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 INSTALLATION 

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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 
AC ACS2228A 

 

DVI, USB-Keyboard, USB-Mouse:

 Connect the supplied KVM CPU cable set to your 

CPU (KVM.- Switch, etc.). Please ensure that the connection is tension-free! Devices 
AC ACS4222A 

 

DVI:

 Connect the supplied DVI CPU cable set to your CPU (KVM.- Switch, etc.). 

Please ensure that the connection is tension-free! Devices AC ACS4222A 

 

Fiber Cable: 

Two strands of fiber are required for singlehead

 

devices, four strands for 

Dualhead devices. 

 

Please note, that the allowed distance will depend on device type AND on 
used fiber type. 

 

 

Recommended cables:  
ACSxxxxA-MM: Multimode type 50/125µ 

allowed distance app. 400m (1,300ft)

 

ACSxxxxA-MM: Multimode type 62.5/125µ 

allowed distance app. 200m (650ft) 

ACSxxxxA-SM: Singlemode type 9/125µ 

allowed distance app. 10km (32,750ft) 

 

A point to point connection is required. Having one or more patch panels 
in the line is possible and allowed. Not allowed is a connection from the 
Fiber link interface (LC) to any other products, especially 

telecommunications or network equipment. 

Our experiences show, that Singlemode devices regularly work well on 
Multimode Fibers where vice versa it will never do. In addition we found, 
that Singlemode devices on Multimode fibers may extend the allowed 

distance on Multimode fibers to twice the regular length. Anyway this 
cannot be guaranteed and must be evaluated by the end-user at his own 
expense. 

 

Power Supply 

Connect the supplied 5V/DC power supplies to the 

Plug

 terminal on the rear of both 

Local and Remote units. 

Summary of Contents for ACS2009A-R2-MM

Page 1: ...ACS2009A R2 xx ACS2028A R2 xx ACS2209A R2 xx ACS2228A R2 xx ACS4001A R2 xx ACS4022A R2 xx ACS4201A R2 xx ACS4222A R2 xx DVI D Fiber KVM Extender Single and DualHead Manual http www blackbox com ...

Page 2: ...Singlehead and Dualhead devices for PS2 keyboard mouse and Singlehead and Dualhead devices for USB keyboard mouse This manual will tell you all about your new DVI D Fiber KVM Extender including how to install operate and troubleshoot it For an introduction to the Converter see Chapter 2 The Converter product codes covered in this manual are The xx in the following P N s represents MM Multimode and...

Page 3: ...the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications functions or circuitry of the product without notice The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damage due to misuse of the product or due to any other circumstances outside the manufacturer s control whether environmental o...

Page 4: ...DVI D FIBER KVM EXTENDER 4 ...

Page 5: ...ds EN 55022 1999 Class A EN 55024 1999 IEC 61000 4 2 2001 IEC 61000 4 3 2001 IEC 61000 4 4 2001 EN 61000 3 2 2001 EN 61000 3 3 2002 The device was tested in a typical configuration with PC This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference w...

Page 6: ...it s ventilation existing holes To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible damage to equipment or property please observe the following Only use power supplies originally supplied with the product or manufacturer approved replacements Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any power supply Do not use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a damaged case Connect all power s...

Page 7: ...ge Contents 15 3 2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 17 3 3 System Setup 18 3 4 Diagnostic LEDs 29 4 Service Setup 31 4 1 Setup at the Local Unit 32 4 2 Setup at the Remote Unit 34 5 Troubleshooting 35 Appendix A Example Applications 39 Appendix B Rack Mount Options 41 Appendix C Audio Serial Support 45 Appendix D Calling Technical Support 47 Appendix E Specifications 49 Appendix F Connectors 51 ...

Page 8: ... of this manual Install system 1 Connect Remote unit to KVM 2 Connect Local unit to CPU or switch 3 Connect Local and Remote units with matching interconnection cable Fiber 4 Power up the system Done YES NO Link LED illuminated NO NO YES Check p s u s and connection to power outlet Power LED illuminated Check the Fiber cable and Fiber connectors Check settings of graphic card or boot CPU Video OK ...

