ADDERView CATx 1000 Manual
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0 Computer system (via CAM) Each computer system is connected to the AdderView CATx 1000 unit via a Computer Access Module (CAM) and standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. CAMs are available in various formats to suit differing computer system types and their particular connector styles. Each CAM uses Adder Keep Alive technology to ensure that the keyboard and mouse inputs to the computer remain active, even when the particular channel is not selected. This action ensures that there are no connection delays or problems as the port is selected. To connect a computer system1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit and the system to be connected. 2 Locate the required CAM (there are five types available) and attach its video, keyboard and mouse (PS/2-style, USB or Sun) and optional audio connectors to the relevant sockets on the computer system. 3 Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the compute\�r system and the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. The maximum length of the cable can be up to 10 metres (32 feet), however, bear in mind that the overall distance between a remote user and any computer must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet). 4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the CAM. 5 At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to one of \�the sockets labelled COMPUTER CONNECTIONS on the rear panel of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. Video PS/2-style mouse PS/2-style keyboard Audio USB keyboard/mouse Sun keyboard/mouseA range of different connector combinations are made available across the five CAM formats Computer Access Module Category , e or cable from CAM Category , e or cable to AdderView CATx 000 AdderView CATx 000 rear panel Green indicator - power present Yellow indicator - signal activity Note: CAMs derive power from the computer system via either the PS/2-style keyboard connector, USB or SUN connector. LOCALUSERREMOTEUSER X200 POWERIN POWERSWITCHCOMPUTERSYSTEM CAM Note: Each CAM is specifically shaped so that it can be secured using a cable tie around its middle. In this way, two CAMs can also be neatly joined together, back-to-back.
5V2.0A 12 1 16 1 OPTIONS COMPUT Power in connection The AdderView CATx 1000 unit is supplied with a standard 10W power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is connected. 2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power lead \�to the socket of the power adapter. 3 Connect the power lead to a nearby main supply socket. Note: Both the AdderView CATx 1000 and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or p\�lace them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade. D\�o not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperatu\�re exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade. AdderView CATx 000 rear panel output lead from power adapter LOCALUSERREMOTEUSER X200 POWERIN POWERSWITCHCOMPUTERSYSTEM CAM To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the AdderView CATx 1000.
8IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 LOCREMOSDUPG LCKPWRwww.adder.comKVMonly Power control port The options port of the AdderView CATx 1000 can be used to connect to one or more optional power control units. This allows you to control the mains power being supplied to the connected computer(s) so that an authorised user can, if necessary, perform a complete remote cold reboot on a failed system. The control connector of the first power switch is attached, via serial cable, to the rear panel of the AdderView CATx 1000. Any additional power switches are then attached via a ‘daisy-chain’ arrangement to the first power switch. Each power switch box is then given a unique a\�ddress and access to each power port (8 ports on each power switch box) is ga\�ined using a combination of the switch box address and the port number. To connect and address the switch boxes Note: The AdderView CATx 1000 unit can be powered on during this procedure, however, the switch boxes should be switched off. The configuration steps below are for the Adder EPS-M8 and EPS-S8 power switches. Other power switches may require different configuration. Please refer to your power switch documentation.1 Mount up to four switch boxes in positions where they are close to the computer systems that they will control and not too distant from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit (preferably within 2.5 metres). 2 Use a serial cable with an RJ9 and a 9-pin D-type connector (see Appendix 2 for specification). Attach the RJ9 plug to the socket marked IN on the first switch box. Attach the other end to the socket marked OPTIONS on the AdderView CATx 1000. Power to computer Box , port - address: Box Box Box Box Power switch boxes ‘Daisy-chain’ control connections The power ports are connected to the power inputs of each computer system and the power switch box(es) are then connected to a mains power supply. IMPORTANT: Power switching devices have a maximum current rating. It is essential to ensure that the total current drawn by the equipment connec\�ted to the power switching device does not exceed the current rating of the \�power switching device. You must also ensure that the current drawn from any mains socket does not exceed the current rating of the mains socket. Setting up, configuring and using power switching requires three main steps: • Connect and address the switch boxes • Configure the power strings • Operate power switching via configuration menu 3 For each of the remaining switch boxes (if used), use a serial cable with RJ9 connectors at both ends (see Appendix 2 for specification). Attach one end to the socket marked OUT of the previous box and the other end to the socket marked IN of the next box. 4 Set the addressing switches on each switch box using the two micro switches marked ‘Slct’ on the front panel. The box connected directly to the AdderView CATx 1000 is Box 1 and so on, down the daisy-chain line to Box 4 at the end. 5 Attach IEC to IEC power leads between each port and the power input socket of each computer system that requires power switching. Carefully note to which power ports, on which boxes, each computer system is connected. If computer systems have multiple power inputs, then each input must be connected vi\�a separate ports, which can be on the same, or different boxes. 6 Connect each box to a suitable mains power input. Now proceed to the configuration stage covered in the Power switching configuration section within the Configuration chapter. 5V2.0A 12 1 16 1 OPTIONS COMPUT AdderView CATx 000 rear panel Serial cable to first power switch box Box Switch Switch 1 Off Off 2 On Off 3 Off On 4 On On Off = switch upwardsOn = switch downwards Switch is on the left side LOCALUSERREMOTEUSER X200 POWERIN POWERSWITCHCOMPUTERSYSTEM CAM
