Network Technologies RACKMUX-VS17-T, RACKMUX-DS17-T Installation Manual

NTI

NETWORK

R

TECHNOLOGIES
INCORPORATED

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Aurora, OH 44202

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RACKMUX®Series

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RACKMUX-VS17-T

RACKMUX-DS17-T

Rackmount Drawer with SUN

Keyboard, LCD Monitor and

Trackball

Installation and Operation Manual

MAN083 Rev Date 11/15/2007

TRADEMARK

RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2007 by Network Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.

CHANGES

The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes used in this instruction.

Typeface Meaning Example

AAaaBBaaCCcc123 On-screen computer output

AAaaBBaaCCcc123

What you type, contrasted with on-screen
computer output; keyboard keys to press

C:>

C:> L

Press the Fn key

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Features and Functions...................................................................................................................................................2

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................3

Rack Mounting Instructions .........................................................................................................................................3

Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting ...............................................................................................................................4

Connect to a CPU........................................................................................................................................................4

Connect Extra Device..................................................................................................................................................5

Connect Power............................................................................................................................................................6

Power Up.....................................................................................................................................................................6

Display Functions............................................................................................................................................................7

Standard Controls........................................................................................................................................................7

OSD Control Menu ......................................................................................................................................................7

OSD Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................................7

Brightness/Contrast Menu........................................................................................................................................8

Color Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................8

Position Menu...........................................................................................................................................................8

Setup Menu...............................................................................................................................................................9

Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................................................................10

Function Key Operation..........................................................................................................................................10

Number Pad...............................................................................................................................................................11

Other Functions of the "Fn" Key................................................................................................................................12

Power Key .................................................................................................................................................................12

Numeric Keypad Option.............................................................................................................................................13

SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................................14

RACKMUX-VS17 Drawer Standard Specifications.......................................................................................................15

General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................15

LCD............................................................................................................................................................................15

Display Controller: VGA.............................................................................................................................................15

Display Controller: DVI ..............................................................................................................................................15

OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................15

Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................16

Trackball ....................................................................................................................................................................16

Touchpad (option).....................................................................................................................................................16

DC Power (option).....................................................................................................................................................16

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................17

Index..............................................................................................................................................................................17

Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................17

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack.................................................................................................................................3

Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open.......................................................................................................................3

Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets.........................................................................................................4

Figure 4- Connect a SUN USB CPU..................................................................................................................................................4

Figure 5- Cables for DVI video application.........................................................................................................................................5

Figure 6- Connect a USB device to the front (optional)......................................................................................................................5

Figure 7- Connect the power cord .....................................................................................................................................................6

Figure 8- OSD Controls .....................................................................................................................................................................7

Figure 9- US (English) Keyboard Layout .........................................................................................................................................10

Figure 10- Keyboard LED Indications..............................................................................................................................................10

Figure 11- Keys of the Number Pad ................................................................................................................................................11

Figure 12- Additional multi-function keys.........................................................................................................................................12

Figure 13- U.S. SUN Keyboard with numeric keypad......................................................................................................................13

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INTRODUCTION

The RACKMUX-VS17-T Drawer consists of a SUN Keyboard, Trackball, and LCD monitor integrated in to a 1RU rack
mountable drawer with wrist pads. When access to a server rack is needed, the drawer can be pulled out and the displa y lifted up
like a notebook computer, revealing the keyboard and trackball. When the drawer is not in use, the display can be folded forward
and down so the 1RU drawer can be pushed into the cabinet easily and smoothly, helping to organize and streamline busy server
rooms. The NTI RACKMUX product line offers a range of KVM Drawer solutions ideal for rack and server management
applications, which will ensure reliability and serviceability.

The RACKMUX drawer includes an industrial grade 17” LCD monitor, a notebook-style keyboard with SUN extra keys
and a three-button trackball. The standard video format is VGA (-VS17-T), but single-link DVI support is optional (-DS17-T).

The keyboard and mouse interface supports SUN USB protocol and is compatible with SUN platform CPUs.
Installing the RACKMUX into any server environment will offer:

• A space saving 1RU design, easily mountable in any 19” cabinet/rack

• A forward-folding 17” TFT LCD with built-in OSD menu for screen adjustments

• Auto shut-OFF switch: Turns OFF the power to the monitor when the LCD is in a folded-closed position.

