ATEN CS-114A User Manual

User Manual

CS-114A

Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any devices that connect to them.

This package contains:

M1 Master View CS-114A KVM Switch

M1 Power Adapter

M1 User Manual

If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.

© Copyright 2000 ATEN International Co., Ltd.

Manual Part No. PAPE - 1151-200

Printed in Taiwan 06/2000

All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

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Overview

The Master View CS-114A 4 Port KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Switch is a control unit that allows access to four computer systems from a single PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor console in a cost effective manner.

There are three convenient methods to access the computers: Pushbutton Selection Switches; Hotkey combinations; and a Foot Switch (optional). Setup is easy; just plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, nor any installation routines, or incompatibility problems. Since the CS-114A intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on any hardware platform and with all operating systems.

There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-114A installation. Since a single console manages all of the attached computers, the Master View CS-114A eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each system. Additionally, it saves all the extra space they would take up, and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly having to move from one computer to the other.

Features

MSupports MS Intellimouse

MMouse Conversion: One PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected Computers Those That Use PS/2 Mice As Well As Those That Use Serial Mice

MSuperior Video Quality; 1920x1440; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B

MEasy to Install - No Software Required - Connecting Cables Is All It Takes

MEasy to Operate - Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches, Hot Keys, or Optional Foot Switch

MHot Pluggable: Computers Can Be Added or Removed for Maintenance Without Powering Down the CS-114A

MAuto Scan Function Automatically Switches Through the Powered Up Computers to Monitor Computer Operation

MLast/Next Function Allows Users to Skip to the Previous or Next Computer on the Installation Without Leaving the Keyboard

MMore Logical, Efficient, and Reliable, Connector Layout; Follows PC 99 Color Specifications

MOn Line and Status LEDs for Easy Status Monitoring

MLock Key States are Saved and Restored When Switching

MCascadable to Three Levels - Control Up To 64 ComputersSaves Time, Space, Power, and Equipment Costs

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Hardware Requirements

Console

MOne VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any PC in the installation

MOne PS/2 Mouse

MOne PS/2 Style Keyboard

Computers

The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be connected to the system:

MA VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.

MEither a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port.

MEither a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.*

* See the note under Cables in the next section.

Cables

Although it is possible to use standard cables to connect the PCs to the CS-114A, for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom Cable sets:

PC Connector Type		CS Custom Cable
AT (5 pin DIN) Keyboard and Serial Mouse	2L-1001	P/C (1.8m); or
PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) Keyboard and Mouse	2L-1001	3P/C (3m)
Dasiy Chain Master View CS114A Units

Note: 1. These cables have PS/2 style keyboard connectors. If your computer only has an AT style keyboard socket, you will need a keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106), in order to plug into the computer’s keyboard port.

2.These cables have PS/2 style mouse connectors. If your computer uses a 9 pin serial port, you will need a special PS/2-to-Serial mouse adapter (Part No. 2A-105); a standard mouse adapter will probably not work.

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Introduction

Front View

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1.On Line and Selected LEDs:

M When an On Line LED is lit, it indicates that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running.

M When a Selected LED is lit, it indicates that the port it corresponds to is the currently selected port. Depending on the port’s status, the LED may flash according to a specific pattern (see the LED Display table in the Appendix for details).

2.Port Selection Switches

M Press a switch to access the PC attached to the corresponding port.

M K/M Reset: If the keyboard and mouse get stuck and need to be reset, simultaneously press this Port1 / Port2 switch combination for three seconds.

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Rear View

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1.Power Jack

The CS-114A is designed to be non-powered (external power is not required - its operation power comes from the computers). In general, the only time that external power is required is when you daisy chain it, or if operation becomes erratic because the unit isn’t obtaining enough power from the computer connections. If you choose to use external power, the power adapter cable plugs in here.

2.DIP Switch

Switches 1 and 2 select the Scan Time; Switch 3 selects the Hotkey Combination; Switch 4 selects the operation type for Last/Next Mode. See DIP Switch Settings in the Appendix for details.

3.Console Port Section

M If this is a first station unit, your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in here.

M If this is a daisy chained unit, the cables that link back to a port on a higher Master View unit plug in here.

4.CPU Port Section

The extender cables that connect the unit’s monitor, keyboard and mouse ports to the computer’s monitor, keyboard and mouse ports plug in here.

5.Optional Foot Switch Connector

If you are using an optional foot switch, its cable plugs in here.

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