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1. 7 Figure 5 MEK ZU os dus uro 8 Figure 6 MEK 2U Rear Panel cusa Hun c Y ina bai 9 Figure 7 Connecting the nennen nnne nnns 10 Figure 8 Connecting the Computer 11 Figure 9 Connecting Bus 12 Figure 10 20 Tables Page Table 1 Front panel model 20 4 Table 2 Rear panel model 20 5 Table Front panel model 40 6 Table 4 Rear panel model 40 7 Table 5 Front panels model 20 8 Table 6 Rear panels model 20 9 Table 7 Dip Switch 0 14 Table 8 Keyboard 15 Table 9 Typematic 17 Table 10 Mouse 18 Table 11 Video distance 19 Appendices Page Appendix A General Specifications 25 Appendix B Default 0 25 Appendix C Parts and 26 INTRODUCTION Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability fo2. 14 Keyboard Command Detailed Descriptions 16 Reset Command Right Ctrl 16 Identify Rom Version Right 16 Keep Command Right Ctrl 16 Send Null to mouse Right 16 Enable command Right Ctrl E 16 Disable command Right Ctrl D 16 Freeze command Right Ctrl 16 Mode command Right Ctrl 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 value Enter 18 Screen blanking time Right Ctrl V value 18 aol OM 19 Video distance 19 20 TOUDI SOO HN 21 vri 23 Maintenance and 24 Figures Page Figure 1 ML 2U Front nnns 4 Figure 2 ML 2U Rear 5 Figure ML 4U Front Panel sees nnns 6 Figure 4 ML 4U Rear
3. MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Appendix Parts and Cables Keyboard Monitor Mouse Adapter Cables CAB ZX0606Mxx VGA HD15F PS 2 MD6F PS 2 MD6F CAB CX0606Mxx UltraCable VGA HD15F PS 2 MD6F PS 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 RM SV 1 Black anodized 19 rack RM SV1 23 Black anodized 23 rack RM SV1 24 Black anodized 24 rack MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL STANDALONE 2 KVMs to 1 CPU Model ML 2U STANDALONE 4 KVMs to 1 CPU Model ML 4U DISTRIBUTED 2 KVMs to 1 CPU Model MLK 2U MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL GROSE ELECTRONICS Server M lanage ment a erty Solutions 10707 Stancliff Road Phone 281 933 7673 Houston Texas 77099 WWW ROSE COM
4. MultiStation Multiple KVMs to one CPU 10707 Stancliff Road Houston Texas 77099 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL MuleLStation Multi Station ROSE grg TOMES ROSE ELECTRONICS Phone 281 933 7673 WWW ROSE COM LIMITED WARRANTY Rose Electronics warrants the MultiStation to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this one year warranty period Rose Electronics will at its option repair or replace the Unit as set forth below Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics This limited warranty is valid only if repairs are performed by Rose Electronics or a Rose qualified service technician This limited warranty is void if repairs are not performed by Rose Electronics or a Rose qualified service technician This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the Unit resulting from accident disaster abuse or unauthorized modification of the Unit including static discharge and power surges Limited Warranty service may be obtained by delivering this Unit during the one year warranty period to Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center providing a proof of purchase date If this Unit is delivered by mail you agree to insure the Unit or assume the risk of loss or da
5. dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89 336EEC amp 73 23EEC This equipment is in conformity with the protection requirements of the following Council Directives The Declaration of Conformity is based upon compliance of the product with the following standards EN55022 1998 EN50082 1 1997 EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 2000 60950 2000 61000 3 3 1995 1 50081 1 1992 TABLE of CONTENTS Content Page Tc 1 About this WMATA fuentes usua deae 1 Igitgore Ureil o g RR 1 xus m 3 Front panel model 2 4 Rear panel model 20 nennen nnns 5 Front panel model 402 deci 6 Rear panel model 4 7 Front panel model 20 8 Rear panel model MLK 2U sess 9 mStallatiorn 10 Step 1 Connecting the keyboards monitors and mice 10 Step 2 Connecting the 11 Step Connecting the bus cable model MLK 2U only 12 Step 4 Powering up the system 48 13 Step 5 Testing the system 13 Dip Switch
6. information rn MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Rear panel model ML 4U POWER 17 gt gt RS 232 Power Power Connector switch connector Figure 4 ML 4U Rear Panel Table 4 Rear panel model ML 4U RS232 RS232 serial port for factory diagnostics only Power Pressing the switch turns the unit on provided supplied power switch transformer is properly connected Power Power transformer included in package connects here This is nota connector keyboard input Power transformers are available for U S or international use Input voltage is 17VAC with center tap MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Front panel model MLK 2U lH ulti tation KVM1 CPU mua 0000000000000 r Statua Video Voooooooooooo LOCAL UNIT Dip Switch Remote Video LED Status LEDs Power LED Keyboard Video Computer connector Mouse connectors MultiStation c A ET GROSE KVM1 UNIT Status LEDs Power LED Keyboard Video Mouse connectors Figure 5 MLK 2U Front Panel Table 5 Front panels model MLK 2U Only present on the local unit Enables commands from keyboard at each KVM station Dip Switch Up is enable down is disable Configuration Local KVM dip switch on the right Remote KVM dip switch 2nd position from right When
