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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corp. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application or our products, contact Black Box Tech Support at 724-746-5500 or go to b
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/WEEE/RoHS 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
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NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. T odas 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
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your DKM Modular Extender, please note the following guidelines: Installation • Only use in dry, indoor environments. • T he DKM Modular Extender and the power supply units can get warm. Do not situate them in an enclosed space without any airflow. • Do not place the power supply directly on top of the device. • Do not obscure ventilation holes. • Only use power supplies originally supplied with the prod
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Table of Contents Contents 1. Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 1.1 Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1.1 DVI-D Single Link ....................................................................
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Table of Contents 2.7 Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................. 31 2.7.1 Status Basic Module .......................................................................................................................................... 31 2.7.2 Status Basic Module VGA /DVI-I .....................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 Interfaces 1.1.1 DVI-D Single Link The video interface supports the DVI-D protocol. All signals that comply with the DVI-D Single-Link specification can be transmitted. This includes, for example, monitor resolutions such as 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, Full HD (1080p), or 2K HD (up to 2048 x 1152). Data rate is limited to 165 Megapixels per second. 1.1.2 DVI-I Single Link The video interface supports the DVI-I protocol. All analog (VGA) or digital (DVI
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Chapter 1: Specifications When handling, take care not to damage devices. 1.1.7 Serial Interface The serial interface option supports a full-duplex transmission with a real hardware handshake up to a baud rate of 19,200. The CON module is cabled as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment, such as CPU output) and can be connected directly to DCE (Data Communication Equipment) devices. • A touchscreen can be connected directly to the CON module. • To connect to a serial printer (or any other DTE instead of
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Chapter 1: Specifications • The output of the CPU module is connected to the audio input of the sound card (blue). Choose this connection if the microphone has its own pre-amplifier. NOTE: The CON module can do the pre-amplification of the microphone as well. Open the CON module, locate the “MIC” jumper on the audio board and close the pins. Table 1-2. Analog audio specifications. Specification Description Transmission Format Digitized virtually CD-quality audio (16-bit, 38.4 kHz) Signal Le
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Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-3. Digital audio interface specifications. Specification Description Compatibility AES/EBU, S/PDIF, EIAJCP1201, IEC 60958 Standards Dolby digital, DTS, PCM • Mini XLR (AES/EBU; symmetrical lockable) CPU Unit (Inputs) • Coaxial (S/PDIF; RCA, Cinch) ® • Optical (S/PDIF, TOSLINK ) • Mini XLR (AES/EBU; symmetrical, lockable) CON Unit (Outputs) • Coaxial (S/PDIF, RCA, Cinch • Optical (S/PDIF, TOSLINK) 1.2 Interconnect Cable 1.2.1 CATx NOTE: A point-to-point connecti
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Chapter 1: Specifications Maximum Acceptable Cable Length Table 1-5. Maximum acceptable CATx cable length. Cable Type Maximum Length Solid-conductor 24 AWG CATx cable 400 feet (140 m) Stranded-conductor 26/28 or 27/28 AWG or CATx cable 200 feet (70 m) 1.2.2 Fiber A point-to-point connection is necessary. Operation with multiple patch panels is allowed. Routing over active network components, such as Ethernet hubs, switches, or routers, is not allowed. Type of Interconnect Cable (Cable notatio
