ADDERView CATx 1000 Manual
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Contents Introduction AdderView CATx 1000 features - front and rear .......................4 What’s in the box........................................................................\�.5 What you may additionally need ...............................................5 Installation Mounting ........................................................................\�.............6 Connections ........................................................................\�.........7 Local user ........................................................................\�.........8 Remote user (via X100/X200 extender) .................................9 Computer system (via CAM) .................................................10 Power in connection .............................................................11 Power control port ...............................................................12 Cascading multiple units ......................................................13 Connecting units in cascade ............................................14 Addressing computers in a cascade ................................15 Using cascaded computers ...............................................15 Multiple video head connections ........................................16 Remote switching control ....................................................17 Configuration Overall initial configuration ....................................................18 Configuration menus ................................................................19 Configuration menus layout ................................................20 General security and configuration steps ................................20 Registering users (edit user list) ................................................21 Registering computers (edit computer list) .............................22 Video compensation ..................................................................23 Remote user video compensation .......................................23 Remote user skew adjustment .............................................24 Autoscanning ........................................................................\�.....26 Saving and restoring configuration settings ...........................27 What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten ...29 Power switching configuration ................................................30 Performing upgrades ................................................................31 Upgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs ............31 Contents - page 2
Operation Local and remote user access ....................................................33 Selecting a computer ............................................................33 User arbitration - simultaneous local and remote users.....35 Logging in and out ...............................................................36 Selecting cascaded computers .............................................36 The confirmation box ...........................................................37 The reminder banner ............................................................37 Power switching (via configuration menu) .........................38 User preferences and functions ...........................................38 Further information Getting assistance ......................................................................39 Appendix 1 – Configuration menus .........................................40 Functions ........................................................................\�.......41 User Preferences ...................................................................42 Global Preferences ................................................................43 Setup Options .......................................................................45 Advanced Options ................................................................46 Appendix 2 – Cable and connector specifications ...................48 AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable ...................48 Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable ................48 Multi-head synchronisation cable ........................................48 Warranty ........................................................................\�............49 Safety information ....................................................................49 Radio Frequency Energy............................................................50 Index HT
Power switch X100X200 CAMCAMCAMCAMCAMCAM } LOCREMOSDUPG LCKPWR www.adder.comKVMonly Introduction Thank you for choosing the AdderView CATx 1000 from Adder Technology. This compact unit has been created to allow a single operator to take full control of many computer systems. Like the other models within the highly successful AdderView CATx family, this unit takes full advantage of category 5, 5e or 6 structured cabling to provide flexible installation and configuration. Every connected computer can be up to 10m (32 feet) from the AdderView CATx 1000, linked by a standard CATx cable and the ingenious CAM (Computer Access Module). The AdderView CATx 1000 is available in two sizes, directly supporting eight or sixteen computers respectively. These numbers can be increased at any time thanks to the ability to connect other AdderView CATx 1000 units in cascade to provide a much larger network of controlled computers. Both models provide full enterprise level security to restrict access to authorised personnel. Optional power switch control allows you to remotely perform a hard reset on any host system, no matter how badly it has locked up. The user console can be either connected directly to the Adderview CATx 1000 unit or placed up to 300m (980 feet) away using either Adder X100 or X200 extenders and, once again, standard CATx cabling. In addition to providing the usual keyboard, video and mouse signals, the AdderView CATx 1000 also provides audio output for full feedback where necessary. Many computersAdderView CATx 1000 units can directly support either 8 or 16 computer systems. Multiple AdderView CATx 1000 units can also be cascaded to support a maximum of 256 computers. Each system is linked using a Computer Access Module (CAM) and category 5, 5e or 6 cabling to a maximum distance of 10m (32 ft) from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. Optional power controlYou have the opportunity to attach one or more power switches. These control the supply to the system(s) and allow a remote user to hard reset any system that has suffered a failure. Local userOne user can be connected directly to the AdderView CATx 1000. Remote userA remote user can be linked, via an Adder X100 or X200 extender and category 5, 5e or 6 cabling, to a maximum distance of 300m (980 ft). CAM formatsThe CAMs are available in different formats to support all common types of systems, which can easily be mixed within a multi-format configuration. Represents Video, PS/2 keyboard/mouse & audio connections Represents Video, USB keyboard/mouse & audio connections } Dual usersWhen both a local and a remote user are connected, both consoles will see the same output, however, only one will be able to take control at any one time. Control is automatically relinquished by the current user two seconds after the last input action, whereupon either user can gain control. The control status is signified by the keyboard indicators at each console.
