Minicom Advanced Systems Switches Operation & User’s Manual

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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................2 Features of the Smart 2 ..............................................................2 Installing the Smart 2 system......................................................4 Connecting cables to the front panel...........................................4 Connecting a Power adapter.......................................................4 Connecting cables to the Smart 2 back panel.............................5 Operating the Smart 2.................................................................7 Switching between computers.....................................................7 Scanning computers ...................................................................8 The Settings mode......................................................................8 Setting the scan time period........................................................9 Changing the hotkey ...................................................................9 Making advanced adjustments....................................................9 Replacing a computer ...............................................................10 Keyboard settings when replacing a computer..........................10 Mouse settings when replacing a computer ..............................11 Resetting the Smart 2 ...............................................................11 Viewing the settings ..................................................................12 Exiting the Settings mode .........................................................12 Summary of the settings mode operations................................13 Technical Specifications............................................................14 Copyright © Minicom Advanced Systems. All rights reserved 1

manufacturer of KVM switches for multiple server control. Minicom also manufactures interactive systems for Computer Equipped Learning Environments. It is also the world leader in the development and deployment of cutting edge CAT5 technology. The Supervisor Smart 2-Port (Smart 2) from Minicom is a Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) switch. With the Smart 2 you can access, monitor and control two computers from a single KVM workstation. This kit contains: 1 x Supervisor Smart 2-Port unit 2 x VGA HD15M/F cables 2 x Keyboard/Mouse MiniDIN6M cables Features of the Smart 2 • Pure hardware Plug and Play • Ideal solution for small and home office (SOHO) environments • Scan function • Can be operated from the unit or the keyboard • Eliminates excess equipment • Full keyboard and mouse emulation for connected computers • Microsoft Intellimouse and Wheel mouse support • The two computers can have different operating systems. 2

Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart 2 System. 1 2 Computer 1 Computer 2 Monitor Keyboard Mouse Smart 2 KB/MS VIDEO VIDEO KB/MS Figure 1 The Smart 2 configuration 3

Before installing the system do the following: • Switch off both computers. • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. Connecting cables to the front panel Connect a keyboard, screen and mouse to the front panel using their existing cables. Connecting a Power adapter The Smart 2 receives its power from the connected computers and should not need a Power adapter. If the Smart 2 does not receive enough power from the computers, connect a Power adapter to the front panel. Use a Minicom Power adapter P/N 5PS20025. The power supply specifications are: Regulated 6VDC 2 Amp, minus on internal pin . Figure 2 illustrates the front panel connections. 4

Monitor Keyboard To Screen Out port To Mouse port To KB port Mouse 1 2 SELECT CPU SCREEN OUT MOUSE 6VDC KB To wall socket To Power connecter Power adapter Figure 2 The Smart 2 front panel connections Connecting cables to the Smart 2 back panel Important! Always connect the front panel connections before the back panel connections. Connect the following to the Smart 2 back panel: • The 2 VGA cables • The 2 Keyboard/Mouse cables 5

Keyboard/Mouse cables to the Smart 2 back panel. 1 2 To computer's Keyboard port To computer's Mouse port To KB/MS port HDD15F to Video ports To KB/MS port To computer's Mouse port To computer's Keyboard port HDD15M to computer's Video port HDD15M to computer's Video port Computer 1 Computer 2 Keyboard/Mouse cable VGA cables Keyboard/Mouse cable Smart 2 KB/MS VIDEO VIDEO KB/MS Figure 3 The Smart 2 back panel connections 6

Operating the Smart 2 To prepare the system for operation: 1. Connect the cables to the front panel. 2. Connect the cables to the back panel. 3. Switch on the computers. Switching between computers There are two ways to switch between computers. 1. Press the button on the front panel of the Smart 2. 2. On the keyboard, press the hotkey Shift then, + or -. Release Shift, before pressing + or -. Note! With a US English keyboard you can use the +/- key of the alphanumeric section or of the numeric keypad. With a Non-US English keyboard only use the +/- key of the numeric keypad. When switching computers the illuminated LED on the front panel indicates which computer is currently being accessed. 7

of between 1 and 99 seconds. The default time period is 0 seconds (disabled) – change this in the Settings mode see the paragraph below. During scanning you cannot work on the computers. To scan computers: Press the hotkey Shift then, S. Release Shift before pressing S. The scan activates. To end scanning: Press Esc. The Settings mode Enter the Settings mode to: • Set the scan time interval • Change the hotkey • Make advanced adjustments • View settings To enter the Settings mode: Press Shift then, Tab. Release Shift before pressing Tab. All 3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode. 8

