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1. Wrong Pixel Phase Video O HSYNC oogc ood ooo ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 5 3 Manual Adjustment of Video Signals CAUTION This procedure applies to Remote Unit only with AGC OFF do not attempt any adjustment of the Local Unit The level of the three video signals may be simultaneously adjusted with the Brightness control If you open too far to brighten the video signal increases on oscilloscope CRT and a part of the SYNC signals appears in the video signal as shown in a a Signal too light b Signal too dark c Signal OK Tes SOT 13 35182 aus Grameen BEI Au Gress ERENS 1 1 1 ie oe Tu Ies 5 S Sus S sus put wet wet pel ye p pe If you close too far to dark the video signal decreases on the oscilloscope CRT and a part of the signal is cut see b Adjust the brightness control so that it falls just before the signal see c Adjustment of amplitude The amplitude of the colour channels depends on e The attenuation of the optical fibre e The attenuation of the FO connectors e The position gain of the color control trimmer You may correct up to a 20 difference in signal amplitude in the three colour channels by setting the gain with the colour control trimmer Adjust all channels R G B to the same value amplitude app 0 7Vpp 0 8Vpp white S2. Use the diagram to locate jumpers JP2 JP3 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP10 and JP11 ADJUSTMENTS 4 2 Jumper Location in the Remote Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell please place the device in this orientation with the fibre connectors to the left and the electrical connectors to the right The main PCB then will look like this JP11 JP12 JP1 JP2 JP3 se RED LU TN ae EF nd cJ LUN ET green 5 Dae co ee BLUE nn FI OA NES uot aon FS uu HES EI LESER S CI LIL TINE LIL LL Uuu HELG UR508 ee varte T mpa P VRO63 Edi EH ca Co re ea u m E sa nM mr mr T 1 Nb ee Ju LIU LIU LI F ey iM Boa a Use the diagram to locate jumpers JP1 JP2 JP3 JP9 JP11 JP12 and JP20 Customization You can make the following application specific adjustments ee ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER Changing the graphic source RGB or VGA This device can transfer RGB as well as VGA signals In addition it is able to do a signal conversation while transferring the signals from RGB to VGA
3. INSTALLATION PS 2 Connectors Connect to CPU Mouse socket Connect to local Mouse OG DD l gt re PU EN ar CJ C JV 90900070 aa GO Out in Wout mn Connect to 6V Power supply Connect to CPU VGA socket Connect to local Monitor Connect to local Connect to CPU Keyboard Keyboard socket PS 2 Connectors VGA Connectors ACS335A KVM Extender Type ACS335A Local Unit 7 Segment display for Troubleshooting Remote Unit b Ey D J Connect to remote Connect to Connect to Connect to 6V Mouse remote Keyboard remote Monitor Power supply Console Connectors ACS335A KVM Extender Type ACS335A Remote Unit a ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER Fibre connectors ST Connectors for Digital signals Connectors for color signals ACS335A KVM Extender Type ACS335A AS ACS335A Local Unit Fibre connectors ST Potentiometer for Connectors for Connectors for manual gain control color signals Digital signals Potentiometer for Potentiometer for Contrast Brightness ACS335A KVM Extender Type ACS335A AS ACS335A Remote Unit 20 INSTALLATION 3 4 Diagnostic and Adjustments Each ACS335A KVM Extender is fitted with an indicator LED Device Ready and a 7 Segment display for enhanced troubleshooting The Device Ready LEDs are next to the power sockets The 7 Segment display is next to the power socket of the remote unit On ea
4. Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e The firmware revision level printed on the bottom of the Extender very important especially for keyboard and mouse problems The ACS335A KVM extender s firmware revision level Version Number Format Board XXLO RE Myyy Pzzz Auuu Gvvvvvv Transceiver C M S xx Pyy Mzz Keyboard Mouse P U xx Vyyy e The nature and duration of the problem e When the problem occurs e The components involved in the problem that is what type of computers what type of keyboard brand of mouse make and model of monitor type and make of cable etc e Any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse e The results of any testing you ve already done To solve some problems it might be necessary to upgrade the Extender s firmware If this turns out to be the case for your difficulty our Technical Support technicians will arrange for you to receive the new firmware and will tell you how to install it Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your ACS335A KVM Extender e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e Ifyou are shipping it for repair please include the Unit s external power supplies If you are returning it please include everything you received with it Before you sh