• Built-in 83-key (US) or 84-key (Europe) keyboard plus 14 SUN extra keys

• Standard 3-b utton trackball (3-button touchpad mouse optional)

• Support for USB connection o f the keyboard and trackballl.

• Support for VGA or single-li nk DVI signals

• Front-access USB port for easy accessory USB 1.1 device connection

• An internal cab le arm for proper cable management when sliding the drawer open and closed

• Added security with a drawer lock to prevent unwanted access

• Locking rails to prevent movement of the drawer when fully extended

• Built-in univ ersal (100-240VAC) low power consumption power supply

• Multi-languag e support including: US(English), UK (English), German, French, Italian, Spanish

Materials Included with this kit:

9 NTI RACKMUX-VS17-T Drawer
9 IEC Power Cord- country specific
9 CD with pdf file of this owner's manual
9 USB-AB-2M 2 meter USB Type A male-to-USB Type B male cable
9 2 Keys for Lock
9 2 Rear Mounting Brackets w/nuts
9 8 #10-32x3/4” screws and cage nuts for mounting to a rack
9 VEXT-THN-6-MM 6 foot VGA video cable (
9 DVI-D-6 6 foot DVI video cable (

Optional Cable

USBVEXT-xx-MM for VGA Monitor and USB Keyboard and Mouse input (available in 3,6,10, and 15 foot lengths)
where:

xx is the length of the cable in feet
MM indicates male-to-male connector

Options:

• DC Power option- for use with 36-72VDC input- add “48V” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-VS17-T48V )

• Touchpad mouse- drawer will have a touchpad-style mouse instead of a trackball- remove the “-T” from the part number (i.e.

RACKMUX-VS17)

• Rackmounting kit for two-post Telco rack - order RL-T15-TEL

• RACKMUX drawer with DVI support, instead of VGA- order RACKMUX-

• Numeric keypa d option- for a separate 17-key numeric keypad, add “-N” to the part number (i.e. RACKMUX-VS17-T

:

models with VGA Video support only)

models with DVI Video support only)

DS17-T.

N)

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17

Front View
RACKMUX-VS17-T

14

12

21A 21B

18

- or -

15

13

16

(RACKMUX-DS17-T)(RACKMUX-VS17-T)

19

20

1

2
3

4
5
6

Fn

10

Compose

11

1

7

A

22

9

Rear View

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RACKMUX-VS17-T

FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Power Button- press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF

Power LED- Indicates operation status

2.
Green = Power-ON, Video Input Signal OK
Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal

Menu Button- press to turn ON the OSD menu

3.

Up Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up

4.

Down Arrow Button- press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down

5.

6.

Select Button- press to select a menu item (when OSD menu is ON) or press to auto adjust the video quality (when OSD

menu is OFF)

7.

NumLock LED- illuminates when the number lock is ON
CapsLock LED- illuminates when CapsLock Is ON

8.

9.

Scroll Lock LED- illuminates when the Scroll Lock keyboard feature is ON.
Fn LED- illuminates when Function Features are enabled (see page 10) .

10.

11.

Compose LED- illuminates when the SUN compose feature is locked ON
Keyboard- for manual data entry and computer control

12.

13.

Keylock- to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX
Auto Shut-OFF- switch automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down

14.

15.

Trackball - for controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controll ing the computer
USB Port- USB Type A female- for connection of any USB 1.1 compatible device (such as a flashdrive, printer, etc)

16.

17.

LCD Display- for viewing the video signal from the connected CPU
Wrist Pads- for user comfort

18.

19.

IEC Connector- for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the RACKMUX drawer
Switch- for powering ON and OFF the RACKMUX drawer

20.

21.

Video In- 21A. 15HD Female- for connection of the DVI video cable from the CPU (only in models that support VGA)

21B. DVI-D Female- for connection of a DVI-D video cable from the CPU (only in models that support DVI)

22.

USB- USB Type B female- for connection of the USB devices cable from a USB CPU

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INSTALLATION

Rack Mounting Instructions

The RACKMUX was designed to be mounted to a rack and includes mounting flanges to make attachment easy.

1. Determine the mounting height in the rack for the drawer. It should be a height comfortable to use the keyboard and see the
LCD display. Mark holes in each of the 4 corner cabinet rails at points all level with each other.

