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incidentally, or consequently from the use of this product.
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Contents
1 About This Manual ....................................................................... 8
12.1 Matrix specific Glossary .................................................. 213
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1 About This Manual
1.1 Scope
This manual describes how to install your Draco tera, how to operate it
and how to perform trouble shooting.
1.2 Validity
This manual is valid for all devices listed on the front page. The product
code is printed on the base of the devices.
1.3 Cautions and Notes
The following symbols are used in this manual:
This symbol indicates an important operating instruction that should be
followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or property, loss of
data, or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important information to help you make the best use
of this product.
This symbol indicates best practice information to show recommended
and optimal ways to use this product in an efficient way.
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1.4 Spellings
The following spellings are used in the manual:
Spelling Description
<key> Description of a key on the keyboard
<key> + <key> Press keys simultaneously
<key>, <key> Press keys successively
2x <key>
Press key 2x in quick succession
(cf. mouse double click)
Menu item
Menu item > Menu item
Description of a menu item in the software
Select menu items successively
Bold print Description of terms that are used in the
The Draco tera matrix is used to establish connections from consoles
(monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various
sources (computer, CPU).
In its maximum configuration, up to 48 independent ports can be defined
and switched either as a console or a CPU.
The Draco tera matrix is designed to operate with extenders that are able
to transmit video, KVM and USB 2.0 signals. But it can also be used as a
video matrix.
The connection between the matrix and the peripheral devices, such as
KVM extenders or video sources, can be made by Cat X cables.
The matrix serves as a repeater and can be run at a maximum distance of
140 m from the consoles and 140 m from the sources.
A Draco tera matrix system consists of a Draco tera matrix and, for KVM
applications, one or more CPU Units / CON Units. The Draco tera matrix
is connected to the CPU Units / CON Units by interconnect cables or
directly to the video devices where used as a video matrix.
CPU Units are connected directly to the sources (computer, CPU) by the
provided cables.
Monitor(s), keyboard and mouse are connected to the CON Units.
Communication between the Draco tera matrix and the CPU Units / CON
Units occurs over the respective interconnect cables.
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System Overview (exemplary)
1 Source (computer, CPU)
2 CPU Units
3 Interconnect cable
4 Draco tera matrix
5 CON Units
6 Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)
1 Connect to power supply (standard)
2 Connect to power supply (redundancy)
3 Grounding
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When mounting a Draco tera matrix with 16, 32 and 48 ports into a
19’’ rack, additional mounting support is recommended. It should be used
in addition to the provided mounting brackets.
1 Connect to power supply (standard)
2 Connect to power supply (redundancy)
3 Grounding
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1 I/O ports #1-8
2 Serial connection (RJ45)
3 Network connection (RJ45)
4 Connect to power supply
5 Connect to 5 V DC power supply (redundancy, optional)
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Name of selected extender
Type of selected extender
Number of selected port
Name of connected console or CPU
Access or Video Access)
The menu for definition of the currently selected
extender will be opened
The menu for definition of the currently selected
console or CPU will be opened
The menu for execution of switching operations will
be opened
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3.7.3 Port Status Matrix Grid
In this menu the connections and the switching status between the various
CON and CPU Devices are shown within the Matrix Grid.
The port view is divided into the different Grid matrices. As a result each
matrix is displayed in an optimized view of 24 ports per line in order to be
able to show also a larger number of ports.
You have the following option to access the menu:
Java Tool
The current port configuration of the Matrix Grid is illustrated in this menu.
Select Status > Grid Port View in the task area when connected to
the matrix.
Menu Status – Grid Port View
Functions, colors and symbols used in the Grid Port View are identical to
those in the port status of the Matrix View see Chapter 3.7.2, Page 27.
All extenders used with the Draco tera are provided with their own OSD to
display the connection status of the console.
Example View Extender OSD
The following information is shown in the OSD menu:
Field Description
CON
CPU
ACCESS
Name of console
Name of currently connected CPU
Full Access: Console has a KVM connection
to the displayed CPU.
Video Access: Console has a video only
connection to the displayed CPU.
Private Mode: Console has a Private Mode
connection to the displayed CPU.
not connected: Console is not connected to a
CPU.
SHARED
x device(s) shows the exact number of devices
that are connected to the current CPU of the
console (e.g. 3 devices).
If the field remains empty, no other devices are
connected to the current CPU.
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If the options Mouse Connect or Keyboard Connect (see Chapter
Page 89) are used, the name of the conso
control will be displayed on those consoles that do not have current K/M
control. The console is displayed in yellow color under Access.
The current firmware status of the installed boards is shown in this menu.
You have the following options to access the menu:
The following information is shown in this menu:
Field Description
Name
Type
Ports
Version
Date
Status
OSD
Select Status > Firmware in the main menu.
Description of modules
Type number
Number of ports
Complete description of firmware version
Date of firmware version
Module status
Menu Status – Firmware
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Java Tool
1. Select Status > Matrix Firmware in the task area.
Menu Status – Matrix Firmware
2. In order to read out the firmware status and store it locally (file
extension .dtf), select Matrix > Save Firmware Status to File....
