CyberResearch GFM 1501, GFC 1508B User Manual

PC Accessories

GFM 1501

GFM 1501

GFC 1508B

Rack-Mount FoldAways™ with 15"

LCD Monitor, Keyboard & Trackball

GFM 1501: Monitor, Keyboard & Trackball

GFC 1508B

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USER’S MANUAL

VER. 1.1C • JAN 2008

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GFM 1501 & GFC 1508B

Revision # Description Date of Issue

1.0 Initial Release July 2007

1.1C Revision January 22nd 2008

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Introduction .................................................................................... 1

Features........................................................................................... 1

Specifications: GFC 1508B............................................................ 2

Specifications: GFM 1501.............................................................. 5

Accessories..................................................................................... 7

Rackmount Installation................................................................... 8

Product Detail: Self-locking Slides................................................. 9

On Screen Display........................................................................ 10

On Screen Display for KVM Operation....................................... 19

System Requirements ................................................................... 23

Cable Diagrams ............................................................................ 24

Hardware Installation.................................................................... 25

Usage............................................................................................ 26

Hot Plug........................................................................................ 30

Troubleshooting............................................................................ 31

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Introduction

Congratulations! You've chosen the efficient GFC 1508B or GFM 1501 high­performance Foldaway, which will save you money, time, space, equipment and
power. These Foldaways fit into 1U of rack mount space, feature a 1024 x 768
LCD screen, durable construction and advanced On Screen Display Menus.

How to Read this Manual

The GFC 1508B and the GFM 1501 are from the same family of displays – in
fact, they’re identical in size, performance and specification with the exception of
the GFC 1508B’s built-in 8-port KVM. They are so similar, this manual represents
both models. Please keep in mind as you read on, “GFC 1508B,” refers to both
models from this point forward unless mentioned within the context of, or relating
to KVM functionality. Similarly, as you reach the Specifications section, please
note that detail regarding KVM ports and KVM connections do not apply to the GFM
1501 - to simplify this task, each model has it's own set of data within this section.

Features

z 8 port GFC 1508B fits into 19” racks

z Support Microsoft Intellimouse, Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer, Logitech Net Mouse or the

other fully compatible MS mouse.

z Provide Console PS/2 to PC serial mouse conversion

z Support DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, WinNT, Netware, SCO Unix, HP Unix,

Linux

z Hot Plug - Add PCs or Remove Connected PCs for Maintenance without Powering Down

the GFC 1508B or PCs.

z Very High Video Quality - Up To 1024 x 768, Scanning Frequency: 60Hz....75Hz

z No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display Menu, Push Buttons,

Hot Keys

z Support eight-character password protection and search PC server name

z Auto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs and flexible Scan time from 5~99 seconds

z Keyboard status restored when switching PCs

z LED Display for easy status monitoring

z Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation.

z Standard Keyboard, VGA and Mouse cable.

z No DIP switch setting needed/auto-detect

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Specifications - GFC 1508B

Case/Mounting Frame

Mounting Configuration Rack-mount (EIA RS-310C Standard 19")
Height, Rack Units 1U (1.75")
Mounting Flanges Built in (integral)
Integral Mechanical KeyLock Built-in lock with 2 keys (integral)
Chassis Material Heavy-duty steel chassis
Front Panel Material Steel
Primary Case Color Black
Front Panel Color Black

Display

Display Type LCD flat panel
Video Input Types Standard analog VGA (15-pin)
Screen Size (viewable area, diagonal) 15"
Display Brightness 250 nits (High-Bright)
Resolution, maximum 1024 x 768 pixels

Front-panel controls include:

• Increase/decrease

Display Special Features

• OSD menu

• Auto adjustment

• Display On/Off

• Power LED

Maximum Number of Colors 16 million colors
Maximum Color Depth in Bits 24-bit color
Contrast Ratio 350:1

Viewing Angle

Scanning Frequency Scanning Frequency, Vertical 60Hz....75Hz

Dot Pitch 0.30mm

° Horizontal 120°
° Vertical 100°

Keyboard

Keyboard Form Factor Standard keyboard

Case/Mounting
Frame

Keys

Construction - Chassis Material Heavy-duty steel chassis
Protection Rating NEMA 1

Built-In Keyboard Wrist Rest
Total Number of Keys 105 keys

Number of Data Entry Keys 93 keys
Number of Function Keys 12 keys
Keycap Color Grey
Key Feedback Full-travel (standard touch-ty ping)
Key Travel 0.17" (4.4mm)
Construction - Keycap Material Plastic