Setting the scan time period To set the scan time period: Press T followed by a 2-digit time period of between 01-99 seconds. The 3 keyboard LEDs blink and the new setting is now functional. Changing the hotkey You can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl. Once changed, all references in this Guide to Shift now refer to the new hotkey. To change the hotkey: To Type the letters Alt HA Ctrl HC Shift HS Making advanced adjustments The Smart 2 operates with: • Windows, Linux, HP UX, Alpha UNIX or SGI systems • 2 or 3 button PS/2 mouse, Intellimouse, Wheel mouse or 5- button mouse 9

automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it. Replacing a computer When a computer is replaced with a different computer type while the Smart 2 is in use, we recommend turning the new computer off before connecting it to the Smart 2. When turning the computers off is inconvenient, do the following: In the Settings mode adjust the keyboard and mouse to be compatible with the new computer. See the tables below. Keyboard settings when replacing a computer For Type the letters PC (Windows, Linux) PC HP UX U1 Alpha UNIX, SGI U2 Set keyboard settings to: • PC when operating Intel based computers. • U1 when operating HP UX computer. • U2 when operating Alpha UNIX, SGI or Open VMS computers. 10

Mouse settings when replacing a computer For Type the letters 5-button mouse EP Wheel mouse, or Intellimouse IN 2 or 3-button mouse PS Set mouse settings to EP when operating computers with Operating Systems that support wheel mouse functionality: (Windows XP). Set mouse settings to IN when operating computers with Operating Systems that support wheel mouse functionality: (Windows – 98, ME, 2000, or Linux). Set mouse settings to PS when operating computers with Operating Systems that don’t support wheel mouse functionality: (Windows 95, NT4, DOS, Linux, UNIX or Novell). Resetting the Smart 2 To reset the Smart 2: Press and hold the Switching button for more than 5 seconds. Release the Switching button after your monitor blinks once. 11

View the settings and firmware revision in any text editor. To view the settings: 1. Before entering to the Settings mode switch your keyboard layout to English. 2. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad. 3. Press Shift, Tab to enter the Settings mode. 4. Press F. The settings appear in the text editor. Exiting the Settings mode To save changes and exit the Settings mode: Press Esc. 12

Summary of the settings mode operations The table below sets out the Settings mode operations. Operation Press Enter Settings mode Shift, Tab Exit and save changes Esc Set the scan time period T, xx (00-99) Change Hotkey to Alt HA Change Hotkey to Ctrl HC Change Hotkey to Shift HS Mouse setting - 5-button mouse EP Mouse setting - Wheel mouse or IN Mouse setting – 2/3-button mouse PS Keyboard setting – PC PC Keyboard setting -HP UNIX U1 Keyboard setting –Alpha UNIX U2 View Status Report F Intellimouse 13

Video Signal Analog Signal: Red Green Blue 0.7Vp-p / 75Ω positive, HD15 Video Sync TTL Compatible positive/negative Keyboard PS/2 type, MiniDIN6 Mouse Microsoft Intellimouse, Wheel mouse, 5-button mouse, PS/2 type mouse. MiniDIN6 Computer types Intel, Alpha compatible Operating Systems Windows - 3.1, 9x, 2000, ME, NT4, SGI, Novell, DOS, Linux, HP UX, Alpha UNIX, Open VMS, True64, QNX, FreeBSD, BeOS. Screens VGA, SVGA, XGA Dimensions 25 mm x 75 mm x 125mm Weight 240g Power consumption 60mA Optional power supply DC adapter 6V 2A Operating temperature 0 0 C to 40 0 C Storage temperature - 40 0 C to 70 0 C