Tripp lite B040-016-19 User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

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NetController™

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KVM Switches

Out-of-the-box Installation (continued)

Easy Operation (continued)

Hotkey Commands

A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific
keystrokes:

Hotkey sequence = ScrLk* + ScrLk* + Command key(s)

* For a hotkey command to be validated, each hotkey must be pressed within 2 seconds

of the preceding key.

* For detailed hotkey sequences and their corresponding functional commands, see

Quick Reference Sheet on the other side of this Quick Start Guide.

* Hotkey activation keys can be switched to any of 4 keys using the OSD Setup Menu

(Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num Lock or F12). See Owner’s Manual CD for details.

Models: B040-008-19, B040-016-19

Out-of-the-box Installation

Take the KVM Switch and included cables out of the box
to begin installation.

Note: If you are connecting a PS/2 computer to your B040-Series KVM switch, make sure
it is powered off before connecting to the KVM Switch. Otherwise, the PS/2 Computer
may not recognize the Keyboard and Mouse, preventing you from using them. USB
computers do not have this limitation.

Step 1: Connect the included AC power cord to the KVM Switch

If you are using an individual B040-008-19 or B040-016-19
KVM switch that is not Daisy-Chained to another switch, proceed
to step 4.

Daisy-Chaining Multiple NetController KVM Switches

Warning! The total length of daisy-chain cabling from the master KVM switch to the last
KVM switch in a daisy-chain installation (regardless of the number of levels) must not
exceed 16 ft. (5 m). If the total length of the daisy-chain cabling exceeds 16 ft. (5 m), the
installation will not function properly.

Step 2: You will need a P781 Series Daisy-Chain cable (HD15-M

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 to connect more non-console NetController

Note: It is not necessary to use the Daisy-Chain Terminator on the Daisy-Chain OUT port
of the NetController KVM switch if you are not Daisy-Chaining it to another KVM switch.

to power it on.

to HD15-F) to connect the Daisy-Chain OUT Port (HD15-F)
of the Master KVM Switch (1st KVM switch in a chain) to
the Daisy-Chain IN Port (HD15-M) of the second KVM
switch. Connect the AC power cord to the second switch
to power it on. You can Daisy-Chain any combination

of non-console NetController KVM switches to a
maximum of 8 levels.

KVM switches using the supplied daisy-chain cable or
another P781 Cable. Attach the included Daisy-Chain
Terminator to the Daisy-Chain OUT port of the last KVM in
the Daisy-Chain.

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Step 4: Connect each of your computers to a computer port on

the rear panel of each NetController KVM switch using
a Tripp Lite P780-Series USB-PS/2 KVM Cable Kit (not
included). The Tripp Lite P780-Series KVM cable has
a HD15 connector on one end and a PS/2 Keyboard
connector, USB connector, HD15 connector and a USB
to PS/2 Mouse Adapter. When connecting with a USB
computer, the USB connector is the only connector
needed for Keyboard and Mouse, leaving the PS/2
Keyboard connector unplugged. When connecting with
a PS/2 computer, add the USB to PS/2 Mouse adapter
to the USB connector and you’ll have a PS/2 connector
for the mouse. Do not connect USB connector and PS/2
keyboard connector to a computer at the same time.

Step 5: Power up the connected computers. After your computer

is powered up, the PS/2 keyboard and mouse will be
recognized and you can now begin operating your B040­Series KVM switch.

Easy Operation

There are three ways to select a specific computer connected to
your B040-Series KVM Switch: Push Buttons, Hotkey Commands
or On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.

Push Buttons

Switch to any connected computer simply by pressing the
corresponding button on the front panel of your NetController
KVM switch.

OSD Menu

To activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) Main Menu, use the
hotkey sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar

Main OSD Menu Setup Menu

OSD Main menu

Select computer: Use keys to navigate to a connected
computer. Use the Page Up/Page Down Buttons to display
connected computers on Daisy-Chained KVMs. Press enter to
select the desired computer as active.

Edit computer name: Highlight the desired computer port using
the keys (use Page Up/Page Down to scroll through Daisy­Chained KVMs) and hit the Insert key. Change to the desired name
and hit the Enter key to confirm it.

Go to Next OSD Menu Page: Hit the F1 key when in the OSD Main
Menu to view the OSD Setup Page. Hit F1 when in the OSD Setup
Page to view the OSD Status Page.

Logout: When the password feature is enabled and you are in the
OSD Main Menu screen, you can hit the F10 key to logout of the
KVM switch. Once F10 is pressed, one must enter the password to
operate the KVM switch.

Setup Menu (See Owner’s Manual CD for details)

Auto Logout: Specifies non-activity duration before KVM is logged
off and password is required to begin operation (00-99 min).

OSD Timeout: Specifies non-activity duration before OSD closes.

Auto Scan Period: Specifies Auto Scan time intervals.

