Lindy CPU Switch Smart DVI, Installation And Use Manual

Page 1: ...ICS LIMITED LINDY CPU Switch Smart DVI Installation and Use Part Model 32340 LINDY CPU Switch Smart DVI CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use First Edition February 2002 Part Number 32340 2002 LINDY E...

Page 2: ...and ALT keys press and release the required port key e g 1 and then release the CTRL and ALT keys Safety information For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Do not attempt to service the CPU...

Page 3: ...Einzelf llen konnten 12m realisiert werden Ebenfalls kann die erreichbare Aufl sung von der Kabell nge abh ngen z B 1280x1024 ab 5m und nur noch 1024x768 bei 10m Dies alles sehr stark von der verwende...

Page 4: ...on auf der Tastatur oder durch eine 3 Tasten Maus Um einen Computer per Tastatur Hotkey auszuw hlen werden die Strg und ALT Tasten sowie die erforderliche Port Taste z B 1 gleichzeitig gedr ckt Zum Um...

Page 5: ...as CTRL y ALT pulse y suelte la tecla del puerto requerida p e 1 y a continuaci n suelte las teclas CTRL y ALT Informaci n sobre seguridad Solamente debe usarse en interiores en entornos secos y sin g...

Page 6: ...touche du port souhait ex 1 et rel chez puis rel chez les touches CTRL et ALT Consignes de s curit A n utiliser qu l int rieur dans un environnement sec et exempt d huile Ne pas assurer soi m me l ent...

Page 7: ...iesta es 1 e quindi rilasciare i tasti CTRL e ALT Informazionoi riguardanti la sicurezza Da usare esclusivamente in interni asciutti e privi di olio Non cercare di effettuare manutenzione sull CPU Swi...

Page 8: ...nformation For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Do not attempt to service the CPU Switch Smart DVI yourself Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the CPU Switch Smart DVI its opti...

Page 9: ...rms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are unable to r...

Page 10: ...he receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Compliance Statement United States This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ener...

Page 11: ...ration options 13 2 8 Resetting the CPU Switch Smart DVI without disconnecting your devices 15 2 9 Other useful installation information 15 2 10 Re enabling a disconnected PS 2 mouse 16 2 11 Hot plugg...

Page 12: ...mouse switching of channels 30 4 4 Keyboard hotkey combination 31 4 5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels 32 4 6 Firmware functions version query mouse restore and reset 32 4 7 Se...

Page 13: ...nitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 60Hz 165MHz i e the maximum DVI single link bandwidth Regenerates the DVI video signal and typically doubles the total cable run length supported between the co...

Page 14: ...the same time Robust metal case ensures good shielding Supports desktop and laptop PCs RS6000s DEC Alphas and Silicon Graphics computers Supports very wide range of software including Windows 3 X WFWG...

Page 15: ...s selected channel and CPU Switch Smart status User monitor connection Power connection for optional power adapter User mouse connection for PS 2 style mouse Computer video connections coloured WHITE...

Page 16: ...telliMouse IntelliMouse Explorer compatible mouse If you wish to use the mouse to switch the CPU Switch Smart DVI s channel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse The CPU Switch Sm...

Page 17: ...DVI see figs 1 2 and 3 Next connect each computer system unit in turn with the keyboard cable mouse cable and video cable Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected To connect computers w...

Page 18: ...ted then the power will be intelligently drawn from all computers Cables longer than 5 metres may be used provided that the CPU Switch Smart DVI is already powered by another connected computer or the...

Page 19: ...tch 1 on the underside of the CPU Switch Smart DVI to the ON position To disable the auto scan function move switch 1 on the underside of the CPU Switch Smart DVI to the OFF position The CPU Switch Sm...

Page 20: ...h Smart DVI configuration options Full details of each of the configuration options and their uses are given in section 4 B1 screen saver disabled default B2 Blank screen after 1 minute of inactivity...

Page 21: ...e to PCs U2 CPU Switch Smart DVI channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart DVI reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U3 CPU Switch Smart DVI channels are not switc...

Page 22: ...out disconnecting or powering down your computers by using the reset switch on the underside of the unit Performing a reset using this switch performs a complete hardware reset on the CPU Switch Smart...

