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Introduction

Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2

What is Free-Flow? ..............................................................................................3

CCS-PRO4 features ............................................................................................. 4

Supplied items ....................................................................................................... 5

Optional extras .....................................................................................................6

Installation

Locations ................................................................................................................ 7

Mounting ................................................................................................................7

Connections .......................................................................................................... 8

User console ...................................................................................................8

Computer systems ......................................................................................... 8

Power connections ........................................................................................9

Optional RC4 remote control ..................................................................10

Optional LED monitor indicator connections .......................................11

Switching control via the Network port ................................................12

Switching control via the Options port ..................................................13

Conguration

Initial conguration ............................................................................................14

Accessing the CCS Manager ......................................................................14

Status page .....................................................................................................15

General conguration .................................................................................16

Network settings ..........................................................................................17

User accounts ...............................................................................................18

Factory reset .................................................................................................19

Upgrade ..........................................................................................................20

Free-Flow conguration ...................................................................................21

Installing the standard conguration application ......................................21

Conguring a standard Free-Flow system ..............................................21

Multi-Monitor Free-Flow conguration ..................................................23

Conguring LED monitor indicators .......................................................25

Additional Free-Flow operations and settings .......................................26

Operation

Selecting a computer .........................................................................................27

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Further information

Getting assistance ..............................................................................................30

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................31

Appendix 1 – Cable pin-outs ...........................................................................32

Appendix 2 - What is True Emulation? ..........................................................33

Warranty ..................................................... .........................................................34

Safety information ..............................................................................................34

Radio frequency energy ....................................................................................35

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

The CCS-PRO series of switches are focussed upon allowing you to seemlessly access multiple computers and their display screens, using common peripherals.

With the CCS-PRO4 switch, you can use a single USB keyboard and USB

mouse to full functions that previously required four separate sets. This

provides immediate savings in both desk space and also the time required to access and control up to four systems and screens. The CCS-PRO4 features our True Emulation technology, which ensures that the full characteristics of the connected USB keyboard and mouse are passed to every system.

In addition to switching the keyboard and mouse, the CCS-PRO4 can also share a set of speakers and two separate USB peripherals between the four systems. This can be done either in concert with the keyboard and mouse (and each other) or totally independently.

The CCS-PRO4 switch can be used in combination with various Adder

extender products (such as AdderLink Innity, X50 and X-DVIPRO) to extend

the distance between the user and the computers under control. Switching between the systems connected to the CCS-PRO4 can be achieved

in six different ways:

• The innovative Free-Flow automatic switching utility,

• The COMPUTER button on the front panel,

• Keyboard hotkey combinations,

• Mouse button combinations,

• Remote control via an external system,

• The optional remote control selector.

Where additional feedback is required as to which systems and screens are selected at any time, the optional CCS-XB kit provides discreet stick-on LED monitor indicators. When a system/screen is selected, a corresponding LED

monitor indicator illuminates (in a choice of colours) to conrm the action.

The keyboard/mouse, the speakers and two individual

USB channels can be collectively or separately

switched through to each PC system using a variety

of manual and/or automatic switching methods.

Free-Flow

An innovative in-built utility that allows the unit to automatically switch between channels by monitoring the mouse pointer position.

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WHAT IS FREE-FLOW?

Adder Free-Flow delivers an innovation in K/M switching. Using Free-Flow you can automatically switch between target computers simply by moving the mouse pointer from screen to screen.

Adder Free-Flow resides on the CCS-PRO4 switch itself, sensing screen boundaries and

instantaneously switching keyboard and mouse (and related peripherals) to the dened target computer. Free-Flow can be congured for almost any combination of screens,

which allows you to declare the individual screen sizes and visually position each one relative to the others.

Free-Flow consists of special code within the CCS-PRO4 switch plus an intuitive

graphical conguration application. First you inform the Free-Flow conguration

application how many screens you have, their pixel resolutions and how they are physically arranged (e.g side-by-side, vertical stack, square formation, etc.). You then download this information to the CCS-PRO4 switch and this is used during operation to determine the precise moment to switch from one screen/system to the next.

The beauty of Free-Flow is its simplicity of conguration and operation. Once the initial conguration has taken place, all monitoring and switching is handled within the CCS-

PRO4 without need for extra connections or software utilities.

Issues when using Free-Flow

• When computers and their displays are not currently selected, the CCS-PRO4 ‘parks’ their mouse pointers in the bottom right corner of the screen. In most cases this will cause no issues, however, it may be noticeable in circumstances such as the following:

• If the task bar is set to auto hide and it is positioned either along the bottom of the screen (as default) or along the right hand side, then the task bar will automatically reappear when the mouse pointer is parked.

• When playing full screen video, the on-screen controls (play, pause, seek etc.) will very likely be revealed when the mouse pointer is parked.

• To cure the either of the above issues, it is possible to alter the mouse parking

position.

• The mouse will not ow across the screens while any mouse buttons are pressed

down - this prevents undesired behaviour when dragging windows around or groupselecting items.

• Free-Flow is not supported on Linux operating system.

