Minicom Advanced Systems Switches User's Manual
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1. 10 Mouse settings when replacing a computer u 11 Resetting the Smart 2 22240sssnsnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnn nn 11 Viewing the settings 24 u040442444000nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnn Exiting the Settings mode Summary of the settings mode operations Technical Specifications 4uussrsrsnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnn 14 Copyright Minicom Advanced Systems All rights reserved USER GUIDE LT U Introduction Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd Minicom is a leading manufacturer of KVM switches for multiple server control Minicom also manufactures interactive systems for Computer Equipped Learning Environments It is also the world leader in the development and deployment of cutting edge CATS technology The Supervisor Smart 2 Port Smart 2 from Minicom is a Keyboard Video Mouse KVM switch With the Smart 2 you can access monitor and control two computers from a single KVM workstation This kit contains 1 x Supervisor Smart 2 Port unit 2 x VGA HDI5MVF cables 2 x Keyboard Mouse MiniDIN6M cables Features of the Smart 2 e Pure hardware Plug and Play e Ideal solution for small and home office SOHO environments e Scan function e Can be operated from the unit or the keyboard e Eliminates excess equipment e Full keyboard and mouse emulation for connected computers e Microsoft Intellimouse and Wheel mouse support e The two compute2. Screens VGA SVGA XGA Dimensions 25 mm x 75 mm x 125mm Weight 240g Power consumption 60mA Optional power DC adapter 6V 2A supply Operating 0 Cto 40 C temperature Storage temperature 40 C to 70 C
3. connections Connect the following to the Smart 2 back panel e The 2 VGA cables e The 2 Keyboard Mouse cables Figure 3 illustrates the connections of the VGA and Keyboard Mouse cables to the Smart 2 back panel Smart 2 KBIMS To KB MS port To KB MS port HDD15F to Video ports Keyboard Mouse cable Keyboard Mouse cable To computer s Mouse port x To computer s s Mouse port ao Xe To computer s To computer s Keyboard port Keyboard port g 0 WD HDD15M to HDD15M to computer s computer s Video port Video port p VGA cables P v v Computer 1 Computer 2 Figure 3 The Smart 2 back panel connections Operating the Smart 2 To prepare the system for operation 1 Connect the cables to the front panel 2 Connect the cables to the back panel 3 Switch on the computers Switching between computers There are two ways to switch between computers 1 Press the button on the front panel of the Smart 2 2 On the keyboard press the hotkey Shift then or Release Shift before pressing or Note With a US English keyboard you can use the key of the alphanumeric section or of the numeric keypad With a Non US English keyboard only use the key of the numeric keypad When switching computers the illuminated LED on the front panel indicates which computer is currently being accessed S
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5. canning computers The Smart 2 can scan the two connected computers at intervals of between 1 and 99 seconds The default time period is 0 seconds disabled change this in the Settings mode see the paragraph below During scanning you cannot work on the computers To scan computers Press the hotkey Shift then S Release Shift before pressing S The scan activates To end scanning Press Esc The Settings mode Enter the Settings mode to e Set the scan time interval e Change the hotkey e Make advanced adjustments e View settings To enter the Settings mode Press Shift then Tab Release Shift before pressing Tab All 3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode Supervisor Smart 2 port Setting the scan time period To set the scan time period Press T followed by a 2 digit time period of between 01 99 seconds The 3 keyboard LEDs blink and the new setting is now functional Changing the hotkey You can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl Once changed all references in this Guide to Shift now refer to the new hotkey To change the hotkey To Type the letters Alt HA Ctrl HC Shift HS Making advanced adjustments The Smart 2 operates with e Windows Linux HP UX Alpha UNIX or SGI systems e 2 or3 button PS 2 mouse Intellimouse Wheel mouse or 5 button mouse SER GUIDE When connected and switched on as set out above the Smart 2 automatically operates with the computer and mouse t
6. inks once Viewing the settings View the settings and firmware revision in any text editor To view the settings 1 Before entering to the Settings mode switch your keyboard layout to English 2 Open any text editor e g Notepad 3 Press Shift Tab to enter the Settings mode 4 Press F The settings appear in the text editor Exiting the Settings mode To save changes and exit the Settings mode Press Esc Supervisor Smart 2 port Summary of the settings mode operations The table below sets out the Settings mode operations Operation Press Enter Settings mode Shift Tab Exit and save changes Esc Set the scan time period T xx 00 99 Change Hotkey to Alt HA Change Hotkey to Ctrl HC Change Hotkey to Shift HS Mouse setting 5 button mouse EP Mouse setting Wheel mouse or IN Intellimouse Mouse setting 2 3 button mouse PS Keyboard setting PC PC Keyboard setting HP UNIX Ul Keyboard setting Alpha UNIX U2 View Status Report F Technical Specifications Resolution Up to 1920 x 1440 75 Hz Video Signal Analog Signal Red Green Blue 0 7Vp p 75Q positive HD15 Video Sync TTL Compatible positive negative Keyboard PS 2 type MiniDIN6 Mouse Microsoft Intellimouse Wheel mouse 5 button mouse PS 2 type mouse MiniDIN6 Computer types Intel Alpha compatible Operating Systems Windows 3 1 9x 2000 ME NT4 SGI Novell DOS Linux HP UX Alpha UNIX Open VMS True64 QNX FreeBSD BeOS
7. rs can have different operating systems Supervisor Smart 2 port Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart 2 System Monitor Keyboard Mouse Computer 1 Computer 2 Figure 1 The Smart 2 configuration SER GUIDE TULLN Installing the Smart 2 system Before installing the system do the following e Switch off both computers e Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise Connecting cables to the front panel Connect a keyboard screen and mouse to the front panel using their existing cables Connecting a Power adapter The Smart 2 receives its power from the connected computers and should not need a Power adapter If the Smart 2 does not receive enough power from the computers connect a Power adapter to the front panel Use a Minicom Power adapter P N 5PS20025 The power supply specifications are Regulated 6VDC 2 Amp minus on 0 internal pin Figure 2 illustrates the front panel connections Supervisor Smart 2 port o ow g eco SELECT CPU SCREEN OUT _ MOUSE KB 6VDC To Screen Out port To Power connecter To To Mouse KB ort ort p R To wall socket Power adapter Monitor Keyboard Mouse Figure 2 The Smart 2 front panel connections Connecting cables to the Smart 2 back panel Important Always connect the front panel connections before the back panel
8. ypes connected to it Replacing a computer When a computer is replaced with a different computer type while the Smart 2 is in use we recommend turning the new computer off before connecting it to the Smart 2 When turning the computers off is inconvenient do the following In the Settings mode adjust the keyboard and mouse to be compatible with the new computer See the tables below Keyboard settings when replacing a computer For Type the letters PC Windows Linux PC HP UX Ul Alpha UNIX SGI U2 Set keyboard settings to e PC when operating Intel based computers e U1 when operating HP UX computer e U2 when operating Alpha UNIX SGI or Open VMS computers Supervisor Smart 2 port Mouse settings when replacing a computer For Type the letters 5 button mouse EP Wheel mouse or Intellimouse IN 2 or 3 button mouse PS Set mouse settings to EP when operating computers with Operating Systems that support wheel mouse functionality Windows XP Set mouse settings to IN when operating computers with Operating Systems that support wheel mouse functionality Windows 98 ME 2000 or Linux Set mouse settings to PS when operating computers with Operating Systems that don t support wheel mouse functionality Windows 95 NT4 DOS Linux UNIX or Novell Resetting the Smart 2 To reset the Smart 2 Press and hold the Switching button for more than 5 seconds Release the Switching button after your monitor bl
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