Black Box AC063A User manual

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MARCH 1994
AC063A AC063AE
AC064A AC064AE
AC065A AC065AE
AC066A AC066AE
RGBS Video Splitters
POWER

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FCC AND IC STATEMENTS, TRADEMARKS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRYCANADA
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 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 Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL:
Apple and Macinstosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
UL is a trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property
of the trademark owner.

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RGBS VIDEO SPLITTERS
Interface — RGBS video
Maximum
Bandwidth — 140 MHz
Maximum
Distance — Input: 6 ft. (1.8 m); Output: up to 350 feet (105 m)
Maximum
Resolution — Up to 1280 x 1024
Indicator — (1) Power LED
Connectors — Rear-mounted: (1) 5-pin DIN female power inlet plus
(3/5/9/13*) sets of 4 BNC coax female: (1) from CPU,
(2/4/8/12*) to display devices
*Total Output Product Product
Connector Connector Code Name
Sets Sets
3 2 AC063A/AE RGBS Video Splitter-2
5 4 AC064A/AE RGBS Video Splitter-4
9 8 AC065A/AE RGBS Video Splitter-8
13 12 AC066A/AE RGBS Video Splitter-12
MTBF — 100,000 hrs.
Maximum
Altitude — 15,000 ft. (4572 m)
Operating
Temperature — 32 to 77˚F (0 to 25˚C)
Strorage
Temperature — 32 to 104˚F (0 to 40˚C)
1. Specifications

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
Humidity — Up to 95% noncondensing
Power — For 120-VAC, 60-Hz operation: From UL®and CSA
approved wallmount power supply PS063:
Input range: 100- to 130-VAC, 60 Hz, 100 to 170 mA;
Optimal input: 120-VAC, 60 Hz, 100 mA;
Output: 17 VAC CT, 700 mA max.;
Consumption: 20 W
For 240-VAC, 50-Hz operation: From VDE and TUV
approved floormount power supply PS063E:
Input range: 215- to 250-VAC, 50 Hz, 50 to 85 mA;
Optimal input: 230-VAC, 50 Hz, 50 mA;
Output: 17 VAC CT, 700 mA max.;
Consumption: 20 W
Size — All but AC066A/AE: 4.6"H x 12"W x 11"D
(11.7 x 30.5 x 27.9 cm);
AC066A/AE: 5.6"H x 12"W x 11"D
(14.2 x 30.5 x 27.9 cm)
Weight (Including
Power Supply) — AC063A/AE: 5.5 lb. (2.5 kg);
AC064A/AE: 6 lb. (2.7 kg)
AC065A/AE: 6.5 lb. (3 kg)
AC066A/AE: 8 lb. (3.6 kg)

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RGBS VIDEO SPLITTERS
The models in our family of RGBS Video Splitters take a computer’s RGBS
video signal and display it on two, four, eight, or twleve RGBS display devices
(monitors, TVs, video projectors, etc.) simultaneously. Display devices can
be placed up to a distance of 350 feet (105 m) from the Splitter.
Simply place the Splitter within six feet (1.8 m) of your computer’s video
output port, connect the computer, the Splitter, and your displays with BNC
coaxial cable, and you’re ready to go. See Fig. 2-1, below, for an illustration.
The RGBS Video Splitter sets up quickly and easily for “on the road”
demonstrations, where it replaces conventional slide or videotape presentations.
You can walk viewers through CAD/CAM demonstrations, sales presentations,
or training sessions without having to have them crowd around one monitor.
Follow these steps to set up your RGBS Video Splitter application:
2. Introduction
RGBS
RGBS
RGBS
RGBS
RGBS
Fig. 1. Sample setup for the RGBS Video Splitter-4 (AC064 units).
Video Splitter
Input Port
Output Port 1
Output Port 2
Output Port 3
Output Port 4
RGBS-capable
computer
4 coax cables
per port
Up to 6 feet (1.8 m)
RGBS
Up to 350 ft. (105 m)

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CHAPTER 3: Installation
1. Locate the Splitter within 6 feet (1.8 m) of the computer’s RGBS video-
output port. Connect the computer’s video output to the Splitter’s inputs,
Red to Red, Green to Green, Blue to Blue, and Sync to Sync. (See Figure 1
on the previous page.)
NOTE
The RGBS Video Splitters also support RGB video with sync on green.
Call our technical support personnel for help with your application.
RGBS Video Splitters cannot be cascaded.
2. Connect the Splitter’s output ports to the display devices’ RGBS inputs,
Red to Red, Green to Green, etc., as in Step 1. Each monitor can be
located up to 350 feet (105 m) from the Splitter’s output.
Cabling Notes:
•Four coaxial cables are required for each device connected to the
Splitter: one for each of the color signals (Red, Green and Blue)
and one for the sync (S) signal (see Figure 2-1 on the previous page).
Note, however, that our EYNRGBS2 cable bundles these four cables
into one easy-to-work-with jacket.
• All cable ends connected to the Splitter must be terminated with BNC
coaxial male connectors.
• The RGBS Video Splitter has been designed to drive signals through
75-ohm RG59/U coaxial cables. (See the Appendix for the RGBS
coaxial cables we offer.)
3. Connect the power supply to the Splitter by inserting the power supply’s
5-pin DIN output plug into the connector marked “Power” on the back
of the unit. Then plug the power supply into an outlet providing stable
AC power.
After these steps are completed, the system is ready to operate. The Splitter
can remain powered-up continuously. There is no need to disconnect the
unit between uses, unless you are moving your setup.
3. Installation

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RGBS VIDEO SPLITTERS
6.1 Calling BLACK BOX
If you determine that your RGBS Video Splitter is malfunctioning,
do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. Contact Black Box Technical
Support at 724-746-5500.
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We’ll 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.
• any particular application that, when used,
appears to create the problem or make it worse.
6.2 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your RGBS Video Splitter:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
• If you are shipping the Splitter for repair, make sure you include its power
supply. If you are returning the Splitter, make sure you include its manual
as well. Before you ship, contact Black Box to get a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number.
4. Troubleshooting

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Appendix: Cables You Might Need
Use these cables to carry your computer’s RGBS video signals to the
RGBS Video Splitter and from there to your remote display devices:
EYNRGBS2 — 75-ohm coaxial cable available in 5-, 10-, 25-, and 50-foot
(1.5-, 3-, 7.6-, and 15.2-m) stock lengths and any desired custom length; it
consists of color-coded red, green, blue, and sync cables bundled into one
jacket and terminated with four BNC male connectors on both ends. Run
this cable from a computer with four BNC female (R, G, B, and S) video-
output connectors to the Splitter; also run this cable from the Splitter to
any standard RGBS display device.
EYRGBS3 — Standard Apple®Macintosh®RGBS cable. 75-ohm coaxial cable
available in a 6-ft (1.8-m) stock length; it consists of color-coded red, green,
blue, and sync cables bundled into one jacket and terminated with four BNC
male connectors on one end and a DB15 male on the other end. Run this
cable from a Macintosh computer with a DB15 female video port to the
Splitter. Run EYNRGBS2 from the Splitter to any standard Macintosh
monitor or other RGBS display device.
Appendix: Cables You Might Need

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