3. In order to read out the overall status of the matrix and store it locally
(file extension .zip), select Matrix > Save Status to File... or press
the respective button in the symbol bar.
The various modules can expanded and retracted in the Name column by
clicking with the left mouse button on the plus or minus symbols.
By clicking on the plus resp. minus symbol in the upper right corner of the
working area you can expand and retract all module information with one
click of the left mouse button.
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3.7.7 Firmware Status Extender
The current firmware status of connected extenders is shown in this menu.
You have the following option to access the menu:
The following information is shown in this menu:
Field Description
Name
Type
Ports
Cur. Version
Cur. Date
Select Status > EXT Firmware in the task area.
Description of firmware
Description of extender module
Number of ports
Description of current firmware version
Date of current firmware version
The complete logging of the Draco tera matrix activities, switching
operations and surveillance of the function of critical components like fans
or power supply units takes place in this menu.
You have the following option to access the menu:
In order to start Syslog Monitoring proceed as follows:
Select the symbol Monitoring in the symbol bar.
Menu Monitoring – Syslog
Logging of system activities starts when the Monitoring menu is opened
and remains active until the tab is closed.
Syslog messages are transmitted via UDP. Therefore, port 514 within the
used network should not be blocked, e.g. by a firewall.
During logging the activities are written continuously into logging files and
stored locally. This process can be set with various options.
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Options
Select Extras > Options in the menu bar and open the tab Syslog.
The following options are available:
Option Description
Log File Directory
Log File Name
Log File Extension
Daily Logfiles
Maximum Log File
Size (KB)
Maximum Number
of Log Files
Autostart When starting the Java Tool, the Syslog function
Open Monitoring
Tab
When reaching the maximum log file size, a new log file will be created.
When reaching the maximum number of log files, the oldest one will be
overwritten with the new information.
Default directory to store the log files
Default name of the log file
Default extension for the log file
Log files are stored every 24 hours (daily)
Allowed maximum size of log file
Allowed maximum number of log files
will be started in the background
When starting the Java Tool, the Monitoring tab
will be opened
Filter Function
In order to filter relevant messages out of a number of logged activities of
the Draco tera, the Syslog Monitoring offers various filter options.
In order to set and activate a filter, proceed as follows:
1. Set the desired filter option(s) by activating the respective
checkbox(es).
2. Activate the filter settings by pressing the Filter button.
3. In order to deactivate an activated filter setting press the Clear button.
The following filter options are available:
Option Description
Date
Facility
Severity
Host
Message
Messages for a defined date range will be filtered
Messages for a defined facility will be filtered
Messages for a defined severity will be filtered
Messages for a defined host will be filtered
Messages with defined text parts will be filtered
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Filter options are not valid within the locally stored log files.
Recording Function
All messages shown in the Syslog are equipped with various recording
functions.
In order to store messages shown in the Syslog (filtered or unfiltered),
press the Save trace button. The messages will be stored in a .txt
file.
In order to remove messages shown in the Syslog, press the Clear
trace button.
In order to stop recording messages, press the Pause button. In order
The SNMP function allows all function-critical and safety-critical elements
of the matrix to be monitored and queried. This function complies with the
RFC 1157 conformal standard.
When using SNMP monitoring, it is recommended that a dedicated
network is used to maintain continuous access.
You have the following options to configure the SNMP monitoring:
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OSD
In order to activate the SNMP agent, proceed as follows:
1. Select Configuration > SNMP in the main menu.
Menu Configuration – SNMP
2. Set the Enable option to Y (Yes) under SNMP Agent. By activating
this option, the permission for an active query of the SNMP agent is
granted.
In order to configure a SNMP server, proceed as follows:
1. Select Configuration > SNMP in the main menu.
2. Set the Enable Traps option to Y (Yes) within SNMP Server. This
function allows an active transmission of trap messages from the
SNMP agent to the SNMP server.
3. Set the IP address of the SNMP server within Server Address.
4. Activate the requested traps by enabling them to Y (Yes).
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You can select the following traps:
Trap Description
Status Notification about matrix status
Temperature Notification about temperature within the matrix
Insert Board
Remove Board
Invalid Board Notification about a faulty I/O board
Insert Extender
Remove Extender
Switch Command
Fan Tray #1 Notification about the status of fan tray #1
Fan Tray #2 Notification about the status of fan tray #2
Power Supply #1 Notification about the status of power supply unit #1
Power Supply #2 Notification about the status of power supply unit #2
Power Supply #3 Notification about the status of power supply unit #3
For an activation of the SNMP agent function or the SNMP server
function, a restart of the matrix is necessary.
Notification about insertion of a new I/O board into a
slot
Notification about removal of an I/O board out of a
slot
Notification about a newly connected extender to
the matrix, notification about a switched on
extender, notification about a newly established link
between extender and matrix
Notification about a removed extender from the
matrix, notification about a switched off extender,
notification about an interrupted link between
extender and matrix
Notification about a performed switching operation
at the matrix
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Java Tool
In order to activate the SNMP agent, proceed as follows:
1. Select System > Network in the task area.
Menu System – Network
2. Activate the SNMP Agent option in the SNMP tab. By activating this
option, the permission for an active query of the SNMP agent is
granted.
