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TABLE of CONTENTS

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Disclaimer ......................................................................................................... 1

About this manual............................................................................................. 1

Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................... 3

Front panel – model ML-2U.............................................................................. 4

Rear panel – model ML-2U .............................................................................. 5

Front panel – model ML-4U.............................................................................. 6

Rear panel – model ML-4U .............................................................................. 7

Front panel – model MLK-2U ........................................................................... 8

Rear panel – model MLK-2U ............................................................................ 9

Installation procedure ..................................................................................... 10

Step 1. Connecting the keyboards, monitors, and mice ............................. 10

Step 2. Connecting the computer .............................................................. 11

Step 3. Connecting the bus cable (model MLK-2U only)........................... 12

Step 4. Powering up the system ................................................................ 13

Step 5. Testing the system ........................................................................ 13

Dip Switch Settings......................................................................................... 14

Keyboard Command Detailed Descriptions ................................................... 16

Reset Command (Right Ctrl + R)................................................................ 16

Identify Rom Version (Right Ctrl + I) ........................................................... 16

Keep Command (Right Ctrl + K) ................................................................. 16

Send Null to mouse (Right Ctrl + N) ........................................................... 16

Enable command (Right Ctrl + E) ............................................................... 16

Disable command (Right Ctrl + D) .............................................................. 16

Freeze command (Right Ctrl + F) ............................................................... 16

Mode command (Right Ctrl + M + 1, 2, or 3 + Enter) ................................. 17

Typematic value command (Right Ctrl + A + value + Enter) ...................... 17

RS232 mouse type (Right Ctrl + Q + value + Enter) .................................. 18

Keyboard timeout (Right Ctrl + H + value + Enter) ..................................... 18

Screen blanking time (Right Ctrl + V + value + Enter)................................ 18

Power interruption .......................................................................................... 19

Video distance capability ................................................................................ 19

Rackmount kit................................................................................................. 20

TroubleShooting ............................................................................................. 21

Safety.............................................................................................................. 23

Maintenance and Repair ................................................................................ 24

Technical Support ....................................................................................... 24

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Page 1: ...10707 Stancliff Road Phone 281 933 7673 Houston Texas 77099 WWW ROSE COM INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...T INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS W...

Page 4: ...whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from a digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of industry Canada Le présent appareil ...

Page 5: ...13 Dip Switch Settings 14 Keyboard Command Detailed Descriptions 16 Reset Command Right Ctrl R 16 Identify Rom Version Right Ctrl I 16 Keep Command Right Ctrl K 16 Send Null to mouse Right Ctrl N 16 Enable command Right Ctrl E 16 Disable command Right Ctrl D 16 Freeze command Right Ctrl F 16 Mode command Right Ctrl M 1 2 or 3 Enter 17 Typematic value command Right Ctrl A value Enter 17 RS232 mouse...

Page 6: ...ackmount 20 Tables__ Page Table 1 Front panel model ML 2U 4 Table 2 Rear panel model ML 2U 5 Table 3 Front panel model ML 4U 6 Table 4 Rear panel model ML 4U 7 Table 5 Front panels model MLK 2U 8 Table 6 Rear panels model MLK 2U 9 Table 7 Dip Switch Settings 14 Table 8 Keyboard Commands 15 Table 9 Typematic Value 17 Table 10 Mouse translation 18 Table 11 Video distance capability 19 Appendices Pag...

Page 7: ...ing and configuring the unit connecting the computer and connecting the KVM stations Introduction Thank you for choosing Rose Electronics MultiStation for your multi user application Your new MultiStation is designed for a lifetime of trouble free operation It will streamline you computer access by allowing a single computer to be accessed by multiple user workstations on a first come first serve ...

Page 8: ...odel MLK 2U includes the MultiStation local unit a remote unit 2 power transformers and this installation and operation manual Note Cables are ordered separately See Appendix C Cables and rack mounts Cable requirements MultiStation connects to a computer with a computer CPU adapter cable and to each keyboard video monitor and mouse with a Keyboard Video Mouse KVM adapter cable These cables are mos...

Page 9: ...ustable video blanking timeout on each station Adjustable keyboard Typematic rate and delay on each station Automatic enable of PS 2 mouse when cable is reconnecting Supports XGA SVGA and VGA video Drives keyboard video and mouse signals up to 100 feet away Video resolution support up to 1280 x 1024 non interlaced video Status LED on front panel flashes every second to show on line status or when ...