Page 23: ...xample of this process 2 10 Re enabling a disconnected PS 2 mouse If you disconnect the shared PS 2 mouse from the CPU Switch Smart DVI by accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lo...

Page 24: ...is already running you may be able to restore lost mouse movement using the CPU Switch Smart DVI s mouse restoration functions Mouse restoration functions should be used with care as unpredictable re...

Page 25: ...memory The CPU Switch Smart DVI uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user Upgrades are performed by connecting a PC s serial port to the CPU Switch Smart...

Page 26: ...ering off all the attached computers and removing the optional power adapter Step 4 Ensure that the CPU Switch Smart is powered on Ensure that the CPU Switch Smart is powered on It is normally possibl...

Page 27: ...l have invalid code and will not be able to operate It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performin...

Page 28: ...make this process easy for you we have built an auto switch function into the CPU Switch Smart DVI With the auto switch function enabled the CPU Switch Smart will automatically switch to a computer wh...

Page 29: ...eplicates the front panel key and display but can be located remotely from the CPU Switch Smart DVI This is particularly useful in applications where the CPU Switch Smart DVI is located away from the...

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Page 31: ...hannel 4 HOTKEYs and TAB selects the next channel HOTKEYs and A selects autoscan mode where each channel is displayed for the selected time see section 4 2 To cancel autoscan mode simply select any fi...

Page 32: ...select the previous computer If the CPU Switch Smart has been set to scan active ports then the next or previous active channel will be selected If it has been set to scan all ports then the next or p...

Page 33: ...Switch Smart DVIs a power adapter see section 1 2 must be connected to each CPU Switch Smart DVI CPU Switch Smart DVIs can be connected in a cascaded tree structure This can be particularly useful wh...

Page 34: ...ith multiple video heads Such configurations are typically required in banking and engineering applications where greater video real estate is required Whenever the CPU Switch Smart s channel is switc...

Page 35: ...ual head video switching application CPU Switch Smart DVI B slave CPU Switch Smart DVI A master 2 1 RS232 synchronisation cable For pinout details see Appendix A Computers fitted with dual video heads...

Page 36: ...n after 4 minutes of inactivity B5 Blank screen after 8 minutes of inactivity B6 Blank screen after 12 minutes of inactivity B7 Blank screen after 16 minutes of inactivity B8 Blank screen after 20 min...

Page 37: ...d hotkeys or the mouse WARNING Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power save relays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an inactive PC If you are using such a monitor y...

Page 38: ...n you will need to select mouse options U4 or U5 to enable the IntelliMouse features U1 CPU Switch Smart DVI channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse default CPU Switch Smart DVI...

Page 39: ...No hotkey enabled 4 5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels The CPU Switch Smart DVI can be set to cycle between all channels or just the active channels when using Hotkeys Tab or a...

Page 40: ...h Smart DVI display Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard To set the password in configure mode first type P then return The display on CPU Switch Smart DVI will...

Page 41: ...4 9 Resolving slow mouse problems Due to certain technical reasons some systems running particular combinations of operating system and mouse drivers are sensitive to small timing changes relating to...

Page 42: ...and Use Page 35 4 10 Exit configure mode When you have finished configuring any special options simply type E followed by return to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode The attached...

Page 43: ...on of 1600 x 1200 60Hz the DVI cable should ideally not exceed 2 metres The CPU Switch Smart DVI will typically drive the following DVI cable lengths Greater resolutions may be achievable with some mo...

Page 44: ...face powered operation without the optional power adapter the cables should be no longer than 5 metres see section 2 4 for more details For operation with the power adapter cables should be no longer...

Page 45: ...lier Part Code Description 33266 PS 2 PC to CPU Switch Smart 2 metres long 33268 PS 2 PC to CPU Switch Smart 5 metres long 70058 Serial to PS 2 mouse adapter 41240 DVI D dual link cable 2 meters long...

Page 46: ...connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the CPU Switch Smart DVI to allow flash upgrades A 5 RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments The cable connections shown belo...

Page 47: ...Some older keyboards were designed for use with specific computers and are not truly AT or PS 2 compatible These are not common but if you experience problems try another keyboard Problem Mouse causes...

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