Black Box CATX DVI-D Series User manual

DVI-D CATX SWITCH/SPLITTER

Welcome to the CATX DVI-D Family!

Thank you for purchasing a CATX DVI-D Switch! We appreciate your business, and we

think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your CATX DVI-D system will save you money,

time, and effort.

The CATX DVI-D Switch offers three fundamental uses:

• As a Multiplex Repeater: the DVI signals (+optional audio) coming from a signal

source are equalized and distributed on up to 7 equivalent outputs. A control is not

necessary. Distributed display systems can be realized (Digital Signage).

• As an 8-port Crosspoint Switch: each port can be switched optionally as an input or

output. You can, for example, switch and distribute the signals from 3 signal

sources on up to 5 displays (allowing simultaneous presentations on several

displays). Alternatively, signals coming from 7 signal sources can be switched in

turn to a single display. The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial

interface (RS232) and/or by a push-button at the device.

• As a 7-port KVM Switch: up to 7 Singlehead ports (a “Singlehead” extender system

supports 1x monitor, 1x keyboard, 1x mouse) or up to 3 Dualhead ports (a

Dualhead extender system supports 2x monitor, 1x keyboard, 1x mouse). The

changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface (RS232) and/or by a

push-button at the device.

Cascade multiple devices in two stages for all applications to give up to 49/1 connections.

The CATX DVI-D Switch has the advantage that it can be positioned up to 140m away from

both your signal source and display device. This becomes possible by using the proven

CATX DVI-D- Extender technology for the transmission of DVI- Monitor and USB-

Keyboard and Mouse signals over CATx- cable.

The operation of a CATX DVI-D Switch always requires at least one Local Unit and up to

seven Remote Units from the CATX DVI-D-Extenders range.

DVI-D CATX SWITCH/SPLITTER

Wherever long distances cause problems for remotely locating and switching a monitor

(keyboard/mouse) signal, e.g. airports, industrial plants, call centres or in distributed

computer centres, the CATX DVI-D Switch is the best solution. Its flexibility allows it to

tackle many tasks.

In addition, there are 4 Media Extenders (DVI + optional audio) and 8 KVM- Extenders

(DVI+USB keyboard mouse + optional audio) available. The transmission of the signals

requires connecting CATx cable.

This manual will tell you all about your new CATX DVI-D Switch, including how to install,

operate and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the Converter, see Chapter 2.

The Converter product codes covered in this manual are:

ACX4000: 7-port CATX DVI-D Switch

ACS4001A-T: CATX DVI-D- KVM Local Unit, Singlehead

ACS4201A-T: CATX DVI-D- KVM Local Unit, Dualhead

ACS4022A-T: CATX DVI-D- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Singlehead

ACS4222A-T: CATX DVI-D- KVM Local Unit, +Audio, Dualhead

ACS4001A-R: CATX DVI-D- KVM Remote Unit, Singlehead

ACS4201A-R: CATX DVI-D- KVM Remote Unit, Dualhead

ACS4022A-R: CATX DVI-D- KVM Remote Unit, +Audio, Singlehead

ACS4222A-R: CATX DVI-D- KVM Remote Unit, +Audio, Dualhead

DVI-D CATX SWITCH/SPLITTER

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall

not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in

connection with the use of this material.

All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the

property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer

assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any

liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The

manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or circuitry of the

product without notice.

The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damage due to misuse of the product or due to

any other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control (whether environmental or

installation related). The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury

arising directly, indirectly, or consequently from the use of this product.

Cautions and Notes

The following symbols are used in this guide:

CAUTION: This indicates an important operating instruction

that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to

hardware or property, loss of data, or personal injury.

NOTE. This indicates important information to help you make the best use of

this product.

DVI-D CATX SWITCH/SPLITTER

SAFETY-PRECAUTIONS AND

INSTALLATION GUIDLINES

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this

manual, together with the specified cables and the maximum CPU- cable length <3m,

the Units:

List on page 2

are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the

application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC as well as these standards:

EN 55022: 1999 Class A

EN 55024: 1999

IEC 61000-4-2: 2001

IEC 61000-4-3: 2001

IEC 61000-4-4: 2001

EN 61000-3-2 2001

EN 61000-3-3 2002

The device was tested in a typical configuration with CPU.

Thursday, September 15th, 2007

The management

This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

DVI-D CATX SWITCH/SPLITTER

Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines

To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation

guidelines:

• Do not use CATx- devices to link between buildings – please use fibre devices.

• Only use in dry, indoor environments.

• If the building has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the

Local and Remote Units is on the same phase.

• Try not to route a CATx- link cable alongside power cables.

• The Remote Unit, Local Unit and any power supplies can get warm. Do not locate them

in an enclosed space without any airflow.

• Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit.

• Do not obscure a unit’s ventilation holes.

To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible

damage to equipment or property, please observe the

following:

• Only use power supplies originally supplied with the

product or manufacturer-approved replacements. Do not

attempt to dismantle or repair any power supply. Do not

use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a

damaged case.

• Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets. In each

case, ensure that the ground connection is maintained

from the outlet socket through to the power supply’s AC

power input.

• Do not attempt to modify or repair this product, or make

a connection from the CATx- link interface (RJ45) to any

other products, especially telecommunications or

network equipment.

