Black Box AC1100A User Manual

Multi DVI System

CATX Series

AUGUST 2007

AC1100A
AC1101A
AC1102A

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY

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.

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s

authority to operate the equipment.

instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested

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

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance

in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

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

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le

operated in a commercial envi ro nm ent . Opera tio n of this equi pme n t in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.

Changes or modifications not ex pr essl y approv ed by the pa rty respons i ble
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

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interferenc e R eg ul ation of Industry
Canada.

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.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de br uits radioélectriques dépass ant les

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo,

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le

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.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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.

The manufacturer declares that this product meets the requirements of

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

EU Directive 89/336/EEC.

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.

FCC/IC RFI STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The manufacturer declares that this product meets the requirements of
EU Directive 89/336/EEC.

NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICA NAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

operado.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

MULTI DVI SYSTEM.

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications....................................................................................................3

2. Introduction ......................................................................................................4

2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................4

2.2 Package Contents .................................................................................….4

2.3 Equipment You May Also Need.............................................................….4

2.4 Compatible Cabling .............................. .................................................….4

3. Setup and Installation........................…...............…......................................….5

3.1 Cabling Considerations..............…...........…..........................................….5

3.2 Making the Connections................................….....................................….5

3.2.1 Connections and Setup in General .........…....................................…5

3.2.2 Connections on the Single-Port Multi DVI

(AC1100A–AC1101A)..........................................................………....6

3.2.3 Connections on the Dual Daisychainable Receiver

(AC1102A …………..........................................................….......…..7

4. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................….8

4.1 Common Problems ................................................................................….8

4.2 Calling Black Box ..................................................................................…..8

4.3 Shipping and Packaging ........................................................................….8

Appendix A. Cabling Pinouts.............................................................................….9

Appendix B. Status LED’s……………………………........................................….10

Appendix C. Compression Mode.. ......................................................................11

Appendix D. DDC Mode…………. ......................................................................12

Appendix E. Rackmounting Units .......................................................................14

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of
the trademark owne rs .

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications MULTI DVI SYSTEM.

1.Specifications

Cable Required: Between transmitter and receiver: Cat5/Cat6
Compliance: CE; FCC Class A, IC Class A
Video Support: DVI Single Link
Resolution: 1600x1200 , 1080P (if graphics card supports reduced clock rate)

Transmission: Transparent to users
Bandwidth: 1.65 Gbps
Maximum Total end to end over CAT5/CAT6: 600 ft (183m).

Distance:
Connectors: AC1100A: (1) RJ45, (2) DVI F;

AC1101A: (1) RJ-45, (1) DVI F;
AC1102A: (2) RJ-45, (1) DVI F;
All: (1) power inlet

Temperature Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);
Tolerance: Storage: -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C)

Humidity
Tolerance: Up to 80% noncondensing

Enclosure: Steel
Power: From utility-power (mains) outlet to power inlet, through

detachable external power supply: Input: 100 to 250 VAC
@ 50 or 60 Hz (autosensing);
Output: +5 VDC;
Consumption: 5 watts maximum

Size: 1.2"H x 4.1"W x 5.5"D (3.1 x 10.4 x 14.0 cm)
Weight: 1.0 lb. (0.45 kg) (all units)

2.1 Overview

2. Introduction

The Multi DVI System extends DVI video signals over Cat5/6 cable. All models support
single link DVI video modes.

This manual covers Multi DVI System units fo r video (AC1100A, AC1101A, AC1102A).
Multi DVI System receivers are available with single or dual daisychainable

connections. The dual daisychainable receiver is used when the same signal is
distributed to multiple display devices across a single cable in a daisychain or loop­through fashion. Setup and cabling are the same as the single-port receiver.

WARNING

This equipment is not intended for, nor does it support, distribution

through an Ethernet fiber network. Do not conn ect these devices to any sort

of networking or telecommunications equipment!

2.2 Package Contents

You should have received the following when ordering a Multi DVI Syst em
receiver:

• The transmitter or receiver. unit

• External power supply (100–250 VAC, 50–60 Hz, autosensing) with cord.

• This manual.

2.3 Equipment You May Also Need

• Rackmount Brackets:
For or single-port/dual daisychainable receivers:
AC1011 for 3 units; AC1012 for 6 units;

• Stereo Audio cable.

• DVI Video cable.

• Serial cable.

2.4 Compatible Cabling

Cabling for the Multi DVI System must be Cat5/Cat6 cable pinned to the EIA T568B
specification (see Appendix A).

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