In order to configure a SNMP-Server, proceed as follows:
1. Select Configuration > Network in the task area.
2. Activate the Enable Traps option within SNMP Server. This function
allows an active transmission of trap messages from the SNMP agent
to the SNMP server.
3. Set the IP address of the SNMP within SNMP Server.
4. Activate the requested traps.
To activate the SNMP agent function or the SNMP server function, a
restart of the matrix is required.
System Check offers a diagnostic function for checking the matrix
configuration. The feature indicates suboptimal and faulty settings.
System Check is exclusively used for a confidence check and does not
make any active changes in the configuration.
You have the following option to access the menu:
The following configuration parts are checked:
Matrix Firmware
Extender Firmware
Multi-Screen Control
Ext Units
CPU Devices
CON Devices
User
System Configuration
Matrix Grid
The following notification levels can be shown:
LevelDescription
OK (green)
System Check completed without any
abnormalities
WARNING (yellow)
System Check revealed abnormalities in the
configuration that point to incomplete parts of the
configuration, firmware differences, duplications
or unconnected extenders but without being
system critical
ERROR (red)
System Check revealed errors in the configuration
that can have both functional and system critical
influences on the system.
If the messages "WARNING" and "ERROR" are generated by the System
Check function, the respective problem will be described and a basic
guideline will be provided.
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In order to start System Check, proceed as follows:
Select the System Check symbol in the symbol bar.
Draco tera matrix
1x power cord per built-in power supply unit
1x serial control cable
1x RJ45/RS232 adapter
Mounting accessories
Quick Setup
1x Cat X network cable (cross-wired)
First time users are recommended to setup the system in the same room
as a test setup. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling
problems, and experiment with your system more conveniently.
Due to the construction of the matrix chassis it is recommended to use an
additional subfloor below the matrix for the use in a 19“ rack.
Setup of the matrix
1. Connect a CON Unit to an I/O port of the matrix for its configuration.
2. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor to the CON Unit.
3. Connect the matrix and the CON Unit to the power supply.
4. Open OSD via keyboard command <'Hot Key'>, <o> and login with
administrator rights in the main menu under configuration (see
Chapter
5.2.1, Page 58).
5. Configure initially as requested.
After the configuration of the system it is recommended to save the
configuration by selecting Configuration > Save and restart the matrix by
selecting Restart Matrix.
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6. Optional: Establish a network connection between the matrix and the
Java Tool in order to set an extended configuration (see
Chapter 5.2.2, Page 63).
Setup of Extender
1. Connect the CON Units to the matrix by using the interconnect cables
(Cat X).
2. Connect the CON Units to the input devices that has to be used (for
example keyboard and mouse).
3. Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CON Units.
4. Check the basic function of the CON Unit by opening the OSD via
keyboard command <'Hot Key'>, <o>.
5. Connect the source (computer, CPU) to the CPU Unit of the extender
using the provided connection cables.
6. Connect the CPU Unit to the matrix using the interconnect cables
(Cat X).
7. Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CPU Units.
A part of the Draco tera can be configured as a Single-Head work station,
a part as Dual-Head, as Quad-Head or even as a video matrix for
example. In addition there are configurations with KVM and USB 2.0
available.
In addition to OSD access by a keyboard connected to the CPU board or
and extender CON Unit, other methods of control are available, including:
Java Tool
Serial interface
A connection to common media controls is also possible.
The following section shows typical exemplary installations of the Draco
In Single-Head mode, up to 48 ports can be used either as an input or as
an output port depending on components and equipment. Non-blocking
access is available for all users, i.e. user access is not limited by the
activities of another user.
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Single-Head KVM Matrix
1 Source (computer, CPU)
2 CPU Unit
3 Interconnect cable
4 Draco tera matrix
5 CON Unit
6 Console (monitor, keyboard, mouse)
If you have a Single-Head console, you can also get access to a DualHead or Quad-Head console for example. However control is only
possible at monitor 1.
Any signal source can be switched to any number of monitors that will
show the video signal at the same time. Audio may also be switched if
required.
If you have special configurations, especially at installations with several
monitors per work station or additional support of USB 2.0 transmission
paths, the number of connectable CPUs and consoles can be increased
by a parallel operation (stacking) of several Draco tera devices.
One Draco tera matrix is defined as the Master Matrix and its IP address
entered into the Master IP Address field (see Chapter
other matrices are defined as Sub Matrices. Sub matrices must be
connected to the master matrix via network connector (RJ45) on the CPU
board. The Enable LAN Echo option has to be activated at the master
matrix(see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 78).
If a switching command is performed using the OSD, the synchronized
matrices will also switch automatically.
Switching of stacked devices might be delayed by several seconds.
5.4.1, Page 78). All
1
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1 Dual-Head source (computer, CPU)
2 CPU Unit
3 Interconnect cable
4 Master matrix
5 Synchronized matrix
6 Network connection master matrix / synchronized matrix
7 CON Unit
8 Console (2x monitor, keyboard, mouse)
You can use a matrix grid for applications where the required number of
ports is not sufficient or important connections need to be made to several
matrices to provide redundancy.