CONTENTS

Contents

1. Quick Setup 11

2. Overview 12

2.1 Introduction 12

2.2 Glossary 13

2.3 Example of a CATX DVI-D-Switch System 14

2.4 Features 15

2.5 Product Range 16

2.6 Compatibility 17

Interface Compatibility 17

2.7 How to Use This Guide 18

Connection & Compatibility 18

DDC Information 18

Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame 18

3. Installation 19

3.1 Package Contents 19

3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 21

3.3 System Setup 22

3.4 Installation Instructions 25

4. Device Views 26

4.1 CATX DVI-D-Switch for CATx 26

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 1 Source up to 7 Displays 26

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 2 Sources / each up to 3 Displays 26

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 4 Sources on 4 Displays 27

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 1 Input / 7 Outputs 27

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs 28

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 3 Inputs / 5 Outputs 28

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs 29

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 5 Inputs / 3 Outputs 29

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 6 Inputs / 2 Outputs 30

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 7 Inputs / 1 Output 30

Configuration ‘Singlehead KVM-Switch’ 31

Configuration ‘Dualhead KVM-Switch’ 31

4.2 CATX DVI-D- KVM Extender 33

5. Diagnostic 38

5.1 CATX DVI-D-Switch for CATx 38

5.2 CATX DVI-D- KVM Extender 40

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6. Service Setup 41

6.1 CATX DVI-D-Switch for CATx 41

Operating Mode Selection 42

6.2 CATX DVI-D-KVM Extender 44

6.3 Setup at the Local Unit 45

DDC / colour depth 45

Reset of the internal DDC table to default-values 46

Loading the DDC information from the remote monitor 47

Selection of Colour depth 47

6.4 Setup at the Remote Unit 48

Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame 48

7. Operating Modes 49

7.1 Multiplex- Repeater 49

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 1 Source up to 7 Displays 49

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 2 Sources, each up to 3 displays 50

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 4 Sources on 4 Displays 50

Example Applications: 51

Indicator LEDs 53

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 53

Setup 54

Operation 54

By serial interface 54

Control commands 54

7.2 Crosspoint- Switch 55

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 1 Input / 7 Outputs 56

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs 56

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 3 Inputs / 5 Outputs 57

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs 57

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 5 Inputs / 3 Outputs 58

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 6 Inputs / 2 Outputs 58

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 7 Inputs /1 Output 59

Example Application: 60

Setup 61

Indicator LEDs 62

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 62

Operation 63

a) By push button: 63

b) By serial interface 63

Control commands 64

Examples: 64

7.3 Singlehead KVM- Switch 65

Configuration ‚Singlehead KVM- Switch’ 65

Example Application: 66

Setup 67

Master/Slave function 67

Operating mode after Reset/Power ON 67

Indicator LEDs 68

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 68

Operation 69

a) By push-button: 69

CONTENTS

b) By serial interface 69

Control commands 70

Examples: 70

c) By the attached keyboard 71

User commands 71

Call of the command mode 72

Instructions within the command mode 73

Examples: 74

7.4 Dualhead KVM- Switch 75

Configuration of ‘Dualhead KVM- Switch’ 75

Example Application: 76

Setup 77

Master/Slave function 77

Operating mode after Reset/Power ON 77

Indicator LEDs 78

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 78

Operation 79

a) By push-button: 79

b) By serial interface 79

Control commands 80

Examples: 80

c) By the attached keyboard 81

User commands 81

Call of the command mode 82

Instructions within the command mode 83

Examples: 84

7.5 Systeminfo 85

Control command 85

Available Information 85

7.6 Restore Factory Defaults 86

8. Troubleshooting 87

Monitor 87

Keyboard 88

Appendix A: Example Applications 90

Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 96

Appendix C: Devices with serial/audio option 100

Serial link: 100

Audio link: 100

Serial Interface - Setup and Operation 100

Serial Interface – Handling Multiple Serial Devices 101

Audio Interface - Setup and Operation 101

Audio Interface – Using a Microphone 101

Appendix D: Protocol for command mode 102

Sequence of data communication 103

Telegrams, global functions 103

Switching functions 104

Glossary: 104

Telegrams, switching functions 104

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Appendix E: Calling Technical Support 105

Appendix F: List of supported USB devices 106

Appendix G: Specifications 107

ACATX DVI-D-Media/KVM Local/ Remote Unit 107

Power Supply 107

Interface (depending on type of device) 107

Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable 107

Type of Interconnection Cable 107

Size and Shipping Weight 108

Environmental 108

BCATX DVI-D- Switch Unit 109

Power Supply 109

Interface 109

Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable 109

Type of Interconnection Cable 109

Size and Shipping Weight 109

Environmental 109

Appendix H: Connectors 110

ACATX DVI-D- Local/ Remote Unit 110

DVI-I connector 110

Special connector, DVI-I alike 111

Serial Interface 113

BCATX DVI-D- Switch Unit 114

Serial Interface 114

CAll CATX DVI-D- Devices 115

Power Supply 115

CATx- Interfaces 115

Appendix I: Connection Cable 116

Serial cable to connect the CATX DVI-D- Switch to CPU 116

Cross- Cable 117

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