Broadrack R-Box Manuale utente
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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