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1. An additional keyboard mouse and monitor of the type described above to connect to the AdderLink XL unit One or two sets of stereo speakers One or two microphones If you require to connect serial devices you may also require Suitable conversion cables to connect your particular type of RS 232 device Refer to appendix A for more details Use of PS 2 and RS 232 style mice with the AdderLink The mouse connections from AdderLink to PCs support either a PS 2 or an RS232 mouse AdderLink automatically converts from the PS 2 mouse commands to RS 232 serial mouse commands Serial mice types are selected by using an adapter as described in Appendix A The 9 pin D type serial ports on the AdderLink may also be configured to support serial mice but this setup is less ideal and is therefore not generally recommended The AdderLink will operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana 1A 2 2 Mounting the AdderLink The AdderLink has been designed to be used either on a desktop or mounted in a 19 inch rack If the AdderLink is to be mounted in a 19 inch rack then you will need the optional rack mounting kit part code RMK AL The AdderLink may also be mounted on a suitable vertical surface such as the side of a desk with the use of strong Velcro strips 2 3 Connecting your devices Ensure that the power adapter is disconnected from the AdderLink and that all the devices whi
2. L com CONNECTIVITY PRODUCTS 45 Beechwood Drive North Andover MA 01845 V 978 682 6936 F 978 689 9484 sales L com com www L com com ISO 9002 Registered Toll Free Ordering and Technical Support 800 341 5266 About this manual AdderLink Installation and Use First edition September 1999 Part No ADD0035 1 c 1999 Adder Technology Ltd All rights reserved Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Adder Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein We reserve the right to change the specifications functions and circuitry of the product without notice Safety information For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Warning live parts contained within power adapter No user serviceable parts within power adapter do not dismantle Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the AdderLink unit that it is powering Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly If you use a power extension cord with the AdderLink make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rat
3. Video picture is lost during very high audio output Action Reduce the maximum audio output level Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan AT Notes Adda IAL InntallAH AR and llaa ARR AO Notes Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana AN
4. hidden from Com Connection for I puter Computer A view Computer keyboard mouse optional power stereo connection connection 2dapter power Power green Computer speaker PS 2 or adapter is not and status activity microphone connection serial style normally required red indicators connection hidden from view Option switches one hidden from view ae ra i RS232 AdderLink Gold i i serial XL unit 1 connection easily identifyable by slope of gold Connection graphics for PS 2 style mouse Auxiliary indicators show ste green speaker ee and status activity red wro Indicators are visible sale connection Style keyboard when AdderLink Gold I f connection connection is fixed to the rack Twisted pair mounting bracket cable connection User peripheral connections Computer Computer hidden from microphone Twisted pair Auxiliary indicators view Computer connection cable show pae a keyboard connection and status activity red connection Computer Computer hidden from Indicators are visible stereo monitor view when AdderLink is Computer speaker connection fixed to the rack RS232 MOSE ti connection mounting bracket serial PS 2 a hidden from view ae serial style Z from view Option switches Power green and activity hone status red Stereo Fone indicators speaker Pon ai connection i for PS 2 Connection oer x style mouse for PS 2 adapter A
5. Cable specification for connections to XR unit or to XL unit when used with the optional power adapter Keyboard monitor mouse speaker and microphone extension cables can be used to increase the distance from the AdderLink up to 10metres Most keyboards and mice will also operate at distances of 20 metres If you are using a monitor extension cable then you should ensure that this is a high quality tri coax type A2 Computer connections Cable specifications Video 15 pin high density male D connector to 15 pin high density male D connector wired as a standard VGA PC to monitor cable There are two types commonly available The best type cables which will give excellent quality are Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan AD constructed with coaxial cable cores Cheaper data cables are available but generally give rather poor quality Avoid using data cables longer than 2 metres unless the video quality is not important Good quality coaxial video cables may be run at distances up to 20 metres with little loss of video quality Keyboard and PS 2 mice 6 pin mini DIN male connector to 6 pin mini DIN male connector with all lines connected straight through 1 1 2 2 etc If the PC has a 5 pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter 6 pin mini DIN female to 5 pin DIN male readily available For self powered operation of the XL unit without the optional power adapter the cables should be no l
6. IntelliMouse default see section 4 2 AdderLink Gold channels are switchable by a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse see section 4 2 Reset mouse function see section 2 12 Reset IntelliMouse function see section 2 12 PASsworRD f Sets a security password see section 3 9 f SR h h Clears the security password see section 3 9 RS232 protocol uses 1 stop bit see section 4 1 RS232 protocol uses 2 stop bits default RS232 protocol uses no parity default see section 4 1 RS232 protocol uses even parity RS232 protocol uses odd parity RS232 protocol uses 7 bits per character default see 4 1 RS232 protocol uses 8 bits per character In ntallabiaw nand Ilana Naan DVO 2 11 Other useful installation information PC boot up sequence When your PCs are powered on they communicate with any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular operating system It is necessary for the AdderLink to be attached and powered on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs Mouse characteristics do not unplug a PS 2 mouse connection from a PC whilst the PC is on Due to the design of PS 2 mice communications the mouse function on the PC will be lost and you will have to re boot the PC to regain normal operation Unplugging the mouse from the AdderLink will
7. and off the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA FCC Compliance Statement United States 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 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 may 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 manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emission
8. is selected or the audio from the computer connected to the XR unit if the local computer 2 is selected The AdderLink transfers the audio speaker signals between the XL and XR units by multiplexing the audio signals onto the video signals A small degree of audio noise is introduced by this process The effect of this noise may be reduced by the following actions Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana DE e Setthe speaker output volume on the PC connected to the XL unit to the highest setting available e Adjust speaker volume control knob away from the maximum setting e Do not boost the audio BASS signal if this can be avoided The AdderLink is designed to carry audio signals with a maximum peak to peak voltage of 5 volts This is suitable for most PC audio outputs If you are sending audio with a higher peak to peak value than 5 volts this may affect the video picture causing temporary loss of the picture during peak audio output If you are transferring such an audio signal then reduce the PC s maximum output volume setting until the picture remains fully stable 3 8 Microphone support on the AdderLink Gold You may connect a microphone to both the AdderLink Gold XL unit and the AdderLink Gold XR unit The computer attached to the XL unit will take its microphone input from the last active user port So if the keyboard and mouse on the XR unit were last used to control the computer then the microphone signal will be taken from the XR
9. unit Alternatively if the keyboard and mouse connected to the XL unit were the last to control the computer then the microphone signal will come from the microphone attached to the XL unit If the local computer 2 is selected on the XR unit then as expected its microphone signal will be taken from the microphone attached to the XR unit The AdderLink transfers the audio microphone signals between the XR and XL units by multiplexing the audio signals onto the video signals A degree of audio noise is introduced by this process The effect of this noise may be reduced by setting the microphone audio input volume on the PC connected to the XL unit to the lowest practical setting 3 9 Setting and using the security password There are many situations where unrestricted access to computers or sensitive information needs to be controlled In such circumstances the AdderLink XL unit may be locked away in a room or secure cabinet and the computer may be controlled remotely from the XR unit Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan DVO The AdderLink incorporates a security password system that enables the XR unit to be locked so that the secure computer cannot be controlled Once a password has been set the AdderLink XR unit may be disabled by pressing the hotkeys together with the L lock key The XR unit may only then be unlocked by entering the password For example if the hotkeys are set to CTRL and ALT then pressing the following key combination
10. would cause the AdderLink XR unit to lock b a L When the XR unitis locked the video is switched off and the keyboard and mouse are disconnected from the computer Locking the XR unit does not affect the operation of the XL unit To unlock the AdderLink XR unit enter the password followed by the RETURN key eg PASS WOR Df NOTE The password consists of a combination of key strokes rather like the code to a safe The key strokes are not case sensitive and can include all the keys on the keyboard except ctrl alt shift and enter Consequently the following password would be valid oFREDg To set the password enter configuration mode by typing HOTKEYS and RETURN on the keyboard attached to the XR unit see section 3 5 When in configure mode type P then RETURN Now enter the password which may be up to 40 characters The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes including the function keys but excluding the CTRL ALT SHIFT and RETURN keys When you have typed in your password type RETURN to register it in the stored memory Do not worry if you type the password incorrectly you can always re enter configure mode and set the password again Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan 97 For example to enter OPENUP as the password type the following whilst in configuration mode Pf OPENUPF What to do if your AdderLink is locked and you have lost or forgotten the password If your Adder
11. L off and finally the SCROLL lock comes on with NUM and CAPS off The rate of flashing indicates the level of video compensation applied by the video compensation amplifiers A slow flash rate indicates a small amount of compensation short twisted pair cable distance A fast flash rate indicates a greater level of video compensation for longer cables NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights flash together NUM CAPS SCROLL NUM CAPS SCROLL LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK N 7 7 7 N 7 B gt M s J N7Z NZ The AdderLink Gold flashes the NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock light together on the keyboard attached to the XL unit or the keyboard attached to the XR unit to indicate that the other keyboard currently has control of the computer connected to the XL unit These lights will stop flashing when a timeout has occurred and the computer connected to the XL unit is free for use by either keyboard mouse set Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan 99 NUM and SCROLL lock flash alternately with CAPS lock NUM CAPS SCROLL NUM CAPS SCROLL LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK N 7 i N N x E s q nh il N N The AdderLink alternately flashes NUM and SCROLL lock and then CAPS lock on the keyboard attached to the XR unit to indicate that the AdderLink is currently locked and is awaiting a password to be entered by the user to unlock the AdderLink 3 4 Keyboard hotkey control AdderLink XR unit may be set to respond to various keyboar
12. Link is locked and you have lost or forgotten the password then you may clear the password if you have access to the XL unit To clear the password power down the XR unit and switch option switch 5 on the XL unit to the on position see section 2 7 When you next power on the XR unit it will go straight into configuration mode allowing you to clear or change the password You will then need to set option switch 5 on the XL unit back to its default off position or the XR unit will go into configuration mode every time that you switch it on 3 10 Querying the AdderLink s firmware version For technical support purposes it is sometimes useful to know the firmware version of the AdderLink The AdderLink can report its firmware version using a configuration mode function To find the firmware version of your AdderLink connect to a computer that is showing the DOS prompt or is running a text editor or word processor package On the AdderLink this will be the computer connected to the XL unit On the AdderLink Gold this may be the computer connected to the XL unit or the computer connected to the XR unit It doesn t matter what package this is provided that the characters typed in at the keyboard are displayed on the screen Enter configuration mode by pressing HOTKEYs and RETURN together see section 3 5 Now type the following on the keyboard connected to the XR unit F 1 f The version number will be reported on the computer screen a
13. OTKEYs and 2 on the AdderLink Gold Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naana 99 HOTKEYs and L Disconnects the AdderLink XR s keyboard and mouse from the computer that they are controlling and switches off all the red status lights The video signal is switched off If a password has not been set then the AdderLink can be re enabled by selecting a computer using HOTKEYs and TAB or HOTKEYs and T or HOTKEYs and 2 on the AdderLink Gold If a password has been set then the AdderLink will alternately flash the NUM and SCROLL and then the CAPS lock lights on the keyboard connected to the XR unit This indicates that a valid password must be entered to unlock the AdderLink Simply type the same key combination as was set during configuration See section 3 9 followed by the RETURN key Note if anyone has typed at the keyboard whilst in secure mode it will be necessary to type RETURN first to clear the invalid password then type the valid password followed by RETURN again HOTKEYs and 1 selects the remote computer attached to the XL unit HOTKEYs and 2 selects the local computer attached to the XR unit AdderLink Gold only HOTKEYs and TAB Selects the next computer remote or local HOTKEYs and RETURN Enters video compensation configuration mode Examples of common hotkey sequences assuming CTRL ALT hotkey option To lock the AdderLin
14. all configuration options to their default state 41 Appendices A Cable and connector specifications best auuievitashbowisesiauites 42 B Problem SOWING uum uuu uuu nlna lulashun alabiaasybayakasybasahas 47 Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan E 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AdderLink extender Your AdderLink is designed to transfer keyboard video mouse and RS 232 signals up to 200 metres over Category 5 twisted pair cable The AdderLink system consists of a transmitter XL anda receiver XR unit that are connected together by a twisted pair cable The XR unit connects to your keyboard monitor and mouse and the XL unit connects to the computer system that is to be controlled The AdderLink extender is supplied in both standard AdderLink and enhanced AdderLink Gold formats In addition to the features supported by the AdderLink the AdderLink Gold system supports stereo audio and microphone signals and extra connectivity options This additional connectivity enables a second keyboard monitor mouse set to be connected to the XL unit and an additional computer system to be connected to the XR unit 1 1 AdderLink features Enables a keyboard monitor mouse and RS 232 device to be located up to 200 metres from a computer Uses a single Category 5 or better unshielded twisted pair cable to carry all the keyboard video mouse and RS 232 signals Fine user adjustable vi
15. also cause it to stop operating when it is plugged back in RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted Keyboard and mouse mode switching The AdderLink keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by the connected PC s These settings are automatically communicated to the keyboard and mouse as required to ensure maximum software compatibility The keyboard num caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process 2 12 Hot plugging the AdderLink into running systems and re enabling disconnected CPU PS 2 mouse connections Itis adviseable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the AdderLink before installation However if this is not possible then most systems can be hot plugged by using the AdderLink s mouse restoration functions The keyboard connection will normally restore itself automatically On many PCs mouse movement will be lost if the PS 2 mouse is unplugged and plugged back in whilst the PC is running Mouse movement can then only be restored by rebooting the PC This is because the mouse drivers only setup and enable the mouse when the PC is initially booted If you have switched off your AdderLink or you are attempting to hot plug it into a system that is already running you may be able to restore lost mouse movement using the AdderLink s mouse restoration functio