• Multi-Monitor Free-Flow is for use with the Windows operating system only and

requires specialist driver to be installed on each PC. See Multi-Monitor Free-Flow

conguration for details.

More information

• Free-Flow conguration

• Multi-Monitor Free-Flow conguration

• Operation: Selecting a computer

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As you move the mouse

between screens, Free-Flow

works in the background

to switch the keyboard and

mouse to the corresponding

computer.

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CCS-PRO4 FEATURES

The unit is contained within a slimline metal casing that measure just 290 x 128 x 31mm.

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COMPUTER button

Press to change to the

next computer channel.

Options port

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the OPTIONS port to any network.

This 10p10c port can separately support the following functions:

• Remote control - allows channel switching either using an optional Adder RC4 four button

remote control unit (see Optional RC4 remote control) or a computer with serial port.

• LED monitor indicators - the optional CCS-XB module links to here and provides multiple

light up monitor indicators.

The upper four indicators (K/M, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to

Indicators

the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals

that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.

The lower four indicators scroll across in sequence when the Free-Flow utility is engaged.

The seven segment numeric display indicates the computer channel that is currently active.

MODE button

Press to determine which

peripherals should be

switched to another

computer channel

(will occur when the

COMPUTER button is

pressed.

Network port

Can be used to remotely congure the

CCS-PRO4 and/or control switching from

an external source, such as a Crestron™,

AMX™ or similar controller (see

Switching control via the network port

for details).

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In order to provide redundancy

Dual power inputs

User console

Connect a USB

keyboard and mouse

plus optional speakers

to these connectors.

(see What is True

Emulation?).

Computer channels

Connect a USB port and

(optionally) an audio output from

each computer to each of these

four channels.

Switched USB ports

Optionally connect up to

two USB devices to these

connectors. These ports are

switched in an enumerated

manner.

Micro USB port

Reserved for future use.

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SUPPLIED ITEMS

Adder CCS-PRO4

Power adapter with locking connector and country-

specic power cord

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Information wallet

containing:

Four self-adhesive rubber feet

Safety document

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

CCS-XB LED monitor indicator kit

CCS-XB

USB cable 2m (type A to B)

Part number: VSC24

Standard 3m CAT5 patch lead

Part number: VSC23

Serial cable

Part number: VSC40

Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks)

Part number: VSC22

RC4 remote control

plus standard 3m patch lead

Part number: RC4-8P8C

Rack mount brackets

plus four screws

Part number: RMK9

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CCS-XB controller

Four self-adhesive

ADDER

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rubber feet

LED monitor indicator x 4

Part number (each): CCS-LED

CATx link cable

Part number: VSC46

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Additional power adapter

with locking connector

Part number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A

Country-specic power cords

CAB-IEC-AUS (Austrailia) CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States)

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Installation

LOCATIONS

Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the CCSPRO4 switch:

• Situate the CCS-PRO4 switch close to the systems to which it will be connected and near to a source of mains power.

• Thanks to Free-Flow, (and/or the optional remote control) the CCS-PRO4 switch can be situated out of sight within the cabling cradle of a desk or placed adjacent to the connected systems.

• Consult the precautions listed within the Safety information section.

MOUNTING

Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable to mount the CCS-PRO4 switch in place, either:

• On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or

• Amongst the cabling at the rear of the desk.

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CONNECTIONS

Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a nal step

User console

The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals which will be shared between the computer systems. Ensure that power is disconnected from the switch.

To connect peripherals to the user console

1 Position your peripheral devices in the vicinity of the switch such that their cables will

easily reach.

2 Keyboard and mouse: Attach the leads from your USB keyboard

and mouse to the USB sockets specically labelled with

keyboard and mouse symbols. The keyboard and mouse will operate in any of the USB sockets, however, True

Emulation is not available on sockets labeled USB1

or USB2.

From USB keyboard and mouse

3 USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from your USB

peripherals to the USB sockets labeled USB1 and USB2.

From USB peripherals

4 Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your

speakers to the audio socket.

Support for optical S/PDIF audio

The Line In sockets on the computer ports and the Line Out socket on the user console are dual purpose. They can accept either 3.5mm

analog jacks or mini- TOSLINK optical ber

connectors. The latter provide access to the optical S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace)

capabilities supported by the AdderView CCS-

PRO4 system, which switches PCM (Pulse

From speakers

Code Modulation) audio at 96KHz.

Computer systems

Each computer system is connected to the CCS-PRO4 switch using (up to) two cables.

To connect a computer system

1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the CCS-PRO4 switch and the system to be

connected.

2 Use a USB cable (type-A to type-B) to link a USB port on the

computer system to the USB port of the required channel on the rear of the switch.

3 If required, use a stereo audio link cable (3.5mm jacks at either

end) to link the speaker port on the computer system to the audio port of the required channel on the rear of the switch.

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USB and audio links from a system

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Power connections

The CCS-PRO4 switch is supplied with a single power adapter but offers the facility to use a second input in order to provide operational redundancy. The CCS-PRO4 unit can operate perfectly well from a single power adapter operating alone. When two adapters are connected, the unit will spread its load between them; should one power input fail, 100% of the load will be transferred to the other power adapter without a break in operation. Remote checking of the power inputs is possible at any time via the browser interface - see Status page for details.

