Black Box ACU1500A-R3 Quick Start Manual
February 2010
ACU1500A-R3
MT1000A-85-R4
DVI-D and USB 2.0 KVM Extender
Quick Start Guide
Extend video and USB up to 330 feet (100 m) over CAT5e or better cable.
What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is
missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at
877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com.
• (1) local extender unit
• (1) remote extender unit
• (2) 5-VDC power adapters
• (1) 6-foot (1.8-m) USB cable
• (1) 5-foot (1.5-m) DVI cable
• This printed quick start guide
NOTE: You can also access the complete user guide
at www.blackbox.com.
Additional Items You Will Need
To complete the installation, you will also need the following
items that are not included with the product:
• A computer with a DVI-D/DVI-I output
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible computer (host computer) with a
USB compliant operating system
• USB 1.1 or 2.0 compatible device(s)
• CAT5e UTP cable with two RJ-45 connectors (if using surface
cabling) OR CAT5e cabling with two information outlets and
two CAT5e patch cords with RJ-45 connectors (if using
premise cabling)
Compatibility and Recommended Setup
This extender is compatible with many graphics cards,
operating systems, and monitors supporting up to a 1920 x
1200 resolution.
The extender complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications.
It supports USB 1.1 and low-bandwidth USB 2.0 devices
@40 Mbps, including keyboards, mice, flash drives,
microphones, speakers, printers, and scanners. Contact Black
Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com
to determine if your USB 2.0 device(s) can be supported.
Compatible Host Operating Systems:
• Windows®
• OS X® • Linux
For installation instructions, turn this page over…
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Contact
Information
Order toll-free in the U.S. or for FREE 24/7 technical support: Call 877-877-BBOX
(outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
www.blackbox.com • info@blackbox.com
Compatible Cables
CAUTION: Make sure that DVI cables used with the extenders
have connection between each connector’s shield.
If not, the extenders might be damaged.
NOTE: Minimum cable required is CAT5e solid-core. We
recommend using CAT6 STP cable for best performance.
Cables must be terminated with CAT6 connectors to
qualify as CAT6.
Remote
Extender
unit
PC
DVI
cable
Ca bl e Type
Solid- core CAT5e UTP
Solid- core CAT5e STP Moderate susceptibility to electrical inter ference
Solid- core CAT6 UTP High susceptibility to electrical interference
Solid- core CAT6 STP Recommended
Solid- core CAT7 STP Recommended
Installation Steps
Step 1. Connect the local extender unit to a computer using
DVI cable (included) and USB cable (included).
Maximum
Distance Notes
High susceptibility to electrical interference
330 feet
(100 m)
Step 3. Place the units where desired and directly connect the
local extender to the remote extender via solid-core CAT5e
cabling (not included).
NOTE: We recommend using solid-core CAT6 STP for best
performance.
Local
Extender
unit
Local
Extender
unit
Step 4. Power on the local extender unit with the included
5-VDC adapter.
DVI
Local
Extender
unit
Computer
cable
USB
cable
Figure QS-1. Step 1.
Step 2. Connect the remote extender unit to a monitor with a
DVI cable (not included). Connect your keyboard and mouse to
the remote unit.
CE Statement
Black Box Corporation d eclares under its so le responsibility that the ACU1500A- R3, to which
this declaration relates, is in confo rmity with European Standard EN 55022, EN 61000 and EN 55024.
Product Operation and Storage
Please re ad and follow all instruc tions provided with this product, and op erate for intended use only.
Do not attempt to open the produc t casing as this may cause damage and will void warranty. Use only
the power supply prov ided with t his produc t. When not in use, product should b e stored in a dry
location betwe en -20°C and 70 °C.
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ACU1500A - R3 quick start g uide, version 3
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Step 5. Power on the remote extender unit with the included
5-VDC adapter.
Remote
Extender
unit
WEEE Statement
The European Union has established regulations for the collection and rec ycling of all waste electrical
and elec tronic equipment (WEEE). I mplementation of W EEE regulati ons may var y slightly by individual
EU member s tates. Please check with your local and st ate government guide lines for safe disposal and
recycling or contac t your national WEEE recycling agency for m ore information.
Figure QS-2. Step 2.
CAT5e or CAT6 cable
Figure QS-3. Step 3.
Figure QS-4. Step 4.
Figure QS-5. Step 5.
Remote
Extender
unit
5-VDC
adapter
5-VDC
adapter
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