Adder Technology X100 User Manual
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Contents
Welcome
Introduction .................................................................................2
Installation & Operation
Connections .................................................................................4
Cable length advice
Connections at the CAM (local) unit
Connections at the X100 (remote) module
Operation .....................................................................................8
General use
Locking and unlocking the system
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Special configuration
Configuration ..............................................................................9
What are hotkeys?
Entering, using and exiting configuration mode
Password setting
Hot plugging and mouse restoration
Which restore setting do I use?
Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settings
Video compensation (sharpness and brightness)
Miscellaneous settings
Performing flash upgrades
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Further information
Getting assistance ......................................................................15
Warranty ....................................................................................16
Safety information
Radio Frequency Energy
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PSU
X100
CAM
PC
AUDIO*
USB
VIDEO
PS/2 KEYBOARD
PS/2 MOUSE
Welcome
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Adder X100 extender
set. 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 module also allows you
to extend your audio accessories away from your
computer.
Two types of remote X100 modules are available
and two types of local CAMs can be chosen. These
local and remote modules can be used in varying
combinations 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.
X100 X100A
PS/2 keyboard connection
PS/2 mouse connection
Video connection
Audio connection
Brightness control
Sharpness control
X100
or
X100A
X100A -PS2/P
e.g.
-PS2/P
or
-USB/P
-PS2/P -USB/P
PS/2 keyboard connection
PS/2 mouse connection
Video connection
Audio connection*
USB connection
* only when supplied with X100A
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Supplied items
Package variants
X100-PS2/P Standard X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100-USB/P Standard X100 with USB CAM
X100A-PS2/P Audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM
X100A-USB/P 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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Power adapter
and countryspecific power
lead
Four self-adhesive
rubber feet
CD-ROM
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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.
As an approximate guide, you should expect the following maximum cable
lengths (achievable at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz):
Category 5 Category 5e or 6
100m ¹ 50 to 100m ¹
¹ length limited by skew in the cable.
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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
Module
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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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