7. systems where the video quality is 1 or 2 There are further capabilities not listed here in order to send the higher 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 text acceptable for casual use but not for prolonged viewing as this will cause eye fatigue 1 Unusable images smeared text not easily readable 5Hz refresh rate used for testing Resolutions Video distance capability b 10 20 35 50 75 100 150 200 74 24 24 13 640 480 4 C4 1 4 4 4 4 CA C3 24 24 24 123 800 600 4 C4 1 4 C4 4 CA CA C3 29 a 1024 x 768 NM m i Z3 172 1600 x 1200 gt C3 C3 C3 C2 C2 2 1 Table 11 Video distance capability MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL EN RACKMOUNTING Rackmount kit Rackmount kits are available to mount your MultiStation in a 19 23 or a 24 rack See appendix C for description and part numbers The optional rack mount kit includes the following items Black anodized rack mounting shelf Four mounting screws To rack mount your MultiStatio
8. the status LED while typing on the keyboard The LED should flash more rapidly when typing or moving the mouse Use this test to verify a good keyboard and mouse connection to the unit c Power was disrupted for three seconds or less causing the keyboard or mouse to lock up Disconnect the keyboard and plug it back in d The keyboard mode does not match the mode set in the computer Issue the mode command for the correct keyboard It may require re booting the computer or resetting the keyboard by unplugging and plugging it back in MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL m If you are using model MLK 2U not access the computer from the remote unit check the power on the local unit or the bus cable is disconnected Check the status LEDs on the local and remote unit If they are not flashing at 1 second intervals the bus cable may have a problem 5 Can t access all functions of mouse a The Microsoft IntelliMouse or other similar wheel mice are not supported at this time b If Microsoft Ball Point mouse get the latest mouse drivers 6 Mouse does not move a MultiStation turned off after or not connected when 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 tw
9. ER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NOTE 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 and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp Microsoft z and Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp Apple Macintosh and ADB are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Sun is a registered trademark of Sun MicroSystems Inc Multisync is a trademark of NEW Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owner Copyright Rose Electronics 1995 2002 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transcribed in any form or any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording without the prior written permission of Rose Elect
10. able keyboard commands See the detailed descriptions for an expanded explanation of each command Ctrl in the Key Sequence column is a press and release of the right control key followed by the command ae Reset Ctrl R Resets and enables keyboard and mouse on currently connected port Rom Version Ctrl I Identifies ROM version computer must be at some sort of command prompt to receive data Ctrl K Saves custom settings Send Null to mouse Ctrl N Re sync an out of sync PS 2 mouse Enable Ctrl E Enable keyboard monitor and mouse at other KVM stations Ll D Disable keyboard monitor 12 mouse at other KVMs MN Ctrl F Disable only keyboard and mouse at the other KVM stations not video mode Ctrl M x Enter Sets keyboard mode to x 1 2 0r3 mode 1 2 or 3 mE Value Ctrl A xxx Sets keyboard Typematic Xxx 0 to 127 action See Table 9 RS232 Mouse Ctrl Q x Enter Translates the KVM mouse 0 1 2 type to match the computer mouse type 0 Auto detect 1 PS 2 computer 2 Serial computer See detailed description Keyboard timeout Ctrl H xxx Sets time computer 0 to 255 sec becomes accessible from another KVM station Screen blanking time Ctrl V xxx Enter Sets time screen blanks with Xxx Oto 999 sec no keyboard mouse activity Table 8 Keyboard Commands MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL ES Keyboard Command Detailed Descript