2. Secure the rear brackets to the rear rack cabinet rails. Apply the top screws (supplied) for each bracket to the holes marked in
step 1.

3. Lift the keyboard into position and line the studs on the left and right sides up with the slotted openings in the rear bracket.
Apply the nuts (supplied) to the studs but do not tighten the nuts yet.

FYI: There are 4 mounting studs provided on each side of the RACKMUX. Depending on the depth of the rack and
distance apart of the cabinet rails, the position of the rear bracket may make all 4 studs available for use. In this case,
apply the 2 nuts to the studs furthest apart from each other on each side.

4. Slide the drawer in until the top holes in the front bracket flanges line up with the holes marked in step 1. Secure the front

brackets on the drawer to the front cabinet rails with two more screws per bracket. Be sure to tighten the screws securely.
Then tighten the nuts applied in step 3.

5. Apply one more screw to each of the rear brackets to finish.

Front bra ck et
fl ange on dra we r

Secure bracket
to rail using two

screws and nuts
(suppli ed)

Front C abinet
Rail

Drawer

Stud on drawe r

Rear bracket overlapping
drawer

(Rear edge
of dra wer)

Apply nut s ( suppli ed) t o st uds a nd
secure rear brackets to drawer.

Re ar C a bi net
Rail

Rear bracket
fl ange

Secure bracket
to rail using two

screws and nut
(suppli ed)

Figure 1- Mount RACKMUX to a standard rack

Note: To provide sufficient room for the LCD monitor to be opened to a p ro per viewing angle (a minimum 90 degree
position from the keyboard), ensure that all devices mounted above the RACKMUX extend no more than 1.75” from the
rack frame. (See Fig. 2)

Figure 2- Position RACKMUX with clearance to open

"X" must be
less than 1.75"
for LCD to open
to full 90

90

Side View of RACKMUX

X

Server mounted
above RACKMUX
in the same rack

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Optional Telco 2-Post Mounting

If the Telco 2-post mounting bracket kit (NTI# RL-T15-TEL) is to be used, secure the short and lo ng brackets to each side of the
drawer as shown in Fig. 2. Apply 2 nuts (supplied) per bracket to secure the brackets to the drawer. Apply two #10-32x3/4”
screws (supplied) per bracket to the post at the desired height. Slots are provided in the brackets to make minor depth
adjustments easy. Be sure to properly tighten all nuts and screws before using the drawer.

Figure 3- Mount to Telco post with optional mounting brackets

Connect to a CPU

The RACKMUX-VS17-T may be connected to a USB CPU with a VGA video port using the USB-AB-2M and VEXT-6-MM cables
provided as shown in Fig. 4.

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REAR VIEW OF RACKMUX-VS17-T

USB Type A Male

USB Type B

Male

USBVEXT-xx-MM

SUN USB CPU

15HD Male
Video Connector

Figure 4- Connect a SUN USB CPU

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When connecting a CPU with DVI support (RACKMUX-DS17-T) to the single-link DVI port of the RACKMUX, use the DVI-D-6
(supplied with DS17 models) for the DVI video signal and the USB-AB-2M (supplied) for the USB connection between the CPU
and RACKMUX.

DVI-D-Male

USB Type A
Male

DVI-D-Male

USB-A - Male

(.5, 1, 3, and 5 meter cables also available)

DVI-D-6
(supplied with DS17 models)

(3 and 9 foot cables also av ailable)

USB-AB-2M
(supplied)

DVI-D-Male

USB-B - Male

USB Type B

Male

Figure 5- Cables for DVI video application

Connect Extra Device

On the front of the RACKMUX-VS17-T is an additional USB Type A port to be used, if desired, for an extra accessory. Any low or
full speed USB device may be connected to this port to be used. This port is fully compliant with USB 1.1 standard.

Note: If a USB keyboard or mouse is connected, operation of the RACKMUX-VS17-T keyboard or trackball may cause
unpredictable results. Do not try to use both mice or both keyboards at the same time.

Connect optional USB 1.1 or 2.0 device

CAMERA

PRINTER

Figure 6- Connect a USB device to the front (optional)

Note: If a USB 2.0 device is connected to the optional USB device port, it will operate at USB 1.1 speed.

FRONT VIEW OF RACKMUX-VS17-T

SCANNER

FLASH DRIVE

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Connect Power

Connect the IEC power cord to the power port as shown below.