A matrix grid consists of one master matrix and at least one slave matrix.
In its maximum configuration, it can consist of up to 16 matrices.
In order to build a matrix grid, the grid matrices are interconnected by
“Grid Lines”. In this case, the slave matrices can be connected directly to
the master matrix or between themselves.
When arranging the grid lines, various grid setups can be realized, for
example: a ring setup, a hub & spoke setup or a fully connected setup of
matrices.
Grid lines can process signals bidirectional (Smart Connect). Per grid
line, one KVM connection can be transmitted.
Switching operations that extend beyond a single grid matrix are made by
the grid master. Local switching operations will still be made by each sub
matrix.
The Draco tera includes a Command Mode that allows several functions
to be controlled by keyboard commands during normal use.
To enter Command Mode use a 'Hot Key' sequence and to exit Command
Mode, press <Esc>. While in Command Mode, the LEDs Shift and Scroll
on the console keyboard will flash.
In Command Mode, normal keyboard and mouse operation will cease.
Only selected keyboard commands are available.
If there is no keyboard command executed within 10 s after activating
Command Mode, it will be deactivated automatically.
The following table lists the keyboard commands to enter and to exit
Command Mode and to change the 'Hot Key' sequence:
In a combined KVM matrix / U-Switch configuration, choose different 'Hot
Keys' for the KVM matrix and the U-Switch.
Set freely selectable 'Hot Key' (exemplary)
In order to set a freely selectable 'Hot Key' (e.g. 2x <Space>), use the
following keyboard sequence:
<current 'Hot Key'>, <c>, <0>, <Space>, <Enter>
Set 'Hot Key' for direct OSD Access
Next to the 'Hot Key' for standard functions, this 'Hot Key' can be
exclusively used for opening the OSD directly.
In order to select a 'Hot Key' from the 'Hot Key' table for a direct opening
of the OSD, use the following keyboard sequence:
<current 'Hot Key'>, <f>, <'Hot Key' code>, <Enter>
In order to select a freely selectable 'Hot Key' (e.g. 2x <Space>) for
opening OSD directly, use the following keyboard sequence:
<current 'Hot Key'>, <f>, <0>, <Space>, <Enter>
Reset 'Hot Key'
In order to set a 'Hot Key' back to default settings of the extender, press
the key combination <Right Shift> + <Del> within 5 s after switching on the
CON Unit or plugging in a keyboard.
The Draco tera contains an internal CPU that allows you to control all
functions from any console without the need for an external CPU or media
control.
You have the following options to access the Draco tera for configuration
and operation:
Via OSD (On-Screen-Display) you set the configuration of the Draco tera
operating system. The settings of the Configuration menu are described
below. All other menus are described in later chapters.
You have the following options to enter the OSD of the Draco tera:
via keyboard connected to the CPU board
via keyboard connected to a CON unit of an extender
Entering OSD
1. Start Command Mode with the 'Hot Key' (see Chapter 5.1, Page 56).
2. Press <o> to open OSD.
You will see a list of all available CPUs as a start menu.
3. Press <Esc> to enter the main menu.
If the Enable CPU Selection option is enabled in the Configuration
menu, the selection list for switching CPU Devices will be opened initially.
This list can be skipped by pressing <F7>.
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Leaving OSD
Press <Esc> in the main menu or simultaneously <Left Shift> +
<Esc> anywhere within the OSD.
The OSD will be closed without any further changes and the currently
active CPU connection will be displayed.
Menu Structure
Example View
The general layout of the OSD is structured into three areas:
Upper status area (topmost two text lines)
Working area
Lower status area (lowest two text lines)
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Keyboard control
You can select the following keyboard commands:
Function Keyboard Command
Left cursor - only within an input field or a
switching screen
Right Cursor - only within an input field or a
switching screen
In input fields: Line up (with wrap
In menus: Line up (without wrap
In input fields: Line down (with wrap
In menus: Line down (without wrap
Previous page in menus with more than
one page
Next page in menus with more than one
page
Next input field <Tab>
Previous input field <Left Shift> + <Tab>
Next option in selection fields <+>
Previous option in selection fields <->
Switching in selection fields between two
conditions, e. g. between ON / OFF or Y
(Yes) / N (No)
In menus with input fields: Save data
In menus: Select menu item
In menus with input fields: Cancel data
In menus with selection fields: Go
<Cursor Left>
<Cursor Right>
<Cursor Up>
around)
around)
<Cursor Down>
around)
around)
<Page Up>
<Page Down>
<Space>
<Enter>
<Esc>
input without saving
back to the superior menu
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Sorting Function
Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a sorting function for fast and
smooth search.
The following sorting functions are available:
Function Keyboard Command
Sort ID numbers in descending order by
pressing the keyboard command once.
Sort ID numbers in ascending order by
pressing the keyboard command twice
(ID).
Sort ID names in descending order by
pressing the keyboard command once.
