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Summary of Contents for AdderLink AV

Page 1: ...r ALSTX ALSRX AL Gold pair ALGTX ALGRX ADDER L Li in nk k ADDER L L i i n n k k The AdderLink contains fine video compensation amplifiers to maximise the video quality for any given length of twisted pair cable To adjust the compensation and sharpen the video picture refer to section 2 8 ...

Page 2: ...or environments only Warning live parts contained within power adapter No user serviceable parts within power adapter do not dismantle Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the AdderLink unit that it is powering Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect t...

Page 3: ...n 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 resolve please contact your supplier Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the respective trademark owners Adder is a registered trademark of Adder Technology Limited Compaq is ...

Page 4: ... separation between the equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 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 energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordanc...

Page 5: ...the AdderLink 16 2 3 Connecting your devices 16 2 4 Configuring your PC s 19 2 6 Configuring the AdderLink 19 2 7 Setting the option switches 20 2 8 Setting the video compensation 24 2 9 Configuring the user selectable options 26 2 10 Summary of AdderLink configuration options 27 2 11 Other useful installation information 29 2 12 Hot plugging the AdderLink into running systems and re enabling disc...

Page 6: ...compensation configuration mode 37 3 7 Mouse control 38 3 8 Stereo audio support on the AdderLink Gold 38 3 9 Microphone support on the AdderLink Gold 39 3 10 Setting and using the security password 39 3 11 Querying the AdderLink s firmware version 41 4 AdderLink configuration options 42 4 1 RS232 protocol options 42 4 2 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels 43 4 3 Resetting all configuration...

Page 7: ...a second keyboard monitor mouse set to be connected to the XL unit and an additional computer system to be connected to the XR unit 1 1 AdderLink features Enables a keyboard monitor mouse and RS232 device to be located up to 200 metres from a computer Uses a single Category 5 or better unshielded twisted pair cable to carry all the keyboard video mouse and RS232 signals Fine user adjustable video ...

Page 8: ...ophone signals Provides an additional user port keyboard monitor mouse speaker microphone on the XL transmitter unit enabling the computer to be controlled from a location close to the XL transmitter as well as a location close to the XR receiver Provides an additional computer port keyboard monitor mouse speaker micro phone on the XR receiver unit enabling the user to control a local computer in ...

Page 9: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 8 1 3 Product information Figure 1 AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiver ...

Page 10: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 9 Figure 2 AdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver ...

Page 11: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 10 Figure 3 Mounting the AdderLink in the optional 19 inch rack mounting kit ...

Page 12: ...old XL transmitter unit 1 AdderLink Gold XR receiver unit 1 Instruction manual 1 Power adapter for the XR receiver unit Please note that the XL transmitter unit does not normally require a power adapter because it draws its power from the computer via the keyboard interface cable A second power adapter is therefore NOT SUPPLIED but may be purchased separately for video only applications AdderLink ...

Page 13: ... long 1 Serial mouse adapter plugs onto end of PS 2 cable 1 AT keyboard adapter plugs onto end of PS 2 cable 1 UTP patch cable AdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP5 GOLD This cable pack is suitable for connecting your computer to the AdderLink Gold XL unit or the AdderLink Gold XR unit Your PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse monitor stereo speakers and microphone may be plugged into the AdderLink Gold d...

Page 14: ...ur PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse monitor stereo speakers and microphone may be plugged into the AdderLink Gold directly Quantity Description 2 High resolution tri coax video cables 2 metres long 4 PS 2 keyboard mouse cables 2 metres long 4 Stereo speaker microphone audio cables 2 metres long 2 Serial mouse adapters plug onto end of PS 2 cable 3 AT keyboard adapter plug onto end of PS 2 cable 1 UTP patc...

Page 15: ... keyboard then you may alternatively purchase an optional power adapter part code PSU IEC 5V DC A monitor with a standard VGA SVGA 15 pin connector that will work when connected directly to your computer If you are connecting an additional computer to the AdderLink Gold XR unit then the monitor must also work when connected directly to this computer AdderLink supports low and high resolution monit...