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IEC Powercord

REAR VIEW OF RACKMUX-VS17-T

Figure 7- Connect the power cord

Power Up

Power up the RACKMUX-VS17-T and connected computer in this order.

1. Power On the RACKMUX-VS17-T

2. Power ON the attached CPU.

If a device is plugged into the USB port on the front of the RACKMUX, it can powered-ON at any time.

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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Standard Controls

The RACKMUX has 5 standard control buttons and a power LED. The 5 standard co ntrol buttons operate as follows:

• The Power button turns the RACKMUX LCD and backlight ON and OFF as desired.

• The Power LED located immediately below the Power button is a dual color

LED. It will illuminate with a green color when the RACKMUX is powered
ON and working properly. It will illuminate with a red color if the RACKMUX
is powered ON but there is no input signal detected.

• The Menu button is used to bring up the OSD menu where the various

settings of the LCD display can be adjusted. Once the OSD screen is
displayed, the Menu button is used to make selections within the menus.
See "OSD Control Menu" (below) for more on LCD display settings.

• The Up and Down Arrow buttons are used to navigate through the menus.

Move the cursor up or down as desired to highlight an item for selection.

Once an item is highlighted, pressing the Menu button will select it.

Power
ON/OFF

Power LED

Menu

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Select/
Auto Adjust

Controls for the
OSD Menus

Figure 8- OSD Controls

• The Select button is used to make selections within the OSD menus when the OSD menu is ON. When the OSD menu is

OFF, the Select button will act as an
of the image on the monitor.

Auto Adjust button to keep the user from having to use the menus to adjust the quality

OSD Control Menu

The OSD (On Screen Display) Menu enables the user to select the desired characteristic s of the LCD display. To activate the
OSD Menu, press the Menu button (above). To turn the Menu back OFF, either select "EXIT" from the main menu or just wait
10-60 seconds and it will automatically be cleared from the screen.

OSD Main Menu

Selection Purpose Range

Brightness/Contrast Increase/decrease panel brightness/contrast level 1-100
Color R,G,B color temperature control 1-100
Position

Setup

Exit Exit from the OSD control menu

• Video Image horizontal and vertical position control

• Clock setting

• Phase control

• Control OSD Image position on screen

• Set time OSD will stay on screen before auto shutoff

• Select the languag e of the OSD menu

1-100

-­10 to 60 seconds
Several languages (see page 8)

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Brightness/Contrast Menu

Selecting the Brightness/Contrast menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the brightness and contrast levels of
the LCD display. With either the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST sections highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move
between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting.
Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

Color Menu

Selecting the Color menu will bring up a screen in which the user can ad just the Red, Green, and Blue color levels (values from 1-

100) of the LCD display. With the RED, GREEN, or BLUE sections highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between
them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting.
Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

Position Menu

Selecting the Position menu will bring up a screen in which the user can select AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the
horizontal and vertical position of the displayed image on the monitor, as well as adjust the clock and phase settings if they are not
correct. The user can also individually adjust these settings if so desired. With any of the sections highlighted, (use the Up or
Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow
to adjust the setting as needed. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

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Setup Menu

Selecting the Setup menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust

 OSD POSITION-the position of the OSD menus on the LCD display
 OSD TIME-the length of time the user can b e idle before the OSD menu automatically exits (adjustable from 10

to 60 seconds)

 LANGUAGE-the language that the OSD menus will be presented in
With the item highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to
adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting as needed. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main
Menu.

OSD Image can be moved
to different points on the
display

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KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

The main keyboard on the RACKMUX-VS17-T is a standard condense d W indows format. To reduce the keyboard size, some
keys have been assigned multiple functions, accessible via the "Fn" key. This section will describe which keys have multipl e
functions and how to enable them. Use the LEDs to know what special features are enabled.

Function Key Operation

The Function (“Fn”) key provides several special functions on the RACKMUX keyboard, includin g:

 enabling otherwise standard keyboard keys to be used as the keys of a numeric keypad

 enabling multi-function keys to change operation

 enabling the “P” key to perform the function of the SUN Power key

To turn ON (lock) the Function key, press the “Fn” key twice quickly (double-click). The “Fn” LED will illuminate.
To turn OFF (unlock) the Function key, press the “Fn” key twice quickly again. The “Fn” LED will turn OFF.

