ADDER SmartView X PRO Manual

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 60To edit the menu names and configuration settings:
You may open the XPRODATA.CSV using a spreadsheet program such as
Microsoft Excel. The format of a typical file is shown below. You will see that the
computer names (rows) are tabulated against the user profiles (columns). To grant a
user access to a computer, enter the value 1 in the box that is common to the
computer’s row and the user’s column. To deny access, leave this box blank. To add
extra users, add...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 614.21 Switching channels by sending RS232 data
You can switch the SmartView XPro remotely by sending RS232 data to the serial
communications port (located on the rear panel adjacent to the power connectors).
All data should be sent using the following RS232 protocol.
Baud: 19200, bits: 8, stopbits: 1, parity:none
No handshaking is implemented but valid command characters will be echoed back
to the sender.
The top nibble (4 bits) of the command byte defines the user...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 625. Upgrading the SmartViews firmwareThe SmartView XPro uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware
code to be upgraded by the user. New keyboards, mice operating systems and
drivers are being launched all the time. From time to time the SmartViews firmware
will be updated to provide support for these new devices. You can take advantage of
these upgrades free of charge during the warranty period.
Upgrades are performed by connecting a PCs serial port to...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 63To perform a flash upgrade on the SmartView XPro:
Step 1 - Prepare your computers
Ensure that you have saved any important work on the connected computers. The
SmartView XPro can be upgraded whilst attached to live systems but remember that
the mouse connections will probably need to be reconstituted after the upgrade is
finished (see sections 4.13 and 2.9). Where possible, mission critical servers should
be switched off or disconnected before performing an...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 64Step 4 - Power off the SmartView XPro
Remove both power supplies from the XPro.
Step 5 - Power on the SmartView with the UPGRADE switch ON
Attach the power adapter to the SmartView whilst the UPGRADE switch is ON. The
green USER display should now show a lower case u. This indicates that the
SmartView is ready to be upgraded.
The display should now show:Step 6 - Run the upgrade program
The latest version of the SmartView XPro firmware is available from the Adder...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 653) A data file that tells the upgrade program (SVXPRO.EXE) which binary code files
(HEX files) to download to the SmartView XPro and where to put each file.
Theoretically this DAT file can be modified so that only certain processors are
upgraded but do not do this unless specifically instructed by Adder technical
support.
e.g.4X16V129.DAT
Like the hex files, the first three digits represent the model number (e.g. 2X8
represents a SmartView 2XPro with 8 computer...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 66Follow the instructions given on the screen to perform the upgrade. When the
upgrade is complete the program will confirm that the upgrade has been successful
and then quit.
Step 7 - Switch the UPGRADE key to the OFF position and cycle the power
Switch the UPGRADE switch on the rear of the SmartView to the OFF position and
disconnect the power. When the power is re-applied the SmartView will operate
using the new firmware.
Some useful issues to bear in mind when...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 67Appendix A.  Cable and connector
specificationsIMPORTANT NOTEThe maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices andcables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specifiedbelow with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If youexperience problems try using shorter cables.A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XPro
Cable specification:
All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 68A3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 to 16
Cable specifications:
Video - 15 pin high density male D connector to 15 pin high density male D
connector wired as a standard VGA PC to monitor cable. There are two types
commonly available. The best type cables which will give excellent quality are
constructed with coaxial cable cores. Cheaper ‘data’ cables are often used, but can
degrade video quality if used over longer distances. Avoid using data cables longer
than 2 metres...

SmartView XProInstallation and UsePage 69Cables should be no longer than 30 metres.
NOTE - There are several common wiring specifications for 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pinserial adapters. If you have an adapter that has been supplied with a mouse it mayhave a completely different internal wiring to that shown above and may not becompatible with the SmartViewRecommended cables:
3-in-1 keyboard, video and mouse combination cable - For convenience,
neatness and high video quality we recommend the Adder brand...