ADDERView CATx 1000 Manual
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0 Appendix 1 – Configuration menus The AdderView CATx 1000 configuration menus allow a range of settings to be made both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system acce\�ssed by each user. To access the configuration menus1 Select the on-screen main menu in one of two ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing , or • By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. If you are not already logged in, do so now. What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten. 2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Use the following keys: and to highlight required options. to change option values. to quit and save the changes. The full set of options are only available to the Admin user. All other users will see a subset of these. ADDERVIEWCATx1000 ConfigurationMenu Functions UserPreferences GlobalPreferences SetupOptions EditComputerList EditUserList EditAutoscanList Enter-Select F1-Moremenus Esc-Quit FirmwareVersion1.01b06 The following items and menus are available in the Configuration menu: • Functions • User Preferences • Global Preferences • Setup Options • Edit Computer List • Edit User List • Edit Autoscan List • Advanced Options (F1-More menus)
Functions The Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various aspects of AdderView CATx 1000 operation. Only the Admin user is granted access to all functions, other users are offered only the following options:• Restore Standard Mouse, • Restore Intellimouse, • Power control - only computers to which a user has access rights can be switched. Power Control The options within this section are usable only when the AdderView CATx 1000 is used in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more details see: power switching connections, configuration or operation (via menu) Switch Computer ON Select this option to power on one or more computers. Switch Computer OFF Select this option to power off one or more computers. Edit Power ON String Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView CATx 1000 to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on. Edit Power OFF String Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView CATx 1000 to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off. Send Data to RS port This option is used to save AdderView CATx 1000 configuration information to a specially connected computer. A temporary link must be made using the OPTIONS port at the rear of the AdderView CATx 1000 and the computer must run a custom routine available from Adder Technology Limited. The resulting download file can be optionally edited (using a text editor or spreadsheet) and/or reloaded into the AdderView CATx 1000. This option is especially useful in complex cascade arrangements where many computers are attached. See Saving and restoring configuration settings for more details. Read Data from RS port This option is used to reload configuration information into the AdderView CATx 1000 from a specially connected computer. See above for more details. ADDERVIEWCATx1000 Functions RestoreStandardMouse RestoreIntellimouse PowerControl ClearUTPExtenderPassword ResettoFactoryDefaults SendDatatoRS232port ReadDatafromRS232port Enter-RunFunction -Up-DownEsc-QuitTo get here 1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Select ‘Functions’. Restore Standard Mouse This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATx 1000. Restore Intellimouse This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATx 1000. Clear UTP Extender Password Available only at the local console connection, this option places any X1\�00 or X200 extender that is locked in password mode into configuration mode. The extended user can then clear or re-enter the password, as required. Reset to Factory Defaults Returns all key settings within the AdderView CATx 1000 to their original states. WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are st\�ored within the AdderView CATx 1000. When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internal data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.
User Preferences The User Preferences are system operating parameters that are independently selectable for each user and affect only their screen. Screen Saver Type Settings: BLANK, MOVING DOT You can select the type of screen saver. If you select BLANK then the screen will blank completely. If you select MOVING DOT then a moving dot will be displayed on a blank background. The dot regularly changes colour and bounces off the sides of the screen in a zigzag pattern. Confirmation Box Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED When enabled, a confirmation box is displayed on screen for three seconds after a computer is selected. The confirmation box indicates the current user port and user name, the selected computer and the connection status. ADDERVIEWCATx1000 UserPreferences OSDColour:SCHEME1 ReminderBanner:ENABLED ReminderColour: ScreenSavertype: ConfirmationBox: BLUE/TRANS MOVINGDOT ENABLED Space-Toggle -Up-DownEsc-Quit To get here1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Select ‘User Preferences’. OSD Colour Settings: SCHEME 1, SCHEME 2, SCHEME 3 As you toggle between these options you will see the colour of the menu \� change to show the selected scheme. The menu schemes have been specially\� chosen to provide a high contrast with the colours that you would normally see on a computer screen. Reminder Banner Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED When the reminder banner is enabled, the name of the currently selected computer will appear in a small reminder banner. This is normally located at the top of the screen in a central position but may be moved as required (see To move the reminder banner). Reminder Colour Settings: BLUE/TRANS, PINK/TRANS, BLUE/WHITE, WHITE/RED You can select the colour of the reminder banner. The BLUE/TRANS and PINK/ TRANS select blue or pink text with a transparent background. The BLUE/WHITE and WHITE/RED settings select blue and white text on solid white and red backgrounds.