Page 9: ...deo and data information along the interconnecting cable Local units offer dual access allowing the connection of a second user console close to the computer 2 2 Glossary The following terms are used in this guide Fiber Singlemode or Multimode fiber cable Singlemode 9µ Singlemode fiber cable Mulitmode 62 5µ Multimode or 50µ Multimode fiber cable KVM Keyboard Video and Mouse Console Keyboard Mouse ...

Page 10: ... 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 2nd Monitor Optional 2nd Monitor Serial Audio ...

Page 11: ... and Mouse or Keyboard and Touch screen etc but not e g Keyboard Mouse and Touch screen simultaneously A Hub is allowed but does not raise the number of supported devices Maximum resolution DVI D 1920x1200 60Hz over all allowed distances all resolutions below of 1600x1200 with refresh rates of at least 75Hz Supporting 16 Bit 24 Bit auto switching or fixed 24 Bit color depth user selectable Optiona...

Page 12: ...Keyboard PS2 Mouse Dualhead serial audio ACS4001A R2 xx KVM Extender 1x DVI USB Keyboard USB Mouse Singlehead ACS4022A R2 xx KVM Extender 1x DVI USB Keyboard USB Mouse Singlehead serial audio ACS4201A R2 xx KVM Extender 2x DVI USB Keyboard USB Mouse Dualhead ACS4222A R2 xx KVM Extender 2x DVI USB Keyboard USB Mouse Dualhead serial audio Upgrade Kits ACS1009A RMK 19 1U Rack mount Kit to mount up to...

Page 13: ... custom firmware Keyboards with built in hub are also supported but there are never more than two HDI devices supported USB Mouse Compatible with all standard 2 button 3 button and wheel mice Devices with USB connectors support ONLY Keyboard and Mouse It s possible that other HID devices Human Interface Device like touch screens graphics tablets barcode readers or similar are supported but there i...

Page 14: ...he next frame The transmission of screen data in not synchronous to the screen change of the graphic card Normally the transmission is terminated during displaying a frame on the screen If the device switches to the new frame during the displaying period of the old frame somewhere on the screen it s possible that you can see horizontal screen breaks in the moment of switching default On the other ...

Page 15: ...package all types DVI D Fiber KVM Extender pair Local Unit Remote Unit 2x 5V DC universal power supply for the DVI D Fiber Extender 2x US type power cord User manual Quick Setup ACS2009A R2 xx ACS2028A R2 xx ACS2209A R2 xx and ACS2228A R2 xx additionally KVM CPU cable set 1 8m with one side PS 2 6 pin mini DIN male keyboard and mouse connector and DVI D video DVI D dual link male connector other s...

Page 16: ... D dual link male to male ACS2028A R2 xx ACS4022A R2 xx additionally Serial link cable 1 8m with one side DSUB9pin male connector other side DSUB9pin female connector 1 1 2x audio cable 1 8m 3 5mm stereo plugs ACS2228A R2 xx and ACS4222A R2 xx additionally 1x Serial link audio ZIP type cable 1 8m with one side DSUB9pin female connector 2x 3 5mm stereo plugs other side miniDIN8pin male connector 1 ...

Page 17: ...D on used fiber type Recommended cables ACSxxxxA MM Multimode type 50 125µ allowed distance app 400m 1 300ft ACSxxxxA MM Multimode type 62 5 125µ allowed distance app 200m 650ft ACSxxxxA SM Singlemode type 9 125µ allowed distance app 10km 32 750ft A point to point connection is required Having one or more patch panels in the line is possible and allowed Not allowed is a connection from the Fiber l...

Page 18: ...tor is purple and the Mouse connector is green 4 Connect the interconnect cable to the INTERCONNECT socket s 5 Connect the 5V power supply to power the unit Only use the power supply originally supplied with this equipment or a manufacturer approved replacement 6 For a dual access system connect the monitor for the Local console to the appropriate port on the Local unit The port may also be used t...

