Adder Technology ADD0026-6, MX11800, SV4, SV2 User Manual

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About this manual

All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Adder Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications, functions and circuitry of the product without notice. All trademarks acknowledged.

Safety information

For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. Warning - live parts contained within power adapter. No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the SmartView. Do not use power adapter if power adapter case becomes damaged, cracked or

broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.

Warranty

Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year 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 difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are unable to resolve, please contact your supplier.

Radio Frequency Energy

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.

European EMC directive 89/336/EEC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device in accordance with the specifications 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 specifications 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 modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

Contents

1. Introduction..................................................................................... 5

1.1 Key features...........................................................................................5

1.2 Package contents...................................................................................6

1.3 Product information ...............................................................................6

2. Installation....................................................................................... 8

2.1 What you will need ................................................................................8

2.2 Mounting the SmartView .......................................................................9

2.3 Connecting your devices .......................................................................9

2.4 Configuring your PCs ............................................................................10

2.5 Configuring the SmartView ...................................................................10

2.6 Summary of SmartView configuration options ......................................11

2.7 Other useful installation information ......................................................13

2.8 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ............................................. 13

2.9 Hot plugging the SmartView into running systems and re-enabling

disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse connections ..............................................14

3. Using the SmartView ..................................................................... 16

3.1 Power on status ..................................................................................... 16

3.2 Front panel key and remote controller...................................................16

3.3 Status display.........................................................................................16

3.4 Keyboard hotkey control ........................................................................ 17

3.5 Mouse control ........................................................................................19

3.6 RS232 control ........................................................................................ 19

3.7 Cascading SmartViews ......................................................................... 19

4. SmartView configuration options................................................. 21

4.1 Screen saver time delay ........................................................................21

4.2 Display options ......................................................................................21

4.3 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ................................................22

4.4 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels ....................................23

4.5 Keyboard hotkey combination ...............................................................24

4.6 Firmware functions (version query, mouse restore and reset) .............. 25

4.7 Setting a security password ..................................................................25

4.8 Cascade query code .............................................................................26

4.9 Cycling between all channels or just active channels ........................... 26

4.10 Exit configure mode ............................................................................ 26

Appendices

A - Cable and connector specifications................................................................27

B - Problem solving ..............................................................................................29

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Adder SmartView. Your SmartView is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms.

1.1 Key features

Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. SmartBoot feature automatically boots all machines during power up. Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard. Can be cascaded without limitation to provide a video switching network. OVQ circuit ensures Optimum Video Quality even over extended distances. Password security prevents unauthorised use.

Support for Microsoft IntelliMouse and other common wheel mice. Remote control module for convenient operation (SV4 models). Channel switching by front panel key, keyboard hotkey or 3 button/wheel mouse. Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed.

SV4 model can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port.

Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 at 100Hz.

Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems.

Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for

maximum compatibility.

1.2 Package contents

SmartView. Power supply suitable for your country. This installation guide.

1.3 Product information

Fig. 1(a). SmartView (SV4 version supporting 4 PCs)

Fig. 1 (b). SmartView (SV2 version supporting 2 PCs)

Fig. 1 (c) - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory for 4 port models)

2. Installation

2.1 What you will need

Cables to connect the SmartView to each of your PC keyboard, video and mouse ports. Cable specifications are given in appendix A. (You do not need to connect a mouse cable if you are not using the mouse).

A monitor with a standard VGA/SVGA (15 pin) connector that will work when connected directly to each of your PCs. SmartView supports low and high resolution monitors.

A standard AT or PS/2 style keyboard. If you are using an AT keyboard with a 5 pin connector you may connect this to the SmartView using a standard AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter.

A PS/2 style two or three button Microsoft or Logitech compatible mouse or a Microsoft IntelliMouse compatible mouse. If you wish to use the mouse to switch the SmartView's channel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse.

(The SmartView supports ‘Internet Mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft

IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons. Examples are: Microsoft IntelliMouse, Logitech Pilot Mouse+, Logitech MouseMan+, Genius NetMouse and Genius NetMouse Pro.)

A suitable mouse driver for your PCs. Supported types are:

- PS/2 or RS232 two button mouse driver (any manufacturer).

- Microsoft mouse driver (including IntelliMouse).

- Logitech mouse driver (including two button, three button and wheel mouse)

- Mouse drivers that use a compatible data format to the Microsoft IntelliMouse. You may need to try these to assess their compatibility.

Use of PS/2 and RS232 style mice with the SmartView - All of the mouse connections from SmartView to PCs support either a PS/2 or an RS232 mouse. SmartView automatically converts from the PS/2 mouse commands to RS232 serial mouse commands. Serial mice types are selected by using an adapter as described

in Appendix A. This adapter is the same as is shipped with Microsoft® auto-sensing mice. The SmartView will operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one.

2.2 Mounting the SmartView

The SmartView has been designed to be used either on a desktop or mounted close to the computer system boxes which it is serving. If the SmartView is mounted away from the desktop, you may find the optional remote control keypad/display unit a useful accessory.

2.3 Connecting your devices

Ensure that the power is disconnected from the SmartView and all devices which are to be attached. Connect the shared keyboard, PS/2 mouse and monitor to the connectors at the front of the SmartView (see fig 1). Next connect each computer system unit in turn with the keyboard cable, mouse cable and video cable. Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected. To connect computers with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the apapters supplied in the cabling pack as shown below. Alternatively, if you have chosen not to purchase the cable pack, refer to appendix A for cable specifications.

The SmartView is now ready for connection to the mains using the mains power adapter supplied. It is important to apply power to the SmartView first, then power on

the monitor and each of the computers in turn. Failure to switch the SmartView and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and/or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on.

2.4 Configuring your PCs

Configure you PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard, mouse and monitor were all connected directly to your PC, but bearing in mind the following points:

SmartView emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and PS/2 mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1.

SmartView supports VGA/SVGA/XGA/XGA2 type monitors, but does not support the automatic detection features available with some ‘plug and play’ monitors and video cards. If you have this type of video card and monitor, you should select the video mode manually instead of relying upon the automatic detection feature.

2.5 Configuring the SmartView

The SmartView is supplied pre-configured with factory defaults which are suitable for most applications. There are a number of more advanced features and functions which can be set by the user. These are stored in the SmartView's EEPROM memory and are retained when the power is disconnected.

The options may be changed whilst the SmartView is in configure mode. You may enter configure mode at initial power on or whilst the SmartView is running:

To enter configure mode at power on:

Switch off all the attached PCs and the SmartView. Hold down the SELECT key whilst powering on the SmartView. Do not release the key until the SmartView displays 'C' to show that it has entered configure mode.

To enter configure mode whilst the SmartView is running:

Hold down the SELECT key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows ‘C’.

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