2. OV ERVIE W ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 What’s Included ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
4. I N S TA LL ATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Connect All Devices to the Switch ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 16
A.2 NOM Statement ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................................................................................................................. 18
The LC100 Series DVI KVM-IP Extender enables you to locally use a DVI/VGA monitor, USB keyboard/mouse/other devices, speaker and
microphone to operate a remote computer, server or other IT device.
There are two models of the LC100 Series DVI KVM-IP Extender: one is KVXLC-100 via a CATx link, and the other is KVXLCF-100 via a
fiberoptic link. Each extender consists of a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX).
2.2 FEATURES
Supports DVI and VGA input/output video quality up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz.
Reaches video/USB/RS-232/audio extension distance up to 330 feet (100 meters) over CATx cable for model KVXLC-100;
up to 33,000 feet (10 km) over fiberoptic cable for model KVXLCF-100.
Offers transparent USB 2.0/1.1 extension.
Uses analog audio LINE-IN/LINE-OUT extension.
Supports bi-directional RS-232 control communication.
Firmware upgradable.
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2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED
KVXLC-100:
(1) DVI KVM-IP CATx Extender Transmitter (TX)
(1) DVI KVM-IP CATx Extender Receiver (RX)
(2) 5-VDC, 2-A power supplies
KVXLCF-100:
(1) DVI KVM-IP Fiber Extender Transmitter (TX)
(1) DVI KVM-IP Fiber Extender Receiver (RX)
(2) 5-VDC, 2-A power supplies
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2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.4.1 TRANSMITTER
FRONT PANEL
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel that is common to both the CATx and the fiber transmitter. Table 2-1 describes its components.
1 2 3 4
FIGURE 2-1. TRANSMITTER FRONT PANEL
TABLE 2-1. TRANSMITTER FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBE R IN FIGU RE 2-1COMPONENTDESCRIPTION
1PWR LEDLights when power to the transmitter is ON
2Audio jackConnects to analog audio input for audio extension
3Audio jackConnects to analog audio output for audio extension
4DB9 connectorConnects to source device’s RS-232 port for serial over IP RS-232 extension
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BACK PANEL
Figures 2-2 and 2-3 show the back panels of the CATx and fiber transmitters. Table 2-2 describes their components.
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FIGURE 2-2. CATX TR ANSMITTER BACK PANEL
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FIGURE 2-3. FIBER TRANSMITTER BACK PANEL
TABLE 2-2. TRANSMITTER BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBE R IN FIGU RE 2-2 OR 2-3COMPONENTDESCRIPTION
1Ground screwLinks to ground
2
3USB Type B connectorConnects to source device’s USB port
4DVI In portConnects to source device’s signal for DVI/ VGA extension
5DVI Out portConnects to local out
6Power connectorLinks to 5-VDC power supply
For CATx model: RJ-45 connector
For Fiber model: SFP cage
For CATx Model: CATx link
For Fiber model: Install fiber SFP module here
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2.4.2 RECEIVER
FRONT PANEL
Figure 2-4 shows the front panel that is common to both the CATx and the fiber receiver. Table 2-3 describes its components.
1 2
FIGURE 2-4. RECEIVER FRONT PANEL
TABLE 2-3. RECEIVER FRONT-PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBE R IN FIGU RE 2-4COMPONENTDESCRIPTION
1PWR LEDLights when power to the receiver is ON
2DB9 connectorConnects to sink device’s RS-232 por t for serial over IP RS-232 extension
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BACK PANEL
Figures 2-5 and 2-6 show the back panels of the CATx and fiber receivers. Table 2-4 describes their components.
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FIGURE 2-5. CATX RECEIVER BACK PANEL
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FIGURE 2-6. FIBER RECEIVER BACK PANEL
TABLE 2-4. RECEIVER BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS
NUMBE R IN FIGU RE 2-5 OR 2-6COMPONENTDESCRIPTION
1Ground screwLinks to ground
2
3(4) USB Type A connectorsConnects to USB device’s ports for extension
4DVI Out portConnects to sink device’s signal for DVI/VGA extension
5Phone jackLinks to analog audio input for audio extension
6Phone jackLinks to analog audio output for audio extension
7Power connectorLinks to 5-VDC power supply
For CATx model: RJ-45 connector
For Fiber model: SFP cage
For CATx Model: CATx link
For Fiber model: Install fiber SFP module here
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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Figure 3-1 shows a typical connection.
