Broadrack R-Box User manual

R-Box
User Manual
Rev 1.0

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................I
1. Introduction..................................................................................................1
1.1 Feature...............................................................................................2
1.2 Package Contents ..............................................................................3
1.3 Technical Specifications.....................................................................4
1.4 Cable Diagrams..................................................................................6
2. Installation....................................................................................................7
2.1 T-Dongle Installation...........................................................................7
2.2 R-Box Installation................................................................................ 8
3. Hotkey....................................................................................................... 10
4. OSD (On Screen Display) on R-Box......................................................... 11
4.1 T-Module + R-Box ............................................................................ 11
4.2 T-Dongle + R-Box............................................................................. 11
5. Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 14
6. Certifications.............................................................................................. 15

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1. Introduction
The R-Box enables user to access the PC, server or KVM switch up to 1000 feet
(300 meters) away with superior auto-adjust RGB gain/delay control capability.
There are two types of R-Box:
CAT5 Transmitter (T-Dongle) + CAT5 Receiver (R-Box)
CAT5 Transmitter Module (inserted into KVM Switch) + CAT5 Receiver
(R-Box)
Figure 1-1. Application
The R-Box is a pair of devices for high-density applications where you want full
use of keyboards, mouse, and monitor, but there is no room for a server nearby.
Or for applications where you want to put all PC’s in a safe place, all the users
only have keyboard/mouse and monitor on their desk.
The T-dongle is able to move your console, keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor, to a
suitable control field conveniently over existing network construction. You just
need install a pair of extender T-dongle and R-Box into local side and remote
side individually. It also saves your cable layout and cable installation cost.

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The R-Box is a dual functions device that uses Cat5 cable to extend your
keyboard, mouse and monitor 1000 feet (300 m) from a computer or KVM switch,
it also has built-in 2-to-1 OSD KVM switch used the same peripheral for your
local PC.
R-Box allows you to control remote PC or computer system 1000 feet away
while working on local PC. This makes R-Box an excellent solution for double
your productivity in any applications: Banking applications: Teller can control an
ATM machine while stay on counter for banking service. Manufacturing
applications –Engineers can work on next design while monitor the current
design on the field test.
1.1 Feature
A single, inexpensive CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable replaces bulky KVM cables
Enables user to access the computer, server or KVM switch up to 1000
feet (300 meters) away with superior auto-adjust RGB gain/delay control
capability
Collocate computers and servers on one location, Ideal for hazardous or
unsecured environments
Build in 2-to-1 KVM switch with OSD (On-Screen Display) function
Switches PCs by push button or keyboard “Hot Key” commands
Configurable Programmable Hotkeys
User name and Password protection
Audible feedback when switching
LED indicators for computer status and data transmission
3-in-1 space saving design
Work with PC with PS2 port or PC with USB port
Easy to install and use with plug-and-play functionality.

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1.2 Package Contents
Transmitter Unit (dongle or Module)
1 PCS
Receiver Unit (R-Box or R-Box professional)
1 PCS
CD-ROM (User manual, QSG)
1 PCS
AC to DC Power Adapter
1 PCS
Table 1-1. Package Contents

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1.3 Technical Specifications
R-Box
R-Box Enhanced
Function
Feature
USB connector
2 USB connectors for keyboard and mouse
Note: PS2 keyboard and mouse user needs a PS2 to
USB adapter.
VGA connector
2 HDDB15 connectors, one for VGA monitor port, one
for Connect 3-in-1 KVM cables to local PC
RJ45
Connect CAT5 cable to remote PC or KVM system
LED’s
2 (Local and Remote indicators)
Port selection
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu, Hot Key, Push Button
Hotkey
Programmable
OSD
User Name, Password, Hot key selection.
Keyboard Emulation
PS/2 or USB
Mouse Emulation
PS/2 or USB
VGA Resolution
1680 x 1050 (500 feet) (R-Box)
1280 x 1024 (1000 feet) (R-Box Enhanced)
Housing
Metal
Power Adapter
DC 9V, 500 mA
Operation Temperature
0 ~ 50℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60℃
Humidity
0~80 %, Non-Condensing
Weight
370 g
Dimension (mm)
160 x 70 x 25
Table 1-2. R-box Specifications

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T-Dongle (Transmitter)
Function
Feature
PS/2 keyboard
connector
1
PS/2 mouse connector
1 (no use for USB computer)
VGA connector
1 (plug on PC directly, no extra cable needed)
PS/2 (keyboard) to
USB adapter (option)
1 (one serves both keyboard and mouse )
RJ-45
1 for CAT 5 cables
LED
1
Weight
80 g
Dimension (mm)
85(L) x 30(W) x 20 (H)
Table 1-3. T-Dongle Specifications

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1.4 Cable Diagrams
3-in-1 DB15 Cable
HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male plus two mini din 6-pin PS/2 connectors.
Figure 1-2. 3-in-1 DB15 Cable
3-in-1 CAT5 Transmitter (T-Dongle)
HDDB15 male to one HDDB15 male and one mini din 6-pin and one USB
special cable
Figure 1-3. 3-in-1 CAT5 Transmitter (T-Dongle)
CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable
Figure 1-4. CAT5/5E/6 Straight Through UTP/STP Cable (8P8C)

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2. Installation
2.1 T-Dongle Installation
Figure 2-1. T-Dongle
Step 1
Plug in VGA connector to the PC VGA port.
Step 2
Keyboard, Mouse
PC with PS/2 ports
Plug in mouse connector to PS/2 mouse port, keyboard connector to PC
keyboard port.
PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse is not design for hot plug
PC without PS/2 port
Plug in USB connector to PC USB port (with PS/2 keyboard to USB
adaptor)
The single USB port can communicate both keyboard and mouse signal, it
work as a standard HID (Human Interface Device), no extra driver
needed.
Please wait for PC bus emulations
Step 3
Connect one end of the CAT5 cable to RJ-45 port of T-dongle, and the other end
of the CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 port of R-Box or Host port of a KVM Switch.

