ADDERLink X2 MultiScreen Manual

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Twisted pair link connections
The links between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are made using between 
one and four twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. 
The various cable connections carry the following channel signals (if p\
articular 
channels are not used, then corresponding link cables are not required)\
: 
Link cable Channel signals carried
 
1  Keyboard, Mouse, Audio, Video 1, Serial 1
 
2  Video...

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Audio connections
At the REMOTE module, audio connections are available from the two 3.5”\
 
jack sockets mounted on the side (same side as the switch bank). Note:\
 The 
microphone input (labelled ) has a dual function whereby it can either 
support a mono-channel microphone or alternatively receive stereo line i\
nput. 
Switch 3 on the LOCAL module controls the setting of this port: LOCAL sw\
itch 3 
OFF - microphone,...

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Serial cable connections
You can attach multiple serial 
devices (such as touch screen 
inputs) to the remote module (up 
to two on the MS2 model or up to 
four on MS4 model).   
Note: The links support software 
or hardware handshaking up to a 
maximum baud rate of 56Kb/s. 
For each required serial 
connection:
1 Connect the cable from the 
serial device to one of the 
9 pin ports on the LOCAL 
module (labelled SERIAL...

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Power connection
1 Attach the output connector of the 
power supply to the socket of the 
REMOTE module, labelled POWER.
SERIAL  2
SERIAL  1PO
WE R
2
TO  LOCAL  1 INDOOR
USE ONL Y
Power supply connection
REMOTE
IEC power connector
2 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the correspondi\
ng 
socket of the power supply. Connect the other end of the power lead to a\
 
nearby mains socket.   

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Operation
Power and activity indicators
On the front panels of all 
modules are small recessed 
indicators which provide 
confirmation of power and 
activity for each channel, as 
follows:
•	 Constant	red	- power 
applied, no communication 
activity.
•	 Flickering	red	- power 
applied, mouse or keyboard 
activity occuring.
•	 Slow	flashing	red	- module is 
in flash upgrade mode. 
Note: All modules contain 
internal...

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Locking and unlocking the system
In situations where the computer system (and the LOCAL module) can be \
locked away, the X2 Multi Screen modules offer a viable security system \
to deter 
unauthorised use. Once a password has been set, a simple key sequence al\
lows 
the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals. Onl\
y the 
correct password will reconnect the remote and local modules. 
To lock...

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SECT 4
Special configuration
Configuration
You can alter the way that the X2 Multi Screen modules operate to suit y\
our 
requirements. This is done using the Configuration mode and you can af\
fect 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...

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Password setting
Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to aut\
horised 
personnel. A password first needs to be set and then, using the keyboa\
rd 
attached to the REMOTE module, a simple key sequence allows the system t\
o be 
quickly and securely detached from its peripherals.
To set a password
1 Simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default,  and ) along with  
to enter configuration...

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Hot plugging and mouse restoration
It is strongly recommended that you switch off the computer system befor\
e 
attempting to connect it via the X2 Multi Screen modules. However, if th\
is is not 
possible then you need to ‘hot plug’ the modules while power is st\
ill applied to 
the system. There is not normally a danger of damage to the system, howe\
ver, 
when mouse communications are interrupted, often they fail to...

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Image controls - sharpness and brightness
The X2 Multi Screen modules incorporate special controls to compensate f\
or 
losses incurred within long cable links. Using these controls you can ad\
just the 
picture sharpness and brightness to improve your remote picture quality.\
 The 
controls allow you to either affect all of the video channels collective\
ly, or where 
losses are inconsistent, select and adjust channels...