Adder Technology manual Performing upgrades, Upgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs

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Performing upgrades

The AdderView CATx 1000 units are fully upgradeable via flash upgrades, as are the individual Computer Access Modules that are used to link all host computers. Such upgrades require a Windows-based computer system to be linked via the OPTIONS port.

Upgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs

The KVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com) and allows you to check the current revision of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit firmware as well as every Computer Access Module connected to it.

Items required to use the upgrade utility

•Optional serial upgrade cable (see Appendix 2 for pin-out specifications).

•A Windows-based upgrade computer with an RS232 serial port.

•The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the AdderView CATx 1000 - available from the Technical Support > Updates section of the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com).

To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility

1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader.

Download the latest AdderView CATx 1000 KVM Firmware Uploader from the Adder Technology website and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer that will be connected to the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. The files are supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.com) and copy all contained files to the same folder on the upgrade computer.

2 - Power off the AdderView CATx 1000

Remove the power supply plug from the rear panel of the unit.

3 - Connect the upgrade computer to the AdderView CATx 1000 Connect the upgrade computer to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit using the supplied upgrade cable.

Set the configuration of the computer’s serial port to: 19200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.

4 - Power on the AdderView CATx 1000 and invoke upgrade mode Use a straightened out paper clip to press and hold the reset button (small hole adjacent to the front panel connector). Reconnect power and wait for three seconds before releasing.

The UPG indicator should illuminate to show that the AdderView CATx 1000 is ready to be upgraded.

5 - Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility

From that folder, select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility. The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed:

6 - Query the AdderView CATx 1000 unit

Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with the AdderView CATx 1000 and to establish the firmware details of the main unit and all connected CAMs.

Note: The computer to which each CAM is connected must be powered before the respective CAM can be accessed.

Note: AdderView CATx 1000 units in lower levels of cascade links (and their respective CAMs) cannot be queried or upgraded while remaining in the cascade arrangement.

If the application cannot contact the AdderView CATx 1000, re-check the connection cable and click the Advanced... button to check that the correct serial port is being used. Change the serial port within the Advanced section, if necessary.

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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 needDouble unit rack brackets MountingSingle 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 supplySwitch Power control portTo connect and address the switch boxes 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 menuGeneral security and configuration steps Configuration menus layoutTo 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 Registering computers edit computer list To create/edit computer entriesVideo compensation Remote user 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 To select an autoscan mode AutoscanningTo select an autoscan period To define an autoscan listSaving and restoring configuration settings To transfer configuration settings To edit the configuration settings Hints for editingWhat to do if the Admin password has been forgotten To clear a password and restore factory default settingsPower switching configuration Power control sequencesTo configure the power sequences for each host computer To control two or more ports simultaneouslyPerforming upgrades Items required to use the upgrade utilityUpgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utilityIssues to consider when performing flash upgrades Local and remote user access To gain access as a local or remote userTo 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 Logging in and out Selecting cascaded computersTo log in to the AdderView CATx To log out from the AdderView CATxTo enable/disable the confirmation box To change banner colours or disable the bannerConfirmation box Reminder bannerUser preferences and functions Power switching via configuration menuTo switch a computer on or off Getting assistance US +1 888 275Appendix 1 Configuration menus To access the configuration menusFunctions User Preferences Mouse Switching Autoscan ModeGlobal Preferences Screen SaverSettings 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 Seconds User TimeoutSettings 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 Minutes OSD Dwell TimeSetup Options DDC Source Settings AUTO, LOCAL, REMOTE, Default DDC Refresh Settings AT START, DisabledAdvanced 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 Warranty Safety informationRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECFCC Compliance Statement United States Canadian Department of Communications RFI statementHoe Huat Industrial Building Index 
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