THOR TH-SSM-CAT, TH-SSM-MM, TH-SSM-SM, TH-SSM, TH-SU Instruction Manual

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Welcome to the THOR Family!

Thank you for purchasing a THOR Small Switch! We appreciate your business, and we think you’ll appreciate the many ways that your THOR system will save you money, time, and effort.

The THOR Small Switch offers three fundamental uses:

• As a Multiplex Repeater: the DVI signals (+optional audio) coming from a signal source are equalized and distributed on up to 7 equivalent outputs. A control is not necessary. Distributed display systems can be realized (Digital Signage).

• As an 8-port Crosspoint Switch: each port can be switched optionally as an input or output. You can, for example, switch and distribute the signals from 3 signal sources on up to 5 displays (allowing simultaneous presentations on several displays). Alternatively, signals coming from 7 signal sources can be switched in turn to a single display. The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface (RS232) and/or by a push-button at the device.

• As a 7-port KVM Switch: up to 7 Single-head ports (a “Single-head” extender system supports 1x monitor, 1x keyboard, 1x mouse) or up to 3 Dual-head ports (a Dual-head extender system supports 2x monitor, 1x keyboard, 1x mouse). The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface (RS232) and/or by a push-button at the device.

Cascade multiple devices in two stages for all applications to give up to 49/1 connections.

The THOR Small Switch has the advantage that it can be positioned up to 140m away from both your signal source and display device. This becomes possible by using the proven THOR Extender technology for the transmission of DVI- Monitor and USB-Keyboard and Mouse signals over CATx- cable.

The operation of a THOR Small Switch always requires at least one Local Unit and up to seven Remote Units from the THOR Extenders range.

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Wherever long distances cause problems for remotely locating and switching a monitor (keyboard/mouse) signal, e.g. airports, industrial plants, call centers or in distributed computer centers, the THOR Small Switch is the best solution. Its flexibility allows it to tackle many tasks.

In addition, there are 4 Media Extenders (DVI + optional audio) and 8 KVM- Extenders (DVI+USB keyboard mouse + optional audio) available. The transmission of the signals requires connecting CATx cable.

This manual will tell you all about your new THOR Small Switch, including how to install, operate and troubleshoot it. For an introduction to the Converter, see Chapter 2.

The Converter product codes covered in this manual are:

8port THOR Small Switch devices:

TH-SSM-CAT THOR-SSM,SWITCH,SMALL,ON,CATx TH-SSM-MM THOR-SSM,SWITCH,SMALL,ON,MULTIMODE TH-SSM-SM THOR-SSM,SWITCH,SMALL,ON,SINGLEMODE TH-SSM THOR-SSM,SWITCH,SMALL,FIBER,NO,GBIC TH-SU THOR-SU,SWITCHING,UNIT

THOR KVM/DVI extending devices:

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT-V

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx,VGA/IN

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber

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TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-V

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,VGA/IN

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-V

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,VGA/IN

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Anal.RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-CAT-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-CAT-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-CAT-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-CAT-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-CAT-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-CAT-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-MM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,MM,Fiber

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TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-MM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-MM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-SM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-SM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-SM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-CAT-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-MM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-MM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-MM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-SM

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-SM-A232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-SM-DA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

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Copyrights and Trademarks

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.

All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners.

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 damage due to misuse of the product or due to any other circumstances outside the manufacturer’s control (whether environmental or installation related). The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising directly, indirectly, or consequently from the use of this product.

Cautions and Notes

The following symbols are used in this guide:

CAUTION: This indicates an important operating instruction that should be followed to avoid any potential damage to hardware or property, loss of data, or personal injury.

NOTE. This indicates important information to help you make the best use of this product.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The products listed in this manual in the form as delivered are in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives:

2004/108/EG Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States

relating to electromagnetic compatibility

CE-marking 2009

List on page 2 and 3

Conformity to the Directives is assured through the application of the following standards:

EN 55022: 09/2006 Class A IEC 61000-4-2: 02/2001 IEC 61000-4-3: 05/2006 IEC 61000-4-4: 12/2004 IEC 61000-4-5: 11/2006

This declaration certifies the conformity to the specified directives but contains no assurance of properties. The safety documentation noted in this manual shall be considered in detail. The length of the attached CPU- or Console Cables must not exceed 3m. The use of suggested interconnect cables is mandatory.

WARNING: This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 equipment 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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Safety Precautions and Installation Guidelines

To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation, please note the following installation guidelines:

• Do not use CATx- devices to link between buildings – please use fiber devices.

• Only use in dry, indoor environments.

• If the building has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that equipment connected to the

Local and Remote Units is on the same phase.

• Try not to route a CATx- link cable alongside power cables.

• The THOR Small Switch Unit, Remote Unit, Local Unit and any power supplies can get

warm. Do not locate them in an enclosed space without any airflow.

• Do not place a power supply directly on top of a unit.

• Do not obscure a unit’s ventilation holes.

To safeguard against personal injury and avoid possible damage to equipment or property, please observe the following:

• Only use power supplies originally supplied with the

product or manufacturer-approved replacements. Do not attempt to dismantle or repair any power supply. Do not use a power supply if it appears to be defective or has a damaged case.

• Connect all power supplies to grounded outlets. In each

case, ensure that the ground connection is maintained from the outlet socket through to the power supply’s AC power input.

• Do not attempt to modify or repair this product, or make

a connection from the CATx- link interface (RJ45) to any other products, especially telecommunications or network equipment.

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CONTENTS

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Contents

1. Quick Setup 14

2. Overview 15

2.1 Introduction 15

2.2 Glossary 16

2.3 Example of a THOR Small Switch System 17

2.4 Features 18

2.5 Product Range 19

2.6 Compatibility 23

Interface Compatibility 23

2.7 How to Use This Guide 24

Connection & Compatibility 24 DDC Information 24 Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame 24 Selection of Color reduction for transfer acceleration 24

3. Installation 25

3.1 Package Contents 25

3.2 Interconnection Cable Requirements 28

3.3 System Setup 30

3.4 Installation Instructions 33

4. Device Views 34

4.1 THOR Small Switch for CATx 34

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 1 Source up to 7 Displays 34 Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 2 Sources / each up to 3 Displays 34 Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 4 Sources on 4 Displays 35 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 1 Input / 7 Outputs 35 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs 36 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 3 Inputs / 5 Outputs 36 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs 37 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 5 Inputs / 3 Outputs 37 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 6 Inputs / 2 Outputs 38 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 7 Inputs / 1 Output 38 Configuration ‘Single-head KVM-Switch’ 39 Configuration ‘Dual-head KVM-Switch’ 39

4.2 THOR Media Extender 41

4.3 THOR KVM Extender 43

5. Diagnostic 54

5.1 THOR Small Switch for CATx 54

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5.2 THOR Small Switch for CATx 55

5.3 THOR Media/ KVM Extender 56

6. Service Setup 57

6.1 THOR Small Switch for CATx 57

Operating Mode Selection 58 Connection of THOR Control External Switching Device (Accessories) 60

6.2 THOR Media/ KVM Extender 62

6.3 Setup at the Local Unit 63

DDC / color depth 63

Loading the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table 64 Selection of Color depth 64

6.4 Setup at the Remote Unit 65

Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame 65

7. Operating Modes 66

7.1 Multiplex- Repeater 66

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 1 Source up to 7 Displays 66 Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 2 Sources, each up to 3 displays 67 Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 4 Sources on 4 Displays 67 Example Applications: 68 Indicator LEDs 70

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 70

Setup 71 Operation 71

By serial interface 71

Control commands 71

7.2 Crosspoint- Switch 72

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 1 Input / 7 Outputs 73 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs 73 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 3 Inputs / 5 Outputs 74 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs 74 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 5 Inputs / 3 Outputs 75 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 6 Inputs / 2 Outputs 75 Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 7 Inputs / 1 Output 76 Example Application: 77 Setup 78 Indicator LEDs 79

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 79

Operation 80

a) By push button: 80 b) By serial interface 80

Control commands 81

Examples: 81 c) by the attached keyboard 82

7.3 Single-head KVM- Switch 83

Configuration ‚Single-head KVM- Switch’ 83 Example Application: 84 Setup 85

Master/Slave function 85 Operating mode after Reset/Power ON 85

Indicator LEDs 86

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 86

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Operation 87

a) By push-button: 87 b) By serial interface 87 Control commands 88 Examples: 88 c) By the attached keyboard 89

User commands 89

Call of the command mode (till firmware dated Nov-20, 2009) 90 Change of the initialization-string (till Nov-20, 2009) 90 Call of the command mode (since Nov-20, 2009) 90 Change of the initialization-string (since Nov-20, 2009) 90 Instructions within the command mode 91 Examples: 92

7.4 Dual-head KVM- Switch 93

Configuration of ‘Dual-head KVM- Switch’ 93

Example Application: 94 Setup 95

Master/Slave function 95 Operating mode after Reset/Power ON 95

Indicator LEDs 96

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs: 96

Operation 97

a) By push-button: 97 b) By serial interface 97 Control commands 98 Examples: 98 c) By the attached keyboard 99

