Black Box ServSwitch ACX300 User manual

BLACK BOX®

Provides Full HD and USB extension

up to 328 feet (100 m) over CATx.

Supports resolution up to 1920 x 1200.

ServSwitch™CATx DVI + USB Extender EC

ACX300

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.

call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:

Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018

Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]

Customer

Support

Information

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and ServSwitch

is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.

HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, L.L.C.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be

the property of the trademark owners.

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FCC RFI and NOM 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 B 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 residen-

tial 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.

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.

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NOM Statement

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.

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.

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NOM Statement

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.

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Table of Contents

1. Specifications ....................................................................................................7

2. Overview ....................................................................................................8

2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................8

2.2 Features....................................................................................................8

2.3 What’s Included .......................................................................................8

2.4 Hardware Description ..............................................................................9

2.4.1 Transmitter (Local Unit)...............................................................9

2.4.2 Receiver (Remote Unit)..............................................................11

3. Installation and Operation...............................................................................13

3.1 Cable Requirements...............................................................................13

3.2 Installing the Transmitter and the Receiver............................................14

3.3 Initial Operation .....................................................................................14

4. Enhanced Operations.......................................................................................15

5. Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................18

5.1 Contacting Black Box.............................................................................18

5.2 Shipping and Packaging.........................................................................18

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Cascadable — No

Computer Interface — HDMI®video, USB

DDC Support — Internal DDC table

Encryption — No

Heat Dissipation — 3.41 BTU/hr. maximum

Maximum Distance from CPU to TX — 16 feet (5 m), DVI-D and USB limitations

Maximum Distance between TX and RX — 328 feet (100 m)

Operating System Support — All OS, including Windows®

Connectors — Transmitter: (2) HDMI F with HDMI to DVI-D adapter cable,

(1) USB Type B F, (1) RJ-45 F, (1) DC power;

Receiver: (1) HDMI F with HDMI to DVI-D adapter cable, (4) USB Type A F,

(1) RJ-45 F, (1) DC power

Indicators — Each unit (Transmitter or Receiver): (1) Power/Online LED

Temperature Tolerance — Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C);

Storage: -4 to 158° F (-20 to +70° C)

Humidity Tolerance — Operating: 80%, noncondensing

Power — External inline power supply,

Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A,

Output: 12 VDC, 1 A

Size — Each unit (Transmitter or Receiver): 1.6"H x 3.85"W x 4.17"D

(4.1 x 9.8 x 10.6 cm)

Weight — 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The ServSwitch™CATx DVI + USB Extender EC provides lossless Full HD and USB

extension up to 328 feet (100 m) over CATx cable. It consists of two units:

a transmitter and a receiver. The extender is plug-and-play, so there aren’t any

complex installation instructions. And you don’t need to configure the unit, either.

2.2 Features

• Supports USB keyboard/mouse, USB touchscreen, and other Human Interface

Devices (HIDs).

• Uses just one USB CAT5e/6/7 cable.

• Provides remote monitoring.

• Includes optional upgrade for extending USB storage media.

• Sound and RS-232 expandable via external USB adapters.

• Plug-and-play installation with DDC/EDID reading.

• An optional mounting option for 19" racks with four units in (1) rack unit (RU) is

available.

• Can also be wall-, table-, or DIN-rail-mounted. Mounting options accessories are:

ACX300-RMK: 19" Rackmounting Kit for up to 4 local or remote units.

ACX300-TMK: Table and Wallmount Kit for either local or remote unit.

ACX300-DRM: DIN-rail Mounting Kit for either local or remote unit.

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged,

contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

• (1) transmitter

• (1) receiver

• (2) HDMI to DVI-D adapter cables

• (2) 12-VDC power supplies w/US, UK, EU, and AU power clips

• (1) pack of (4) rubber feet

• (1) pack of self-adhesive pads

• (1) USB Type A to B Cable

• This user’s manual

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Chapter 2: Overview

2.4 Hardware Description

2.4.1 Transmitter (Local Unit)

Front Panel

The transmitter‘s front panel is blank except for a Power Status LED, which is

described in Table 2-1.

Back Panel

The transmitter’s back panel is shown in Figure 2-1. Table 2-1 describes its

components.

2 3 4 5 6

Figure 2-1. Transmitter’s back panel.

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Chapter 2: Overview

Table 2-1. Transmitter’s components.

Number Component Description

Power Status LED (not shown

in Figure 2-1, located on the

front panel of the transmitter)

Lights when power to the

transmitter is on.

2(1) HDMI connector Connects to the PC.

3(1) barrel connector Links to 12-VAC, 1-A power.

4(1) HDMI connector Connects to PC IN port.

5(1) USB Type B connector Links to USB port on the PC.

6(1) RJ-45 connector

Connects one end of the

328-foot (100-m) link between

the transmitter and receiver.

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