11. ables are most commonly purchased with the MultiStation and will provide quick and trouble free operation Appendix C lists the most common cables A distance of up to 100 feet from the CPU or KVM ports is supported with our extended distance cabling To reach even longer distances or for special applications our ViewLink product can be used to reach a distance of up to 250 feet The MLK 2U distributed units can have a distance of as much as 250 between them You will need the proper cable to interconnect the units MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Features Available in three models m ML 2U standalone unit with 2 KVMs and 1 CPU m ML 4U standalone unit with 4 KVMs and 1 CPU m MLK 2U distributed units have local unit with 1 KVM and 1 CPU and remote unit with 1 KVM up to 250 apart Fully automatic KVM sharing on first come first serve basis Adjustable keyboard timeout on each station Instant keyboard LED synchronization Dip switches allow commands to be disabled on each KVM The video can be displayed on all KVMs simultaneously Enable disable and freeze commands to control access of stations Adjustable 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 in
12. an access the computer Disable command Right Ctrl D The disable command disables the keyboard mouse and turns off the video on all KVM stations except the one issuing the command Freeze command Right Ctrl The freeze command disables the keyboard and mouse but not the video on all KVM stations except the one issuing the command MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Mode command Right Ctrl M 1 2 or 3 Enter MultiStation automatically detects the computer s keyboard mode upon computer boot up If the computer is already booted and then connected to MultiStation the computer s keyboard mode can not be detected and the mode stored in non volatile memory is used If the mode is incorrect either re boot the computer or issue the correct mode command Typematic value command Right Ctrl value Enter The Typematic setting is used to adjust the way the keyboard acts with a key is held down to repeat itself like moving the cursor across line The value entered is a combination of the key rate value and the delay value The Typematic value is determined by the equation Typematic Value Rate Value Delay Value The Typematic value is 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 to
13. gether 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 Typematic value 7 32 39 This value would be entered as Right Ctrl A 39 Enter Typematic Rate 2222 TypematicRae 000 Keys sec Value Keys sec E E Value Keys sec E o 150 840 2 120 10 6 18 30 26 wa s ee w 2 9 1o 7 se s 40 s 20 9 Typematic Delay Delay in Delay in Delay in Delay in millisec millisec millisec millisec onds onds onds onds Table 9 Typematic Value MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL RS232 mouse type Right Ctrl Q value Enter This command is used to match your KVM station s mouse to the mouse type used on the connected computer The default command value is 0 for auto detect If the KVM station s mouse type is the same as the computer s mouse this command does not need to be issued PS 2 to PS 2 or Serial to Serial If the KVM mouse is different than the computer s mouse then issue the command using the appropriate command value from table 10 Valid entries are 0 1 or 2 Command KVM Computer value mouse type mouse type PS 2 auto detect Serial auto detect Table 10 Mouse translation Keyboard timeout Right Ctrl H value Enter This is a very powerful feature that allows other KVM users to take keyboard and mouse conirol of a co
14. her Also flashes when keyboard or mouse activity occurs Remote Video When lit the CPU is sending video to KVM2 LED Keyboard Keyboard video monitor and mouse are connected at this port video mouse using a keyboard video mouse adapter cable The cable has a KVM DB25 male at one end and appropriate connectors at the other end depending upon your keyboard video and mouse type connectors Your computer is connected at this port using a computer adapter cable The cable has a DB25 male at one end and appropriate connectors at the other end depending upon your keyboard video and mouse type Computer connector See Appendix C for further cable information MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Rear panel model ML 2U POWER 17VAC CT RS232 ON OFF 1 RS232 Power Power Connector Switch Connector Figure 2 ML 2U Rear Panel Table 2 Rear panel model ML 2U RS232 RS232 serial port for factory diagnostics only Power Pressing the switch turns the unit on provided supplied power switch transformer is properly connected Power Power transformer included in package connects here This is nota keyboard input Power transformers are available for U S international use Input voltage is 17VAC with center tap MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Front panel model ML 4U Station 4 MultiStation 2 e ROSE j Remote Video Di