Sort ID names in ascending order by
pressing the keyboard command twice
(Name).
Go to the next result in the list of results of
the search field (Next).
Go to the previous result in the list of
results of the search field (Previous).
Refresh the currently shown list (Refresh).
Jump between the search field and the list
of results (Find).
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
<F5>
<F6>
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Password request
You have to login with administrator rights to be able to set configurations.
Menu Login
Access to the configuration menu requires administrator rights. User login
is mandatory.
Field Input
User
Password
admin
admin
By pressing <F10> in the main menu of the OSD, the login mask will be
opened. In order to log out a user, press <F10> again.
For security reasons, please change the administrator password as soon
as possible (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 78).
If you want to use the Java Tool, the following requirements have to be
fulfilled:
Computer with an executable Java Tool and an installed Java
Runtime Environment (JRE, version 1.6 or higher)
Java Tool software
Available network connection between the Java Tool and the matrix
Contact your system administrator concerning JRE and network
connection.
Installation of the Java Tool
The Java Tool is available as a single executable program file that does
not require a separate installation.
Copy the tool after receiving the file to a directory on your computer.
If you do not have a copy of the Java Tool, contact your dealer.
Computer Connection to the Matrix
For a direct connection between computer and matrix, a cross-wired
network cable is required.
For a connection between computer and matrix via switch or hub, a
parallel assembled network cable is required.
Do not use a network connection between Java Tool and the matrix that is
primarily used for transmitting audio data.
Connect the network cable to the RJ45 ports of computer and CPU
board of the matrix.
Start of the Java Tool
Open the Java Tool by a double click on the program icon or use the
<Enter> key of the keyboard.
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Connection to the Matrix
At least FTP rights are required.
1. Open the Java Tool.
2. Select Matrix > Connect in the menu bar.
3. Enter the IP address in the popup input field according to the network
configuration of the Draco tera (see Chapter
4. Enter the user name and password for the Draco tera (see Chapter
5.4.1, Page 78).
5. Confirm your inputs with the button OK or reject with Cancel.
5.2.3, Page 72).
Menu Connect
Up to twelve connections between the matrix and the Java Tool can be
established at the same time due to a limitation of available sockets.
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Menu structure
Example View (System – System Data)
The menu structure of the Java Tools is subdivided into various sections:
Menu bar (top line)
Toolbar (second line)
Tab bar (third line)
Task area (left menu section)
Working area (right menu section)
Status bar (bottom line section)
Operating Instructions
The operation of the Java Tool is intuitive and corresponds to the user
interface of common operating systems.
The Java Tool contains its own support function.
The integrated help texts in the working area of the Java Tool can be
activated or deactivated by the checkbox in the upper right corner.
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Mouse Control
You can select the following mouse commands:
Function Mouse Command
Menu selection, marking Left mouse button
Open function specific selection menus
Open context specific selection menus Right mouse button
Keyboard Control
You can select the following keyboard commands:
Function Keyboard Command
Cursor to the left <Cursor Left>
Cursor to the right <Cursor Right>
Line up <Cursor Up>
Line down <Cursor Down>
Previous page in input or status menus
with more than one page
Next page in input or status menus with
more than one page
Next field in input menus <Tab>
Previous field in input menus <Left Shift> + <Tab>
Switching in selection fields between
Open already marked fields with
In menus: Data saving
Menu item selection
Leave tables
Jump from tables into the next field
Leave tables
Jump from tables into the previous
Various functions within the menus in the menu bar can be executed with
the provided keyboard commands (e. g. press <Ctrl> + <S> to execute
Save) that are listed to the right of the respective menu item.
Double click left mouse
button
<Page Up>
<Page Down>
<Space>
two conditions (checkmark or not).
editing or selecting possibility.
<Enter>
<Ctrl> + <Tab>
<Ctrl> + <Left Shift> +
<Tab>
field
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Reload Options
The information shown in the Java Tool can be reloaded in different ways.
Via <F5> on the used keyboard
Via Edit > Reload in the menu bar
Via "Reload"-Symbol in the symbol bar
Context Function
The Java Tool offers several context functions that support user-friendly
and effective operation. The context functions are described in the
respective chapters.
To execute a context function, use the right mouse button on the
corresponding field and select the desired function.
Sorting Function
Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a sorting function for fast and
smooth search.
1. Ascending: Click left mouse button once on the header of the column
to be sorted.
The sort status is indicated by an arrow that points upwards.
2. Descending: Click left mouse button once on the header of the
column to be sorted.
The sort is displayed by an arrow that points downwards.
3. Cancel sort: Click left mouse button once or twice on the head of the
sorted column.
The arrow displayed disappears.
Filter Function
Lists and tables in the Java Tool offer a filter function that allows a fast
and smooth search.
1. To activate a filter, use the right mouse button to click on the header
of the column to be filtered and select Set Filter.
2. Write the word or part of a word that has to be filtered into the header.
The filter results are shown immediately.
3. In order to delete a filter, use the right mouse button to click on the
header of the column that has to be filtered and select Clear Filter.
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An active filter is indicated by an asterix in the header.
