ADDERLink X100 Manual P

							
REMOTE
ADDER
®
T OL O C A L
P OW E R

Adder	X00	Extender	Set	
User.Guide
contents   
						

							
welcome
contents
installation
 
& operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information

Contents
Welcome
Introduction.........................................................................\
.........2
Installation & Operation
Connections.........................................................................\
.........4
Cable.length.advice
.................................................................4
Connections.at.the.CAM.(local).unit
......................................5
Connections.at.the.X100.(remote).module
............................6
Operation.........................................................................\
.............8
General.use
.........................................................................\
.....8
Locking.and.unlocking.the.system
.........................................8
Special configuration
Configuration.........................................................................\
......9
What.are.hotkeys?
..............................................................9
Entering,.using.and.exiting.configuration.mode
..............9
Password.setting
....................................................................10
Hot.plugging.and.mouse.restoration
...................................11
Which.restore.setting.do.I.use?
........................................11
Microsoft.and.Logitech.-specific.mouse.settings
.................11
Video.compensation.( sharpness.and.brightness)
.................12
Miscellaneous.settings
...........................................................13
Performing.flash.upgrades
........................................................14
Further information
Getting.assistance.......................................................................15
Warranty.........................................................................\
............16
Safety.information
.....................................................................16
Radio.Frequency.Energy
............................................................17
HT 
						

							
welcome
contents
installation
 
& operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information

PSU
X100CAM
PC
AUDIO*
USB
VIDEO
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
Welcome
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Adder X100 extender 
set. These compact modules allow you to place the 
controlling keyboard, video monitor and mouse 
more than 100 metres from a computer system. 
The range topping X100A module also allows you 
to extend your audio accessories away from your 
computer.
   X00	 X00A
 PS/2 keyboard connection 	 
 PS/2 mouse connection 	 
 Video connection 	 
 Audio connection 	 
 Brightness control 	 
 Sharpness control 	 
	 	 -PS/P	 -USB/P
 PS/2 keyboard connection 	
 PS/2 mouse connection 	
 Video connection 	 
	Audio connection* 	 
 USB connection 	 
Two types of remote X100 modules are available 
and two types of local CAMs can be chosen. These 
local and remote modules can be used in varying 
combinations to suit your requirements. The long 
distance link between the modules is made via 
Category 5, 5e or 6 twisted pair cabling.
Special circuitry within the remote module allows 
you to make adjustments to the sharpness and 
brightness settings to suit your own preferences. 
* only when supplied with X100A
X00
	or
X00A -PS/P	or
-USB/P
e.g.	
X00A	-PS/P
HT 
						

							
welcome
contents
installation
 
& operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information

Supplied items
CD-ROM
Four	self-adhesive	rubber	feetPower	adapter	
and	country-	
specific	power	
lead
Computer	Access	Module	(CAM)
X00	Module
Package	variants	
X100-PS2/P  Standard X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100-USB/P 
Standard X100 with USB CAM
X100A-PS2/P  Audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100A-USB/P  Audio-equipped X100 with USB CAM
Note: CAMs with connections 
suitable for Sun Computers are 
available under special order. 
						

							
welcome
contents
installation 
 
&operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information

Installation & Operation
Connections
Installation of the X100 modules is straightforward and minimal configuration 
requirements in most cases. The moulded CAM (Computer Access Module) 
connects directly to the system, while the remote X100 module is at the other 
end of the twisted pair cable and attaches to the keyboard, mouse, etc.
• 
Connections.at.the.CAM.(local).unit
• Connections.at.the.X100.(remote).module
Cable length advice
The X100 modules support twisted-pair structured cabling within categories 
5, 5e and 6. Of these three cable types, category 5 generally provides the best 
transmission of video signals because its four pairs of conductors are the most 
evenly twisted. 
Category 5e and 6 cables use conductor pairs that are unevenly twisted in order 
to combat interference effects encountered within higher frequency networks. 
While these uneven twists work well for Ethernet signals, they can impose 
problems for the video signals transceived by the X100 modules. The X100 
modules send the red, green and blue video signals on separate twisted pairs 
within the cable. If any of the colour signals are made to travel slightly further 
or shorter distances than the others, the result is seen as mis-aligned colours on 
screen. This is called skew and becomes more noticeable as cable runs become 
longer and screen resolutions/refresh rates increase. 
As an approximate guide, you should expect the following maximum cable 
lengths (achievable at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz):
Category	5	 Category	5e	or	6
100m ¹   50 to 100m ¹
¹ length limited by skew in the cable. 
HT 
						

