Rose electronic MultiStation User Manual
PC SHARING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS
MANUAL
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protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipm ent in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Rose Electronics Part # MAN-MSXP
Printed In the United States of America - Revision 1.6
FCC/IC STATEMENTS, EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
5: 1995
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions may cause
interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with
the specifications of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, 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 expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la
classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
publié par Industrie Canada.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89/336EEC & 73/23EEC
This equipment is in conformity with the
protection requirements of the following
Council Directives:
The Declaration of Conformity is based upon
compliance of the product with the following
harmonized standards:
EN55022: 1998 EN61000-4EN55024: 1998 EN61000-4-6: 1996
EN61000-4-2: 1995 EN61000-4-11: 1994
EN61000-4-3: 1995 EN60950: 2000
EN61000-4-4: 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Disclaimer .......................................................................................... 1
System introduction............................................................................ 1
Features........................................................................................ 2
Compatibility.................................................................................. 3
Package contents.......................................................................... 3
Hardware ........................................................................................... 4
Cables................................................................................................ 5
Installation.......................................................................................... 6
Pre-installation requirements.......................................................... 6
Installing the PCI card.................................................................... 7
Installing the Remote user module................................................. 8
Applying power.............................................................................. 8
Installing the software.................................................................... 9
User Operation..................................................................................12
Service Information............................................................................16
Maintenance and Repair...............................................................16
Technical Support.........................................................................16
Safety................................................................................................17
Figures
Figure 1. Hardware............................................................................. 4
Figure 2. PCI card .............................................................................. 7
Figure 3. Remote user module............................................................ 8
Figure 5. Software license agreement................................................. 9
Figure 6. User information .................................................................10
Figure 7. Destination folder................................................................10
Figure 8. Installation successful .........................................................11
Figure 9. Console window..................................................................12
Figure 10. Station Properties .............................................................13
Figure 11. Station options..................................................................13
Figure 12. Start/Stop window.............................................................14
Figure 13. Test screen.......................................................................14
Figure 14. Broadcast message screen...............................................15
Figure 15. Message box ....................................................................15
Appendices
Appendix A. General specifications....................................................21
Appendix B. Parts and cables............................................................22
INTRODUCTION
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for
damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications,
functions, or circuitry of the product without notice.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of
the product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or
injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
System introduction
Thank you for choosing the Rose Electronics MultiStation PC. The
MultiStation PC is the result of Rose Electronics commitment to
providing state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demanding workplace.
The MultiStation PC has proven to be a valuable investment for any
business, home, or office that has a need to share a common computer
between two or more users.
The MultiStation PC system consists of two Units, a PCI card and the
remote user module. The PCI card installs in an unused PCI slot in the
computer being shared. The remote user module connects to a
keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The PCI card and remote user module
are connected together with industry standard CAT-5 shielded, solid
core twisted-pair cable terminated with RJ45 connectors.
Using the MultiStation PC to expand the use of a common computer
has several advantages that make it convenient for the users. With the
MultiStation PC you get all the benefits of a second computer without
the expense of purchasing another computer. Each user can work
independently on the same or different application. One user can be
updating the company’s financials and another user developing a
software application with no interference. Each user can have their own
Windows desktop, and share peripheral devices like printers, plotters,
and scanners.
Users can share a common modem and both connect and surf the web
or send and receive E-mail over a single phone or DSL line with a
single Internet connection. In a network environment, both users can
share the PC’s network adapter and connection.
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Features
With the MultiStation PC you get all the benefits of a second
computer without the expense of purchasing another computer.
Allows multiple users to use one computer at the same time.
Video resolution up to 1280 x 1024 x 16 bit High Color at 60 Hz
Each user can work independently on the same or different
application with no interference.
Virtually no performance degradation
Each user can have their own Windows desktop
Share peripheral devices like printers, plotters, and scanners.
Users can share a common modem and connect to the Internet.
They can surf the web or send and receive E-mail over a single
phone or DSL line with a single Internet connection
Locate the second user up to 50 feet away from the PC using
standard STP CAT5 cable.
In a network environment, all users can share the PC’s network
adapter and connection.
Saves equipment cost, software cost, peripherals, networking, and
other hardware costs.
Easy to install and maintain.
1024 x 768 x 32 bit True Color at 85Hz
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Compatibility
Computers
PC compatible running Windows
or Windows 2000 (SP2)
P3 or higher computer, Athlon AMD, Intel Celeron,
and Intel, 848P + Chipsets.
Ram 256 MB Ram + 256 MB per additional user
Monitors VGA to UXGA
Keyboards PS/2
Mouse PS/2
xp
(SP1 & SP2)
Package contents
The package contents consist of the following:
The MultiStation PC PCI card
Remote user module
MultiStation PC installation software (CD)
15 feet of STP CAT5 cable
Installation and operations manual
If the package contents are not correct, contact Rose Electronics or
your reseller, so the problem can be quickly resolved.
Rose Electronics web site
Visit our web site at www.rose.com for Multi-Station PC product
software updates and additional information on other products that are
designed for data center applications, classroom environments and
other applications.
About this manual
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HARDWARE
Hardware
Front
Remote
user
module
Figure 1. Hardware
Connectors:
Front
MiniDin-6 PS/2 keyboard
MiniDin-6 PS/2 mouse
Rear
RJ45 CAT5 cable connection
HD15M VGA monitor connection
PCI card
RJ45 CAT5 cable connection
Dip Switch Configuration setting switches
Rear
Remote
user
module
PCI card
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Local User
Cables
PC to Remote user module
The PCI cards RJ45 connector is connected to the Remote user
module with up to 15 feet of standard CAT5 STP “solid core” cable
terminated with RJ45 connectors (included). Rose Electronics cable
part number CAB-08STPnnn. The maximum length of CAT5 cable that
should be used is 50 feet (optional).
Remote User
Module
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