Title Bar: Allows user to disable Title Bar, or to have it displayed on

the Right or Left side of the monitor.

Hotkey: Specifies hotkey preceding sequence (Scroll Lock, Caps
Lock, F12 or Num Lock).

Password: Specifies the security password.

Load Default: Load default settings to all KVM switches.

OSD Appearance: Keep/Hide OSD Menu after switching ports.

F1—Status Page: Opens status menu.

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET for NetController KVM Switches—Hotkey and OSD Operating Commands

Command Hotkey Sequence

Select Computer

Next Lower Channel

Next Higher Channel

Next Lower Bank

Next Higher Bank

Beep On/Off

Auto Scan

Stop Autoscan

Title Bar On/Off

Reset Console Mouse
& Keyboard

Show OSD Main Menu

Change Computer
Name

Load Default

OSD Appearance

Auto Scan Period

(00 – 95 seconds)

Auto Logout Timeout
(00-99 minutes)

OSD Menu Timeout

(00-95 seconds)

Title Bar Position

Password

3

Define Hotkey
Preceding Sequence

4

ScrLk

+ ScrLk4 + ab + yz

(ab= 2-Digit Bank # yz= 2-Digit Channel #)

4

ScrLk

+ ScrLk4 + — Selects the next lower connected channel on the active KVM Switch

4

+ ScrLk4 + — Selects the next higher connected channel on the active KVM Switch

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + PgUp Hit Page Up button when in OSD Main Menu Select the next lower KVM Switch in a Daisy-Chain

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + PgDn Hit Page Down when in OSD Main Menu Select the next higher KVM Switch in a Daisy-Chain

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + B — Turns the beep sound on/off when Auto Scanning and when hitting hotkeys

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + S — Starts an Auto Scan of all the connected computers

ScrLk

Any key — Stops an Auto Scan of all the connected computers

4

+ ScrLk4 + T — Turns the Title Bar On/Off

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + End — Resets Console Mouse & Keyboard in the unlikely event of a lockup

ScrLk

4

+ ScrLk4 + (Space Bar) — Opens up the OSD Main Menu

ScrLk

— Highlight the desired computer in the OSD

— In OSD Setup Menu select Load Default and hit

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight OSD Appearance

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Auto Scan Period

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Auto Logout and

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight OSD Timeout and

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Title Bar; use

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight Password and hit

— In OSD Setup Menu highlight the Hotkey Option;

Quick Reference Guide

Hotkey Sequence5= [ScrLk]4 + [ScrLk]4 + Command key(s)

5

OSD Control

Highlight the desired computer and

2

hit the Enter key

Main Menu, hit Insert to change name

the Enter Key

and use

and use the

use the

use the

keys to choose Left, Right or Disable

the Enter key; follow steps to set password

use keys to select desired Hotkey

1

Keys to choose Yes/No

keys to choose time interval

keys to choose time interval

keys to choose time interval

Description

Activates a desired computer to be accessed via the console
(Shared USB or PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor)

Changes the computer’s name from the default (PC01, PC02, etc)
to a user-defined name. 8 character limit

Restores all settings (Auto Logout, OSD Timeout, etc.) on all daisy-chained
KVM switches to the default settings. Does not affect password

Specifies if you want to keep/hide the OSD Menu after a Port Switching
Operation

Specifies a time interval for the Auto Scan to switch between computers.
Auto Scan set to 10 seconds by default. 00= Disabled

Specifies the amount of time that must pass without keyboard activity before
KVM logs off. This requires password to be entered to access KVM. Auto
Logout is disabled by default: 00= Disabled

Specifies the amount of time with no activity before the OSD Menu turns off.
OSD Menu Timeout defaults at 30 seconds

Displays the Title Bar on the Left or Right side of the monitor screen or
disables it

Enables/disables the password for the B040-004, -008 or -016 KVM switch.
User-definable password has an 8-character limit

Selects a Hotkey preceding sequence of Scroll Lock, Caps Lock,
Num Lock or F12

Notes:

1. To activate the OSD main menu, use the hotkey sequence ScrLk + ScrLk
+ (Space Bar). For detailed OSD operation reference, please refer to the
User Guide. When OSD Main Menu is active, the mouse will be locked until
the OSD Menu is off.

2. Note that a, b, y and z each denotes a number key. ab= 01 - 08 yz= 01

- 16. (e.g. ScrLk + ScrLk + 03 + 06 is for Bank 3, Port 6.) When using a
single KVM Switch configuration, the default Bank # is 01.

3. The password has an 8 character limit. If you forget your password and
can’t access your NetController KVM switch, contact Tripp Lite Tech
Support at [phone].

4. User-Definable Hotkey Preceding sequence. OSD Setup Menu allows user
to choose between Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num Lock and F12.

5. Each hotkey in a hotkey sequence must be pressed within 2 seconds of
the preceding hotkey for the command to take place.

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