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Extend DVI-D dual link video plus four USB devices

up to 165 feet (50m) from your computer.

Uses just one length of Category 6a or 7 twisted-pair cable.

Dual Link DVI/USB Extender SRX

™

ACU5520A

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)

FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746

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Page 1: ...egory 6a or 7 twisted pair cable Dual Link DVI USB Extender SRX ACU5520A Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 www blackbox com info blackbox com Customer Support Information NETWORK SERVICES ...

Page 2: ...NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell Inc Sun is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Unix is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc BSD is a registered trademark of UUNet Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners We re here to help If you have any questions about your application or our products ...

Page 3: ...en the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate ...

Page 4: ...ue impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación 10 El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación o como se indique en el aparato 1...

Page 5: ...ack 8 3 1 1 Desk mount 8 3 1 2 Rack mount 9 3 2 Connections 10 3 2 1 Connections at the local module 10 3 2 2 Connections at the remote module 14 4 Operation 17 4 1 General use 17 4 2 Video display EDID information 17 4 3 HDMI 1 3a operation 17 4 4 Power and activity indicators 18 Appendix A Troubleshooting 19 Appendix B Safety Information 20 ...

Page 6: ...Mac OS NetWare etc Connectors local transmitter Video DVI D female USB USB Type B female Audio 1 x 3 5mm jack socket Other RJ 45 CATx link socket Power jack Connectors Video DVI D female remote receiver USB 4 USB Type A female Audio 1 x 3 5mm jack socket Other RJ 45 CATx link socket Power jack Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Power adapter s Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Output DC jack 5VD...

Page 7: ...Thank you for choosing the Black Box Dual Link DVI USB Extender SRX units These compact modules provide the quickest way to extend high quality dual link DVI digital video plus USB keyboard mouse and stereo audio with an additional two USB periph erals up to 165 feet 50 meters away from your computer Thanks to our long involvement and investment in extender technology we have succeeded in overcomi...

Page 8: ...Extender SRX modules can be situated on a desk or alternatively for larger installations mounted within an optional rack mount chassis 3 1 1 Desk mount Apply the supplied self adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the module as shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Applying the supplied self adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the module ...

Page 9: ... the module into the required rack position The rectangular cut out in the front upper lip of the rack allows the two screws on the module s upper edge to slide through 4 The rack mount chassis has a series of holes in its floor that are spaced to accommodate the two screws on the module s lower edge Ensure that the screws correctly locate into the two holes of the chosen slot The rack securing pl...

Page 10: ... module Note After all connections are made power up the monitor connected to the remote module then power up the remote mod ule and finally switch on the computer connected to the local module 3 2 1 Connections at the local module 3 2 1 1 Video connection 1 Use the supplied DVI D link cable to connect the DVI input socket of the local module to the digital video output socket of the computer as s...

Page 11: ...nk cable see page 2 for cable advice to the local module socket labeled TO REMOTE as shown in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Attaching the CATx link cable IMPORTANT This is NOT an Ethernet port and must not be connected to network switches or any device other than the remote module These extenders are NOT compatible with the standard DVI USB SRX single link versions Where both types are being used in close...

Page 12: ... DVI USB Extender SRX 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 12 3 2 1 4Audio connection Optionally link a audio input to the local module using a 3 5mm audio cable Figure 3 6 Attaching an audio link to the local module ...

Page 13: ...sert the IEC connector of the separate power cord into the corresponding socket of the power adapter as shown in Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Connecting the power cord to the adapter 3 Wait before connecting the other end of the power cord to a nearby mains outlet until the remote module has been powered up The correct power up sequence is a Remote module and screen b Local module c Computer Note Please ...

Page 14: ...he remote module as shown in Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Attaching the keyboard and mouse USB cables IMPORTANT The total current that may be drawn from the USB ports is 1 2A which should be sufficient for a keyboard mouse no more than 100mA each and any two other devices 500mA maximum each If more power for USB devices is required please use a powered USB hub 2 Where other USB peripherals are also req...

Page 15: ...tionally link stereo speakers to the remote module using 3 5mm audio cable Figure 3 12 Attaching speakers to the remote module IMPORTANT This is NOT an Ethernet port and must not be connected to network switches or any device other than the remote module These extenders are NOT compatible with the standard DVI USB SRX single link versions Where both types are being used in close proximity take car...

Page 16: ...er cord into the corresponding socket of the power adapter as shown in Figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 Connecting the power cord to the adapter 3 After all connections are made power up the display screen and connect the other end of this power cord to a nearby mains outlet Then power up the local module and finally switch on the computer This will allow each item in order to correctly dis cover the one i...

Page 17: ...art up before they will output anything more than a rudimentary video signal Each time that the remote module is powered on it attempts to read the EDID information from the connected DVI video moni tor If the attempt is successful the information is transferred to the local module and stored within non volatile memory This is information is then made available to the computer s video adapter when...

Page 18: ...ignal is being received from the computer Off if the CATx link cable is disconnected Remote module Green On when power is present Yellow On when a valid single link DVI video input signal is being received from the local module Blinks mostly on with short off periods when a valid dual link DVI video input signal is being received from the local module Flashes if the CATx link is present but no val...

Page 19: ...via the link cable is not valid If the link cable is long try using a short link cable temporarily to check for basic operation If the yellow indicators are off then the link cable is not properly connected Check that both the local and remote ends of the extender are Dual Link DVI USB Extender SRX variants The single link DVI USB SRX modules are not compatible Only single link resolutions are dis...

Page 20: ...at it is powering Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly If you use a power extension cord with the units make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also ma...

Page 21: ... and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 60 seconds or less Copyright 2015 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved ACU5520A rev 1 0 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Great tech support is just 60 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com NETWORK SERVICES Tech support the way it should be ...

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