Global Preferences Global preferences are available only to the Admin user and allow settings to be made that affect all users attached to the AdderView CATx 1000. Autoscan Mode Settings: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCs The AdderView CATx 1000 supports an autoscan mode that automatically scans between the connected computers in sequence. There are three autoscan modes. In the first mode the AdderView CATx 1000 will scan all the named computers that are defined in the autoscan list (SCAN LIST). The computers defined in the scan list may be connected to cascaded AdderView CATx 1000 units. If you wish to scan the ports on the current AdderView CATx 1000 then you may select ALL the available computers or just the available compute\�rs that are currently powered on (the ACTIVE computers). Scanning just the active computers avoids blank screens from being displayed and stops the monitor from going into a power down state on every scan cycle. WARNING - Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power save relays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an inactive PC. If you are using such a monitor you must not set the AdderView CATx 1000 to scan ALL ports. Constant switching on and off of your monitor’s relay will eventually damage your monitor. If you are using the SCAN LIST option then you should ensure that all the computers are active if you are using one of these monitors. If you choose to use the SCAN LIST option then you may define the comp\�uters to be scanned in the following manner. To define the autoscan list Note: Ensure that you are logged in as the ADMIN user. 1 From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS. 2 Select EDIT AUTOSCAN LIST from the menu. A list of defined computers will appear. Computers affixed with a ‘+’ will be autoscanned during the autoscan cycle. To add/remove a computer to/from the autoscan list, move the selection bar over the computer name and press SPACE BAR. To add all named computers press F1. To remove all named computers press F2. 3 When all the computers that you wish to scan are affixed with a ‘+’, press RETURN or ENTER to save the selections. The selected computers will be autoscanned in alphabetical order when you activate autoscan mode (when the SCAN LIST option is selected). Autoscan Period Settings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 15, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5 MINUTES The autoscan time defines the length of time that the AdderView CATx 1000 will display video (and play audio) from an autoscanned computer before changing to the next computer. If the DISABLED setting is chosen then no autoscan functions will be available. continued ADDERVIEWCATx1000 GlobalPreferences MouseSwitching:ENABLED ScreenSaver:DISABLED AutoscanMode:SCANLIST AutoscanPeriod: 5SECONDS OSDDwellTime: 2SECONDS UserTimeout: 2SECONDS Space-Toggle -Up-DownEsc-Quit To get here 1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Select ‘Global Preferences’. Mouse Switching Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED The computer channel can be switched using a three button mouse or IntelliMouse. Pressing the central button or wheel button together with the left hand mouse button will cause the AdderView CATx 1000 to switch to the next available computer. When mouse switching is enabled the central mouse button or wheel mouse button is allocated to control the AdderView CATx 1000 and is not therefore available for use by computer applications. If you want to use the central mouse button within your applications you will need to disable m\�ouse switching. The rotation action of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected and is always available to the computer application. Screen Saver Settings: DISABLED; 2, 5, 7, 10,15, 20 & 30 MINUTES To avoid burning out the phosphor on CRT monitor screens, the AdderView CATx 1000 can be set to blank the screen after no keyboard or mouse activity has been detected for a selected timeout period. If preferred, the user can blank the screen manually by selecting channel ‘0’ using the keyboard hotkeys or by pressing ESC from the login screen.