There is no on/off switch on the CCS-PRO4 unit, so operation begins as soon as power is applied at either port.

To connect the power supply

1 Attach the output connector of the supplied power

adapter to either of the two power input sockets on the left side of the rear panel.

Input 2

Input 1

IMPORTANT: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety information section of this guide. In particular, do not use an unearthed power socket or extension cable.

Note: Both the switch and its power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in 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.

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To disconnect a power adapter

1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply.  Note: If you are replacing one of dual power adapters during operation, it is not necessary to

also remove power from the other adapter.

2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the CCS-

PRO4 unit.

3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the switch. As the body of the plug

slides back, it will release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug.

2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specic power cord to the socket

of the power adapter.

3 Connect the power cord to a nearby main supply socket. 4 Where power redundancy is required, repeat steps 1 to 3 for a second power adapter.

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Optional RC4 remote control

CCS-XB

The optional RC4 remote control unit (part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. The RC4 remote control is supplied with a 3 meter cable that is used to link with the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the switch.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the OPTIONS port to any network.

To connect the remote control

1 Connect either end of the supplied cable to the socket at the rear of the RC4 remote

control.

Using the RC4 with the optional CCS-XB module

When the optional CCS-XB LED monitor indicator module is used with the CCS-PRO4 switch, it requires permanent use of the latter’s OPTIONS port which would otherwise be used to attach the RC4 remote.

However, the CCS-XB module has an output port that provides a link through to the

OPTIONS port (to which it is connected) that can be used to attach the RC4 remote.

To connect the remote control to the CCS-XB module

1 Use the Adder Free-Flow utility to program the CCS-PRO4 switch (see the section

Conguring LED monitor indicators).

2 Use the patch cable supplied with the RC4 kit to link the RC4 to the TO KEYPAD OR

PC port of the CCS-XB module.

 The RC4 remote can now be used in the usual manner to select the required

channels.

Patch cable

Adder P/N: VSC23

(Included in RC4-8P8C kit)

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2 Connect the other end of the cable to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the

switch.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the OPTIONS port to any network.

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Optional LED monitor indicator connections

The optional CCS-XB module enables you to add LED (Light Emitting Diode) monitor indicators to each of your video display screens to show which are active.

The CCS-XB module connects to the OPTIONS port of the main CCS-PRO4 switch. Each individual LED monitor indicator then connects to one of the ten ports on the CCS-XB module.

Notes: The CCS-XB module MUST be connected before the switch is powered on, otherwise the module will not be recognized. Also, if the module is temporarily disconnected from the switch during operation, communication between the two will cease and the switch will need to be repowered with the CCS-XB module attached.

To connect the CCS-XB module and monitor indicators

1 Remove power from the switch. Use the at cable supplied with the CCS-XB kit to

link the module to the OPTIONS port of the CCS-PRO4 switch.

 Note: If the optional RC4 remote control is connected to the Options port, remove this rst. It

can be attached to the CCS-XB module later (see here).

Adder CCS-PRO4

switch

Adder CCS-XB

module

2 Link each LED monitor indicator to a port on the CCS-XB

module - ports 1 to 4 are most commonly used.

Insert the lead for

the rst indicator

into port 1

Port 2

LED monitor indicator with

3 meter lead

Each indicator has an adhesive pad to

assist with mounting on your video

displays.

CCS-XB

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Port 3

Port 4

Link cable

Adder P/N: VSC46

(Included in CCS-XB kit)

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the OPTIONS port to any network.

3 You need to tell the CCS-PRO4 which LED monitor indicator to illuminate (and in

which colour) for each channel. To do this connect your computer to the CCS-PRO4 switch via a network connection and use the Free-Flow application. Please see the section Conguring LED monitor indicators.

4 Apply power to the switch.

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Switching control via the network port

The network port allows switching to be controlled by commands issued from an external system such as a Crestron™ or AMX™ controller.

Connecting to a network for remote control

1 Use a standard patch cable to link the network port ( ) of the CCS-PRO4 unit to a

network switch.

Link from network switch

2 Ensure that the CCS-PRO4 network port is correctly congured to a subnet that is

accessible from the sending device. See Network settings for details.

Issuing remote switching commands via the network port

The Application Programming Interface (API) for the CCS-PRO4 requires the controlling system to send an HTTP Get request to the following location:

• <ipadress>/cgi-bin/channel

The following parameters are available:

• km=<channel> Switches the keyboard and mouse to the dened channel.

• spk=<channel> Switches the speakers to the dened channel.

• usb1=<channel> Switches USB port 1 to the dened channel.

• usb2=<channel> Switches USB port 2 to the dened channel.

An example string is: 192.168.1.22/cgi-bin/channel?km=3&spk=4&usb1=2&usb2=1 The above example would switch the keyboard and mouse to channel 3, the speakers to

channel 4, USB port 1 to channel 2 and USB port 2 to channel 1.

