Adder Technology 1000 manual Cable lengths for remote user locations, To connect a remote user

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Remote user (via X100/X200 extender)

One user can be placed a maximum of 300 metres (980 feet) from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. The remote user is connected via an Adder X100 or X200 extender module and suitable category 5, 5e or 6 cabling (with no crossover).

Note: It is not possible to connect a remote user while the unit is cascaded to another unit.

Cable lengths for remote user locations

LOCAL REMOTE

USER USER

X200

POWER

IN

CAM

COMPUTER POWER

SYSTEM SWITCH

3Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the Adder X100/X200 module and the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. Please refer to the section Cable lengths for remote user locations opposite.

4Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the Adder X100/X200.

Category 5, 5e or 6 cable leading to

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The maximum length of cable between the remote user and the AdderView CATx 1000 unit can be up to 300 metres (980 feet). However, bear in mind that the overall distance between the remote user and any computer system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet).

Overall maximum length between the remote user and any host system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet)

REMOTE

X100

CAM

COMPUTER

USER

 

 

SYSTEM

 

300 metres (980 feet)

10 metres

 

 

maximum

(32 feet)

 

 

 

maximum

 

In situations where any computer system will be placed a significant distance from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit, ensure that the distance to any remote user is similarly less than 300 metres (980 feet).

To connect a remote user

1Place an Adder X100 or X200 extender unit adjacent to the remote user location.

2Attach the video monitor,

keyboard, mouse, power adapter (and speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder

X100 or X200 module.

From mouse

From keyboardAdder X100 module

From video monitor

AdderView CATx 1000

unit

From power adapter

Adder X100/X200

module

5At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to the socket on the front panel of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit.

AdderView CATx 1000

front panel

KVM onl y

Category 5, 5e or 6 cable from Adder X100/X200 module

6 Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature of the Adder X100/X200 module to eliminate any effects caused by the cable run.

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Contents AdderView CATx Contents Further information Introduction AdderView CATx 1000 features front and rear Remote user portWhat’s in the box What you may additionally need Single unit rack brackets Mounting Double unit rack brackets CAM Computer Power System Switch ConnectionsLocal user To connect the local user portCable lengths for remote user locations To connect a remote userComputer system via CAM To connect a computer systemPower in connection To connect the power supplyTo connect and address the switch boxes Power control portSwitch Cascading multiple units See alsoTips for successful cascading To connect units in cascadeAddressing computers in a cascade Multiple video head connections Slave AdderView CATxRemote switching control Host computer port/channel Video offConfiguration Overall initial configurationConfiguration menus To access the configuration menuTo enable general security General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To set an Admin passwordRegistering users edit user list Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressTo create/edit user accounts Registering computers edit computer list To create/edit computer entriesTo display a suitable high contrast image Video compensationRemote user video compensation If the image controls cannot provide a crisp imageTo apply remote user video compensation Remote user skew adjustmentTo autoset sharpness X100 modules only Press Using the supplied skew pattern To use skew adjustmentCreating a skew test pattern To select an autoscan period To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings To transfer configuration settingsTo edit the configuration settings Hints for editingWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To clear a password and restore factory default settingsTo configure the power sequences for each host computer Power switching configurationPower control sequences To control two or more ports simultaneouslyUpgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades To select a computer using hotkeys Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user Selecting a computerStandard hotkeys To select a computer using the on-screen menuSelection Menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To select a computer using mouse buttonsUser arbitration simultaneous local and remote users To log in to the AdderView CATx Logging in and outSelecting cascaded computers To log out from the AdderView CATxConfirmation box To enable/disable the confirmation boxTo change banner colours or disable the banner Reminder bannerTo switch a computer on or off Power switching via configuration menuUser preferences and functions Getting assistance US +1 888 275Appendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Global Preferences Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Screen SaverSettings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 Minutes Settings 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SecondsUser Timeout OSD Dwell TimeSetup Options Advanced Options DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled FormatDefault Country Country Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, DisabledUSB Country Code AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable Appendix 2 Cable and connector specificationsPower switch to power switch daisy chain cable Warranty Safety informationFCC Compliance Statement United States Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 