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User’s Manual
Mac Console Converter
Model #: B010-000
NOTE: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices.
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This device converts PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard and PC Monitor signals into their
corresponding Mac-ADB compatible signals for use by a Mac computer. Users can hotplug the PS/2 Keyboard and the PS/2 Mouse at any time to operate the Mac. This
converter supports a “Power ON/OFF” key to take the place of the “Power ON/OFF” key
of the Mac Keyboard. Compatible with B005-002-R, B005-004-R and B005-008 KVM
Switches.
Fig 1 Connection Diagram
CONNECTION and CONFIGURATION:
1. The Mac must be powered OFF before connecting the cables to ensure safety and
peripheral enumeration.
2. Connect the converter to the MAC computer using two MD4M/M ADB Cables and a
DB15M/F Cable.
3. Connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 Mouse and a PC Monitor to the converter (Figure 1)
or if connecting to a KVM switch, use the PS/2 version of the cable kit for that switch
(Figure 2).
Figure 2. Show the converter between a KVM switch and a Mac computer
4. Select the video mode by setting the DIP switches according to Table 1. NEVER set
these switches while the Mac is powered.
Table 1: DIP Switch Setting
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 Model Horizontal
(KHz)
ON 13” Color 640 x 480
ON ON NTSC (Under) 512 x 384
ON ON 12” Color 24.48 60.15 512 x 384
ON ON ON 21” Color 68.7 75 1152 x 870
ON NTSC (Over) 640 x 480
ON 21” Mono 1152 x 870
ON ON Portrait 640 x 480
ON ON 19” Color 60.2 75 1024 x 768
ON ON 16” Color 49.7 75 832 x 624
ON ON ON PAL 640 x 480
(1) ON ON VGA 31.5 60 640 x 480
ON ON SVGA 35.2 50 800 x 600
ON (2) ON ON VGA 3 5 67 640 x 480
ON ON ON SYGA 49 75 832 x 624
Vertical
(KHz)
Resolution
(Dots per Line)
NOTES:
(1) When SW5=ON and SW6=ON, the VGA and SVGA resolutions are selected in
control panel/monitor.
(2) When SW1=ON, SW5=ON and SW6=ON, the VGA and SVGA resolutions are
selected in control panel/monitor.
5. Select the keyboard mode by setting DIP Switch 7:
Set SW7 = ON for a PS/2 101 Keyboard
Set SW7 =OFF for a PS/2 104 Keyboard
Figures 3 to 5 are the keyboard maps of the layouts for the different types of
keyboards. The keyboard mapping for the Mac keyboard to either the PS/2 101 or
104 keyboards is summarized in Table 2.
Table 4: Mac Keyboard Emulation by PS/2 Keyboard
Mac 101 Key 104 Key
[Shift] L or R [Shift] L or R [Shift]
[Ctrl] L [Ctrl] L or R [Ctrl]
[Option] R [Ctrl] L or R á
a
F13 [Print Scrn] [Print Scrn]
F14 [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]
F15 L or R [Shift] and [Pause] L or R [Shift] and [Pause]
= [Pause] [Pause]
Power ON/OFF Power Key on Converter Power Key on Converter
[Return] [Enter] [Enter]
[Delete]
[help] [Insert] [Insert]
L or R [Alt] L or R [Alt]
Í Í
6. Select the mouse speed setting by setting DIP Switch 8:
Set SW8 = ON for high Speed
Set SW8 =OFF for Normal Speed
7. Press Converter’s POWER ON/OFF key to turn on the Mac.
Figure 3: Mac Standard Keyboard Setting
Figure 4: PS/2 101-Key Keyboard map for Mac Keyboard
Figure 5: PS/2 104-Key Keyboard map for Mac Keyboard
FCC Radio / TV Interference Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected; consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help. The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifications to this product not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for life. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such
defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be
returned to TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
The warranties of all TRIPP LITE surge suppressors are null and void if they have been connected to the output of any UPS system. The warranties of all TRIPP LITE UPS Systems are null and void if a surge
suppressor has been connected to its output receptacles.
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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECI AL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of
equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
The policy of TRIPP LITE is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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