Adder X100 User Manual
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Contents
Welcome
Introduction .................................................................................2
Installation & Operation
Connections .................................................................................4
Cable length advice ................................................................4
Connections at the CAM (local) unit......................................5
Connections at the X100 (remote) module ...........................6
Operation .....................................................................................8
General use .............................................................................8
Locking and unlocking the system ........................................8
Special configuration
Configuration ..............................................................................9
What are hotkeys? .............................................................9
Entering, using and exiting configuration mode .............9
Password setting ...................................................................10
Hot plugging and mouse restoration ..................................11
Which restore setting do I use? .......................................11
Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settings ................11
Video compensation (sharpness and brightness) ................12
Skew adjustment ..................................................................13
Miscellaneous settings ..........................................................15
Performing upgrades ................................................................16
Further information
Getting assistance ...................................................................... 17
Warranty ....................................................................................18
Safety information ....................................................................18
Radio Frequency Energy............................................................19
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Welcome
PSU
X100
CAM
PC
AUDIO*
USB
VIDEO
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of the Adder X100
extenders. These compact modules allow you to
place the controlling keyboard, video monitor and
mouse more than 100 metres from a computer
system. The range topping X100A and X100AS
modules also allow you to extend your audio
accessories away from your computer.
Three types of remote X100 modules are avilable
and two types of local CAMs can be chosen.
Numerous combinations of local and remote
modules are available to suit your requirements. The
long distance link between the modules is made via
Category 5, 5e or 6 twisted pair cabling.
Special circuitry within the remote module allows
you to make adjustments to the sharpness and
brightness settings to suit your own preferences.
Additionally, the X100AS models also feature Skew
adjustment to counteract the effects of uneven
lengths of twisted pair cables that are used to carry
the video signals.
X100 X100A X100AS
PS/2 keyboard connection
PS/2 mouse connection
Video connection
Audio connection
Brightness control
Sharpness control
Skew adjustment
X100
or
X100A
or
X100AS
X100AS -PS2/P
e.g.
/R -PS2/P -USB/P
X100 module only (no CAM)
PS/2 keyboard connection
PS/2 mouse connection
Video connection
Audio connection*
USB connection
/R
or
-PS2/P
or
-USB/P
* only when supplied with X100A or X100AS
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Supplied items
Package variants
X100/R Standard X100 only (no CAM)
X100-PS2/P Standard X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100-USB/P Standard X100 with USB CAM
X100A/R Audio-equipped X100 only (no CAM)
X100A-PS2/P Audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100A-USB/P Audio-equipped X100 with USB CAM
X100AS/R Skew and audio-equipped X100 only (no CAM)
X100AS-PS2/P Skew and audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100AS-USB/P Skew and audio-equipped X100 with USB CAM
Note: CAMs with connections
suitable for Sun Computers are
available under special order.
Computer Access Module (CAM)X100 Module
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Installation & Operation
Connections
Installation of the X100 modules is straightforward and minimal configuration
requirements in most cases. The moulded CAM (Computer Access Module)
connects directly to the system, while the remote X100 module is at the other
end of the twisted pair cable and attaches to the keyboard, mouse, etc.
• Connections at the CAM (local) unit
• Connections at the X100 (remote) module
Cable length advice
The X100 modules support twisted-pair structured cabling within categories
5, 5e and 6. Of these three cable types, category 5 generally provides the best
transmission of video signals because its four pairs of conductors are the most
evenly twisted.
Category 5e and 6 cables use conductor pairs that are unevenly twisted in order
to combat interference effects encountered within higher frequency networks.
While these uneven twists work well for Ethernet signals, they can impose
problems for the video signals transceived by the X100 modules. The X100
modules send the red, green and blue video signals on separate twisted pairs
within the cable. If any of the colour signals are made to travel slightly further
or shorter distances than the others, the result is seen as mis-aligned colours on
screen. This is called skew and becomes more noticeable as cable runs become
longer and screen resolutions/refresh rates increase. The X100AS models are
equipped with special features to combat the effects of skew - see Skew
adjustment.
As an approximate guide, you should expect the following maximum cable
lengths:
Models Category 5 Category 5e or 6
X100 and X100A models 100m ¹ [100m ¹] 50 to 100m ¹ [50 to 100m ¹]
X100AS 300m ² [200m ²] 300m ² [200m ²]
¹ length limited by skew in the cable.
² length limited by bandwidth compensation amplifiers.
In each case the initial values represent maximum distances when using screen
resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz; whereas the [bracketted] values
represent distances achievable using resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz.
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Connections at the CAM (local) unit
1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system to be
connected.
(Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection, then
a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse
restoration section for more details).
2 Locate the required CAM and attach its video, keyboard and mouse (PS/2-
style or USB) and optional audio connectors to the relevant sockets on the
computer system.
A range of different
connector combinations
are made available
by the various CAM
formats
USB keyboard/mouse
PS/2-style mouse
PS/2-style keyboard
Audio
Video
4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of
the CAM. The other end of the cable run will attach to
the remote X100 module.
Green indicator - power present
Yellow indicator - signal activity
Category 5, 5e or 6 cable
to X100 module
Note: CAMs derive power from the
computer system via either the PS/2-style
keyboard connector or USB connector.
Computer
Access
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3 Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the computer
system and the remote peripherals - see Cable length advice.
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Connections at the X100 (remote) module
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1 Place the X100 module adjacent to the remote user location.
2 Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and, optionally for X100A
and X100AS users, speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder X100
module.
From mouse
From keyboard
From video monitor
Adder X100
module
3 Attach the connector of the cable run leading from the CAM to the
TO LOCAL socket of the X100.
Category 5, 5e or 6
cable leading to the
CAM module
Adder X100
From
speakers
(X100A and
X100AS models
only)
From
power
adapter
module
4 (X100A and X100AS models only) Insert the speaker connector to the light
green coloured socket situated between the link connector and the power in
socket.
5 Insert the output connector of the power supply into the socket at the front
edge of the X100 module labelled POWER.
6 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding
socket of the power supply. Connect the other end of the power lead to a
nearby mains socket.
7 Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature to eliminate
any effects caused by the cable run. See Video compensation for details.
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