ADDER FreeFlow Manual

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Optional RC4 remote control
The optional RC4 remote control unit (full part number: RC4-8P8C) can \
be used 
to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. T\
he 
RC4 remote control is supplied with a 3 metre cable that is used to link\
 with the 
OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the switch.       
To connect the remote control
1	 Connect	either	end	of	the	supplied	cable	to	the	socket	at	the	rear	of	the	
RC4 remote control. 
2	 Connect	the	other	end	of	the	cable	to	the	OPTIONS port on the rear panel of 
the switch.
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Patch cable  Adder P/N: VSC23 (Included in RC4-8P8C kit)
Using the RC4 with the CCS-XB module
When	the	optional	CCS-XB	LED	monitor	indicator	module	is	used	with	the	
CCS4-USB switch, it requires permanent use of the latter’s OPTIONS port which 
would otherwise be used to attach the RC4 remote.
However, the CCS-XB module has an output port that provides a link throu\
gh to 
the OPTIONS port (to which it is connected) that can be used to attach the RC4 
remote.
To connect the remote control to the CCS-XB module     
1	 Once	you	have	used	the	Adder	FreeFlow	utility	to	program	the	CCS4-USB	
switch (see the section Configuring LED monitor indicators), unplug the 
flash	upgrade	cable	from	the	TO KEYPAD OR PC port of the CCS-XB module. 
2	 Use	the	patch	cable	supplied	with	the	RC4	kit	to	link	the	RC4	to	the	TO 
KEYPAD OR PC port of the CCS-XB module. 
  The RC4 remote can now be used in the usual manner to select the require\
d 
channels.
 Note: If any reprogramming of the CCS4-USB is required, you will need to\
 
temporarily disconnect the RC4 unit to allow the computer to be reattach\
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Optional LED monitor indicator connections
The	optional	CCS-XB	module	enables	you	to	add	LED	(Light	Emitting	Diode)	monitor	
indicators to each of your video display screens to show which are activ\
e.
Note: The CCS4-USB switch requires firmware version 2.0 or later to be\
 installed. 
Please see here for details about how to check.
The optional CCS-XB module connects to the OPTIONS port of the main CCS4-
USB	switch.	Each	individual	LED	monitor	indicator	then	connects	to	one	of	the	
ten ports on the CCS-XB module. 
Notes: The CCS-XB module MUST be connected before the switch is powered \
on, otherwise the module will not be recognised. Also, if the module is \
temporarily disconnected from the switch during operation, communication\
 
between the two will cease and the switch will need to be re-powered wit\
h the 
CCS-XB module attached. 
Before operation of the LED indicators can occur, it is necessary to tem\
porarily 
connect the CCS4-USB switch to a Windows computer. This will allow you t\
o 
use the Adder Free-Flow application to program the required operation of\
 the 
switch. Please see Configuring LED monitor indicators for details about using 
the Adder Free-Flow configuration application.  
To connect the CCS-XB module and monitor indicators
1	 Remove	power	from	the	switch.	Use	the	flat	cable	supplied	with	the	CCS-XB	
kit to link the module to the OPTIONS port of the CCS4-USB switch.
 Note: If the optional RC4 remote control is connected to the OPTIONS port, 
remove this first. It can be attached to the CCS-XB module later (see\
 here).
2	 Link	each	LED	monitor	indicator	to	a	port	on	the	CCS-XB	
module	-	ports	1	to	4	are	most	commonly	used.
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Adder CCS4-USB switch
Link cable  Adder P/N: VSC46 (Included in CCS-XB kit)
Adder CCS-XB module
3	 You	need	to	tell	the	CCS4-USB	which	LED	
monitor indicator to illuminate (and in which 
colour) for each channel. To do this connect 
your computer to the TO KEYPAD OR PC port 
of the CCS-XB module (while it remains 
connected to the CCS4-USB switch). Please 
see the section Configuring LED monitor 
indicators.
4 Apply power to the switch.
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LED monitor indicator with 3 metre lead
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Insert the lead for the first indicator into port 1
Each indicator has a self adhesive Velcro tab to assist with mounting on your video displays. 
Flash upgrade cable  Adder P/N: VSC40 (Included in CCS4-USB kit)
Connect to a vacant serial port on your computer
Note: If required, 
the PC connection 
can be removed 
once programming 
is complete.    
						

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Checking the CCS4-USB firmware version
In order to operate correctly with the CCS-XB, it is important that your\
 CCS4-
USB	has	firmware	version	2.0	(or	greater)	installed.	If	in	doubt	you	can	check	the	
firmware version of your CCS4-USB as follows:
1		With	your	CCS4-USB	powered	on	and	with	a	USB	keyboard	attached,	press	
and hold the COMPUTER button for roughly six seconds until the display 
shows C.
2		On	the	connected	keyboard,	press	F followed by 1 and then press Enter. 
The digits of the firmware version will be shown in sequence with a sh\
ort 
pause between each. For instance 1 > 0 > 2 means that the firmware 
version is 1.02 and requires an upgrade.
3  Press E and then press Enter to return the CCS4-USB to normal operation.
 If your CCS4-USB unit does require a firmware upgrade, please refer to\
 the 
Performing upgrades section.   
						