The filter function is based on the functional principle of common web
search engines.
Offline Configuration
Configuration and system settings via Java Tool can be changed in offline
mode without a direct connection between matrix and Java Tool.
In order to activate a matrix configuration, proceed as follows:
1. Select File > Upload in the menu bar.
2. Enter the IP address of the matrix (see Chapter 5.2.3, Page 72) and
the name and password of the user authorization and select the
storage location of the new configuration (default or config01-08) in
the SelectConfiguration menu.
3. Select Matrix > Connect in the menu bar and enter the IP address of
the matrix and the name and password for user authorization.
4. Select Administration > Activate Configuration in the task area
and select the storage location that has been selected above.
5. Use the Activate button to open the selected configuration within the
matrix.
The connection and the open tab will be closed and the matrix will be
restarted.
During the activation of a configuration, the matrix is temporarily
unavailable.
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Online Configuration
Configurations and system settings can be also edited via Java tool in
online mode with an active connection between matrix and Java tool.
Menu System – System Data
In order to edit a configuration in online mode, proceed as follows:
1. Select the menu item Matrix > Activate Online Configuration Mode. This setting will also be shown in the lower part of the working
area.
2. Make any edits at the configuration and system settings and confirm
them by pressing the Apply button. The changes will be applied
immediately.
3. In order to deactivate the online mode, select the menu item Matrix > Deactivate Online Configuration Mode in the menu bar.
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Options menu
The Java Tool can be adapted and customised by editing various default
settings.
In order to activate or change the default settings, proceed as follows:
Select Extras > Options in the menu bar. The Default Settings tab
will open.
The following default settings parameters can be changed:
Option Description
IP / Hostname Default IP address of the matrix required for
User
Configuration
Directory
Firmware
Directory
Status
Directory
Import / Export
Directory
Presets
Directory
In order to set various font sizes for the Java tool, proceed as follows:
1. Select Extras > Options in the menu bar.
2. Open the Font tab.
3. Select the desired font size (normal or large).
connection
Default user name required for connection
Default directory for configuration files
Default directory for update files
Default directory for the firmware status
Default directory for import and export files
Default directory for macro files
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Report
The Java Tool is equipped with a report function that shows the current
switching status and all relevant parts of the matrix configuration in a PDF
file.
In order to create a report, proceed as follows:
1. Select File > Report... in the menu bar. A selection assistant will be
opened.
2. Select contents that should be included in the report (Matrix View,
EXT Units, CPU Devices, CON Devices and Users) and confirm
with the button Next >.
3. Select the preferred location for storage of the report and confirm with
the Finish button.
The report will be created as a PDF file.
Menu File > Report
The report function can be used in both online or offline mode of the Java
Tool.
The Draco tera operating system offers various functions for an operation
via serial interface. There are telegrams for Switching single or all
connections available, both unidirectional and bidirectional. In addition,
there are telegrams for an overall definition of the total switching status
and for saving and loading such switching states.
The Draco tera optionally provides an echo of all affected switching
operations via serial interface or network interface. This aids continuous
tracking of a matrix configuration and enables your own applications to be
updated.
As an additional application you can parallely switch matrix clones as
synchronized matrices (Stacking) via serial network interface.
The Draco tera offers the option of a console specific or a CPU specific
assignment.
Assign virtual CPUs to real CPUs.
Assign real consoles to virtual consoles.
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5.3.1 Virtual CPU
You can assign virtual to real CPUs in this menu.
With this function the effort of switching several consoles to the same CPU
can be reduced. If several consoles are connected to a virtual CPU that is
assigned to a real CPU, you only have to change the real CPU once and
all consoles will receive the video signal of the new CPU.
You have the following options to access the menu:
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Select Assignments > Virtual CPU Devices in the main menu.
Menu Assignments – Virtual CPU Devices
For an assignment, proceed as follows:
1. Select the virtual CPU in the Virtual Devices list that has to be
assigned to a real CPU.
2. Press the Edit button.
3. Select the CPU in the Real Devices list that has to be assigned to the
selected virtual CPU.
4. Press the Okay button to confirm the assignment.
The assignment will be made.
Only one virtual CPU can be assigned to a real CPU.
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Java Tool
Select Assignment > Virtual CPU Devices in the task area.
Menu Assignment – Virtual CPU Devices
For an assignment, proceed as follows:
1. Select a virtual CPU in the Virtual CPU list.
2. Double click in the Real CPU column to display a list of all available
real CPUs.
3. Select a real CPU.
You can select the following buttons:
Button Function
Send
Reload
Send assignments to the matrix
Reload changes
When the Auto Send function in the left lower corner of the work area is
ticked, switching operations will be completed immediately without user
confirmation by means of the Send button.
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The selection boxes in the Real CPU column contain a filter function for
an easy selection of single consoles from a larger pool of consoles (see
Chapter
5.2.2, Page 63).
The Java tool offers the option to switch directly from the Assignment
menu to the Definition menu to check specific settings for the respective
console or CPU.
Use the right mouse button to select the respective console or CPU
You can assign real consoles to virtual consoles in this menu.