Cascading multiple units The AdderView CATx 1000 units support up to eight or sixteen directly connected computer systems, however, this is by no means the limit. Instead of connecting computers to every output port, you can instead link other AdderView CATx 1000 units. Thus each output of the original AdderView CATx 1000 unit can link through to many more computers connected to the secondary units. The combination of AdderView CATx 1000 units can be arranged two levels deep forming a tree, or cascade arrangement, with computer systems situated at either level within that cascade tree. The cascade treeThe diagram shows how multiple AdderView CATx 1000 units can be cascaded to two levels. Computer systems can be connected at any level. The local or remote user can access computer systems situated anywhere within the cascade tree. See also• Connecting units in cascade • Addressing computers in a cascade X200 CAM CAMCAMCAMCAM CAMCAMCAMCAM AdderView CATx 1000Cascade level 1 Cascade level 2AdderView CATx 1000 CAMCAMCAMCAM AdderView CATx 1000
3 Connect the other end of the cascade link cable to the remote user RJ45 socket on the front panel of the lower unit. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the cascade links between each AdderView CATx 1000 unit. Once the AdderView CATx 1000 units and computers have been connected, you can edit their names to make it much easier to locate them. See the To create/ edit computer names section in the Configuration chapter for more details. Connecting units in cascade The method for cascading AdderView CATx 1000 units is straightforward and requires no hardware settings or lengthy configuration process. The method of linking AdderView CATx 1000 units is the same regardless of the cascade level, or number of devices attached. Put simply: • A single cascade link is made by connecting a computer connections socket of one unit to the remote user port socket of the unit below it. Please consider the following when making cascade connections between AdderView CATx 1000 units. Tips for successful cascading • The maximum number of levels for a cascade is two. • For each cascade link, use a standard category 5, 5e or 6 twisted-pair cable, terminated at each end with an RJ45 connector. There must be no crossover connections within the cable. The cascade link cables can be up to 50m (\�160 feet) in length. However, remember that the overall length between the remote user (via an X100 or X200 extender) and any computer (via a CAM\�) must not exceed 300m (980 feet) - that figure includes the cascade link cables. Also ensure that the total length from the top AdderView CATx 1000 to any CAM does not exceed 10m. • The procedure given opposite may be carried out in any order but for clarity the instruction will begin at the higher level AdderView CATx 1000 unit (here called the upper unit), i.e. the one that is being fed into by a unit at the cascade level below (here called the lower unit). The procedure remains the same regardless of exactly which cascade levels are being connected. The basic rule is that each link is made by connecting a COMPUTER CONNECTIONS port of the upper switch to a CATx USER PORTS of the lower switch. See also • Addressing computers in a cascade To connect units in cascade1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the AdderView CATx 1000 and all other units to be connected. 2 Connect one end of the cascade link cable to an appropriate COMPUTER CONNECTIONS port on the rear panel of the upper unit. INDOOR USE ONL Y 3 2 1 7 6 5 COMPUTER CONNECTIONS KVMonly
The unique address of this host is: 1203 08 CAMCAMCAMCAM CAMCAMCAMCAM AdderView CATx 1000 AdderView CATx 1000 The unique address of this host is: 1203 Port 12 at cascade level 1 Addressing computers in a cascade Computer systems connected within a cascade arrangement are addressed using up to four digits, two for each cascade level. The pairs of digits\� specify which of the COMPUTER CONNECTIONS ports on each of the AdderView CATx 1000 units must be enabled to reach a specific computer. In the diagram given here, a portion of the previous cascade diagram indicates how the routes to two particular computers are formed and addressed. Each cascade level requires two digits, hence the computer marked in red requires a longer address (1203) as it is situated at cascade level 2, compared to the blue computer at the top level with its two digit port number. The first time that you make a connection between two AdderView CATx 1000 units, the master unit will detect this and ask (via the on screen menu) if you want to automatically add computers. If you choose ‘Yes’ then the ports on the cascade will be automatically added to the on screen menu. Using cascaded computers In use, cascaded computers can be accessed using exactly the same method\�s as for those connected directly to the AdderView CATx 1000. However, by far the easiest way is to use the on screen menu. This is because it displays the computer names and does not require any knowledge of port addresses. See the Selecting cascaded computers section in the Operation chapter for more details.