Note: If security is enabled then the client must be authenticated before you are able to access the CCS-PRO4.

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Switching control via the Options port

The OPTIONS port allows an external serial input, typically from a computer, to control the selection of the various channels. You can use either an optional serial cable (part

number VSC40) or alternatively construct a custom cable to link the CCS-PRO4 switch

and the computer. For pin-out details of the custom cable, see Appendix 1. Upon receipt of the correct code, the CCS-PRO4 will switch immediately to the

appropriate channel.

Connecting a computer for remote control

The cable link from the computer needs to connect the transmit (TXD) line of the computer to the receive (RXD) input of the CCS-PRO4 and also link the ground terminals (GND) of the two devices. See Appendix 1 for details.

To connect a computer remote control

1 Use an optional serial cable to link the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the CCS-

PRO4 switch and a vacant serial port on the computer.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the OPTIONS port to any network.

 Note: If the optional CCS-XB module is used with the CCS-PRO4, connect the computer

instead to the TO KEYPAD OR PC port on the CCS-XB module.

Serial port parameter settings

Ensure that the chosen serial port is congured to the following:

• Baud rate: 1200

• Data bits: 8

• Stop bit: 1

• Parity: None

Channel selection codes

 ASCII

Character Hex Decimal

• Channel 1: ‘1’ 0x31 49

• Channel 2: ‘2’ 0x32 50

• Channel 3: ‘3’ 0x33 51

• Channel 4: ‘4’ 0x34 52

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Conguration

INITIAL CONFIGURATION

The conguration, monitoring and management of the CCS-PRO4 unit is performed

using the in-built Adder CCS Manager utility which is accessible via the network connection using a standard web browser.

Accessing the CCS Manager

To access the CCS Manager

1 Use a computer that is directly or indirectly (i.e. via a network switch) connected to

the CCS-PRO4 unit. If you need to make a temporary connection, see right Ü

2 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the CCS-PRO4.

The default setting is: 192.168.1.22

3 If requested, enter your username and password to log on.  Note: The default username and password are ‘admin’ and ‘password’ respectively.  The opening page of the CCS Manager should be displayed:

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To temporarily connect a computer to the network port

1 If you need to make a temporary connection for conguration purposes, use a

standard patch cable (cross-over or straight connections are both supported) to link the Ethernet 10/100 network port ( ) of the CCS-PRO4 unit to your computer’s network port.

Temporary link from your computer

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 Note: If the CCS-PRO4 has been previously congured and those settings are unknown, see

the Troubleshooting section for details about reverting to the default settings.

Logging out

There is no log out option. You merely need to close the browser that you are using to access the CCS Manager.

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Status page

The Status page provides details about the dual power inputs, the internal operating temperature and also allows you to switch peripheral channels.

To display the Status page

1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 The Status page is the rst to be displayed, however, if necessary, click the Status

button shown on the left side: The page will be displayed:

Channel control

The Channel control section shows the computers to which each of the user console peripheral channels are switched. You can use these entries to individually switch each peripheral to any of the four computers.

To switch peripherals between channels

1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 If necessary, on the left side, click the Status button. 3 In the Channel control section, click the numeric eld to

the right of the required peripheral channel, (e.g. KM channel, speaker channel, etc.) to reveal a drop down list.

4 Click the number of the computer to which the peripheral

should be switched. The CCS-PRO4 front panel display will respond when peripheral channels are switched:

• The main seven digit number shows the computer to which the KM (Keyboard and Mouse) channel is connected.

• If any of the other three channels are switched to a different channel than the KM, their respective indicators will ash.

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Click here to

choose the

required page.

Provides power

input and internal

temperature details as

well as the unit’s xed

MAC address.

Indicates to which computer

channels the various user console

peripherals are currently connected.

You can click these to switch any

peripheral to another channel.

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General conguration

The General conguration page contains various switching and identication options.

To display the General conguration page

1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 On the left side, click the Conguration button.

Basic options

Within the General conguration page you can adjust various Basic options:

• Hotkeys - CCS-PRO4 switches use and

as their standard hotkeys. These can be changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation (Ctrl + Shift, Alt + Shift, .Right Alt, etc.).

• Default switching mode - Determines the standard switching mode to be used at power on (All, KM + speaker, KM only, etc.).

• Mouse switching - You can enable or disable mouse switching to suit your installation requirements.

• Options port mode - Determines how the serial Options port should function. Choices are Serial control to received switching commands from a computer or RC4 compatible for use with the optional Adder RC4 remote control.

• Options port speed - When the setting above is set to Serial control, this setting allows you to choose the communication speed (110 to 230400 baud).

• Port cycling - Determines which computer ports should be visited when the user issues an instruction (either by mouse buttons or keyboard hotkeys + tab) to cycle to the next port. Options are Cycle all ports (even those that are not active) or Cycle only active ports.

Switch identication

This section allows you to optionally apply Name, Description and Location details to the CCS-PRO4. For larger installations where multiple units exist, this information can be very useful for identication purposes. Additionally, the Name entry is also used when performing a DHCP search.

