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Operation
Auto Mode
Auto Mode operates according to the following rules:
1.
When the CS-201/CS-221 is turned on it comes up in Auto Mode, and operates on a first-come-first-served basis. Both
Console LEDs are On; the Manual LED is Off.
2.
The first user to strike his keyboard has access to the computer. As soon as this occurs:
n
The CS-201/221, locks on to his console; during the time that he is locked on, the other user can not access the
computer;
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The Console LED that corresponds to his console turns On;
n
The Console LED for the other console turns Off.
3.
If the user who has access does not strike his keyboard or move his mouse before the
Timeout Period
(set with DIP
Switches 1 and 2), elapses:
n
The CS-201/CS-221 unlocks from his console;
n
The CS-201/CS-221 switches to Auto Mode;
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Both Console LEDs turn On (indicating that either console may access the computer);
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The Manual LED is Off (since the CS-201/CS-221 is in Auto Mode)
4.
A user may terminate his access by either hitting the
Left Shift Key
six times to switch the CS-201/CS-221 back to
Auto Mode, or by pressing the
Manual Button
to select the other console.
Manual Mode
Manual Mode is used to access the computer for a long period of time. It is invoked by repeated pressing of the Manual
Button until the Console LED for the desired console turns On.
Note: Pressing the Manual Button causes the CS-201/CS-221 to cycle to the next choice:
Auto Mode --> Console 1 --> Consolel 2 --> Auto Mode
When Manual Mode is invoked, the CS-201/CS-221 locks onto the selected console and prohibits the other console from
accessing the computer. The lock-on remains in effect until the Manual Button is pressed again.
Private Mode
Private Mode is provided for security reasons. When Private Mode is invoked, only Console 1 has access to the computer,
and the CS-201/CS-221 disables Console 2 from seeing its operations. To invoke Private Mode:
1.
Set DIP Switch 3 to the On position before turning on the CS-201/CS-221
2.
From the Console 1 keyboard, press the [Right Shift] key six times
To end Private Mode:
1.
From the Console 1 keyboard, press the [Right Shift] key six times, or
2.
Press the Manual Button.