5. N HS 1 YNG EG iS HSYNC SE HSS OS Sera f SNS ve S keyboard keyboard yi bere a le A paale 1 1 seriell g a X gt seriell gt parallel mouse mouse hrs lt le seriell 2 2 paralle aralle seriell P H serial lt serial audo audio le psu ps u Normally you should not need to make any modifications However under some circumstances you may want to customize the extenders Changing the Graphics The factory setting for our devices is to transmit VGA signals to a VGA screen VGA in VGA out By changing the appropriate jumper settings the units can also be used for e VGA in RGB out RGB monitor displaying output from a VGA graphics card e RGB in RGB out RGB monitor displaying output from an RGB graphics card e RGB in VGA out VGA monitor displaying output from an RGB graphics card o MONITOR SETUP VGA in RGB out This application uses the extender as a VGA RGB Converter The attached monitor must be able to display an RGB signal with the provided frequencies You can only use an RGB Monitor with a VGA Signal if the A Monitor is able to process the SYNC frequencies for example a monitor with HSYNC 40 90 kHz may not work from VGA with 640x480 31 5 kHz RGB in RGB out The attached monitor must be able to display an RGB signal with the provided frequencies In this mode it might be necessary to switch off the automatic gain control AGC
6. 2 are swapped switch the fibres at one device see page 20 NO NO Does the 7 segment display show 0 Solve the problem as described in the Troubleshooting section VES page 35 OVERVIEW 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction With a fibre KVM Extender you can dramatically increase the maximum distance between a CPU and its Console the keyboard mouse and monitor serial audio devices In addition they are essential for installations in hazardous EMI environments Normal keyboard mouse monitor extender cables and Extenders using regular cables have lower extension capabilities and EMI interference may further reduce the maximum distance and reliability The ACS335A fibre optical KVM Extender System has none of these limitations Locate your CPU in a secure cabinet or data centre and access it remotely from a distance of up to 1000m A basic KVM extension system comprises a Local unit transmitter and a Remote unit receiver The Local unit connects directly to the computer or a KVM switch system using the supplied cable s The user console keyboard mouse and monitor attaches to the Remote unit The Remote and Local units communicate video and data information along the interconnecting cable Local units offer dual access allowing the connection of a second user console close to the computer With the optional upgrade kit you can also use the units to communicate stereo audio and serial port
7. Housing Shield m NOTES NOTES
8. if your monitor does not blank the white pulse RGB in VGA out SYNC Stripper In this mode the remote unit works as an additional SYNC stripper the SYNC signals are stripped off from green separated and presented as TTL signals Depending on the technical design of the units you receive A at HSYNC output a CSYNC signal HSYNC and VSYNC mixed and at the VSYNC output a VSYNC signal Some types of VGA monitors show distorted pictures while receiving both CSYNC on HS and an additional VSYNC on VSYNC If you have a monitor that shows distorted pictures in this configuration you can suppress the VSYNC signal by removing jumper JP9 on the Remote unit VRO All monitors that show distorted pictures because of this double signal work well with a pure composite signal VSYNC disconnected monitor is able to process the synchronization frequency of the video source e g a multi sync monitor with horizontal bandwidth of 30 90 kHz may not work with a WF470 graphic adapter with 15 625 kHz f A VGA monitor only works as an RGB graphic adapter if the It is not possible to generate the special phase relations of the VGA standard that are required by some types of dual scan monitors LCD panels for example In this mode you may have to switch off AGC if your monitor does not blank out the WRI White Reference Impulse and shows it on screen RGB signals have a lot of different types of signal forms and combinations
9. simultaneously No set up is required unless a microphone is connected to the remote unit Connect up the extender as follows 1 Take the line level output from your sound card green connector and connect to Line In on the extender s Local Unit 2 Connect a set of powered speakers to Line Out on the Extender s Remote Unit Audio Interface Using a Microphone A microphone may be plugged into the Line In connector on the Remote Unit There are two ways of setting up a microphone e The Local Unit s Line Out connection should normally be wired to the microphone input Red on your sound card The sound card should then be set up to provide additional amplification 20dB This is the preferred connection method e Alternatively the Remote Unit itself can provide microphone amplification To set this open up the Remote Unit and locate the jumper labelled MIC on the daughter board Connect this jumper across the pins The Local Unit s Line Out connection should then be wired to Line In Blue on your sound card If your microphone is already amplified follow the second method but DO NOT install the amplification jumper in the Remote Unit ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER Appendix D Technical Support If you determine that your ACS335A KVM Extender is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair it It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Technical Support at 724 746 5500
