Adder Technology 1000 manual Functions

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Functions

The Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various aspects of AdderView CATx 1000 operation. Only the Admin user is granted access to all functions, other users are offered only the following options:

•Restore Standard Mouse,

•Restore Intellimouse,

•Power control - only computers to which a user has access rights can be switched.

To get here

1From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user.

2Press (hotkeys can change).

3Press to select ‘More menus’.

4Select ‘Functions’.

ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 Functions

Restore Standard Mouse Restore Intellimouse Power Control

Clear UTP Extender Password Reset to Factory Defaults Send Data to RS232 port Read Data from RS232 port

Enter-Run Function

-Up -Down Esc-Quit

Power Control

The options within this section are usable only when the AdderView CATx 1000 is used in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more details see: power switching connections, configuration or operation (via menu)

Switch Computer ON

Select this option to power on one or more computers.

Switch Computer OFF

Select this option to power off one or more computers.

Edit Power ON String

Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView CATx 1000 to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on.

Edit Power OFF String

Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView CATx 1000 to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off.

Send Data to RS232 port

This option is used to save AdderView CATx 1000 configuration information to a specially connected computer. A temporary link must be made using the

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Restore Standard Mouse

This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATx 1000.

Restore Intellimouse

This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView CATx 1000.

Clear UTP Extender Password

Available only at the local console connection, this option places any X100 or X200 extender that is locked in password mode into configuration mode. The extended user can then clear or re-enter the password, as required.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Returns all key settings within the AdderView CATx 1000 to their original states.

WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are stored within the AdderView CATx 1000.

When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internal data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.

OPTIONS port at the rear of the AdderView CATx 1000 and the computer must run a custom routine available from Adder Technology Limited. The resulting download file can be optionally edited (using a text editor or spreadsheet) and/or reloaded into the AdderView CATx 1000. This option is especially useful in complex cascade arrangements where many computers are attached. See Saving and restoring configuration settings for more details.

Read Data from RS232 port

This option is used to reload configuration information into the AdderView CATx 1000 from a specially connected computer. See above for more details.

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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 needMounting Single unit rack bracketsDouble 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 supplyPower control port To connect and address the switch boxesSwitch 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 passwordAccess to all computers Press Access to no computers Press Registering users edit user listTo 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 imageRemote user skew adjustment To apply remote user video compensationTo autoset sharpness X100 modules only Press To use skew adjustment Using the supplied skew patternCreating 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 computerTo select a computer using the on-screen menu Standard hotkeysSelection Menu here you can select computers by name To select a computer using mouse buttons To select a computer using mouse buttons Advanced methodUser 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 bannerPower switching via configuration menu To switch a computer on or offUser 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 FormatCountry Code Settings AUTO, MANUAL, Disabled Default CountryUSB Country Code Appendix 2 Cable and connector specifications AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cablePower 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 
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