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2.2 R-Box Installation
Figure 2-2. Front/Back Panels
Step 1
Connect keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the R-Box
Step 2
Connect the local PC: Connect R-Box and local PC with 3-in-1 DB15 KVM
switch cable.
Step 3
Connect the remote PC or KVM switch: Connect one end of the CAT5 cable to
RJ-45 port of R-Box, and the other end of the CAT5 cable to the RJ-45 port of
T-dongle or CAT5 Console of a KVM Switch.
Step 4
Power on the monitor, power on the R-Box by plug in power adapter, the OSD
Login screen will show up waiting for user name and password.

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Figure 2-3. Login Window
The Default User Name is eight zeros –“00000000”.
The Default Password is eight zeros –“00000000”.

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3. Hotkey
You can conveniently command R-Box through a simple hot key sequence. To
send commands to the R-Box, you must press the hotkey (default Caps Lock)
twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep sound confirming entering Hotkey
mode. Then you have to enter Command in 2 seconds. If you do not press any
key during Hotkey mode over 2 seconds the Hotkey mode will be escaped and
back to Normal state.
The default hotkey is Caps Lock but you can change hotkey as your application
convenience. If you prefer to use other hotkey, please go to OSD menu and
change the default hotkey to the other.
+ +
Figure 3-1. Hotkey
The table blow lists all supported hotkey commands.
Command
Function
F1
To show “Help” OSD window
F2
To show “Hotkey” OSD window
F3
To “Revise” user name and password in OSD window
F4
To log out the OSD, and show up the Login window waiting for
username and password.
C
Toggle switch between Local and Remote ports
Q
Turn beep sound on/off
S
To activate the Auto-Scan function. Auto-scan Remote and Local
port every 5 seconds repeatedly.
A
Auto-adjust video signal to optimum
Table 3-1. Hotkey Function
Caps
Caps
F1
Please enter next key
in 2 seconds in the
Hotkey sequence

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4. OSD (On Screen Display) on R-Box
OSD Menu provides a menu-driven interface to control the R-Box switch.
4.1 T-Module + R-Box
Under this application the R-Box OSD function is limited to Hotkey OSD
windows (not support F3 and F4), since the connected KVM switch has its own
OSD system.
When press the hotkey twice, then press F1, the Help window will show up.
Figure 4-1. Login Window
4.2 T-Dongle + R-Box
When power on the R-Box, the Login window will show up, and waiting for user
name and password.
Figure 4-2. Login Window
The default user name is eight zeros “00000000”.
The default password is eight zeros “00000000”.
In Login window, you can reset user name and password to default setting by
press and hold the SELECT button and press ESC key.

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After login or port switch by panel button, OSD or Hotkey, the Status screen will
show up to display the information of current settings –remote or local console,
and current Hotkey type. Pressing any key or clicking the mouse will let the
Status screen disappeared.
Figure 4-3. Login Window
OR
Figure 4-4. Login Window
When press the hotkey twice, then press F1, the window below will show up.
Figure 4-5. Login Window
When press the hotkey twice, then press F2, the window below will show up.
Figure 4-6. Login Window
R E M O T E C O N S O L E
H O T K E Y n u m

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When press the hotkey twice, then press F3, the window below will show up.
Figure 4-7. Login Window
Key in the current user name and password, the window below will show up.
Figure 4-8. Login Window
Key in the new user name and password, and password again in Verify field to
complete the change. The maximum length of NAME and PASSWORD is eight
characters (A~Z and 0~9).

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5. Troubleshooting
1. Receiver power LED is not ON
Make sure the power adapter is connected to KVM CAT5 receiver.
2. The computer VGA resolution mismatches with the monitor’s supporting
resolution
Please notice the R-Box support DDC function, but it does not support
monitor hot plug. If hot plug the monitor may cause this problem.
When you want to change the monitor, please power off the R-Box firstly,
connect the new monitor to the R-Box, power on the monitor, finally power
on the R-Box, so R-Box can detect the monitor settings and pass the
settings to the computer.
3. No video signal is displayed on the monitor.
Please check if all connectors are connected properly
VGA cable was not attached to computer during boot up process.
Power adapter is not connected to the receiver.
4. Video signal is foggy or un-cleared on the screen
Please check VGA connector
The resolution is too high for the length of cable being used.
If the problem happened at VGA resolution, shorten the CAT5 cable length
or reduce VGA resolution.
It is highly recommended to use “optimal CAT5 cable length “to get the
best video quality and don’t waste unnecessary CAT5 cable.
5. There is the error message “keyboard or Mouse not found “on the screen or
keyboard mouse not function.
PS/2-PC --- keyboard mouse are not hot pluggable, please make sure
PS/2 cable are well connected then reboot.
USB PC ---- please unplug and plug in the USB connector then wait for
USB bus emulations or run the device detection function on the windows
control panel .

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6. Certifications
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Include interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following
regulations: EN 55 022: CLASS B.
RoHS
All contents of this package, including products, packing materials and
documentation comply with RoHS.