10. Wide blanking plate 5 5 y A g O gt d y L y 4 7 p oe y Base plate AA i M3x5 Screws 14 19 Rack Mounting Kit To mount a unit 1 Align the holes on the base plate with the vacant screw holes on the base of the ACS335A KVM extender unit 2 Fasten the base of the unit to the plate of the mounting kit using the supplied screws A Only use the supplied short screws longer screws may cause damage to the PCBs 3 Close the remaining gaps with blanking plates g APPENDIX B 19 RACK MOUNT OPTIONS Mounting examples The kit allows you to mount various combinations of regular housings 1 One regular unit using two small plates 2 Two regular units using one small plate yy AD SV zz A E gt d Dan dun Dan dan pa Dem dan s N N Appendix C Audio Serial Upgrade The Audio Serial Upgrade option consists of daughter boards that allow bi directional stereo audio and a full duplex serial data link to be sent across the regular interconnection cable in addition to keyboard mouse and VGA DVI video To set up the extender s audio and serial link please follow all of the instructions detailed in this appendix If you have any questions contact Technica
11. see page 27 Fibre Cable 50u or 62 511 The ACS335A KVM Extender can be used with 50u or 62 5 fibre cable The transmission power must be adjusted to the type of cable You need not to modify the setting if at least one of the following two circumstances become true 1 the cable type is 50u 2 the cable length exceeds 300ft 100m see also page 27 Automatic Gain Control AGC In some applications e g RGB Signals it may be necessary to switch off the Automatic Gain Control Factory setting Automatic Gain Control ON see page 27 Compatibility The devices are NOT compatible with ACS235A models INSTALLATION 3 Installation For first time users we recommend that you carry out a test placement confined to a single room before commencing full installation This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems and experiment with the KVM extender system more conveniently 3 1 Package Contents You should receive the following items in your extender package ACS335A ACS335A AS KVM Extender Local Unit ACS335A ACS335A AS KVM Extender Remote Unit VGA CPU cable ZIP type 1 8m HD15 male HD15 female 2 x PS2 male PS2 male Models ACS335A AS and ACS335A Audio CPU cable 1 8m 3 5mm Stereo Jack 3 5mm Stereo Jack Model ACS335A AS only Serial CPU cable 1 8m DB9 female DB9 male Model ACS335A AS only 2 x 6V DC universal PSU 2 x power cord Manual Quick Setup If anything is missing ple
12. C signal is missing Problem with the GREEN fibre ti Problem with the CPU cables Wrong jumper setting in the Local unit i I VSYNC signal is missing Problem with the BLUE fibre Problem with the CPU cables Wrong jumper setting in the local unit 22 INSTALLATION The location of potentiometers for brightness contrast control is shown below Potentiometer for Potentiometer for Contrast Brightness Brightness Contrast controls on ACS335A Extender On each ACS335A KVM Extender you can adjust Brightness and Contrast manually You ll find the potentiometers to the right hand of the fibre connectors on the Remote unit Please use these potentiometers for adjustment of all colours simultaneously AN If the gain of the contrast potentiometer is adjusted too high Automatic Gain Control AGC is no longer possible Please readjust to lower gain until the F on the 7 Segment display lapses The location of potentiometers for manual gain control is shown below Potentiometer for manual gain control Potentiometer for manual gain control on ACS335A Extender i E ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER On the front panel of the Remote unit there are potentiometers to adjust the gain of each colour signal In the mode With AGC these potentiometers have no function In the mode Without AGC you can adjust the factory setting for the gain of each single colour This may be necessary if there is a different attenua
13. For further information please contact our Technical Support We will help you to find a solution for your application o ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 5 1 TFT Monitors Use this procedure to correct for discrepancies in the video signal due to analog digital video conversion by a TFT monitor You do not need to follow this procedure if you have a CRT monitor connected because the video format is not converted l 10 Connect the Extender system and display the regular desktop in the desired screen resolution Monitor Setup may vary depending on screen resolution and or refresh rate For different screen resolutions and or refresh rates it might be necessary to follow this procedure several times Depending on the type of TFT press the AUTO Button on the monitor control panel or select Auto Adjust in the TFT Setup Menu Refer to the manual supplied with your monitor for more information If the picture quality is not acceptable after the automatic adjustment you might get enhanced results using an applicable test pattern display go to Step 4 If the vertical stripes are sharp and without jitter or smearing the adjustment has been successful The setup is completed Download the test pattern from ftp ftp blackbox com manuals ACS ACS335A bmp and store this file in a directory of your choice Select this graphic for the desktop background Start Settings Control Panel Display Backgrounds Select it as a tiled di
