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KMS4 Multiplatform Keyboard/Mouse Switch

Instruction Manual

Contents

I. Tips for Set up ------------------------------ p.2 II. Safety Warning ------------------------------ p.3 III. Regulatory Notices ------------------------------ p.4 IV. Installation ------------------------------ p.5 V. Programming the KMS4 ----------------------------- p.8 VI. Key mapping ----------------------------- p.12 VII. Troubleshooting ----------------------------- p.15

Introduction

The KMS4 is a keyboard multiplexer with onboard multiple keyboard system interfaces. One

keyboard can communicate with up to 4 different systems, and the user controls system selection by programmable soft macros. Keyboard mapping is provided between the different keyboard types so the user can choose which ever keyboard is preferred.

Mouse protocols are handled in the same way, with support for Microsoft, PS/2, DEC, Sun and Apple.

I - Tips for Set up

DO NOT CONNECT KMS4 TO ITS INTENDED COMPUTERS WITHOUT FIRST POWERING DOWN THE COMPUTERS.

Follow the 10 steps for installation starting at Page 5 of this manual. Once a mouse is connected to the KMS4, and the KMS4 is connected to the its attached

computers, it is necessary to program the KMS4 ( Step 10). Each KMS4 channel and the KMS4 input device type must be programmed. This is required so

that the KMS4 can correctly interpret the input data and so that the KMS4 can re-map the data, and service the appropriate electrical interface for the attached computers.

WHEN A KMS4 IS REDEPLOYED OR DIFFERENT SETUP INSTALLED, REPROGRAMMING MAY BE REQUIRED.

The programming procedure requires the KMS4 to be powered and attached to the actual type of keyboard and mouse that will be used. The programme set up is stored in non-volatile RAM and will not be lost when the KMS4 is powered off.

See Page 8 of the manual to set up keyboard/mouse type and channel settings.

Overview

To change the keyboard and mouse type, or when the input device is not set up. Hold the front panel push-button for more than 8 seconds then push/release the button rapidly 4 times. A channel light will start to flash quickly.

The input device is selected by repeatedly pressing the front panel button while in this mode. Channel 1 light: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse Channel 3 light: Sun keyboard & mouse Channel 4 light: Apple keyboard and mouse or Apple Keyboard & PS/2 mouse

All other settings should not be used, including any combinations of lights which are for reserved modes.

Once the channel number is set to suit the keyboard and mouse Type R to reset the KMS4. Note: Resetting the KMS4 will disable any PS/2 mouse connections - the PS/2 will require a warm boot to re-enable the mouse.

The KMS4 will automatically leave programming mode if a key is not pressed for 35 seconds or 10 seconds after a key is pressed.

Once the keyboard and mouse type is set - use the keyboard to set other options. ( Refer to Page 8 of the manual)

To enter program mode 0 with the keyboard/ mouse type set up. Hold down the front panel push button and strike the TAB key on the keyboard. Note you

cannot change the input keyboard/mouse type if you entered program Mode 0 in this way. The quickest way to set the KMS4 is to select one of the Single key overall setups listed on

page 9 of the manual.

II - Safety Warning

In order for the KMS4 to comply with the requirements of EN60950, the following points MUST be complied with:

1) Do not connect KMS4 to any device that will impair the SELV (safety - extra low voltage)

integrity of the system. Do not connect the KMS4 to any device capable of generating hazardous voltages on the keyboard, mouse or RS232 port.

2) Only use cables provided by Access Keyboards.

3) Only use power supply provided by Access Keyboards.

4) The maximum total rated load drawn by the keyboard & mouse must not exceed the stated

maximum on the rating label. This applies to the devices connected to inputs 1, 2 and 3, EXT LED and the SUN K/M port together. The KMS104 external lightbar draws 8mA max.

5) Check the KMS4 rating label.

6) Only use fuses supplied.

7) Do not use the external power supply if the KMS4 is powered by the computers. The unlikely

event of a power supply fault may go undetected. You can test your system by removing the power supply while all computers are on, if the KMS4 continues to operate, do not replace the power supply.

8) Ensure the mains socket outlet for the power supply (if used) is near the equipment and

remains easily accessible.

9) No user-serviceable parts inside the KMS4 and power supply. Hazardous voltages are

present in the power supplies.

III - Regulatory Notices

EMC Notice

The CE marked KMS4 meets or exceeds the following technical standards as required by the EMC Directive of the European Community:

Emissions:

• EN55022: 'Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment' Performance Level: Class A Immunity: Generic Immunity standard Part 1

• IEC801-2: 'Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control equipment Part 2: Electrostatic discharge requirements' Severity level: +-4kV contact, +-8kV Air discharge Performance level: The KMS4 may reset and self-recover and continue to operate as intended.