							
welcome
contents
installation 
 
&operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information
5
Connections at the CAM (local) unit
1  Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system to be 
connected. 
(Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection,\
 then 
a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse 
restoration section for more details).
2  Locate the required CAM and attach its video, keyboard and mouse (PS/2-
style or USB) and optional audio connectors to the relevant sockets on the 
computer system.  4 
Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of 
the CAM. The other end of the cable run will attach to 
the remote X100 module.
  
PS/2-style.keyboard	
Audio
Video
USB.keyboard/mouse
PS/2-style.mouse
A	range	of	different	
connector	combinations	
are	made	available	
by	the	various	CAM	
formats
Computer	
Access	
Module
Category	5,	5e	or	6	cable	 to	X00	module
Green	indicator	-	power	present
Yellow	indicator	-	signal	activity	
Note: CAMs derive power from the computer system via either the PS/2-style keyboard connector or USB connector. 
3 
Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the compute\
r 
system and the remote peripherals - see Cable length advice.  
						

							
welcome
contents
installation 
 
&operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information
6
Connections at the X100 (remote) module
1  Place the X100 module adjacent to the remote user location. 
2  Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and, optionally for X100A 
users, speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder X100 module. 3 
Attach the connector of the cable run leading from the CAM to the 
 
TO	LOCAL socket of the X100.
From	mouse
From	keyboard
From	video	monitor Adder	X00	
module
4 
(X100A models only) Insert the speaker connector to the light green 
coloured socket situated between the link connector and the power in 
socket.  
5  Insert the output connector of the power supply into the socket at the f\
ront 
edge of the X100 module labelled POWER. 
6  Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding 
socket of the power supply. Connect the other end of the power lead to a 
nearby mains socket.
7  Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature to eliminate 
any effects caused by the cable run. See Video.compensation for details. 
R®
www.adder.com
T OL O C A L
P OW E R
From		
power		adapter
Category	5,	5e	or	6	
cable	leading	to	the	 CAM	module
Adder	X00	
module
From		
speakers		
(X00A	models	
only) 
						

							
welcome
contents
installation 
 
&operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information

1ON423
1ON
423
ON
Determines	configuration
of	hotkeys	in	conjunction
with	switch	
Reserved	for	
future	use
OFF:	Normal	operation
ON:	Flash	upgrade
Determines	configuration	
of	hotkeys	in	conjunction	
with	switch	
Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this w\
ill 
produce normal operation.
X100 module switches
Certain aspects of operation can be affected by the switches on the X100 
module.
Switch	
OFF: Normal operation.
ON: (Before power is applied) Places the X100 module into flash upgrade 
mode so that the internal software can be changed. Please see the Flash.
upgrade section in the ‘Special configuration’ chapter.
Switches		and	
Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys (when pressed in unison) 
are to be designated as ‘hotkeys’. Hotkeys signal to the X100 module\
 that the 
next key to be pressed is a special configuration command for the module and is 
not to be passed to the computer system.
2 OFF
3 OFF   Hotkeys = CTRL and SHIFT
2 OFF
3 ON  Hotkeys = ALT and SHIFT
2 ON
3 OFF  Hotkeys = CTRL and ALT
2 ON
3 ON  Hotkeys disabled
Switch	
This switch is reserved for future use.  
						

