ACL0404A - Black Box
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1. Up to 1600 x 1280 noninterlaced at up to 85 Hz Video Coupling DC Video Level 0 7 volts peak to peak Video Gain 1 to 1 buffered Supported Serial Characteristics Transmission protocol Asynchronous Data rate 1200 bps fixed Data format 8 data bits no parity and 1 or more stop bits fixed Maximum Distance Up to 150 ft 45 7 m of total cable length from attached CPU input device to attached monitor output device User Controls 1 Front mounted rocker switch for power Switching commands ASCII make and break codes from PC or included serial keypad Indicators 16 Front mounted LEDs to show video connections SERVSWITCH BRAND MATRIX VIDEO SWITCH Connectors On Switch itself 8 HD15 female for video 4 to CPUs video ports or other sources 4 to monitors or other destinations 1 DB9 male for serial 1 5 pin DIN female for power On power supply transformer 1 IEC male inlet for power Maximum Altitude 10 000 ft 3048 m Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 40 to 4185 F 40 to 85 C Humidity Tolerance Up to 9596 noncondensing Enclosure Steel MTBF 300 000 hours calculated estimate Power From utility power mains outlet through included detachable output cord and external universal power supply Input 100 to 250 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz autosensing Output 5 VDC at 1 A 122. BLACK BOX Customer Support Information FREE tech support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Dr Lawrence PA 15055 1018 World Wide Web www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Copyright 2000 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved ServSwiteh nano Matrix Video Switch lt gt BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES JULY 2000 ACLO404A THE SERVSWITCH FAMILY Welcome to the ServSwitch Family Thank you for purchasing a BLACK BOX ServSwitch Brand video switch We appreciate your business and we think you ll appreciate the many ways that your new video switch will save you money time and effort k Our ServSwitch family is all about breaking away from the traditional expensive model of computer management and display You know the one size fits all even if it doesn t model that says One dedicated computer gets one dedicated monitor or user station no more no less Why not a single user station monitor keyboard and mouse for multiple computers even computers of different platforms Why not a pair of user stations each of which can control multiple computers Why not many monitors or user stations for the same computer Why not display or access any of your computers anywhere in the world with any of your monitors or user stations With our ServSwitch products there s no reason why not We carry a bro
3. VDC at 0 5 A and 12 VDC at 0 5 A Consumption 5 VA 5 watts maximum Size 2 3 H x 8 3 W x 5 3 D 5 9 x 21 1 x 13 5 cm Weight Net Switch itself 2 2 Ib 1 kg Keypad 1 Ib 0 5 kg Power supply 3 Ib 1 4 kg Shipping 7 lb 3 2 kg CHAPTER 2 Introduction 2 Introduction The ServSwitch Brand Matrix Video Switch is an ideal tool for sharing and or switching between the output of as many as four video sources such as PCs in order to display or capture that output at up to four video destinations such as monitors Once you attach all your devices you can hook the Switch to the included keypad for manual control or to a PC for software controlled sensing and switching The Switch s features include With its large bandwidth it can handle even very high resolutions and refresh rates up to 1600 x 1280 pixels at up to 85 Hz e It includes a serial keypad so it s ready to do manual switching almost right out of the box you do have to attach the keypad to the Switch first Because it has a universal power supply you can plug it in almost anywhere if you have the right input cord And it is small and light enough to take almost anywhere t s primarily designed to carry VGA SVGA video but it can handle separate horizontal and vertical sync composite sync and sync on green so with the right kinds of cables or adapters it can accept all sorts of video from all sorts of devices All of
4. ad line of robust solutions for all these applications Do you have just two PCs and need an economical alternative to keeping two monitors keyboards and mice on your desk Or do you need to share dozens of computers including a mix of IBM PC RS 6000 Apple Macintosh Sun Microsystems and SGI compatibles among multiple users with different access levels Do you have to send video from one computer to two different local monitors Or do you need to send video from multiple computers to dozens of monitors both near and far Does your switch have to sit solidly on a worktable and use regular everyday cables Or does it have to be mounted in an equipment rack and use convenient many to one cables No matter how large or small your setup is no matter how simple or how complex we re confident we have a ServSwitch system that s just right for you The ServSwitch family from Black Box the one stop answer for all your KVM switching needs k This manual will tell you all about your new ServSwitch Brand Matrix Video Switch including how to install operate and troubleshoot it For an introduction to the Switch see Chapter 2 The Matrix Video Switch product code covered in this manual is ACL0404A SERVSWITCH BRAND MATRIX VIDEO SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks and ServSwitch is a trademark of Black Box Corporation Apple and Macintosh are
