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Further information

Troubleshooting

If you experience problems when installing or using the Wizard modules, 
please check through this section for a possible solution. If your problem is not 
listed here and you cannot resolve the issue, then please refer to the ‘Getting 
assistance’ section.

Video image at the REMOTE module is distorted or shadows appear to 
the right of displayed objects.

Adjustments are required to compensate for the length of the twisted pair cable 
being used. If video problems persist:

•  Please refer to the ‘Image controls - sharpness and brightness’ section in the 

‘Special Configuration’ chapter.

•  If the overall video image is ‘fuzzy’ and/or has coloured shadows you may 

need to make skew adjustments. This procedure allows you to finely tune 
the red, green and blue video signal timings to overcome most colour 
separation problems. Please refer to the ‘Skew adjustment’ section in the 
‘Special Configuration’ chapter.

No video image is received at the REMOTE module.

•  Check that the power/activity indicators are lit on the LOCAL and REMOTE 

modules - if they are not, then there is a power problem. The ACU5122A 
LOCAL module gains its power either from the computer’s keyboard socket 
or by using an optional power adapter. The ACU5142A LOCAL module 
requires power from its supplied power adapter. 

   When keys are pressed or the mouse is moved, check that the indicators 

flicker – if they do not respond then there could be a twisted pair link 
problem or a problem with one of the modules.

•  Check that multiple link cables are correctly connected only between the 

corresponding ports on the LOCAL and REMOTE modules and do not cross 
over to other ports. 

•  Check that each link cable is wired correctly as per the diagram in the ‘Skew 

adjustment’ section in the ‘Special Configuration’ chapter.

•  If possible, try using an alternative twisted pair link connection between the 

modules. Ensure that all of the link cables are of the same length and have 
the same twist characteristics - it is not possible to adjust only one video 
channel, they are all adjusted together.

•  If the sharpness control is set too high, the monitor may not be able to 

display a picture. Try reinstating the factory default sharpness settings. 
Please refer to the ‘Image controls - sharpness and brightness’ section in the 
‘Special Configuration’ chapter.

•  Temporarily disconnect the video link to the LOCAL module, connect a 

monitor directly to the computer video port and check for a correct video 
image output.

The keyboard indicators are flashing between the Caps Lock and the 
Num Lock/Scroll Lock and the computer does not respond to any key-
board or mouse inputs.

•  The modules are currently locked and require a valid password to be 

entered. Please refer to the section ‘Locking and unlocking the system’ for 
details. 

Power is applied via the power supply but the REMOTE module opera-
tion has stopped.

•  Each module has an internal automatic cut-out fuse to protect against 

power surges. To reset, remove power from the module for one second and 
then reconnect.

The on-screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movements

•  The mouse connection may have been interrupted. Either, reboot the 

system and re-power the REMOTE module power supply, or try using the 
mouse restoration command. Please refer to the ‘Hot plugging and mouse 
restoration’ section in the ‘Special Configuration’ chapter.

Sound from the microphone cannot be heard or is very quiet

•  Check the setting of LOCAL switch 3 - if a microphone is connected at the 

REMOTE module, the switch should be set OFF.

Sound input from the stereo line input is distorted (‘tinny’ sounding) and 
only one channel is working 

•  Check the setting of LOCAL switch 3 - if a stereo line input is connected at 

the REMOTE module, the switch should be set ON.  

Getting assistance

If you are still experiencing problems after checking the list of solutions in the 
Troubleshooting section then please refer to the customer support information 
supplied on the front cover. 

SECT 5

Summary of Contents for ServSwitch ACU5122A

Page 1: ...o midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMA July 2005 ACU5122A ACU5142A ...

Page 2: ...ng and exiting configuration mode 16 Password setting 17 Password override 17 Hot plugging and mouse restoration 18 Which restore setting do I use 18 Microsoft and Logitech specific mouse settings 18 Image controls sharpness and brightness 19 Skew adjustment 20 Miscellaneous settings 21 Flash upgrade 22 Stage A Download the upgrade files 22 Stage B Create a startup diskette 22 Stage C Reconfigure ...

Page 3: ...m a computer system In addition locally connected video monitors keyboard mouse and speakers allow two users to simultaneously view the outputs of the host system and also take control of the system providing it is not being used by the other user A user relinquishes control two seconds after their last key press or mouse movement Two variants of the Multi Screen extenders are available the ACU512...