Note: The "Fn" key will also operate similar to the shift key (with only momentary effect). Press and hold the "Fn" key
prior to pressing the special function key. The "Fn" key will remain active as long as it is depressed.

Help

Com
pose

Stop Again

Props Undo

Front Copy

Open Paste

Alt
Graph

Find Cut

ESC

~
`

TAB

CAPS LOCK

Fn

F1 F2

!

1

Q

SHIFT

CTRL

F3

@

2

#

3

F5

F4

$

4

WE R

ASDF GHJKL

ZXCVB

ALT

"Fn" Key to enable additional key functions

Figure 9- US (English) Keyboard Layout

On= CapsLock
is locked

NUMLCK

F6

F7

F8

F9

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5

^

6

T

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7

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9

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SCR LCK

Enter

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INSERT DELETE
PRT SC

+
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SHIFT

HOME

SYS RQ

BACKSPACE

ENTER

PG UP

PAUSE
BREAK

\

ENDPG DN

On= Function
Key is locked

1

On= NumLock
is locked

Figure 10- Keyboard LED Indications

A

On= Scroll Lock
is locked

10

Fn

Compose

On= Compose
is locked

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Number Pad

The functionality of a Number Pad on a standard Windows keyboard h as been incorporated into this keyboard. To

substitute the keys of the Number Pad

The functionality of a Number Pad on a standard Windows keyboard has b een incorporated into the keyboard of the

RACKMUX-VS17-T (see Fig. 9, page 10 ).

To substitute the keys of the Number Pad:

1. Press the "NumLock" key. The NumLock LED ( ) will illuminate.

2. Press the "Fn" key twice quickly (double-click). The "Fn" LED will illuminate.
To turn OFF Number Pad functions:

1. Press the "Fn" key twice quickly (double-click). The "Fn" LED will turn OFF.

2. Press the "NumLock" key. The NumLock LED ( ) will turn OFF.
With the Fn and NumLock LEDs illuminated, pressing some standard keys will result in displayi ng characters as

indicated in the chart below.

Standard Key Displayed when NumLock is

ON

j
k
l
u
j
o
7
8
9
m

.

(period)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
.

(period)

/

(forward slash)

;

(semicolon)

’

(apostrophe)

-

(hyphen)

[

(left bracket)

&

7

789

*

8

(

9

UIO

JKL

123

M

Figure 11- Keys of the Number Pad

1

1

(forward slash)

(plus sign)

(asterisk)

(minus sign)

ENTER

654

Function when NumLock is

OFF

End

Down Arrow

Page Down

Left Arrow

---

Right Arrow

Home

Up Arrow

Page Up

Insert

Delete

/
+
*

-

NUMLCK
SCR LCK

{
[

Enter

:
;

+

>

.

.

"
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Other Functions of the "Fn" Key

The Function ("Fn") key (page10) will enable other standard keyboard features in addition to the Number Pad ke ys (page 11) .

Key Function when Fn key is
not locked ("Fn" LED is OFF)

Numlck (Number lock) Scr Lck (Scroll Lock)

Insert Prt Sc (Print Screen)
Delete Sys Rq (System Requirements)
Pause Break

Up Arrow Page Up

Down Arrow Page Down

Left Arrow Home

Right Arrow End

NUMLCK
SCR LCK

INSERT DELETE
PRT SC

SYS RQ

PAUSE

BREAK

Key Function when Fn key is

Locked ("Fn" LED is ON)

PG UP

HOME

ENDPG DN

Figure 12- Additional multi-function keys

Note: The "Fn" key will also operate similar to the shift key (with only momentary effect).

Power Key

To perform the function of the SUN

Power key, press the "P" while the "Fn" key is pressed or locked.

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Numeric Keypad Option

Models with the Numeric Keypad option (-N) (i.e. RACKMUX-VS17-TN) have a standard Windows keyboard with 17-key numeric
keypad.

Note: The “Fn” key is not an active key on this keyboard.

Help

Stop

Props Front Find Open

Again

F2

F1

Esc

!

~

1

`

Tab

Q

Caps Lock

Shift

Fn

Ctrl Alt

F3

F4

@

#

2

3

WE R

ASDF GH JKL

ZXCVB

Paste

Copy

Cut

F6

F5

%

$

5

4

F7

F8

F9

F10

&

^

7

6

T

YU I OP

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(

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9

8

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F11 F12

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,

Com­pose

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Alt
Graph

Com­pose

:
;

Prt Sc

SysRq

{
[

?
/

"
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Insert

Scroll

Pause

Delete

Break

Lock

+

BackSpace

=

}
]

Enter

Shift

Home

Page

\

Up

Page
Down

End

Num
Lock

/

789

Home

456

123

End

0

Ins

*

Pg Up

Pg Dn

.

Del

-

+

Enter

Figure 13- U.S. SUN Keyboard with numeric keypad

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SAFETY

This NTI product has been designed and fully tested with user safety of the utmost importance. As with all electronic devices, this
NTI product should be handled and operated with care. In order to avoid possible injury and to reduce any risk of damage to this
product, please read and follow each of these safety instructions.

• Follow all instructions found in this manual.

• Follow all instructions found on the product.

• Do not attempt to perform an y service on this product unless specifically instructed to in this manual.

• Objects that can damage or be spilled on this product should be kept away from this product. Liquids, if spilled, could come

into contact with voltage points causing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Always unplug this product before cleaning it. Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean it.

• Do not install or use this prod uct near water

• Be sure to mount this product on a solid, stable surface or in a rack (if applicable)

• Route all cable s and the power cord away from sharp edges or objects that could cause damage to them

• Use only the power cord or AC adapter that came with this unit or one that meets the requirements specified in this manual

• Use only a properly grounded 3-wire electrical outlet for power connection

• Unplug this product and contact NTI should any of the following conditions occur:

• The power cord or connection cables have been damaged

• The product has come into contact with any liquids

• The product does not operate properly despite having followed all of the instructions

• The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged in any way

• The product performs distinctly different than it did when first put into service

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RACKMUX-VS17 DRAWER STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

General Specs

Case Material.................................................Electro-galvanized steel black powdercoated

Dimensions WxDxH (in.)...............................19 x 21.9 x 1.75

Supported Rack Depths………………………..Adjustable 22” – 39”
Weight……………………………………………26 lbs.

Input Power....................................................AC 100-240V, 50 – 60 Hz

LCD (plus controller) Current Draw…………..12V Supply: 3.75A

Operating Temperature..................................0-40˚C

Storage Temperature…………………………..-20-60˚C
Relative Humidity……………………………….. 20-90%, non-condensing

Approvals………............................................ All parts comply with RoHS

LCD

Display area…………………………………….337.92mm (W) x 270.336 (H) (17 inch diagonal)
Panel Type………………………………………TFT Active

Number of Pixels ...........................................1280 (H) x 1024 (V)

Number of Colors...........................................16.2 Million (6 bits + FRC)

Pixel Pitch......................................................0.264(H) x 0.264(V)

Color Pixel Arrangement.................................RGB Vertical Stripe

Brightness......................................................300cd/m^2 (Nits)

Response Time..............................................5.5ms

Viewing Angle................................................Horizontal: 140º; Vertical: 130º (Typ.)

Optimum Viewing Direction............................6 o’clock

Backlight Unit……………………………………CCFL, 4 Tables, Edge-Light (2 Top/2 Bottom)

Operating Lamp Life ......................................40,000 – 50,000 hrs

Contrast Ratio…………………………………..500:1

Display Controller: VGA

Connector………………………………………15HD, female

Video Format.................................................VGA,SVGA, XGA, SXGA

Signal Input (from Video Source…………….Analog RGB

Sync Range...................................................H: 31 ~ 80KHz, V: 55 ~ 76Hz

OSD Control…………………………………….Menu, Up, Down, Select, Power (5 keys)

Plug and Play.................................................VESA DDC 2B Ver1.3

Display Controller: DVI

Connector………………………………………DVI-D, female

Video Format.................................................VGA,SVGA, XGA, SXGA

Signal Input (from Video Source…………….Digital TMDS

Sync Range...................................................H: 31 ~ 80KHz, V: 55 ~ 76Hz

OSD Control…………………………………….Menu, Up, Down, Select, Power (5 keys)

