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X-KVM/P

X-KVM extender pair

X-KVM/R

X-KVM receiver only

X-KVM/T

X-KVM transmitter only

X-SC

Skew compensation unit

X-RMK-CHASSIS Rack mount chassis for X-Series products
X-PDM4

Rack mountable power distribution module

X-RMK-KVM/R

Rack mount securing plate for receiver

X-RMK-KVM/T

Rack mount securing plate for transmitter

X-RMK-SC

Rack securing plate for skew compensator

X-RMK-BLANK

Rack mount single slot blanking plate

X-RMK-BLANK4

Rack mount quad slot blanking plate

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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 2.7

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Page 1: ...ring plate for transmitter X RMK SC Rack securing plate for skew compensator X RMK BLANK Rack mount single slot blanking plate X RMK BLANK4 Rack mount quad slot blanking plate ADDER L Li in nk k X S E...

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Page 3: ...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 i...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...n 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 f...

Page 6: ...ions and setting user configurable options 24 2 9 Summary of X KVM functions and options 25 2 10 Other useful installation information 27 2 11 Hot plugging the X KVM into running systems and re enabli...

Page 7: ...M configuration options 40 5 1 Resetting all configuration options to their default state 40 5 2 Setting a mouse signalling protocol 40 6 Configuring and using the skew compensator 41 6 1 What is the...

Page 8: ...cument the AdderLink X Series KVM extender is commonly abbreviated to X KVM 1 1 AdderLink X KVM features Enables a keyboard monitor and mouse to be located up to 200 metres from a computer or KVM swit...

Page 9: ...5e and 6 cable The X KVM reports the cable skew present in your installation and optionally the required skew compensation settings Mixed AT PS2 keyboards and PS2 RS232 mice supported as standard Key...

Page 10: ...nk X Series Installation and Use Page 8 1 2 Product information Figure 1 AdderLink X Series KVM local transmitter Figure 2 AdderLink X Series KVM remote receiver All manuals and user guides at all gui...

Page 11: ...allation and Use Page 9 Figure 3 AdderLink X Series skew compensator optional Figure 4 AdderLink X Series rack mount chassis and securing plates optional All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 12: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 10 Figure 5 AdderLink X Series power distribution module part code X PDM4 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 13: ...ch 8 Self adhesive rubber feet AdderLink X Series KVM remote receiver package contents part code X KVM R Quantity Description 1 AdderLink remote receiver unit 1 Instruction manual 1 Power adapter for...

Page 14: ...ing X RMK Quantity Description 1 Rack mount securing plate 2 Counter sunk screws for fixing the plate to the X Series module 1 Pan head screw for fixing the plate to the rack mount chassis AdderLink X...

Page 15: ...ndard VGA SVGA 15 pin connector that will work when connected directly to your computer X KVM supports low and high resolution monitors A standard AT or PS 2 style keyboard If you are using an AT keyb...

Page 16: ...a rack securing plate for each local or remote module that you wish to rack mount Part codes for these securing plates are Rack securing plate for X KVM local module X RMK KVM T Rack securing plate fo...

Page 17: ...using cables that are longer than 5 metres or are connecting to a lower powered device such as some types of keyboard video mouse switch an optional power adapter may be required When using the option...

Page 18: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 16 Figure 6 A typical X KVM extender application All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 19: ...s supplied in a default state that is suitable for most applications By default the automatic compensation mode is selected In this mode the video compensation amplifiers will be automatically adjuste...

Page 20: ...sition for normal operation This switch is used to set the X KVM remote unit into upgrade mode so that new firmware can be downloaded into its flash program memory REMOTE unit Switches 2 and 3 These s...

Page 21: ...e remote unit will go directly into compensation configuration mode at power on This enables a password locked remote unit to be reset See section 4 6 for further details LOCAL unit Switch 4 This swit...

Page 22: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 20 Figure 7 X KVM remote module option switches All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 23: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 21 Figure 8 X KVM local module option switches All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 24: ...d that you fine tune the amplifiers manually To do this use the following procedure STEP 1 Enter video compensation mode by pressing the HOTKEYS together with f on the keyboard connected to the remote...

Page 25: ...the video compensation coarse adjustment 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 comp...

Page 26: ...cted using option switch 4 then the X KVM will automatically calculate and store a new compensation setting the next time the remote unit is powered on or reset To stop this happening and keep your ma...

Page 27: ...command sequence the num caps and scroll lock lights will all 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...

Page 28: ...gth difference skew between the twisted pairs that are carrying the video colour signals between the local and remote units Also reports the best settings for a skew compensation unit if needed The co...

