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DVI-D-CatX-KVM-Extender

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Manual

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Welcome to the ACS110A-ACS211A (ACS1xxA)-

Extender Family!

Thank you for purchasing a ACS1xxA KVM-Extender! We appreciate your business, and we
think you’ll appreciate the many ways that our ACS1xxA KVM-Extender will save you
money, time, and effort.

That’s because our ACS1xxA KVM-Extender is all about breaking away from the traditional
model of attaching a new display to DVI graphic source. Using the ACS1xxA KVM­Extender, you can remotely locate monitor, keyboard and mouse up to 10.000m away from
your CPU.

Wherever long distances are usual, e.g. airports, industrial plants, call- centres or in
distributed computer centres, the ACS1xxA KVM-Extender is the best way to solve all
problems in remotely locating your console.

Available in eight different versions, the ACS1xxA KVM-Extender will fit all your
requirements. Four versions support transmission of one or two DVI Singlelink (up to
1920x1200) signals plus USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse) or USB 2.0 (transparent). Two
versions support transmission of one DVI Duallink (up to 2560x2048) signal plus USB HID
(Keyboard/Mouse) or USB 2.0 (transparent). Finally, two versions supporting DVI Singlelink
or DVI Duallink, with USB HID) are available with a 2:1 KVM Switch in the Local Unit.

The devices are adapted for Multimode data transfer.

This manual will tell you all about your new ACS1xxA KVM-Extender, 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:

For Multimode-Fibre 50/125µ or 62,5/125µ:

ACS110A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse)
ACS120A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 2x DVI Singlelink, USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse)
ACS112A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB 2.0 (transparent)
ACS122A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 2x DVI Singlelink, USB 2.0 (transparent)

ACS201A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Duallink, USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse)
ACS202A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Duallink, USB 2.0 (transparent)

ACS111A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse)

ACS211A: ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Duallink, USB HID (Keyboard/Mouse) with

with KVM- Switch in Local Unit

KVM- Switch in Local Unit

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Copyrights and Trademarks

©2008. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without
the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

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.

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LASER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Caution

Eye Safety (Laser) with ACS1XXA – Products

Related Norm:
DIN EN 60825-2 ; 11/2007; Safety of optical fibre communication systems (OFCS)

The optical transceivers inside the device have a typical output performance of approx. 5mW.
As per EN 60825-2, this corresponds to Hazard Class 1M.

Accordingly, this device can be operated at unrestricted locations and requires no laser
warning labelling.

The laser ports inside the device will be switched off upon detection of the removal of the
fibre plugs from the sockets (ALV)!

The devices may only be operated with the following warning instruction:

Please observe the following instructions:

Laser Radiation Hazard Class 1M

Do not view directly

with optical instruments

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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 <3m, the
Units:

ACS110A, ACS120A, ACS112A, ACS122A
ACS201A, ACS202A, ACS111A, ACS211A

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.

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.

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SAFETY-PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTALLATION GUIDLINES

Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines

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

• Only use in dry, indoor environments.

• 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 power supplies directly on top of a unit.

• Do not obstruct a unit’s ventilation existing 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.

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Contents

1. Quick Setup 7

2. Overview 8

2.1 Introduction 8

2.2 Glossary 8

2.3 Example of a System 9

2.4 Features 10

2.5 Product Range 11

2.6 Compatibility 12

2.7 How to Use This Guide 13

3. Installation 14

3.1 Package Contents 14

3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 15

3.3 System Setup 16

3.4 Device Views 17

3.5 Diagnostic LEDs 21

4. Service Setup 23

4.1 DIP Switch 23

5. Troubleshooting 24

Appendix A: Example Applications 25

Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 29

Appendix C: Calling Technical Support 31

Appendix D: List of supported USB devices (for USB HID
versions only) 32

Appendix E: Specifications 33

Appendix F: Connectors 35

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QUICK SETUP

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tall system

Done

1.

1. Quick Setup

This section briefly describes how to install your KVM extender system. Unless you are an
experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of
this manual.

1. Connect Local unit to CPU or switch.

2. Connect Remote unit to KVM.

3. Connect Local unit and Remote unit with Multimode fibre cables.

4. Power up the system.

Power LED
illuminated?

YES

Link LED1
illuminated?

YES

Video OK LED²

illuminated?

YES

NO

Check p.s.u.’s and connection
to power outlet

NO

Check the fibre cable, and
fibre connectors

NO

Check settings of graphic card
or boot CPU

Link LEDs are the LEDs at the fibre sockets –

depending on device ‚Fibre DVI 1’, ‚Fibre
DVI 2’ and/or ‚USB’.