Plug and Play.................................................VESA DDC 2B Ver1.3

OSD Control Board

OSD Control ..................................................5 Keys

Power Key .....................................................Power ON/OFF

Menu Key.......................................................Activates Menu

Up, Down Keys..............................................Navigation Control

Select Key......................................................Select (when in Menu); Auto Adjust (not in menu)

LED................................................................Indicates Operation Status

...............................................................Green = Power-ON, Video Input OK

...............................................................Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or Input Out of Range

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Keyboard

No. Of Keys ...................................................83 Keys (US), 84 keys (UK,German, French, Italian, Spanish)+ 14 Sun keys

Key Switch Type............................................Membrane switch

Keytop Style...................................................Rectangular Cylindrical

Operating Force.............................................50gf +/- 25gf

Stroke ............................................................3.0mm +/- .5mm

Tactile............................................................20 gf typ.

Height ............................................................8.5 mm

Operating Life................................................10M operations, minimum

Key Switch Bounce........................................10 ms, maximum

Supported Platforms......................................USB

CPU Connectors............................................USB Type B (USB);

Trackball

Casing Material..............................................ABS

Ball Material...................................................Phenolic (metal core)

Ball color........................................................Black

Ball diameter..................................................16mm

Tracking force................................................10 grams nominal

Resolution......................................................117 pulse per ball revolution

Mounting Angle..............................................Max. 30’ to horizontal plane

Lifetime-Ball revolutions.................................>= 1 million

Mechanical Buttons .......................................3 Mechanical switches ar e supported

Touchpad (option)

Motion Detection Method...............................capacitance sensing

X/Y Position Sensing Resolution ...................40 counts/mm

X/Y Position Reporting...................................Relative (Similar to mouse)

Tracking Speed..............................................Up to 1016 mm/sec

Touch Force...................................................No Contact pressure required

Lifetime (Plastic Overlay)...............................Minimum 10,000,000 strokes

Sample Rate..................................................Up to 100 samples/sec

DC Power (option)

Input Power (DC)...........................................36 – 72V

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Each and every piece of every product produced by Network Technologies Inc is 100% tested to exacting specifications. We
make every effort to insure trouble-free installation and operation of our products. If problems are experienced while installing this
product, please look over the troubleshooting chart below to see if perhaps we can answer any qu estions that arise. If the
answer is not found in the chart, please check the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) at our website at
http://www.networktechinc.com or contact us directly for help at 1-800-742-8324 (800-RGB-TECH) in US & Canada or 1-330-562­7070 worldwide. We will be happy to assist in any way we can.

Problem/Message Cause Solution

"OUT OF FREQUENCY"

"POWER SAVER MODE"
"NO SIGNAL"

"AUTO CONFIGURATION"
Keyboard/trackball not

functioning
Front panel USB port is not

working
Keys pressed on the keyboard

do not yield the expected result
LCD is not displaying image

Input signal is outside the supported
range
The input signal is not present. This
message will disappear after 5 seconds.
The input signal is not present
immediately after power ON.
The LCD monitor is configuring itself for
proper communication with the CPU.
USB cable is not properly connected Check USB cable connection between the RACKMUX

USB cable is not properly connected Check USB cable connection between the RACKMUX

“Fn” function is locked ON. Check to see if the Fn LED is illuminated. If so, press

• Image out of range

• LCD Auto-Shut OFF button is

depressed

• LCD is po wered OFF

Lower video frequency to be within specified range
Check all cable connections- verify that they are

secure
Check all cable connections- verify that they are
secure
No action is necessary.

and the computer. Make sure it is connected to a
working USB port at the CPU.

and the computer. Make sure it is connected to a
working USB port at the CPU.

the “Fn” key twice quickly to unlock the function.

• Lower the resolution

• Make sure nothing is resting on the button

• Turn power to LCD ON

INDEX

accessory, 5

Features and Functions, 2

Fn key, 10, 12

Function key, 10

Keyboard LEDs, 10

Number Pad, 11

numeric keypad, 13

Options, 1
OSD control buttons, 7

OSD Menu, 7

Power Key- SUN, 12
specifications, 15

Telco mount, 4

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is two (2) years from the date of purchase. Please contact Network
Technologies Inc at
for information regarding repairs and/or returns. A return authorization number is required for all repairs/returns.

MAN083 Rev. 11/15/07

[phone] (800-RGB-TECH) or [phone] or visit our website at http://www.networktechinc.com

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