Philips installation instructions KBD-SFTCFG Startup, Keyboard Preparation

MUX / DVR ALLEGIANT 12VDC RS-232 SERIAL PORT

Figure 2 – IntuiKey Keyboard Rear Panel Showing

9-pin RS-232 Interface Connector

If an Allegiant software package (LTC 8059/00 or LTC 8850/00) will be used simultaneously with the KBD-SFTCFG, a second COM port must be available on the PC to interface with the Allegiant system’s console port. Refer to the manual provided with the Allegiant software for complete information.

6.3Keyboard Preparation

First verify that the keyboard’s firmware version is 1.01 or higher. The firmware version can be read from the IntuiKey keyboard’s main menu when it is first powered up. If this is not the case, the keyboard will require an update of its firmware before it can be used with the KBD-SFTCFG. Updating the IntuiKey keyboard’s firmware requires the use of the IntuiKey Firmware Update Utility which is available from the Software Updates section of Philips CSI’s Web site (http://www.philipscsi.com).

IMPORTANT: Before the IntuiKey keyboard will respond to external RS-232 communication, it must be placed in bootloader mode. This is done by entering the IntuiKey keyboard’s Firmware Upgrade menu which is accessed from the Keyboard Control option of the main Product List selection screen. When prompted for the password, press the 1 and 0 numeric keypad buttons simultaneously. The keyboard will then be in bootloader mode.

pressing the 1 and 0 numeric keypad buttons as the power/data cable is attached. Again, release the buttons immediately when the keyboard begins to power up and initialize.

The keyboard will now be able to communicate with the

KBD-SFTCFG.

7 KBD-SFTCFG STARTUP

To start the KBD-SFTCFG, go to the Windows® START menu and select Programs IntuiKey IntuiKey Configuration Software. The KBD-SFTCFG always starts in an empty state; i.e., with no IntuiKey Configuration (.int) files opened for editing:

To create a new IntuiKey Configuration (.int) file, select File New. To open an existing IntuiKey Configuration (.int) file, select File Open.

The KBD-SFTCFG can support a maximum of 16 concurrently opened .int files. Each file contains the following:

• One or more language tables

• An optional path to an Allegiant server (.alg) file

Mux

On-Line

Allegiant

On-Line

Keyboard

Control

Exit
Factory	Firmware
Reset	Upgrade
Language
Select
Keyboard	Contrast
Test	Adjust
LCD	Key Click
Test	On/Off
Joystick	Display
Auto Cal.	Inverse
	Normal

• A selection of a PC COM port (for RS-232 communication

with the keyboard)

New IntuiKey Configuration (.int) files are created from another type of file called a language table template (LTT). If more than one LTT is available when attempting to create a new .int file, a list of LTT names is presented so that the appropriate one can be selected:

Figure 3 – IntuiKey Keyboard Bootloader Menu Access

In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to enter bootloader mode when the keyboard is in a state where the menu selections are not visible or are otherwise unavailable. In this situation, bootloader mode can be entered directly by simultaneously pressing the 1 and 0 numeric keypad buttons while the power/data cable is attached. The buttons must be released immediately when the keyboard begins to power up and initialize. For keyboards with bootloader version 1.01 or higher, skip the next paragraph.

For keyboard bootloader version 1.00 only, you must now press the Clr button, power off/on the keyboard again, allow several seconds for it to boot up to a menu, then power it off/on while

Each LTT published by Philips CSI is given a unique name. The name simply lists what language tables the LTT supports. Names end with a semicolon, followed by a ‘Meta Data Schema’ number that is used to identify its compatibility with different keyboard firmware versions. It is important to select only a

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