VETRA
Systems Corporation 275-J Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA
Tel: 631-434-3185 Fax: 631-434-3516
www.vetra.com e-mail: [email protected]
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OPERATION
1. Power Up Sequence
There is no power supply supplied with the Splitter/Multiplexer. The Splitter/Multiplexer derives its power when the PC is
powered on. A Power Jack marked “+5VDC IN” on the backpanel of the Splitter/Multiplexer is provided in case an external
power supply is needed. A separate power source may be required if the keyboards and PS/2 mice being used draw more
current than can be provided by the PC. If a separate power source is required we recommend the VIP-210 (+5Vdc 2A reg.
110 – 240 Vac 50 – 60 Hz) an external wall supply, which may be purchased from Vetra separately. It is also recommended
that the power supply be connected to an AC power source that has a power on/off switch.
Note:
Some of the new Internet keyboards require as much as 500 ma and the new Optical PS/2 mice require as
much as 100 ma to operate.
When the PC is powered up, you may observe random selection of the “ACTIVE STATION” leds on the front panel of the
Splitter/Multiplexer for a few seconds. This is normal. The Splitter/Multiplexer is initializing each of the input devices. The order
and final selected station depends on the response time of each device.
2. Workstation Selection (not available on the KS Models)
To switch from one Workstation to another there must be a 3 - 5 second delay between keyboard and or mouse inputs from
one Workstation before the Multiplexer recognizes keyboard and/or mouse inputs of the next Workstation. Note that the front
panel "ACTIVE STATION" leds of the Multiplexer will switch to the Workstation currently being used.
3. Lock and Release (not available on the KS Models)
Either Workstation has the option of locking out the other Workstation for uninterrupted input to the PC. To accomplish this
the user must first be the current ACTIVE STATION, then by pressing and releasing the
Left Shift
key
three
times he will lock
out the other Workstation’s (keyboard and mouse inputs), but the monitor will be viewing the same image. To release this
feature the same Workstation that activated the lock out must press and release the
Right Shift
key
three
times. This will set
the Multiplexer back to the 3 - 5 second delay between Workstations.
4. Key Switch Selection (KS Models only)
The key switch option of the Multiplexer allows lockout tagout of a Workstation with key removal. The operator selects which
Workstation (1 or 2) to be active with the PC. The other Workstation is locked out from communication to the PC but the
monitor(s) view the same image at all times. There is no active selection thru the keyboard and/or mouse inputs as mentioned
above. To select a Workstation, you must use the key.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical
Model Number
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
VIP-882-KM
2.63" (6.68 cm)
6.06" (15.39 cm)
6.32" (16.05 cm)
1 lb. 1 oz.
VIP-882-KM-KS
2.63" (6.68 cm)
6.06" (15.39 cm)
6.32" (16.05 cm)
1 lb. 2 oz.
VIP-882-KMV
2.63" (6.68 cm)
6.06" (15.39 cm)
6.32" (16.05 cm)
1 lb. 3 oz.
VIP-882-KMV-KS
2.63" (6.68 cm)
6.06" (15.39 cm)
6.32" (16.05 cm)
1 lb. 4 oz.
VIP-882-KMV2
3.38" (8.59 cm)
6.06" (15.39 cm)
6.32" (16.05 cm)
1 lb. 6 oz.
VIP-882-KMV2-KS
3.38" (8.59 cm)
6.06" (15.39 cm)
6.32" (16.05 cm)
1 lb. 7 oz.
Environmental
Operating Temp:
5 to 104 deg. F (-15 - 40 deg. C)
Storage Temp:
-4 to 122 deg. F (-20 - 50 deg. C)
