Tripp Lite U218-000-R User Manual

Tripp Lite World Headquarters

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
[phone], www.tripplite.com

User’s Manual

USB to PS/2 Keyboard &

Mouse Adapter

Model #: U218-000-R

Note: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct
performance and to prevent damage to this adapter and to its connected devices.

Copyright © 2003 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Features

• Two PS/2 Devices (Keyboard and Mouse) to USB Interface
Converter

• Supports PS/2 Mouse and Microsoft IntelliMouse

• Hotkey selection for OS and keyboard language

• Supports:

• Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP

• Apple G3/G4/iMac systems w/OS 8.6 or higher

• Sun Blade servers 2000/100 (Sun Solaris 8)

• Linux

• Built in Mouse Wake-Up Function

• USB 1.1 Specification Compliant

• Easy Installation—No Software Required

• Bus Powered—External Power Adapter Not Required

• Compatible with KVM Devices

System Requirements

• Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP; Apple G3/G4/iMac systems
w/OS 8.6 or higher; Sun Blade servers 2000/100 (Sun Solaris 8);
and Linux

• USB Host Controller installed on the system

Top View

1. Mouse and Keyboard Ports

Ports for PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard. The ports are identified
to differentiate between the mouse and the keyboard port.

2. Mouse and Keyboard LEDs

LEDs light up when the keyboard and mouse are connected to the
adapter, and flash when data packets are being transmitted.

3. USB A Type Connector

This connector plugs into the computer’s USB port, or into a
USB Hub that is connected back to the computer.

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Installation

1. Connect the PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard to the appropriate

connectors on the adapter. The ports are marked with an icon to
identify the mouse port and the keyboard port.

2. Plug the adapter’s USB plug into the computer’s USB port, or

into a USB Hub connected to the computer.

3. Power On the computer.

4. Use the mouse and keyboard as you normally would.

Operation

Customize your keyboard language input as well as selecting your
computers’ operating system.

Hotkey Selection

The adapter provides the following Hotkey Selection features:

• Operating System Selection

• Language Input Selection

Operating System and Language Selection

Hotkey operations begin by pressing and holding the Right Control
key, then press and release the F12 key, then press and release n.
[Right Ctrl] +[ F12] + [n]
Where n represents the operating system and language, shown in the
tables below:

Operating System Hot Key Combination

Windows RCtrl+F12+W

Macintosh RCtrl+F12+M

SUN RCtrl+F12+S

K/B Language Hot Key Combination

English & Japanese RCtrl+F12+J

English & French RCtrl+F12+F

Keyboard Emulation Mappings

Sun

The PS/2 101/104 key keyboard can emulate the functions of the
Sun keyboard when the Right Control key (RCtrl) is used in
conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown
in the table.

PS/2 Keyboard SUN Keyboard

RCtrl+F1 Stop
RCtrl+F2 Again
RCtrl+F3 Props
RCtrl+F4 Undo
RCtrl+F5 Front
RCtrl+F6 Copy
RCtrl+F7 Open
RCtrl+F8 Paste
RCtrl+F9 Find

RCtrl+F10 Cut

RCtrl+1
RCtrl+2
RCtrl+3
RCtrl+4
RCtrl+5 Help

Note: Press and release the Right Control key, then press and release
the Function key. e.g. [Right Ctrl]+[F1]

Sun Wake-Up Function

To initiate the wake-up function for Sun Blade servers (100/2000);
Press the POWER key ([RCtrl] +[4])
Move the mouse OR press any key

Note: 1. If the server fails to respond click the left and right mouse but­tons at the same time OR press the escape key to resume status.

2. Normal use of either the mouse or keyboard on Sun Microsystems will
initiate the wake-up function.

Mac

The keyboard emulation mappings from the Mac keyboard to the
PS/2 keyboards (101 key and 104 key), are listed in the table below:

PS/2 Keyboard (101) PS/2 Keyboard (104) Mac Keyboard

L or R_Shift L or R_Shift Shift

L_Ctrl L or R_Ctrl Ctrl

R_Ctrl R_Ctrl
R_Ctrl+1 R_Ctrl+1
R_Ctrl+2 R_Ctrl+2
R_Ctrl+3 R_Ctrl+3
R_Ctrl+4 R_Ctrl+4

L_R_Alt L or R_Alt L Alt/Option

Prt_Sc Prt_Sc F13

Scroll Lock Scroll Lock F14

Desktop Menu Desktop Menu =

Enter Enter Return

Back Space Back Space Delete

Ins Ins Help

L or R_Ctrl+Win L or R_Ctrl+Win F15

Limited Warranty & FCC Notice

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.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some
states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s)
may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, 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.

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.

Specifications

Function Specifications

Connectors USB 1 Type A Plug

PS/2 1 Keyboard; 1 Mouse
Cable Length 30 cm
OS Platforms Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP; Apple G3/G4/

iMac systems with OS 8.6 or higher;
Sun Blade servers 2000/100 (Sun Solaris 8);

and Linux
Transfer Rate 12 Mbps
USB Specs USB 1.1 compatible
Power Mode Bus powered
Operating Temperature 0 - 50° C
Storage Temperature -20 - 80° C
Humidity 0 - 80% RH Noncondensing
Housing Plastic
Weight 80 g
Dimensions (L x W x H) 82 x 55 x 23 mm

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