ADDER CCSPRO4 Manual

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Introduction
Introduction ...........................................................................................................2
What is Free-Flow? ..............................................................................................3
CCS-PRO4 features .............................................................................................4
Supplied items .......................................................................................................5
Optional extras .....................................................................................................6
Installation
Locations ................................................................................................................7
Mounting ................................................................................................................7
Connections ..........................................................................................................8
User console  ...................................................................................................8
Computer systems .........................................................................................8
Power connections ........................................................................................9
Optional RC4 remote control ..................................................................10
Optional LED monitor indicator connections .......................................11
Switching control via the Network port ................................................12
Switching control via the Options port ..................................................13
Configuration
Initial configuration ............................................................................................14
Accessing the CCS Manager ......................................................................14
Status page .....................................................................................................15
General configuration .................................................................................16
Network settings ..........................................................................................17
User accounts ...............................................................................................18
Factory reset .................................................................................................19
Upgrade ..........................................................................................................20
Free-Flow configuration  ...................................................................................21
Installing the standard configuration application ......................................21
Configuring a standard Free-Flow system ..............................................21
Multi-Monitor Free-Flow configuration ..................................................23
Configuring LED monitor indicators .......................................................25
Additional Free-Flow operations and settings .......................................26
Operation
Selecting a computer .........................................................................................27
Further information
Getting assistance ..............................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................31
Appendix 1 – Cable pin-outs ...........................................................................32
Appendix 2 - What is True Emulation?  ..........................................................33
Warranty ..............................................................................................................34
Safety information ..............................................................................................34
Radio frequency energy ....................................................................................35
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The CCS-PRO series of switches are focussed upon allowing you to 
seemlessly access multiple computers and their display screens, using 
common peripherals. 
With the CCS-PRO4 switch, you can use a single USB keyboard and USB 
mouse to fulfil functions that previously required four separate sets. This 
provides immediate savings in both desk space and also the time required to 
access and control up to four systems and screens. The CCS-PRO4 features 
our True Emulation technology, which ensures that the full characteristics of 
the connected USB keyboard and mouse are passed to every system. 
In addition to switching the keyboard and mouse, the CCS-PRO4 can also 
share a set of speakers and two separate USB peripherals between the four 
systems. This can be done either in concert with the keyboard and mouse 
(and each other) or totally independently.
The CCS-PRO4 switch can be used in combination with various Adder 
extender products (such as AdderLink Infinity, X50 and X-DVIPRO) to extend 
the distance between the user and the computers under control.  
Switching between the systems connected to the CCS-PRO4 can be achieved 
in six different ways:
• The innovative Free-Flow automatic switching utility, 
• The COMPUTER button on the front panel,
• Keyboard hotkey combinations,
• Mouse button combinations,
• Remote control via an external system,
• The optional remote control selector.       
Where additional feedback is required as to which systems and screens are 
selected at any time, the optional CCS-XB kit provides discreet stick-on LED 
monitor indicators. When a system/screen is selected, a corresponding LED 
monitor indicator illuminates (in a choice of colours) to confirm the action.
Free-FlowAn innovative in-built utility that allows the unit to automatically switch between channels by monitoring the mouse pointer position. 
The keyboard/mouse, the speakers and two individual USB channels can be collectively or separately switched through to each PC system using a variety of manual and/or automatic switching methods.  
						

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WHAT IS FREE-FLOW?
Adder Free-Flow delivers an innovation in K/M switching. Using Free-Flow you can 
automatically switch between target computers simply by moving the mouse pointer 
from screen to screen. 
Adder Free-Flow resides on the CCS-PRO4 switch itself, sensing screen boundaries and 
instantaneously switching keyboard and mouse (and related peripherals) to the defined 
target computer. Free-Flow can be configured for almost any combination of screens, 
which allows you to declare the individual screen sizes and visually position each one 
relative to the others.
Free-Flow consists of special code within the CCS-PRO4 switch plus an intuitive 
graphical configuration application. First you inform the Free-Flow configuration 
application how many screens you have, their pixel resolutions and how they are 
physically arranged (e.g side-by-side, vertical stack, square formation, etc.). You then 
download this information to the CCS-PRO4 switch and this is used during operation to 
determine the precise moment to switch from one screen/system to the next.
The beauty of Free-Flow is its simplicity of configuration and operation. Once the initial 
configuration has taken place, all monitoring and switching is handled within the CCS-
PRO4 without need for extra connections or software utilities.
Issues when using Free-Flow
• When computers and their displays are not currently selected, the CCS-PRO4 ‘parks’ 
their mouse pointers in the bottom right corner of the screen. In most cases this will 
cause no issues, however, it may be noticeable in circumstances such as the following: 
• If the task bar is set to auto hide and it is positioned either along th\
e bottom of the 
screen (as default) or along the right hand side, then the task bar will automatically 
reappear when the mouse pointer is parked. 
• When playing full screen video, the on-screen controls (play, pause, seek etc.) will 
very likely be revealed when the mouse pointer is parked. 
• To cure the either of the above issues, it is possible to alter the mouse parking 
position.  
• The mouse will not flow across the screens while any mouse buttons are pressed 
down - this prevents undesired behaviour when dragging windows around or group-
selecting items.
• Free-Flow is not supported on Linux operating system.
• Multi-Monitor Free-Flow is for use with the Windows operating system only and 
requires specialist driver to be installed on each PC. See Multi-Monitor Free-Flow 
configuration for details.     More information
• Free-Flow configuration
• Multi-Monitor Free-Flow configuration
• Operation: Selecting a computer
As you move the mouse between screens, Free-Flow works in the background to switch the keyboard and mouse to the corresponding computer.   
						