14. PS2 Keyboard Mouse ACS335A AS KVM Extender for VGA PS2 Keyboard Mouse Serial Audio ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER Copyrights and Trademarks 2006 All rights reserved This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer 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 A CAUTION This ind
15. THE ACS335A KVM EXTENDER FAMILY Welcome to the ACS335A KVM Extender Family Thank you for purchasing a ACS335A KVM Extender model We appreciate your business and we think you ll appreciate the many ways that your enhanced keyboard video mouse system will save you money time and effort That s because our ACS335A KVM Extender not only allows you to remotely locate a console Monitor Keyboard Mouse optional serial audio devices over great distances without any loss in signal quality up to 1000m 3250ft but also to do this in an EMI hazardous environment Wherever you have great distances airports roller plants distributed data centres or in a range of applications where you have large electromagnetic generators or loads magnetic resonance tomographs induction furnaces current generators the ACS335A KVM Extender is a solution for remotely locating your console Two different models cover a range of applications a KVM extender for a standard remote console Monitor Keyboard and Mouse and a second unit with KVM extension and additional serial and bi directional audio support This device is also suitable for computers equipped with a serial mouse or touch screen This manual will tell you all about your new ACS335A KVM Extender including how to install operate and troubleshoot it For an introduction to the Extender see Chapter 2 The Extender product codes covered in this manual are ACS335A KVM Extender for VGA
16. age a type POWER UNC type screws at the monitor connectors Remota Unit Philips type screws Philips type screws ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 4 1 Jumper Location in the Local Unit After unscrewing and opening the upper shell please place the device in this orientation with the fibre connectors to the left and the electrical connectors to the right The main PCB then will look like this JP5 W ie GND 9 3 a EI o al j cI BCLAMP 7 p AE nn Ea I _ RED mA ecuamp ue INGEN z L I Cuu EI Fon JEJ g p Annar UOH I Co Co anm UULU ps CICI CI EI MAMA LULU O C KONTR Ed t 3 JPZ JP8 CI CJ CI CI nm CHL Miu uy JME ICI LAAN CI ma RCLAMP vrs O U LILL GOGGA S 1 or 9 u U U WI ERN N 10 38 t FIPS a A Stee PE fe HE 7 BLUE XPORT om ES eres mm F rT GND ed nn Em ES i u Cann EIF LA e 0 ae Cn EET Laat PS 2 E30 DATA gt EI HESI EJ i i U 950912 LOCAL UErarg ESF AT AA PS 2 ca UW LL LI CJ sa EI co co ESE Ie Ea Eo EI 6U ml O F mi Hi cI m n SiD mm 1 oa Og u LIL LIUJ LI EO nad CJ
17. ase contact Technical Support see Appendix D Technical Support ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 3 2 Interconnection Cable Requirements CPU Local Unit Connections To connect the Local unit to your graphic source you will need e VGA Keyboard Mouse ACS335A AS ACS335A Connect the supplied VGA CPU cable ZIP type 1 8m HD15 male HD15 female 2x PS2 male PS2 male to the CPU or KVM Switch Please ensure that the connection is tension free Power Supplies Connect the supplied 6V DC power supplies to the Plug terminals on the rear of both the Local and Remote units Local Unit Remote Unit Connection To connect the Local and Remote units you will need e Multimode Fibre Cable 5 Fibres 50um or 62 5um ST plugs ACS335A AS ACS335A Q If you want to use the devices with fibres 62 5 AND the cable length falls short of 300ft 100m it might be necessary to reduce the optical budget For this purpose please contact Technical Support INSTALLATION 3 3 System Setup To install your ACS335A KVM Extender system 1 Switch off all devices 2 Connect your keyboard monitor mouse audio device and serial device to the Remote unit depending on type of device Ensure that you attach the keyboard and mouse connectors to the correct ports The keyboard connector is purple the mouse connector is green 3 Connect the CPU to the Local Unit using the supplied CPU cable Ensure that you attach the keyboard and mouse c
18. ch ACS335A KVM Extender you can adjust Brightness and Contrast manually In addition each colour can be adjusted manually only with automatic gain control AGC OFF The potentiometers to adjust Brightness and Contrast are to the right of the fibre connectors on the Remote unit The 7 Segment display is next to the Power socket of the Remote unit The location of the LEDs is shown below Local Unit Remote Unit POWER Diagnostic LED Device Ready Diagnostic LEDs on ACS335A Extender Diagnostic LED Device Ready LED Appearance Diagnostics Device Ready Off Device not ready Red LED On Device ready ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER The location of the 7 Segment display is shown below 7 Segment display on ACS335A Extender 7 Segment display m E Remote Unit 7 Segment display for troubleshooting Diagnostics Only in mode AGC ON NO error Possible cause of fault NO error detectable Only in mode AGC ON illuminated NO error detectable Processor adjusts color amplifying AGC Blank pulse is missing Problem with the GREEN fibre EIET Data interface receiving deranged Problem with the 1 Fibre Problem with the Local Unit 1 Fibre and 2 Fibre swapped E Contrast is adjusted too high The gain of the contrast potentiometer is adjusted too high Automatic Gain Control AGC is no longer possible Please re adjust to lower gain LI HSYN