5. ain or any unused key the command in progress is discarded and the Switch resets itself Figure 4 2 shows a block diagram of the Matrix Video Switch if output 1 is switched to input 2 outputs 2 and 3 are switched to input 1 and output 4 is switched to input 3 The 5 s represent the five video signals on either side Input Matrix Video Switch Output 5 Buffers Buffers Input 1 Output 1 Input 2 Output 2 RGBHV RGBHV Signals Signals Input 3 Output 3 Input 4 Output 4 Figure 4 2 A functional block diagram of the Switch SERVSWITCH BRAND MATRIX VIDEO SWITCH 4 3 Switching With or Through a Serial Device To control the Matrix Video Switch through an attached PC or other serial device the serial device has to be able to communicate with the Switch You ll need to set the device to 1200 bps 8 data bits and no parity the number of stop bits is irrelevant Beyond that the serial device needs to be able to mimic the Switch s keypad commands See Section 4 2 for a description of the command syntax When you press a button on the keypad a make code is sent to the Switch when you release a button a break code is sent to the Switch If a button is held down make codes are sent repeatedly but the Switch ignores all of them except the first one Here are the values you need to send to the Switch to get it to change channels listed as both ASCII characters and hexadecim
6. al values Keypad Make Code Break Code Button ASCII hex ASCII hex 1 60 40 2 a 61 A 41 8 b 62 B 42 4 c 63 C 43 0 o 6f O 4f k 6b K 4b n 66 N 46 Enter t 74 T 54 The same rules that govern keypad switching apply here Until the switching command is complete each code must be followed by another within five seconds or the command will be aborted and the Switch will reset itself Any invalid or unexpected code will also cause the command to be aborted and the Switch to reset itself There is a special set of codes that can be sent by or through the serial device that will cause the Switch to respond with status values these can be very useful in automated systems Send the Switch an ASCII 0 zero 30 hex to have it return the revision level of its firmware an ASCII 1 31 hex for instance for firmware version 1 e Send the Switch an ASCII 1 2 3 or 4 31 hex through 34 hex respectively to have it return the status of the corresponding output channel It will reply with ASCII 1 2 3 or 4 31 hex through 34 hex to indicate that that output is switched to input 1 2 3 or 4 respectively or it will reply with ASCII 0 zero 30 hex to indicate that that output is blanked 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your ServSwitch Brand Matrix Video Switch is malfunction
7. cables see step 2 should not be more more than 150 ft 45 m If any of your input devices transmit some other type of video signal and or use some other type of video connector you might need special cables or adapters call Black Box Technical Support CPU 1 CPU2 CPU3 CPU 4 RS 232 ORR FO oo o Go ote o FER o GED o oo o fe POWER Figure 3 1 The Switch s rear panel connectors 2 The Switch s output ports are the bottom row of HD15 female connectors labeled with numbered monitor icons If all of your output devices are standard VGA or multisync monitors with HD15 male connectors on their video cables you can plug them directly into these ports if they ll be placed nearby or run video extension cables to them such as our product code EVNPS05 MF if they ll be some distance away Keep in mind that the length of any of these cables plus the length of any of your CPU input cables see step 1 should not be more more than 150 ft 45 m If any of your output devices are designed to receive a non VGA video signal and or use a different type of video connector you might need special cables or adapters call Black Box Technical Support CHAPTER 3 Installation 3 If you ll be using the included keypad to control the Switch plug it into the Switch s DB9 male RS 232 port If you ll be using a PC or some other RS 232 DTE device with a DB9 male serial port to control the Switch run DB9 null modem cable such as our p
8. 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 pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC directive 89 336 EEC SERVSWITCH BRAND MATRIX VIDEO SWITCH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 4 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas 5 El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de bano lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc 6 El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El u
9. ing do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It contains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem that is what type of cable makes and models of computers input devices makes and models of monitor output devices etc any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse and the results of any testing you ve already done 5 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Switch Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container Before you ship the unit back to Black Box for repair or return contact us to get a Return Authorization RA number NOTES
