Adder Technology X2 manual Twisted pair link connections, Power connection optional on MS2 model

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Twisted pair link connections

The links between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are made using between one and four twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher.

The various cable connections carry the following channel signals (if particular channels are not used, then corresponding link cables are not required):

Link cable

Channel signals carried

 

1

Keyboard, Mouse, Audio, Video 1, Serial 1

Power connection (optional on MS2 model)

The MS2 and MS4 LOCAL modules both have power input sockets. However, only the MS4 model has a mandatory requirement for power input from a supplied adapter. The MS2 LOCAL module requires a separate power input only when the keyboard connection to the host system is not used. Separate power supply units are available from Adder Technology Limited direct (www.shop.adder.com) or from your local supplier - part number: PSU-IEC- 5VDC.

2

Video 2, Serial 2

3Video 3, Serial 3 (not MS2 model)

4Video 4, Serial 4 (not MS2 model)

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the total twisted pair cable length (including patch boxes) does not exceed 200 metres for any link cable. Ensure that the multiple

1Attach the output connector of the power supply to the socket of the LOCAL module, labelled POWER.

 

 

 

2

TO

REMO

 

USEINDOOR

 

 

ONLY

 

TE

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

SERIAL

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

PO

 

 

 

WER

link cables are all of the same length to avoid the risk of uneven delays on video images.

For each required link connection:

LOCAL





1Insert the connector from the twisted pair cable link into one of the sockets (labelled TO REMOTE 1 to

TO REMOTE 4).

2Ensure that the other end of the twisted pair link connects to the corresponding numbered socket on the REMOTE module (labelled TO LOCAL

1 to TO LOCAL 4).

TO

 

 

TE

 

4

TO

SERIAL4

 

3

 

SERIAL

 

3

 

2

 

SERIAL

 

2

TO

USEINDOOR

 

ONLY

 

1

 

SERIAL

 

1

 

PO

 

WER

twisted pair

connections -

cables must beLOCAL of equal lengths

Connection from power adapter:

MS2 model - not required unless the host system keyboard connection is not used (secondary power adapter not supplied)

MS4 model - required in all cases (secondary power adapter supplied)

2Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding socket of the power supply. Connect the other end of the power lead to a nearby mains socket.

IEC power connector

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Contents  AdderLink X2 Multi ScreenContents Introduction WelcomeX2 Multi Screen MS4 Supplied itemsX2 Multi Screen MS2  Module featuresLocal Switch InstallationStage a Configuration switch settings Local module switchesRemote Switches 2 Remote module switchesRemote Switch Rack mount Installation AdviceStage B Mounting a module desk or rack Desk mountConnections at the Local module Stage C ConnectionsLocal video outputs Additional video channel inputsSerial cable connections Twisted pair link connections Power connection optional on MS2 modelAudio connections Connections at the Remote moduleKeyboard and mouse connections Remote module Video outputsPower connection General use Power and activity indicatorsUser arbitration and keyboard indicators OperationTo lock the system To enable the videoTo disable the video Locking and unlocking the systemTo exit from configuration mode ConfigurationEntering, using and exiting configuration mode To enter and use configuration modeTo override the Remote password Password settingPassword override To set a passwordHot plugging and mouse restoration Microsoft and Logitech -specific mouse settingsWhich restore setting do I use? To display a suitable high contrast image Image controls sharpness and brightnessIf the image controls cannot provide a crisp image To reset all image controls to their default statesTo use the image controls To use skew adjustment Skew adjustmentTo reset all skew adjustments to their default states Report X2 Multi Screen firmware version Miscellaneous settingsReset all configuration options to default states Copy the downloaded files to the disk Flash upgradeStage a Download the upgrade files Stage B Create a startup disketteStage E Return all connections to their usual states Stage D Reconfigure the Remote connections and beginSound from the microphone cannot be heard or is very quiet TroubleshootingNo video image is received at the Remote module On-screen mouse pointer does not respond to mouse movementsSupport@adder.com Getting assistanceCables Products in the X2-Series rangeFCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC United States of America
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