Black Box KVM Extender III User manual

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JULY 2000

AC072A-R2

AC072AE-R2

KVM Extender III

Transmitter and Receiver

KVM Extender III

Transmitter

COMPENSATION

REMOTE

LOCAL

PWR

INCREASE

Mouse Power

VGA Out

KVM Extender III

Receiver

Keyboard

Power In To Host

FCC AND IC STATEMENTS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.

It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15

of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against

such interference when 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 the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes

de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para

referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,

cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,

etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales

que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como

sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más

allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio

deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,

sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se

debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que 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.

NOM STATEMENT

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.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la

polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que

no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,

poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen

del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos

de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo

no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no

sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro

del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio

en su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

KVM EXTENDER III

TRADEMARKS

Black Box and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box

Corporation.

IBM®, PS/2®and XGA®are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.

Windows®is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation

in the United States and/or other countries.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property

of the trademark owners.

TRADEMARKS

IMPORTANT!

Using the AC072A-R2 with Windows and Windows NT

This product has been upgraded for compatibility with Windows NT.

DIP-switch position 8 controls this feature.

DIP-switch position 8 should be placed in the On (Down) position when

using the product with Windows NT. This switch should be left in the Off

(Up) position when used with other operating systems.

Try moving this switch to the Off (Up) position if you encounter erratic

operation of the mouse after both the local and remote mice have been

initialized.

DIP-switch position 8 was formerly used to connect pin 15 of the local

VGA connector to ground. Pin 15 of this connector is unused and is now

unconnected.

KVM EXTENDER III

1. Specifications

Host Module:

Connectors — Video input: DB15HD male;

PC keyboard and mouse input: 6-pin mini DIN female;

Video output: DB15HD female (local monitor);

Local keyboard and mouse output: 6-pin mini DIN female;

Extension input/output to Remote Module: DB15 female

Remote Module:

Connectors — Video output: DB15HD female;

Keyboard and mouse input/output: 6-pin mini DIN female;

Extension input/output from Host Module: DB15 male

Maximum Resolution Supported — 1024 x 768 maximum for VGA, SVGA,

and XGA

Distance Limits (Extension) — Up to 700 ft. (213.4 m) @ 640 x 480 pixels;

Up to 600 ft. (182.9 m) @ 800 x 600 pixels;

Up to 500 ft. (152.4 m) @ 1024 x 768 pixels

Power — AC072A-R2: 5 VDC/600 mA (part number PS112);

AC072AE-R2: 5 VDC, 1 amp (part number PS112E)

Size — Host Module: 1.5"H x 8"W x 4.25"D (3.8 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm);

Remote Module: 1.5"H x 5"W x 5"D (3.8 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)

Weight — Host Module: 0.87 lb. (0.39 kg);

Remote Module: 0.38 lb. (0.17 kg)

CHAPTER 2: Inroduction

2. Introduction

Extend the keyboard, video, and PS/2®mouse up to 700 feet (213 m)

from the PC with the KVM Extender III. A local user can view the display

simultaneously and operate a second keyboard and mouse non-simulta-

neously. A keyboard emulator is built into the Host Module to maintain

keyboard signals to the PC even when the remote keyboard is disconnected.

The Extender package contains:

• (1) KVM Extender III Host Module,

• (1) KVM Remote Module,

• (1) 5-ft. (1.5-m) VGA input cable,

• (2) 5-ft. (1.5-m) Mini DIN 6 male/male cable,

• (2) 5-VDC power supplies, and

• This User’s Manual.

You will also need Remote Module extension cables (ordered separately)

specially designed for use with this product (part number EHM027).

KVM EXTENDER III

3. Installation

3.1 The Installation Procedure

1. Place the Extender within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of the computer.

2. Connect the 5-ft. VGA input cable (included) from the VGA output

of the computer to the connector marked “VGA IN.”

3. Connect the Mini DIN cables to the connectors marked “PC Mouse”

and “PC Keyboard.” Connect the local monitor, if any, to “VGA OUT.”

4. Connect the local keyboard and mouse, if used, to the Host.

5. Connect the extension cable. Refer to Table 3.1 on the next page

for maximum distance.

6. Plug the remote monitor into the Remote Module port marked

“VGA OUT.”

7. Plug the remote keyboard and mouse into the Remote Module

ports marked for them.

8. Plug the DB15 female connector into the Remote Module.

9. The unit is factory set for VGA color displays. If you are using VGA

monochrome, or XGA®or IBM®8514/A type displays, set the DIP

switches on the Host Module according to Table 3-2 on the next page.

10. Plug the included 5-VDC power supplies into the Host and Remote

Modules.

11. Power on the monitor(s) and the PC.

12. Use the front-panel control to adjust for the length of cable you are

using. The control is continuously variable and will hold your settings

after adjustment.

13. Use the monitor’s size, position, and brightness controls as required

to finish the installation.

CHAPTER 3: Installation

Table 3-1. Distance Limits

Display Resolution Maximum Cable Length

640 x 480 700 feet (213.4 m)

800 x 600 600 feet (182.9 m)

1024 x 768 500 feet (152.4 m)

3.2 ID Bits

Some computers detect the type of monitor connected to the system by

reading the monitor’s ID bits and use this information to configure the

operating parameters of the video port. Configure the Extender for these

computers by selecting the appropriate DIP switches. Set the individual DIP

switch positions to ON (Up) according to Table 3-2.

Table 3-2. DIP-Switch Settings

Monitor Type Switch Settings

VGA Monochrome 6

VGA Color 5

XGA, 8514/A 4 + 5

Local Monitor not used 1 + 2 + 3 + above

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