Network Technologies UNIMUXUSBVXHD SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program, Main Options

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NTI UNIMUX SINGLE-USER HIGH DENSITY VGA USB KVM SWITCH

SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program

This software allows a user to test the functions of an NTI server switch, matrix switch or Multi-user/Multi-platform switch RS232 interface. The program SERTEST along with the NTI Switch Control Program (page 34) is installed from the CD packaged with this switch. SERTEST generates a main menu with the selections described below:

Main Options

Matrix Operations

- send commands to the matrix unit.

Ethernet Operations

- set Ethernet connection variables (not applicable to this product)

Setup Options

- set COM port, baud rate, and unit address

About SerTest

- display the program version

Matrix Operations

 

Key

Selection

Description

 

1)

Connect Output/User to an Input/CPU

- connect an output to an input

 

 

 

 

 

2)

Connect All Outputs/Users to an Input/CPU

- connect all outputs to an input

3)

Connect Audio Output/User to an Input/CPU

- connect an output to an input (audio ports only)

4)

Connect All Audio Outputs/Users to an Input

- connect all outputs to an input (audio ports only)

5)

Change Mute Status for Audio Output/User

- mute or un-mute the Audio port output

6)

Change Volume for Audio Output/User

- change Audio port output volume

7)

Read Connection for Video Output/User

-read the connection of a specific video output

 

 

 

8)

Read Connection for Audio Output/User

-read the connection of a specific audio output

 

9)

Read Mute and Volume for Audio Output/User

- read the volume and the mute status of the specified output (audio

 

 

 

ports only)

 

a)

Save I/O Connections into Unit Memory

-save the connections into switch memory bank

 

b)

Restore I/O Connections from Unit Memory

-restore the connections from switch memory bank

 

c)

Change All Units Baud Rate (9600/COM1:)

-change RS232 Baud rate of all switches

 

 

 

-the current baud rate and serial port are displayed in parentheses

 

d)

Reset Unit

- send a reset command to the switch

 

 

 

(This command does not function at this time)

 

e)

Reset All Units

- send an internal reset command to all switches

 

f)

Read Unit Size

- read the switch size (number of inputs and outputs)

 

 

 

 

 

g)

Read Unit Version/Revision String

-read a string containing the switch version, type, and size

 

h)

Save All Units I/O Connections into Units Memory

-save the connections into switch memory bank, command for all

 

 

 

switches

 

i)

Restore All Units I/O Connections from Units

-restore the connections from switch memory bank, command for all

 

 

Memory

switches

 

 

 

 

Selections in the "Key" column that are gray are not applicable to this product.

Setup Options

Key Selection

1)select Com port current: (COM1:)

2)select Baud rate current: (9600)

3)set unit Address current:

(1)

Description

-select PC serial port

-the current PC serial port is displayed in parentheses

-select PC serial port baud rate

-the current baud rate is displayed in parentheses

-select the unit address

-the current address is displayed in parentheses

For any selection that requires user input, the user is prompted. When commands are sent to the matrix unit, the command string and matrix unit responses are echoed to the screen. All commands generated by the program are formatted according to the information provided in sections above. If any transmission problems are detected, an error message is displayed.

Press <Esc> or <Enter> to back out to the main menu and press again to exit.

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Contents UNIMUX-USBV-xHD Typographic Conventions CopyrightTable of Contents Iii Table of Figures Introduction Types of User Input Devices SupportedMaterials Supplied MaterialsMaterials Not Supplied, but Required Features and Functions Additional Features Rack Mounting Instructions To Mount to a RackInstallation Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDUUSB Type a USB Keyboard Female Connector Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDU RS232 Connection Rear View of UNIMUX-USBV-16HDULimitations Compatible device combinationsUsing the Unimux USB KVM Switch Basic OperationFront Panel Control Keyboard ControlGuidelines for Navigating OSD Menus OSD ControlSecurity Option Command Mode User Access FunctionsInitial startup Up arrow Settings Administrator’s main menuOSD Settings Find ModeHelp Mode Scan ModeBroadcast Mode Normal ModeF3- Display Information Port information- system structureSecurity Enabling SecurityUser Login Additional OSD Modes Available With Security EnabledAdministration Menu System Configuration Port ConfigurationUser Configuration Edit User AccountUser Access Control Change Administrator PasswordOSD Blank Timeout Idle TimeoutDisplay Usage Reset Port names Alternate Command Hot KeySelect Keyboard Language Security Configuration Security ConfigurationSerial Baud Rate Serial AddressKeyboard Mapping Key EquivalentsMouse Click Equivalents SUN’s 16 Extra KeysSUN USB Keyboard RS232 Control Remote ConnectionWiring Schematic of Matrix-Y-1 cable RS232 Command Protocol RS232 Command Protocol Quick ReferenceAutostatus Setup Options SerTest- RS232 Interface Test ProgramMain Options Matrix OperationsRMTEST-RS232 Interface Test Program Main OptionsCascading Cable ConnectionsOperating Cascaded Switches Rear ViewSUN RAY Support Firmware Upgrade Procedure RequirementsPreparation for Upgrade Preparation for firmware upgradeUpgrade Procedures Start the BootloaderUpdate the User Controller Firmware Update the HID Port Controller FirmwareUpdate the Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware Device ID 0x001E Device Checksum 0x3AB1 Safety Statements CablesTroubleshooting SpecificationsWarranty Information Index

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