Page 16: ... speakers One or two microphones If you require to connect serial devices you may also require Suitable conversion cables to connect your particular type of RS232 device Refer to appendix A for more details Use of PS 2 and RS232 style mice with the AdderLink The mouse connections from AdderLink to PCs support either a PS 2 or an RS232 mouse AdderLink automatically converts from the PS 2 mouse comm...

Page 17: ...s and AT style keyboard connections use the adapters supplied in the cabling pack as shown below Alternatively if you have chosen not to purchase the cable pack refer to appendix A for cable specifications The AdderLink is now ready for use and will start to operate as soon the XL and XR units are both powered on There is no requirement to switch the AdderLink units on in any defined order The Add...

Page 18: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 17 Figure 4 A typical AdderLink installation ...

Page 19: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 18 Figure 5 A typical AdderLink Gold installation ...

Page 20: ...d quality of the AdderLink Gold s audio speaker channels is maximised by setting the maximum possible audio output level from your PC You can then adjust the speaker volume to suit The sound quality of the AdderLink Gold s audio microphone channels is maximised by setting the minimum possible audio input level to your PC 2 5 Configuring the AdderLink The AdderLink is supplied in a default state th...

Page 21: ...eserved set to OFF position XR unit Switches 6 to 8 These switches select the hotkey combinations that are recognised by the AdderLink The chosen hotkey combinations are used to enter compensation configuration mode lock the AdderLink disable the AdderLink s video and select between local and remote computers on the AdderLink Gold XL unit Switch 1 This switch may be used to reset the XL unit witho...

Page 22: ...played on only one of these monitors at a time The video picture is directed to the monitor whose keyboard and mouse most recently had control of the computer that is connected to the XL unit If this switch is set to the OFF position then the video will be broadcast to both monitors When set to the ON position video will be sent to the monitor whose associated keyboard and mouse last had control o...

Page 23: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 22 Figure 6 AdderLink XR option switches normal and Gold models ...

Page 24: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 23 Figure 7 AdderLink XL option switches normal and Gold models ...

Page 25: ...e HOTKEYS together with f f on the keyboard connected to the XR receiver unit The HOTKEYS are those that were set using the option switches CTRL ALT by default For example assuming the default hotkeys press these keys together b a f b a f STEP 2 The AdderLink will now be in compensation adjustment mode This is indicated by the NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights on your keyboard These will flash in se...

Page 26: ...tion coarse adjustment y yDecreases the video compensation fine adjustment Various other keys may also be used to select operating options see section 2 10 As you change the video compensation setting you will see the sharpness of the picture change The AdderLink calculates the required brightness automatically You will need more video compensation for longer twisted pair cable distances Adjust th...

Page 27: ...e twisted pair cable you will not need to re adjust the compensation setting again 2 9 Configuring user selectable options The AdderLink supports a number of user configurable options that change the detailed operation of the AdderLink to match the required application These may be selected whilst the AdderLink is in video compensation configuration mode Whilst within configuration mode the versio...

Page 28: ... be illuminated After pressing the second key of a command sequence the num and caps lock lights will be on and the scroll lock light will be off After pressing RETURN the command will have been accepted and the num caps and scroll lock lights will go back to flashing in sequence When you have finished selecting options return to normal operation by pressing f f 2 10 Summary of AdderLink configura...

Page 29: ...ouse or IntelliMouse see section 4 2 M6 M6 f f Reset mouse function see section 2 12 M7 M7 f f Reset IntelliMouse function see section 2 12 Pf Pf PASSWORD f f Sets a security password see section 3 10 Pf Pf f f Clears the security password see section 3 10 S1 S1 f f RS232 protocol uses 1 stop bit see section 4 1 S2 S2 f f RS232 protocol uses 2 stop bits default S3 S3 f f RS232 protocol uses no par...