19. ent Optical Elements Center Wavelength 850nm Optical budget total typical 5 dBm Size and Shipping Weight ACS335A ACS335A AS Remote Local Unit 7 1 x5 2 x1 7 180x133x44mm Weight 2 6lb 1 2kg each Shipping box Shipping Box 18 1 x9 8 x4 7 460x250x 120mm Weight 9 51b 4 3kg Environmental Operating Temperature 41 to 113 F 5 to 45 C Storage Temperature 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Relative Humidity max 80 non condensing APPENDIX F CONNECTORS Appendix F Connectors ACS335A KVM Extender Connector Pin outs VGA female Signal Output VGA male Signal Input 12345 LITT oo000 00000 eJejefegfe 00000 00000 m a m CEEE 151413 12 11 1112 131415 Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 RED 6 RED GND 11 2 GREEN 7 GREEN GND 12 3 BLUE 8 BLUE GND 13 HSYNC 4 9 14 VSYNC 5 10 SYNC GND 15 Keyboard Mouse female Signal Input Output Pin Keyboard Pin Mouse I KBD DATA I MOUSE DATA 2 2 3 KBD GND 3 MOUSE GND 4 VCC 5V 4 VCC 5V 5 KBD CLCK 5 MOUSE CLCK 6 6 BE ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER RS232 only device ACS335A AS with serial Audio Upgrade 5432 1 ejejejefe O o0oo000 O 9876 9 pin DSUB female Local Unit 9 pin DSUB male Remote Unit Pin Signal Not connected RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS Not connected ov oo 9 DN Wn BP WN Power Pin Signal 1 GND 2 Earth 3 n c 4 6VDC
20. es the composite synchronisation signals e PS 2 Keyboard Compatible with all standard keyboards Certain keyboards with enhanced features may also be supported with custom firmware e PS 2 Mouse Compatible with all standard 2 button 3 button and wheel mice e Audio Input and output are line level Amplified speakers are required A microphone may be directly connected to the Remote unit optional pre amplification e Serial Transparent up to 19 2K Baud The following serial signals are extended TX RX RTS CTS DTR DSR In rare cases a wiring adaptor may be required to transfer RI and DCD ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 2 6 How to Use This Guide This guide describes the installation and configuration of the ACS335A KVM Extender Series Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward you should consider the following before getting started Connection amp Compatibility If you have purchased a ACS335A KVM Extender Kit this will contain all the cables required to connect the Local unit to your PC or KVM switch The Remote console keyboard monitor and mouse and any audio and serial equipment connect directly to the Remote unit For information about connection and installation see Installation page 15 Graphic Source RGB or VGA The device can transmit RGB signals as well as VGA In addition it is able to convert from VGA to RGB as well as from RGB to VGA Factory setting VGA
21. ge 29 Keyboard as well as Mouse does not work You have swapped the 1 and 2 fibre The fibres 1 and or 2 are not connected to the Local or Remote unit There may be one or more broken fibres Do NOT look into a fibre s end directly A while it is connected to a Local or Remote unit Check for broken fibres using a flashlight Are the cables of the recommended fibre type If you used your own fibre optical cable not supplied by us please ensure that you have used 50u or 62 5 fibres Other fibre types and poly fibres are not supported BE ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER Appendix A Example Applications This section illustrates some specific applications using Extender units e ACS335A KVM Extender with speaker and microphone PU 1 Audio serial extension Remote console ACS335A KVM Extender with speaker and microphone EJ APPENDIX A EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS e 4CPU s local outputs managed through a KVM Switch and a single console Remote Consoles up to 1000m away EEE ACS335A KVM Extender local Consoles through a KVM Switch EH ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER Appendix B 19 Rack Mount Options The ACS335A KVM Extender units can be mounted in a 19 rack using the ACS253A RMK This contains the following parts Narrow strip Two small blanking plates
22. gnetic disturbances 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 the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le Ministeri des Communications du Canada EMPTY PAGE CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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 cable length lt 3m the Units ACS335A ACS335A AS 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 PC Oberteuringen Wednesday October 11 2006 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 environmen
23. icates an important operating instruction that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or property loss of data or personal injury Q NOTE This indicates important information to help you make the best use of this product FCC CDC STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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 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 Shielded PC equipment cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electroma
