Adder Technology 1000 manual Computer system via CAM, To connect a computer system

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LOCAL
USER
CAM

Computer system (via CAM)

Each computer system is connected to the AdderView CATx 1000 unit via a Computer Access Module (CAM) and standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. CAMs are available in various formats to suit differing computer system types and their particular connector styles.

REMOTE

USER

X200

POWER

IN

4Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the CAM.

Green indicator - power present Yellow indicator - signal activity

Each CAM uses Adder Keep Alive technology

COMPUTER

POWER

to ensure that the keyboard and mouse inputs

SYSTEM

SWITCH

 

 

to the computer remain active, even when

the particular channel is not selected. This action ensures that there are no connection delays or problems as the port is selected.

To connect a computer system

1Ensure that power is disconnected from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit and the system to be connected.

2Locate the required CAM (there are five types available) and attach its video, keyboard and mouse (PS/2-style, USB or Sun) and optional audio connectors to the relevant sockets on the computer system.

A range of different

USB keyboard/mouse

Sun keyboard/mouse

connector combinations

Computer

Access

Module

 

Note: CAMs derive power from the

Category 5, 5e or 6 cable

computer system via either the PS/2-style

to AdderView CATx 1000

keyboard connector, USB or SUN connector.

5At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to one of the sockets labelled COMPUTER CONNECTIONS on the rear panel of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit.

are made available

PS/2-style mouse

across the five CAM

PS/2-style keyboard

formats

 

 

Audio

 

Video

3Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the computer system and the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. The maximum length of the cable can be up to 10 metres (32 feet), however, bear in mind that the overall distance between a remote user and any computer must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet).

AdderView CATx 1000

rear panel

Note: Each CAM is specifically shaped so that it can be secured using a cable tie around its middle. In this way, two CAMs can also be neatly joined together, back-to-back.

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Category 5, 5e or 6

cable from CAM

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Contents AdderView CATx Contents Further information Introduction Remote user port AdderView CATx 1000 features front and rearWhat you may additionally need What’s in the boxDouble unit rack brackets MountingSingle unit rack brackets Connections CAM Computer Power System SwitchTo connect the local user port Local userTo connect a remote user Cable lengths for remote user locationsTo connect a computer system Computer system via CAMTo connect the power supply Power in connectionSwitch Power control portTo connect and address the switch boxes See also Cascading multiple unitsTo connect units in cascade Tips for successful cascadingAddressing computers in a cascade Slave AdderView CATx Multiple video head connectionsHost computer port/channel Video off Remote switching controlOverall initial configuration ConfigurationTo access the configuration menu Configuration menusTo set an Admin password General security and configuration stepsConfiguration menus layout To enable general securityTo create/edit user accounts Access to all computers Press Access to no computers PressRegistering users edit user list To create/edit computer entries Registering computers edit computer listIf the image controls cannot provide a crisp image Video compensationRemote user video compensation To display a suitable high contrast imageTo autoset sharpness X100 modules only Press Remote user skew adjustmentTo apply remote user video compensation Creating a skew test pattern To use skew adjustmentUsing the supplied skew pattern To define an autoscan list To select an autoscan modeAutoscanning To select an autoscan periodTo transfer configuration settings Saving and restoring configuration settingsHints for editing To edit the configuration settingsTo clear a password and restore factory default settings What to do if the Admin password has been forgottenTo control two or more ports simultaneously Power switching configurationPower control sequences To configure the power sequences for each host computerTo use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility Performing upgradesItems required to use the upgrade utility Upgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMsIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades Selecting a computer Local and remote user accessTo gain access as a local or remote user To select a computer using hotkeysSelection Menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using the on-screen menuStandard hotkeys User arbitration simultaneous local and remote users To select a computer using mouse buttonsTo select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced method To log out from the AdderView CATx Logging in and outSelecting cascaded computers To log in to the AdderView CATxReminder banner To enable/disable the confirmation boxTo change banner colours or disable the banner Confirmation boxUser preferences and functions Power switching via configuration menuTo switch a computer on or off US +1 888 275 Getting assistanceTo access the configuration menus Appendix 1 Configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Screen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutoscan Mode Global PreferencesOSD Dwell Time Settings 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SecondsUser Timeout Settings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 MinutesSetup Options Format DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, DefaultDDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled Advanced OptionsUSB Country Code Country Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, DisabledDefault Country Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable Appendix 2 Cable and connector specificationsAdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable Safety information WarrantyCanadian Department of Communications RFI statement Radio Frequency EnergyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC FCC Compliance Statement United StatesHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 
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