15. ice to re sync the mouse 8 Video fuzzy a Cable too long or wrong type Verify that the resolution and distance match the video distance table 9 Video not synchronized or wrong color a Cable is loose reseat cable b Wrong computer cable used c Cable is defective try using a cable from another computer d Port on MultiStation is defective try using another port 10 Status LED flashes at a steady 3 second rate Unit does not respond a Unit has a defective component and fails the self test Unit must be serviced MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL SAFETY Safety The MultiStation has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements and has been certified for international use Like all electronic equipment the MultiStation should be used with care To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit read and follow these safety instructions B Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit B Except where explained in this manual do not attempt to service this Unit yourself B Do not use this Unit near water B Assure that the placement of this Unit is on a stable surface or rack mounted B Provide proper ventilation and air circulation B Keep power cord and connection cables clear of obstructions that might cause damage to them B Use only power cords power adapter and connection cables designed for this Unit B Use only a grou
16. ing numeric commands The numeric keypad is not recognized for valid numeric entries MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL OPERATION Dip Switch Settings The front panel dip switch enables or disables commands from each KVM station To enable commands from a KVM station put the corresponding dip switch in the up position To disable commands put the switch in the down position The dip switch on the right controls KVM 1 the next switch controls KVM 2 and so on The below table shows the dip switch configuration and each settings function DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION Up enable commands Down disable commands km km Localunt _ 6 hoeta KM3 _ No effect KVM 4 Example shown enables KVM 1 KVM 3 and disables KVM 2 and KVM 4 Table 7 Dip Switch Settings IMPORTANT OPERATION NOTES 1 To issue any keyboard command first press and release the right control key Ctrl then within 2 seconds issue the command or it is aborted Use only the numeric keys above the keyboard for entering numeric commands Numeric keypad entries are not recognized All numeric commands must use the Enter key to complete the command Keyboard commands are not case sensitive and are shown capitalized for clarity only DO NOT USE THE SHIFT KEY MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Keyboard Command Summary Table 8 is asummary of the avail
17. ions NOTE Follow all inputs that require entering a numeric value by the KEEP command to save the change Reset Command Right Ctrl R The reset command is used to reinitialize the mouse and keyboard without cycling power on the MultiStation This command is rarely issued on newer operating systems Older systems running DOS and Win 3 1 may need to issue this command or you are running an application that does not use a mouse or disables the mouse Identify Rom Version Right Ctrl I This command is used to identify the firmware version level installed in the MultiStation unit Prior to issuing this command your computer must be at a command prompt for MultiStation to respond with the version level Keep Command Right Ctrl K The keep command saves all current custom settings in non volatile memory and become the power up settings Send Null to mouse Right Ctrl 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 be issued a second time depending on how many bytes the mouse is out of sync Each time this command is issued the synchronization is adjusted by one byte Enable command Right Ctrl E The enable command will restore the keyboard mouse and video to the share mode where all KVM stations c
18. ivalent 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 Support Department at Phone 281 933 7673 E Mail TechSupport rose com Web www rose com Technical Support hours are from 8 00 am to 6 00 pm CST USA Monday through Friday Please report any malfunctions in the operation of this Unit or any discrepancies in this manual to the Rose Electronics Technical Support Department E MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL APPENDICES Appendix A General Specifications Dimensions ML 2U MLK 2U local remote 8 85 W x 2 10 H x 4 90 D ML 4U 13 1 W x 5 25 H x 4 90 D Weight ML 2U MLK 2U local remote 3 0 lbs ML 4U 7 0 lbs 117 VAC adapter 230 VAC optional Output Power 17VAC CT 1 45A Connectors Power DIN5 CPU KVM DB25F BUS IN OUT 13W3F MLK 2U only Fully shielded black painted steel Power on off switch 8 position dip switch Indicators Power LED Green Status LED Yellow Remote Video LED Yellow Appendix B Default Settings Caps Numlock Scroll Numlock On 0 Typematic Value 43 Rate 10 9 char sec delay 500 ms 0 PS 2 in to PS 2 out serial in to serial out
