Black Box DVI-D USB Fiber Extender Single-Mode with Audio Prospecto
BLACK BOX
®
Using fiber optic cable, place a computer up to
3280 feet (1000 m) away from a console.
3280 feet (1000 m) away from a console.
DVI-D USB Fiber Extender Single-Mode with Audio
ACS261A-SM
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Chapter 4: Operation/Chapter 5: Application Diagram
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ACS
261
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CA
UTI
ON
: D
o not
sta
re
int
o be
am
or
vie
w di
rec
tly
int
o th
e en
ds
of an
y fib
er
opt
ic
cab
les
. Yo
u
mig
ht b
e ex
pos
ed t
o in
vis
ibl
e la
ser
rad
iat
ion
. T
he l
ase
r b
eam
can
cau
se i
nju
ry t
o t
he e
ye.
1. S
pec
ifi
cat
io
ns
Ext
en
sio
n D
ist
an
ce
— 3
280
ft.
(10
00 m
)
Unit
Co
nnec
tio
n —
Fi
ber
op
tics
Vid
eo
Res
olu
tio
n (
Max
.) —
WU
XG
A (1
920
x 1
200
)/F
ull H
D (1
920
x 1
08
0)
Con
nect
ors
—
Con
sol
e un
it:
Keyb
oar
d/M
ous
e: (
2) U
SB
Typ
e A
,
Mon
ito
r: (
1) DV
I fe
mal
e,
Rem
ote
Con
tro
l Ja
ck:
(1)
for
IR
rec
eiv
er,
Aud
io
Jac
k: (
1) f
or
mic
rop
hon
e, (
1) f
or
spe
ake
r;
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put
er
uni
t: M
oni
tor
: (1
) DV
I fe
mal
e,
Keyb
oar
d an
d M
ous
e: (
1) U
SB
plu
s (1
) PS
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(Y
-cab
le
inc
lud
ed)
,
Rem
ote
Con
tro
l Ja
ck:
(1)
for
IR
tra
nsm
itt
er;
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io
Jac
k: (
1) f
or
mic
rop
hon
e, (
1) f
or
spe
ake
r
NO
TE:
Whe
n U
SB
and
PS/
2 ar
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nne
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d si
mul
tan
eou
sly
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a hi
ghe
r pr
ior
ity
tha
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con
nec
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dic
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ual-
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nal
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pp
ly
— 9
VD
C, 1
.5 a
mp
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2 V
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nits
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x 5
.2”
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(2.
7 x
13.
1 x
13 c
m)
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gh
t —
1.3
4 lb
. (
0.6
1 k
g)
2. O
ver
vie
w
Pla
ce
a co
mpu
ter
up
to
328
0 fe
et
(10
00
m) f
rom
a co
nso
le
(ke
ybo
ard
/m
ous
e/m
oni
tor
).
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eat
ure
s
• K
VM
Ext
end
er
pai
r co
nne
cts
via
fib
er
opt
ics
cab
le.
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mot
ely
loc
ate
th
e k
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up
to
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mput
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tio
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Ful
l H
D (1
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x 10
80
) or
WU
XG
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920
x 12
00
).
• Su
ppo
rts
PS2
/U
SB
PC
or
KV
M.
4 8
5 6
7
9
Fig
ure
2-2
. C
ons
ole
Uni
t ba
ck
pan
el.
10
Fig
ure
2-3
. C
ons
ole
Uni
t to
p pa
nel
.
Tab
le
2-1
. C
ons
ole
U
nit
comp
one
nts
.
Numb
er
Co
mp
onen
t
Des
cri
ipti
on
1
Aud
io c
onne
ctor
Con
nec
ts
to
spe
ake
r
2
Aud
io c
onne
ctor
Con
nect
s t
o m
icr
oph
one
3
IR
con
tro
l ja
ck
Plu
g in
the
ext
ern
al s
ens
or
her
e
4
Barr
el c
onne
ctor
Lin
ks
to
9 V
DC
pow
er
sup
ply
5
(2) S
C c
onne
ctor
s
Con
nec
ts
to
fib
er
int
erf
ace
6
Vid
eo
con
nect
or
Con
nec
ts
to
DVI m
oni
tor
7
(2) U
SB T
ype
A
con
nect
ors
Key
boa
rd/m
ous
e
Tab
le
2-1
(c
ont
inu
ed)
. C
ons
ole
U
nit
comp
one
nts
.
Numb
er
Co
mp
onen
t
Des
cri
ipti
on
8
Link
O
K L
ED
Fla
shin
g y
ello
w: L
ink O
K
9
Rese
t b
utto
n
Res
ets
uni
t
10
Lin
k O
K/Po
wer
LE
D
Red
: Po
wer
on
Blu
e: L
ink
OK
2.4
.2 C
om
pu
ter U
nit
Fig
ure
s 2
-4
th
rou
gh
2-6
sh
ow
th
e f
ron
t, b
ack
, a
nd
top
pa
nel
s o
f t
he
Comp
uter
U
nit.
