ADDER TS4 Manual
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SECT 1 Contents Welcome Introduction.........................................................................\�.........2 Automatic.switching.between.systems ..................................2 How.does.Synchrony.work? .........................................................3 Synchrony.configuration.tips ..................................................3 Standard.items .........................................................................\�.....4 Additional.and.optional.items .....................................................4 Installation Locations.........................................................................\�..............5 Mounting.........................................................................\�.............5 Making.connections .....................................................................6 System.connections.. ................................................................6 Keyboard.and.mouse.connections ..........................................7 Optional.power.supply.connections .......................................7 Remote.control.connections ...................................................7 Installing.Synchrony .....................................................................8 Connections.for.Synchrony .....................................................8 Configuration.for.Synchrony ..................................................9 Configuration.switch.settings ....................................................12 Hot.plugging.and. mouse.restoration ...................................13 Operation The.SYSTEM.readout..............................................................14 Selecting.systems ........................................................................14 Configuration.options ................................................................15 Setting.(or.changing).a.password .........................................15 Changing.hotkeys ..................................................................15 Mouse.button.switching.modes ...........................................16 All.channel/active.channel.cycling ........................................16 Resetting.and.restoring.default.settings ..............................16 Upgrading.........................................................................\�.....17 Further information Troubleshooting.........................................................................\�18 Getting.assistance .......................................................................18 Upgrade.cable.pin.out ...............................................................18 Safety.information .....................................................................19 Warranty.........................................................................\�............19 Emissions.and.Immunity .............................................................20
Automatic switching between systems When used with Synchrony software, the Adder TS4 allows automatic switching between the connected systems and screens. The switching between the systems is determined primarily by the position of the mouse cursor. As the cursor exceeds the periphery of one screen, control is seamlessly switched to the next screen/system. This operation requires all of the systems to run the Synchrony utility and one of them to be designated as the ‘primary’. Additionally, a serial link is required between the primary system and the Adder TS4. SECT 2 RC4 Remote control allows the main unit to be neatly concealed amongst the cabling. Welcome Introduction The Adder TS4 is a robust keyboard and mouse switch created specifically for trading floors and control rooms, where information must be controlled across numerous systems and screens. The TS4 allows a single keyboard and mouse to fulfil the function that previously required four separate sets. This provides immediate savings in both desk space and also the time required to access information spread across up to four systems and screens. Switching between the systems connected to the Adder TS4 can be achieved in five different ways:• The Adder TS4 unit SELECT button • The optional RC4 Remote control selector • Keyboard hotkey combinations • Mouse button combinations • Automatic switching using the Synchrony utility (see below) Single keyboard and mouse are common to all of the systems and are electronically connected to the required one using any of four switching methods. Switching can be initiated from either the keyboard or mouse in addition to the TS4 unit or optional remote control. TS4 unit The display clearly shows which system is currently connected to the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and mouse are electronically linked through to the currently selected system. The video displays are connected directly to their respective systems as usual. The keyboard and mouse ports of each system, however, are connected to the TS4 unit. PC1(PRIMARY)PC2P www.adder.comSELECTSYSTEM TS4 unit Serial (RS3) link between switch and primary system See page 3 for further details: How.does.Synchrony.work?
