TruLink™ VGA and PS/2 KVM USER MANUAL
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1. F4 The KVM focus would go to the computer connected to port 4 12 Auto Scan Mode In addition to manually invoking Auto Scan Mode discussed on page 11 the 52042 also provides hotkey invocation e To invoke Auto Scan Mode using hotkeys instead of manually enter the following combination Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A Enter e While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of their use e To exit Auto Scan Mode press Esc or Spacebar The KVM focus stays with the last port that was accessed under Auto Scan Mode Appendix Hotkey Summary Table The hotkey functions are summarized in the following table Hotkey Action Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Y Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the focus to the next port on the installation 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 1 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock J Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the focus to the previous port on the installation 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 4 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Fn Where Fn represents a function key from F1 to F4 that corresponds to the KVM port 1 to 4 When you enter the combination the KVM focus goes directly to the port that corresponds to the function key For example if you were to enter the following combination Scroll Lock Scroll Lock F4 The KVM focus2. positive and the outside negative 5 Turn on the power to the computers Note The default setting is to link to the first computer you turn on pe x an K f H 0 H H i a Jg 4 SIS Operation LED Display The information provided by the front panel LED activity is explained in the following table Activity Explanation Off Port is not selected On Steady The computer connected to the LED s corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus On Flashing The computer connected to the LED s corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode Manual Port Selection With manual port selection you simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the unit s front panel to give the KVM focus to its corresponding port The port s Port LED lights to indicate that it has the KVM focus Pressing and holding buttons 1 and 2 for more than 3 seconds invokes Auto Scan Mode Auto Scan Mode allows you to automatically cycle through the ports at regular 5 seconds intervals so that you can monitor the computer activity without having to constantly switch ports yourself When a port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode its corresponding Port LED flashes While Auto Scan Mode is
3. would go to the computer connected to port 4 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A Invokes Auto Scan Mode Enter Esc or Spacebar Exits Auto Scan Mode 14 Specifications ee a e KVM 4 x SPHD 15 F Yellow LEDs 2 x Selected Port Green 4 x Selected Port Green Power Adapter DC9V 300mA Environment Operation Temperature 0 50 Storage Temperature 20 60 Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing Dimensions L x W x H cm 12 5 x 8 0 x 4 2 20 0 x 8 0 x 4 2 15 Troubleshooting Resolution and or bandwidth set too high Symptom Possible Cause Action Loose cables Check all cable connections to make sure Keyboard they are completely seated in their sockets Ancor Switch is in Auto 1 Press a port selection switch to manually Mouse Not Responding Scan Mode exit Auto Scan Mode 2 Press Esc or Spacebar to hotkey exit Auto Scan Mode Keyboard Mouse Unplug the keyboard mouse from the needs to be reset Console Keyboard Port then plug it back in Mouse set to serial Some mice can be set to act as a PS 2 or a mode serial mouse Make sure the mouse is set to PS 2 mode Incorrect mouse Check your Device Manager to be sure that driver the correct driver for your mouse obtained from the manufacturer or supplied by the operating system has been installed Because of the wide variety of mouse driver standards for the modern series of mice the ones with the extra buttons and wheels thi
4. S CORRECT BEFORE USE 17 FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with 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 required to correct the interference at his own expense RoHS This product is ROHS compliant Cables ToGo www cablestogo com 1500 Webster Street Dayton Ohio 45404 1 800 287 2843 re ce Z Notes Notes
5. Sr rert r Meng Geary TruLink VGA and PS 2 KVM USER MANUAL Part 52041 Part 52042 Contents ait Aee UTS HON EEA EAN EEEE S 2 OVETVIEW Arrese e EEEE E E EER ATE EE E E ii 2 Package COntentS eee 3 PREQUINEMMCIIES chores eee ee 4 e eln eT sscisecseazarercoesneodanttace nim EO EEEE CEE die TEE ANURS 4 9 enle saci ieee sec fa tact tee Ant 2G tec hina eee axed ot ata 4 Cables srenctieaniat rE a hati EARE a A Mente 4 Safety Instruciion sss eee eee eee eee 5 Hardware Setup eee ee eee 7 Sell 7 Sa TAT TTT 8 Installation saos raned inp RST O Gd eZ i SE 9 OBC TALON oniran a sa E E E E E hee teselts 11 LED Display lt cT 2225 TRET Era 229 e aaaeei ait 11 Manual Port Seleccions eee ee 11 Hotkey Port Selection cccccccssseeeeeeeceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeaes 12 Port Selection ese e 12 Auto Scan Mode sss eee 12 APPENA TTT 14 Hotkey Summary Table eee eee 14 SPCCIIGALONS deca sexes wensiddstocrtacceasisncetentacerdserperedeasabiatsiadits 15 Troubleshooting ces hes ahaa ghee eal dat hl clea 16 Getting TSU site ce eee een eee 16 Limited Warranty ee eee ee eee eee 17 User NOUGE kerosini e A E E 17 FCG Information searen ieis a aE E E 18 OI E E a a e Aouycetesdagdunstan 18 Introduction Overview The TruLink VGA and PS 2 KVM delivers performance and value to your desktop By controlling multiple computers from a single PS 2 keyboard VGA monitor and PS 2 mouse console the TruLink VGA KVM eliminates
6. ce merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For further inquiries please contact your direct vendor User Notice All information documentation and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any of the manufacturer s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective 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 resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING I
7. in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of their use To exit Auto Scan Mode press any port selection switch The KVM focus goes to the port that corresponds to the switch you pressed 11 Hotkey Port Selection Hotkey port selection allows you to directly access a computer from the keyboard instead of having to manually switch to it with the port selection switches For both the 52041 and 52042 KVMs hotkey operations begin by tapping the Scroll Lock key twice Port Selection e For the two port 52041 tapping Scroll Lock Scroll Lock toggles the KVM focus between the two ports e For the four port 52042 hotkey port switching is explained in the table below Hotkey Action Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Y Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the focus to the next port on the installation 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 1 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock J Brings the KVM focus from the port that currently has the focus to the previous port on the installation 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 1 to 4 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Fn Where Fn represents a function key from F1 to F4 that corresponds to the KVM port 1 to 4 When you enter the combination the KVM focus goes directly to the port that corresponds to the function key For example if you were to enter the following combination Scroll Lock Scroll Lock