If the Name and Location entries are set, they will be displayed at the top of each CCS Manager page as the Switch ID (replacing the MAC address).

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Network settings

To display the Network settings page

1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 On the left side, click the Conguration button. 3 On the left side, click the Network settings option.

The various network settings are as follows:

• Require a username and password to logon - When ticked, the unit will request a valid username and password before allowing access to the CCS Manager.

• Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP) - When ticked, the unit will derive its IP address, netmask and gateway settings from the DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) server on the local network. Additionally, the optional Name entry entered within the General Conguration section can also be used when performing a DHCP search.

• Address, Netmask and Gateway - When the setting above is unticked, these three

elds are used to dene the fundamental network settings of the CCS-PRO4 unit. The

default settings are as follows:

• Address: 192.168.1.22

• Netmask: 255.255.255.0

• Gateway: 192.168.1.1

 When the Obtain IP address... option is ticked, these three elds will display the

settings that were dened by the DHCP server.

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User accounts

To display the User accounts page

1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 On the left side, click the Conguration button. 3 On the left side, click the User accounts option.

Managing users

The maximum number of declared users is limited to an administrator and up to four other users. A list of current users will be shown and you can alter the list as follows:

To edit a user

1 Click on the user name. 2 Click the Edit user button. 3 Adjust the Username and/or Password as required.  Note: The admin username cannot be changed. 4 Click the Save button.

To add a user

1 Click the Add user button. 2 Enter the required Username and/or Password. 3 Click the Save button.

To delete a user

1 Click on the user name. 2 Click the Edit user button. 3 Click the Delete user button.  Note: The admin user cannot be deleted. 4 Click the Save button.

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Factory reset

To display the Factory reset page

1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 On the left side, click the Conguration button. 3 On the left side, click the Factory reset option.

Performing a factory reset

A factory reset will return the CCS-PRO4 to its original conguration. All network

settings will be reset (the default IP address of 192.168.1.22 will be restored) and all users, except for the admin user will be removed. Additionally, if any Free-Flow layouts are stored, they will also be removed from memory.

There are two ways to perform a factory reset:

• Within the Factory Reset page of the CCS Manager, or

• Using the front panel MODE button.

Both methods are discussed below.

To perform a factory reset within CCS Manager

1 Within the Factory Reset page, click the Factory reset button.  The CCS-PRO4 unit will be returned to its standard state.

To perform a factory reset using the front panel MODE button

1 Remove power from the CCS-PRO4 unit. 2 Press and hold the front panel MODE button and restore power.  The CCS-PRO4 unit will be returned to its standard state.

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Upgrade

To display the Upgrade page

Note: Firmware upgrades are not possible using the Safari browser, please use a different browser when performing upgrades.

1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 On the left side, click the Upgrade button.

Performing a rmware upgrade

The CCS-PRO4 switch is fully upgradeable via a rmware upgrade.

To perform a rmware upgrade

1 Download the latest CCS-PRO4 rmware upgrade le from the Adder Technology

website (www.adder.com) and install it on a computer that is attached via a network connection to the CCS-PRO4 switch.

 The le is supplied as a compressed ZIP le. Decompress the ZIP le with an

appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.com) and extract the contained *.bin le.

2 Access the Upgrade page (as detailed left). 3 Click the Select upgrade le button and use the subsequent le dialog to locate

the downloaded *.bin upgrade le. Once selected, the name of the upgrade le will be displayed within the Upgrade window.

4 Click the Start upgrade button. As the process begins, the Upgrade page will show

‘Upgrade in progress’ and the CCS-PRO4 front panel will show ‘ ’.

 The upgrade process may take several minutes to complete, after which time the CCS-

PRO4 front panel will return to showing the current channel number.

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FREE-FLOW CONFIGURATION

(Windows PC required)

Installing the standard conguration application

The Free-Flow conguration application is available for download from the Adder

website (www.adder.com). 1 Install the application onto any computer (not necessarily one of the four computers

linked to the CCS-PRO4 switch).

2 Connect the computer to the CCS-PRO4 via the network port. See To temporarily

connect a computer to the network port for details.

3 Run the installation application and follow the on-screen instructions. Once installed,

start the Free-Flow application. It may report that it is ‘Unable to communicate with the device’. If so:

a Click the OK button, whereupon the Free-Flow window will open. b Select Congure > Connection... to display the Communication conguration

dialog.

c In the rst tab, select the Network connection. The Serial option is used only for

the standard CCS4-USB switch.

Conguring a standard Free-Flow system

Use the Free-Flow application to declare the display screens and their positions relative

to each other. Then download the conguration to the CCS-PRO4 switch.

1 On the icon bar, click the red, green, blue and yellow screen icons (or use the Screens

menu) to add the required number of display screens to the map area:

 Note: By default, the Free-Flow screen will automatically add four screens in a straight row

1A 2A 3A 4A

( as required.