3 How does Synchrony work? Synchrony is a small software utility that runs on each of your computer systems and continually tracks the current mouse cursor position. One system is designated as the ‘primary’ and the other systems use standard network links to report their mouse cursor information back to it. The primary system has an extra communication link directly to the Adder TS4 switch. When the Synchrony utility detects that the cursor has moved over the edge of a screen boundary, it instructs (via the primary computer) the Adder TS4 to switch the common keyboard and mouse through to the appropriate computer. The Adder TS4 and Synchrony combination minimises any potential security risks in two important ways:• The network messages flowing between the systems contain only benign cursor positioning reports. • All keyboard and real mouse data flow only through the direct keyboard and mouse connections via the Adder TS4, not via the network. The Synchrony utility provides straightforward configuration in which you can define the connected systems, their network identities and their r\�elevant switching scenarios. The primary system runs Synchrony in server mode whereas the other systems run Synchrony within its client mode. Synchrony configuration tips In combination with the installation instructions provided with the Synchrony utility, please consider these configuration tips: • You are recommended to use a native serial port or third-party serial card on the primary system. USB to serial adapters will work, but won’t provide such a rapid switching action between systems. • Option switch 5 is used to place the Adder TS4 into Synchrony mode, however, the setup switches are only consulted during the power on phase, or when the TS4 is reset using option switch 8. Moving option switch 5 whilst the unit is on will have no effect. • For each system, the screen name that you enter in the Synchrony setup must be the name that identifies the system on the network (it cannot\� be random). In Windows this can be found in My Computer > Properties > Computer Name. Alternatively, you can discover the screen name by running the Synchrony software and selecting “Advanced”. The computer name of the current computer is then shown in the Screen Name field. PC1(PRIMARY)PC2PC3PC4 www.adder.comSELECTSYSTEMADDER Full instructions on how to install and configure Synchrony, please see the Installing.Synchrony section in this guide. Cursor position data sent to primary system via standard network links Cursor currently active on system PC4 Switching commands sent from primary system via special serial link The primary system runs the Synchrony utility in Server mode. All other systems run the utility in Client mode. Common keyboard and mouse links switched through to the currently active system (PC4)
4 Optional power supply (required only when long cables are used) plus country-specific mains cable Adder P/N: PSU-IEC-5VDC-APS/-style keyboard/mouse cable, metres (two required per system) Adder P/N: VSC3 Standard items Additional and optional items Adder TS4 unit CCPU converter (required when connecting to a system that uses a USB keyboard and mouse - two VSC3 cables are also required) Adder P/N: CCPU RC4 Remote control plus link cable(not usable when Synchrony auto switching is in use) Sychrony/flash upgrade link cable Converter for connecting a SUN computer to the Adder TS4 (not pictured) Adder P/N: CCSUN CD-ROM
5 Installation Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the positio\�n of the Adder TS4 unit:• Situate the Adder TS4 unit close to the systems to which it will be connected. The Adder TS4 does not require a power supply providing that its connection cables are no longer than 2 metres. • Thanks to the remote control, the Adder TS4 unit can be situated out of sight within the cabling cradle of a desk or adjacent to the systems. \� • Consult the precautions listed within the Safety.information section. SECT 3 Mounting Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable to mount the Adder TS4 unit in place, either: • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or • Amongst the cabling at the rear of the desk.
Making connections Connections to the Adder TS4 unit do not need to follow the precise order given in this user guide, although if one or more systems must be hot-plugged, connect these after all other connections have been made. System connections To connect a system (PS/-style connections) Note: Two Adder VSC3 link cables are required per connected system. 1 Ensure that the computer system to be connected is switched off and power is removed from the Adder TS4. (Note: If it is not possible to switch off systems prior to connection,\� then a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse restoration section for more details). 2 At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach a VSC3 link cable to the (purple) keyboard socket of port 1. To connect a system (USB-style connections) Note: Two Adder VSC3 link cables plus one CCP2U converter are required per connected system. 1 At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach a VSC3 link cable to the (purple) keyboard socket of port 1. 2 Attach the other end of the VSC3 link cable to the inline keyboard socket of the CCP2U converter. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the mouse connection (green) between the Adder TS4 port 1 and the CCP2U converter. 3 Attach the other end of the VSC3 link cable to the keyboard socket (usually coloured purple) on the first system. 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the mouse connection (green) between the Adder TS4 port 1 and the first system. Note: For neatness and accessibility it is advisable to join the keyboar\�d and mouse link cables, that lead to each system, using several cable ties. 5 Repeat the above steps for systems 2, 3 and 4 to the corresponding ports of the Adder TS4. If any systems do not have PS/2-style keyboard and mouse connectors, please use an Adder CCP2U converter, as discussed opposite. Note: For neatness and accessibility it is advisable to join the keyboar\�d and mouse link cables, that lead to each system, using several cable ties. 4 Attach the USB connector of the CCP2U converter to a vacant USB socket o\�f the first system. 5 Repeat the above steps for any other system that requires USB connections. USB port on system Adder CCPU converter Keyboard and mouse link cables from Adder TS4 Symbols indicate the keyboard and mouse sockets