• IEC801-3: 'Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control equipment Part 3: Radiated electromagnetic field requirements.' Severity level: 3V/m 27-500MHz Performance level: No Degradation.

• IEC801-4: 'Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control equipment Part 4: Electrical fast transients/Burst requirements.' Severity level: +-0.5kV on signal cables, +-1kV on external power supply Performance level: No degradation

The EU declaration of conformity is available on request.

FCC Notice (Applies to KMS4s labelled with the FCC conformance notice) USA only

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

A Notice About Cables: Use only cables supplied by Access Keyboards for connecting any device to the KMS4 to reduce the possibility of interference with Radio and Television reception.

IV - Installation

Important - Ensure that all equipment is powered-off during installation

STEP 1 - Read safety instruction

Ensure that you have chosen the correct safety options for equipment to be connected to the KMS4. Ensure that the cables match these options (see cable description guide below)

STEP 2 - Identify the computer cables

Part Number Description MM089 PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) keyboard / RS232 (25way D type) mouse MM090 PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) keyboard / RS232 (9way D type) mouse MM101 AT (5 pin large DIN) keyboard / RS232 (9way D type) mouse MM102 PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) keyboard and mouse MM106 AT (5 pin large DIN) keyboard / PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) mouse MM055 Dec LK201/401 keyboard, minidin7 mouse MM108 Dec LK201/401 keyboard MM186 Sun Sparc/Ultra keyboard/mouse

These cables connect to the computers' keyboard and/or mouse power supply in order for the KMS4 to monitor the power status of the computer.

KMS698 Apple (adb)

This cable does not connect to the Apple computers' power supply. The KMS4 is powered from other channel computers or from an external Power Supply.

STEP 3 - Identify the keyboard/mouse adapters if required

These adapters are protected by the KMS4 and consequently are safe in all configurations.

Type KMS4 connection Description

KMS99 INPUT2 Apple keyboard/mouse adapter KMS110 INPUT3 Dec201 mouse adapter KMS111 INPUT1 Dec201 keyboard adapter KMS104 EXT LED External indicator lights

STEP 4 - Identify the KMS4 Connections

Channel 1, 2, 3, 4 connectors on the rear of the KMS4: These connect to the various computers.

9VDC Connects to power supply (if required) BUS: Reserved for future expansion INPUT1: Dec LK201/401 Keyboard (see adapters in step 3) INPUT2: PS2 keyboard without adapter (see adapters in step 3) INPUT3: PS2 mouse (see adapters in step 3) EXT LED: Connects to external indicator lights

SUN K/M: SUN keyboard & Mouse input port

STEP 5 - Ensure all attached computers are switched off. STEP 6 - Connect the Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor to the KMS4

Warning: Different types of mini-DIN connectors look similar, but have different numbers of

pins. Always check the plug and socket have the same number of pins.

STEP 7 - Connect the cables to the computers and KMS4

Warning: Different types of mini-DIN connectors look similar, but have different numbers of

pins. Always check the plug and socket have the same number of pins.

STEP 8 - Power up the KMS4 and connected computers

If an external power supply is used, power it up at the same time or together with the computers.

STEP 10 - Program the KMS4

This step is only necessary if the KMS4 has not been previously programmed to the required configuration.

If you change any of the program mode 0 options or reset the KMS4 from program mode 0 or by cycling the power on the external supply, it may be necessary to re-boot the attached computers.

KMS4 installation examples

Note: All examples below assume that the KMS4 has been previously programmed to the required configuration. If the KMS4 has not been previously programmed, then follow the installation examples, and program the KMS4 as soon as it has been powered up.

Example 1 To install a PS/2 system or compatible and Sun Sparc system using a Sun keyboard & mouse

1) Turn off all the computers that will be attached to the KMS4

2) Plug the Sun Keyboard/Mouse into the SUN K/M port

3) Plug Ultra/Spars system to KMS4 channel 1 using MM186 (Ultra/Sparc) cable

4) Plug PS/2 or compatible system to KMS4 channel 2 using MM102 (PS/2) cable

5) Plug in KMS104 external indicator into KMS4 ‘EXT LED’ if required

6) Turn on PS/2 System. It should boot and the keyboard/mouse should function

7) Turn on Sun system. It should boot and the keyboard/mouse should function

Example 2 To install a PS/2 system or compatible and an AT system with serial mouse using a PS/2

keyboard & mouse

1) Turn off all the computers that will be attached to the KMS4

2) Plug the Keyboard into the KMS4 ‘INPUT2’