This function reflects changes in permission made to virtual consoles onto
real consoles.
Virtual consoles can be switched in the same way as real consoles. Real
consoles that are assigned to a virtual console that is connected to a CPU
will receive the video signal. The last-assigned console will also have
control of the keyboard and mouse.
You have the following options to access the menu:
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OSD
Select Assignments > Virtual CON Devices in the main menu.
Menu Assignments – Virtual CON Devices
For an assignment, proceed as follows:
1. Select the real console in the Real Devices list that has to be
assigned to a virtual CPU.
2. Press the Edit button.
3. Select the virtual console in the Virtual Devices list that has to be
assigned to the selected real console.
4. Press the Okay button to confirm the assignment.
The assignment will be made.
A virtual console can be assigned to more than one real consoles.
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Select Assignment > Virtual CON Devices in the task area.
Menu Assignment – Virtual CON Devices
In order to place an assignment, proceed as follows:
1. Select the required real console in the Real Console table.
2. Double click in the Virtual Console column to display a list of all
available virtual consoles.
3. Select the required virtual console.
You can select the following buttons:
Button Function
Send
Cancel
Send assignments to the matrix
Reject changes
When the Auto Send function in the left lower corner of the work area is
ticked, switching operations will be completed immediately without user
confirmation by means of the Send button.
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The selection boxes in the Virtual Console column contain a filter
function for an easy selection of a single CPU from a larger pool of CPUs
You have the option to configure the following system settings at the
Draco tera.
The configuration of the system settings can only be done by users with
administrator rights.
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5.4.1 System Data
The system configuration is set in this menu.
You have the following options to access the menu:
You can select the following settings:
Field Selection Description
Device
Name
Info
Sub Matrix
Text
Text
Text
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
Enter the device name of the matrix
(default: SWITCH_01)
Enter the name of the configuration that is
used to save the current settings
(default: Standard)
Additional text field to describe the
configuration (default: Factory settings)
If the matrix is defined as a sub matrix in
the OSD, the user will lose control. Control
can be recovered by using the keyboard
command <Shift>, <Shift>, <s>, <o>. The
OSD for the matrix that has been defined
as sub matrix will be reopened.
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Field Selection Description
Load Default
Auto Save
Enable
COM Echo
Enable LAN
Echo
Synchronize
Echo Only
Master IP
Address
activated
deactivated
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
Numerical
value
Starting the matrix after a restart or a
switch-on with the default configuration.
Starting the matrix after a restart or a
switch-on with the last saved configuration
(default).
Save the current configuration of the matrix
in the flash memory periodically.
Note: During the save operation, the matrix
will not be operational. Saving takes place
every 600 seconds, as long as changes of
the configuration or switching operations
have been executed in the meantime.
Send all switching commands performed in
the matrix as an echo via serial interface.
Note: This function should be enabled
when using a media control via serial
interface.
Send all switching commands performed in
the matrix as an echo via LAN connection.
Note: This function should be enabled
when using a media control via LAN
connection or when using stacking with two
ore more matrices.
Synchronize the slave matrix to the switch
status of the master matrix.
Synchronize the matrix according to the
echo of a second matrix.
Note: This is a bidirectional synchronization
where both matrices have to be configured
as Synchronize with the Master IP of the
respective other matrix.
Set the network address of the master
matrix (default value: 000.000.000.000)
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Field Selection Description
Ivalid IOBoards
Hor. Mouse
Speed 1/x
Ver. Mouse
Speed 1/x
Double Click
Time
Keyboard
layout
OSD
Select Configuration > System in the main menu.
activated
deactivated
1-9
1-9
100-800
Region
Keep I/O boards with incorrect or invalid
firmware online in the matrix.
Shut down I/O boards with incorrect or
invalid firmware automatically (default).
Adjustment of the horizontal mouse speed,
1 = slow, 9 = fast (default value: 4)
Adjustment of the vertical mouse speed,
1 = slow, 9 = fast (default value: 5)
Adjustment of the time slot for a double
click (default value: 200 ms)
Set the OSD keyboard layout according to
the keyboard used (default: German (DE))
The configuration of the switching parameters is set in this menu.
You have the following options to access the menu:
You can select the following settings:
Field Selection Description
Video Sharing
Force Connect
Force
Disconnect
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
The user can switch to any CPU as an
observer, including ones that are already
assigned to another user (observer
without keyboard/mouse access).
Note: Switching with the key
<Space>, not <Enter>.
The operator will not be informed if
further users connect as an
observer to the CPU that is
connected to his console.
The user can connect to every single
CPU as an operator, including ones that
are related to another user.
Note: The previous user is set to
video only status.
To share K/M control, Force
Connect has to be activated.
Extension of Force Connect: If the user
connects as an operator to a CPU
already related to another user, the
previous user will be disconnected.
Note: To share K/M control Force
Disconnect has to be deactivated.
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Field Selection Description
CPU Auto
Connect
CPU Timeout 0 – 999
Keyboard
Connect
Mouse
Connect
Release Time 0-999
If the Keyboard Connect and/or Mouse Connect options are activated,
the Release Time condition will have to be met until a new user will gain
control.
