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
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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
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
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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