Rose electronics RCK-KS1x16-U-KM, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Remote Control Keystick Versatile KVM Switch Control Installation and Operation Manual 10707 Stancliff Road Houston Texas 77099 Phone 281 933 7673 techsupport rose com ...

Page 2: ...n transit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original shipping container or its equivalent You must call for a return authorization number first Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a return authorization number Contact an authorized repair center or Rose Electronics for further information ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUC...

Page 3: ...eed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CO...

Page 4: ... Layer 6 Special Programming Features 7 Single key Special Programming Features 8 Programming a Layer toggle Key Esc 2 8 To Program a Second Layer 8 Programming a Layer shift Key Esc 1 8 Programming Repeating keys Esc Left Shift 8 Programming Separate Press and Release Commands Esc Left Ctrl 8 Programming a Pause Esc 5 8 Erasing a Key Esc Esc Esc 8 Entire RCK Keystick Special Programming Features ...

Page 5: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming Errors 10 Errors can occur if 10 Safety 11 Maintenance and Repair 12 Technical Support 12 Appendices Specifications 13 Product Part Numbers 13 ...

Page 6: ...ulate a keyboard mouse and joystick or communicate directly with software like MacroWorks or other software written within the SDK There is blue backlighting with individual software control The standard keycaps are designed for custom labels and special sizes or other types may be fitted to the Cherry MX compatible key stems The Keystick is configured to work with KVM switches and extenders to co...

Page 7: ...reate a visual reference for the current layer The LEDs can be manipulated in either software or hardware mode and both LEDs are also capable of flashing autonomously Programming Button The programming switch is located on the left side edge of the 4 8 16 Keystick The program switch will display the MacroWorks GUI by default If desired the program switch can be used like any other key on the RCK K...

Page 8: ... Puller LED Backlights The 4 8 16 Keystick comes with 4 8 16 individually programmable backlight LEDs one blue for each key By default when the device is first powered up the blue LEDs will all turn on though this can be changed to conserve power or other reasons The LED state can be switched on or off for each individual key as well as the intensity LEDs can also be programmed to turn on when a k...

Page 9: ...hed to computer From the factory the UID is set to 0 The unit ID is incremented by the programming software to prevent conflicts and uniquely identify the associated macros The maximum UID is 255 and is stored in the non volatile device memory Endpoints and PIDs Several USB HID endpoints are available to allow the device to emulate standard USB HID devices The Product ID PID may be changed to use ...

Page 10: ...on cord if a little extra length is needed To achieve lengths much greater than 5 meters a USB Extender must be used The RCK Keystick uses CATx cable to extend the connection between any RCK Keystick USB device and the USB port on the computer Standard CATx cable cut to any length up to 150 feet 45 7 m and wired with standard RJ45 network connectors can be used to create a reliable long distance U...

Page 11: ...mming a key is as simple as reselecting it Follow the same steps you use for programming Identifying the Keys The cardstock grid included with your RCK Keystick is provided for hand written legends The keycaps snap off with a fingernail or small screwdriver Fit the label under the keycap and replace it To print legends on a laser or inkjet printer contact Rose Electronics for templates formatted f...

Page 12: ...ess and release the associated command key see table and instructions below 5 Release the Esc key 6 Confirm programming on the key the layer indicator will blink 7 Slide the programming switch back to the operating position the layer indicator will glow steadily Once you become familiar with the special programming features on the following pages this list of key commands serves as a useful refere...

Page 13: ...t automatically repeating keys but it s easy to program them to repeat To make a key a repeating key use the Esc Left Shift combination then enter the key sequence or combination to be repeated Programming Separate Press and Release Commands Esc Left Ctrl The RCK Keystick can generate one command when a key is pressed and another when released This is particularly useful when a key sequence requir...

Page 14: ...RCK Keystick to ignore the Caps Lock state of the keyboard and play back the letters exactly as they were typed turn this feature on Caps Lock Shift Unlock Memory Esc 9 If you are working with a keyboard which uses the Shift Key to release the Caps Lock State French German Japanese etc and you want the RCK Keystick to ignore the Caps Lock state of the keyboard and play back the letters exactly as ...

Page 15: ...ection check all cords for proper connection b The computer is not operating in a mode to accept the entered commands for example pressing Ctrl Alt and Delete may cause a PC to reboot and the RCK Keystick will not boot up in programming mode c Memory in the RCK Keystick is exceeded The entire RCK Keystick will memorize 800 to 1 000 keystrokes depending on the device and the keystrokes If you think...

Page 16: ...wer cords power adapter and connection cables designed for this Unit Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill clear from this Unit Liquids and foreign objects might come in contact with voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this Unit Always unplug this Unit from the power source before cleaning ...

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Page 18: ...ey 8 2 x 0 9 x 0 65 208 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm 4oz 115g 4 Key 5 35 x 0 9 x 0 65 136 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm 3oz 85g Backlight One blue addressable LED under each key Power Source USB port nominal voltage 5 VDC Power Consumption RCK Keystick 16 Backlighting off 21mA 5 VDC Backlighting on full 32mA RCK Keystick 8 Backlighting off 19mA 5 VDC Backlighting on full 28mA RCK Keystick 4 Backlighting off 19mA 5 VDC...

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