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
minutes
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
seconds
If a console is not connected to a CPU,
you can establish an automatic
connection to the next available CPU by
hitting any key or mouse button.
Period of inactivity after which a console
will be automatically disconnected from
its current CPU (default value:
0 minutes)
Activate request of K/M control by
keyboard event (key will be lost)
Activate request of K/M control by mouse
event
Period of inactivity of a connected
console after which K/M control can be
requested by other consoles connected
to the CPU.
Note: Set "0" for an immediate
transfer in real-time.
Only one console can have
keyboard and mouse control at the
same time. The other consoles that
are connected to the same CPU
have a video only status (default
value: 10 seconds)
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Select Configuration > Switch in the main menu.
Menu Configuration – Switch
You can select the following buttons:
Button Function
Cancel
Save
Reject changes
Save changes
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Select System > Switch in the task area.
The network configuration is set in this menu.
You have the following options to access the menu:
You can select the following settings:
Field Selection Description
DHCP
IP address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
API Service
FTP Server
Syslog
Syslog Server
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
Byte
Byte
Byte
activated
deactivated Function not active
activated
deactivated Function not active
activated Syslog server for status request is active
deactivated Function not active (default)
Byte
The network settings are automatically
supplied by a DNS server
Note:
If DHCP is activated and there is no
physical network connection available,
the boot times might increase.
Input of the IP address, if DHCP is not
active (default: 192.168.100.99)
Input of the subnet mask in the form
"255.255.255.0", if DHCP is not active
(default: 255.255.255.0)
Input of the subnet mask in the form
"192.168.1.1", if DHCP is not active
LAN interface at the Draco tera activated
for access via Java tool (API service port
5555)
FTP server for transmission of
configuration files activated.
Input of the IP address of the Syslog
servers in the form “192.168.1.1”
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Field Selection Description
Trace
Syslog
Activate the modified network parameters by restarting the matrix.
Consult your system administrator before modifying the network
parameters. Otherwise unexpected results and failures can occur in
combination with the network.
DEB
INF
NOT
WAR
ERR
DEB
INF
NOT
WAR
ERR
Activate debug messages in Trace
(default: NO)
Note:
The debug messages are exclusively for
matrix diagnostics. They only should be
activated after consultation with the
manufacturer. Otherwise an increased
traffic of data might limit the performance
of the CPU board.
Activate information messages in Trace
(default: NO)
Activate notification messages in Trace
(default: YES)
Activate warning messages in Trace
(default: YES)
Activate error messages in Trace
(default: YES)
Activate debug messages in Syslog
(default: NO)
Note:
The debug messages are exclusively for
matrix diagnostics. They only should be
activated after consultation with the
manufacturer. Otherwise an increased
traffic of data might limit the performance
of the CPU board.
Activate information messages in Syslog
(default: NO)
Activate notification messages in Syslog
(default: YES)
Activate warning messages in Syslog
(default: YES)
Activate error messages in Syslog
(default: YES)
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Select Configuration > Network in the main menu.
Menu Configuration – Network
You can select the following buttons:
Button Function
Cancel
Save
Reject changes
Save changes
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Select System > Network in the task area.
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5.4.6 Date and Time
Date and Time are set in this menu, based on Simple Network Time
Protocol (SNTP).
You have the following options to access the menu:
You can select the following settings:
Field Selection Description
SNTP Client
activated
deactivated Function not active (default)
SNTP Server
Time Zone
Month
Date
Year
Day
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Byte
Region Set your specific time zone
1–12 Enter month
1–31 Enter date
1–99 Enter year
1–7 Enter day of the week
0–23 Enter hour
0–59 Enter minute
0–59 Enter second
Date format according to the English notation.
Enable network time server
synchronization
Input of the SNTP server IP address
(default: 000.000.000.000)
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OSD
Select Configuration > Date+Time in the main menu.
Menu Configuration – Date + Time
In order to configure a time server, proceed as follows:
1. Set the SNTP Client option to Y (Yes).
2. Enter the IP address of your SNTP server in the SNTP Server field.
3. Select your time zone in the Time Zone field.
4. Press the Okay button to confirm your settings.
5. Restart the matrix. The system time will be now provided by the
SNTP server.
In order to set the real time clock without using SNTP, proceed as follows:
1. Set the current date in the Date field.
2. Set the current Day in the Day field.
3. Set the current time in the Time field.
4. Press the RTC button to confirm your settings.
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Select System > Date and Time in the main menu.
Menu Configuration – Date and Time
In order to configure a time server, proceed as follows:
1. Enable SNTP option.
2. Enter the IP address of your SNTP server in the SNTP Server field.
3. Select your time zone in the Time Zone field.
4. Press the Apply button to confirm your settings.
5. Restart the matrix. The system time will be now provided by the
SNTP server.
In order to set the real time clock without using SNTP, proceed as follows:
1. Set the current date in the Date and Time field.
2. Set the current time in the Day and Time field.
3. Press the Apply button to set the system time.
4. Option: If you want to receive the time from your currently used
computer, press the Get Local Time button.