INDOOR USEONLY 5V2.0A41231121019 816715614513OPTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTIONSCOMPUTERCONNECTIONS INDOOR USEONLY 5V2.0A41231121019 816715614513OPTIONS COMPUTERCONNECTIONSCOMPUTERCONNECTIONS X100X100 CAMCAMCAMCAM Slave AdderView CATx 000 Master AdderView CATx 000 Master monitorSlave monitor Computers fitted with dual video heads Serial synchronisation cable Multiple video head connections Two or more AdderView CATx 1000 units can be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Synchronised operation is useful for applications that require multiple video signals to be switched together. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. Whenever a AdderView CATx 1000 channel is switched, it sends an RS232 command out on the serial interface (marked OPTIONS on the rear panel). An AdderView CATx 1000 will switch its channel if it receives the same command on the serial interface. Consequently, by linking the serial interfaces, a master unit may be made to automatically switch one or more slave units as shown in the diagram. It should be noted that the synchronisation cable deliberately does not have the transmit pin of the Slave End connector linked to the receive pin of the Master End connector. To do so would cause the Slave unit to be able to switch the Master unit. This would setup an endless cyclical switchin\�g sequence that would prevent the AdderView CATx 1000 devices from operating correctly. For more details about the serial synchronisation cables, see Appendix 2. REMOTEUSER X200 HOSTCOMPUTER CAMCAM REMOTEUSER X200 The local user ports can also be used to view multiple video head installations. Notes It is recommended that the second CAM in each pair is a USB-type and that it is plugged to a vacant USB port on the host computer to derive its power. Pairs of CAMs can be strapped back-to-back with cable ties to create a tidy installation.
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Remote switching control
The port switching functions of the AdderView CATx 1000
units can be remotely controlled by an RS232 link to the
OPTIONS port on the rear panel.
The sending device must use the following RS232
communication settings:
Baud rate: 19200 bps
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
No handshaking is implemented, however, valid command characters will be
echoed back to the sending device.
The value of the byte received via the serial link determines which computer port
should be linked through to the user port. The table given here summarises the
valid control codes:
REMOTECONTROL
0 0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 71
Host computer port/channel
(video off)
Cable from serial control device AdderView CATx 000
rear panel
Configuration Almost all configuration and operational aspects of the AdderView CATx 1000 units are controlled via on-screen menu displays. Overall initial configuration When setting up a new installation, the following stages are recommended:1 Enable the general ‘Security’ option. With security disabled (default setting), a local or remote user attach\�ed to the AdderView CATx 1000 will have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all AdderView CATx 1000 settings. In larger installations, you are strongly recommended to enable security and set up individual us\�er accounts with access privileges. 2 Create an ADMIN (administration) password. All AdderView CATx 1000 units have a fixed user account that cannot be deleted or renamed, called ADMIN. This user account is the only one that\� is able to make important system changes. If you intend to use security, then it is important to allocate a password to the ADMIN account. 3 Create user accounts and allocate access rights. Use the ADMIN account to add user profiles, passwords and access right\�s for each of the system users. 4 Provide names for computers. When numerous computers are attached, you are strongly advised to provide names for each, to assist with recognition. 5 Configure the required ‘ Setup Options’ and ‘Global Preferences’ Use the ADMIN account to determine key AdderView CATx 1000 settings and timing characteristics. HT
ADDERVIEWCATx1000 ComputerPort Computer1 01 Computer2 02 Computer3 03 Computer4 04 Computer5 05 Computer6 06 Computer7 07 Computer8 08 UserStatus ADMINSHAREDUSE F1-MoremenusF3-Find Esc-QuitF4-Logout Configuration menus The configuration menus allow you to determine many aspects of the AdderView CATx 1000 capabilities. From here you can: • Create individual user accounts and determine access rights, • Provide names for all connected computers to allow quick recognition, • Set individual and global settings for users, • Run various functions, such as mouse restore operation, • Save and load AdderView CATx 1000 configuration settings, and more. To access the configuration menu1 If the main menu is not already displayed, press and hold and then press using a keyboard attached to a AdderView CATx 1000 user port. The main menu will be displayed: 3 Use the and keys to highlight an option, then press to select. ADDERVIEWCATx1000 ConfigurationMenu Functions UserPreferences GlobalPreferences SetupOptions EditComputerList EditUserList EditAutoscanList Enter-Select F1-Moremenus Esc-Quit FirmwareVersion1.01b06 Default names for each computer port Assistance for keypress options Your Login name Connection status Port numbers 2 Press To display the Configuration Menu: Hotkeys Note: and are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid clashes with other devices or software. If you change the hotkeys,\� remember to use the new ones in place of and when following the instructions in this guide. Security Note: If the security option has been enabled, you will be asked for a valid user name and password before the main menu can be displayed. IMPORTANT: When supplied, AdderView CATx 1000 units have their security features disabled, which means that any attached users have access to all connected computers and all AdderView CATx 1000 settings. You are strongly recommended to enable the ‘Security’ feature and set an access password for the ADMIN account. ADDERVIEWCATx1000 UserName: Password: Esc-ScrSaveAvailability of each computer: Green - availableRed - unavailable