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CE680 / CE690 User Manual

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About this Manual

This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It 
covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of 
the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction, 

introduces you to the CE680 / CE690 system. Its 

purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel 
components are described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, 

describes the steps that are necessary to 

quickly and safely set up your installation. 

Chapter 3, Operation, 

explains the fundamental concepts involved in 

operating the CE680 / CE690

Chapter 5, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, 

explains how to use this 

utility to upgrade the CE680 / CE690's firmware with the latest available 
versions.

An Appendix, 

provides specifications and other technical information 

regarding the CE680 / CE690.

Summary of Contents for CE680

Page 1: ...DVI Optical KVM Extender CE680 CE690 User Manual www aten com...

Page 2: ...the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be...

Page 3: ...ctive following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages re...

Page 4: ...em contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and or any of the devices connected to it Features m...

Page 5: ...bles 3 Operating Systems 4 Components 5 CE680L CE690L Local Unit Front View 5 CE680R CE690R Remote Unit Front View 6 CE680 CE690 Local Remote Unit Rear View 7 2 Hardware Setup Mounting 9 Installation...

Page 6: ...oard 23 Sun Keyboard 24 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Methods 25 Single Unit Mode 26 Local and Remote Mode 29 Upgrade Succeeded 31 Upgrade Failed 32 Appendix Safety Instructions 33 General 33...

Page 7: ...atures and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup describes the steps that are necessary to quickly and safely set up your installation C...

Page 8: ...n Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered l...

Page 9: ...s such as 10 point multi touch displays which can be useful when dealing with highly interactive applications The CE680 CE690 allows access to a computer system from both local and remote consoles USB...

Page 10: ...generic touchscreen including devices up to 10 point multi touch to accommodate highly interactive applications no extra drivers needed Easy to install no software required connecting cables to the d...

Page 11: ...keyboard Microphone and speaker ports optional 1 USB port for the Touchscreen panel device optional Cables For optimal signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use th...

Page 12: ...Computer to Local Unit CE680L CE690L 5 m Local Unit CE680L CE690L to Remote Unit CE680R CE690R 600 m CE680 20 km CE690 Remote Unit CE680R CE690R to monitor 5 m OS Version Windows 2000 2003 2008 XP Vi...

Page 13: ...that connects to your computer 2 RS 232 Serial Port Connect the RS 232 cable from your computer into this port 3 USB Type B Port Connect the USB cable from your computer to this port if using a touch...

Page 14: ...eration Mode Pushbutton The Auto Remote pushbutton toggles between the Operating Modes available from the Remote Console Auto both the Local and Remote Consoles can control the system Remote only the...

Page 15: ...Audio Ports Speakers Mic These mini stereo ports are for the speakers green and microphone pink 5 USB Port for Touch Panel Connect a USB touchscreen panel device to this port Note Only generic touch...

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Page 17: ...the bracket into any convenient location on the rack Note These screws are not provided We recommend that you use M5 x 12 Phillips Type I cross recessed type screws 1 Important safety information reg...

Page 18: ...propriate ports on the local computer Each connector is marked with an appropriate icon to indicate which it is Note If you are combining the CE680 CE690 with a KVM switch the other end of the DVI KVM...

Page 19: ...on the local unit 8 Optional Connect a Hardware Software Controller to the RS 232 Serial port on the remote unit Touchscreen Panel Function Steps 9 10 are for connecting managing a touchscreen panel...

Page 20: ...CE680 CE690 User Manual 12 Installation Diagrams Front View 1 Custom KVM cable set Local PC 7 7 2 CE680L CE690L CE680R CE690R 8 8 9...

Page 21: ...w Note The serial port on the CE680L CE690L connects to the computer the serial port on the CE680R CE690R connects to a serial device optional 6 CE680L CE690L Fiber Optic cable CE680R CE690R Touchscre...

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Page 23: ...0 CE690 DVI Optical KVM Extender has three operating modes Local Auto and Remote as described in the table below Mode Description Local Only the local console has KVM access The remote console s keybo...

Page 24: ...Mode Likewise if the system is in Remote Mode the Local unit s selection switch is inactive the Local operator cannot take over control The Local selection switch only becomes active after the Remote...

Page 25: ...o Auto operating mode and LED steady turns off Turns off when the remote console is active the Remote LED turns on Flashes when in Auto operating mode Remote Green Lights when the remote console is ac...

Page 26: ...ATEN Firmware upgrade utility to do the firmware upgrade Note Do these steps for the Local and Remote units individually Single Unit Mode page 26 To upgrade the units together see Local and Remote Mo...

Page 27: ...Hotkey Setting Mode HSM Invoking HSM To invoke HSM CE680L CE690L only do the following Control and F12 Keys 1 Hold down the Ctrl key 2 Press and release the F12 key 3 Release the Ctrl key Ctrl F12 Num...

Page 28: ...sections that follow can be input At the conclusion of some hotkey operations you automatically exit hotkey mode With some operations you must exit manually To exit HSM manually press Esc or Spacebar...

Page 29: ...ollows 1 Invoke HSM see page 19 2 Press and release the appropriate Function key see table Note 1 The brackets indicate the keys you should press Simply press the indicated keys do not type the bracke...

Page 30: ...on H Toggles between the default Ctrl F12 and alternate Num Lock Hotkey invocation keys F1 Sets the PC compatible keyboard operating platform for the port that currently has the KVM focus F2 Sets the...

Page 31: ...mulation mappings are listed in the table below Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard Shift Shift Ctr...

Page 32: ...er keys The corresponding functions are shown in the table below Note When using key combinations press and release the first key Ctrl then press and release the activation key PC Keyboard Sun Keyboar...

Page 33: ...aten com Upgrade Methods You can upgrade the CE680 CE690 firmware using the following methods Single Unit Mode Upgrade the CE680L CE690L Local Unit or CE680R CE690R Remote Unit individually Local and...

Page 34: ...hing 4 Use a Serial RS 232 cable to connect a COM port on your computer to the CE680L CE690L or CE680R CE690R RS 232 port Note The Serial RS 232 cable is not provided in the package Starting the Upgra...

Page 35: ...cally selected for upgrade 4 Click Next to perform the upgrade If you enabled Check Firmware Version the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that th...

Page 36: ...ighlight color of the device name in the Device List panel also changes as follows Green the device is being prepared for upgrade Blue firmware upgrade is in progress Magenta firmware upgrade is succe...

Page 37: ...690L s Optical In Out ports 3 Plug in the power adapter and power on the CE680R CE690R 4 Push and hold the Operation Mode pushbutton on the CE680L CE690L front panel This enables the Local Remote Unit...

Page 38: ...irmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears The Utility inspects your installation The Local and Remote Units are listed in the Device List panel and automatically selected for upgrade Note 1 You can...

Page 39: ...talls the upgrade files without checking whether or not they are a higher level As the upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown...

Page 40: ...de Succeeded screen does not appear then the upgrade failed to complete successfully You should repeat the upgrade procedure from the beginning For the Local and Remote Unit upgrade mode upgrading bot...

Page 41: ...ntilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The...

Page 42: ...nts or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occu...

Page 43: ...out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload...

Page 44: ...beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at th...

Page 45: ...board 1 x USB Type A Female White Video 1 x DVI D Female White Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female White Speakers 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Green Mic 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female Pink USB Touchscreen panel 1...

Page 46: ...RH Non condensing Physical Properties Housing Metal Weight 1 10 kg 1 08 kg Dimensions L x W x H 21 50 x 16 29 x 4 18 cm Function CE680L CE690L CE680R CE690R Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRE...

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