19. lit indicates the unit is powered on The power is controlled by a Power LED switch on the rear panel and an external power transformer adapter supplied with the unit Flashes once a second to show unit is on line The one second flashing Status LEDs indicates the local and remote units are communicating with one another Also flashes when keyboard or mouse activity occurs Remote Video Only present on the local unit LED When lit the CPU is sending video to the remote unit Keyboard Keyboard video monitor and mouse are connected at this port using a video mouse keyboard video mouse adapter cable The cable has a DB25 male at KVM one end and appropriate connectors at the other end depending upon NM your keyboard video and mouse type Your computer is connected at this port using a computer adapter cable The cable has a DB25 male at one end and appropriate connectors at connector the other end depending upon your keyboard video and mouse type See Appendix C for further cable information MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Rear panel model MLK 2U POWER CT BUS OUT fa e ossoo e BUS CONNECTOR R amp 212 CONNECTOR POWER SWITCH UNIT POWER CONNECTOR BUS CONNECTOR R52312 CONNECTOR POWER SWITCH REMOTE POWER CONNECTOR UNIT Figure 6 MLK 2U Rear Panel Table 6 Rear panels model MLK 2U RS232 RS232 serial port for factory diagnostic
20. mage in transit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original shipping container or its equivalent You must call for a return authorization number first Under no circumstances will a Unit be accepted without a return authorization number Contact an authorized repair center or Rose Electronics for further information ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED INDURATION TOA 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 INGOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTIED ABOVE YOUR SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL ROSE ELECTRONICS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF ROSE ELECTRONICS OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTH
21. mputer 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 are inhibited until there is no keyboard or mouse activity from the controlling KVM station after the timeout value is reached Valid entries are 0 255 seconds A value of 255 seconds disables all other KVM stations until the command is issued again with a timeout value less than 255 seconds Screen blanking time Right Ctrl V value Enter This command sets the time the video will turn off with no keyboard or mouse activity detected The video will display when any key is pressed or the mouse is moved Valid entries are 0 999 seconds E MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Power interruption MultiStation is immune to most power interruptions of less than three seconds Since the keyboard power is supplied from MultiStation you may need to reset it if a power interruption happens Video distance capability The limitation on driving distance is usually due to the quality of the video Table 11 shows the distances resolution and quality of video that can be expected The table uses a letter which shows the cable type and a number that refers to the quality of the video as described below Rose Electronics does not recommend
22. n place the unit on the shelf from the rear and slide the unit forward into the front panel cut out until the mounting holes in the bottom of the unit match up with the mounting holes in the rackmount shelf Secure the unit 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 0 C to 45 C b Do not block power supply vents or restrict airflow C Mechanical loading of the rack should be considered to prevent instability and possible tipping over d Tighten all connectors securely and provide adequate strain relief for all cables Provide a grounded power source to all Units Pay special attention to overall branch circuit load ratings before connecting equipment to this source Overloaded circuits are potential fire hazards and can cause equipment failures or poor performance Figure 10 Rackmount E MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING TroubleShooting The troubleshooting section is used as a guide to understanding the capabilities of the MultiStation and for general troubleshooting If you have any problems or questions concerning the installation operation or usage of the MultiStation that is not covered in this manual please contact Rose Electronics for technical su
23. nded three wire electrical outlet B 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 B Operate this Unit only when the cover is in place B Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this Unit Always unplug this Unit from its electrical outlet before cleaning B Unplug this Unit from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service center if any of the following conditions occur power cord or connection cables are damaged or frayed The Unit has been exposed to any liquids Unit does not operate normally when all operating instructions have been followed Unit has been dropped or the case has been damaged Unit exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL E SERVICE SUPPORT Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user serviceable parts In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance you must first obtain a Return Authorization RA number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container See Limited Warranty for more information When returning a Unit it should be double packed in the original container or equ