3) Plug the mouse into the KMS4 ‘INPUT3’

4) Plug PS/2 system or compatible to KMS4 channel 1 using MM102 (PS/2) cable

5) Plug AT system to KMS4 channel 2 using MM101 (AT/RS232) cable

6) Plug in KMS104 external indicator into KMS4 ‘EXT LED’ if required

7) Turn on PS/2 System. It should boot and the keyboard/mouse should function

8) Turn on AT system. It should boot and the keyboard/mouse should function

Example 3 To install two PS/2 system or compatible using a Dec 201 keyboard & mouse

1) Turn off all the computers that will be attached to the KMS4

2) Plug the Keyboard into the KMS111 adapter, plug the KMS111 into ‘INPUT1’

3) Plug the Mouse into the KMS110 adapter, plug the KMS110 into ‘INPUT3’

4) Plug PS/2 or compatible system to KMS4 channel 1 using Multi-102 (PS/2) cable

5) Plug PS/2 or compatible system to KMS4 channel 2 using Multi-102 (PS/2) cable

6) Plug in KMS104 external indicator into KMS4 ‘EXT LED’ if required

7) Turn on PS/2 System. It should boot and the keyboard/mouse should function

8) Turn on Apple System. It should boot and the keyboard/mouse should function

Note: When using PS/2s, you may wish to program the KMS4 to default to scan set 1 - see programming details.

IV- Programming the KMS4

Overview

Each KMS4 channel and the KMS4 input device type must be programmed. This is required so that the KMS4 can correctly interpret the input data (i.e. the data arriving from the keyboard and mouse) and so that the KMS4 can then re-map the data, and service the appropriate electrical interface for the attached computers.

The programming procedure requires the KMS4 to be powered and attached to the actual type of keyboard and mouse that will be used. The programmed set-up is then held in non-volatile RAM and will not be lost when the KMS4 is powered off .

Currently the KMS4 has two program modes - program mode 0 and program mode 1. Program mode 2 will be added later for language support.

Program mode 0 is primarily for the configuring the basic set-up of the KMS4 i.e. the type of computers and the type of keyboard/mouse. In general, the KMS4 should be reset after changing any configuration options in program mode 0 (type R when finished).

Program mode 1 is used to change ‘hotkey’ (i.e. channel select sequences) for each computer, and various mouse switching parameters.

Program mode 2 is used to select different languages.

Program mode 0 To enter program mode 0, keyboard/mouse type not set up.

If the input device is not set up (i.e. you cannot communicate with the KMS4 from the keyboard/mouse): Press the front panel push-button - hold the button down for more than 8 seconds, then push/release the button rapidly 4 times. You can change the input keyboard/mouse if you entered program mode 0 in this way.

The input device is selected by repeatedly pressing the front panel push button while in program mode 0. See below for the appropriate channel light display.

To enter program mode 0, keyboard/mouse type already set up.

If the input device is already set up (i.e. you can communicate with the KMS4 from the keyboard): Hold down the front panel push-button and strike the TAB key. Note that you cannot change the input keyboard/mouse type if you entered program mode 0 in this way.

Program mode 0 light display: Rapid flashing channel light ( 8 flashes/sec). The channel

no. combination indicates selected input device type: Channel 1 light: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse Channel 2 light: Reserved Channel 3 light: Sun keyboard & mouse Channel 4 light: Apple keyboard & mouse or Apple keyboard & PS2 mouse Channel 1&4 lights: Reserved Channel 2&4 lights: Reserved (currently PS/2 keyboard & mouse) Channel 3&4 lights: Reserved (currently PS/2 keyboard & mouse)

Program mode 0 Keyboard selectable options

Once the KMS4 has been set-up to recognise the keyboard & mouse, the keyboard is used to select the various options below:

Program mode 0 Channel dependant options

FIRST: Type 1..4 on the QWERTY keypad to select a particular channel, then type: A for PS2/AT F for Apple B for RS6000 G for XT C for SUN type 5 H for PS2/AT extended keyb timing D for Dec LK201 I for Dec LK401 E for NeXT J for Windows 95 PS2/AT keyboard Type U To force scan set 1 on PS2/AT. This option would be used in instances where it is likely

that the KMS4 would be reset after connection to some types of PS/2. (Model 95 and some model 70s and 50s). These PS/2s set-up an alternate keyboard mode at boot time (scan set 1), this means that if the KMS4 is reset after the PS/2 bootup, then it will be impossible to communicate with the PS/2 without resetting the PS/2. Forcing scan set 1 will overcome this potential problem.