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Switching control by computer
The OPTIONS port allows an external serial input, typically from a computer, to 
control the selection of the various channels. You can use either the su\
pplied 
flash	upgrade	cable	(part	number	VSC40)	or	alternatively	construct	a	custom	
cable to link the CCS4-USB switch and the computer. For pin-out details \
of the 
custom cable, see Appendix 1.
Upon receipt of the correct code, the CCS4-USB will switch immediately t\
o the 
appropriate channel.
Connecting a computer for remote control
The cable link from the computer needs to connect the transmit (TXD) l\
ine of 
the computer to the receive (RXD) input of the CCS4-USB and also link \
the 
ground terminals (GND) of the two devices. See Appendix 1 for details.  
To connect a computer remote control
1	 Use	the	supplied	flash	upgrade	cable	to	link	the	OPTIONS port on the rear 
panel of the CCS4-USB switch and a vacant serial port on the computer.
Serial port parameter settings
Ensure	that	the	chosen	serial	port	is	configured	to	the	following:
•	 Baud	rate:		 1200
•	 Data	bits:		 8
•	 Stop	bit:		 1
•	 Parity:	 	 None	
Channel selection codes
  ASCII  Character Hex Decimal
•	 Channel	1:		 ‘1’	 0x31	 49
•	 Channel	2:		 ‘2’	 0x32	 50
•	 Channel	3:		 ‘3’	 0x33	 51
•	 Channel	4:		 ‘4’	 0x34	 52
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Note: If the optional CCS-XB module is used with the CCS4-USB, connect t\
he 
computer instead to the TO KEYPAD OR PC port on the CCS-XB module.     
						

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 Set the OPTIONS port baud rate
	 1200
	 2400
	 9600
	 19200
 38400
 57600
	 115200
	 Enter	the	Functions menu
 Show current firmware version
 Reset configuration to factory defaults ( is displayed momentarily)
	 Enter	the	Hotkey menu
 Ctrl + Alt
 Ctrl + Shift
 Alt + Shift
 Right Alt
 Alt
 Left Ctrl + Alt
 Right Ctrl + Alt
 Hotkeys disabled
 Set a new password for use with the lock mode
	 Enter	the	Switch Mode menu
 All
	 K/M	+	Speaker
	 K/M	only
 Speaker only
	 USB1	only
	 USB2	only
	 Enter	the	User Preferences menu
	 Enable	mouse	switching
 Disable mouse switching
 Cycle all ports (when using ‘Hotkey + Tab’ or ‘Autoscan’)
 Cycle only active ports (when using ‘Hotkey + Tab’ or ‘Autosca\
n’)
You can press  
at any point to exit 
from an option and 
return to the main 
menu (  ) section.
Configuration
Using the configuration menu
The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the\
 
CCS4-USB switch capabilities.  
To use the configuration menu
During normal use, the seven segment display on the control panel shows \
the 
number of the currently selected computer channel. From this condition, \
enter 
configuration mode as follows:
1	 Press	and	hold	the	control	panel	COMPUTER button for roughly six seconds. 
The display will show: 
2	 On	the	keyboard,	press	the	letter	key	for	the	required	menu	section,	e.g.	
 The display will show the pressed letter, e.g.      
3 Press the number of the required setting, e.g. 
 The display will show the pressed number, e.g.  
4 Press  to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.
 The display will show: 
5	 You	can	now	continue	with	your	next	configuration	change	(go	to	step	2),	
or exit from the configuration menu (see below).
To exit the configuration menu and save changes
•	 Press	 and then press  to exit and save changes.
To exit the configuration menu without saving
•	 Press	either	of	the	front	panel	buttons.		
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General configuration
Changing hotkeys
CCS4-USB switches use  and  as their standard hotkeys. These can be 
changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the install\
ation.
To change the hotkeys 
1	 Enter	the	Configuration menu. 
2	 Press	 to enter the Hotkey menu and then press either: 
  to choose Ctrl + Alt
  to choose Ctrl + Shift
  to choose Alt + Shift
  to choose Right Alt
3 Press  to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.
4 Press  and then  to exit the menu and save changes. 
Mouse switching
You can enable or disable mouse switching to suit your installation requ\
irements.
To enable/disable mouse switching 
1	 Enter	the	Configuration menu. 
2	 Press	 to enter the User Preferences menu and then press either: 
  to Enable mouse switching
  to Disable mouse switching
3 Press  to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.
4 Press  and then  to exit the menu and save changes. 
Miscellaneous functions
To reset configuration to factory defaults
1	 Enter	the	Configuration menu. 
2	 Press	 to enter the Functions menu
3 Press  and then . The display will show  momentarily.
4 Press  and then  to exit the menu and save changes.
To show the current firmware version
1	 Enter	the	Configuration menu. 
2	 Press	 to enter the Functions menu
3 Press  and then .
 The display will blank for a short while and then the major number of th\
e 
firmware revision will be shown. The display will blank again and then\
 show 
the first digit of the minor number. Following another blank, the seco\
nd 
digit of the minor number will be displayed. e.g.  1  0 
 2  equals v1.02
4 Press  and then  to exit the menu and save changes.
To set a new password
1	 Enter	the	Configuration menu. 
2	 Press	 and then . The display will show 
3	 Enter	 a	new	 password	 and	then	. See To lock access to the computers.
4 Press  and then  to exit the menu and save changes.
OPTIONS port speed
You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port.
To change the OPTIONS port speed 
1	 Enter	the	Configuration menu. 
2	 Press	 to enter the Hotkey menu and then press either: 
  to choose 1200 
  to choose 2400
  to choose 9600
  to choose 19200
3 Press  to accept the setting and return to the main menu section.
4 Press  and then  to exit the menu and save changes.
  to choose Alt
  to choose Left Ctrl + Alt
  to choose Right Ctrl + Alt
  to disable the Hotkeys
  to choose 38400
  to choose 57600
  to choose 115200   
						