User commands 99

Call of the command mode (till firmware dated Nov-20, 2009) 100 Change of the initialization-string (till Nov-20, 2009) 100 Call of the command mode (since Nov-20, 2009) 100 Change of the initialization-string (since Nov-20, 2009) 100 Instructions within the command mode 101 Examples: 102

7.5 Systeminfo Error! Bookmark not defined.

Control command 103 Available Information 103

7.6 Restore Factory Defaults 104

8. Troubleshooting 105

Monitor 105 USB- Keyboard/ Mouse 106 USB-HID-devices 107 Other USB-devices 107

Appendix A: Example Applications 108

Appendix B: Rack Mount Options 113

Appendix C: Devices with serial/audio option 117

Serial link: 117 Audio link: 117 Serial Interface - Setup and Operation 117 Serial Interface – Handling Multiple Serial Devices 118 Audio Interface - Setup and Operation 118 Audio Interface – Using a Microphone 118

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Appendix D: Setup DVI-I Local Units 119

a. Opening the OSD 121

Using the IR-RC 121

b. Using the OSD 122

Input Select 124 Brightness/Contrast 124 Scaling 125 Select Colors and Color Temperatures 126

Color Temperature 126

Image 127 Tools 127 OSD 128 Auto Configuration 128 DDC Configuration 129

c. Setup Instructions for RGB Input 129

Appendix E: Protocol for command mode 131

Sequence of data communication 132 Commands, global functions 132 Switching functions 133

Glossary: 133 Commands, switching functions 133

Appendix F: Calling Technical Support 134

Appendix G: List of supported USB devices 135

Appendix H: Specifications 136

A THOR Media/KVM Local/ Remote Unit 136

Power Supply 136 Interface (depending on type of device) 136

Audio Interface 136 Serial Interface 137

Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable 137 Type of Interconnection Cable 137

Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable (Fiber - LC Connectors) 137

Size and Shipping Weight 138 Environmental 138

B THOR Small Switch Unit 139

Power Supply 139 Interface 139 Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable 139 Type of Interconnection Cable 139

Maximum Length of Interconnection Cable (Fiber - LC Connectors) 139

Size and Shipping Weight 140 Environmental 140

Appendix I: Connectors 141

A THOR Media Local/ Remote Unit 141

DVI-I connector 141 Serial Interface 143

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Power Supply 144

B THOR Small Switch Unit 145

Serial Interface 145

C All THOR Devices 146

Power Supply 146 CATx- Interfaces 146

Appendix J: Connection Cable 147

Serial cable to connect the THOR Small Switch to CPU 147

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1. Quick Setup

This section briefly describes how to install your THOR Small Switch system. Unless you are an experienced user, we recommend that you follow the full procedures described in the rest of this manual.

Installation of the system

1. Mark the THOR Small Switch with the help of the provided stickers according to your application

2. Set the DIP-switch according to your application

3. Connect THOR Small Switch to Local unit with CATx- cable(s).

4. Connect THOR Small Switch to Remote unit with CATx- cable(s).

5. Connect the devices to the power supplies.

6. Power up the system.

Done

YES

Link LED

illuminated?

YES

Check p.s.u.’s and connection to power outlet

Power LED

illuminated?

Check the CATx- cable, and

CATx

connectors

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2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The THOR Small Switch can be set up in three configurations:

• As a Multiplex Repeater: - the DVI signals (+optional audio) coming from a

signal source are equalized and distributed on up to 7 equivalent outputs. A control is not necessary. Distributed display systems can be realized (digital signage). There are three operating modes: 1 link (1 source to 7 screens), 2 links (1 source to 3 screens each) and 4 links (1 source to 1 screen each): a pure length booster.

• As an 8-port Crosspoint Switch: each port can be switched optionally as an input

or output so you can, for example, switch and distribute the signals from 3 signal sources on up to 5 displays (allowing simultaneous presentations on several displays). Alternatively, signals coming from 7 signal sources can be switched in turn to a display. The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface (RS232) and/or by a push-button at the device.

• As a 7-port KVM Switch: up to 7 Single-head switches (a “Single-head” extender

system supports 1x monitor, 1x keyboard, 1x mouse) or up to 3 Dual-head switches (a Dual-head extender system supports 2x monitor, 1x keyboard, 1x mouse). The changeover can be triggered remotely using the serial interface (RS232) and/or by a push-button at the device.

A Multiplex Repeater system consists of a THOR Small Switch and one or more Local/Remote Units. Optionally, THOR Small Switches can be cascaded in a maximum of two stages (master/slave). The THOR Small Switch and the Local/ Remote Units are attached by CATx cables.

The operation of a THOR Small Switch always requires (at least) one Local Unit of a THOR Extender and up to seven Remote Units of THOR Extenders.

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2.2 Glossary

The following terms are used in this guide:

CATx

Any Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher cable, solid wires type AWG24. Although flexible AWG27/7 cables can be used too, the lengths of flexible cables count twice in the calculation of the total distance.

We recommend following Belden cables to be used with our product for the best performance:

Category 5e:

 Belden 1583A for Non Plenum  Belden 1585A for Plenum

Category 6:

 Belden 2412 for Non Plenum

Belden 2413 for Plenum

Fiber

Singlemode or Multimode fiber cable.

Multimode

50µ/62,5µ Multimode fiber cable.

Singlemode

9µ Singlemode fiber cable.

KVM

Keyboard, Video and Mouse.

Console

Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor

Dual Access

A system allowing connection of Local and Remote User Consoles.

Single-head

An extender system that supports one Monitor + Keyboard/ Mouse

Dual-head

An extender system that supports two Monitors + Keyboard/ Mouse

DVI

Digital Video standard, installed by Digital Display Working Group (www.ddwg.org) R, G, B, CLOCK in a data stream with up to 3x1,6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS Level.

PSU

The desktop power supply connected to the THOR Small Switch or to the Local/ Remote Unit.

HID

Human Interface Devices are units, which are used for human access to the CPU: keyboard and mouse, touch-screen, light pen, fingerprint sensor, graphic tablets etc.

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2.3 Example of a THOR Small Switch System

Example application for a THOR Small Switch System

(Multiplex-Repeater or Crosspoint-Switch)

Up to 7 remote monitors and audio outputs

CPU with DVI

raphic card

and audio output

THOR Extender

(Local Unit)

Local monitor

THOR Small Switch

THOR Extender- (Remote Units)

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2.4 Features

All members of the THOR Small Switch Series offer the following features:

• Support for DVI-D Graphic cards (all devices)

• Support for USB-Keyboard and USB-Mouse (KVM-Extender)

THOR KVM devices with USB- connectors support the extension of keyboard and mouse ONLY; use with other HID devices (Human Interface Device) such as touch screens, graphics tablets, barcode readers or similar

may be successful – but there is no guarantee for this! The THOR KVM is NOT suitable for use with other USB- devices such as scanners, web- cams, data sticks etc.

THOR KVM devices support only two devices simultaneously – keyboard and mouse or keyboard and touch-screen, etc. but not e.g. keyboard, mouse and touch-screen simultaneously. You can extend a USB hub but this does not raise the number of supported devices.

• Maximum length of cable from a Local Unit to a THOR Small Switch, between two

THOR Small Switches or from a THOR Small Switch to a Remote Unit).

• 140m (400ft) with CATx- cable

• 200m with Multimode 62.5µm

• 400m with Multimode 50µm

• 10,000m with Singlemode 9µm

• Maximum Resolution (DVI):

• 1920x1200@60Hz

• Supports:

• 16 Bit/24 Bit auto switching or fixed 24 Bit color depth (user selectable)

• Optional bidirectional serial/audio support

• Status indicator LEDs for Power and Link on each device.

• Small footprint chassis.

• Rack mount options available.

• International power supplies included.

• Optional support for audio (serial/RS232).

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2.5 Product Range

There are the following products in the range and various upgrade kits:

THOR Switch and accessories

TH-SSM-CAT THOR Small Switch for CATx

TH-SSM-MM THOR Small Switch for MultiMode

TH-SSM-SM THOR Small Switch for SingleMode

TH-SU THOR Switching Unit

TH-SSM THOR Small Switch for fiber (w/o GBIC)

SFP-MM MultiMode GBIC for TH-SSM

SFP-SM SingleMode GBIC for TH-SSM

Media-Extender Kits - CATx

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,R S232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,R S232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT-V THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx,VGA/IN

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-CAT THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Anal. RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-CATDA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Dig. Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-CAT

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,R S232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-CAT-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-CAT THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx

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TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Anal. Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-CATDA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Dig. Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-CAT THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,CATx

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,R S232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-CAT-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-CAT THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-CATA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Anal. Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-CATDA

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,CATx,Dig. Audio

Media-Extender Kits – Fiber MutiMode

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audi o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audi o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-V THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,VGA/IN

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber, Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,

Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audi o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber, Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,

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Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-MMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audi o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-MMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber, Anal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,

Dig.Audio

Media

Extender

Kits

–

Fiber SingleMode

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audi

o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audi

o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-V THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,VGA/IN

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,A nal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,D

ig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audi

o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,A nal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,D

ig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,SM,Fiber

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TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-SM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audi

o,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-8-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,8xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-SMA232

THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,A nal.Audio,RS232

TH-E-KIT-4-SL-24-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,4Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,D

ig.Audio

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2.6 Compatibility

Interface Compatibility

• Digital Video (DVI-D): Digital Video standard, installed by Digital Display Working

Group (www.ddwg.org) R, G, B, CLOCK in a data stream with up to 3x 1.6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS Level.