Page 19: ...I Monitor port connect to Remote console monitor Remote mouse port Remote keyboard port Connect to 5V Power supply INTERCONNECT carries video and data signals connect to Local remote unit with Fiber cable Connect to CPU DVI keyboard mouse local DVI Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor Local keyboard mouse port Solely Keyboard may be plugged in directly keyboard mouse through equipped adap...

Page 20: ...Local console 2 nd monitor 2 nd remote DVI Monitor port Connect to Remote console 2 nd monitor Connect to CPU 1 st DVI Graphic card keyboard mouse 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 1 st remote DVI Monitor port connect to Remote console 1 st monitor Remote mouse port Re...

Page 21: ... Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor Local keyboard mouse port Solely Keyboard may be plugged in directly keyboard mouse through equipped adapter remote DVI Monitor port connect to Remote console monitor Remote mouse port Remote keyboard port Connect to CPU Audio OUT Audio IN Connect to CPU serial interface Connect to Speakers Microphone Connect to serial device ...

Page 22: ...nitor port Connect to Remote console 2 nd monitor Connect to CPU 1 st DVI Graphic card keyboard mouse 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 1 st remote DVI Monitor port connect to Remote console 1 st monitor Remote mouse port Remote keyboard port Connect to Speakers Microp...

Page 23: ...ower supply INTERCONNECT carries 1 st video and data signals connect to Local Remote unit with Fiber cable Fiber Plug type LC INTERCONNECT carries 2 nd video connect to Local Remote unit with Fiber cable Fiber Plug type LC Connect to 5V Power supply INTERCONNECT carries video and data signals connect to Local remote unit with Fiber cable Fiber Plug type LC ...

Page 24: ...M Extender Type ACS4001A R2 xx Local Remote Unit remote DVI Monitor port connect to Remote console monitor Remote keyboard mouse port Connect to 5V Power supply INTERCONNECT carries video and data signals connect to Local remote unit with Fiber cable Connect to CPU DVI graphic card local DVI Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor Connect to CPU USB ...

Page 25: ...Connect to Local console 1 st monitor Connect to CPU USB Connect to CPU 2 nd DVI Graphic card Connect to CPU 1 st DVI Graphic card 2 nd local DVI Monitor port Connect to Local console 2 nd monitor 2 nd remote DVI Monitor port Connect to Remote console 2 nd monitor 1 st remote DVI Monitor port connect to Remote console 1 st monitor Remote keyboard mouse port ...

Page 26: ...xx Remote Unit Connect to CPU DVI graphic card local DVI Monitor port Connect to Local console monitor Connect to CPU USB remote DVI Monitor port connect to Remote console monitor Remote keyboard mouse port Connect to CPU Audio OUT Audio IN Connect to CPU serial interface Connect to Speakers Microphone Connect to serial device ...

Page 27: ... to CPU USB Connect to CPU 1 st DVI Graphic card 2 nd local DVI Monitor port Connect to Local console 2 nd monitor 2 nd remote DVI Monitor port Connect to Remote console 2 nd monitor 1 st remote DVI Monitor port connect to Remote console 1 st monitor Remote keyboard mouse port Connect to CPU 2 nd DVI Graphic card Connect to Speakers Microphone Connect to serial device Connect to CPU serial audio p...

Page 28: ...o 5V Power supply INTERCONNECT carries 1 st video and data signals connect to Local Remote unit with Fiber cable Fiber Plug type LC INTERCONNECT carries 2 nd video connect to Local Remote unit with Fiber cable Fiber Plug type LC Connect to 5V Power supply INTERCONNECT carries video and data signals connect to Local remote unit with Fiber cable Fiber Plug type LC ...

Page 29: ...h 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 Diagnostic LED Video OK Diagnostic LED Data Error Diagnostic LED Link Status ...

Page 30: ... 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 Device ready Errors through data transmission over FIBER Cable Cable too long too high attenuation or too much EMI interferences ...