Page 4: ...ID EO OUT 1 CPU KVM SW ITCH VID EO W i z a r d E x t e n d e r L O C A L 7 2 4 7 4 6 5 5 0 0 VID EO OUT 4 VID EO OUT 3 VID EO OUT 2 VID EO OUT 1 W i z a r d E x t e n d e r R E M O T E 7 2 4 7 4 6 5 5 0 0 ACU5142A Keyboard mouse audio four video and four serial channels OR VID EO IN 2 VID EO OUT 2 VID EO OUT 1 OUT CPU KVM SW ITCH VID EO 1 W i z a r d E x t e n d e r L O C A L 7 2 4 7 4 6 5 5 0 0 V...

Page 5: ...o local keyboard and mouse Connection to local speakers Connections for video inputs 2 3 and 4 from computer Connections to local video monitors 1 2 3 and 4 VID EO OUT 4 VID EO OUT 3 VID EO OUT 2 VID EO OUT 1 W i z a r d E x t e n d e r R E M O T E 7 2 4 7 4 6 5 5 0 0 Connections for microphone and speakers REMOTE module ACU5142A model pictured Power supply connection Switch bank to determine cert...

Page 6: ... the REMOTE unit LOCAL Switch 4 OFF Normal operation ON Suspend operation and reset the LOCAL module Use this setting momentarily to produce the same effect as removing and restoring power if incorrect operation has occurred Return the switch to the OFF position to allow normal operation to continue Installation The installation of the Wizard extenders is straightforward and can best be achieved i...

Page 7: ...e REMOTE module that the next key to be pressed is a special configuration command for the module and is not to be passed to the computer system 2 OFF 3 OFF Hotkeys CTRL and SHIFT 2 OFF 3 ON Hotkeys ALT and SHIFT 2 ON 3 OFF Hotkeys CTRL and ALT 2 ON 3 ON Hotkeys disabled REMOTE Switch 4 This switch is reserved for future use Note When shipped all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will...

Page 8: ...er cables where possible Rack mount Note The module switches are not accessible once it is inserted into the rack therefore check all settings before insertion 1 Place the supplied rack plate onto the front of the module and secure it with the countersunk screws 2 Orient the module on its side so that its labelled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away from the rack 3 Sli...

Page 9: ...t the end of the LOCAL module 2 At the other end of the multi cable attach the keyboard mouse primary video channel microphone and speaker connectors to the appropriate sockets at the rear of the computer system On most systems the appropriate ports should be labelled and colour coded in a similar way to the cable connectors Monitor video Blue Keyboard Purple Mouse or Mid green Speaker or SPK Ligh...

Page 10: ...Connect the other end of each serial link cable to the appropriate serial port of the computer system Additional video channel inputs The ACU5122A model provides a second video channel and the ACU5142A model provides a further three channels in addition to the main video channel that enters via the multi cable connection 1 Use the supplied video connection cable s to make a link between the additi...

Page 11: ...the REMOTE module labelled TO LOCAL 1 to TO LOCAL 4 Power connection optional on ACU5122A model The ACU5122A and ACU5142A LOCAL modules both have power input sockets However only the ACU5142A model has a mandatory requirement for power input from a supplied adapter The ACU5122A LOCAL module requires a separate power input only when the keyboard connection to the host system is not used Separate po...

Page 12: ...OCAL module matches the input to this socket OFF microphone ON stereo line input 2 Connect the speaker plug to the socket labelled Connections at the REMOTE module Keyboard and mouse connections 1 Connect the keyboard lead to the purple mini DIN socket labelled on the REMOTE module 2 Connect the keyboard lead to the green mini DIN socket labelled on the REMOTE module Note When the REMOTE module is...

Page 13: ...wisted pair connections cables must be of equal lengths SERIAL 4 SERIAL 3 SERIAL 2 SERIAL 1 POW ER TO 4 LOCAL TO 3 LOCAL TO LOCAL 2 TO LOCAL 1 INDOOR USE ONLY REMOTE Connections to serial devices two outputs available on ACU5122A model Twisted pair link connections The links between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are made using between one and four twisted pair cables specified to Category 5 or high...