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CCS-PRO4 FEATURES
The unit is contained within a slimline metal casing that measure just 290 x 128 x 31mm.
IndicatorsThe upper four indicators (K/M, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.
The lower four indicators scroll across in sequence when the Free-Flow utility is engaged.
The seven segment numeric display indicates the computer channel that is currently active.
COMPUTER buttonPress to change to the next computer channel. 
MODE buttonPress to determine which peripherals should be switched to another computer channel (will occur when the COMPUTER button is pressed. 
Options portIMPORTANT: Do not connect the OPTIONS port to any network.
This 10p10c port can separately support the following functions:
• Remote control - allows channel switching either using an optional Adder RC4 four button remote control unit (see Optional RC4 remote control) or a computer with serial port.
• LED monitor indicators - the optional CCS-XB module links to here and provides multiple light up monitor indicators.  
User consoleConnect a USB keyboard and mouse plus optional speakers to these connectors.  (see What  is True Emulation?).
Computer channelsConnect a USB port and (optionally) an audio output from each computer to each of these four channels.
Dual power inputsIn order to provide redundancy Switched USB portsOptionally connect up to two USB devices to these connectors. These ports are switched in an enumerated manner.
Network portCan be used to remotely configure the CCS-PRO4 and/or control switching from an external source, such as a Crestron™, AMX™ or similar controller (see Switching control via the network port  for details).
Micro USB portReserved for future use.   
						

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SUPPLIED ITEMS
Information wallet containing:
Four self-adhesive rubber feetSafety document
Adder CCS-PRO4
Power adapter with locking connector and country-specific power cord  
						

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Standard 3m CAT5 patch leadPart number: VSC23
Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks)Part number: VSC22
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RC4 remote control  plus standard 3m patch leadPart number: RC4-8P8C
USB cable 2m (type A to B)Part number: VSC24w ww.adder .com
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CCS-XB controller
LED monitor indicator x 4Part number (each): CCS-LED
Four self-adhesive rubber feet
CATx link cablePart number: VSC46
CCS-XB LED monitor indicator kit
Additional power adapter  with locking connectorPart number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A
Serial cablePart number: VSC40
Country-specific power cords CAB-IEC-AUS (Austrailia)  CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States)
Rack mount brackets  plus four screwsPart number: RMK9  
						

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LOCATIONS
Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the CCS-
PRO4 switch:
• Situate the CCS-PRO4 switch close to the systems to which it will be connected and 
near to a source of mains power.  
• Thanks to Free-Flow, (and/or the optional remote control) the CCS-PRO4 switch can 
be situated out of sight within the cabling cradle of a desk or placed a\
djacent to the 
connected systems.    
• Consult the precautions listed within the Safety information section.
MOUNTING
Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable 
to mount the CCS-PRO4 switch in place, either:
• On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or
• Amongst the cabling at the rear of the desk.
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4 Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your 
speakers to the audio socket.  
3 USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from your USB 
peripherals to the USB sockets labeled USB1 and USB2.
CONNECTIONS
Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, 
where possible connect the power in as a final step
User console
The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals which 
will be shared between the computer systems. Ensure that power is disconnected from 
the switch. 
To connect peripherals to the user console
1 Position your peripheral devices in the vicinity of the switch such that their cables will 
easily reach.
2 Keyboard and mouse: Attach the leads from your USB keyboard 
and mouse to the USB sockets specifically labelled with 
keyboard and mouse symbols. The keyboard and mouse 
will operate in any of the USB sockets, however, True 
Emulation is not available on sockets labeled USB1 
or USB2.
From speakers
From USB keyboard and mouse
From USB peripherals
Computer systems
Each computer system is connected to the CCS-PRO4 switch using (up to) two cables.
To connect a computer system
1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the CCS-PRO4 switch and the system to be 
connected. 
2 Use a USB cable (type-A to type-B) to link a USB port on the 
computer system to the USB port of the required channel on the 
rear of the switch.
3 If required, use a stereo audio link cable (3.5mm jacks at either 
end) to link the speaker port on the computer system to the 
audio port of the required channel on the rear of the 
switch.
USB and audio links from a system
Support for optical S/PDIF audio
The Line In sockets on the computer ports and 
the Line Out socket on the user console are 
dual purpose. They can accept either 3.5mm 
analog jacks or mini- TOSLINK optical fiber 
connectors. The latter provide access to the 
optical S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) 
capabilities supported by the AdderView CCS-
PRO4 system, which switches PCM (Pulse 
Code Modulation) audio at 96KHz.   
						

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Power connections
The CCS-PRO4 switch is supplied with a single power adapter but offers the facility to 
use a second input in order to provide operational redundancy. The CCS-PRO4 unit can 
operate perfectly well from a single power adapter operating alone. When two adapters 
are connected, the unit will spread its load between them; should one power input fail, 
100% of the load will be transferred to the other power adapter without a break in 
operation. Remote checking of the power inputs is possible at any time via the browser 
interface - see Status page for details.   
There is no on/off switch on the CCS-PRO4 unit, so operation begins as soon as power 
is applied at either port.
To connect the power supply
1 Attach the output connector of the supplied power 
adapter to either of the two power input sockets 
on the left side of the rear panel.
2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power cord to the socket 
of the power adapter.
3 Connect the power cord to a nearby main supply socket.
4 Where power redundancy is required, repeat steps 1 to 3 for a second power adapter. 
To  disconnect a power adapter
1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply.
 
Note: If you are replacing one of dual power adapters during operation, it is not necessary to 
also remove power from the other adapter. 
2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the CCS-
PRO4 unit.
3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the switch. As the body of the plug 
slides back, it will release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug. 
IMPORTANT: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information 
given within the Safety information section of this guide. In particular, do not use 
an unearthed power socket or extension cable.
Note: Both the switch and its power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become 
warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate 
to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 
40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface 
temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade. 
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