Page 31: ...n the Local Unit and or the Remote Unit Unscrew the Philips type screws at both sides at the bottom of the device Carefully displace the lower and upper shells of the case The diagnostic LED Video OK is located at the local unit between the both DVI connectors The diagnostic LED Link Status is located near to the Fiber connectors Fastening screw on the bottom of the device Fastening screw on the b...

Page 32: ... Use the diagram to locate jumpers DDC You can select whether the DDC is taken from internal DDC table or from local monitor or the DDC information could be downloaded from remote monitor and stored into internal table DDC JP1 JP2 From internal Table From local Monitor Loading the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table see also below Loading the DDC Information from th...

Page 33: ...the Local Unit and stored into the DDC EPROM After a successful programming of the DDC EPROM the Video OK LED at the Local Unit is blinking rapidly for approx 1 second Done Selection of Color depth You can select whether 16 24Bit AUTOSELECT colors 64K 16M colors are transmitted default or 24Bit colors 16M colors AUTOSELECT means that as far as the screen content allows high data compression 24Bits...

Page 34: ...lly the transmission is terminated during displaying a frame on the screen If the device switches to the new frame during the displaying period of the old frame somewhere on the screen it s possible that you can see horizontal screen breaks in the moment of switching On the other hand the device must idle until the actual frame is displayed completely until VSYNC the number of frames per second tr...

Page 35: ...a have to be reduced before transmitting This is done in a first step by a so called RLE Run Length Encoding algorithm If this loss less compression does not reach the required amount frames are dropped The frame actually transmitted is transmitted completely even if the graphic card generates a new frame This new frame is discarded Because of this behaviour the count of frames per second fps may ...

Page 36: ... connected to the PC keyboard port to provide power You have plugged keyboard and mouse cable to the CPU ports while the CPU was powered There you first have plugged the Keybord cable then the Mouse cable Please unplug and replug the keyboard cable If the mouse still does not work please reboot the CPU The K M sub electronics are powered by the CPU keyboard port If you first plug in the keyboard c...

Page 37: ...c Depending to our experiences even a step from 100msec delay to 140msec i e by inserting an extender system to a CPU monitor link may cause visible effects Please note that even a monitor directly connected to a CPU has a delay of 70 to 175msec So under special conditions even the bare CPU monitor link shows this rubber band behaviour If you now insert an extender system the problem may occur and...

Page 38: ...DVI D FIBER KVM EXTENDER 38 Other USB devices Your USB device does not work You have connected a non HID device There are supported HID devices only All other devices are dismissed ...

Page 39: ...S 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 ...

Page 40: ...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 ...

Page 41: ... 103x143x29mm Singlehead Devices can be mounted into a 19 Server Rack The Rackmount Kit requires 1U Rackspace Blindplates in the list of parts delivered allow to cover unused device positions Mounting instruction Align the holes on the base plate with the vacant screw holes on the base of the device Fasten the base of the unit to the plate of the mounting kit Only use the supplied short screws to ...

Page 42: ...ition you can install a rack mountable p s u type ACS2228A PS instead of an extender device This p s u allows to power up to 3 devices singlehead or dualhead Please note Use the back moved mounting holes to fix the p s u After mounting the p s u the circuit break switch is not longer easily accessible it is covered by the cover strip ...

Page 43: ...ndplates in the list of parts delivered allow to cover unused device positions Mounting instruction Align the holes on the base plate with the vacant screw holes on the base of the device Fasten the base of the unit to the plate of the mounting kit Only use the supplied short screws to prevent damages on the PCB s Close the remaining gaps with blanking plates base plate 8 pieces spacer M2 5x2 8 pi...

Page 44: ...ifferent count of devices 1 4 pieces In the leftmost position you can install a rack mountable p s u type ACS2228A PS instead of an extender device This p s u allows to power up to 3 devices singlehead or dualhead Only use the supplied short screws to prevent damages on the PCB s ...

Page 45: ...al port is wired as DTE i e the same as that on a PC To connect a serial printer or other DTE rather than DCE device to the Remote Unit you will need a Null Modem crossover cable between the Remote Unit and the printer A serial touch screen may be plugged directly into the Remote Unit Please note that media and Dual head KVM Extender support a 3 wire connection only Tx Rx GND Attached devices must...

