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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Intended Use .............................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 What’s Included ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Hardware Description ............................................................................................................................................................................11
2.4.1 ACX310-R2 Local Extender ............................................................................................................................................................................11
2.4.2 ACX310-R2 Remote Extender .......................................................................................................................................................................12
2.4.3 ACX310F-R2 Local Extender .........................................................................................................................................................................13
2.4.4 ACX310F-R2 Remote Extender .....................................................................................................................................................................14
2.4.5 ACX310FIA-R2 Local Extender .....................................................................................................................................................................15
2.4.6 ACX310FIA-R2 Remote Extender .................................................................................................................................................................16
2.4.7 ACX310S-R2 Local Extender .........................................................................................................................................................................17
2.4.8 ACX310S-R2 Remote Extender .....................................................................................................................................................................18
2.4.9 LED Indicators ...................................................................................................................................................................................................19
3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.1 Mounting Options ...................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.1.1 Mounting Pads and Rubber Feet ...................................................................................................................................................................20
3.1.2 Mounting KIts (Optional) .................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Installing the Extender ...........................................................................................................................................................................20
3.3 Startup ....................................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.4 Replacing the SFP Module ....................................................................................................................................................................22
3.5 Removing a CATx Cable .........................................................................................................................................................................23
3.6 Removing a Fiber Cable .........................................................................................................................................................................23
4. EXTENDER MENU/SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Access the Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Status Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Determine the Current Firmware Version ............................................................................................................................................25
4.4 Perform a Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................25
4.5 Unlock an Option ....................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.6 Enable or Disable the USB Memory Option..........................................................................................................................................27
4.7 Define What DDC Information is Used by the PC ................................................................................................................................28
4.8 Change the Network Settings ...............................................................................................................................................................28
4.9 Change the Extender Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................29
4.9.1 Optimize VGA Preferences .............................................................................................................................................................................30
4.9.2 Enable or Disable the USB Compatibility Mode .........................................................................................................................................31
4.9.3 Set the Audio Volume ......................................................................................................................................................................................32
4.9.4 Set the Baud Rate for the RS-232 (Serial) Connection .............................................................................................................................32
4.9.5 Show the Last Received Image .....................................................................................................................................................................34
