Tripp Lite 116, 108 manual Computer icons Icon Meaning, Communication Error, View menu

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USER GUIDE

5.3.2 Computer icons

Icon Meaning

Computer is connected and switched on

Computer is switched off or unconnected

Computer that you are presently connected to

Connected and switched on computer with a Local Workstation attached and presently being used locally. After remaining idle for the Timeout period, it changes to yellow.

When you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the system, including the security access settings.

5.3.3 Communication Error

If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system – Figure 23.

Figure 23 Communication Error

Check that:

The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer’s Serial port and the Smart CAT5 service port.

The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port exit and re-enter the Control software.

5.3.4 The View menu

From the View menu choose to display:

All computers, or only active switched on computers.

The Legend

The toolbar

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 108 User Guide Table of Contents Using the Control software Safety Weee compliance We l c o m e Technical precautionsSystem components FeaturesN t r o d u c t i o n Compatibility Smart CAT5 system configurationSmart CAT5 models Pre-installation guidelinesO n n e c t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e m Connecting a ROC/RICC PS/2Ricc PS/2 Connecting a ROC/RICC USBConnecting the CAT5 cables Connecting a Ricc SUNConnecting the KVM console Connecting the power supplyRack mounting the Smart CAT5 Avoiding general rack mounting problemsRack mounting the RICCs Cascading Smart CAT5 switchesCascading Smart CAT5 switches Displaying the OSD P e r a t i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 s ys t e mKeyboard hotkeys Selecting a computer OSD settings F2Navigating the OSD Settings window General settingsAdministrator Status a Displaying the OSD of cascaded switches Ports settings 5 F7 DefaultsTime settings Users Time settings windowSecurity Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowScanning computers- F4 Tuning F5Moving the label F6 Sending monitor emulation information to ROC/RICCs F10Updating the DDC information Control software system requirements Connecting the RS232 Serial cableS i n g t h e C o n t r o l s o f tw a r e Selecting a Com port Installing and running the Control softwareView menu Communication ErrorComputer icons Icon Meaning Write Configuration Read ConfigurationToolbar buttons Get StatusEdit menu Logo and PasswordsSettings Reminder Loading a saved configurationFactory default settings Administrator Status a Password protectionSupervisor Status S User Status USystem requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software Obtaining the Update software and latest firmwareConnecting the Smart CAT5 system P g r a d i n g t h e S m a r t C AT 5 f i r mw a r eConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Installing the softwareStarting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update Com Option box Verifying the version numbersUpdating the firmware Switch Unit box, check the Smart CAT5 Manager optionUpdate software Troubleshooting Restoring factory settingsGetting the current status Resetting the unitsCommunication Error message Electricity failure I C C S U N k e yb o a r d e m u l a t i o n SUN key Combo key S B / S U N C o m b o k e ysVGA Te c h n i c a l Specification sWeee compliance Safety201204196