24. nnectors on the CPU adapter cable to the corresponding ports on the computer MLK 2U Transmitter ML 4U ML 2U Figure 8 Connecting the Computer MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Step 3 Connecting the bus cable model MLK 2U only Step 3 applies to MultiStation model MLK 2U only If your model is model ML 2U or ML 4U skip this step The bus cable 13W3M 13W3M connects between the local MultiStation and the remote unit 3 1 Connect one end of the bus cable to the local units 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 use coax cable when the cable length exceeds 20 feet MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Step 4 Powering up the system 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 Connect the provided power adapter s to the power connector on the rear panel of MultiStation and to a power strip or wall outlet Model MLK 2U requires two power adapters one for the local unit and one for the remote unit Turn on all KVM video monitors Push the ON Off switch on the rear panel to turn on the unit Upon power up the yellow status LED s will light briefly and then flash at one second intervals indicating inte
25. p Switch Status LEDs Power LED Keyboard Video Computer connector Mouse connectors Figure 3 ML 4U Front Panel Table 3 Front panel model ML 4U Enables commands from keyboard at each KVM station Up is enable down is disable Dip Switch KVM1 dip switch on the right Configuration KVM2 dip switch 2nd position from right KVMS dip switch 3rd position from right KVMA dip switch 4th position from right When lit indicates the unit is powered on The power is controlled by Power LED a switch on the rear panel and an external power transformer adapter supplied with the unit Flashes once a second to show unit is on line This model internally consists of two boards The one second flashing indicates the boards are communicating with one another Also flashes when keyboard or mouse activity occurs Remote Video When lit the CPU is sending video to KVM2 KVM3 and KVM4 LED Keyboard Keyboard video monitor and mouse are connected at this port video mouse using a keyboard video mouse adapter cable The cable has a KVM DB25 male at one end and appropriate connectors at the other end depending upon your keyboard video and mouse type Status LEDs connectors Your computer is connected at this prt using a computer adapter Computer cable The cable has a DB25 male at one end and appropriate connector connectors at the other end depending upon your keyboard video and mouse type See Appendix C for further cable
26. pport First check to assure that all cables are connected properly and securely and that power is applied to MultiStation the KVM monitors and the connected computer 1 Computer does not boot keyboard mouse error received a Keyboard and mouse cables reversed b Defective cable try using a different cable c Port on MultiStation is defective try using another port d Port on computer is defective try plugging in the keyboard or mouse directly to the computer If the computer does not boot properly the computer port is defective 2 Mouse driver does not load a See 1 1 If your computer uses 5 2 mouse the MultiStation or a 5 2 mouse must be connected to the computer 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 monitor displays correctly it should work correctly connected to MultiStation c Cables are too long and the sync signals are distorted Try shorter cables 4 No or incorrect response from the keyboard or mouse a Keyboard and mouse have been disabled or frozen by another KVM station b Keyboard mouse or computer cables loose or disconnected Observe
27. r damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications functions or circuitry of the product at any time without notice The manufacturer cannot accept liability for damages due to misuse of the product or other circumstances outside the manufacturer s control The manufacturer will not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product See limited warranty About this manual This manual covers the installation configuration and the operation of the MultiStation series switches The installation consists of installing 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 basis The MultiStation sharing feature doesn t require any keyboard commands to use but access can be controlled and there are special command features for special functions The unit can also split the video signal allowing the same screen to be displayed on all monitors at the same time or the video can be securely displayed on a single monitor MultiStation is easy to install Yo
