Moving the label – F6
Position the OSD label anywhere on the screen.
To position the OSD label from the Main window, navigate to the desired computer using the Up and
Down arrow keys. Press
F6
. The selected screen image and Identification label will appear. Use the
arrow keys to move the label to the desired position. Press
Esc
to save and exit.
Using the Control software
As an alternative to the OSD you can operate the SCOUTutp system with the Control software located
on the Documentation CD. With the OSD you operate the system and view the computer screens on
the same monitor. The Control software requires 2 monitors 1 for the software and 1 to view the
computer screens.
With the Control software you can:
-View computers
-Edit OSD Settings
-Save configurations for future use
-Read and write configurations to the SCOUTutp Switch
Control software system requirements
Pentium 166 or higher computer, 16Mb RAM, Windows 98 and later, a free Serial port
Connecting the serial download cable
To run the software, connect the serial cable to the computer containing the software, and to the
SCOUTutp.
Note!
The system must be fully connected BEFORE running the Control software.
Failure to connect the system first will lead to the software working in demo mode.
To install the software:
Insert and start the Documentation CD.
¾
Choose SCOUTutp RS232 Control. The SCOUTutp RS232 Control window appears.
¾
Choose Install SCOUTutp Control Software. Once installed, a shortcut icon appears on the
Desktop.
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Double-click the icon to run the software. Or choose Start / Programs / SCOUTutp Control /
SCOUTutp Control.
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To run the software from the CD:
¾
Choose Run SCOUTutp switch Control Software from CD.
If the Security feature is activated, the software requires a password.
Selecting a Com port (Serial port)
During the Setup process you will be prompted to choose a Com port. Choose the Com port to which
the serial download cable is connected. Failure to select the correct Com port will result in the
software running in demo mode. Once Setup is complete the Control window appears.
Computer icons
Icon Meaning
Icon
Meaning
Computer is connected
and switched on
Computer that you are presently
connected to
Computer is switched
off or unconnected
Connected and switched on
computer with a Local Workstation
attached and presently being used
locally. After remaining idle for the
Timeout period, it changes to
yellow
.
When you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the system,
including the security access Settings.
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