Page 46: ... end of the link Audio Interface Using a Microphone A microphone may be plugged into the Line In connector on the Remote Unit There are two ways of setting up a microphone The Local Unit s Line Out connection should normally be wired to the microphone input Red on your sound card The sound card should then be set up to provide additional amplification 20dB This is the preferred connection method A...

Page 47: ...urs The components involved in the problem that is what type of computers what type of keyboard brand of mouse make and model of monitor type and make of cable etc Any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse The results of any testing you ve already done To solve some problems it might be necessary to upgrade the Extender s firmware If this turns out to...

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Page 49: ...igh speed transmission Wiring according to EIA TIA 568B Gigabit Ethernet Audio Interface Description Bi directional stereo audio link Transmission Method Digitized virtually CD quality audio 16 bit 38 4KHz Signal Levels Line Level 5 Volts Pk Pk maximum Input Impedance 47K Local Unit Connectors 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line In Line Out Remote Unit Connectors 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line Mi...

Page 50: ...able LC Connectors Singlemode 9 μm 10 000m 32 750ft Multimode 50μm 400m 1 300ft Multimode 62 5μm 200m 650ft Size and Shipping Weight DVI D Fiber Singlehead w o audio serial Dualhead and Singlehead w 103 x 143 x 29mm 4 x5 6 x1 1 2 devices 103 x 143 x 43mm 4 x5 6 x1 7 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 ...

Page 51: ...Pin Signal 1 T M D S data 2 9 T M D S data 1 17 T M D S data 0 2 T M D S data 2 10 T M D S data 1 18 T M D S data 0 3 T M D S data 2 GND 11 T M D S data 1 GND 19 T M D S data 0 GND 4 n c 12 n c 20 n c 5 n c 13 n c 21 n c 6 DDC Input SCL 14 5V high impedance 22 T M D S clock GND 7 DDC Output SDA 15 GND 23 T M D S clock 8 Internal use 16 Hot Plug recognition 24 T M D S clock C1 Internal use C3 Inter...

Page 52: ...S data 2 10 T M D S data 1 18 T M D S data 0 3 T M D S data 2 GND 11 T M D S data 1 GND 19 T M D S data 0 GND 4 PS2 KBD CLK 12 PS2 MOUSE CLK 20 PS2 MOUSE VCC IN 5V not required 5 PS2 KBD DATA 13 PS MOUSE DATA 21 PS2 KBD VCC IN 5V always required 6 DDC Input SCL 14 5V In for DDC 22 T M D S clock GND 7 DDC Output SDA 15 GND 23 T M D S clock 8 Analog VSYNC 16 Hot Plug recognition 24 T M D S clock C1 ...

Page 53: ... 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 VCC 5V 4 VCC 5V 5 KBD CLK 5 MOUSE CLK 6 6 ...

Page 54: ...rd Mouse Connector USB Typ B connector at Local Unit Pin Signal 1 VCC 5V Red 2 Data White 3 Data Green 4 GND Black Keyboard Mouse Connector USB Typ A connector at Remote Unit Pin Signal 1 VCC 5V Red 2 Data White 3 Data Green 4 GND Black ...

Page 55: ...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 CLK Audio serial Adapter to connect audio RS232 to Local Unit Dualhead Devices only Pin 1 AUDIO GND 2 RS232 GND 3 AUDIO OUT RIGHT CHANEL 4 AUDIO OUT LEFT CHANEL 5 RS232 RxD 6 AUDIO IN RIGHT CHANEL 7 AUDIO IN LEFT CHANEL 8 RS232 TxD ...

Page 56: ...XTENDER 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 ...

Page 57: ...APPENDIX F CONNECTORS 57 CATx Interface Pin out according to EIA TIA 568A 1000BaseT Pin Pin 1 D1 5 D3 2 D1 6 D2 3 D2 7 D4 4 D3 8 D4 1 8 ...

Page 58: ...NOTES ...

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