28. rnal communication is established and the system Is active Boot up the computer You should see the boot up sequence on all KVM station monitors If your computer was connected with power applied you do not have to re boot the computer MultiStation emulates all keyboard and mouse functions for automatic boot up You may need to issue the mode command or reset command to have proper keyboard and mouse communications See Table 8 for the proper command sequence Step 5 Testing the system 5 1 5 2 With all cabling 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 mouse functionality on all KVM stations There is a 2 second timeout default setting that inhibits the other KVM stations keyboard and mouse activity Once the controlling KVM station has no keyboard or mouse activity for 2 seconds another KVM station can gain control Wait at least 2 seconds before verifying the other KVM stations NOTE Before entering any MultiStation keyboard commands first press the right control key then within 2 seconds enter the command Example Reset command press and release the right control key then within 2 seconds press the R key Use only the numeric keys located above the keyboard when enter
29. ronics Rose Electronics Part MAN ML 1 2 Printed In the United States of America Revision 1 2 FCC IC STATEMENTS EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take 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 pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites
30. s only Pressing this switch turns the unit on or off Included power transformer connection Bus out in Bus cable connection for the local and remote unit connection MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL EN INSTALLATION Installation procedure Step 1 Connecting the keyboards monitors and mice The Keyboard Video Mouse adapter cable connects one keyboard one video monitor and one mouse to the MultiStation Cables will vary depending upon the connector type on your keyboard 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 KVM adapter cable 1 3 Repeat 1 1 and 1 2 for other KVM station s MLK 2U Heceiver ML 4U Figure 7 Connecting the KVM D MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL Step 2 Connecting the computer A CPU adapter cable connects your computer to the MultiStation The cable type will vary 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 co
31. terlaced video Status LED on front panel flashes every second to show on line status or when activity from keyboard or mouse received Supports both PS 2 and serial mouse Can translate from PS 2 to serial or serial to 5 2 mouse Supports PC keyboard modes 1 2 and 3 Computer keyboard video and mouse use Rose universal DB25 connections Available in 117VAC or 230VAC models 19 23 and 24 rack mount kits available Compatible with other Rose switches and extenders One year warranty Made in USA MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel model ML 2U Station 2 ROSE Station 1 CPU 1 Eod e peces rete e e Dip Switch Remote Video LED Status LEDs Power LED KVM connectors Computer connector Figure 1 ML 2U Front Panel Table 1 Front panel model ML 2U Enables commands from keyboard at each KVM station Up is Dip Switch enable down is disable Configuration KVM1 dip switch on the right KVM2 dip switch 274 position from right When lit indicates the unit is powered on The power is controlled by Power LED a switch on the rear panel and an external power transformer adapter supplied with the unit Flashes once a second to show unit is on line This model internally Status LEDs consists of two boards The one second flashing indicates the boards are communicating with one anot
32. u simply connect your computer and KVM stations to the appropriate MultiStation ports using the UltraCable That s really all there is to it sharing is automatic The status LEDs on the front panel flash once a second to indicate KVM to KVM communication is active Any activity of the keyboard and mouse will also cause the LEDs to flash MULTISTATION INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL a This manual describes all three models of MultiStation units The features and commands are identical for the three models Please disregard the diagrams and text that do not apply to your model To acquaint you with your MultiStation unit this manual first describes MultiStation s front and rear panels Installation and operation instructions show easy to understand diagrams that illustrates how to connect MultiStation to your computer keyboards video monitors and mice Package contents The MultiStation package for models ML 2U and ML 4U includes the MultiStation unit a power transformer and this installation and operation manual The package for model 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 c
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