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Free-Flow configuration
Installing the Free-Flow configuration application
The Free-Flow configuration application is available for download from\
 the 
Adder website (www.adder.com).
1	 Install	the	application	onto	any	computer	(not	necessarily	one	of	the	four	
computers linked to the CCS4-USB switch) that has a vacant serial port.\
 Run 
the installation application and follow the on-screen instructions.
2	Use	the	supplied	flash	upgrade	cable	(VSC40)	to	link	the	computer	serial 
port to the CCS4-USB OPTIONS port. If the optional CCS-XB module is 
connected to the OPTIONS port, then instead connect the upgrade cable 
between the computer serial port and the TO KEYPAD OR PC port of the 
CCS-XB module (see Optional LED monitor indicator connections for 
details).
3 Run the installation application and follow the on-screen instructions. \
Once 
installed, start the Free-Flow application. It may report that it is ‘Unable to 
communicate with the device’. If so:
a Click the OK button, whereupon the Free-Flow window will open. 
b Select Configure > Connection... to display the Communication 
configuration dialog. 
c In the first tab, select the Serial connection. The Network option is 
used only for the CCS-PRO4 switch.
d In the Serial tab, check that the COM port setting matches the serial 
port on your computer to which the CCS4-USB switch is connected. The 
switch’s standard baud rate is 1200.  
e If required, test the connection. Select Configure > Send Layout 
to Switch. If no error message is returned then you can assume the 
connection is working.  
Configuring a standard Free-Flow system
Use the Free-Flow application to declare the display screens and their p\
ositions 
relative to each other. Then download the configuration to the CCS4-US\
B switch.
1	On the icon bar, click the red, green, blue and yellow screen icons (or\
 use 
the Screens menu) to add the required number of display screens to the 
map area: 
1A2A3A4A1A2A
3A4A1A
2A3A4A
 Note: By default, the Free-Flow screen will automatically add four scree\
ns 
in a straight row (1A2A3A4A), each at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. You 
can edit or delete these screens as required.
2	 Arrange	the	coloured	rectangular	screen	representations	to	mimic	the	
physical layout of the actual displays, for example: 
See also Additional 
Free-Flow operations 
and settings
(Windows PC required)
 The important thing is to define where each screen edge abuts to the n\
ext 
so that the CCS4-USB switch can determine the correct moments to switch \
channels. 
 Use the small black squares around the perimeter of each highlighted scr\
een 
representation to change their size or stretch them.
 Note: The numbering of the screen representations relate directly to the\
 four 
channels on the CCS4-USB switch.
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3 Double-click on each screen representation to set the screen resolution \
and, 
optionally,	add	a	screen	name	and/or	configure	an	LED	monitor	indicator:	
 The screen resolutions are not critical but they enable the CCS4-USB 
switch to accurately map the movement of the mouse onto corresponding 
movements of the pointer across the screens. The screen names, if used, \
are 
not downloaded to the CCS4-USB switch.
	 If	you	need	to	configure	an	LED	monitor	indicator,	click	the	LED	Setup	tab.	
Please see Configuring LED monitor indicators for details.
4 When the screen map is complete and accurately matches the true layout 
of the display screens, click File and choose the Save option to store a copy 
of the layout. The layout will be stored as a ‘Free-Flow Config fi\
le’ with the 
extension: .ffc
5	 Ensure	that	the	optional	upgrade	cable	is	correctly	installed	-	see	Installing 
the Free-Flow configuration application.
6 To send the configuration, click the Configure menu and choose the Send 
Layout to Switch option. 
•	 If	the	download	is	successful,	the	screen	representations	will	briefly	turn 	
grey and the upper four indicators on the CCS4-USB switch will begin to 
scroll across (they will continue to do this while Free-Flow mode is en\
abled).
•	 If	the	download	is	unsuccessful,	a	message	dialog	will	explain	that	it	is 	
‘Unable to communicate with the device’. Check the upgrade cable, 
check that the correct serial port is selected and check that the connec\
tion 
speed shown within the utility matches that of the CCS4-USB switch.    
See also Additional 
Free-Flow operations 
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Multi-Monitor Free-Flow configuration
Installing drivers and multi-monitor config app
In	order	to	use	Multi-Monitor	mode	you	will	need	to	install	a	Multi-Monitor	
Free-Flow driver (available for download from the Adder website www.adder.
com/products/adder-freeflow#downloads) onto each PC that has multiple 
monitors attached.
1	 On	each	multiple	monitor	PC,	run	the	downloaded	file.	After	accepting	the	
licence agreement you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. 
Either	accept	the	suggested	location	or	change	it,	as	necessary.
(Windows only)
 Note: The Install for all users option should be ticked if there are more  
than one user account on the PC and all need to use Free-Flow.
2	 The	options	available	during	installation	are	as	follows:
•	Full Install, (this is recommended), or
•	 Options	to	install	individually:
•	Configuration App.  
This is the Free-Flow application and needs to be installed only on the \
PC that will be used to set up the CCS4-USB switch via the supplied 
flash upgrade cable (VSC40) and OPTIONS port.
•	Visual C++ Runtime 
The C++ runtime library is a windows component that is required by 
the multi-monitor driver in order to run its helper applications. It is \
pre-installed with Windows but is offered here as an option as you 
may want to keep an older version already installed on your system, 
or you may already have a newer version in your copy of Windows. 
•	Drivers. 
Multi-Monitor Free-Flow drivers that are required on each PC that will 
be using Multi-Monitor.   
 Choose the required components and click the Next > button.  
3 Once the chosen components have been installed, click the Finish button.
 Note: On the PC that will be used to set up the CCS4-USB switch, you can\
 