2 Arrange the coloured rectangular screen representations to mimic the physical layout

of the actual displays, for example:

1A 2A 3A 4A

), each at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. You can edit or delete these screens

1A 2A

3A 4A

2A 3A 4A

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d Enter the IP address of the CCS-PRO4 unit (it is set to 192.168.1.22 as standard) as

well as the username and password, if used.

e If required, test the connection. Select Congure > Send Layout to Switch. If

no error message is returned then you can assume the connection is working.

 The important thing is to dene where each screen edge abuts to the next so that the

CCS-PRO4 switch can determine the correct moments to switch channels.

 Use the small black squares around the perimeter of each highlighted screen

representation to change their size or stretch them.

 Note: The numbering of the screen images relate directly to the four channels on the switch.

 continued

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3 Double-click on each screen representation to set the screen resolution and,

optionally, add a screen name and/or congure an LED monitor indicator:

Additional Free-Flow operations and settings

In addition to the core conguration functions, Free-Flow has a number of additional

settings that you can make.

Mouse... (acceleration) setting

Acceleration

Mouse acceleration allows you to move the mouse pointer quickly across the large areas of the screen in response to small but sharp shifts in the mouse position. The Congure > Mouse... option provides settings between 0 and 50, however, a value of 12 to 15 will give a typical Windows-like default operation.

Mouse parking... setting

Switch... settings

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Enable (Disable) Free-Flow

This option allows you to switch off the Free-Flow feature within the CCS-PRO4 switch. Located within Congure > Switch... menu item, untick the Enable Free-Flow

checkbox and download the conguration the CCS-PRO4 switch to disable.

Start-up Port Located within Congure > Switch... menu item (see above image), this option allows

you to determine which port should be enabled whenever the CCS-PRO4 switch is rst

powered on.

Switch Mode

Located within Congure > Switch... menu item (see above image), these check boxes allow you to determine which peripherals should be switched whenever the channel is changed by the Free-Flow method. The switching of peripherals via the other methods of channels selection (e.g. the front panel, hotkeys, mouse buttons, etc.) remain unaffected by these settings. By default, the Keyboard/Mouse and Audio are selected.

Mouse parking allows you to optionally determine where the mouse pointer for each system should be placed when the focus moves to a different system/video screen. The Congure > Mouse parking... option displays vertical and horizontal scroll bars. Use the scroll bars to pinpoint the position that should be used to park the dormant mouse on each screen.

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SELECTING A COMPUTER

There are six ways to switch the common peripherals to specic computer channels:

• Using the innovative Free-Flow automatic switching utility Þ

• Using the control panel Ü

• Using hotkeys

• Using mouse button presses

• Remote control via an external system

• Using the optional RC4 remote control

Selecting a computer using the Free-Flow utility

Once congured, Free-Flow allows you to change channels merely by moving the mouse

to edge of one screen towards the next screen. As the mouse pointer reaches the edge it will cause the channel to automatically change and will jump to the next screen.

Notes:

• Free-Flow cannot be enabled until a layout has been congured and downloaded to the CCS-

PRO4 switch - see Free-Flow conguration.

• The mouse will not ow across the screens while any mouse buttons are pressed down - this

prevents undesired behaviour when dragging windows around or group-selecting items.

• You can determine which peripherals will be switched by Free-Flow independently of those that would be switched with any other method. See Switch Mode within the Switch...

settings section.

• You can continue to use any of the other channel switching methods while Free-Flow is enabled.

The four upper indicators on the CCS-PRO4 display panel will scroll across every few seconds to show that Free-Flow is enabled. See What is Free-Flow? for an introduction to the utility or Free-Flow conguration for more details about how to prepare it for operation.

You can temporarily disable (and re-enable) Free-Flow using hotkey presses:

• Simultaneously press and hold and , then press

Selecting a computer using the control panel

The control panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are switched to one or more computer channels.

Indicates the number of the currently selected computer

Use this button to choose the next required computer

The lower four indicators will intermittently scroll across whenever Free-Flow is enabled.

1 Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, press the MODE

button repeatedly to change the switching mode:

Will switch all peripherals together

Will switch keyboard, mouse and speakers

Will switch only the keyboard and mouse

Will switch only the speakers

Will switch only USB peripheral 1

Will switch only USB peripheral 2

 Notes:

• If an indicator ashes, it signies that the respective peripheral is currently switched to

another computer channel.

• The peripherals to be switched using the Free-Flow method are set independently.

2 Press the COMPUTER button repeatedly to select the required computer channel.

The upper K/M, SPK, USB1, and USB2 indicators show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.

Use this button to choose which peripherals will be switched

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Selecting a computer using hotkeys

Using hotkey combinations, you can quickly switch the keyboard and mouse, speakers and USB peripherals to any computer channel.

To select a computer using hotkeys

The standard hotkey press combinations allow you to change channels with the minimum of keypresses:

1 Simultaneously press and hold and (or other hotkeys, if altered).

2 While still holding and , press the number key of the required channel address

(or the TAB key), then release all of the keys.

 Note: The numbers on your keyboard’s numeric keypad are not valid, use only the numeral

keys above the QWERTY section.

 The ports (K/M, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon

the switching mode that is currently set using the control panel buttons.

