Philips Introduction, KBD-SFTCFG Input Locales, Parts List, Optional Accessories, Requirements

1 INTRODUCTION

The Philips KBD-SFTCFG (IntuiKey Configuration Software) is used to customize the text displays and Command Script (CCL) macro associations of Philips IntuiKey Series keyboards.

The KBD-SFTCFG creates IntuiKey Configuration (.int) files which contain one or more language tables. In general, a language table is a collection of text that an IntuiKey keyboard displays on its LCDs plus a collection of commands that allow IntuiKey keyboards to execute Command Script (CCL) macros on a Philips Allegiant® matrix switcher/controller system.

Although IntuiKey keyboards can store no more than 6 language tables at once, IntuiKey Configuration (.int) files can hold as many language tables as the PC’s resources will allow. When an IntuiKey keyboard has been connected to a PC with an RS-232 interface cable, language tables can be transferred between the KBD-SFTCFG software and the keyboard.

When a new IntuiKey Configuration (.int) file is created, it contains 6 default language tables. The language tables are identical in function, but their text has been translated into different languages including English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, and Italian. This text can be customized as needed (perhaps translated into yet other languages) using any characters available in the keyboard’s font (see Appendix A).

PC Running KBD-SFTCFG

Sofware and Optional Allegiant

Configuration Software Programs

RS-232 Interface		RS-232 Interface
to IntuiKey Series	to Allegiant System
Keyboard			(Optional)

3 KBD-SFTCFG INPUT LOCALES

The KBD-SFTCFG supports the following Input Locales in Windows®:

•EN English (United States)

•DE German (Standard)

•FR French (Standard)

• IT Italian (Standard)

•NE Dutch (Standard)

• ES Spanish (Modern Sort)

When Windows® has been set to one of these Input Locales while the KBD-SFTCFG is the active foreground application, the KBD-SFTCFG will receive keyboard input consistent with a keyboard of the respective locale.

In Windows®, Input Locales are configured with the Control Panel’s Regional Settings applet.

4 PARTS LIST

The KBD-SFTCFG includes the following items:

•A set of 31⁄2 inch Floppy Disks

•An RS-232 Interface Cable (Part Number S1385)

•Installation Instructions (this manual)

•A Software License Agreement

5 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

•Allegiant LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software for Windows® Program

•Allegiant LTC 8850/00 Graphical User Interface Program

•IntuiKey Firmware Upgrade Program (available from the Software Updates and Patches section of Philips CSI’s Web site at http://www.philipscsi.com)

Figure 1 – Typical Application Using the KBD-SFTCFG

2 REQUIREMENTS

The KBD-SFTCFG can only be used on PCs which have the following:

•Pentium® CPUs (or better)

•31⁄2 inch Floppy Drive

•1 Serial (COM) Port (2 if the Allegiant interface will also be used)

•1 Parallel Port (if running Allegiant software)

•Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (Service Pack 6 or greater) or Windows 2000®

6 INSTALLATION

6.1Software Installation

Insert floppy disk 1 into the PC’s 31⁄2 inch floppy drive. From the Windows® START menu, select Run..., type A:\Setup, click the OK button, then follow the setup program’s prompts.

6.2RS-232 Connection

All communication between the IntuiKey Series keyboard and the KBD-SFTCFG is performed through an RS-232 interface.

Connect one end of the RS-232 interface cable to the 9-pin RS- 232 Serial Port located on the far right side of the rear of the IntuiKey keyboard. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to a COM port on the PC. The software supports the use of COM1 through COM16.

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