AdderView CATx 1000 features - front and rear The AdderView CATx 1000 units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space. Both models occupy half of a single 1U rack space and provide most of their connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the remote user link port and the operation indicators. INDOOR USE ONLY 5V2.0A41231121019 816715614513 OPTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTIONSCOMPUTERCONNECTIONS LOCREMOSDUPGLCKPWR www.adder.comKVMonly Options portThis RS232 serial port can separately support the following functions: • Power switching - can be configured to control multiple power switching devices. • Remote control switching - commands can be received that will change the channel, as necessary. • Synchronisation - allows the actions of two or more AdderView CATx 1000 switches to be synchronised so that multiple computers/video screens can be switched and accessed. • Upgrades - used to update the internal firmware when necessary by connecting to a computer. • Transferring configuration settings - allows information about the conn\�ected computers to be saved and restored. Local user portConnect a USB keyboard and mouse, plus a video monitor and optional speakers to these connectors. These allow you to perform the initial configuration of the AdderView CATx 1000. Additionally, you can use these to locally control the connected computer(s). Computer portsEach computer connects to one of these ports via standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. At the other end of the cabling a CAM (Computer Access Module) is used to provide the necessary keyboard, video, mouse and optional speaker connections. Power inputThe power supply connects here. Remote user portThis port can either be used to connect a single remote user (with an optional X100 or X200 extender module) at a distance of up to 300m or used to connect other AdderView CATx 1000 units in cascade. IMPORTANT: This is not an Ethernet port and must not be connected to any network. IndicatorsThese six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation: • LOC Keyboard or mouse data are being received from the local console. • REM Keyboard or mouse data are being received from the remote console. • OSD Indicates that the on screen display is currently active. • UPG Indicates that the unit is currently in upgrade mode. • LCK Security mode enabled and no user logged in. • PWR Power input indicator.
What’s in the box 0W power adapter and country- specific power lead CD-ROM Slave power switches for connection to AdderView CATx 000 or master power switch Part number: EPS-S8 (not available in North America) Master power switch for connection to AdderView CATx 000 or standalone Ethernet operation Part number: EPS-M8 (not available in North America) Four self-adhesive rubber feet What you may additionally need Computer Access Modules One required per connected computer. There are five different formats, depending on the required computer connections: PS/-style Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and PS/2-style mouse.Part number: CATX-PS2 PS/-style with audio Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2-style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.Part number: CATX-PS2A USB Connectors:Analog video and USB keyboard/mouse. Part number: CATX-USB USB with audio Connectors:Analog video, USB keyboard/mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.Part number: CATX-USBA Sun with audio Connectors:Analog video, Sun keyboard/mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.Part number: CATX-SUNA AdderView CATx 000AVX1008 – 8 computer connections, 1 local console connection, 1 remote user connectionAVX1016 – 16 computer connections, 1 local console connection, 1 remote user connection Serial upgrade cablePart number: CAB-9M/9F-2M LOCREMOSDUPGLCKPWRwww.adder.comKVMonly Double unit rack brackets Includes twelve screwsPart number: RMK-ALIP-DUAL Single unit rack brackets Includes four screwsPart number: RMK-ALIP Adder X00/X00 extendersOne extender required per remote user. X200 units are similar to X100 except that they can accommodate a second link to another switch or computer. X200 units also have USB connections rather than PS/2-style keyboard and mouse ports. Three different variants are available for each X100 or X200 unit - AS/R variants have audio and video skew circuitry to overcome extreme video degradation problems. A/R variants lack the skew circuitry and R variants do not have skew circuitry or audio. Each module is supplied with its own power adapter and country-specific power lead. REMOTE ADDER ® P WR TOL O C A L1 TOL O C A L2 Adder X00/R Connectors: Analog video, USB keyboard and USB mouse.Part number: X200R Adder X00A/R Connectors: Analog video, USB keyboard, USB mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.Part number: X200A/R Adder X00AS/R Connectors: Analog video, USB keyboard, USB mouse and 3.5mm audio jack. Includes additional skew compensation features.Part number: X200AS/R Adder X00/R Connectors: Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and PS/2-style mouse.Part number: X100R Adder X00A/R Connectors: Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2-style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.Part number: X100A/R Adder X00AS/R Connectors: Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2-style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack. Includes additional skew compensation features.Part number: X100AS/R
