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5.The LINDY CPU Switch should then receive the configuration data to your computer and load the new menu names and access rights into the menu.

4.20 Switching channels by sending RS232 data

You can switch the LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior remotely by sending RS232 data to the serial communications port (located on the rear panel adjacent to the power connectors). All data should be sent using the following RS232 protocol.

Baud: 19200, bits: 8, stopbits: 1, parity:none

No handshaking is implemented but valid command characters will be echoed back to the sender.

The top nibble (4 bits) of the command byte defines the user port that is to be switched (1=port 1, 2=port 2). The bottom nibble defines the computer port that the user port is to be switched to (e.g. 0=port 1, 1=port 2, E=port 15, F=port 16).

For example:

Hexadecimal code 14 switches user port 1 to computer port 5

Hexadecimal code 28 switches user port 2 to computer port 9

Hexadecimal code 2D switches user port 2 to computer port 14

Special codes are:

Hexadecimal code 71 switches user port 1 to computer port 0 (off) Hexadecimal code 72 switches user port 2 to computer port 0 (off)

The 9-pin female RS232 connector at the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch has the following pinout:

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Contents Dual Junior Languages please check the Lindy website Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and UseAbout this manual Warranty Safety informationEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorWhat does KVM stand for? IntroductionLindy explains Key features and benefits Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior package contents Product information Page For the computer connections you will need InstallationFlexible configuration What you will needFor the user port connections you will need Mounting the Lindy CPU SwitchConnecting your devices Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installation Configuring your PCsLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse Other useful installation informationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy extender requirements Connecting a Lindy extenderCreate an Admin administration account password Configuring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorConfiguration summary Decide if you are going to use password securityAdd / edit names to identify your computers Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Create user accountsSetting an Admin password Follow a similar process to edit users Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names To create user accountsFollow a similar process to edit computer names To create computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Possible cascade groups and their associated names Setting the Setup Options and Global PreferencesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Exclusive USE Keypad ControlsScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutomatic Logout To define the autoscan list Autoscan Mode13 RS232 Mouse Type User TimeoutAutoscan Period OSD Dwell TimeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use User display and key switch Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorRear panel special function switches Power supply connections and indicatorsComputer display and key switch Selecting a computer using the front panel controls Activity indicatorsLogging on to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channelPress bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vba Press ba2 release 2baSelecting computers using the mouse Press baM release Mba Selecting computers using the on-screen menuLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Reminder banner BawReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour Reminder Colour Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Restore IntellimouseQuerying the routing status Cascading Lindy CPU SwitchesPress ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4ba Resetting user port keyboards and miceWhat to do if you forget your Admin password Using the Lindy extenderTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynone Switching channels by sending RS232 dataUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorLYDJNR.EXE Power off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual JuniorPower on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch on Run the upgrade programLydjnr 216V129.DAT 216V129.DATLydjnr Datfilename.DAT Important Note Cable specifications Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 to Cable specificationRecommended cables Part Code Description Action Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use