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AdderLink X-Series 

Installation and Use 

Page 31 

Figure 10 — Rack mounting X-Series modules

 

 

3.2 Installing and using the rack mountable power distribution 

module 

 

If you are rack mounting multiple X-KVM/R 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 

installation. The power distribution module enables you to power up to 4 X-KVM/R 

units from the single power adapter supplied with the power distribution module. 

Summary of Contents for X-KVM/P

Page 1: ...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 ADDER L Li in nk k...

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Page 3: ...ee indoor 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 A...

Page 4: ...ll in 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 yo...

Page 5: ...e the 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 experience...

Page 6: ...lly 22 2 8 Performing special functions 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...

Page 7: ...mware version 38 5 X KVM 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 compensa...

Page 8: ...nder Throughout this document 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...

Page 9: ...rtain types of Category 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 su...

Page 10: ...AdderLink 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...

Page 11: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 9 Figure 3 AdderLink X Series skew compensator optional Figure 4 AdderLink X Series rack mount chassis and securing plates optional...

Page 12: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 10 Figure 5 AdderLink X Series power distribution module part code X PDM4...

Page 13: ...a computer or KVM switch 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 manu...

Page 14: ...plates Part codes starting 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 mo...

Page 15: ...A A monitor with a standard 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 y...

Page 16: ...hassis part code X RMK CHASSIS and 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...

Page 17: ...nnecting to a computer 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 require...

Page 18: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 16 Figure 6 A typical X KVM extender application...

Page 19: ...g the X KVM The X KVM is 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 b...

Page 20: ...is switch to the OFF position 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 S...

Page 21: ...h is set to the ON position then the 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 de...

Page 22: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 20 Figure 7 X KVM remote module option switches...

Page 23: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 21 Figure 8 X KVM local module option switches...

Page 24: ...ure quality we recommend 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...

Page 25: ...e adjustment Decreases 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 yo...

Page 26: ...deo compensation mode has been selected 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 s...

Page 27: ...ing the first key of a 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...

Page 28: ...layouts reports the length 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 compensatio...

Page 29: ...ack in provided that a 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 req...

Page 30: ...The following table may 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 we...

Page 31: ...stance 2 12 Using the X KVM R with 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...

Page 32: ...uring plates are as follows 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 pr...

Page 33: ...nting multiple X KVM R 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 an...

Page 34: ...er 3 3 Blanking plates 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 i...

Page 35: ...remote unit will power 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 T...

Page 36: ...ROLL off Then the CAPS lock comes on 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 vi...

Page 37: ...and disconnects the keyboard 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 s...

Page 38: ...ress bj0 release 0bj 4 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...

Page 39: ...f the hotkeys are set to 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 keybo...

Page 40: ...tion see section 2 6 When 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 lo...

Page 41: ...X Series Installation and Use Page 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 versi...

Page 42: ...ir default state you will 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...

Page 43: ...e will appear to split 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 rem...

Page 44: ...ransmitter and remote receiver 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 b...

Page 45: ...AdderLink X Series Installation and Use Page 43 Figure 11 Installing the skew compensator...

Page 46: ...s shown in figure 11 but set all the 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 t...

Page 47: ...r is carried by the SHORTEST 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...

Page 48: ...tch banks B and C add delay 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 vario...

Page 49: ...such as Paint then the 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...

Page 50: ...ctions For example a DOS 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...

Page 51: ...performed automatically When the upgrade 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...

Page 52: ...the keyboard port during 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 adap...

Page 53: ...ini DIN male converter 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 key...

Page 54: ...ngth VADD PS2 2M Cable 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 ne...

Page 55: ...serial mouse connection 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...

Page 56: ...5 or better specification The AdderLink 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 th...

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