Front of keyboard provides a wrist rest on either
side of the trackball

Pointing Device

Pointing Device Type Trackball
Interface Signals Supported PS/2 mouse
Tracking Technology Mechanical (ball-and-encoder type)
Pointing Device Buttons 3 buttons
Button Material Plastic
Pointing Device OS Support Windows 98

KVM Switches

KVM User x System Configuration 1 x 8
Number of PCs per KVM Switch 8 PCs

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Cables & Connectors

Number of Connectors 9
Connector Type HD-15 (VGA standard)
Connector Gender Female (socket)

Video/KVM
Connectors and
Cables

Keyboard Connector
and Cables
Pointing Device
Connector and
Cables
Power Connector
and Cables

Connector Details

Cabling Details

Keyboard Connector Compatibility
(with included adapters)
Pointing Device Connector
Compatibility (with included
adapters)

Chassis Power Input Connector

Indicators, Switches, & Controls

On Screen Display (OSD) Control Functions

Power On/Off Switch 1 on/off switch
LCD Display On/Off Switch Yes - display shuts off when unit is closed

Front Panel Controls

Rear Panel Controls Power On/Off Switch 1 on/off switch

Indicators

OSD Controls OSD controls for menu navigation (4 buttons)
Brightness Via OSD controls
Contrast Via OSD controls

Other Controls/Features

Power On/Off LED on front panel
System in Sleep Mode Shown by change in LED color
Channel Number 1-character LED display (system number)

Other Indicators

Power Consumption

Power Consumption, Typ. 0.48A typ.

Operating System

Operating System Supported

Cooling

Cooling Summary Convection (runs in silence)

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature 32°F....122°F (0°C....50°C)

Storage Temperature -4°F....140°F (-20°C....60°C)

Relative Humidity, noncondensing 10%....90%

Safety & Standards Compliance

Protection Rating NEMA 1

KVM set connector on KVM side is spe cial 15-pin
connector that incorporates the keyboard and
mouse signals. There is only 1 connector per
channel on the KVM side.
Using a GFA 16CBLxx cable, on the PC side there
is a regular complement of VGA, mouse, and
keyboard male connectors
PS/2 (6-pin)

PS/2 (6-pin)

NEMA standard male PC cord socket

Brightness
Contrast
RGB color adjustments
Horizontal size
Vertical size
Color temperature adjustment
Select language for OSD controls
Position of OSD controls
Reset to factory defaults
Geometry (convex/concave sides)
Geometry (parallelogram)
Auto adjustment
Recall (last OSD setting)

KVM control panel and indicator at top of
keyboard.

NUM lock
SCROLL lock
CAPS lock
LED for display power on front panel

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 98

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Dimensions

Rack Width EIA RS-310C standard 19 inches at flanges
Height 1.75" (44.45mm)
Height, Rack Units 1U (1.75")
Height, Open (including handle) 13.3" (337.82mm)
Height, Open (not including handle) 12.16" (308.86mm)
Depth (including handles) 1.93ft (589.28mm)
Depth Behind Panel (rack depth) 1.81ft (552.65mm)
Protrusion from Rack When Closed (including handles) 1.26" (31.94mm)
Max. Extension from Rack When Open (including
handles)

Rack Depth Range (rear mounting bracket) 1.87ft ....2.96ft (568.96mm....901.7mm)

Dimension Details
Shipping Height 7.5" (190.5mm)

Shipping Width 1.96ft (596.9mm)

15.02" (381.59mm)

Width (between non-removable rack-mounting
flanges) 17.313 inches

Weight

Weight 25.02lbs (11.35kg )

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Specifications - GFM 1501

Case/Mounting Frame

Mounting Configuration Rack-mount (EIA RS-310C Standard 19")
Height, Rack Units 1U (1.75")
Mounting Flanges Built in (int egr al)
Integral Mechanical KeyLock Built-in lock with 2 keys (integral)
Chassis Material Heavy-duty steel chassis
Front Panel Material Steel
Primary Case Color Black
Front Panel Color Black

Display

Display Type LCD flat panel
Video Input Types Standard analog VGA (15-pin)
Screen Size (viewable area, diagonal) 15"
Display Brightness 250 nits (High-Bright)
Resolution, maximum 1024 x 768 pixels
Display Special Features Display shuts off when closed.
Maximum Number of Colors 16 million colors
Maximum Color Depth in Bits 24-bit color
Contrast Ratio 350:1

