...

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