• USB Keyboard: Compatible with all standard keyboards. Certain keyboards with

enhanced features may also be supported with custom firmware. Keyboards with built-in hub are also supported – but there are never more than two HID devices supported.

• USB Mouse: Compatible with all standard 2-button, 3-button and scroll-wheel mice.

The THOR KVM devices with USB connectors supports the extension of keyboard and mouse ONLY; use with other HID devices (Human Interface Device) such as touch screens, graphics tablets, barcode readers or similar

may be successful – but there is no guarantee for this! The THOR KVM is NOT suitable for use with other USB- devices such as scanners, web- cams, data sticks etc.

The THOR KVM supports only two devices simultaneously – keyboard and mouse or keyboard and touch-screen, etc. but not e.g. keyboard, mouse and touch-screen simultaneously. You can extend a USB hub but this does not raise the number of supported devices.

• Fiber / CATx devices: It is possible, to equip a THOR fiber device with fiber and CATx

GBIC’s. So it is possible to switch both topologies within a single device.

It is NOT possible to connect devices from different topologies (CATx and fiber) and run them together. Even though the signals are routed through – the data format is incompatible.

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2.7 How to Use This Guide

This guide describes the installation and configuration of the THOR Small Switch. Although the connection and operation of the system is relatively straightforward, you should consider the following before getting started:

Connection & Compatibility

The individual THOR Small Switch components consist of:

• THOR Small Switch for CATx: includes the device and power supply.

• THOR KVM/ Media Local Unit: includes the device, power supply and all the cables

required to connect the THOR KVM/ Media Local Unit to your CPU/ Signal source.

• THOR KVM/ Media Remote Unit: includes the device and power supply Please see also Package Contents (Page 25).

For information about connection and installation, see page 28.

DDC Information

Normally it is not necessary to make any adjustments to the DVXi- Extender. However, in some circumstances, it may be necessary to redefine the source of DDC Information for the CPU. By default, the DVXi/ET KVM-Extender uses its own internal DDC table. If this setting does not satisfy your requirements, the DDC table can either be switched to the locally attached screen or could be downloaded from a remotely located screen and stored in the internal DDC table.

To modify the DDC-Setup, see DDC / color depth (page 62).

Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame

The transmission of screen data in not synchronous to the screen change of the graphic card. Normally, the transmission is terminated during displaying a frame on the screen. If the device switches to the new frame during the displaying period of the old frame (somewhere on the screen), it’s possible that you can see horizontal screen breaks in the moment of switching (default). On the other hand the device must idle until the actual frame is displayed completely (until VSYNC) -> the number of frames per second transmitted sync.

Selection of Color reduction for transfer speed

You can select whether 24 Bit colors (=full color depth) are always transmitted or whether the compression algorithm automatically switches between 16 and 24 Bit colors to accelerate the data transfer (default). Normally the difference between 24 Bit and 16 Bit is not recognizable but under some special circumstances e.g. in photo processing installations there might be disturbing color aberrations. However, the automatic color switching enhances the count of frames transmitted per second; fixed 24 Bit color depth gives smooth color grades under all circumstances. Please select the best mode for you. To modify the color depth, see DDC/ color depth (page 62).

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3. Installation

For first-time users, we recommend that you carry out a test placement, confined to a single room, before commencing full installation. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems and experiment with the THOR System more conveniently.

3.1 Package Contents

You should receive the following items in your THOR Small Switch for CATx package:

• THOR Small Switch

• 1x 5V DC universal power supply for the THOR Small Switch

• 1x serial cable RJ45 / DB9 Female (for switching purpose)

• 1x power cord

• 1x sheet of product stickers

• User manual (Quick Setup)

The following parts should be in your THOR KVM/ Media Local Unit package:

• THOR KVM/ Media Local Unit

• 1x 5V DC universal power supply for the THOR KVM/ Media Local Unit

• 1x power cord

• DVI-I (1.8m) video cable (DVI-I dual link male-to-male)

• User manual (Quick Setup)

Additionally with the Dual-head devices:

• DVI-I (1.8m) video cable (DVI-I dual link male-to-male)

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Additionally with the THOR KVM devices:

• USB (1.8m) cable (USB type A to type B)

Additionally with the THOR Media/ KVM devices +audio:

• Serial cable 1.8m (Serial DB9-male/female)

• 2 audio cables 1.8m

Additionally with THOR KVM Dual-Head and Media devices with Audio:

• 1x Serial link/ audio ZIP-type cable (1.8m) with one side DSUB9pin female connector +

2x 3.5mm stereo plugs – other side miniDIN8pin male connector

Additionally with the THOR KVM DVI-I Devices:

• Infrared Remote Control (IR-RC)

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The following parts should be in your THOR KVM/ Media Remote Unit package:

• THOR KVM/ Media Remote Unit

• 1x 5V DC universal power supply for the THOR KVM/ Media Remote Unit

• 1x power cord

If anything is missing, please contact Technical Support (see Appendix F: Calling Technical Support

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3.2 Cable Connection Requirements

To connect the THOR Media Local Unit to your CPU/signal source you will need (Please ensure that the connection is tension-free!):

DVI: Connect the supplied DVI- cable 1.8m (DVI-I male to DVI-I male) to your CPU (KVM- Switch, DVI- signal source, etc.).

To connect the THOR KVM Local Unit to your CPU/signal source you will need (Please ensure that the connection is tension-free!):

DVI: Connect the supplied DVI-cable 1.8m (DVI-I male to DVI-I male) to your CPU (KVM- Switch, DVI- signal source, etc.).

USB: Connect the supplied USB- cable 1.8m (USB Type A to USB Type B) to your CPU (KVM- Switch, DVI- signal source, etc.).

To connect the THOR KVM Local Unit with serial/audio you will additionally need (Please ensure that the connection is tension-free!):

Serial cable: Connect the supplied serial cable to your CPU/signal source.

Audio cable: Connect the supplied audio cable to your CPU.

CATx- cable: Recommended cable: S/UTP (Cat5) according EIA/TIA 56A, TSB 36 or

Digital STP 17-03170. Four pairs AWG 24. Wiring according EIA/TIA 568A (10BaseT). Use of cables from a higher category (Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7) is possible. The use of unshielded CATx- cable is possible; because of the higher electromagnetic noise/sensitivity, the device class may not be reached.

You may use flexible cables (patch cable) type AWG26/8 but because of the higher loss of the stranded cables, the maximum extension distance is reduced to approximately half the value of solid cables.

A point-to-point connection is required. You may use one or more patch panels in the line. Do not connect the CATx- link interface (RJ45) to any other products, especially telecommunications or network equipment.

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• Fiber Cable: Two strands of fiber are required for single-head devices, four strands for

Dual-head devices.

Please note that the allowed distance will depend on device type AND on used fiber type.

• Recommended cables:

Multimode type 50/125µ allowed distance app. 400m (1,300ft) Multimode type 62.5/125µ allowed distance app. 200m (650ft) Singlemode type 9/125µ allowed distance app. 10km (32,750ft)

A point to point connection is required. Having one or more patch panels in the line is possible and allowed. Not allowed is a connection from the Fiber link interface (LC) to any other products, especially

telecommunications or network equipment.

Our experiences show that Singlemode devices regularly work well on Multimode Fibers where vice versa it will never do. In addition, we found

that Singlemode devices on Multimode fibers may extend the allowed distance on Multimode fibers to twice the regular length. Anyway this cannot be guaranteed and must be evaluated by the end-user at his own expense.

Power Supply: Connect the supplied 5V/DC power supplies to the Plug terminal on the rear of THOR Local Unit, THOR Small Switch or THOR Remote Unit.

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3.3 System Setup

To install your THOR Small Switch system:

1. Switch off all devices.

2. Connect your keyboard, monitor(s) and mouse to the Remote Unit (depending on device

type).

3. Connect the CPU/signal source to the Local Unit using the supplied cable(s).

4. Connect the devices with INTERCONNECT cables (fiber or CATx)

5. Take the THOR Small Switch out of the packaging and also the sheet with the product

stickers.

6. According to your application, peel the corresponding sticker from the sheet and stick it

on the top panel:

7. Use the associated stickers to label the interface ports:

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8. Type TH-SSM only: Please plug the SFP’s into the free cage positions. Keep in mind

your desired configuration when equipping the SFP’s.