Installation Mounting The AdderView CATx 1000 units offer three main mounting methods:• Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional single unit rack brackets • Optional double unit rack brackets Connections INDOOR USEONLY 5V2.0A 4 12 3 11 2 10 1 9 8 16 7 15 6 14 5 13 OPTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTION S COMPUTERCONNECTIONS Single unit rack brackets These two brackets (plus four screws), extend the size of the AdderView CATx 1000 so that it fills the full width of a 1U rack slot. INDOOR USEONLY 2 1 65 ECTIONS 5V2.0A16151413 OPTIONS INDOOR USEONLY 5V2.0A 4 12 3 11 2 10 1 9 8 16 7 15 6 14 5 13 OPTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTIONS INDOOR USEONLY 5V2.0A 4 12 3 11 2 10 1 9 8 16 7 15 6 14 5 13 OPTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTIONS Double unit rack brackets This kit comprises four brackets (plus twelve screws) and allows two AdderView CATx 1000 units to be connected side by side and fitted into a 1U rack slot. HT
REMOTEUSER X200 HOSTCOMPUTER CAMCAM REMOTEUSER X200 Connections The AdderView CATx 1000 provides a great deal of flexibility in its configurations. This chapter details the various connections that can be made to achieve the required installation. Remote user (via X100/X200 extender) page 9 Local user page 8 Power in page 11 Computer power control switching page 12 Computer system (via CAM) page 10 Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step. Cascading multiple units page 13 LOCAL USER REMOTE USER X200 POWER IN POWER SWITCH COMPUTER SYSTEM CAM Remote switching control page 17 Multiple video head connections page 16 X200 CAM REMOTE CONTROL
Local user A locally connected video monitor, keyboard (and mouse) are required during the initial configuration. These are also useful during normal use to allow quick local control of any connected computer systems. The AdderView CATx 1000 unit directly supports USB style keyboards and mice. An audio port is also provided for locally connected speakers, if required. To connect the local user port1 Position a suitable video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speakers, if required) in the vicinity of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit such that their cables will easily reach. 2 Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speaker) connectors to the sockets, collectively labelled as USER CONSOLE, at the rear of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. 5V2.0A 12 1 16 1 OPTIONS COMPUT From video monitor From speakers From USB keyboard and mouse AdderView CATx 000 rear panel LOCALUSERREMOTEUSER X200 POWERIN POWERSWITCHCOMPUTERSYSTEM CAM
Remote user (via X100/X200 extender) One user can be placed a maximum of 300 metres (980 feet) from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. The remote user is connected via an Adder X100 or X200 extender module and suitable category 5, 5e or 6 cabling (with no crossover). Note: It is not possible to connect a remote user while the unit is cascaded to another unit. REMOTEUSER Overall maximum length between the remote user andany host system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet) 300 metres (980 feet)maximum10 metres(32 feet)maximum X100CAMCOMPUTERSYSTEM In situations where any computer system will be placed a significant distance from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit, ensure that the distance to any remote user is similarly less than 300 metres (980 feet). To connect a remote user1 Place an Adder X100 or X200 extender unit adjacent to the remote user location. 2 Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse, power adapter (and speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder X100 or X200 module. 3 Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the Adder X100/X200 module and the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. Please refer to the section Cable lengths for remote user locations opposite. 4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the Adder X100/X200. 5 At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to the soc\�ket on the front panel of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. From mouse From keyboard From video monitor From power adapter Category , e or cable leading to AdderView CATx 000 unit Category , e or cable from Adder X00/X00 module 6 Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature of the Adder X100/X200 module to eliminate any effects caused by the cable run. Adder X00 module Adder X00/X00 module AdderView CATx 000 front panel LOCALUSERREMOTEUSER X200 POWERIN POWERSWITCHCOMPUTERSYSTEM CAM KVMonly Cable lengths for remote user locations The maximum length of cable between the remote user and the AdderView CATx 1000 unit can be up to 300 metres (980 feet). However, bear in mind that the overall distance between the remote user and any computer system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet).