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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LCD Console (with modularized combo KVM
Switch). We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and retain for
future reference.
1.1 Overview
The LCD console drawer (with modularized combo KVM switch) is an ideal
module solution featuring an integrated 17-inch or 19-inch TFT LCD color display
and ultra-high-quality compact industrial Keyboard / touchpad in 1U,
rack-mountable design provides user-friendly oriented and the most reliable
operation environment for network administrators.
The console drawer is similar to the front-end Console module provides
flicker-free color images at optimal resolutions, and has an ergonomically
designed operation functionalities to increase more convenient to users.
Installation setup is designated by single person easily. Simply use the supplied
combo VGA cable set to link the ports to the console ports of your KVM switch,
no matter what you connected interfaces ports of KVM switch, USB or PS/2.
On-Screen menus allow for display adjustments. For convenience, there are
additional external combo console ports, built in with modularized KVM switch,
connected with PS/2 or USB keyboard, mouse, and video are also provided
instead of built-in originally.
By the way, we are also providing modularized modules design for LCD panel,
keyboard / touchpad , front panel – push buttons and KVM switch to enhance
convenience if one of them alternatively is happening out of order, then new one
replaced could be implemented immediately and no more confront any obstacles
of your keeping working on.
The LCD console KVM switch is built on a modularized design, and KVM
section is able to be detached from the switch section for convenient
maintenance. Furthermore, the keyboard / touchpad module is also easily
removed changing by required with variety of languages.
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1.2 Features
The LCD console (with modularized combo KVM switch ) is a LCD console
featuring an integrated 17-inch or 19-inch LCD panel module and keyboard
module with touchpad in a 1U chassis. The unique module design solution is for
easy installation and maintenance.
LCD console drawer
Rack mountable in 19” system rack (1U).
Supports PS/2 KB/Mouse
Touchpad mouse owns up-down scrolling function
LED Display for easy status monitoring.
One person Easy-Installation.
Module design for easy installation and maintenance.
The keyboard / touchpad module is also easily removed changing by required
with variety of languages.
Modularized KVM switch module
Connects dual interfaces of computers via PS/2 and/or USB at will.
Supports Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista, Win NT, Unix, Linux,
Mac OS9/OSX , SUN Microsystems.
Auto PS/2 and USB interface detection
Supports resolution up to 1280 x 1024
On-Screen-Display (OSD) and Cascade Chain functions.
OSD is intuitive menus driven for quick and efficient navigation.
An extra combo console for both PS/2 and USB is provided on the rear panel of
KVM switch to manage LCD console KVM switch from an external console.
Supports cascadable chain with 3 levels, control up to 64/256/4096 PCs, from a
single console,cascaded unit does not need special configuration.
3 types of KVM switching:
- Front panel Push Button
- Hot-Key on LCD built keyboard or extra combo console
PS/2 & USB
keyboard
- Menu driven OSD ( On-Screen-Display )
Auto-Scan function ( Time interval can be adjsuted between 5-20 seconds when
the Auto-Scan is enabled.)
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Plug and Play ( Windows 98/SE users might need your Windows CD to install
the HID driver for USB keyboard/mouse.)
KVM firmware is upgradable via on-board mini-USB download connector and
extenal mini-programmer.
1.3 Package Contents
1. LCD console drawer ( or with modularized combo KVM switch ) x 1
2. Custom 4-in-1 cable set x 1
3. Power adaptor DC 12V x 1
4. User Manual x 1
5. Rack Mountable Kit x 1
2. Specifications
LCD Console
Model No.
Standard Meets EIA RS-310C 1U 19” Rack-Mount standard
Display Size 17” 19”
Panel Type Active Matrix TFT LCD
Resolution Maximum Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Pixel Pitch 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V) 0.294 (H) x 0.2694 (V)
Viewing Angle(CR>10) 160/160 (Typ.) 160/160 (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio 700 : 1 800 : 1
Supported Colors 16.2M 16.7M
Response Time 5ms 5ms
Brightness 300cd/m
Back Light Lifetime 30000~50000 hours
Operating System Windows / Linux / Sun Microsystems
Multi Platform Support PS/2
System Cables 3 in1 VGA Cable ( PS/2 * 2 + D-SUB 15 pin )
Keyboard Mouse 104 Keyboard / Touch Pad
Power Supply Universal 90~264VAC input , 12V DC output
Operation Temperature 0~50 oC
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60 oC
Humidity 5-95%, non-condensing
Chassis Construction Metal
Keyboard Languages
( Modular )
Certifications CE / FCC
Dimension (L) 69 x (W) 44.5 x (H) 4.2 cm
Standard Meets EIA RS-310C 1U 19” Rack-Mount standard
Number of ports 8-port / 16-port
Display Size 17” 19”
Selection Method
LEDs
( front panel-Push Button)
PC connectors
Video
(KB/MS)
Extra Console
Keyboard 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female
Mouse 1 x 6 pin mini-DIN female
Video 1 x HDB-15 female
Keyboard 1 x USB – A type female
Mouse 1 x USB – A type female
Firmware Upgrade Con. Mini USB female
Auto-Scan Interval Adjustable time setting by OSD menu driven
Resolution 2048 x 1536@60Hz DDC , DDC2
Hot Swappable Yes
Operation systems Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 server/Vista,
Operation Temperature 0 ~ 50 oC
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60 oC
Housing chassis Metal
Dimension (L) 44 x (W) 20.5 x (H) 4.2 cm
KL-2708 / KL-2716 KL-2908 / KL-2916
(1). Front Panel – Push Button
(2). Hot-Keys on built Keyboard and extra console KB
(3). OSD ( On-Screen-Display )
Red for PC Selection
Green for PC on-Line ready
8 / 16 * HDB-15 female
( PS/2 & USB signals combined )
Linux, Mac OS9/OSX, and SUN Microsystems
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3. Requirements
KVM Switch Extra Console ( Remote Control ):
The following hardware components are required for the extra external console:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of displaying the highest resolution
provided by any computer in the installation.
A PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
A VGA, SVGA, or multisync video graphics card with an HDB-15 port.
Note: The maximum resolution of integrated LCD monitors is 1280 x 1024.
Please make sure that none of the computer resolution settings exceed
the maximum resolution of LCD monitors.
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports ( 6-pin Mini-DIN), or at least one USB port.
Cables
For optimum signal integrity and to simply the layout, we strongly recommend that
you use the high quality specific custom cables sets described below: