ADDER X200 User Manual
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User Guide
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Contents
Welcome
Introduction .................................................................................2
What you may additionally need
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Installation & Operation
Connections .................................................................................4
Cable length advice
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Connections at each CAM (local) unit
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Connections at the X200 (remote) module
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Operation .....................................................................................8
General use
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Selecting and using computers
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Locking and unlocking the system
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Special configuration
Configuration ..............................................................................9
What are hotkeys?
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Entering, using and exiting configuration mode
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Password setting
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Mouse switching control
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Hot plugging PS/2-style connections
and mouse restoration .........................................................11
Which restore setting do I use?
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Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settings
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Video compensation (sharpness and brightness)
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Video skew adjustment (X200AS models only)
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Miscellaneous settings
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Performing flash upgrades
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Further information
Getting assistance ......................................................................17
Warranty ....................................................................................18
Safety information
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Radio Frequency Energy
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Welcome
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Adder X200 extender
set. These compact modules allow you to remotely
control up to two computer systems from a
common keyboard, video monitor, mouse and
speaker set. The controlling peripherals can be
situated up to 300 metres* from each computer
system (* X200AS skew compensation model).
Peripheral connections to each computer system are
handled by Computer Access Modules (or CAMs).
The long distance link between the CAMs and the
common X200 module 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.
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X200
CAM
CAM
PC1
PC2
AUDIO
AUDIO
KEYB/MOUSE
KEYB/MOUSE
VIDEO
VIDEO
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X200 model range
Extender pair packages (X200 + CAM)
X200-USB/P 100m extender pair, USB CAM, no audio, no de-skew
X200A-USB/P 100m extender pair, USB CAM, audio, no de-skew
X200AS-USB/P 300m extender pair, USB CAM, audio and de-skew
X200 receivers only (for use with CATx switches etc.)
X200 /R 100m receiver, no audio, no de-skew
X200A /R 100m receiver, audio, no de-skew
X200AS /R 300m receiver, audio and de-skew
X200 modules can be used to connect to
individual computer systems via CAMs or to
many computers via AdderView CATx switches
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Supplied items
CD-ROM
Four selfadhesive
rubber feet
Power adapter and
country- specific
power lead
Computer Access Module (CAM)
Supplied as standard only in
extender pair packages, otherwise
available as options - see opposite.
X200 Module
Available with or
without audio and skew
compensation capabilities
Serial flash upgrade cable (4-way jack connector to
9-way D-type male serial connector) - not pictured Part number: CAB-9DF-RJ9-2M
What you may additionally need
Video
PS/2-style mouse
PS/2-style keyboard
Audio
USB keyboard/mouse
Sun keyboard/mouse
Additional Computer Access Module (CAM) modules:
USB CAM, no audio Part number: CATX-USB
USB CAM with audio Part number: CATX-USBA
PS/2 CAM Part number: CATX-PS2
PS/2 CAM with audio Part number: CATX-PS2A
SUN CAM with audio Part number: CATX-SUNA
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Installation & Operation
Connections
Installation of the X200 modules is straightforward and minimal configuration
requirements in most cases. Each of the (up to) two moulded CAMs (Computer
Access Modules) connect directly to a computer system, while the remote X200
module is at the other end of the twisted pair cable runs and attaches to the
keyboard, mouse, etc.
X200 receiver units can also be used with AdderView CATx switches to allow one
or more user consoles to be placed remotely from the central unit.
• Connections at each CAM (local) unit
• Connections at the X200 (remote) module
Cable length advice
The X200 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 X200 modules. The X200
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 misaligned colours on
screen. This is called skew and becomes more noticeable as cable runs become
longer and screen resolutions/refresh rates increase.
As an approximate guide, you should expect the following maximum cable
lengths:
Resolution X200 without de-skew X200 with de-skew
1920 x 1200 50m 50m
1600 x 1200 100m 200m
1280 x 1024 - 300m
When used with an AdderView CATx switch
It is possible to locate each CAM up to 50 metres from the AdderView CATx
switch. This distance must be taken into account when planning the cable run
from the X200 to the CATx switch. The total distance from any X200 to any
CAM must not exceed 300 metres (or less if an X200 without de-skew is used).
REMOTE
USER
Overall maximum length between any remote user and
any host system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet)
300 metres (980 feet)
maximum
50 metres
(160 feet)
maximum
X200
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COMPUTER
SYSTEM
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Connections at each CAM (local) unit
1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system(s) to be
connected. For CAMs with PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections, see Hot
plugging PS/2-style connections and mouse restoration.
2 For each CAM, attach its various connectors to the relevant sockets on the
computer system.
4 For each cable run, attach the cable connector to the
socket of the CAM. The other end of each cable run
will attach to the remote X200 module.
Computer
Access
Module
Category 5, 5e or 6 cable
to X200 module
Green indicator - power present
Yellow indicator - signal activity
Note: CAMs derive power from the
computer system via the USB connector.
3 Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between each computer
system/CAM and the location of the remote peripherals - see Cable length
advice.
Video
PS/2-style mouse
PS/2-style keyboard
Audio
USB keyboard/mouse
Sun keyboard/mouse
A range of different
connector combinations
are made available
across the five CAM
formats
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Connections at the X200 (remote) module
1 Place the X200 module adjacent to the remote user location.
2 Attach the video monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse and speaker
connectors to the sockets of the Adder X200 module.
3 Attach the connector of each cable run leading from the CAMs (and/or
AdderView CATx switch) to the TO LOCAL 1 and TO LOCAL 2 sockets of the
X200.
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4 Insert the output connector of the power supply into the socket at the front
edge of the X200 module labelled POWER.
5 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.
6 Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature to eliminate
any effects caused by the cable run. See Video compensation for details.
From
power
adapter
Category 5, 5e or 6
cables leading to the
CAM modules or CATx
switch (which are
attached to the host
computers)
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Green indicators - On when the corresponding channel is selected
Yellow indicators - On when link to CAM or CATx switch is made
Flashing to show signal activity
Both green indicators off - X200 module is password locked
Green indicator for channel 1 flashing - X200 is in flash upgrade mode (SW1 ON)
Red indicator - power present
X200 indicators
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