ATEN CS-124A User Manual

User Manual
CS-124A
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:
M 1 Master View CS-124A KVM Switch M 1 Power Adapter M 1 User Manual
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer. © Copyright 2000 ATEN International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE - 1156-300 Printed in Taiwan 03/2001
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.
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Overview
The Master View CS-124A 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: (1) push button port selection switches; (2) Hotkey combinations; and (3) a Foot Switch (optional). Setup is fast and easy; simply plug cables into their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, no installation routines, and no incompatibility problems. Since the CS-124A 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-124A installation. Since a single console manages all of the computers, the CS-124A setup: eliminates the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; saves all the space those extra components would take up; saves on energy costs; and eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving around from one computer to another.
Features
Supports MS Intellimouse (3 keys)
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Mouse Conversion: One PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected
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Computers - Those That Use PS/2 Mice As Well As Those That Use Serial Mice
Superior Video Quality; 1920x1440; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B
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Hot Pluggable: Computers Can Be Added or Removed for
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Maintenance Without Powering Down the CS-124A Easy to Operate - Computer Selection Via Push Button Switches,
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HotKeys, or Optional Foot Switch Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, States are Saved and
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Restored When Switching Auto Scan Function Automatically Switches Through the Powered
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Up Computers to Monitor Computer Operation Last/Next Function Allows Users to Skip to the Previous or Next
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Computer on the Installation Without Leaving the Keyboard On Line and Status LEDs for Easy Status Monitoring
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Cascadable to Three Levels - Control Up To 64 Computers
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Easy to Install - No Software Required - Standard Cables to
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Connect to the Computers Is All It Takes Saves Time, Space, Power, and Equipment Costs
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Rack Mountable (With Optional Rack Panel - Part No. 2X-004)
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Hardware Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest
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resolution that you will be using on any PC in the installation A PS/2 Style Mouse
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A PS/2 Style Keyboard
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Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be connected to the system:
A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
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Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial),
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mouse port. Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on
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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
Use of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance. For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout, we strongly recommend that you use the following ATEN high quality CS Custom Cable sets: 2L-1001P/C (1.8 m) and 2L-1003P/C (3 m).
Note: 1. If your computer uses a standard AT style keyboard socket
you will need to purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106, or any standard keyboard adapter).
2. 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 at-
tached to the corresponding port is up and running.
M When a Selected LED is lit, it indicates that the port it corre-
sponds 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.
3. Auto Scan Switch
M Press this switch to activate Auto Scanning. To stop, press it
again, or press the keyboard’s Spacebar.
M Auto Scan Mode can also be invoked by simultaneously pressing
the Port3 / Port4 switch combination for five seconds.
M The amount of time it dwells on each port is determined with seg-
ments 1 and 2 of the Master View CS-124A’s DIP Switch (lo­cated at the left of the rear panel). See the table in the Appendix for setting details.
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Rear View
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1. Power Jack
The CS-124A 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 units monitor, keyboard and mouse ports to the computers 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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