9. Set the DIP switches to the positions which correspond to your desired application.

Information for the DIP switch set-up can be found under Operating Mode Selection

10. Attach the connection cables (CATx- cable) between the THOR Small Switch and Local

Unit and between the THOR Small Switch and Remote Unit. Use the provided crossover CATx- cable or insert the provided crossover cable with the provided CATx- coupler before/after your CATx- wiring.

11. Depending upon your application, it may be necessary to make a connection to a

controller over the serial interface. Attach the provided RJ45 to DSUB 9-pin cable at the socket of the serial interface and connect it with your controller. More information for control through the serial interface can be found on pages 81, 88, and 98.

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12. Connect the 5V power supplies to the units.

Only use the power supply originally supplied with this equipment or a manufacturer-approved replacement.

13. For a dual access system, connect the monitor for the local console to the appropriate

port on the Local Unit. The port may also be used to feed into a KVM switch.

To attach a local (USB-) keyboard/mouse, please use additional USB port(s) at your CPU or use a USB hub between the CPU and Local Unit’s USB- connector.

14. Power up the system.

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3.4 Installation Instructions

Please ensure that the THOR Small Switch has sufficient ventilation space by ensuring the following distances between the unit and other devices and/or mounting parts:

In 19" rack cabinets: the area to the right and left from the THOR Small Switch must be kept free!

The THOR Small Switch, its extenders and power supplies may become warm. Do not install the unit in closed areas without adequate ventilation.

Never place the power supplies on top of the devices.

Ensure that the existing ventilation openings on the device are free at all times.

This position must be kept open

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4. Device Views

4.1 THOR Small Switch for CATx

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 1 Source up to 7 Displays

THOR Small Switch – as 1-to-7 Multiplex-Repeater

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 2 Sources / each up to 3 Displays

THOR Small Switch – as 2x 2-to-3 Multiplex-Repeater

Connect to the THOR

Media Remote Units

Push-button, no function

in this operating mode

Push-button, no

function in this

operating mode

L R

R R

Connect to the THOR

Media Local Unit

Connect to the THOR

Media Remote Units

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units A

Connect to the THOR

Media Local Unit A

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units B

Connect to the THOR

Media Local Unit B

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Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 4 Sources on 4 Displays

THOR Small Switch – as 4x 1-to-4 Multiplex- Repeater

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 1 Input / 7 Outputs

THOR Small Switch – as Crosspoint-Switch 1x7

Connect to 5V power

supply

Push-button, no function in

this operating mode

Connect to the THOR KVM/

Media Local Units

Connect to the THOR KVM/

Media Remote Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR

Media Local Unit

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Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs

THOR Small Switch – as Crosspoint-Switch 2x6

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 3 Inputs / 5 Outputs

THOR Small Switch – as Crosspoint-Switch 3x5

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

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Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs

THOR Small Switch – as Crosspoint-Switch 4x4

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 5 Inputs / 3 Outputs

THOR Small Switch – as Crosspoint-Switch 5x3

Pushbutton; for the sequential

selection of pre-programmed

configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Pushbutton; for the sequential

selection of pre-programmed

configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

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Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 6 Inputs / 2 Outputs

THOR Small Switch – as Crosspoint-Switch 6x2

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 7 Inputs / 1 Output

THOR Small Switch – as Crosspoint-Switch 1x7

Connect to 5V power

supply

Pushbutton; for the sequential

selection of pre-programmed

configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Unit

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

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Configuration ‘Single-head KVM-Switch’

THOR Small Switch – as Single-head KVM-Switch

Configuration ‘Dual-head KVM-Switch’

THOR Small Switch – as Dual-head KVM-Switch

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of

the connected CPUs

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (CPU) – Video 1

+ K/M

Connect to the THOR KVM

Remote Units (Console) –

Video 1 + K/M

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (CPU)

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of the

connected PCs

Connect to the THOR KVM

Remote Unit (Console)

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (CPU)

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (Console) –

Video 2 + K/M

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (CPU) – Video 2

+ K/M

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THOR Small Switch rear view

Serial Interface

(RS232)

Operating Mode

(DIP switch)

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4.2 THOR Media Extender

THOR Media Local Unit

THOR Media Remote Unit

THOR Media (+ Audio) Local Unit

To CPU: DVI

Connect to remote DVI-

monitor

Connect to local DVI-

monitor

To CPU:

DVI

Connect to local DVI-

monitor

To CPU:

Audio/serial

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THOR Media Remote Unit (with Audio)

THOR Media Local/ Remote Unit – rear view

Audio Out

Connect to 5V power

supply

Remote DVI- monitor

port– connect to remote

console monitor

Serial

Out

INTERCONNECT – carries video

and data signals – connect to Local/

Remote Unit with CATx- cable

Connect to 5V power

supply

INTERCONNECT – carries video

and data signals – connect to Local/

Remote Unit with fibre- cable

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4.3 THOR KVM Extender

THOR KVM Local Unit

THOR KVM Remote Unit

Remote keyboard/

mouse port

To CPU:

DVI- graphic card

Connect to local

DVI- monitor

Remote DVI- monitor port– Connect to remote console

monitor

Connect to CPU:

USB

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THOR KVM Local/ Remote Unit – rear view

Connect to 5V power

supply

INTERCONNECT – carries video

and data signals – connect to Local/

Remote Unit with CATx- cable

Connect to 5V power

supply

INTERCONNECT – carries video

and data signals – connect to Local/

Remote Unit with fibre- cable

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THOR KVM Local Unit with audio

THOR KVM Remote Unit with Audio

Audio In

To CPU: Serial

To CPU: DVI

Connect to CPU:

USB

Audio Out

Serial Out

Connect to local

DVI- monitor

Remote DVI- monitor port– Connect to remote console

monitor

Remote keyboard/

mouse port

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THOR KVM Local Unit with 4x USB-HID

THOR KVM Remote Unit with 4x USB-HID

To CPU: DVI

Connect to CPU:

USB

Program

Connect to local

DVI- monitor

Remote DVI- monitor port– Connect to remote console

monitor

Remote keyboard/

mouse port

Connect to CPU:

secondary USB

Remote secondary

USB-HID port

Programming Connect to CPU: DVI-I

Port (DVI-D or VGA)

’Eye’ for IR-RC

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THOR KVM Local Unit with DVI-I Input (DVI-D + VGA)

Connect to CPU:

USB

Connect to local

DVI- monitor

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THOR KVM Local/ Remote Unit with audio – rear view

Connect to 5V power

supply

INTERCONNECT – carries video and

data signals – Connect to Local/

Remote Unit with CATx- cable

Connect to 5V power

supply

INTERCONNECT – carries video and

data signals – Connect to Local/

Remote Unit with fibre- cable

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THOR KVM Dual-head Local Unit

THOR KVM Dual-head Remote Unit

Connect to CPU:

USB

Connect to CPU:

2nd DVI- graphic card

2nd local DVI- monitor port- Connect to

local console 2nd monitor

Connect to CPU:

1st DVI- graphic card

Local DVI- monitor

port- Connect to local

console monitor

2nd remote DVI- monitor port- Connect to remote console 2nd monitor

1st remote DVI-

monitor port– connect

to remote console 1

monitor

Remote keyboard/

mouse port

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THOR KVM Dual-Head Local Unit with 4x USB-HID

THOR KVM Dual-Head Remote Unit with 4x USB-HID

Connect to CPU:

USB

Connect to CPU:

2nd DVI- graphic card

2nd local DVI- monitor port- Connect to

local console 2nd monitor

Connect to CPU:

1st DVI- graphic card

Local DVI- monitor

port- Connect to local

console monitor

2nd remote DVI- monitor port- Connect to remote console 2nd monitor

1st remote DVI-

monitor port– connect

to remote console 1

monitor

Remote keyboard/

mouse port

Connect to CPU:

secondary USB

Remote secondary

USB-HID ports

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THOR KVM-Dual-head Local Unit with audio

THOR KVM Dual-head Remote Unit with audio

Audio Out

Serial Out

Remote keyboard/

mouse port

2nd remote DVI- monitor port- Connect to remote

console 2nd monitor

1st remote DVI- monitor

port– Connect to remote

console 1st monitor

2nd local DVI- monitor

port- Connect to local

console 2nd monitor

Connect to CPU:

DVI- cable set (2nd DVI-

graphic card, audio, and

Connect to CPU:

USB

Connect to CPU:

1st DVI- graphic card

Local DVI- monitor

port- Connect to local

console monitor

To CPU:

Audio/serial

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THOR KVM Local Unit with 2x USB-HID + 4x USB-2.0

THOR KVM Remote Unit with 2x USB-HID + 4x USB-2.0

To CPU: DVI

Connect to CPU:

USB

Connect to local

DVI- monitor

Remote DVI- monitor port– Connect to remote console

monitor

Remote keyboard/

mouse port

Connect to CPU:

secondary USB

4x Remote secondary

USB-2.0 port

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THOR KVM Dual-head, Local/ Remote Unit, with optional audio – rear view

Connect to 5V power

supply

INTERCONNECT – carries 2nd video –

Connect to Local/ Remote Unit with

CATx- cable

INTERCONNECT – carries 1st video

and data signals – Connect to Local/

Remote Unit with CATx- cable

INTERCONNECT – carries 2nd

video – Connect to Local/

Remote Unit with fiber- cable

Connect to 5V power

supply

INTERCONNECT – carries 1st video and

data signals – Connect to Local/ Remote

Unit with CATx

cable

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5. Diagnostic

5.1 THOR Small Switch for CATx

Each THOR Small Switch is fitted with two indicator LEDs: Power and Link Status: The Power LED is next to the Power socket. The Link Status LEDs are at the upper CATx-

connectors in the left and right upper corner. The LEDs in the left corners show the status for the lower CATx- connectors, the right LEDs for the upper CATx- connectors.