Keyboard and mouse connections To connect a keyboard and mouse 1 At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach the connector from the keyboard to the purple socket that is closest to the power input socket. 2 At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach the connector from the mouse to the green socket that is closest to the power input socket. Remote control connections The remote control unit can be used to provide manual switching between systems. Note: The remote control cannot be used in conjunction with the Adder TS\�4 when a Synchrony auto switching link is being used because they both use\� the same switching socket. To connect the remote control 1 On the underside of the Adder TS4 unit, ensure that switch 5 is switched OFF. Note: The switch settings are consulted by the unit only during its power up phase, i.e. when power is first supplied by a keyboard socket\� of a powered system. Therefore, change the setting while the unit is disconnected or use switch 8 to force a reset, whereupon the other switc\�hes will be consulted. 2 Locate the remote control unit and the remote control cable. Attach the smaller of the two cable connectors to the socket at the rear of the remote control. 3 At the other end of the cable, attach the larger connector to the socket\� on the end of the Adder TS4 unit. Optional power supply connections Note: The Adder TS4 can obtain its power from the keyboard connections of any of the four connected systems. Thus, an external power supply is not req\�uired unless the connection cables used exceed 2 metres. Important: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information g\�iven within the Safety.information section of this guide. In particular, do not use an unearthed power socket or extension cable. To connect the optional power supply 1 Attach the output connector of the power supply (country specific power supplies are available) to the socket on the far left of the rear panel of the Adder TS4. 2 When all other connections have been made, connect the main body of the \� power supply to a nearby earthed mains socket.
Installing Synchrony This section covers the connections, switch setting and software installation procedures required to use the Synchrony application with the Adder TS4 unit. Connections for Synchrony When using the Synchrony software utility to provide automatic system switching (according to mouse movements) it is necessary to link the Adder TS4 to the designated ‘primary’ system that will run the software utility. Note: The remote control cannot be used in conjunction with the Adder TS\�4 when a Synchrony auto switching link is being used because they both use\� the same switching socket. To connect the Synchrony serial link cable1 Locate the Synchrony serial link cable. 2 Attach the smaller of the two cable connectors to a vacant serial port s\�ocket on the designated ‘primary’ computer system. 3 At the other end of the cable, attach the larger connector to the socket\� on the end of the Adder TS4 unit. 4 On the underside of the Adder TS4 unit, remember to set switch 5 to ON to enable the auto switching mode. 12345678 ON Vacant serial port on designated primary system Change switch 5 to ON • For application setup details, please refer to Configuration.for.Synchrony starting on the next page. • For more information about how.the.Synchrony.system.works, please refer to page 3.
Configuration for Synchrony To correctly configure Synchrony, you need to install a copy on each system, configure one as the server and the rest as clients. You then need to define the relationships between the screens so that Synchrony knows when to switch, and to which screen. To configure Synchrony 1 Locate the Synchrony zip file on the supplied Adder CD-ROM (issue v6.0e or later) or download it from the adder.com website. 2 Unzip the file and place the resulting group of files within a ‘Synchrony’ folder on each of the computer systems that are connected to the Adder TS4 unit. 3 On each system, run the ‘synchrony.exe’ file. The main Synchrony window will be displayed: 4 First, you need to discover the fixed ‘Hostname’ of each system \�as these will be used to address each of them on the network. Click the ‘Info’ button to display the following dialog box: This is where you will register each computer (including the primary system itself) and define the positional relationships between their monitor screens. continued Note the ‘Hostname’ as you will need to reference this system using this name. Repeat this procedure within the copy of Synchrony on each system. 5 On the ‘primary system’ only (the one that has its serial port co\�nnected to the Adder TS4 unit), select the ‘Use this computer as the server...’ radio button and then click the ‘Configure’ button: The Synchrony application consists of three main files plus other supporting items. The three files are as follows: Synchrony.exe The main file used to perform the initial configuration. Synchronyc.exe This is the application file that runs on the client systems. Synchronys.exe This is the application file that runs on the server system.