Page 14: ...TE module labelled POWER SERIAL 2 SERIAL 1 POW ER 2 TO LOCAL 1 INDOOR USE ONLY Power supply connection REMOTE IEC power connector 2 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding socket of the power supply Connect the other end of the power lead to a nearby mains socket ...

Page 15: ... output from the host system Control of the host system is arbitrated by the Wizard modules on a first come first served basis In the idle state control is available to both users and their keyboard indicators both show the current Num Lock etc conditions of the host system At the moment that a key is pressed or a mouse is moved the keyboard and mouse of the other user are temporarily locked out t...

Page 16: ...the three keyboard indicators will begin alternately flashing between the Num Lock and Scroll Lock and Caps Lock This sequence indicates that a password is required To unlock the system 1 Enter the correct password and press Note Passwords are NOT case sensitive Note If an invalid password has been entered and the keyboard indicators are not flashing as described above press to clear the incorrect...

Page 17: ... computer tasks you can change them for another combination using switches 2 and 3 on the REMOTE module 2 OFF 3 OFF Hotkeys and default setting 2 OFF 3 ON Hotkeys and 2 ON 3 OFF Hotkeys and 2 ON 3 ON Hotkeys disabled Entering using and exiting configuration mode To enter and use configuration mode 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys by default and along with The three keyboard ...

Page 18: ...d unlocking the system section in the Installation and operation chapter Password override This mode allows you to override the password that has been set at the REMOTE module and place it into configuration mode so that a new one may be set This feature is particularly useful when passwords have been lost or forgotten To override the REMOTE password 1 Remove power from the REMOTE module 2 With po...

Page 19: ... that it is an Intellimouse on its underside label Recognising an Intellimouse driver Before hot plugging the modules or afterwards using only keyboard control access the Windows Control Panel and select either the Mouse option on Windows NT 2000 and XP or the System option on Windows 95 98 ME Look for the name of the driver which will usually include the words PS 2 or Intellimouse To restore mous...

Page 20: ...nfiguration mode The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence The speed of the sequence indicates the level of the sharpness adjustment currently applied the slower the rate the lower the level of sharpness being applied 2 While viewing the displayed high contrast screen image use the following keys to adjust the controls High contrast black ...

Page 21: ...horizontally Skew affects the horizontal placement of the colours and using this pattern it is much easier to discover which if any colours are being adversely affected by the twisted pair cable run 3 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default and along with to enter configuration mode The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence 4 As approp...

Page 22: ...running an application that can display typed keys as screen characters e g a word processor or Windows Notepad The current firmware version will be written to the application in the form of the letter V followed by three numbers for example V201 means version 2 01 Reset all configuration options to default states Returns all user configurable options to the settings that are installed at manufact...

Page 23: ...e X2GDLxxx HEX X2SLLxxx HEX X2STLxxx HEX these are the firmware files for the LOCAL module M2GDRxxx HEX M2SLRxxx HEX M2STRxxx HEX S2GDRxxx HEX S2SLRxxx HEX S2STRxxx HEX these are the firmware files for the REMOTE module Where xxx is the upgrade version number Now please follow Stage B Stage B Create a startup diskette For this stage you will need a 31 2 floppy diskette that is either blank or has ...

Page 24: ...t of the computer Connect the other end of the cable to the keyboard port of the REMOTE module This is the only connection required 3 On the REMOTE module change switch 1 to the ON position 4 Attach the power supply unit to the POWER input of the REMOTE module and connect the mains lead to a nearby wall socket 5 Switch on the computer The upgrade process will start automatically and confirmation w...

Page 25: ...les Ensure that all of the link cables are of the same length and have the same twist characteristics it is not possible to adjust only one video channel they are all adjusted together If the sharpness control is set too high the monitor may not be able to display a picture Try reinstating the factory default sharpness settings Please refer to the Image controls sharpness and brightness section in...

Page 26: ...tal ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not attempt to service the Wizard modules yourself The Wizard modules and power supplies can get warm in operation do not situate them in an enclosed space without any ventilation The Wizard modules do not provide ground isolation and should not be used for any applications that req...

Page 27: ...he equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Compliance Statement United States This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufactur...

Page 28: ...Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility in this case your supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power u...

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