The location of the LEDs is shown below:

Diagnostic- LEDs at THOR Small Switch for CATx

LED Appearance Diagnostics

Power LED (Red LED)

Off On

Device not ready Device ready

Link Status (Orange LED)

Off

Orange On

Orange Blinking

Green On

Green blinking

No transmission over the CATx- cable attached local/remote unit is disconnected, switched off or a broken cable

Connection through CATx cable is OK

Actual CPU selected by push button (only type KVM- Switch)

active path (only type KVM- Switch)

the active path has no connection through the trunk cable (only type KVM- Switch)

Diagnostic LED

Power

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Lower connector

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Upper connector

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5.2 THOR Small Switch for CATx

Each THOR Small Switch is fitted with two indicator LEDs: Power and Link Status: The Power LED is next to the Power socket. The Link Status LED is located between the lower

and upper fiber connector. The LED shows the status for the lower interconnection, the

____LED for the upper interconnection.

The position of the LEDs is shown below

Diagnose- LEDs on THOR Small Switch for Fiber

LED Appearance Diagnostics

Power LED (Red LED)

Off On

Device not ready Device ready

Link Status (Orange LED)

Off

Orange On

Orange Blinking

Green On

Green Blinking

No transmission over the fiber- cable attached local/remote unit is disconnected, switched off or a broken interconnect cable Connection through fiber cable is OK

Actual CPU selected by push button (only type KVM- Switch)

active path (only type KVM- Switch)

the active path has no connection through the trunk cable (only type KVM- Switch)

Diagnostic LED

Power

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Lower connector

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Upper connector

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5.3 THOR Media/ KVM Extender

Each THOR Extender is fitted with four indicator LEDs: Power, Video OK, Data Error, and Link Status: The Power LEDs are next to the power socket.

The location of the LEDs is shown below:

Diagnostic- LEDs at THOR KVM/ Media Extender

LED Appearance Diagnostics

Power LED (Red LED)

Off On

Device not ready Device ready

Video Okay (Green LED)

Off On

No or invalid video signal detected Device ready

Link Status (Green LED)

blinking On

No CATx- connection Device ready

Data Error (Green LED)

Off blinking / On

Device ready Errors through data transmission over CATx- cable (cable too long, too high attenuation or too much EMI interference)

Diagnostic LED

Power

Diagnostic LED

Video OK

Diagnostic LED

Data Error

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

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6. Service Setup

6.1 THOR Small Switch for CATx

Normally, it is only necessary to make adjustments during installation.

In order to make these adjustments, you do not have to open the THOR Small Switch. All settings can be made from the outside using the Operating Mode Selector (DIP switch).

By selecting a new operating mode, the allocation of inputs

and outputs may be changed. In doing so, it is possible to

interconnect two transmitters: this may damage the connected equipment.

The location of the operating mode selector (DIP switch) is shown below:

For the selection of a new operating mode:

1. Switch off the THOR Small Switch.

2. Select a new operating mode according to following table.

By selecting a new operating mode, the allocation of inputs

and outputs may be changed. In doing so, it is possible to

interconnect two transmitters: this may damage the connected equipment.

3. Power up the device.

Operating Mode

Selector

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Operating Mode Selection

Operating Mode Selector

Operating Mode

Multiplex- Repeater: The signal(s) coming from the Local Unit is

(are) equalized (and distributed) and extended over further 140m.

An incoming DVI (+audio) signal is distributed and extended on up to 7 outputs.

Two incoming DVI (+audio) signals are distributed and extended each up to 3 outputs.

4 incoming DVI (+audio) signals are extended.

Crosspoint Switch: Every port can either be an input (to a Local Unit) or an output (to a Remote Unit). Each connection input/output is possible.

1x IN / 7x OUT The signals of one source can be switched to up to 7 displays.

2x IN / 6x OUT The signals of 2 sources can be switched to up to 6 displays.

3x IN / 5x OUT The signals of 3 sources can be switched to up to 5 displays.

4x IN / 4x OUT The signals of 4 sources can be switched to up to 4 displays.

5x IN / 3x OUT The signals of 5 sources can be switched to up to 3 displays.

6x IN / 2x OUT The signals of 6 sources can be switched to up to 2 displays.

Switch setting

Down

Switch setting

Extraneous

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7x IN / 1x OUT The signals of 7 sources can be switched to one display.

KVM- Switch 1/7 Single-head: Up to 7 CPUs (up to 49 with cascaded application) can be operated from one console.

KVM- Switch 1/3 Dual-head: Up to 3 CPUs with Dual-head graphic card (up to 9 with cascaded application) can be operated from one console.

Standard operating mode

Reset the THOR Small Switch to default settings (Factory Reset):

1. switch power off

2. set the DIP- switch

3. switch power on, the device is resetting

4. switch power off

5. set the DIP- switch back

6. switch power on - done

Operating Mode after Reset/ Power ON: After reset, the respective DEFAULT-mode is selected.

Operating Mode after Reset/ Power ON: After reset, the previous mode before reset or power off is selected.

Master: In a cascaded application in KVM- switch mode, the device is

‘Master’– i.e. it is on highest level within the tree structure, seen from the Remote Unit.

Slave: In a cascaded application in KVM- switch mode, the device is ‘Slave’– i.e. it is on second level within the tree structure, seen from the Remote Unit.

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Connection of THOR Control External Switching Device (Accessories)

Using the THOR Control External Switching Device you can start to realize the switching possibilities of the THOR Small Switch...

The THOR Control External Switching Device is mainly a small media control unit which allows programming and processing the switching functions of the THOR via Infrared Remote Control.

Additionally, this device has 8 digital inputs to recall macro functions (CP-mode) or for direct switching to a CPU (KVM- mode). Also, there are 8 LED driving outputs to monitor the last selected CPU or the number of the last processed macro.

THOR Control External Switching Device with related Infrared Remote Control

This device is powered from the THOR. To provide power, an internal jumper must be set accordingly.

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To set the jumper for powering the THOR Control External Switching Device, you need to open the THOR Small Switch Device. To open the unit, unscrew the Philips screws at the bottom of the device. Carefully remove the lower and upper shells of the case.

The jumper is located as shown in the following figure:

Plug the jumper on the two pins. Then close the devices and secure it by screws. Now you can connect your THOR Control External Switching Device.

Fastening screws on the base

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6.2 THOR Media/ KVM Extender

For standard applications, you shouldn't need to make any adjustments to your THOR Small Switch Media/KVM Extender. However, in certain circumstances, you may need to open the Local Unit and/or the Remote Unit. To open one of the units, unscrew the Philips-type screws at both sides at the bottom of the device. Unscrew the UNC type screws on each side of the monitor connectors. Carefully displace the lower and upper shells of the case.

The following diagnostic LEDs are used to indicate configuration changes:

The diagnostic LED ‘Video OK’ is located at the Local Unit between the both DVIconnectors

The diagnostic LED ‘Video OK’ is located near to the CATx- connectors

Diagnostic LED

Video OK

Fastening screws on the base

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

(CATx)

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

(fiber)

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6.3 Setup at the Local Unit

After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device with the CATxconnectors to the right and the monitor connectors to the left.

The main PCB then will look like this:

Use the diagram to locate jumpers.

DDC / color depth

You can select whether the DDC information is taken from internal DDC table,

from the local monitor or downloaded from the remote monitor and stored in

internal table.

DDC JP1 JP2

From internal table (default)

From local monitor

Load the DDC information from the remote monitor into the internal DDC table (see also below: loading the DDC information from the remote monitor into the internal DDC table)

JP1, JP2, JP3

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Loading the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table

To load the DDC Information from the Remote Monitor into the internal DDC Table, please proceed with the following steps:

• Power up the CPU, the Local Unit, the Remote (cables to the CPU connected) and the

Monitor

• Pull the Monitor Cable(s) from the Remote Unit (Dual-head devices: BOTH Monitors!)

• Switch ON the Monitor(s) (if switched OFF, Dual-head devices: BOTH Monitors!)

• Plug the Video Cable of the Remote Monitor(s) into the remote unit (Remote and Local

Unit powered! - Dual-head devices: BOTH Monitors!)

