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NOVEMBER 2008
NETWORKSERVICES
ACU5051A
ACU5052A
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ServSwitch SRX
USER GUIDE
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HT ® Contents Welcome Operation Introduction..................................................................................2 General.use.................................................................................13 Supplied.items..............................................................................3 Dual.user.arbitration..................................................................13 Optional.items..............................................................................4
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POWER POWER SHARPNESS LINK LINK TO REMOTE TO LOCAL ON ON HT ® Welcome Introduction Thank you for choosing the ServSwitch Wizard SRX Using the Wizard SRX extenders does not mean The Wizard SRX extenders have been designed extenders which provide a very effective way to put that you need to compromise on functionality in to be quick to install and totally transparent in distance between your computer and its peripherals. any way. Our highly efficient transmission methods operation. All connector
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® Supplied items Wizard SRX standard extender modules USB (A to B type) lead Video lead (5 way, male to male) SRX local SRX remote module module Self adhesive feet Power adapter and country- specific power lead (for remote module) Audio lead (.5mm jacks) CD-ROM Wizard SRX dual VGA variant extender modules The Dual VGA variant package includes all of the above ancillary items plus: Video lead RS serial lead (5 way, male to male) (9 way male to female) SRX Dual VGA SRX Dual VGA loca
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® Optional items Power adapter and country- specific power lead for local module (if USB powering not possible) Rack mount plate for SRX standard module Rack mount chassis (useable for the local or remote modules) Rack mount plate for SRX dual VGA module (useable for the local or remote modules) rter operation installation welcome contents inormation
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1 2 34 ON HT ® Installation Connections Mounting Installation of the SRX modules is straightforward with minimal configuration The SRX modules offer two main mounting methods: requirements in most cases. • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Connections.at.the.local.module • Rack mount brackets - see below • Connections.at.the.remote.module Important Do not attach a USB hub to the SRX remote, nor plug the SRX local module into another USB hub. To do so will reduce the maximum cable leng
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POWER LINK TO REMOTE ON POWER LINK TO REMOTE ON SRX OUT B A SRX OUT ® 6 5500 ® Connections at the local module 1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the computer 3 Optionally connect local speakers system to be connected. to the audio output connector on the local module. 2 Attach the video, USB (see the Important note on page 5) and (optionally) audio connections from the computer system to the relevant sockets on the local module. To local speakers To speaker outpu
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POWER LINK TO REMOTE ON POWER LINK TO REMOTE ON POWER LINK TO REMOTE ON SRX OUT ® 5500 SRX OUT B A ® SRX OUT ® 6 5500 LINK OREMOTE ON ® 5 Attach the connector of the 6 [Dual VGA variant only] category 5, 5e or 6 link cable (up Optionally attach a serial to 50 metres in length) to the connection lead to the female ‘TO REMOTE’ socket on the local connector on the local module module (labelled ‘LINK 1’ on dual and attach the other end to VGA variants). a vacant serial port on your computer. L
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® Connections at the remote module 1 Place the remote module adjacent to the user location. 3 Attach the leads of up to four USB devices (two of which are 2 Attach the lead from the video usually a keyboard and mouse) monitor to the video out socket to the sockets located adjacent on the remote module. to the video output connector. To USB devices, e.g. keyboard, See the Important note on page 5 mouse, etc. To video [MS2 variant only] Note: When connecting four USB devices to the unit,
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POWER SHARPNESS B A LINK TO LOCAL ON POWER SHARPNESS POWER SHARPNESS LINK TO LOCAL ON LINK TO LOCAL ON POWER SHARPNESS LINK TO LOCAL ON SRX ® SRX SRX ® 5500 ® 5500 SRX ® 5500 ® 5 Optionally attach the lead from 7 Attach the output connector your stereo speakers to the audio of the power supply to the output socket on the remote ‘POWER’ socket of the remote module. module. To speakers 6 Attach the connector of the category 5, 5e or 6 link cable To power (up to 50 metres in length) to s
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POWER SHARPNESS LINK TO LOCAL ON POWER LINK TO REMOTE ON POWER LINK TO REMOTE ON POWER SHARPNESS LINK TO LOCAL ON ® Dual user configuration You can combine two Wizard SRX extender sets to create a dual user configuration. Such an installation would allow a single computer to be controlled from two different positions, with each position receiving the same audio visual output and having equal First local module and concurrent control over the computer. Arbitration between the two positions i
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LINK OREMOTE ON ® Video display (DDC) information The Display Data Channel (or DDC) is an industry standard scheme which allows DDC indications video monitors to declare their capabilities to the computer’s video adapter When power is first applied to the local module (either from circuitry, allowing the latter to optimise their outputs accordingly. Since the the computer’s USB port or an optional power adapter) it will widespread adoption of the scheme, video adapters have become increasin
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POWER SHARPNESS B A LINK TO LOCAL ON POWER SHARPNESS LINK TO LOCAL ON SRX ® SRX ® 5500 ® Video sharpness adjustment The Wizard SRX remote module includes a straightforward video adjustment to control picture sharpness on the remote monitor. To adjust video sharpness 1 On the computer, display a suitable high contrast image (see right). To display a suitable high contrast image The best way to clearly view the effect of 2 Insert a small flat-bladed sharpness and brightness adjustments is to
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HT ® Operation Peripheral operation General use In use, the SRX modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals USB should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now up Each SRX remote module provides four USB outlets, each of which can support to 50 metres apart. USB 2.0 peripherals at speeds up to 12Mbps. The SRX appears to the computer In some installations, you may see some ‘shadows’ to the right of high contrast as a four-port USB hub. screen
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HT ® Further information Troubleshooting Getting assistance If you are still experiencing problems after checking the list of solutions in the Status indicators Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions: The green and yellow indicators built into the link connectors on each module provide useful feedback regarding the connection and power status: • Email in the US: techsupport@blackbox.com During startup (of the local module) in the UK: techhelp@blackbox.co.uk
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® Safety information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Do not use to link between buildings. • Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance with all applicable wiring regulations. • Do not connect CATx link interfaces (RJ45 style connectors) to any other equipment, particularly network or telecommunications equipment. • Warning – the power adapter contains live parts. • No user serviceable parts are contained within the power adapter - do n
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® Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. Europe
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® Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) electrical safety statement Instrucciones de seguridad 15 En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de lineas de energia. que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 16 El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. refer
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® © 2008 Black Box Corporation All trademarks are acknowledged. Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018, United States of America Tel: +1-724-746-5500 Fax: +1-724-746-0746 Documentation by: www.ctxd.com rter operation installation welcome contents inormation
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® BlackBox subsidiary contact details Country Web Site/Email Phone Fax United States www.blackbox.com 724-746-5500 724-746-0746 Austria www.black-box.at +43 1 256 98 56 +43 1 256 98 56 support@black-box.at Belgium www.blackbox.be +32 2 725 85 50 +32 2 725 92 12 support.nederlands@blackbox.be support.french@blackbox.be support.english@blackbox.be Denmark www.blackbox.dk +45 56 63 30 10 +45 56 65 08 05 support@blackbox.dk Finland www.blackbox.fi +35 201 888 800 +3