CATx UTP/STP Cable
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TX
SourceConsole
Fiberoptic Cable
RX
FIGURE 3-1. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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CH APTER 4: INS TALL ATION
4.1 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
Below are the factory default baud rate settings for the DVI KVM-IP Extender’s serial ports.
Baud rate: 115,200 bps
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
If the default settings do not meet your needs, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com.
4.2 CONNECT ALL DEVICES TO THE SWITCH
NOTE: The examples below show a CAT5e/6 connection for the CATx Extender. The connections for the Fiber Extender are similar,
but use fiberoptic cable instead of CAT5e/6 cable.
1. Connect the transmitter to a Gigabit Ethernet switch, using a CAT5e/6 cable up to 330 feet (100 meters) long.
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LINKUSB
+
DVI-I IN
TX
+
DVI-I OUT
Switch
FIGURE 4-1. CONNECT TRANSMITTER TO SWITCH
2. Connect the receiver to the same Ethernet switch, using a CAT5e/6 cable up to 330 feet (100 meters) long.
+
DVI-I OUTLINK
Switch
RX
FIGURE 4-2. CONNECT RECEIVER TO SAME SWITCH
DC 5V
+
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3. Connect the computer to the same Ethernet switch.
Computer
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LINKUSB
+
DVI-I IN
+
DVI-I OUT
TXSwitch
DC 5V
+
DVI-I OUT
+
RX
FIGURE 4-3. CONNECT COMPUTER TO SAME SWITCH
NOTE: We recommend that you only have 1 TX and 1 RX connected to the network switch at any time to eliminate any IP address
conflicts. If you require more units to be on the network, please contact our Black Box Technical Support team at 877-877-2269
or info@blackbox.com.
4. Power on all devices.
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CHAPTER 5: FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Firmware files for upgrading the DVI KVM-IP Extender transmitter and receiver are usually different, unless otherwise specified.
The file for the transmitter contains the word “tx.”
The file for the receiver contains the word “rx.”
The firmware upgrade procedure is similar to the procedure of changing Baud Rate setting. Do the following two steps first before
upgrading the firmware.
STEP 1: Download a Zeroconf Networking Tool
STEP 2: Connect the Computer and Configure TCP/IP
To upgrade the firmware of either DVI KVM-IP Extender device:
1. Go to the computer that is connected to the Ethernet switch. See STEP 2: Connect the Computer and Configure TCP/IP.
2. Launch Bonjour browser, or any zeroconf tool you have downloaded.
3. Select “Web Server (HTTP)” to display the IP addresses of both the transmitter and receiver.
dvi-gatewayXXX: This refers to the transmitter. XXX is the transmitter’s number.
dvi-clientXXX: This refers to the receiver. XXX is the receiver’s number.
4. Launch the web browser, and type the transmitter’s IP address. The transmitter’s web user interface displays.
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5. To select the appropriate firmware file for the transmitter, click the System tab > Update Firmware section > Browse.
FIGURE 5-1. SYSTEM TAB > UPDATE FIRMWARE
6. Click Upload to start the firmware upgrade.
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7. A firmware update progress message is shown on-screen. Wait until the firmware upgrade is done and finishes its reboot process.
FIGURE 5-2. FIRMWARE UPDATE PROGRESS SCREEN
8. Now you can verify the current version by clicking the System tab >Version Information section.
9. Type the receiver’s IP address in the browser to show the receiver’s web user interface.
10. Repeat the same firmware upgrade steps for the receiver. Note that the firmware file is different from the transmitter.
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A.1 FCC CLASS A STATEMENT
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.
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 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.
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A.2 NOM 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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B.1 DISCLAIMER
Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover
damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation
may revise this document at any time without notice.
B.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Black Box and the Black Box logo type and mark are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.