• The DDC Information of the Remote Monitor(s) is read automatically, transferred to the

Local Unit and stored into the DDC-EPROM

• After a successful programming of the DDC EPROM, the Video-OK LED at the Local

Unit will blink rapidly for approx. 1 second

• Done

Selection of Color depth

You can select whether 16/24Bit AUTOSELECT colors (=64K/16M colors) are transmitted (default) or 24Bit colors (=16M colors). AUTOSELECT means that as far as the screen content allows high data compression, 24Bits are transmitted. When the video data is it too high of a rate, the colors are automatically reduced to 16Bit. This is auto-selected in each line of the screen picture at any time. This mode makes the best compromise between speed and color depth.

Please select 24Bit if you want to have, under all circumstances, the highest color rate- but potentially with reduced frame rates.

Color depth JP3

16Bit/24Bit AUTOSELECT, color depth depending on actual screen content (default)

24Bit

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6.4 Setup at the Remote Unit

After unscrewing and opening the upper shell, please place the device with the CATxconnectors to the right and the monitor connector to the left.

The main PCB then will look like this:

Use the diagram to locate jumpers.

Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame

The transmission of screen data is not synchronous to the screen change of the graphic card. Normally, the transmission is terminated when a frame is displayed on the screen. If the device switches to the new frame during HSYNC, the displaying period of the old frame, you may see horizontal screen breaks at the moment of switching (default). Alternatively, you can set up the units to idle until the actual frame is displayed completely, during VSYNC. Using this method, the number of frames per second transmitted is lower.

Moment to switch

JP3 Behavior

Switching during HSYNC (default)

Higher frame rate but (possibly) horizontal breaks detectable

Switching during VSYNC

Lower frame rate, no horizontal breaks detectable but (possibly) stepping pictures

JP1, JP2, JP3

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7. Operating Modes

7.1 Multiplex- Repeater

The DVI signals (and optional audio) originating from a signal source are distributed and extended – depending on the configuration – on up to 7 equivalent outputs. The signals of the CPU (signal source) are transmitted to a Local Unit which is attached to the THOR Small Switch by CATx cables. The transmission between the THOR Small Switch and up to 7 Remote Units is also done by CATx cables. Optionally, instead of Remote Units, further THOR Small Switches can be installed for a second stage of distributors. Further Remote Units can be connected to the second stage repeaters, allowing up to 49 display units to be controlled.

The distance between a Local Unit and THOR Small Switch or between a THOR Small Switch and Remote Unit or between two THOR Small Switches may amount to, in each case, up to 140m allowing installations in distributed applications.

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 1 Source up to 7 Displays

A single signal from a Local Unit is distributed on up to 7 outputs and transferred over CATx- cables on up to 7 Remote Units. Using a second stage of Multiplex Repeaters, up to 49 monitors can be supplied with video (and optionally audio).

Connect to the THOR

Media Remote Units

Push-button, no function

in this operating mode

L R

R R

Connect to the THOR

Media Local Unit

Connect to the THOR

Media Remote Units

Connect to 5V power

supply

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Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 2 Sources, each up to 3 displays

Two different signals from two Local Units are each distributed to 3 outputs and transferred over CATx- cables to 3 Remote Units. Using a second stage of Multiplex Repeaters up to 2x9 (2x21) monitors can be supplied with video (and optionally audio).

Configuration ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ – 4 Sources on 4 Displays

Four different signals from four Local Units are transferred over CATx- cables to one equivalent Remote Unit. This allows an extension of the cable length if the usual 140m distance by CATx- cables is not sufficient.

Connect to 5V power

supply

Input to the THOR Media

Local Unit A

Pushbutton, no

function in this

operating mode

Outputs to the THOR Media

Remote Units A

Outputs to the THOR Media

Remote Units B

Input of the THOR Media

Local Unit B

Connect to 5V power

supply

Push-button, no function in

this operating mode

Connect to the THOR KVM/

Media Local Units

Connect to the THOR KVM/

Media Remote Units

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Example Applications:

A video/audio source is switched over the THOR Small Switch to 4 different screens/loudspeakers. Additionally a control monitor can be attached at the Local Unit.

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Three cascaded THOR Small Switches each with a local second screen and 13 screens for presentations.

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Indicator LEDs

The following indicator LEDs are used in the ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ operating mode:

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs:

LED Appearance Diagnostics

Power LED (Red LED)

Off On

Device not ready Device ready

Link Status (Orange LED)

Off

Orange On

No transmission over the CATx- cable attached local/remote unit is disconnected, switched off or a broken interconnect cable

Connection through CATx cable is OK

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Lower connector

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Upper connector

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Setup

There are no other setups available in ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ operating mode.

Operation

In operating mode ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ the following operations are possible:

By serial interface

You can find the allocation of the serial interface under “Serial Interface” on page 145. A standard cable (RJ45 / DB9) to the CPU is included in delivery.

For the complete communication protocol and an explanation of the control characters please see Appendix E: Protocol for command mode

For communication, please set up the format of the serial data communication to:

115.2K, 8, 1, NO

(115.2 KBAUD, 8 Data bit, 1 Stop bit, NO parity)

Control commands

In the ‘Multiplex-Repeater’ operating mode, the following commands are allowed:

• STX, 0x40, 0x80, ETX Acknowledgment of the system information

• STX, 0x54, ETX Reset of the Multiplex- Repeater

Serial Interface

(RS232)

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7.2 Crosspoint- Switch

In “Crosspoint- Switch" operating mode, each port of the THOR Small Switches can be used either as an input (to a Local Unit) or as an output (to a Remote Unit). Thus any combinations between 1x input/7x output and 7x input/1x output are possible. The device offers no channel monitoring in this mode so you must ensure the correct connection of the CATx- cables. Incorrect cabling may switch two inputs or two outputs to each other and this could damage your equipment!

An incoming DVI (+audio) signal can be switched and extended to one or more outputs allowing you to output the signal to several displays at the same time (broadcast function). The signal from the CPU (signal source) is transmitted over a Local Unit and CATx- cables to the THOR Small Switch. From the THOR Small Switch, the transmission continues over CATx- cables to up to 7 Remote Units. Alternatively, a further THOR Small Switch (slave) can be used between the first stage switch and further Remote Units. Therefore, complex switching modes can be achieved.

During operation, the allocation of ports as input or output is fixed. Devices must be attached according to the following diagrams.

The distance between a Local Unit and THOR Small Switch or between a THOR Small Switch and Remote Unit or between two THOR Small Switches may amount to 140m; allowing installations in distributed applications.

The control of the switching status is made by the integrated, serial interface. Switching commands can be converted directly here. Switching combinations can be additionally stored as macros. These can be called up with a short command or by using the push-button on the device. Using the serial interface, macros can be selected directly; with the push-button, the macros are successively activated.

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Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 1 Input / 7 Outputs

The signal of a Local Unit is switched on up to 7 outputs and transmitted over CATx- cables on up to 7 Remote Units. Optionally, a further THOR Small Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage.

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs

The signals of 2 Local Units are switched on up to 6 outputs and transferred over CATxcables to 6 Remote Units. Optionally, an additional THOR Small Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage.

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Push button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR

Media Local Unit

Push button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

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Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 3 Inputs / 5 Outputs

The signals of 3 Local Units are switched on up to 5 outputs and transferred over CATxcables to 5 Remote Units. Optionally, an additional THOR Small Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage.

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs

The signals of 4 Local Units are switched on up to 4 outputs and transferred over CATxcables to 4 Remote Units. Optionally, an additional THOR Small Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage.

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Push button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Push button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

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Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 5 Inputs / 3 Outputs

The signals of 5 Local Units can be switched on up to 3 outputs (also on several) and be transferred over CATx- cables on up to 3 Remote Units. Optionally, an additional THOR Small Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage.

Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 6 Inputs / 2 Outputs

The signals of 6 Local Units can be switched on up to 2 outputs (also on several) and be transferred over CATx- cables on up to 2 Remote Units. Optionally, an additional THOR Small Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage.

Push button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Pushbutton; for the sequential

selection of pre-programmed

configurations

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Units

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Configuration ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ 7 Inputs /1 Output

The signals of 7 Local Units can be switched to one output and be transferred over CATxcables to one Remote Unit. Optionally, an additional THOR Small Switch can be inserted for a second switching stage.

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR Media

Remote Unit

Connect to the THOR Media

Local Units

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of pre-

programmed configurations

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Example Application:

Three video sources are switched over the THOR Small Switch on four different screens.

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Setup

The following configurations are possible in the ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ operating mode:

Operating mode after Reset/Power ON

After a reset the respective DEFAULT- Mode is selected: 1x7: Input I1 is switched to Output O1 2x6: I1 to O1 and I2 to O2 3x5: I1 to O1, I2 to O2 and I3 to O3 4x4: I1 to O1, I2 to O2, I3 to O3 and I4 to O4 5x3: I1 to O1, I2 to O2 and I3 to O3 6x2: I1 to O1 and I2 to O2 7x1: I1 to O1

Operating mode after Reset/Power ON: After reset, the previous mode before reset or power OFF is selected.