Tab
le
2-2
de
scri
bes
th
e c
omp
one
nts
.
1 2
3
Fig
ure
2-
4. C
omp
uter
U
nit
fro
nt
pan
el.
4 5
6 7
8 9
10
Fig
ure
2-
5. C
omp
uter
U
nit
bac
k p
anel
.
Figure 2-6. Computer unit top panel.
Table 2-2. Computer Unit components.
Number
Component
Description
1
Audio connector
Connects to speaker
2
Audio connector
Connects to microphone
3
IR control jack
Plug in the external sensor here
4
Barrel connector
Links to power
5
Link OK LED
Flashing yellow: Link OK
6
(2) SC connectors
Connect to fiber
7
DVI connector
Links to computer video port
8
(1) USB Type B connector
Connects to computer keyboard and mouse
9
(1) 6-pin mini DIN connector
Connects to computer PS/2 keyboard and mouse
10
Reset button
Resets unit
11
Link OK/Power LED
Green: Power on
Blue: Link OK
Blue: Link OK
3. Installation
• Power off all devices that will be connected to this system.
• Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
• Place units away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to
• Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
• Place units away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to
generate electrical noise.
• Determine where the Console Unit and the Computer Unit will be located.
• Use SC to SC duplex single-mode fiber optic cable (8–10 µm) for the interconnection between
• Use SC to SC duplex single-mode fiber optic cable (8–10 µm) for the interconnection between
Console Unit and Computer Unit.
• Make sure that the fiber cable length is long enough for the connection between the Console
Unit and the Computer Unit to prevent having to splice fiber.
• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the enclosure for any purpose. This may cause
personal injury and/or property damage.
Considerations for Duplex Optical Fiber Installation
1. Users may need to order appropriate cable lengths conforming to the application environment;
1. Users may need to order appropriate cable lengths conforming to the application environment;
however, the maximum cable length should not exceed 3200 ft. (1000 meters). Otherwise, the
video resolution signal may degrade.
video resolution signal may degrade.
2. Do not exceed the cable bend radius. Fiber optic cable can break when kinked or bent too
tightly, especially during pulling.
3. Do not twist the cable. Twisting the cable can stress the fibers. Tension on the cable and
pulling ropes can cause twisting.
CAUTION: Do not look into the ends of any fiber optic cables. You might be exposed to harmful
invisible laser radiation.
4. Follow the cable manufacturer's recommendations. Fiber optic cable is often custom designed
invisible laser radiation.
4. Follow the cable manufacturer's recommendations. Fiber optic cable is often custom designed
for the installation, and the manufacturer may have specific instructions on its installation.
Installing the Extender
Users can connect the video source and keyboard and mouse ports to the Computer Unit;
connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the Console Unit; and use an SC to SC duplex
fiber optic cable for the SC-SC fiber port connection between the Console Unit and the
Computer Unit. After all device connections are completed, connect the provided power cord
into an appropriate power source and plug the opposite end into the power connector on the
Unit to power up.
Users can connect the video source and keyboard and mouse ports to the Computer Unit;
connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the Console Unit; and use an SC to SC duplex
fiber optic cable for the SC-SC fiber port connection between the Console Unit and the
Computer Unit. After all device connections are completed, connect the provided power cord
into an appropriate power source and plug the opposite end into the power connector on the
Unit to power up.
4. Operation
The LEDs on the Extender Units show the real-time status indicating the linking and
communication between the Console Unit and Computer Unit. Users can identify the present
status through the LED indicator on the top. See Figures 2-3 and 2-6 and Tables 2-1 and 2-2.
The quality of the output signal will depend largely upon the quality of video source, cable,
and display device used. Low-quality cables degrade the output signal causing elevated noise
levels. Use the proper cable and make sure the display device can handle the resolution and
refresh rate selected.
communication between the Console Unit and Computer Unit. Users can identify the present
status through the LED indicator on the top. See Figures 2-3 and 2-6 and Tables 2-1 and 2-2.
The quality of the output signal will depend largely upon the quality of video source, cable,
and display device used. Low-quality cables degrade the output signal causing elevated noise
levels. Use the proper cable and make sure the display device can handle the resolution and
refresh rate selected.
5. Application Diagram
IR receiver
IR transceiver
ACS261A-SM
Console
Unit
ACS261A-SM
Computer
Unit
Single-mode
fiber optic cable
Console
Computer
Figure 5-1. Typical installation.
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