The range of standard hotkey combinations are as follows:

Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for and in the examples given here.



Selects channel 1

Selects channel 2

Selects channel 3

Selects channel 4

Isolates the user console from all channels

Selects the next channel (see note )

What are hotkeys?

The and keys when pressed in combination are called ‘hotkeys’ and they signal to the CCS-PRO4 switch that you wish to control it, rather than the computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or program, you can change them to a different combination within the General conguration page of the CCS Manager.

To disable/enable Free-Flow

Once Free-Flow is in operation, you can temporarily disable (and re-enable) it. You can tell when Free-Flow is in operation when the four lower indicators on the CCS-PRO4 front panel scroll across every few seconds.

• Simultaneously press and hold and , then press

Choosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tab

The computer channels that are visited when you use the hot keys + tab (or mouse

buttons) are determined by a setting within the Conguration menu:

1 Enter the General conguration page of the CCS Manager. 2 Choose the required Port cycling option, either:

• Cycle all ports (visits even inactive ports), or

• Cycle only active ports.

3 Click the Save button.

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Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons

Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard and mouse, speakers and/ or USB peripherals to any computer channel.

Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse switching’ option has been enabled (within the General conguration page of the CCS Manager).

To select a computer using the mouse buttons

1 Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse. 2 Click the left mouse button to increment the channel number or click the right mouse

button to decrement the channel. When the correct channel is reached, release the middle button.

 When using this method of switching:

• The computer channels that are visited depend upon the conguration menu

setting (see note ).

• The ports (K/M, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the control panel buttons.

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Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons

The computer channels that are visited when you use the hot keys + tab (or mouse

buttons) are determined by a setting within the Conguration menu:

1 Enter the General conguration page of the CCS Manager. 2 Choose the required Port cycling option, either:

• Cycle all ports (visits even inactive ports), or

• Cycle only active ports.

3 Click the Save button.

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Further information

This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:

• Getting assistance - see right

• Troubleshooting

• Appendix 1 - Cable pin-outs

• Appendix 2 - What is True Emulation?

• Safety information

• Warranty

• Radio frequency energy statements

GETTING ASSISTANCE

If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this guide, then we provide a number of other solutions:

• Online solutions and updates – www.adder.com/support  Check the Support section of the adder.com website for the latest solutions and

rmware updates.

• Adder Forum – forum.adder.com  Use our forum to access FAQs and discussions.

• Technical support – www.adder.com/contact-support-form  For technical support, use the contact form in the Support section of the

adder.com website - your regional ofce will then get in contact with you.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: My computer and the CCS-PRO4 switch are connected to the same network but I can’t make contact using a web browser.

There may be another device using the same address as the CCS-PRO4 default (192.168.1.22) or your computer may be on a different subnet.

Remedies:

• Check whether any other device on your immediate network is using the same address and temporarily disconnect it, if possible.

• Make a temporary direct connection between your computer and the switch in order to change the IP address used by the switch.

• Check that your computer and the switch are on the same subnet. If necessary, change your computer’s subnet mask setting to encompass that of the switch, e.g. instead of

255.255.255.0, try 255.255.0.0.

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APPENDIX 1 – CABLE PIN-OUTS

The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs are listed in this section for both types of connector.

Serial remote control cable (8p8c)

8p8c

connector

D-Type female

9 way

TXD RXD

RXD

GND

TXD

GND

Serial remote control cable (10p10c)

10p10c

connector

TXD RXD

RXD

GND

Note: You can also use the optional serial cable (part number VSC40).

D-Type female

9 way

TXD

GND

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APPENDIX 2 - WHAT IS TRUE EMULATION?

True Emulation represents a signicant breakthrough in sharing USB devices between

two or more computer systems. Until this point, the problem has been how to create a USB switch that provides all of the following:

• Quick, transparent and reliable switching,

• Accurate representation of the connected USB keyboard and mouse,

• Switching control via the connected USB keyboard and/or mouse.

The difculty in achieving all of the above requirements has been due to the complexity

of the USB standard. This has led to various problems that have spawned a number of possible solutions.

Enumerated USB switching

The earliest attempts to switch USB devices applied a relatively ‘hands off’ approach.

Enumerated USB switches are the electronic equivalent of those old mechanical KVM

switches with a large knob on the front. Enumerated switches are so called because a connected USB device will be required to

perform a full initiation (a process called Enumeration) every time it is switched; just as if you had pulled out the plug and then reconnected it.

Enumerated switches simply pass all signals straight through between the USB device and the computer, they do not attempt to interpret any data. For most devices, this offers an advantage because the switch just leaves them to get on with their jobs without any interference or any hit on performance. However, it means that a USB keyboard or mouse cannot be used to control the switching process - a quick and simple control method expected by most users. Reliability of switching is also an issue that has plagued enumerated switches, especially when used with certain USB devices and particular operating systems.

Emulated USB switching

The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating (or Emulating) the identity of attached USB devices were eventually solved, leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch.