Global Preferences (continued) OSD Dwell Time Settings: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SECONDS After a successful computer channel change the AdderView CATx 1000 will display a confirmation message for a few seconds. The length of time t\�hat this confirmation message dwells on the screen may be changed. User Timeout Settings: 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 MINUTES When both a local and remote user wish to use the system, only one can have access at any one time. When no keyboard or mouse data has been received from the active user port for the user timeout period, the AdderView CATx 1000 will allow the other user to access the computer. The new port then becomes the active port until it too times out. To avoid confusion between users it is desirable to set the timeout period to be sufficiently long so that us\�er’s work is not needlessly interrupted by other users and sufficiently short to\� ensure good overall system efficiency. The user timeout value also controls the timeout between the local port and remote (extended) user port 1.
Setup Options Setup options are available only to the Admin user and consist of key settings that are normally made only during the initial installation stage. Hotkeys Settings: CRTL+ALT, CTRL+SHIFT, ALT+SHIFT, ALT GR, L+R ALT, L CTRL+ALT, R CTRL+ALT The keyboard hotkeys are special combinations of keys that, when used together with certain keyboard “command keys”, perform special AdderView CATx 1000 functions. For example, pressing the hotkeys together with the “M” key will cause the on-screen menu to be displayed on your monitor. Other hotkey combinations allow you to query which computer you are connected to and to move the on-screen menu around the screen. You can also use the hotkeys together with the port number to select a particular connected computer. Automatic Logout Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED The AdderView CATx 1000 enables you to restrict access to your computers on a login basis. If a user forgets to logout when they have finished \�accessing the AdderView CATx 1000 then the user console may unintentionally be left with full access to all the computers. The AdderView CATx 1000 can be set to automatically logout unattended user consoles when the screen saver kicks in. This reduces the risk of security problems by preventing user consoles remaining in a permanent “logged-in” state when there is no keyboard or mouse activity. The automatic logout feature is only enabled when the screen saver feature is active (i.e. not disabled). Audio Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED Allows you to enable and disable the audio capabilities of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. Add Computers Settings: AUTO, MANUAL Each time the master switch within a KVM cascade is power cycled, it che\�cks for newly added computers. This option allows you to determine whether such \�new computers are automatically added to the computer list or whether you would prefer to update the list manually. ADDERVIEWCATx1000 SetupOptions Security:ENABLED Language:ENGLISH Hotkeys:CTRL+ALT Audio:ENABLED AutomaticLogout: AddComputers: DISABLED AUTO Space-Toggle -Up-DownEsc-Quit To get here1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Select ‘Setup Options’. Security Settings: DISABLED, ENABLED With security disabled there is no requirement for users to log-in to the system. All users have full access to all the connected computers and full admin\�istration rights. With security enabled, users are required to log-in to the AdderView CATx 1000. Each user is allocated access rights to computers by the system\� administrator and they are only able to see the computers that they have access to on their on-screen menu. Language Settings: ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH This option specifies the language that is used for the on-screen menu and the keyboard layout that is assumed for the keyboard. When the French option is selected the keyboard is assumed to have an AZERTY format. When the English, German and Swedish options are selected the keyboard is assumed to have a QWERTY format. The new language settings are enabled when you quit from the SETUP OPTIONS menu. The language option only affects the way that the AdderView CATx 1000 interprets the keyboard keys, it does not affect the way that the computers interpret the keyboard. It is advisable to avoid setting a language that you do not understand as all the menus will change to use \�the new language and you may have difficulty reselecting your original language.