Type V To not force scan set 1

Program mode 0 Single key overall set-ups.

These options override any current setting, and provide a quick one-key set-up that may be modified as described above.

Key Setting

Num 1 As Z except:

Num 2 As Z except: Num 3 As Z except:

Num 4 As Z except: Num 5 As Z except: Num 6 As Z except: Num 7 As Z except: Num 8 As Z except:

• Resets all channels to PC types

• Hotkey SHF F1…F4 select channel 1 to 4

• Diagnostic & debug options disabled

• Mouse channel selection disabled

• Keyboard and mouse operate on the same channel

• Input device type not changed

• Channel 1 set to Sun

• Sun type 5 keyboard audio/power key-select channels 1..4

• Channel 1 set to Sun

• Resets all channels to SUN types

• Sun type 5 keyboard audio/power key-select channels 1..4

• Resets all channels to SUN types

• Resets all channels to DEC LK201

• Resets all channels to NeXT

• Resets all channels to Apple

• Resets all channels to DEC LK401

Program mode 0 Other Options

X Exit Program mode

F1…F8 Test KMS4 tone generator W Enable Channel select from Mouse ( see program mode 1) R Reset KMS

To Exit program mode 0

If the configuration has been changed: Type R to reset the KMS4. Note that this will disable any PS/2 mouse connections - the PS/2 will require a warm boot to re-enable the mouse.

If the configuration has not been changed: Type X. The KMS4 will automatically exit program mode 0 after 35 seconds if a key has been pressed

(and recognised) or 10 seconds if a key has not been pressed (i.e. after selecting the input devices).

Program mode1 - Channel select options

To enter Program mode 1

Hold down the front panel push button and strike the F1 key.

Program mode 1 light display:

Slow flashing channel 1 light (1.5 flashes/sec).

Program mode 1 Channel selection options:

Type 1…4 on the main keypad to select a particular channel, then:

Hot-key selection

To enter hotkey select sequences depress combination of SHFT, CTRL & Alt and then type the select key. Alternatively hold the space bar down if you do not want to qualify the hot-key sequence with a shift/ctrl/alt key.

Channel selection from mouse

Type S = Allow mouse select to this channel Type T = Do not allow mouse select to this channel

Program mode 1 Keyboard + Mouse select options

Numeric keypad 1 No mouse switching, keyboard and mouse operate on the same channel. Numeric keypad 2 Enable channel selection from the mouse. Push left mouse button first

then the right button within 1/2 sec to enter 'mouse select mode'. The middle button is ignored.

Numeric keypad 3 Enable channel selection from the mouse. Push right mouse button first

then the left button within 1/2 sec to enter 'mouse select mode'. The

middle button is ignored. Numeric keypad 4 Keyboard and mouse operate on the same channel. Numeric keypad 5 Keyboard and mouse may operate on different channels Numeric keypad 6 Enable mouse select to all channels. (overrides T mouse select option

above) Numeric keypad 0 Toggle between channels 1&2 from the PAUSE key

Num.7 = Enter 'Mouse switch' mode from mouse middle button

Num 8 = Advance channel from mouse middle button

Numeric keypad 9 Toggle between channels 1&2 from mouse middle button Numeric keypad * Toggle between channels 1&2 from SCROLLOCK key

To Exit program mode 1

Strike X or let the KMS4 time-out (35 seconds)

Program mode 2 - Language selection

To enter program mode 2

Hold down the front panel push-button and strike the F2 key.

Program mode 2 light display:

Slow flashing channel 2 light (1.5 flashes/sec).

Program Mode 2 options

A Select US language B Select US/UNIX language Note that the above options will affect the Sun emulation only, The other emulations (PC, Mac,

NeXT etc. do not require different languages within the KMS4)

To Exit program mode 2:

Strike X or let the KMS4 timeout (35 seconds).

VI- Key mapping

This following section describes how to generate key codes for a particular computer when not using that computer's native keyboard. E.G. how to generate a Right CTRL for a PC when using a Sun type 5 keyboard.

Multiple key sequences written below as (Compose & DownArrow) mean while holding down the compose key, press the DownArrow key.

Keys that are directly mapped (e.g. ALT on the NeXT and ALT on the PC keyboard) are not specified below.

Keys that do not exist on a computer's native keyboard, but exist on the actual keyboard being used, are not specified below (e.g. The NeXT has no function keys). In these cases, the KMS4 does not transmit any key-codes to the computer unless mentioned below.

Note that different countries use different keyboard layouts (e.g. the US PC keyboard has a # above the 3, while the UK has a £). In general, the KMS4 is supplied with internal firmware for a particular country (EG US or UK) and expects to be connected to a keyboard of the same language variant as the computers. User-specific language variants and key mapping are available on request.

