Adder Technology ALGTX/ALGRX, ALTX/ALRX, ALSTX/ALSRX manual Using the AdderLink, Power on status

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3. Using the AdderLink

This section explains the general operation of the AdderLink. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product.

3.1 Power on status

The AdderLink is ready for use as soon as the XR receiver and XL transmitter have been powered on. Remember that the XL transmitter usually draws its power from the computer via the keyboard cable and the XR unit draws its power form the supplied power adapter.

If a security password has not been set then the AdderLink XR unit will power on and immediately establish a link to the remote computer attached to the XL unit. On the AdderLink this is indicated by the activity light illuminating and on the AdderLink Gold this is indicated by the remote (1) light illuminating.

If a security password has been set then the AdderLink XR unit will only illuminate the power light on the XR unit and will not display any video. The AdderLink will indicate that it is waiting for a password to be entered by alternately illuminating the num and scroll lock lights and then the caps lock light on the keyboard attached to the XR receiver unit.

The AdderLink XL unit draws its power from the attached CPU via the keyboard cable. The green power light confirms that there is sufficient power available. If the power light flashes or is off continuously then there is not sufficient power available.

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Contents Adder Link Safety information About this manualWarranty TrademarksRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the AdderLink AppendicesAdderLink features IntroductionAdditional AdderLink Gold features Product information AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiverAdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink Gold package contents part code ALGTX/ALGRX AdderLink 19 inch rack-mount kit part code RMK-ALAdderLink cable pack part code VSCP5 AdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP5-GOLDAdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP6 Installation What you will needIf you have the AdderLink Gold then you may also require Connecting your devices Mounting the AdderLinkTypical AdderLink installation Typical AdderLink Gold installation Option switches see section Configuring your PCsConfiguring the AdderLink Setting the option switches XL unit Switches 7 AdderLink XR option switches normal and Gold models AdderLink XL option switches normal and Gold models Setting the video compensation StepStep Configuring user-selectable options Summary of AdderLink configuration options B1f B2f F1f F8fH1f H2f H3f M1f M2f M6f M7f S1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8fOther useful installation information AdderLink Installation and Use Using the AdderLink Power on statusAdderLink indicator lights Indicator Colour Status MeaningAdderLink XL AdderLink XRAdderLink Gold XL AdderLink Gold XRNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash together Keyboard NUM, Caps and Scroll lock indicatorsNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash in sequence Keyboard hotkey control NUM and Scroll lock flash alternately with Caps lockAdderLink Installation and Use Timeout mode Exclusive use modeMouse control Stereo audio support on the AdderLink GoldSetting and using the security password Microphone support on the AdderLink GoldBaL F1f Querying the AdderLink’s firmware versionRS232 protocol options AdderLink configuration optionsH2f H3f Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels B1f B2f S1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8fResetting all configuration options to their default state A2. Computer connections Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specifications AdderLink Installation and Use A3. Twisted pair cable Maximising the video quality for long cable lengths A4. RS232 port pin assignmentsAdderLink to printer with 25-way connector Mouse to AdderLink cable / adapterAction Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E