Black Box ACU5600A-SM, ACU5600A-MM User Manual
ACU5600A-SM
ACU5600A-MM
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender
Extend high resolution digital video, USB, audio
and serial signals reliably up to 2.5 miles.
Uses fiber optic links to ensure immunity from interference.
Customer
Support
Information
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada 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 inter ference 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.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Disclaimer:
Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, pmoduleive, consequential or cost of cover damages,
resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Network Services may revise this document at any
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Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
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.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, 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.
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.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
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.
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Table of Contents
Contents
1. Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2. Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender features .............................................................................................................................. 8
3. Locations .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Connections .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Fiber optic link .................................................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Local unit video link .........................................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Local unit audio links .......................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Local unit USB link .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.6 Local unit serial link ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.7 Local unit management port link .....................................................................................................................................15
3.8 Local unit power connection .......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.9 Remote unit video display ............................................................................................................................................... 18
3.10 Remote unit audio devices ............................................................................................................................................ 19
3.11 Remote unit USB devices ............................................................................................................................................... 20
3.12 Remote unit serial link ................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.13 Remote unit power connection ..................................................................................................................................... 22
4. Accessing the management application ................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 To access the management application ........................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 To temporarily connect a computer to the network port ................................................................................................ 24
4.3 The Configure page ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.4 The Maintenance page ................................................................................................................................................... 26
5. Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
5.1 Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
5.2 Resetting a unit .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Appendix A. Options port pin-out ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix B. Open source licenses ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Appendix C. Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................... 32
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1. Specifications
Approvals: CE, FCC
Hardware Compatibility: All computers with DVI-D digital video and USB interfaces
Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including
Windows®, Linux®, Unix®, BSD, all Sun® OS, all Mac® OS, NetWare®, etc.
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
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Chapter 2: Overview
ophone
2. Welcome
Thank you for choosing the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender (ACU5600A) units. Using fiber optic links, these compact units allow you
to transfer the multiple connections listed below up to 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from a host computer (see Transmission distances
below).
The high grade screening employed within the metal cased enclosures combined with the immunity from interference of the fiber
optic links make the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units highly suitable for use in ‘noisy’ industrial environments.
LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units provide support for:
• High quality single- or dual-link DVI digital video (up to 2560 x 2048 @60Hz),
• USB keyboard and mouse plus two other USB devices (up to USB 2.0),
• An RS232 serial device at speeds up to 115200 baud,
• Mono microphone,
• Stereo speakers,
• Line-level audio in/out connections.
The LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units are totally transparent in operation, leaving you free to use your computer as though
you’re still sitting next to it.
Local
LRXI Extender
Local
unit
Fiber optic link
(up to 4km)
Remote
LRXI Extender
Remote
unit
One dual-link DVI-D display
Stereo speakers plus micr
Transmission distances
The choice of fiber used with the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units has a considerable effect
on the distance over which operation can take place. Using multi-mode fiber you can achieve
distances up to 400m (1,312 feet); whereas, by using single-mode fiber (and accompanying SFP
modules), the achievable maximum distance is increased to 2.5 miles (4km):
Distance Fiber type Fiber color code SFP module SFP bar color
70m OM1 (TIA-492AAAA) Orange SFP-MM-LC-4G Black
150m OM2 (TIA-492AAAB) Orange SFP-MM-LC-4G Black
380m OM3 (TIA-492AAAC) Aqua SFP-MM-LC-4G Black
400m OM4 (TIA-492AAAC) Aqua SFP-MM-LC-4G Black
4km OS1 (TIA-492C000) Yellow SFP-SM-LC-4G Blue
OS2 (TIA-492E000) Yellow SFP-SM-LC-4G Blue
SFP bar
color
Four USB devices
One RS232 serial device
Fiber
color
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SFP
module
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2.1 LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender features
The local and remote units are contained within slimline metal casings that measure just 169 x 120 x 31mm.
2.1.1 Local unit
L RXI Fiber Extender
FIBERKVM EXTENSION
LINK
PWRUSB VIDLNK
LOCAL
Recessed reset
button
See Resetting a
unit.
Options port
Used for RS232
serial devices. See
Local unit serial
link for further
OPTIONS
SFP slot
Accommodates
a fiber optic SFP
module of your
choice. See Fiber
optic link for
further details.
This Ethernet connection allows
remote management of the
management port link for further
details.
Audio ports
Connects to the audio
output/input ports of your
computer. See Local unit
audio links for further
details.
Status indicators
These provide visual confirmation
of various system functions. See
Indicators for further details.
Management port
LRXI units. See Local unit
details.
Video port
Connects to the DVI-D
video output port of your
computer. See Local unit
video link for further
details.
USB port
Connects to a USB port
on your computer. See
Local unit USB link for
further details.
INDOOR USEONLY
12V 1.5A
Power input
See Local unit power
connection for further
details.
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2.1.2 Remote unit
Chapter 3: Installation
L RXI Fiber Extender
FIBERKVM EXTENSION
PWRUSB VIDLNK
REMOTE
Recessed reset
button
See Resetting a
unit.
OPTIONS
Options port
Used for RS232
serial devices. See
Remote unit
serial link for
further details.
USB ports
Connect your USB
keyboard, mouse
and other devices.
See Remote unit
USB devices for
further details.
Audio ports
Connect your
microphone and
speakers. See
Remote unit audio
devices for further
details.
Connect your USB
keyboard, mouse and
other devices. See
Remote unit USB
devices for further
Status indicators
These provide
visual confirmation
of various system
functions. See
Indicators for
further details.
Video port
Connects to
your DVI-D video
display. See
Remote unit
video display for
further details.
USB ports
details.
Audio ports
Connect your microphone
and headphones. See
Remote unit audio devices
for further details.
SFP slot
Accommodates
a fiber optic SFP
module of your
choice. See Fiber
optic link for
further details.
INDOOR USEONLY
LINK
12V 1.5A
Power input
See Remote
unit power
connection for
further details.
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3. Locations
Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the LRXI Industrial Fiber Extender units:
• Situate the local unit close to the system to which it will be connected and near to a source of mains power. Place the
remote unit in similar close proximity to the peripherals that it will connect with, plus a source of mains power.
• Consult the precautions listed within the Safety information section.
• Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power
in as a final step.
3.1 Connections
Installation involves linking the LRXI Local unit to various ports on the host computer, while the LRXI Remote unit is attached to
your peripherals.
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