Adder Technology 1000 manual Multiple video head connections, Slave AdderView CATx

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HOST

COMPUTER

CAM CAM

REMOTEREMOTE

USER USER

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Multiple video head connections

Two or more AdderView CATx 1000 units can be connected together so that they operate in

a synchronised manner. Synchronised operation is useful for applications that require multiple

video signals to be switched together. This type of operation is usually required where each computer

is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. Whenever a AdderView

CATx 1000 channel is switched, it sends an RS232 command out on the serial interface (marked OPTIONS on the

rear panel). An AdderView CATx 1000 will switch its channel if it receives the same command on the serial interface. Consequently, by linking the serial interfaces, a master unit may be made to automatically switch one or more slave units as shown in the diagram.

It should be noted that the synchronisation cable deliberately does not have the transmit pin of the Slave End connector linked to the receive pin of the Master End connector. To do so would cause the Slave unit to be able to switch the Master unit. This would setup an endless cyclical switching sequence that would prevent the AdderView CATx 1000 devices from operating correctly. For more details about the serial synchronisation cables, see Appendix 2.

Slave AdderView CATx 1000

	16	15	14	13	8	7	6	5	ONLY
	OPTIONS								ONLY
	OPTIONS								INDOORUSE
5V	12	11	10	9	4	3	2	1	INDOORUSE
2.0A	12	11	10	9	4	3	2	1
		COMPUTER CONNECTIONS				COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

Serial synchronisation cable

	16	15	14	13	8	7	6	5	ONLY
	OPTIONS								ONLY
	OPTIONS								INDOORUSE
5V	12	11	10	9	4	3	2	1	INDOORUSE
2.0A	12	11	10	9	4	3	2	1
		COMPUTER CONNECTIONS				COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

Master AdderView CATx 1000

The local user ports can also be used to view multiple video head installations.

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Slave monitor

Master monitor

Notes

It is recommended that the

second CAM in each pair is a

USB-type and that it is pluggedCAM CAM CAM CAM to a vacant USB port on the host

computer to derive its power.

Pairs of CAMs can be strapped back-to-back with cable ties to create a tidy installation.

Computers fitted with dual video heads

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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 menusConfiguration menus layout General security and configuration stepsTo enable general security To set an Admin passwordTo 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 listRemote user video compensation Video compensationTo display a suitable high contrast image If the image controls cannot provide a crisp 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 Autoscanning To select an autoscan modeTo select an autoscan period To define an autoscan listTo 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 forgottenPower control sequences Power switching configurationTo configure the power sequences for each host computer To control two or more ports simultaneouslyItems required to use the upgrade utility Performing upgradesUpgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades To gain access as a local or remote user Local and remote user accessTo select a computer using hotkeys Selecting a computerSelection 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 Selecting cascaded computers Logging in and outTo log in to the AdderView CATx To log out from the AdderView CATxTo change banner colours or disable the banner To enable/disable the confirmation boxConfirmation box Reminder bannerUser 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 Autoscan Mode Mouse SwitchingGlobal Preferences Screen SaverUser Timeout Settings 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SecondsSettings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 Minutes OSD Dwell TimeSetup Options DDC Refresh Settings AT START, Disabled DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, DefaultAdvanced Options FormatUSB 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 WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 