24. ince the attenuation exceeds you may adjust the amplitude for all channels together using the Contrast control see above A difference greater than 20 indicates either a broken fibre or FO connector md TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Troubleshooting There isn t a picture Check the power supply connection at the Local unit Is the Device Ready Red LED at the Local and Remote unit illuminated If not the internal power supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error see page 21 Check that the Interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and the Remote Unit Check the 7 segment display for error codes see page 22 There may be one or more broken fibres Do NOT look into a fibre s end directly while it is connected to a Local or Remote unit Check for broken fibres using a flashlight Are the cables of the recommended fibre type If you used your own fibre optical cable not supplied by us please ensure that you have used 50u or 62 5 fibres Other fibre types and poly fibres are not supported Either HSYNC or VSYNC is missing because of this the power save function is enabled EPA or TCO Are the fibres for R G B swapped Running picture The Monitor does not synchronize are the fibres for R G B swapped instable screen picture Do you use 62 5p fibres with a length below of 100m app 330 ft Please attenuate the optical budget by inserting optical fibre pigtails see also Using 62 5u fibre cable on pa
25. ip the Extender back to Black Box for repair or return contact us to get a Return Authorization RA number lt APPENDIX E SPECIFICATIONS Appendix E Specifications Power Requirements Voltage PSU 90 240V AC 0 5A 47 63Hz 6VDC 2000 mA Power required Local Unit approx 8W Remote Unit without keyboard approx 8W Remote Unit with keyboard approx 9 5W Interface Depending on type of device Video Source Monitor VGA up to 1280x1024Q75Hz Keyboard PS2 AT through adaptor Mouse PS2 2 3 button and wheel mice Serial Speed Up to 19200BAUD Data format Format Independent transparent Handshake RTS CTS DTR DSR are sent across link Audio Description Bi directional stereo audio link Transmission Digitised virtually CD quality audio 16 bit 38 4KHz Method Signal Levels Line Level 5 Volts Pk Pk maximum 47kOhm Connectors Local Unit 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line In amp Line Out 2 x 3 5mm stereo jack socket Line Mic In amp Line Out Microphone A microphone may be connected to the Remote Unit Support Pull up resistor provides bias for condenser microphone Option to set microphone amplification to 17dB Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable 50um Multimode 3250ft 1000m 62 5um Multimode 3250ft 1000m 2 ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER Type of Interconnection Cable ACS335A AS ACS335A 5 Fibres Multimode A DQ ZN B2Y 4G50 Outdoor Breakout cable with protection against rod
26. l Support Serial Interface Set Up and Operation No setting up or user adjustments are required Please note that on the Dual Access model the serial link is always active Please bear in mind that the Remote Unit s serial port is wired as DTE the same as that on a PC To connect a serial printer or other DTE rather than DCE device to the Remote Unit you will need a Null Modem crossover cable between the Remote Unit and the printer serial touch screen may be plugged directly into the Remote Unit Serial Interface Handling Multiple Serial Devices The extender s serial interface transmits receives six signals 3 signals in each direction Normally four of these signals are used for hardware handshaking in addition to TX amp RX However because each handshaking line can support signals up to 19 200 Baud it is possible to configure the serial interface to handle up to three simple 2 wire Tx Rx only serial links Select Xon Xoff software flow control on the remote device and PC To do this you will need to construct a custom breakout cable Please contact technical support for further information APPENDIX C AUDIO SERIAL UPGRADE Audio Interface Set Up and Operation The audio interface is line level and is designed to take the output from a sound card or other line level source and be connected to a set of powered speakers at the other end of the link Stereo audio may be transmitted either way across the link
27. l unit These fibres in combination with the coupling connectors raise the opical loss to a value where a correct function is assured These optical fibre pigtails you can get from your dealer for free see also Product Range on page 12 Switch OFF the Automatic Gain Control AGC With AGC ON the gain of each color signal is fixed so that all have the same white level 0 7Vpp The potentiometers are without function Use the brightness and contrast control to adjust the screen display With AGC OFF each color has to be adjusted by using the appropriate potentiometer You can adjust by visual comparison or use an oscilloscope to get best results Brightness and contrast control allow private adaptation to desired screen display Please do not select this mode unless you have problems such as chromatic aberration with your display Factory setting Automatic Gain Control ON AGC JP3 in Local Unit JP20 in Remote Unit ON Factory setting pa Jeg ge mj S JE OFF ay yey yal ej Je Jel ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 5 Monitor Setup This schematic diagram shows the principles of data transmission through the extender system gt VGA RGB RD p R VGA RGB gt G SWC polaiy G s T B