							
welcome
contents
installation 
 
&operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information

Operation
General use
In use, the X100 modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals 
should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now up 
to 100 metres or more apart. 
In some installations, you may see some ‘shadows’ to the right of \
high contrast 
screen characters. This can be caused by an incorrectly selected sharpness setting 
and it may be necessary to make adjustments to correct this. Please see Video.
compensation.-.sharpness.and.brightnes
s in the ‘Special configuration’ 
section.
Locking and unlocking the system
In situations where the computer system (and its local CAM) can be locked away 
the X100 modules offer a viable security system to deter unauthorised use. Once 
a password has been set, a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly 
and securely detached from its peripherals. Only the correct password will 
reconnect the remote and local modules. 
To	lock	the	system 1  First set a password. For further details, please refer to the 
Password.
setting section in the ‘Special configuration’ chapter.
2  Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default, 
 and 
) along with .
The screen will go blank and the three keyboard 
indicators will begin alternately flashing between the 
‘Num Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’, and ‘Caps Lock’. This 
sequence indicates that a password is required.
To	unlock	the	system		 1  Enter the correct password and press 
.
Note: Passwords are NOT case sensitive.
Note: If an invalid password has been entered and the keyboard indicator\
s 
are not flashing as described above, press  to clear the incorrect attempt.
2  If the correct password is entered, the screen will be restored and normal 
operation can continue.
To	enable	the	video
Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys (by default,  and ) 
long with . This command will be required to restore the video if  and  
along with  is used when no password has been set.
To	disable	the	video
Simultaneously, press the currently configured hotkeys (by default,  and ) 
along with .    
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock 
						

							
welcome
contents
installation
 
& operation
special
 
configuration
furter
information

Special configuration
Configuration
You can alter the way that the X100 modules operate to suit your requirements. 
This is done using the Configuration mode and you can affect the following 
settings: 
• 
Password.setting – allows you to lock the remote module to prevent 
unauthorised system access.
• 
Mouse.restoration.and.settings – allows you to restore mouse operation 
and also to change the mouse type.
• Video.compensation - sharpness & brightness – allows you to manually 
adjust the video image to ensure that it is crisp and bright.
• 
Miscellaneous.settings – report firmware version and restore settings.
What are hotkeys?
Hotkeys are two normal keyboard keys that, when pressed simultaneously with a 
third key, signal to the X100 modules that you are sending a message specifically 
to them and not to the computer. The hotkeys are ordinarily  and , while 
a third keypress determines what you want the modules to do.
If the standard  and  hotkeys are also needed for computer tasks, you 
can change them for another combination using switches 2 and 3 on the X1\
00 
remote module:
2 OFF
3 OFF   Hotkeys = 
 and  (default setting)
2 OFF
3 ON  Hotkeys = 
 and  
2 ON
3 OFF  Hotkeys = 
 and 
2 ON
3 ON  Hotkeys disabled 
Entering, using and exiting configuration mode
To	enter	and	use	configuration	mode:
1  Simultaneously press the currently configured 
hotkeys (by default,  and ) along with . 
 The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, ‘Caps 
Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin to flash in 
sequence to show that you are in configuration 
mode. 
2  Press the first letter of the required configuration 
option, for instance . 
All three keyboard indicators will illuminate 
continuously.
3  Press the number of the required configuration 
option, for instance .  
The ‘Scroll Lock’ indicator will extinguish, leaving 
the ‘Num Lock’ and ‘Caps Lock’ indicators lit.
4  Press 
 to confirm your option.
The three keyboard indicators (‘Num Lock’, ‘Caps 
Lock’ and ‘Scroll Lock’) will now begin to flash in 
sequence again.
To	exit	from	configuration	mode: 1  Within configuration mode, the three keyboard indicators should be flashing 
in sequence to show that the module is ready to receive a new command.
2  Press 
. 
The three indicators will return to their normal states. 
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock
NumLock
CapsLock
ScrollLock
HT