Vetra MegaMux VIP- 882 Series, VIP-882-KM, VIP-882-KM-KS, VIP-882-KMV, VIP-882-KMV-KS User Instruction

User Instruction for

the VIP- 882 Series "MegaMux"

Keyboard, Mouse, and Video Multiplexer

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 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 their expense.

CE

This equipment has been tested and found to conform to the directives and standards for a Class A Information Technology
Equipment type and for the Commercial Light Industrial equipment class.

INTRODUCTION

The VIP-882 "MegaMux" KVM Splitter/Multiplexer allows two workstations, each consisting of a keyboard, PS/2 mouse
and/or one or two monitors to share local access to one PC with only one workstation being active at a time. The VIP-882-KM
models will handle keyboard and mouse only while the VIP-882-KMV adds the capability of one monitor to the workstation.
The VIP-882-KMV2 models allow the capability of Dual video monitors to each workstation, while the –KS models allow a
fixed (for security purpose with key removal) selection of a workstation. Please note that with the above models the monitor(s)
at both workstations will be viewing the same image(s) at all times.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect the Multiplexer to the PC.

(a) Use one of the male/male keyboard extension cables (6-pin DIN) supplied with the system to connect the PC's
keyboard port to the 6-pin DIN female connector of the Receiver marked "TO PC KBD". An adapter, the VIP-301-5M6F
(maybe purchased separately) will be needed for connecting to an AT style PC. Use the second male/male 6-pin DIN
keyboard extension cable to connect the PC's mouse port to the 6-pin DIN female connector of the Receiver marked "TO
PC MSE".

Connection of the Splitter/Multiplexer to the PC must be made while the PC is powered down.

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(b) Connect the HDD15 male/female video extension cable to the PC’s female video port and the other end to the
Multiplexer’s male connector marked “TO PC MON”. For V2 models connect the HDD15 male/female video extension
cable(s) to the PC’s female video port(s) and the other end to the Multiplexer’s male connectors marked “TO PC MON A” and
“TO PC MON B”.

2. Connect Workstations to the Multiplexer:

(a) Use the normal keyboard cable to connect to the 6-pin DIN female connector on the backpanel of the Multiplexer
marked "STA-1 KBD". An adapter the VIP-301-5F6M (maybe purchased separately) will be needed for connecting an AT
style keyboard to the Multiplexer. Use the normal 6-pin mouse cable to connect to the 6-pin DIN female connector on the
backpanel marked "STA-1 MSE".

(b) Connect the VGA monitor to the Multiplexer’s backpanel 15-pin HDD connector marked “STA-1 MON”. For the V2 version
connect the monitors to “STA-1 MON A” and “STA-1 MON B”

(c) Repeat the above steps for Workstation #2.

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OPERATION

1. Power Up Sequence

There is no power supply supplied with the Splitter/Multiplexer. The Splitter/Multiplexer derives its power when the PC is
powered on. A Power Jack marked “+5VDC IN” on the backpanel of the Splitter/Multiplexer is provided in case an external
power supply is needed. A separate power source may be required if the keyboards and PS/2 mice being used draw more
current than can be provided by the PC. If a separate power source is required we recommend the VIP-210 (+5Vdc 2A reg.
110 – 240 Vac 50 – 60 Hz) an external wall supply, which may be purchased from Vetra separately. It is also recommended
that the power supply be connected to an AC power source that has a power on/off switch.

Some of the new Internet keyboards require as much as 500 ma and the new Optical PS/2 mice require as

Note:

much as 100 ma to operate.

When the PC is powered up, you may observe random selection of the “ACTIVE STATION” leds on the front panel of the
Splitter/Multiplexer for a few seconds. This is normal. The Splitter/Multiplexer is initializing each of the input devices. The order
and final selected station depends on the response time of each device.

2. Workstation Selection (not available on the KS Models)

To switch from one Workstation to another there must be a 3 - 5 second delay between keyboard and or mouse inputs from
one Workstation before the Multiplexer recognizes keyboard and/or mouse inputs of the next Workstation. Note that the front
panel "ACTIVE STATION" leds of the Multiplexer will switch to the Workstation currently being used.

3. Lock and Release (not available on the KS Models)

Either Workstation has the option of locking out the other Workstation for uninterrupted input to the PC. To accomplish this
the user must first be the current ACTIVE STATION, then by pressing and releasing the

Left Shift

key

times he will lock

three

out the other Workstation’s (keyboard and mouse inputs), but the monitor will be viewing the same image. To release this
feature the same Workstation that activated the lock out must press and release the

Right Shift

key

times. This will set

three

the Multiplexer back to the 3 - 5 second delay between Workstations.

4. Key Switch Selection (KS Models only)

The key switch option of the Multiplexer allows lockout tagout of a Workstation with key removal. The operator selects which
Workstation (1 or 2) to be active with the PC. The other W orkstation is locked out from communication to the PC but the
monitor(s) view the same image at all times. There is no active selection thru the keyboard and/or mouse inputs as mentioned
above. To select a Workstation, you must use the key.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanical

Model Number Height Width Depth Weight
VIP-882-KM
VIP-882-KM-KS
VIP-882-KMV
VIP-882-KMV-KS
VIP-882-KMV2
VIP-882-KMV2-KS

2.63" (6.68 cm) 6.06" (15.39 cm) 6.32" (16.05 cm)

2.63" (6.68 cm) 6.06" (15.39 cm) 6.32" (16.05 cm)

2.63" (6.68 cm) 6.06" (15.39 cm) 6.32" (16.05 cm)

2.63" (6.68 cm) 6.06" (15.39 cm) 6.32" (16.05 cm)

3.38" (8.59 cm) 6.06" (15.39 cm) 6.32" (16.05 cm)

3.38" (8.59 cm) 6.06" (15.39 cm) 6.32" (16.05 cm)

1 lb. 1 oz.
1 lb. 2 oz.
1 lb. 3 oz.
1 lb. 4 oz.
1 lb. 6 oz.
1 lb. 7 oz.

Environmental Operating Temp: 5 to 104 deg. F (-15 - 40 deg. C)
Storage Temp: -4 to 122 deg. F (-20 - 50 deg. C)

VETRA

Systems Corporation 275-J Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.vetra.com e-mail: [e-mail]