A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently connected to it, even when the device is switched to another computer. This means that the enumeration process for the USB

device takes place only once, during the rst power on. After that, a computer merely

sees a dormant version of the USB device whenever the device is actually connected to a different computer.

However, it remains a complex task to dynamically assume the identity of a USB device, distribute it among the connected computers and maintain all of the necessary signals,

states and processes. Therefore, manufacturers have previously relied upon a xed keyboard and mouse prole that is declared to each computer, regardless of the actual

connected devices. This precluded the use of any special keyboard or mouse features over and above the standard layouts.

True Emulation

Mindful of the limitations associated with the previous USB switching techniques, we set about creating a

USB

KEYBOARD

USB

MOUSE

OTHER USB

DEVICE

more effective and elegant solution. After a great deal of research and development, True Emulation is the result.

True Emulation allows the complete identity of the

HOST

CONTROLLER

keyboard and mouse to be copied and then presented to all of the connected computers. This means that any keyboard offering specialist function keys or any mouse with extra features will be fully supported at

EMULATION

ENGINE

each computer. As with the previous emulation method, the unselected computers will continue to see the identities of the keyboard and mouse, which means that no enumeration is necessary when their link becomes active once again. This not only helps to speed up the

USB HUB

rate of re-connection, but also raises the reliability of switching because USB links are at their most vulnerable during the enumeration process.

True Emulation relies upon a high speed circuit, called an Emulation Engine, to fully emulate the USB device identities and also interpret keyboard and mouse data streams. The result is full support for K/M switching control via hotkey presses or the third button/scroll wheel of a mouse.

True Emulation is not necessarily required by other

USB devices, which is why you will also nd two

The emulated section of the

switch is shown in blue and

handles only the keyboard and

mouse. The green enumerated

section of the switch handles

other USB devices and also uses

the USB hubs to link with the

computers.

enumerated circuits included (shown in green within the block diagram) alongside the True Emulation feature (shown in blue). This allows those other USB devices to operate at their highest speeds,

without any intervention. The enumerated circuits benet greatly from the USB Hubs

that are jointly used with the True Emulation system. Because they interface directly and permanently with each computer, they help to stabilise the dormant links, making errors during enumeration much less likely.

The dual switching arrangement provides further exibility because the True Emulation

and enumerated sections can be switched in unison or independently of each other, as required. Thus, your various peripherals can operate with different computers at the same time. Please see software release notes for a list of supported products.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.

• Warning - live parts contained within power adapter(s).

• No user serviceable parts within power adapter(s) - do not dismantle.

• Plug the power adapter(s) into socket outlets close to the unit that they are powering.

• Do not use an unearthed power socket or extension cable.

• Do not use a power adapter if its case becomes damaged, cracked or broken or if you

suspect that it is not operating properly.

• Replace the power adapter(s) with a manufacturer approved type only.

• If you use a power extension cord with the unit, 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 unit yourself.

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 difculty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are

unable to resolve, please contact your supplier.

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RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY

A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.

All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.

European EMC directive 2004/108/EC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A

computing device in accordance with the specications in the European standard

EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures: (a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (b) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. (c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected. (d) Consult the supplier or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Compliance Statement (United States)

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with

the specications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever

measures may be necessary to correct the interference. Changes or modications not

expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement

This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Contact: www.adder.com/contact-details

Support: forum.adder.com

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Part No. MAN-CCSPROx-ADDER • Release 1.0e

Index

Cable pin-outs 32 CCS Manager

accessing 14 Channel selection codes 13 Computer

connection 8

ports 4

selecting 27 Connections

computer system 8

power in 9

user console 8

Digital audio 8

Emulated switching 33 Enumerated switching 33

Front panel

switching 27

Host computer

connection 8 Hotkeys

selecting computers 28

Indicators 4

Keyboard

connection 8

Mouse

connection 8

Network port

temporary connection 14,21

Operation 27 Options port 4

PCM

audio 8

Peripherals

connecting 8

Remote control

by computer 12,13

Safety information 34 Selecting computers

with front panel 27 with hotkeys 28 with mouse buttons 29

Serial port

settings for control 13

S/PDIF

digital audio 8

Switching 27

Troubleshooting 31 True Emulation 2,33

USB device

connection 8

USB switching

emulation 33 enumeration 33 True Emulation 33

User console 4

Warranty 34

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Adder CCS-PRO4-US Users Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS FREE-FLOW?

CCS-PRO4 FEATURES

SUPPLIED ITEMS

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Installation

LOCATIONS

MOUNTING

CONNECTIONS

User console

Computer systems

Power connections

Optional RC4 remote control

Optional LED monitor indicator connections

Switching control via the network port

Switching control via the Options port

INITIAL CONFIGURATION

Accessing the CCS Manager

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Status page

Network settings

User accounts

Factory reset

Upgrade

FREE-FLOW CONFIGURATION

Additional Free-Flow operations and settings

Operation

SELECTING A COMPUTER

Further information

GETTING ASSISTANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX 1 – CABLE PIN-OUTS

APPENDIX 2 - WHAT IS TRUE EMULATION?

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARRANTY

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY

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