Page 30: ...a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by the connected PC s These settings are automatically communicated to the keyboard and mouse as required to ensure maximum software compatibility The keyboard num caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process 2 12 Hot plugging the AdderLink into running systems and re enabling disconnected CPU PS 2 mouse c...

Page 31: ...tivity of the mouse exactly as they were when the PC originally booted Type of mouse system Driver type Likely expected Suggested Connected at bootup data format restoration PS 2 PS 2 only PS 2 F5 PS 2 IntelliMouse PS 2 F5 IntelliMouse ADDERview PS 2 only PS 2 F5 IntelliMouse ADDERview IntelliMouse IntelliMouse F6 To restore lost mouse movement on a CPU connected to the AdderLink 1 Ensure that the...

Page 32: ... remote computer attached to the XL unit On the AdderLink this is indicated by the activity light illuminating and on the AdderLink Gold this is indicated by the remote 1 light illuminating If a security password has been set then the AdderLink XR unit will only illuminate the power light on the XR unit and will not display any video The AdderLink will indicate that it is waiting for a password to...

Page 33: ...ng received from the XR unit OFF No keyboard or mouse data is being Received from the XR unit LINK Orange ON The XL unit is connected to an XR unit OFF The XL unit is not connected to an XR unit AdderLink XR Indicator Colour Status Meaning POWER Green ON AdderLink is on OFF AdderLink is off ACTIVITY Red ON The AdderLink is not locked and no keyboard or mouse data is being received FLASHING The Add...

Page 34: ...f the PC LOCAL B Red ON Keyboard or mouse data has been received from the keyboard and mouse attached to the XL unit which currently have control of the PC OFF The keyboard and mouse attached to the XL unit do not have control of the PC AdderLink Gold XR Indicator Colour Status Meaning POWER Green ON AdderLink is on OFF AdderLink is off REMOTE 1 Red ON Remote PC attached to XL unit is selected OFF...

Page 35: ...CROLL lock comes on with NUM and CAPS off The rate of flashing indicates the level of video compensation applied by the video compensation amplifiers A slow flash rate indicates a small amount of compensation short twisted pair cable distance A fast flash rate indicates a greater level of video compensation for longer cables NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights flash together The AdderLink Gold flashes...

Page 36: ...ds are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key By default the two hotkeys are CTRL and ALT although other combinations can be selected by reconfiguring the hotkeys see section 2 7 Once the hotkey command has been activated you will need to release the hotkeys and the command key before a new hotkey command is accepted by the AdderLink HOTKEYs TAB is an exception and...

Page 37: ... AdderLink Simply type the same key combination as was set during configuration see section 3 10 followed by the RETURN key Note if anyone has typed at the keyboard whilst in secure mode it will be necessary to type RETURN first to clear the invalid password then type the valid password followed by RETURN again HOTKEYs and 1 selects the remote computer attached to the XL unit HOTKEYs and 2 selects...

Page 38: ... in the OFF position or just to the active control port s monitor if option switch 6 is in the ON position see section 2 6 Exclusive use mode The control port on the XL unit may obtain exclusive use of the XL unit s computer upon demand To gain exclusive use the operator uses the following hotkey combinations Note that these hotkeys are only applicable to the keyboard connected to the XL unit When...

Page 39: ...he computer connected to the XL unit is broadcasted to the speakers attached to the XL unit and to the XR unit The speakers on the XR unit will output the audio signal from the XL unit if the remote computer 1 is selected or the audio from the computer connected to the XR unit if the local computer 2 is selected The AdderLink transfers the audio speaker signals between the XL and XR units by multi...

Page 40: ...al will be taken from the microphone attached to the XR unit The AdderLink transfers the audio microphone signals between the XR and XL units by multiplexing the audio signals onto the video signals A degree of audio noise is introduced by this process The effect of this noise may be reduced by setting the microphone audio input volume on the PC connected to the XL unit to the lowest practical set...