10. its input and output signals are buffered so you ll get the sharpest possible images It can drive video signals as far as 150 ft 45 m end to end so it s ideal for use in auditoriums conference halls and similar spaces You can use it in many types of remote or automated systems because it can be controlled from most RS 232 source devices Fach of its outputs can be blanked so you don t have to worry about people seeing things you don t want them to ts front panel LEDs show you right away which video inputs are going to which outputs To top it off it can be operated by pressing a couple of buttons so anybody can use it without having to be extensively trained SERVSWITCH BRAND MATRIX VIDEO SWITCH 3 Installation To set up your ServSwitch Brand Matrix Video Switch system take these steps 1 Making sure that the Switch is powered off find its input ports These are the top row of HD15 connectors on its rear panel shown in Figure 3 1 labeled CPU 1 through CPU 4 Run cabling from these ports to the video output ports of the PC CPUs or other devices that will be providing the Switch s video input If all of these input devices are transmitting VGA SVGA XGA type video signals on HD15 female connectors you can use standard VGA video extension cables such as our product code EVNPS05 MM Keep in mind that the length of any of these cables plus the length of any of your monitor output
11. registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc Sun and Sun Microsystems are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners FCC IC STATEMENTS EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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 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 J 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
12. riente deber 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 ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido danado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido 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 desempeno o E Elaparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido danada SERVSWITCH BRAND MATRIX VIDEO SWITCH Contents Chapter Page Li SpeciliCatioIs rindan aa Rb pb COE ah 7 2 WEGEOGUCUIOD ei ii 9 9 Installation aci ue VUE DOR T OUEG 10 PESCE P 12 AM The Switch SLEDS atra 12 4 2 Switching Manually With the Keypad sese 13 4 3 Switching With or Through a Serial Device sees 14 Do A A 15 51 Calling Black BOX tario toda raid 15 5 2 Shipping and Packaging 2 ertet eterno easier 15 CHAPTER 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Compliance CE FCC Part 15 Subpart J Class A IC Class classe A Standards VGA SVGA XGA or XGA 2 video Interfaces Video VGA Serial EIA TIA RS 232 pinned according to TIA 574 DTE Supported Video Types RGBHV VGA SVGA XGA or XGA 2 RGBS or RGsB sync on green Resolution and Refresh Rate
13. roduct code EYN257H FF from the Switch to that device If you ll be using an RS 232 device that s not a DTE or has some other type of serial connector call Black Box Technical Support 4 Plug the output cord of the Switch s power supply into the Switch s 5 pin DIN female power inlet Plug one end of the power supply s input cord into the transformer s IEC 320 male inlet plug the other end of the input cord into a working AC outlet 5 Turn on the Switch and all attached devices The system should power up in its default state with all of the Switch s outputs displaying input 1 If it does the system should be ready for continuous operation If it doesn t check the front panel LEDs to make sure the Switch is ON check your devices and make sure they re ON and check your cabling and make sure it s all properly connected If everything seems like it should work but the system still doesn t call Black Box Technical Support SERVSWITCH BRAND MATRIX VIDEO SWITCH 4 Operation 4 1 The Switch s LEDs The LEDs on the ServSwitch Brand Matrix Video Switch s front panel shown in Figure 4 1 indicate which of the Switch s outputs are displaying the video from which inputs and which outputs have been blanked and aren t showing anything The inputs are the numbered rows labeled Video Source the outputs are the columns labeled with numbered monitor icons For output 2 for example you ll be able to look a
14. suario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n 10 El equipo el ctrico 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 el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato NOM STATEMENT 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n 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 atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de cor
15. t the column of four LEDs labeled with monitor icon 2 If the bottom LED is lit output 2 is receiving video from input 4 and so on If none of the LEDs are lit output 2 has been blanked See Section 4 2 ServSwitch sso Matrix Video Switch Figure 4 1 The Switch s front panel LEDs CHAPTER 4 Operation 4 2 Switching Manually With the Keypad To switch a given output to display a given input or to blank an output press out in Enter on the Switch s keypad where e out is the number of the output channel 1 through 4 or for all outputs e is the keypad s decimal point Delete key e in is the number of the input channel 1 through 4 or 0 to blank the output and Enter is the keypad s Enter key For example to display input 1 on output 3 press 3 1 Enter To blank output 2 so that it doesn t display anything press 2 0 Enter To send input 74 s video to all outputs press 4 Enter Remember that any number of outputs can be switched to display the same input but no output can be switched to display more than one input at the same time After you press each key you have five seconds to press the next one if you wait longer than that the switching command is aborted If at any time you press an invalid key or a key that the Switch isn t expecting the command is also aborted For example if you press 4 and then but then press 5 or ag
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