Page 29: ...mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted Keyboard and mouse mode switching The X KVM keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by the connected...

Page 30: ...be used as a guide Note that the mouse reset functions predict the likely mouse resolution settings but may not restore the speed or sensitivity of the mouse exactly as they were when the PC original...

Page 31: ...Adder SmartView XPro KVM switches The X KVM remote receiver is compatible with the extender ports fitted to Adder SmartView XPro KVM switches A typical installation using an X KVM remote receiver and...

Page 32: ...lows X Series module Rack securing plate X KVM local transmitter X RMK KVM T X KVM remote receiver X RMK KVM R X SC skew compensator unit X RMK SC Each rack securing plate is provided with two counter...

Page 33: ...units then it is undesirable to use separate power supplies for each of these modules The X Series power distribution module part code X PDM4 may be used to power these units and create a neater insta...

Page 34: ...for the 19 inch rack mount chassis The 19 inch rack mount chassis may be populated with any mixture of X Series modules Each chassis will house up to 16 modules If the chassis is not fully populated t...

Page 35: ...on and immediately establish a link to the remote computer attached to the local unit If a security password has been set then the X KVM remote unit will not display any video The X KVM will indicate...

Page 36: ...n with NUM and SCROLL off and finally the SCROLL 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...

Page 37: ...board and mouse from the computer that they are currently controlling This will cause some monitors to go into standby mode or switch off The video signal can be re enabled by selecting a computer usi...

Page 38: ...5 Entering and exiting video compensation configuration mode The X KVM s video compensation and user selectable options and functions are accessed in compensation configuration mode To enter this mode...

Page 39: ...o CTRL and SHIFT then pressing the following key combination would cause the X KVM remote unit to lock bjL When the remote unit is locked the video is switched off and the keyboard and mouse are disco...

Page 40: ...en you next power on the remote unit it will go straight into configuration mode allowing you to clear or change the password You will then need to set option switch 3 on the local unit back to its de...

Page 41: ...39 The version number will be reported on the computer screen as the letter V followed by three numbers For example if the X KVM reports V118 then the firmware version is 1 18 All manuals and user gui...

Page 42: ...ll also clear the password but you will not change the video compensation setting F8 f 5 2 Selecting a mouse signalling protocol Most mouse drivers are compatible with Microsoft mice and so a Microsof...

Page 43: ...causing the picture clarity to be reduced A typical characteristic of this colour split effect is a red green or blue shadow around bright white objects The skew compensator removes this colour split...

Page 44: ...eceiver as shown in figure 11 For the technically minded The X Series KVM extender will report the length difference between the pairs that are used to carry the red green and blue colour signals see...

Page 45: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 43 Figure 11 Installing the skew compensator All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 46: ...e switches to the OFF position STEP 2 Ensure that the video picture is correctly compensated see section 2 7 If the video picture is not correctly compensated then the reported skew settings may be le...

Page 47: ...RTEST twisted pair The other reported lengths indicated the difference between the twisted pair used to carry the colour signal and the shortest twisted pair The second section of the report indicates...

Page 48: ...elay to the twisted pairs that carry the RED and GREEN colours respectively Other KVM extenders may carry colour signals on different twisted pairs The delays added by the various switches are as show...

Page 49: ...delayed colour will be seen on the right hand side of the white square Once you have determined which set of switches controls which colour you can switch all the switches OFF and observe the picture...

Page 50: ...S disk can be created from Windows XP by selecting My Computer right clicking on the A disk icon selecting Format and then selecting Create an MS DOS startup disk To upgrade the X KVM s firmware STEP...

Page 51: ...pgrade has completed switch off your computer and disconnect the local transmitter Set option switch 1 back to the OFF position STEP 5 connecting the remote receiver Power down your computer Power dow...

Page 52: ...ng the flash upgrade process STEP 6 upgrading the remote receiver Set the X KVM s option switch 1 to the ON position Power the X KVM remote receiver by connecting the power adapter Insert the DOS disk...

Page 53: ...Cable specification for connections from the remote unit to the keyboard monitor and mouse Ideally keyboard monitor and mouse cables should not be longer than 10 metres Many keyboards and mice will al...

Page 54: ...for connection to PCs 2 metres VADD PS2 5M Cable for connection to PCs 5 metres Adapters VSA2 keyboard adapter If your PC has a 5 pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS 2 to AT keyboar...

Page 55: ...n Cables should be no longer than 30 metres NOTE There are several common wiring specifications for 6 pin mini DIN to 9 pin serial adapters If you have an adapter that has been supplied with a mouse i...

Page 56: ...rLink 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...

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