Advanced Options Advanced options are available only to the Admin user and consist of settings that are related to specialist areas such as power control and DDC. ADDERVIEWCATx1000 AdvancedOptions DDCOptions PowerControl USBCountryCode Enter-Select F1-Moremenus Esc-Quit FirmwareVersion1.01b06 DDC Options The options within this section are related to the Display Data Channel features supported by the AdderView CATx 1000. DDC is an industry standard format that allows computer systems to be informed of the capabilities of the v\�ideo monitor connected to them. DDC Source Settings: AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, DEFAULT Determines which user port monitor should be interrogated to discover its capabilities. AUTO begins with the local user port and if it fails, it then checks the remote port and if that also fails to produce a result, it uses a set of default values. The LOCAL and REMOTE settings force the unit to interrogate only the local and remote monitors respectively, and DEFAULT uses only the pre- programmed settings. DDC Refresh Settings: AT START, DISABLED AT START sets the AdderView CATx 1000 to read DDC information from the selected source at power up. When DISABLED, no new DDC data is sought and existing information is used. When viewing this menu, press F7 to discover DDC information from the chosen source immediately. To get here1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Press again to select ‘Advanced menus’. 5 Select ‘Setup Options’. Power Control The options within this section are concerned with the operation of the POWER CONTROL port when used to command optional system power control units. Baud Rate Settings: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Configures the communication speed of the POWER CONTROL port and must match the speed used by the connected power switch(es). Note: The PSU-8MASTER and PSU- 8SLAVE power switches supplied by Adder require a setting of 9600. Format Settings: NONE.8.1, ODD.8.1, EVEN.8.1, NONE.8.2, NONE.7.2, ODD.7.2, EVEN.7.2 Configures the data format used by the serial port and must match the format used by the connected power switch(es). The NONE/ODD/EVEN portion relates to the parity checking; the 7/8 value is the size of the data byte and t\�he 1/2 value determines the stop bit(s) used after each data byte. continued ADDERVIEWCATx1000 PowerControl PowerControlENABLED BaudRate Format 9600 NONE.8.1 Space-Toggle -Up-DownEsc-Quit
USB Country Code Some computers query the keyboard to find out its country code and key layout. These computers use this information to configure the way that they interpret the data coming from the keyboard and so it is important for the correct country information to be supplied. Not all keyboards report country information and two different styles of keyboard may be connected to the AdderView CATx 1000. Default Country The codes that may be used within this option are as follows: Country Code Country Code Arabic 01 Persian (Farsi) 20 Belgian 02 Poland 21 Canadian-Bilingual 03 Portugese 22 Canadian-French 04 Russian 23 Czech Republic 05 Slovakian 24 Danish 06 Spanish 25 Finnish 07 Swedish 26 French 08 Swiss/French 27 German 09 Swiss/German 28 Greek 10 Switzerland 29 Hebrew 11 Taiwan 30 Hungary 12 Turkish-Q 31 International (ISO) 13 UK 32 Italian 14 US 33 Japan (Katakana) 15 Yugoslavia 34 Korean 16 Turkish-F 35 Latin American 17 Reserved 36-255 Netherlands 18 Not supported 00 Norwegian 19 ADDERVIEWCATx1000 USBCountryCode CountryCodeAUTO DefaultCountry32 Space-Toggle -Up-DownEsc-Quit Country Code Settings: AUTO, MANUAL, DISABLED In AUTO mode the AdderView CATx 1000 will attempt to query the keyboard attached to the local port to ascertain a country code. If a country cod\�e is not found then the AdderView CATx 1000 will use the current value of the Default Country option. In MANUAL mode, the connected local keyboard is not queried for country information and instead the Default Country value is reported to all computers that request country information. In DISABLED mode, no country information is supplied to computers requesting country information. To get here 1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Press again to select ‘Advanced menus’. 5 Highlight the USB Country Code option and press Enter. 6 Select ‘Setup Options’.
Appendix 2 – Cable and connector specifications AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable pin D-type femalepin RJ pin RJpin RJ RS232 serial flash upgrade cable pin D-type female pin D-type male Multi-head synchronisation cable MASTER end pin D-type maleSLAVE end pin D-type male MASTER end pin D-type male SLAVE end pin D-type male Use this cable when two AdderView CATx 000 devices are being synchronised. Use this cable when three AdderView CATx 000 devices are being synchronised. SLAVE end pin D-type male
Safety information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • 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 place them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade. • Warning - live parts contained within power adapter. • No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. • Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the module that it \�is powering. • Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only. • Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged, \� cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly. • If you use a power extension cord with the AdderView CATx 1000, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. • Do not attempt to service the AdderView CATx 1000 yourself. Safety considerations when using power switches with AdderView CATx 000 • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when setting up and using power switching products. • Always ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the power switching product does not exceed the power switching product’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’\�s ampere rating. Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. Also Adder will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. Adder’s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product. If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this pr\�oduct that you are unable to resolve, please contact your supplier.