Adder Technology X2 manual Additional video channel inputs, Serial cable connections

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Additional video channel inputs

The MS2 model provides a second video channel, and the MS4 model provides a further three channels, in addition to the main video channel that enters via the

multi-cable connection.

LOCAL

Serial cable connections

You can transfer multiple serial connections from the host computer system to the remote module (up to two on the MS2 model or up to four on MS4 model) to accommodate devices such as touch screen inputs.

1Use the supplied video connection cable(s) to make a link between the additional video outputs of the computer system and input sockets (labelled VIDEO

IN 1 to VIDEO IN

4) on the LOCAL module.

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Note: The links support software or hardware handshaking up to a maximum baud rate of 56Kb/s. It is not possible to attach duplicate serial devices at the LOCAL module.

For each required serial connection:

1Use a supplied serial link cable and attach the male connector of the cable to one of the 9 pin ports on the LOCAL module (labelled SERIAL 1 to

SERIAL 4).

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Additional video channel inputs from

computer system (one

additional input onLOCAL MS2 model)

each serial link cable to the

appropriate serial port of the

computer system.

LOCAL

Local video outputs

You can connect multiple video monitors in the vicinity of the host computer system (up to two on the MS2 model or up to four on the MS4 model).

1Attach the signal leads from each video monitor to the output sockets (labelled

VIDEO OUT 1 to VIDEO OUT 4)

on the LOCAL module.

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Connections from RS232 serial ports on computer system

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Connections from local monitors (two outputs available on MS2 model)

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Contents AdderLink X2 Multi Screen Contents Welcome IntroductionX2 Multi Screen MS2 Supplied itemsX2 Multi Screen MS4 Module features Local module switches InstallationStage a Configuration switch settings Local SwitchRemote Switch Remote module switchesRemote Switches 2 Desk mount Installation AdviceStage B Mounting a module desk or rack Rack mountStage C Connections Connections at the Local moduleSerial cable connections Additional video channel inputsLocal video outputs Power connection optional on MS2 model Twisted pair link connectionsKeyboard and mouse connections Connections at the Remote moduleAudio connections Video outputs Remote modulePower connection Operation Power and activity indicatorsUser arbitration and keyboard indicators General useLocking and unlocking the system To enable the videoTo disable the video To lock the systemTo enter and use configuration mode ConfigurationEntering, using and exiting configuration mode To exit from configuration modeTo set a password Password settingPassword override To override the Remote passwordWhich restore setting do I use? Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settingsHot plugging and mouse restoration Image controls sharpness and brightness To display a suitable high contrast imageTo use the image controls To reset all image controls to their default statesIf the image controls cannot provide a crisp image Skew adjustment To use skew adjustmentTo reset all skew adjustments to their default states Reset all configuration options to default states Miscellaneous settingsReport X2 Multi Screen firmware version Stage B Create a startup diskette Flash upgradeStage a Download the upgrade files Copy the downloaded files to the diskStage D Reconfigure the Remote connections and begin Stage E Return all connections to their usual statesOn-screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movements TroubleshootingNo video image is received at the Remote module Sound from the microphone cannot be heard or is very quietGetting assistance Support@adder.comProducts in the X2-Series range CablesEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States United States of America
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