8. les page 4 for details Installation 1 A Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 5 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting has been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Refer to the installation diagrams on the next page the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps indicated below as you do the following 1 Plug the Console Adapter Cable into the Console Port Connector on the rear panel of the switch 2 Plug your keyboard monitor and mouse into their respective connectors on the Console Adapter Cable The connectors are color coded and marked with an appropriate icon for easy identification 3 Use the custom KVM cable sets described in the Cables section page 4 to connect KVM Ports to the monitor keyboard and mouse ports of the computers you are installing 4 If you choose to use external power plug the power adapter into an AC power source then plug the power adapter cable into the unit s Power Jack Note Under ordinary circumstances the switch doesn t require external power If for some reason you find that the quality deteriorates when using long cables for example you may want to use the included power adapter If you lose your power adapter and need a replacement the power adapter should be DC9V 300mA with the inside
9. nsion cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes e To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies observe the following guidelines If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points 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 occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Only adjust those con
10. s unit only supports all of the extra features of the Microsoft Intellimouse It supports the scroll wheel function of most other mice Switch needs to be Turn off the computers wait the computers reset back on Video Loose cables Check all cable connections to make sure Problems they are completely seated in their sockets This unit supports VGA SVGA Multisync and XGA interlaced with resolutions of up to 2048x1536 1 This unit is designed to work with PS 2 keyboards and mice XT 84 key and AT keyboards will not work Serial mice will not work 2 Some notebooks notably the IBM Thinkpad and Toshiba Tecra have trouble when their mouse and keyboard ports are used simultaneously To avoid this only connect the mouse port or the keyboard port If you connect the mouse port you will need to use the notebook s keyboard when the notebook becomes the active computer Getting Help If you need to contact Cables To Go technical support with a problem visit our website at www cablestogo com 16 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performan
11. the expense of having to purchase separate console components for each computer The space those extra components would take up is also eliminated in addition to the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another The TruLink VGA KVM supports superior video quality up to 2048 x 1536 for even the most demanding video applications All cables are included so there is nothing more to buy There is no better way to save time and money than with a TruLink VGA and PS 2 KVM e Reduce redundancies and costs by using only one keyboard mouse and monitor for several computers e Easy to install no software required connecting cables to the computers is all it takes e Switch between the computers manually via the push button port selection switches or with hotkey combinations entered from the keyboard e Superior video quality up to 2048 x 1536 e Compatible with all PC compatible operating platforms e Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice e Power on detection automatically switches to the first powered on port e Auto scan function to monitor computer operation e LED display for easy status monitoring e Hot pluggable add or remove computers without powering down the switch e Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock states are saved and restored when switching e Keyboard and mouse emulation for error free computer booting e All cables included so there is no
12. them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device e Do not place the device on any unstable surface cart stand table etc If the device falls serious damage will result e Do not use the device near water e Do not place the device near or over radiators or heat registers e The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect against overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered e The device should never be placed on a soft surface bed sofa rug etc as this will block its ventilation openings Likewise the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided e Never spill liquid of any kind on the device e Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning e The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company e Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over e If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the exte
13. thing more to buy Package Contents The 52041 52042 package consists of TruLink 2 or 4 Port VGA and PS 2 KVM User Manual 2 1 2m PS 2 KVM cable 2 1 8m PS 2 KVM cable 52042 only 1 Console adapter cable 4 Footpad 9V DC power adapter Y NY N N Y Y Y Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the installation Requirements Console e AVGA SVGA or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation e APS 2 style keyboard e APS 2 style mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system e A VGA SVGA or Multisync port e A PS 2 Style keyboard port e APS 2 Style mouse port Cables Only cable sets specifically designed to work with this switch may be used e The 52041 package provides one Console Connector Cable and two 1 2m KVM cable sets e The 52042 package provides one Console Connector Cable two 1 2m KVM cable sets and two 1 8m KVM cable sets KVM cable sets are also available in other lengths If you need additional cable sets contact your dealer Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions Save
14. trols that are covered in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair Hardware Setup Front View eo 0 1 Port Selection Switches Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for more than 3 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode see p 13 While in Auto Scan Mode pressing any button exits Auto Scan Mode and switches the KVM focus to its corresponding port 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches A lit LED indicates that its corresponding Port is the one that has the KVM focus Depending on the Port s status the LED may flash according to a specific pattern see p 11 for details Rear View 1 KVM Ports The KVM cables that connect the unit to the keyboard video and mouse ports on the computers you are installing can plug into any available port 2 Console Port The Console Adapter Cable plugs in here 3 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here Note The 52041 and 52042 do not require external power Use of a power adapter is optional See the note under the nstallation section on page 9 The shape of the KVM and Console port connectors have been specifically modified and only cables designed to work with this switch can be used see Cab
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