Page 10: ...ne second flashing indicates the boards are communicating with one another Also flashes when keyboard or mouse activity occurs Remote Video LED When lit the CPU is sending video to KVM2 Keyboard video mouse KVM connectors Keyboard video monitor and mouse are connected at this port using a keyboard video mouse adapter cable The cable has a DB25 male at one end and appropriate connectors at the othe...

Page 11: ...diagnostics only Power switch Pressing the switch turns the unit on provided supplied power transformer is properly connected Power connector Power transformer included in package connects here This is not a keyboard input Power transformers are available for U S or international use Input voltage is 17VAC with center tap RS232 Power Power Connector Switch Connector ...

Page 12: ...two boards The one second flashing indicates the boards are communicating with one another Also flashes when keyboard or mouse activity occurs Remote Video LED When lit the CPU is sending video to KVM2 KVM3 and KVM4 Keyboard video mouse KVM connectors Keyboard video monitor and mouse are connected at this port using a keyboard video mouse adapter cable The cable has a DB25 male at one end and appr...

Page 13: ...iagnostics only Power switch Pressing the switch turns the unit on provided supplied power transformer is properly connected Power connector Power transformer included in package connects here This is not a keyboard input Power transformers are available for U S or international use Input voltage is 17VAC with center tap RS 232 Power Power Connector switch connector ...

Page 14: ...ommunicating with one another Also flashes when keyboard or mouse activity occurs Remote Video LED Only present on the local unit When lit the CPU is sending video to the remote unit Keyboard video mouse KVM connectors Keyboard video monitor and mouse are connected at this port using a keyboard video mouse adapter cable The cable has a DB25 male at one end and appropriate connectors at the other e...

Page 15: ...ar Panel Table 6 Rear panels model MLK 2U RS232 RS232 serial port for factory diagnostics only Power switch Pressing this switch turns the unit on or off Power Included power transformer connection Bus out in connection Bus cable connection for the local and remote unit LOCAL UNIT REMOTE UNIT ...

Page 16: ...d and whether you are using a PS 2 or serial mouse You should have the correct cable to match your equipment s connectors These cables are available where you purchased your MultiStation 1 1 Connect the KVM adapter cable s DB 25M connector to the DB 25F connector labeled KVM1 on the MultiStation front panel 1 2 Connect the keyboard mouse and monitor cables to the corresponding connectors on the KV...

Page 17: ...ary depending on the computer s keyboard and mouse connectors 2 1 Connect the CPU adapter cable s DB 25M connector to the DB 25F connector labeled CPU on the MultiStation front panel 2 2 Connect the keyboard mouse and monitor connectors on the CPU adapter cable to the corresponding ports on the computer Figure 8 Connecting the Computer MLK 2U Transmitter ML 4U ML 2U ...

Page 18: ...cal MultiStation and the remote unit 3 1 Connect one end of the bus cable to the local unit s BUS OUT 13W3F connector 3 2 Connect the other end of the bus cable to the remote unit s BUS IN 13W3F connector Figure 9 Connecting Bus Cable WARNING Avoid routing all cables near fluorescent lights air conditioning compressors or machinery that may create electrical interference For the best quality video...

Page 19: ...ard and mouse communications See Table 8 for the proper command sequence Step 5 Testing the system 5 1 With all cabling in place and power applied to all equipment all the KVM video monitors should show the computers video The default setting allows access to the computer from any KVM station 5 1 1 From KVM station 1 verify that the keyboard and mouse functions properly 5 1 2 Verify keyboard and m...

Page 20: ...tion Model ML 2U Model MK 4U Model MLK 2U 8 KVM 1 KVM 1 Local unit 7 KVM 2 KVM 2 Remote unit 6 No effect KVM 3 No effect 5 No effect KVM 4 No effect 1 4 No effect No effect No effect Example shown enables KVM 1 and KVM 3 and disables KVM 2 and KVM 4 Table 7 Dip Switch Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IMPORTANT OPERATION NOTES 1 To issue any keyboard command first press and release the right control key Ct...

Page 21: ...c PS 2 mouse Enable Ctrl E Enable keyboard monitor and mouse at other KVM stations Disable Ctrl D Disable keyboard monitor and mouse at other KVMs Freeze Ctrl F Disable only keyboard and mouse at the other KVM stations not video Keyboard mode Ctrl M x Enter x 1 2 or 3 Sets keyboard mode to mode 1 2 or 3 Typematic Value Ctrl A xxx xxx 0 to 127 Sets keyboard Typematic action See Table 9 RS232 Mouse ...