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Indicator LEDs

The following indicator LEDs are used in the ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ operating mode:

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs:

LED Appearance Diagnostics

Power LED (Red LED)

Off On

Device not ready Device ready

Link Status (Orange LED)

Off

Orange On

Green blinking

No transmission over the CATx- cable attached local/remote unit is disconnected, switched off or a broken interconnect cable

Connection through CATx cable is OK

Actually selected macro

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Lower connector

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Upper connector

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Operation

The following operations are possible in the ‘Crosspoint-Switch’ operating mode:

a) By push button:

With the first key press, the macro display is switched on. The LED with the number of the active selected macro flashes green. With each key press, the display will switch to the next LED. With each key press, the next macro stored in the device is called and the programmed switching configuration is loaded. The macro will only be executed if the push button is not operated for longer than 2 seconds. If the push button is released for longer than 2 seconds, the operation is cancelled. The selection of a not (yet) programmed macro will be interpreted as a reset (see below).

b) By serial interface

You can find the allocation of the serial interface under “Serial Interface” on page 145. A standard cable RJ45 / DB9 to the CPU is included in delivery.

For the complete communication protocol and an explanation of the control characters please see Appendix E: Protocol for command mode

Push-Button

Serial Interface

(RS232)

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For communication please set up the format of the serial data communication to:

115.2K, 8, 1, NO

(115.2 KBAUD, 8 Data bit, 1 Stop bit, NO parity)

Control commands

In the ‘Crosspoint- Switch’ operating mode the following control commands are allowed:

• STX, 0x40, 0x80, ETX Acknowledgement of the system info

• STX, 0x45, ETX Reset on factory settings

• STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the Crosspoint- Switch

• STX, 0x47, <Rem-No>, <Loc-Nr>, ETX

witch a single (remote-)output to

a (local-) input

• STX, 0x48, <Rem-No>, ETX

witch off a single (remote-)output

• STX, 0x52, ETX

Switch off all local-/ remote-connections

• STX, 0x66, 0x80, <Macro-No>, ETX

ave switching status to macro

• STX, 0x67, 0x80, <Macro-No>, ETX

oad switching status from macro

where:

<Rem-No> 7Bit date 1 to 7 <Loc-No> 7Bit date 1 to 7 <Macro-No> 7Bit date 1 to 8

Examples:

STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of

SW7 (see above)

STX, 0x40, 0x80, ETX Read the system info (version number) from the switch

STX, 0x52, ETX

witch off all local-/ remote- connections

STX, 0x47, 0x84, 0x81, ETX Switch (remote-)output 04 to (local-)input 01

STX, 0x47, 0x85, 0x81, ETX Switch (remote-)output 05 to (local-)input 01 ((remote-)

output 04 and 05 show the same picture now!)

STX, 0x47, 0x86, 0x81, ETX Switch (remote-)output 06 to (local-)input 01 ((remote-)

output 04 - 06 show the same picture now!)

STX, 0x47, 0x87, 0x81, ETX Switch (remote-)output 07 to (local-)input 01 ((remote-)

output 04 - 07 show the same picture now!)

STX, 0x66, 0x80, 0x81, ETX Saves active switching status as macro 1

STX, 0x52, ETX Opens all connections (all monitors are without picture)

STX, 0x67, 0x80, 0x81, ETX Call macro 1: (remote-)output 04 - 07 show the same

picture of (local-)input 01 now

STX, 0x48, 0x84, ETX Open the connection between (remote-)output 04 and the

equivalent (local-)input (only monitor 05 – 07 show the picture)

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c) By the attached keyboard

Since Firmware Revision dated Nov-20, 2009 you can also switch the Console 1 (which is connected to Remote Unit 1) using the attached keyboard.

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7.3 Single-head KVM- Switch

Using one console (monitor, keyboard and mouse) up to 7 CPUs can be controlled remotely. The distances between the CPU and THOR Small Switch and between THOR Small Switch and console may amount to 140m.

The switching between the CPUs can be carried out at the attached keyboard, push-button at the device or over the serial interface.

Cascading of the THOR KVM- Switch in two stages allows up to 49 CPUs to be addressed.

In addition to the DVI- signals and USB for keyboard/mouse, bi-directional stereo-audio + serial (RS232/V24) data can be transferred by appropriate Local/ Remote Units.

Configuration ‘Single-head KVM- Switch’

Connect to Local Unit

at CPU7

Connect to Local Unit

at CPU3

Connect to Local Unit

at CPU5

Connect to Local Unit

at CPU2

Connect to Local Unit

at CPU1

Connect to Local Unit

at CPU4

Connect to Local Unit

at CPU6

Connect to console

(Remote Unit)

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Example Application:

Four CPUs are switched over the THOR Small Switch to one console.

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Setup

In ‘Single-head- KVM- Switch’ operating mode the following setups are possible:

Master/Slave function

The device is Master (default status: it is either the exclusive device in the system, or if THOR KVM Switches are cascaded, it is on the highest level (directly after the console).

The device is Slave: if THOR KVM Switches are cascaded, it is on second level (directly after the Local Units).

Operating mode after Reset/Power ON

After a reset, the DEFAULT- Mode is selected:

The console (Remote Unit) is switched to input 1 (Local Unit at CPU1).

After reset, the previous mode before reset or power OFF is selected.

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Indicator LEDs

These are the indicator LEDs in the ‘Single-head- KVM- Switch’ operating mode:

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs:

LED Appearance Diagnostics

Power LED (Red LED)

Off On

Device not ready Device ready

Link Status (Orange LED)

Off

Orange On

Orange Blinking

Green On

Green blinking

No transmission over the CATx- cable attached local/remote unit is disconnected, switched off or a broken interconnect cable

Connection through CATx cable is OK

Actual CPU selected by push button (only type KVM- Switch)

active path (only type KVM- Switch)

the active path has no connection through the trunk cable (only type KVM- Switch)

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Lower connector

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Upper connector

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Operation

The following operations are possible in the operating mode ‘Single-head KVM- Switch’:

a) By push-button:

The device switches to the next channel with each key press. The changeover will only be executed if the push-button is not operated for longer than 2 seconds. With each key press, the display will switch to the next channel as indicated by a rapidly blinking LED. If the last channel is reached, the device will cycle to the first channel.

b) By serial interface

You can find the allocation of the serial interface under “Serial Interface” on page 145. A standard cable (RJ45 / DB9) to the CPU is included in delivery.

For the complete communication protocol and an explanation of the control characters please see Appendix E: Protocol for command mode

For communication please set up the format of the serial data communication to:

115.2K, 8, 1, NO

(115.2 KBAUD, 8 Data bit, 1 Stop bit, NO parity)

Push-button

Serial Interface

(RS232)

THOR-SSM

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Control commands

In Single-head KVM- Switch operating mode, the following control commands are allowed:

• STX, 0x40, 0x80, ETX Acknowledgement of the system info

• STX, 0x45, ETX Reset on factory settings

• STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the Crosspoint- Switch

• STX, 0x4F, 0x81, < Loc-No>, ETX

witch (local-)input to (remote-)output, the existing connection is disconnected at the same time

where: < Loc-No> 7Bit date 1 to 7

Examples:

STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of

SW7 (see above)

STX, 0x40, 0x80, ETX Read the system info (version number) from the switch

STX, 0x4F, 0x81, 0x84, ETX Switch console (Remote Unit) to (Local Unit) CPU 4

STX, 0x4F, 0x81, 0x85, ETX Switch console (Remote Unit) to (Local Unit) CPU 5

(existing connection to CPU 4 is disconnected)

STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of

SW7 (see above)

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c) By the attached keyboard

By executing a ‘hot-key-sequence', the system is shifted into a command mode. Now CPUs can be selected from the attached keyboard. Access to a switch in the second level (slave) is also possible. To show that the command mode is active, all three status LEDs on the keyboard flash rapidly. Press <ESC> to exit the command mode.

User commands

The input of upper/lower case letters does not matter. <Key1>+<Key2>+ … means that all keys must be pressed at the same time <Key1>, <Key2>, … means that the keys must be pressed successively

The device is designed to work at up to two levels. In command mode, all commands are sent to the master and/ or the only device. For further extensions, input the port number prefixed with a “0”.

For fast switching within one level (master level / slave level) the direct selection of a port is possible by simultaneously pressing <SHIFT>+<Port-No> without <RETURN>.