Keyboard map for US5 (US & US/UNIX) language

Input device: PC Keyboard

PC Keyboard key sequence Sun key code

(RCTRL & F1) L1/Stop (RCTRL & F2) L2/Again (RCTRL & F3) L3/Props (RCTRL & F4) L4/Undo (RCTRL & F5) L5/Front (RCTRL & F6) L6/Copy (RCTRL & F7) L7/Open (RCTRL & F8) or Printscreen L8/Paste (RCTRL & F9) or Scrollock L9/Find (RCTRL & F10) or Pause LI0/Cut (RCTRL & H) Help (RCTRL & C) or WIN95Application key Compose (RCTRL & =) Mute (RCTRL & Left Arrow) or WIN95 Left WIN key Left Meta (RCTRL & Right Arrow) or WIN95 Right WIN key Right Meta (RCTRL & Down Arrow) Power (RCTRL & Return) Linefeed (RCTRL & Delete) Audio/soft (RCTRL & Insert) Audio/Loud (RCTRL & Up Arrow) Blank above ESC

PC Keyboard key sequence Dec Vax(LK201/401 Emulation) (RCTRL & F3) F13 (RCTRL & F4) F14 (RCTRL & F5) F15 (RCTRL & F6) F16 (RCTRL & F7) F17 (RCTRL & F8) F18 (RCTRL & F9) F19 (RCTRL & F10) F20 (RCTRL & C) Left Compose (RCTRL &V) Right Compose (401 only) Home Find Select Select RightAlt Right Alt(401 only) LeftAlt Left Alt(401 only) Unshifted Numeric keypad '+' Shifted Numeric keypad '+' -

PC Keyboard key sequence Apple

(RCTRL & DownArrow) Power/reset (RCTRL & UpArrow) Numeric keypad = (RCTRL & RightArrow) Right CTRL (RCTRL & LeftArrow) Apple Left Alt Left Option Right Alt/ALTGR Right Option

PC Keyboard NeXT

F2 RightCMD Fl LeftCMD (RCTRL & DownArrow) Power Insert Louder Delete Softer PGUP Brighter PGDWN Dimmer

KMS4 Keyboard mapping

Input device: Sun 5 Keyboard Sun 5 Keyboard PC

Compose RCTRL Left Meta Left Window (WIN95 only) Right Meta Right Window (WIN95 only) Help Application (WIN95only)

Sun 5 keyboard Apple

Power or (Compose & DownArrow) Power/reset (Compose & UpArrow) Numeric keypad = (Compose & RightArrow) Right CTRL Left Meta or Right Meta or (Compose & LeftArrow) Apple Left Alt Left option Right Alt/ALTGR Right Option

Sun 5 Keyboard Dec Vax (LK201/401 Emulation)

(RightMeta & F3) F13 (RightMeta & F4) F14 (RightMeta & F5) F15 (RightMeta & F6) F16 (RightMeta & F7) F17 (RightMeta & F8) or Printscreen F18 (RightMeta & F9) or Scrollock F19 (RightMeta & F10) or Pause F20 Compose or (RightMeta & C) Left Compose Home Find End Select Left Meta or (RightMeta & V) Right Compose (401 only) RightAlt Right Alt (401 only) LeftAlt Left Alt (401 only) Unshifted Numeric keypad '+' Shifted Numeric keypad '+' Insert or L1 Insert Home or L2 Home Delete or L3 Delete End or L4 End UpArrow or L5 UpArrow PgUP or L6 PgUP LeftArrow or L7 LeftArrow RightArrow or L8 RightArrow DownArrow or L9 DownArrow PgDWN or L10 PgDWN

Sun 5 Keyboard NeXT

Compose or Right Meta or F2 RightCMD Left Meta or F1 LeftCMD L2 or Power Power L1 or Insert Louder L3 or Delete Softer L6 or PGUP Brighter L10 or PGDWN Dimmer UpArrow or L5 UpArrow LeftArrow or L7 LeftArrow RightArrow or L8 RightArrow DownArrow or L9 DownArrow

VI- Trouble Shooting:-

If you experience any difficulties with set up or operation of the KMS4, please contact Access Keyboards Ltd and we will try to help you.

Contact details:ACCESS Keyboards Ltd.

18-19 Suttons Business Park, READING, Berks, RG6 1AZ England.

Tel: +44 (0) 118 9663333 Fax: +44 (0) 118 9267281

Email: sales@accesskeyboards.com Web Site: www.accesskeyboards.com

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