28. oduct QUICK SETUP Contents 1 Quick Setup 8 2 Overview 9 2 1 Introduction 9 2 2 Glossary 9 2 3 Features 11 2 4 Product Range 12 2 5 Compatibility 13 2 6 Howto Use This Guide 14 3 Installation 15 3 1 Package Contents 15 3 2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 16 3 3 System Setup 17 3 4 Diagnostic and Adjustments 21 4 Adjustments 25 4 1 Jumper Location in the Local Unit 26 4 2 Jumper Location in the Remote Unit 27 4 3 Customization 27 5 Monitor Setup 30 5 1 TFT Monitors 32 5 2 Hints for Pixel Clock and Pixel Phase 33 5 3 Manual Adjustment of Video Signals 34 6 Troubleshooting 35 Appendix A Example Applications 36 Appendix B 19 Rack Mount Options 38 Appendix C Audio Serial Upgrade 40 Appendix D Technical Support 42 Appendix E Specifications 43 Appendix I Connectors 45 MM ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 1 Quick Setup This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system and optimise the video signals Unless you are an experienced user we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual Install System Connect Remote unit to KVM 2 Connect Local unit to CPU or switch 3 Connect Local and Remote units with fibre interconnection cable 4 Power up the system YES Wait until the dot lapses Is the dot on the 7 segment display illuminated NO YES Does the 7 segment display show C The fibres for data transmission 1
29. onnectors to the correct ports The keyboard connector is purple the mouse connector is green 4 Connect the 6V power supplies to the Local and Remote units A Only use the power supply originally supplied with this equipment or a manufacturer approved replacement 5 Fora dual access system connect the keyboard mouse and monitor for the Local console to the appropriate ports on the Local unit The ports may also be used to feed into a KVM switch 6 Connect the Interconnection cable Multimode Fibre Cable from the Remote unit to the Local unit Ensure that you attach the fibre connectors to the correct ports R goes to R G to G B to B 1 to 1 and 2 to 2 7 Power up the system ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER PS 2 Connectors Audio Connectors Connect to CPU V24 socket Connect to Connect to CPU Connect to CPU Connect to CPU local Mouse Mouse socket CPU Line In CPU Line Out Connect to Connect to CPU Connect to 6V local Monitor VGA socket Power supply Keyboard Connectors VGA Monitor Connectors ACS335A KVM Extender Type ACS335A AS Local Unit Audio Connectors To the serial device 7 Segment display for Troubleshooting To the microphone To the powered speakers Remote Unit 3 X z eee J RS232 Connect to 6V Mouse Keyboard Monitor Power de Remote Console Connectors ACS335A KVM Extender Type ACS335A AS Remote Unit Hm re
30. or from VGA to RGB Factory setting VGA in VGA out open BG shorted Local Unit VGA Source VGA Source RGB Source RGB Source Jumpers VGA Monitor RGB Monitor VGA Monitor RGB Monitor JP2 me JP6 ES ea JP10 Be Bel F E E L LU M m JP11 E E Pins 13 amp 14 HS VS from CPU connected connected open open Remote Unit Jumpers Py el Ce EG ENG ri Ay EG JE EN Og mji m2 BEBE JP9 pa Bal JP12 pa Gal Pins 13 amp 14 HS VS to Monitor connected open connected open Use Remote Unit s controls Contrast if necessary if necessary if necessary if necessary Brightness no if necessary no if necessary md ADJUSTMENTS Using 62 5u fibre cable The ACS335A KVM Extender can be used with 50u or 62 5u fibre cable The transmission power must be adjusted to the type of cable You need not to modify the setting if at least one of the following two circumstances become true 1 the cable type is 50u 2 the cable length exceeds 300ft 100m If you use a 62 5u fibre AND the cable length falls short of 300ft 100m please connect the devices without modifications and evaluate the function In many cases the devices will work also with shorter cables because of other attenuating components e g patch panels If you recognize an instable screen picture you need to attenuate the optical budget To do this so called optical fibre pigtails are insertet at the loca
31. signals 2 2 Glossary The following terms are used in this guide Multimode Any multimode 5 fibre cable 50 125u or 62 5 125u PSU The desktop power supply connected to the Local Remote unit KVM Keyboard Video monitor and Mouse Console A keyboard monitor and mouse plus optional serial audio devices Dual Access A system allowing connection of Local and Remote user consoles RGB Video signal consisting of R red G green and B blue signals The signals have a level of 0 7Vpp The Green Signal also carries the composite synchronisation signals RGBS Video signal consisting of R red G green and B blue signals and the additional composite SYNC signal All signals have 0 7Vpp VGA Video signal consisting of R red G green and B blue signals and also called the additional horizontal vertical synchronisation signals The colour RGBHV signals have a level of 0 7Vpp the synchronisation TTL SVolts o b ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER ACS335A KVM Extender System Local Access CPU with VGA Graphic Card Optional Serial device Audio Remote Console ACS335A KVM Extender System Example o re OVERVIEW 2 3 Features The ACS335A KVM Extenders offer the following features e Support for VGA Graphic Cards all models e Support for PS2 Keyboard and PS2 Mouse Intelligent PS 2 keyboard and mouse emulation ensures PCs do not lock up and allows peripherals to be hot pl
