Black Box KV9804A, ServSwitch Wizard DP USB manual Appendices, Safety Information

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Appendices

A.2 Safety Information

For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.

Do not use to link between buildings.

Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly flammable materials.

Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance with all applicable wiring regulations.

Do not connect the CATx link interface (RJ45 style connector) to any other equipment, particularly network or telecommunications equipment.

Where possible, avoid laying the twisted pair link cable(s) alongside power cables.

Warning – the power adapter contains live parts.

No user serviceable parts are contained within the power adapter - do not dismantle.

The primary means to cease operation of the modules is to remove the power adapter lead. Ensure that the power adapter is positioned near to the equipment and is easily accessible.

Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged, cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.

Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.

If you use a power extension cable with the modules, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cable do not exceed the cable’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

Do not attempt to service the modules yourself.

The modules and power supplies can get warm in operation – do not situate them in an enclosed space without any ventilation.

The modules do not provide ground isolation and should not be used for any applications that require ground isolation or galvanic isolation.

Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup power supply (UPS), power the computer, the monitor and the transmitter module from the same supply.

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Contents ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Trademarks Used in this Manual ServSwitch Wizard DP USBFCC and IC RFI Statements ServSwitch Wizard DP USB Table of Contents Specifications What‘s IncludedAdditional Items You May Need Overview OverviewComputer button Indicators Wizard DP USB featuresInstallation Installation Mounting the modules desk or rackRack mount Connecting peripherals to the user console ConnectionsUser console Connecting speakers to the audio socket Computer connections Connecting a computer systemConnecting the power adapter Power connectionConnecting the optional remote control Optional remote control12. Connection layout for synchronized operation Synchronizing multiple unitsChannel switching by external control Connecting a computer or device for remote controlOptions port pinout Control by RS-232 serial Serial port parameter settingsSerial port channel selection codes Control by channel select input linesDisplay will show the pressed letter, e.g Configuration Using the configuration menuConfiguration To set the default switching mode Switching modeOptions port channel control behavior To define the Options port behaviorTo show the current firmware version To set a new passwordPerforming upgrades Items required to perform an upgradeTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Configuration Commence the upgrade Issues to consider when performing flash upgradesTo select a computer using the front panel OperationOperation Selecting a computer Choosing which computers are accessed when Selecting a computer using hotkeysUsing hot keys + tab What are hotkeys?Additional hotkey press combinations To select a computer using the mouse buttons Selecting a computer using the mouse buttonsTo cancel the password Locking access to the computersIf you forget the password To lock the unitAutoscanning To select an autoscan modeTo select an autoscan period To start autoscanningTo stop autoscanning Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8cCable pin-outs Multi-head synchronization cable 8p8cAppendices Safety InformationServSwitch Wizard DP USB About Black Box Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7

ServSwitch Wizard DP USB, KV9804A specifications

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