2.

Video LEDs are the LEDs at the DVI at the

fibre sockets – depending on device ‚DVI1’
and/or ‚DVI 2’.

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2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

A fibre KVM Extender is mainly used to extend the maximum distance between a CPU and
his Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse considerably. In addition, they are indispensable for
installations in electromagnetic hazardous environments (EMI). Normal Keyboard-/ Monitor­/ Mouse extender cables (and Extender using traditional cables) cannot go so far and EMI
interferences may reduce the maximum distance and/or reliability. Using a ACS1xxA
Extender system, these limitations are past. Remain your CPU in a secure rack cabinet or data
center while accessing from an up to 10.000m remotely located place.

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 (Multimode fibre).

2.2 Glossary

The following terms are used in this guide:

Fibre

Multimode

KVM

Console

Single Head

Dual Head

DDC

DVI

PSU

HID

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Singlemode or Multimode fibre cable

62,5µ Multimode- or
50µ Multimode-fibre cable

Keyboard, Video and Mouse.

Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor

An extender system that supports one monitor + Keyboard/Mouse

An extender system that supports two monitors + Keyboard/Mouse

Display Data Channel – Communication Interface between CPU and
monitor to retrieve the monitor configuration and to control the monitor,
introduced by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). DDC2B
is supported to retrieve the EDID Information.

Digital Video standard, installed by Digital Display Working Group
(www.ddwg.org) R, G, B, CLOCK in a data stream with up to
3x 1,6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS Level.

The desktop power supply connected to the Local/Remote unit.

Human Interface Devices are units, which are used for human access to
the CPU. They are a USB-device class of its own (e.g. Memory Devices
etc.). Besides of keyboard and mouse also touch screen, light pen,
fingerprint sensor, graphic tablets etc. are HID devices.

2.3 Example of a System

CPU with DVI

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D

Local Unit

Optional

2nd Monitor

Graphic card

OVERVIEW

ACS1xxA KVM­Extendersystem

Remote Unit

Remote Console

ACS1xxA – KVM Extender system (example)

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2.4 Features

All members of the ACS1xxA KVM Extender Series offer the following features:

• Support for DVI-D Singlelink Graphic cards and for USB-Keyboard/Mouse (all devices)

Devices with USB-HID connectors support ONLY Keyboard and Mouse.
It’s possible that other HID devices (Human Interface Device) like touch­screens, graphics tablets, barcode readers or similar are supported – but

there is no guarantee for this! The ACS1xxA KVM-Extender with USB HID
is NOT suitable for use with other USB devices like Scanner, WEB- Cams,
data sticks etc.

The ACS1xxA KVM-Extender with USB HID never supports more than two
devices – Keyboard and Mouse or Keyboard and Touchscreen, etc. but not
e.g. Keyboard, Mouse and Touchscreen simultaneously. A Hub is allowed
but does not increase the number of simultaneously supported devices

• Support for DVI-D Duallink Graphic cards (ACS201A and ACS202A)

• Support for USB-2.0 transparent (ACS112A, ACS122A and ACS202A)

• Support for two monitors per system (ACS120A and ACS122A)

• Maximum resolution:

DVI Singlelink: 1920x1200@60Hz bzw.1280x1024@75Hz;
DVI Duallink: 2560x2048@60Hz (max. 330MPixel/sec)

• Supporting 24 Bit- color depth @ Singlelink and more @ Duallink.

• Status indicator LEDs on each device.

• Small footprint chassis.

• 19’’ Rack mount options available.

• CPU (DVI and USB) cables + Adapters included.

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OVERVIEW

2.5 Product Range

There are 8 products in the range and various upgrade kits:

ACS1xxA – Extender (fibre)

ACS110A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB

HID (Keyboard/Mouse)

ACS120A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 2x DVI Singlelink, USB

HID (Keyboard/Mouse)

ACS112A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB

2.0 (transparent)

ACS122A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 2x DVI Singlelink, USB

2.0 (transparent)

ACS201A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Duallink, USB

HID (Keyboard/Mouse)

ACS202A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Duallink, USB

2.0 (transparent)

ACS111A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Singlelink, USB

HID (Keyboard/Mouse) with KVM- Switch in Local Unit

ACS211A ACS1xxA KVM- Extender for 1x DVI Duallink, USB

HID (Keyboard/Mouse) with KVM- Switch in Local Unit

Upgrade Kits

RMK253A

19”/1HE Rackmount- Kit to mount up to 3 Single-Head
devices

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