Page 22: ...keep command saves all current custom settings in non volatile memory and become the power up settings Send Null to mouse Right Ctrl N The Null command is used to re synchronize an out of sync PS 2 mouse This command is usually not necessary on the newer operating systems like Windows 95 98 NT and Unix If the PS 2 mouse does get out of sync issue this command to re sync it This command may need to...

Page 23: ... determined from Table 9 below This table shows the rate and delay values to use to determine the Typematic value Select a rate in keys sec and note the adjacent rate value Next select a delay in milliseconds and note the delay value Add the two values together and this will be the Typematic value to enter For example to use a rate of 16 0 keys sec and a delay of 500 millisecond delay the Typemati...

Page 24: ...Enter This is a very powerful feature that allows other KVM users to take keyboard and mouse control of a computer after a specific time of no keyboard or mouse activity by the active user The default value is 2 seconds and is loaded upon connecting to the computer and when any keyboard or mouse activity occurs Once keyboard and mouse activity is detected the other KVM stations keyboard and mouse ...

Page 25: ...resolution video longer distances Please contact Rose Electronics technical support for more details Z Micro coax cabling C Mini coax cabling 4 Perfect or near perfect unable to easily detect defects in screen 3 Very acceptable images clear small reflections around lettering depending upon color if you examine the screen closely you will find defects 2 Acceptable slightly fuzzy images readable tex...

Page 26: ... to the shelf with the provided mounting screws Secure the rack mount shelf to the rack using the appropriate size bolts nuts and lock washers The following guidelines should be observed when installing a Do not exceed the operating temperature of 0ο C to 45ο C b Do not block power supply vents or restrict airflow c Mechanical loading of the rack should be considered to prevent instability and pos...

Page 27: ...puter at boot up or the computer will not recognize a mouse present c If your computer uses a serial mouse make sure the right COM port is being used and the mouse driver syntax is correct 3 No video on KVM station s monitor a Video has been disabled by another KVM station b KVM monitor can not display the resolution from the computer Try connecting the monitor directly to the computer If the moni...

Page 28: ...hen the computer booted or application that uses the mouse was run Exit and re enter the application using the mouse or issue the reset command 7 PS 2 mouse gets out of sync a Reset the mouse Right Ctrl key R b Cabling was disturbed during mouse movement Issue the null command once or twice to re sync the mouse 8 Video fuzzy a Cable too long or wrong type Verify that the resolution and distance ma...

Page 29: ...e to them Use only power cords power adapter and connection cables designed for this Unit Use only a grounded three wire electrical outlet Keep objects that might damage this Unit and liquids that may spill clear from this Unit Liquids and foreign objects might come in contact with voltage points that could create a risk of fire or electrical shock Operate this Unit only when the cover is in place...

Page 30: ... or equivalent insured and shipped to Rose Electronics Attn RA__________ 10707 Stancliff Road Houston Texas 77099 USA Technical Support If you are experiencing problems or need assistance in setting up configuring or operating your MultiStation consult the appropriate sections of this manual If however you require additional information or assistance please contact the Rose Electronics Technical S...

Page 31: ...VAC CT 1 45A Connectors Power CPU KVM BUS IN OUT DIN5 DB25F 13W3F MLK 2U only Chassis Fully shielded black painted steel Controls Power on off switch 8 position dip switch Indicators Power LED Green Status LED Yellow Remote Video LED Yellow Appendix B Default Settings Setting Default Keyboard timeout 2 seconds Caps Numlock Scroll Numlock On Keyboard Mode 2 Screen Blank Time interval 0 off Typemati...

Page 32: ...S 2 MD6F Computer Adapter Cables CAB ZX0606Cxx VGA HD15M PS 2 MD6M PS 2 MD6M CAB CX0606Cxx UltraCable VGA HD15M PS 2 MD6M PS 2 MD6M Bus Cable CAB SMBxx Coax bus cable 13W3M to 13W3M xx cable length in feet Note Serial mouse and AT keyboard cables are available Contact your Rose Electronics representative for more information Rack Mount RM SV1 Black anodized 19 rack RM SV1 23 Black anodized 23 rack...

Page 33: ...MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL 27 STANDALONE 4 KVMs to 1 CPU Model ML 4U DISTRIBUTED 2 KVMs to 1 CPU Model MLK 2U STANDALONE 2 KVMs to 1 CPU Model ML 2U ...

Page 34: ...NOTES 28 MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL ...

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