Black Box ServSwitch ACU4001A, Owner'S Manual

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QUICK SETUP
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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 Unit to position for
Interconnect cable length:
15-75ft (5-25m) OFF (default)
75ft-150ft (25-50m) ON
DIP Switch 1 : Primary Interconnect (channel 1)
DIP Switch 2 : Interconnect 2 (ACU4201A & ACU4222A only)
See Setting the
Cable Length DIP
Switches on page
18.
Connect Remote Unit and devices
Connect Remote Unit to monitor, USB and audio/serial
devices (if present). Connect 5V power supply.
Connect Local Unit to CPU
Connect Local Unit to CPU video, USB and Audio/Serial
ports (if used).
Connect Local monitor(s) to video output(s) on Local Unit.
Note. If you intend to connect the Local Unit to an external
USB hub, ensure that it is self-powered. If not, you will need
an additional 5V PSU for the Local Unit (not supplied).
Connect Local and Remote Units
Connect extender units with up to 150ft (50m) of compatible
CATx interconnect cable.
Power Up
Power up the CPU.
Switch on the Remote Unit power supply.
Auto-adjust flat panel monitors
See Connecting
the Remote Unit on
page 19.
See Interconnection
Cable Requirements
on page 17.
See Local Unit
Installation on page
21.
Use LEDs on
Interconnect ports to
check operation (see
pages 20 and 23).