ADDERView USB Manual

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 203.3 Switching between computers using the AdderView
When you select a new computer using the AdderView, the peripherals that were
connected to the old computer will be disconnected and allocated to the new
computer regardless of whether they are currently servicing jobs on the old
computer. For example, if you are printing from the old computer and you switch to a
new computer before the print job is complete then only part of your print job will
actually be...

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 213.5 Keyboard hotkey control (model AV4USB-PC only)
The AdderView may be conveniently controlled by pressing keyboard hotkey
combinations on the keyboard attached to the PS/2 style keyboard port (see figure
4). All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys
and then pressing a command key. By default, the two hotkeys are ‘CTRL’ and
‘ALT’, although other combinations can be selected (see section 2.4.4). Once the
hotkey command has been...

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 22The hotkey command are summarised below (note that the numbers on the numeric
keypad do not form part of a valid hotkey) :
‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1’ - selects channel 1
‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘2’ - selects channel 2
‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘3’ - selects channel 3
‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘4’ - selects channel 4
‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘TAB’ - selects the next channel. The next channel may be the next
active channel or the next channel in numerical sequence depending upon the
position of option switch 8 (see...

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 233.6 Mouse control (model AV4USB-PC only)
The AdderView’s channels may be changed using a three button mouse or
IntelliMouse. In order to switch to the next channel simply hold down the central
mouse button or wheel button and click on the left hand mouse button. The channel
will then change to the next channel. The next channel may be the next active
channel or the next channel in numerical sequence depending on the setting of
option switch 8 (see section 2.4.3)....

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 243.9 Querying the AdderView’s firmware version
For technical support reasons it may sometimes be desirable to know the firmware
version of your AdderView. If the front panel key is held down whilst the AdderView
is powered on then the firmware version will be displayed as a sequence of numbers
and characters. The three digits of the firmware version are shown in sequence on
the 7-segment display, one at a time, alternating with the letter F. When the firmware...

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 25Appendix A.  Cable specificationsShielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliancewith radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably highlevel of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.A1. USB cables
The construction and maximum length of USB cables is specified in the USB
standard. You should only use cables that conform to this USB standard. These
cables will be shielded and no longer than 5 metres in length. USB cables...

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 26Your monitor will plug directly into the back of the AdderView, however if you wish to
extend the distance between the AdderView and the monitor then you may use a tri-
coax video extension cable. This cable should preferably be no longer than 10
metres although cable runs up to 20 metres long may also give acceptable video
quality.
A3. PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cables
PS/2 style keyboards and mice will plug directly into the AdderView USB model...

AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 27Appendix B.Problem SolvingProblem:
Peripherals hang after the AdderView’s channel is changed.
Action:
Ensure that you are using a suitable operating system (see section 2.1). Operating
systems such as versions of Mac OS earlier than 8.6 are known to have associated
problems. Ensure that you are not reading from or writing to USB connected disk
drives whilst you are switching between computers. Ensure that the enumeration
guard time is longer than the longest...

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AdderView USBInstallation and UsePage 29Notes