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Chapter 1: Specifications Connector type The Modular Extenders have fiber LC connectors. 1.3 Supported Peripherals 1.3.1 USB-HID Devices The DKM Modular Extender will support most USB-HID devices, including the vast majority of keyboards and mice currently on the market. Many other kinds of HID devices such as bar-code scanners and touchscreens may also be compatible. It is not possible to guarantee support for all available USB-HID devices. In certain cases, you may need custom firmware. USB-H
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Chapter 1: Specifications Connector DVI-I Single-Link Figure 1-2. DVI-I connector. Table 1-9. DVI-I single-link connector pinout. Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 TMDS data 2- 9 TMDS data 1- 17 TMDS data 0- 2 TMDS data 2+ 10 TMDS data 1+ 18 TMDS data 0+ 3 TMDS data 2 GND 11 TMDS data 1 GND 19 TMDS data 0 GND 4 Not connected 12 Not connected 20 Not connected 5 Not connected 13 Not connected 21 Not connected 6 DDC input (SCL) 14 +5 VDC high impedance 22 TMDS clock GND 7 DDC output (SDA) 15 GND 2
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Chapter 1: Specifications Connector USB Type A Figure 1-4. USB Type A connector. Table 1-11. USB Type A connector pinout. Pin Signal Color 1 VCC (+5 VDC) Red 2 Data - White 3 Data + Green 4 GND Black Connector Mini USB Type B Figure 1-5. Mini USB Type B connector. Table 1-12. Mini USB Type B connector pinout. Pin Signal Color 1 VCC (+5 VDC) Red 2 Data - White 3 Data + Green 4 Not connected — 5 GND Black RJ-45 connector Figure 1-6. RJ-45 connector. Table 1-13. RJ-45 connector pinout. Pin Signal P
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Chapter 1: Specifications Fiber SFP Type LC Figure 1-7. SFP Type LC connector. Table 1-14. SFP Type LC connector pinout. Pin Signal 1 Data OUT 2 Data IN Power Supply Figure 1-8. Power supply label. Table 1-15. Power supply connector pinout. Pin Signal Inside VCC (+5 VDC) Outside GND DB9 (Serial) Figure 1-9. DB9 serial connector. Table 1-16. DB9 serial connector pinout. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Not connected 6 DTR 2 CTS 7 TxD 3 RTS 8 RxD 4 DSR 0 Not connected 5 GND — — ACX1MT Page 16 724-746-5500
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Chapter 1: Specifications 3.5-mm Stereo Jack Plug Figure 1-10. 3.5-mm stereo jack plug. Table 1-17. 3.5-mm stereo jack plug pinout. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 Audio IN/OUT L 3 Audio IN/OUT R RCA (Cinch) Figure 1-11. RCA connector. Table 1-18. RCA connector pinout. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 Data IN/OUT Mini-XLR Figure 1-12. Mini XLR connector. Table 1-19. Mini XLR connector pinout. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 Data + 3 Data - ACX1MT 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17
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Chapter 1: Specifications TOSLINK Figure 1-13. TOSLINK connector. Table 1-20. TOSLINK connector pinout. Pin Signal 1 Data IN/OUT 1.5 Power Supply Power — ACXMODH2/4: 5 VDC; ACXMODH6R/21R: 100-240 VAC; ACX1MT, ACX1MR models: 5-VDC; Basic modules: Single-head devices: 800 mA max., VGA: 900 mA max.; Upgrade modules: Analog audio/serial 300 mA max., Digital audio: 300 mA max., USB-HID: 300 mA max.; USB 2.0 modules: 2500 mA max. 1.6 Environmental Conditions Temperature Tolerance
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1.8 Shipping Weight 2-port chassis (Empty): CPU Module/CON Module — 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg) Shipping Box — 4.9 lb. (2.2 kg) 4-port chassis (Empty): CPU Module/CON Module — 0.9 lb. (0.45 kg)) Shipping Box — 7.5 lb. (3.4 kg) 6-port chassis (Empty): CPU Module/CON Module — 2 lb. (0.85 kg) Shipping Box — 10.1 lb. (4.6 kg) ACX1MT 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 19
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Application The DKM Modular Extender is used to increase the distance between a source (computer, CPU) and its console (keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices). It’s designed for use with CATx (twisted-pair) interconnect cables or fiber interconnect cables. The DKM Modular Extender with CATx interconnect cables won’t work between buildings where you should use a fiber optic based product instead. The DKM Modular Extender with fiber interconnect cables