32. splay Your desktop should now show fine black and white vertical stripes over the total background Depending on the type of TFT press the AUTO Button on the monitor control panel or select Auto Adjust in the TFT Setup Menu Refer to the manual supplied with your monitor for more information If the vertical stripes are sharp and without jitter or smearing the adjustment has been successful Go to Step 10 If the picture quality is not acceptable after the automatic adjustment you will have to manually adjust the pixel clock and pixel phase in this order Please follow the instructions in your monitor s user manual Select a graphic of your choice for the desktop background Start Settings Control Panel Display Backgrounds The Setup is complete MONITOR SETUP 5 2 Hints for Pixel Clock and Pixel Phase Why do you need to adjust Pixel clock and Pixel phase always in this order when you are using a TFT screen This can be explained by means of a virtual reduced system which has only a few pixels and lines displaying a burst pattern see above The system would look like On the Oscilloscope HSYNC To display an analog picture correctly the TFT must know Pixel Clock and Pixel Phase To define these it needs to calculate the black shoulder the beginning of the picture the number of pixels per line and the Pixel Phase Middle of each Pixel he exact center of each Pixel
33. t 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 ee gt SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines To ensure reliable and safe long term operation please note the following installation guidelines e Only use in dry indoor environments e The Remote unit Local unit and any power supplies can get warm Do not locate them in an enclosed space without any airflow e Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit Do not obstruct a unit s ventilation holes To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible damage to equipment or property please observe the following e 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 e 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 e Do not attempt to modify or repair this pr
34. tion between the three lines This could result in chromatic aberrations on screen Use the AGC Mode Automatic Gain Control OFF only if there are problems that you can t solve with AGC ON In mode AGC ON the gain of each colour signal is fixed since all have the same white level 0 7Vpp The individual color potentiometers do not function Use the brightness and contrast controls to achieve the best screen display Use mode AGC OFF if you see chromatic aberrations on the screen Each colour has to be adjusted by using the appropriate potentiometer You can adjust by visual comparison or use an oscilloscope to get the best results Brightness and contrast control allow further control of the screen display Please do not select this mode unless you have problems with your display see also above ADJUSTMENTS 4 Adjustments For most applications you shouldn t need not to make any adjustments to set up your ACS335A KVM Extender For some applications you may need to open the Local Unit and or the Remote Unit Unscrew the Philips type screws at both sides of the device Unscrew the UNC type screws at both sides of the monitor connectors Carefully displace the lower and upper shells of the case Model ACS335A AS carries a Serial Audio daughter board AN connected through a flat cable to the main board Please remove the upper shell carefully to avoid damaging the flat cable Local Unit 200 ili mn a Og of
35. ugged all models e Transparent serial port on ACS335A AS only enables any serial device to be extended up to 19 2K Baud The serial port may be used to extend one device requiring handshaking lines or up to three simple serial devices no handshaking e Bi directional stereo audio 16 bit digitised support ACS335A AS only enables high quality low noise audio extension Maximum Resolution VGA 1280x1024 75Hz e Status indicator LED on each device e 7 Segment diagnostic display on Remote Unit aids troubleshooting e Small footprint chassis e Rack mount options available e CPU KVM cable 1 8m universal PSU included ACS335A 5 STRAND KVM EXTENDER 2 4 Product Range There are two products in the range and various options ACS335A Extender ACS335A AS KVM Extender for VGA PS2 Keyboard Mouse Serial Audio ACS335A KVM Extender for VGA PS2 Keyboard Mouse Extender for VGA only Upgrade Kits ACS253A RMK 19 1U Rack Mount Kit RMK to mount up to 3 devices in a 1U rack space 2 5 Compatibility Interface Compatibility e VGA also called RGBHV Video signal consisting of R red G green and B blue signals and the additional horizontal vertical synchronisation signals The colour signals have a level of 0 7Vpp the synchronisation TTL SVolts e RGB Video signal consisting of R red G green and B blue signals The signals have a level of 0 7Vpp The Green Signal also carri
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