Lindy 32342, 32341 User Manual
LINDY CPU Switch USB
Installation and Use
Part Model
32 341 LINDY CPU Switch USB PC
Part Model
32 342 LINDY CPU Switch USB Mac
LINDY CPU Switch USB Installat i on and Use First edition (January 2000)© 2000 LI NDY Electronics Ltd.
About this manual
LINDY CPU Switch USB - Installation and Use
First edition (January 2000)
Part No. 32341 + 32342
© 2000 LINDY Electronics Ltd.
All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
manual, LINDY Electronics Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications,
functions and circuitry of the product without notice. All trademarks acknowledged.
Safety information
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For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
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Warning - live parts contained within power adapter.
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No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle.
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Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the LINDY CPU Switch
unit that it is powering.
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Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.
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Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged,
cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.
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If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY CPU Switch, make sure
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere
rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall
outlet’s ampere rating.
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Do not attempt to service the LINDY CPU Switch yourself.
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Warranty
LINDY Electronics Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original
purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the
warranty period, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be
accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY’s control. Also
LINDY will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or
indirectly from the use of this product. LINDY’s total liability under the terms of this
warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this
product.
If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are
unable to resolve, please contact your suppl ier.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the
respective trademark owners.
Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.
Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, RS/6000 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Logitech, MouseMan+ and Pilot Mouse+ are trademarks of Logitech Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks, and IntelliMouse is a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
Velcro is a trademark of Velcro USA Inc.
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Radio Frequency Energy
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio
frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity
to electromagnetic disturbances.
European E MC directive 89/ 336/EEC
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply wi th the limits for a class B com puting
device in accordanc e with the specificati ons in
the European standard EN55022. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable pr otection
against harm ful i nterferenc e. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not instal led and used in
accordance with t he instructions may cause
harmful int er ference to r adio or televisi on
reception. However, ther e is no guarantee that
harmful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. I f this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television r ec eption,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off , the user is encouraged to
correct t he interf er enc e with one or more of the
following measures: (a) Reorient or rel oc ate the
receiving antenna. (b) Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver. ( c )
Connect the equipment to an out let on a circuit
different from t hat to which the receiver is
connected. (d) Consul t the supplier or an
experienc ed radio / TV technici an for help.
FCC Compliance Statement ( United Stat es)
This equipment generates, uses and can radiat e
radio f requency energy and if not installed and
used properly, t hat is, in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instruc tions, may c ause
interference to radio communicati on. It has been
tested and found t o c omply wit h the limits f or a
class A comput ing device in accor danc e with
the specif ications i n S ubpar t J of part 15 of FCC
rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protecti on against such interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of thi s equi pment in a
residential area may cause i nterferenc e, in
which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference. Changes
or modifications not expr essly appr oved by the
manuf ac turer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications
RFI statement
This equipment does not exceed the class A
limits f or r adio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in t he r adio interference
regulati ons of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’ém et pas de
bruits radi oélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la
classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur l e
brouillage radioélectriques publi é par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................... 6
1.1 Key features........................................................................................... 6
1.2 Package contents (models 32 341 and 32 342) .................................... 7
1.3 Remote controller contents (part code: 32 255) .................................... 7
1.4 Product information ............................................................................... 8
2. Installation ...................................................................................... 10
2.1 What you will need ............................................................................... 10
2.2 Mounting the LINDY CPU Switch USB ................................................. 11
2.3 Connecting your devices ...................................................................... 11
2.4 Configuring the LINDY CPU Switch USB............................................... 14
2.4.1 Setting the USB enumeration guard time ..................................... 15
2.4.2 Setting the autoscan dwell time .................................................... 15
2.4.3 Setting the LINDY CPU Switch USB to scan all ports or just the
active ports ................................................................................... 16
2.4.4 Setting the keyboard hotkey combination ..................................... 16
2.4.5 Enabling and disabling mouse channel switching ........................ 16
2.5 Powering on the LINDY CPU Switch USB ............................................ 17
2.6 Configuring your computers .................................................................. 17
2.7 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ............................................. 17
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3. Using the LINDY CPU Switch USB............................................... 18
3.1 Power on status..................................................................................... 18
3.2 Front panel key ..................................................................................... 18
3.3 Switching between computers using the LINDY CPU Switch USB ....... 19
3.4 Status display ........................................................................................ 19
3.5 Keyboard hotkey control........................................................................ 20
3.6 Mouse control........................................................................................ 22
3.7 Autoscan mode ..................................................................................... 22
3.8 The optional remote controller .............................................................. 22
3.9 Querying the LINDY CPU Switch USB’s firmware version ....................23
3.10 PC and Macintosh keyboard equivalent key mappings....................... 23
Appendices
A - Cable specifications..................................................................................... 24
A1 USB cables............................................................................................. 24
A2 Video cables .......................................................................................... 24
A3 PS/2 style keyboard and mouse extension cables ................................ 25
A4 Remote controller extension cables ....................................................... 25
B – Problem Solving...........................................................................................26
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch USB. Your LINDY CPU Switch
USB is a high performance keyboard, monitor, mouse and peripheral sharing device
which supports a wide range of hardware and software platforms and connects to
your computers via their USB ports.
1.1 Key features
PC and MAC models
• Enables a keyboard, monitor, mouse and range of USB peripherals to be
switched between four USB-enabled computers.
• Uses new innovative technology that is Patent Pending in the U.K.
• Numeric status display and front panel pushbutton make computer selection
easy.
• Supports high quality video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 pixels and screen
refresh rates up to 100 Hz.
• Each computer may be connected using just one standard USB cable and one
standard video cable.
• Robust metal chassis sits securely on your desktop.
• Internal USB hub function enables 3 USB peripherals to be connected. More USB
peripherals may be added by using additional USB hubs.
• LINDY CPU Switch USB has its own power supply and consequently will power
USB hubs attached to its peripheral ports. This enables keyboards with integral
hubs and other non-powered USB hubs to be supported.
• Available in attractive translucent blue to match with your computer equipment.
• Remote controller option enables the LINDY CPU Switch USB to be controlled
from a small neat remote control unit that may be attached to the top of a
keyboard or the side of a monitor.
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• Supports monitor display data channel signalling (DDC1 & DDC2) enabling your
computer to communicate with the monitor.
• Supports autoscan for easy monitoring of computer activity.
• Enables switching between all computer ports or just active computer ports for
maximum convenience.
PC models
• PS/2-style keyboard and mouse ports enable a traditional style PC keyboard and
mouse to be connected to the LINDY CPU Switch USB.
• LINDY CPU Switch USB’s channel can be changed using keyboard hotkeys or a
3-button mouse.
• Traditional style PS/2 keyboard and mouse signals automatically converted to
USB format within the LINDY CPU Switch USB.
• Keyboard and mouse activity indication.
• Video blanking feature.
1.2 Package contents (models 32 341 and 32 342)
• LINDY CPU Switch USB.
• Power adapter.
• This installation guide.
1.3 Remote controller contents (part code: 32 255)
• Remote control module.
• Velcro strip for mounting remote controller.
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