Adder Technology ALSTX/ALSRX, ALTX/ALRX, ALGTX/ALGRX manual Introduction, AdderLink features

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AdderLink extender. Your AdderLink is designed to transfer keyboard, video, mouse and RS232 signals up to 200 metres over Category 5 twisted pair cable. The AdderLink system consists of a transmitter (XL) and a receiver (XR) unit that are connected together by a twisted pair cable. The XR unit connects to your keyboard, monitor and mouse and the XL unit connects to the computer system that is to be controlled.

The AdderLink extender is supplied in both standard (AdderLink) and enhanced (AdderLink Gold) formats. In addition to the features supported by the AdderLink, the AdderLink Gold system supports stereo audio and microphone signals and extra connectivity options. This additional connectivity enables a second keyboard/monitor/mouse set to be connected to the XL unit and an additional computer system to be connected to the XR unit.

1.1 AdderLink features

Enables a keyboard, monitor, mouse and RS232 device to be located up to 200 metres from a computer.

Uses a single Category 5 (or better) unshielded twisted pair cable to carry all the keyboard, video, mouse and RS232 signals.

Fine user-adjustable video compensation enables the video quality to be maximised for any given length of cable.

The video compensation only needs to be adjusted once during setup. The chosen compensation setting is retained in EEPROM memory even when the AdderLink is powered off.

Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard.

Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and other common wheel mice.

Password security prevents unauthorised use.

Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1280.

Supports keyboard modes 1,2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility.

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Installation and Use

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Contents Adder Link About this manual Safety informationTrademarks WarrantyEuropean EMC directive 89/336/EEC Radio Frequency EnergyContents Appendices Using the AdderLinkIntroduction AdderLink featuresAdditional AdderLink Gold features AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiver Product informationAdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink 19 inch rack-mount kit part code RMK-AL AdderLink Gold package contents part code ALGTX/ALGRXAdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP5-GOLD AdderLink cable pack part code VSCP5AdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP6 What you will need InstallationIf you have the AdderLink Gold then you may also require Mounting the AdderLink Connecting your devicesTypical AdderLink installation Typical AdderLink Gold installation Configuring the AdderLink Configuring your PCsOption switches see section Setting the option switches XL unit Switches 7 AdderLink XR option switches normal and Gold models AdderLink XL option switches normal and Gold models Step Setting the video compensationStep Configuring user-selectable options B1f B2f F1f F8f Summary of AdderLink configuration optionsS1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8f H1f H2f H3f M1f M2f M6f M7fOther useful installation information AdderLink Installation and Use Power on status Using the AdderLinkAdderLink XR AdderLink indicator lightsIndicator Colour Status Meaning AdderLink XLAdderLink Gold XR AdderLink Gold XLNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash in sequence Keyboard NUM, Caps and Scroll lock indicatorsNUM, Caps and Scroll lock lights flash together NUM and Scroll lock flash alternately with Caps lock Keyboard hotkey controlAdderLink Installation and Use Exclusive use mode Timeout modeStereo audio support on the AdderLink Gold Mouse controlMicrophone support on the AdderLink Gold Setting and using the security passwordBaL Querying the AdderLink’s firmware version F1fH2f H3f AdderLink configuration optionsRS232 protocol options B1f B2f S1f S2f S3f S4f S5f S7f S8f Mouse mode and mouse switching of channelsResetting all configuration options to their default state Cable specifications Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsA2. Computer connections AdderLink Installation and Use A3. Twisted pair cable A4. RS232 port pin assignments Maximising the video quality for long cable lengthsMouse to AdderLink cable / adapter AdderLink to printer with 25-way connectorProblem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction AdderLink Installation and Use AdderLink Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E