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AdderLink X2-Series

Remote Extenders

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Summary of Contents for AdderLink X2 Dual Access

Page 1: ...T O L O C A L P O W E R www adder com T O L O C A L P O W E R www adder com REMOTE www adder com T O L O C A L P O W E R AdderLink X2 Series Remote Extenders ...

Page 2: ...using and exiting configuration mode 11 Password setting 12 Password override 12 Hot plugging and mouse restoration 13 Which restore setting do I use 13 Microsoft and Logitech specific mouse settings 13 Image controls sharpness and brightness 14 Skew adjustment X2 Silver and X2 Gold only 15 Miscellaneous settings 16 Flash upgrade 17 Stage A Download the upgrade files 17 Stage B Create a startup di...

Page 3: ...harpness and brightness settings to suit your own preferences Additionally the X2 Silver and X2 Gold models also feature Skew adjustment to counteract the effects of uneven lengths of twisted pair cables that are used to carry the video signals This table indicates the functional differences between the three variants within the X2 Series X2 X2 Silver X2 Gold Keyboard extension Video extension Mou...

Page 4: ...ction to RS232 serial device Connection to LOCAL module Power and signal activity indicator L O C A L w w w a d d e r c o m T O R E M O T E P O W E R LOCAL X2 module Connection from computer RS232 serial port Optional power supply connection Switch bank to determine certain modes and functions Connection to REMOTE module Multi cable connection from computer Power and signal activity indicator Mult...

Page 5: ...ut on the REMOTE unit LOCAL Switch 4 OFF Normal operation ON Suspend operation and reset the LOCAL module Use this setting momentarily to produce the same effect as removing and restoring power if incorrect operation has occurred Return the switch to the OFF position to allow normal operation to continue Installation The installation of the X2 Series extender set is straightforward and can best be...

Page 6: ...e REMOTE module that the next key to be pressed is a special configuration command for the module and is not to be passed to the computer system 2 OFF 3 OFF Hotkeys CTRL and SHIFT 2 OFF 3 ON Hotkeys ALT and SHIFT 2 ON 3 OFF Hotkeys CTRL and ALT 2 ON 3 ON Hotkeys disabled REMOTE Switch 4 This switch is reserved for future use Note When shipped all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will...

Page 7: ...1 ON 4 2 3 Rack mount Note The module switches are not accessible once it is inserted into the rack therefore check all settings before insertion 1 Place the rack securing plate available as a separate kit onto the front of the module and secure it with the two countersunk screws 2 Orient the module on its side so that its labelled face is the correct way up and the securing plate is facing away f...

Page 8: ...or MIC Pink or maroon Serial cable connection The X2 Series extender modules offer the option to attach an RS232 serial device such as a touch screen input via the remote link The link supports software or hardware handshaking up to a maximum baud rate of 56Kb s To make the serial connection between the LOCAL module and your computer system use the supplied serial link cable 1 Attach male connecto...

Page 9: ... connector from the twisted pair cable link into the socket marked TO LOCAL 2 Attach the output connector of the power supply to the socket at the front edge of the REMOTE module labelled POWER 3 If a serial connection is to be used attach the lead from your serial device to the 9 way male connector on the REMOTE module labelled Power supply connection 1 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied po...

Page 10: ...AL switch 3 ON stereo line in 1 Connect the microphone or stereo line input plug to the REMOTE module socket labelled Note Ensure that the setting of switch 3 on the LOCAL module matches the input to this socket OFF microphone ON stereo line input 2 Connect the speaker plug to the socket labelled Note When the X2 Gold REMOTE module is rack mounted the audio connections must be made after the modul...

Page 11: ...dules offer a viable security system to deter unauthorised use Once a password has been set a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals Only the correct password will reconnect the remote and local modules To lock the system 1 First set a password For further details please refer to the Password setting section in the Special configuration chapt...

Page 12: ...e also needed for computer tasks you can change them for another combination using switches 2 and 3 on the REMOTE module 2 OFF 3 OFF Hotkeys and default setting 2 OFF 3 ON Hotkeys and 2 ON 3 OFF Hotkeys and 2 ON 3 ON Hotkeys disabled Entering using and exiting configuration mode To enter and use configuration mode 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured hotkeys by default and along with Th...

Page 13: ...d unlocking the system section in the Installation and operation chapter Password override This mode allows you to override the password that has been set at the REMOTE module and place it into configuration mode so that a new one may be set This feature is particularly useful when passwords have been lost or forgotten To override the REMOTE password 1 Remove power from the REMOTE module 2 With po...

Page 14: ...usually state that it is an Intellimouse on its underside label Recognising an Intellimouse driver Before hot plugging your X2 Series extender modules or afterwards using only keyboard control access the Windows Control Panel and select either the Mouse option on Windows NT 2000 and XP or the System option on Windows 95 98 ME Look for the name of the driver which will usually include the words PS ...

Page 15: ...equence The speed of the sequence indicates the level of the sharpness adjustment currently applied the slower the rate the lower the level of sharpness being applied 2 While viewing the displayed high contrast screen image use the following keys to adjust the controls High contrast black character on white background Black or bright white shadow on the right indicates the need for sharpness adjus...

Page 16: ...ly Skew affects the horizontal placement of the colours and using this pattern it is much easier to discover which if any colours are being adversely affected by the twisted pair cable run 3 Simultaneously press the hotkeys by default and along with to enter configuration mode The three keyboard indicators Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock will now begin to flash in sequence 4 As appropriate pres...

Page 17: ...em is running an application that can display typed keys as screen characters e g a word processor or Windows Notepad The current firmware version will be written to the application in the form of the letter V followed by three numbers for example V201 means version 2 01 Reset all configuration options to default states Returns all user configurable options to the settings that are installed at ma...

Page 18: ...ropriate one X2GDLxxx HEX X2SLLxxx HEX X2STLxxx HEX these are the firmware files for the X2 Gold X2 Silver and X2 LOCAL modules respectively X2GDRxxx HEX X2SLRxxx HEX X2STRxxx HEX these are the firmware files for the X2 Gold X2 Silver and X2 REMOTE modules respectively Where xxx is the upgrade version number Now please follow Stage B Stage B Create a startup diskette For this stage you will need a...

Page 19: ... keyboard port of the computer Connect the other end of the cable to the keyboard port of the REMOTE module This is the only connection required 3 On the REMOTE module change switch 1 to the ON position 4 Attach the power supply unit to the POWER input of the REMOTE module and connect the mains lead to a nearby wall socket 5 Switch on the computer The upgrade process will start automatically and c...

Page 20: ...ing the factory default sharpness settings Please refer to the Image controls sharpness and brightness section in the Special Configuration chapter Temporarily disconnect the video link to the LOCAL module connect a monitor directly to the computer video port and check for a correct video image output The keyboard indicators are flashing between the Caps Lock and the Num Lock Scroll Lock and the c...

Page 21: ...elecommunications equipment Warning the power adapter contains live parts No user serviceable parts are contained within the 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 broke...

Page 22: ... 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 accordance with the manufact...

Page 23: ...o ADD0056 Adder Technology Limited Technology House Trafalgar Way Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1954 780044 Fax 44 0 1954 780081 Adder Corporation 29 Water Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States of America Tel 1 888 932 3337 Fax 1 888 275 1117 www ctxd com Documentation by ...

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