optionally tick ‘Click to run the Free-Flow Configuration Applicati\
on’ in the 
lower left corner to immediately begin using Free-Flow - see Configuring 
multiple monitors on the next page for details. 
 Note: On each PC that you installed the driver, a process called  
mumoapp.exe will remain running.   
						

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Configuring multiple monitors
Multi-Monitor	configuration	is	similar	to	normal	Free-Flow	setup	except	that	you	
can add more than one display per PC, up to a total of eight per machine\
.
Note: It is necessary to install a driver on each PC that has multiple d\
isplays - see 
Installing drivers and multi-monitor config app on the previous page.   
1	 Use	the	supplied	flash	upgrade	cable	(VSC40)	to	link	the	computer	serial port 
to the CCS4-USB OPTIONS port. If the optional CCS-XB module is connected 
to the OPTIONS port, then instead connect the upgrade cable between the 
computer serial port and the TO KEYPAD OR PC port of the CCS-XB module 
(see Optional LED monitor indicator connections for details).  
2	 If	it	is	not	already	running,	start	the	Free-Flow	configuration	application.	
3 On the icon bar, click the red, green, blue and yellow screen icons (or\
 use the 
Screens menu) to add the required number of display screens per computer to 
the map area. 
	 For	example,	to	add	two	monitors	for	PC	1,	click	the	red	computer	icon	
twice. The two red monitor representations will be placed side by side w\
ithin 
the Free-Flow map area.  
4 Arrange the coloured rectangular screen representations to mimic the 
physical layout of the actual displays. For example, you may wish to hav\
e 
the	two	screens	of	PC1	side	by	side,	with	the	two	screen	screens	of	PC2	
below	them	(as	shown	left),	or	some	other	arrangement	to	reflect	the	actual	
positions of the physical monitor screens.   
 The important thing is to define where each screen edge abuts to the n\
ext 
so that the CCS4-USB switch can determine the correct moments to switch \
channels. 
 Use the small black squares around the perimeter of each highlighted scr\
een 
representation to change their size or stretch them.
 Note: The numbers of the screen representations relate directly to the f\
our 
channels on the CCS4-USB switch, while the letters relate to the screen \
hierarchy attached to any single computer (i.e. A is primary, B is seco\
ndary, 
etc.).
5 Continue from step 3 of the standard Free-Flow configuration 
instructions.