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Call of the command mode (since firmware dated Nov-20, 2009)

• <CTRL> + <SHIFT> +

Enter the command mode(default-setting)

• <ESC>

Exit the command mode

Change of the initialization-string (since Nov-20, 2009)

• <CTRL> + <SHIFT> + <C>, <x>, <RETURN>

Change of the initialization-string for the command mode (with x = number of the initialization-string; delivery status = 1)

1: <CTRL> + <SHIFT> + simultaneous 2: <Scroll lock>, <Scroll lock> press twice rapidly 3: left <SHIFT>, left <SHIFT> press twice rapidly 4: left <CTRL>, left <CTRL> press twice rapidly 5: left <ALT>, left <ALT> press twice rapidly 6: right <ALT>, right <ALT> press twice rapidly 7: left <CTRL> + right <CTRL> simultaneous 8: left <CTRL> + <SHIFT> + right <CTRL> + <SHIFT> simultaneous 9: left <CTRL> + <ALT> + right <CTRL> simultaneous

Call of the command mode (since Nov-20, 2009)

• Double-click <LEFT SHIFT>

Enter the command mode (default-setting)

• <ESC> Exit the command mode

Change of the initialization-string (since Nov-20, 2009)

<CTRL> + <SHIFT> + <C>, <x>, <RETURN> Change of the initialization-string for the command mode (with x = number of the initialization-string; delivery status = 3)

1: <CTRL> + <SHIFT> + simultaneous 2: Double-click < Scroll lock > 3: Double-click <LEFT SHIFT> 4: Double-click < LEFT CTRL> 5: Double-click < LEFT ALT> 6: Double-click <RIGHT SHIFT> 7: Double-click < RIGHT CTRL> 8: Double-click < RIGHT ALT>

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Instructions within the command mode

Selection of the control level

• <M> or <m>

The following commands are executed by the ‘Master’ (default after call of the command mode)

• <S> or <s>

The following commands are executed by the actively connected ‘Slave’

Direct selection of ports

• <SHIFT> + <x>

Switch the selected device (through <M> or <S>) on port x (with x = number of the port) – Caution! Applies only to the selected level!

• <x>, <RETURN>

• <0>, <x>, <RETURN>

Switch the Remote Unit (console) to the Local Unit 0x (the port 0x) (with x = number of the port) – Caution! Applies only to the selected level!

• <M>, <x>, <S>, <y>, <RETURN>

• <M>, <0>, <x>, <S>, <0>, <y>, <RETURN>

(Only in cascaded applications!) Switch the master to port 0x and the attached

slave on port 0y (with x and y = number of the ports) - Caution! Afterwards the slave is the selected level!

Sequential selection of ports (depending on the selected control level)

• <> (arrow key right)

Switch the console to the next port. After reaching the last port, the first port will be selected.

• <> (arrow key left)

Switch the console to the previous port. After reaching the first port, the last port will be selected.

• <> (arrow key up)

Switch the console (bypassing unoccupied ports) to the next port. After reaching the last port, the first port will be selected.

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• <> (arrow key down)

Switch the console (bypassing unoccupied ports) to the previous port. After reaching the first port, the last port will be selected

• <BACKSPACE>

Switches back to the last viewed channel. Allows you to switch rapidly between two channels.

where:

x ASCII digits ‚1’ to ‚7’ y ASCII digits ‚1’ to ‚7’

Examples:

<CTRL> + <SHIFT> + Call the command mode

<SHIFT> + <3> Switch immediately to port 3 (after call the master is

selected)

<M2S5>, <RETURN> Switch the master to port 2 and the slave to 5

<3>,<RETURN> Switch the slave to port 3 (because the slave was

selected in the command before)

<BACKSPACE> Switch the slave back to port 5

<M> Selection of the master level

<SHIFT> + <5> Switch (the master) immediately to port 5

<BACKSPACE> Switch the master back to port 2

<ESC> Exit command mode

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7.4 Dual-head KVM- Switch

From one console (2x monitor, keyboard and mouse), you can remotely control up to 3 CPUs. The distances between the CPU and THOR Small Switch and between THOR Small Switch and console may amount to 140m.

The switching between the CPUs can be carried out from the attached keyboard, push-button at the device, or over the serial interface.

You can cascade THOR KVM- Switches in two stages for all applications, allowing up to 9 dual-head CPUs to be addressed.

In addition to the DVI- signals and USB for keyboard/mouse, bi-directional stereo-audio + serial (RS232/V24) data can be transferred by the appropriate Local/ Remote Units.

Configuration of ‘Dual-head KVM- Switch’

Push-button; for the

sequential selection of

the connected CPUs

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (CPU) – Video 1

+ k/m

Connect to the THOR KVM

Remote Units (Console) –

Video 1 + k/m

Connect to 5V power

supply

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (Console) –

Video 2 + k/m

Connect to the THOR KVM

Local Units (CPU) – Video 2

+ k/m

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Example Application:

Three CPUs with dual-head graphic cards and local consoles switched over the THOR Small Switch to one console.

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Setup

In the ‘Dual-head- KVM- Switch’ operating mode the following setups are possible:

Master/Slave function

The device is master (default status): it is either the exclusive device in the system, or if THOR KVM Switches are cascaded, it is on highest level (directly after the console).

The device is slave: if THOR KVM Switches are cascaded, it is on second level (directly after the Local Units).

Operating mode after Reset/Power ON

After a reset the DEFAULT- Mode is selected:

The console (Remote Unit) is switched to input 1 (Local Unit at CPU1).

After reset the previous mode before reset or power OFF is selected.

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Indicator LEDs

In the ‘Dual-head- KVM- Switch’ operating mode, the following indicator LEDs are used:

Meaning of the diagnostic LEDs:

LED Appearance Diagnostics

Power LED (Red LED)

Off On

Device not ready Device ready

Link Status (Orange LED)

Off

Orange On

Orange Blinking

Green On

Green blinking

No transmission over the CATx- cable attached local/remote unit is disconnected, switched off or a broken interconnect cable

Connection through CATx cable is OK

Actual CPU selected by push button (only type KVM- Switch)

active path (only type KVM- Switch)

the active path has no connection through the trunk cable (only type KVM- Switch)

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Lower connector

Diagnostic LED

Link Status

Upper connector

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Operation

The following operations are possible in the ‘Dual-head KVM- Switch’ operating mode:

a) By push-button:

The device switches to the next channel with each key press. The changeover will only be executed if the push-button is not operated for longer than 2 seconds. With each key press, the display will switch to the next channel indicated by a rapidly blinking LED. If the last channel is reached, the device will switch to the first channel.

b) By serial interface

You can find the allocation of the serial interface under “Serial Interface” on page 145. A standard cable (RJ45 / DB9) to the CPU is included in delivery.

For the complete communication protocol and an explanation of the control characters please see Appendix E: Protocol for command mode

For communication, please set up the format of the serial data communication to:

115.2K, 8, 1, NO

(115.2 KBAUD, 8 Data bit, 1 Stop bit, NO parity)

Push-Button

Serial Interface

(RS232)

THOR-SSM

Rev. : 02/09/2012

Control commands

In the Dual-head KVM- Switch operating mode, the following control commands are allowed:

• STX, 0x40, 0x80, ETX Acknowledgement of the system info

• STX, 0x45, ETX Reset on factory settings

• STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the KVM- Switch

• STX, 0x4F, 0x81, <Loc-No>, ETX

witch (Local-)input to (Remote-)output, existing connection is disconnected at the same time

There are: < Loc-No> 7Bit date 1 to 7

Examples:

STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of

SW7 (see above).

STX, 0x40, 0x80, ETX Read the system info (version number) from the switch.

STX, 0x4F, 0x81, 0x81, ETX Switch console (Remote Unit) to (Local Unit) at CPU 1.

(At the same time the port for the second monitor is also switched).

STX, 0x4F, 0x81, 0x83, ETX Switch console (Remote Unit) to (Local Unit) at CPU 3

(Existing connection of CPU 1 is disconnected. At the same time the port for the second monitor is also switched).

STX, 0x54, ETX Reset the switch and set the connections as a function of

SW7 (see above).

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c) By the attached keyboard

By executing a ‘hot-key-sequence' the system is shifted into a command mode from which CPUs can be selected using the attached keyboard. Access to a switch in a second level (slave) is also possible. To show that the command mode is active, all three status LED's on the keyboard flash rapidly. Press <ESC> to exit the command mode.

User commands

The input of upper and lower case letters does not make a difference.

<Key1>+<Key2>+ … means that all keys must be pressed at the same time <Key1>, <Key2> … means that the keys must be pressed successively

The device is designed to work in up to two levels. With the call of the command mode, all following commands are sent to the master and/ or the only device. For further extensions, input the port number prefixed with “0”.

For fast switching within one level (master level / slave level) the direct selection of a port is possible by simultaneously pressing <SHIFT>+<Port-No> without <RETURN>.

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Call of the command mode (till firmware dated Nov-20, 2009)

• <CTRL> + <SHIFT> +

Enter the command mode(default-setting)

• <ESC>

Exit the command mode

Change of the initialization-string (till Nov-20, 2009)

• <CTRL> + <SHIFT> + <C>, <x>, <RETURN>

Change of the initialization-string for the command mode (with x = number of the initialization-string; delivery status = 1)

Call of the command mode (since Nov-20, 2009)

• Double-click <LEFT SHIFT>

Enter the command mode(default-setting)

• <ESC> Exit the command mode

Change of the initialization-string (since Nov-20, 2009)

<CTRL> + <SHIFT> + <C>, <x>, <RETURN> Change of the initialization-string for the command mode (with x = number of the initialization-string; delivery status = 3)

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