Viewing Angle
Dot Pitch 0.30mm

Keyboard

Case/Mounting
Frame

Keys

Pointing Device

Pointing Device Type Trackball
Interface Signals Supported PS/2 mouse
Tracking Technology Mechanical (ball-and-encoder type)
Pointing Device Buttons 3 buttons
Button Material Plastic
Pointing Device OS Support Windows XP

Cables & Connectors

Video/KVM
Connectors and
Cables

Keyboard
Connector and
Cables

Connector and
Cables

° Horizontal 120°
° Vertical 100°

Keyboard Form Factor Standard keyboard
Construction - Chassis Material Steel
Protection Rating NEMA 1

Built-In Keyboard Wrist Rest
Total Number of Keys 105 keys

Number of Data Entry Keys 93 keys
Number of Function Keys 12 keys
Keycap Color Assorted
Key Feedback Full-travel (standard touch-typing)
Key Travel 0.17" (4.4mm)
Construction - Keycap Material Plastic

Number of Connectors 1
Connector Type HD-15 (VGA standard)
Connector Gender Female
Video/KVM Cable Length 6 feet
Video Output Connector HD15 (standard VGA) connector
Keyboard Connector

Compatibility (with included
adapters)

Keyboard Cable Connector 1xPS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN female)
Keyboard Cable Length 5.96ft (1.82m)
Pointing Device Connector

Compatibility (with included
adapters)

Pointing Device Cable Connector 2xPS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN female)

Front of keyboard provides a wrist rest on either
side of the trackball

PS/2 (6-pin)

PS/2 (6-pin) Pointing Device

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Pointing Device Cable Length 5.96ft (1.82m)

Power Connector
and Cables

Chassis Power Input Connector NEMA standard male PC cord socket
Cable from Power Supply to

Display (length)

6ft (1.83m)

Indicators, Switches, & Controls

Brightness
Contrast
RGB color adjustments
Horizontal position
Horizontal size

On Screen Display (OSD) Control Functions

Power On/Off Switch 1 on/off switch
OSD Controls OSD controls for menu navigation (3 buttons)

Front Panel
Controls

Rear Panel
Controls

Indicators

Brightness Via OSD controls
Contrast Via OSD controls

Other Controls/Features

Power On/Off Switch
Power On/Off LED indicates power on

System in Sleep Mode Shown by change in LED color

Other Indicators

Vertical size
Color temperature adjustment
Select language for OSD controls
Position of OSD controls
Reset to factory defaults
Phase adjustment
Auto adjustment
Recall (last OSD setting)

Display shuts off when closed. Amber LED, unit
is in Sleep Mode Red LED, an error condition, for
example, frequency out of range.

1 on/off switch

NUM lock
SCROLL lock
CAPS lock

Power Consumption

Power Consumption, Typ. Under 1A active, 7mA in power-saving mode

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature 32°F....122°F (0°C....50°C)

Storage Temperature -4°F....140°F (-20°C....60°C)

Relative Humidity, noncondensing 10%....90%

Safety & Standards Compliance

Safety/Approvals Meets CE standards

Meets CE standards

Safety/Approvals, Power Supply

Protection Rating NEMA 1

Meets TUV standards
Meets FCC Part 15 - Class B EMI specs
Meets UL 1950 standards

Dimensions

Rack Width EIA RS-310C standard 19 inches at flanges
Width (without removable flanges) 17.58" (446.43mm)
Height 1.77" (45.06mm)
Height, Rack Units 1U (1.75")
Height, Open (including handle) 13.26" (336.83mm)
Height, Open (not including handle) 12.12" (307.81mm)
Depth (including handles) 1.68ft (512.38mm)
Depth Behind Panel (rack depth) 19.22" (488.22mm)
Protrusion from Rack When Closed (including handles) 1.23" (31.16mm)
Max. Extension from Rack When Open (including

handles)

Rack Depth Range (rear mounting bracket) 1.69ft ....2.95ft (515.11mm....898.52mm)

14.58" (370.23mm)

Weight

Weight 21.28lbs (9.65kg )

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Extension Bracket:

Power cord:

D-Sub 15 VGA-PS/2 Cable
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Hardware Package

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Rackmount Installation

1. Find the proper position and screw the rack-mount flanges to the GFC 1508B
as shown in figure below .

2. With the GFC 1508B inside the rack, align flange holes with mounting holes

at the rear of the rack and install mounting screws.

3. Mount the front flanges on the main body of the unit to the front of the rack.

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