Black Box ACU3209A Specifications

THE SERVSWITCH FAMILY 1 Welcome to the ServSwitch™ Family! Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX® ServSwitch™ Brand PS/2 Micro Extender model!

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 10 1. Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system and optimize the v

QUICK SETUP 11 1.1 Command Summary By using a specific ‘hot’ key sequence, you can put the Remote console keyboard into a Command Mode. From this

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 12 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The ServSwitch Brand PS/2 Micro Extender Series enables two channels of h

OVERVIEW 13 Figure 1 KVM extender system Local Access ACU3209A, ACU3228A only. Audio Transmission ACU3222A, ACU3228A and ACUMRA02A KVM extensio

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 14 2.3 Features Members of the ServSwitch Brand PS/2 Micro Extender Series offer the following features: •

OVERVIEW 15 2.4 Product Range There are six products in the range: Dual Video Channel Kit (Standard) ACU3201A Dual Video Channels, PS/2 KB &

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 16 2.5 Compatibility Interface Compatibility • PS/2 Keyboard: Compatible with all standard keyboards. Cert

OVERVIEW 17 Extender Compatibility The ServSwitch Brand PS/2 Micro Extender Series offers enhanced performance while maintaining complete compati

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 18 2.6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the ServSwitch Bra

INSTALLATION 19 3. Installation For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commenc

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 2 Copyrights and Trademarks ©2005. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any man

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 20 3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements To connect the Local and Remote units you will need CATx (any cat

INSTALLATION 21 3.3 Remote Unit Installation To install a Remote unit: 1. Switch off all devices. 2. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mou

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 22 Figure 2 Remote Unit – rear view Status Yellow LED* Green LED OFF ON FLASHING No data t

INSTALLATION 23 3.4 Local Unit Installation To install a Local unit: 1. It is recommended that the PC and other devices are switched off before

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 24 Figure 4 Local Unit - rear view Connect to Local monitors. Connect to audio ports on com

INSTALLATION 25 Status Yellow LED Green LED* OFF ON FLASHING No data transfer with Remote unit Local Unit in Command Mode Data tran

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 26 3.5 Connection to Rackmount Hub Local Units Remote units are compatible with CAT5 KVM Extender Local Hub

INSTALLATION 27 Figure 6 ACU1006RA rack used with ACUMR02A Remote Units to extend dual video 5V PSU

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 28 4. Remote Unit Configuration & Operation This section describes how to optimize the video signal, co

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 29 Status LEDs in Command Mode In Command Mode, the Remote unit: • Illuminates the yellow Interconnect

FCC/CDC STATEMENTS 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equ

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 30 4.2 Adjusting Video PS/2 Micro Extender Remote units incorporate video equalization circuitry, allowing

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 31 4.3 Other Remote Configuration & Operation Options The ServSwitch Brand PS/2 KVM Micro Extender

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 32 Private Mode On dual access systems, a user at one console can lock out the other console by triggering a

REMOTE UNIT CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 33 Transferring DDC Information To support non-standard screen settings or other features, it is possibl

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 34 5. Local Unit Operation 5.1 Overview For more information about serial/audio port operation, see Append

LOCAL UNIT OPERATION 35 Local Console Commands After pressing the initial ‘hot’ key sequence (<Left Control> + <Scroll Lock> + <F10

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 36 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Video The image is not sharp, or is badly smeared. Have you adjusted the video e

TROUBLESHOOTING 37 Jitter is evident on video. Adjust the clock and/or phase on your flat-panel. Contact Technical Support if this fails to impro

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 38 When I ‘hot-plug’ the Local unit, the mouse no longer moves. When connecting the Local unit to a live sy

TROUBLESHOOTING 39 6.5 General Questions Is it possible to use a cable length longer than 150ft (50m)? It might be possible to use a cable of up

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 4 EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WARNING! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment,

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 40 Appendix A: Example Applications This section illustrates three specific applications using Extender unit

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 41 Figure 7 Dual-monitor consoles with serial and audio extension ACU1006VRA Extender Hub Takes primary video,

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 42 Figure 8 Touch screen network with local access to CPU through KVM switch 2 x ACU3228A kits Remote uni

APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 43 Figure 9 Extender system using ACU3201A kit with second screen for security monitoring Security System P

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 44 Appendix B: RMK19U-X3 Mounting Kit Up to three extender units, in any combination, can be mounted in a 19

APPENDIX C: FLASH UPGRADING 45 Appendix C: Flash Upgrading & External Configuration Each extender unit contains a service port. This can b

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 46 Appendix D: Cable Pinning The following table illustrates which RJ45 connector pins the extenders use for

APPENDIX E: AUDIO/SERIAL PORTS 47 Appendix E: Audio/Serial Ports Operation & Multi-Port Configuration This appendix describes audio & seri

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 48 Audio Interface - Set Up and Operation The audio interface is line-level and is designed to take the outp

APPENDIX F: CALLING BLACK BOX 49 Appendix F: Calling Black Box If you determine that your PS/2 Micro Extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to

NOM STATEMENT 5 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de segurida

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 50 Appendix G: Specifications Video Maximum Resolution 1600x1200@75Hz up to 150ft (50m) Operation at higher

APPENDIX G: SPECIFICATIONS 51 Serial Interface Max Baud Rate Supported 19.2K Baud Serial Data Format Transparent Signals Transferred TX, RX, RT

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 52 Size and Shipping Weight ACU3201A Local Unit: 5.7”x3.9”x1.1” (145x100x29mm) Remote Unit: 5.4”x3.9”x1.1”

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SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 6 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 7 Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation ple

SERVSWITCH PS/2 MICRO EXTENDER FAMILY 8 Contents 1. Quick Setup 10 1.1 Command Summary 11 2. Overview 12 2.1 Introduction 12 2.2 Glossar

CONTENTS 9 Appendix A: Example Applications 40 Appendix B: RMK19U-X3 Mounting Kit 44 Appendix C: Flash Upgrading 45 Appendix D: Cabl