Page 41: ...e following password would be valid F4 F R E D Home To set the password enter configuration mode by typing HOTKEYS and RETURN on the keyboard attached to the XR unit see section 3 6 When in configure mode type P then RETURN Now enter the password which may be up to 40 characters The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes including the function keys but excluding t...

Page 42: ...purposes it is sometimes useful to know the firmware version of the AdderLink The AdderLink can report its firmware version using a configuration mode function To find the firmware version of your AdderLink connect to a computer that is showing the DOS prompt or is running a text editor or word processor package On the AdderLink this will be the computer connected to the XL unit On the AdderLink G...

Page 43: ...ng this mode overrides all other RS232 protocol settings and forces 1200 baud 8 bits per character 1 stop bit and no handshaking The AdderLink performs an automatic conversion to convert PS 2 mouse signals to RS232 mouse signals if you use a suitable wiring adapter If you wish to use an RS232 mouse connection to your PC then we recommend that you use a controlling PS 2 mouse and the RS232 adapter ...

Page 44: ...1 connected to the XL unit and the local computer 2 connected to the XR unit This may be done by a keyboard hotkey combination or by using a three button PS 2 mouse or an IntelliMouse To switch between the remote 1 and local 2 computers the user simply holds down the central button or wheel button and presses the left hand button to change channel To use this feature it must first be enabled using...

Page 45: ...oth PS 2 and RS232 CPU connections When using PS 2 CPU connections the AdderLink will automatically configure itself to the type of mouse requested by the driver M1 M1 f f AdderLink Gold XR channels are not switchable by a 3 button Mouse or IntelliMouse default M2 M2 f f AdderLink Gold XR channels are switchable by a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse 4 3 Resetting all configuration options to their d...

Page 46: ...onnections to XL unit when used without the optional power adapter Keyboard monitor mouse speaker and microphone cables should not be longer than 2 metres Cable specification for connections to XR unit or to XL unit when used with the optional power adapter Keyboard monitor mouse speaker and microphone extension cables can be used to increase the distance from the AdderLink up to 10metres Most key...

Page 47: ...T style keyboard connector you will need a PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter 6 pin mini DIN female to 5 pin DIN male readily available For self powered operation of the XL unit without the optional power adapter the cables should be no longer than 3 metres For operation with the power adapter cables should be no longer than 20 metres RS232 serial mice these require a special converter to connect the RS2...

Page 48: ...uses the following pairs on the twisted pair RJ45 jack connector If your cable is terminated for networking use then it will probably be wired correctly for the AdderLink All four twisted pairs within the cable are used by the AdderLink Electrically the cables should be wired with pin 1 to pin 1 pin 2 to pin 2 3 to 3 4 to 4 5 to 5 6 to 6 7 to 7 and 8 to 8 BICC Brand Rex cables are particularly rec...

Page 49: ...uctors that are significantly more tightly twisted than the other three Unfortunately this varies between cable types and manufacturers If you do observe a colour separation effect at high screen resolutions and longer cable lengths then this may be improved by swapping the twisted pairs that are used within the cable To gain the best results the red green and blue AdderLink colour signals should ...

Page 50: ... Mouse end 9 pin male connector AdderLink end 9 pin male connector 2 3 3 2 4 6 5 5 7 8 6 4 8 7 RS232 cables for printer applications Computer to AdderLink RS232 cable for RS232 printer applications Computer end 9 pin female connector AdderLink end 9 pin male connector All lines connected straight through 1 1 2 2 3 3 etc AdderLink to printer with 25 way connector AdderLink end 9 pin male connector ...

Page 51: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 50 Appendix B Problem Solving Problem Video picture is lost during very high audio output Action Reduce the maximum audio output level ...

Page 52: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 51 Notes ...

Page 53: ...AdderLink Installation and Use Page 52 Notes ...

Page 54: ...ALLATION USE ADDERTechnology Limited Technology House TrafalgarWay Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SQ England T 44 0 1954 780044 F 44 0 1954 780081 sales addertec com www addertec com AL 10 02 V2 ADDER L Li in nk k ...

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