16. ch are to be attached are switched off Connect your devices to the AdderLink or AdderLink Gold as shown in figures 4 and 5 Ensure that the cables are no longer then the maximum cable lengths specified in appendix A Any unused computer or peripheral connections can be left unconnected To connect computers with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the adapters Supplied in the cabling pack as shown below Alternatively if you have chosen not to purchase the cable pack refer to appendix A for cable specifications PS 2 style AdderLink p Ouse cable N CPU serial port mouse port 9 pin D type connector Spin mince IN PS 2 to serial nn r connector mouse adapter PS 2 style AdderLink mouse cable CPU keyboard port fe Pin mi port 5 pin standard DIN connector 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 to AT connector keyboard adapter The AdderLink is now ready for use and will start to operate as soon the XL and XR units are both powered on There is no requirement to switch the AdderLink units on in any defined order The AdderLink XL unit normally draws its power from the connected computer via the keyboard cable However if you are connecting to a computer using cables that are longer than 3 metres or are connecting to a lower powered device such as some types of keyboard video mouse switch the optional power adapter may be required When using the optional power adapter ensure that it is connected to the mains and poweri
17. d Pilot Mouse are trademarks of Logitech Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and IntelliMouse is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Velcro is a trademark of Velcro USA Inc Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan A Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 or better twisted pair cable must be used to connect the AdderLink units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a Suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances European EMC directive 89 336 EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on
18. d hotkey combinations These keyboard hotkeys are selected using the option switches on the side of the AdderLink XR unit see section 2 7 Keyboard hotkeys may be used to switch off the video lock the AdderLink and enter video compensation configuration mode On the AdderLink Gold the keyboard hotkeys are also used to select between the remote 1 and local 2 computers All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key By default the two hotkeys are CTRL and ALT although other combinations can be selected by reconfiguring the hotkeys see section 2 7 Once the hotkey command has been activated you will need to release the hotkeys and the command key before a new hotkey command is accepted by the AdderLink HOTKEYs TAB is an exception and this allows you to tab through the ports by holding down the hotkeys and repeatedly pressing TAB The hotkey commands are summarised below IMPORTANT NOTE the numbers on the numeric keypad do not form part of a valid hotkey HOTKEYs and 0 switches off the video signal and all the associated red status lights on the XR unit and disconnects the keyboard and mouse from the computer that they are currently controlling This will cause some monitors to go into standby mode or switch off The video signal can be re enabled by selecting a computer using HOTKEYs and TAB or HOTKEYs and 1 or H
19. dderLink Gold style keyboard User supplied with XR unit easily peripheral AdderLink Gold identifyable by connections slope of gold graphics Figure 2 AdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana A AdderLink XL XR XL Gold or XR Gold Remove rubber feet from AdderLink unit before fitting onto rack mouting kit AdderLink 19 inch rack mounting kit Counter sunk amp screws supplied with rack mounting kit amp Figure 3 Mounting the AdderLink in the optional 19 inch rack mounting kit Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan 1A 1 4 Package contents AdderLink package contents part code ALTX ALRX Quantity Description 1 AdderLink XL transmitter unit 1 AdderLink XR receiver unit 1 Instruction manual 1 Power adapter for the XR receiver unit Please note that the XL transmitter unit does not normally require a power adapter because it draws its power from the computer via the keyboard interface cable A second power adapter is therefore NOT SUPPLIED but may be purchased separately for video only applications AdderLink Gold package contents part code ALGTX ALGRX Quantity Description 1 AdderLink Gold XL transmitter unit 1 AdderLink Gold XR receiver unit 1 Instruction manual 1 Power adapter for the XR receiver unit Please note that the XL transmitter unit does not normally require a power adapter because it draws its power from the compute
20. deo compensation enables the video quality to be maximised for any given length of cable The video compensation only needs to be adjusted once during setup The chosen compensation setting is retained in EEPROM memory even when the AdderLink is powered off Mixed AT PS2 keyboards and PS2 RS232 mice supported as standard Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and other common wheel mice Password security prevents unauthorised use Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 Supports keyboard modes 1 2 and 3 and mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana l Power and activity indication confirm correct operation Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality 19 inch rack mount kit available Supports IBM PC compatibles and RS6000 computers 1 2 Additional AdderLink Gold features Supports stereo audio and microphone signals Provides an additional user port keyboard monitor mouse speaker microphone on the XL transmitter unit enabling the computer to be controlled from a location close to the XL transmitter as well as a location close to the XR receiver Provides an additional computer port keyboard monitor mouse speaker micro phone on the XR receiver unit enabling the user to control a local computer in addition to the remote computer that is connected
21. e attached to the XR unit have control of the PC OFF The keyboard and mouse attached to the XR unit do not have control of the P C LOCAL B Red ON Keyboard or mouse data has been received from the keyboard and mouse attached to the XL unit which currently have control of the P C OFF The keyboard and mouse attached to the XL unit do not have control of the P C AdderLink Gold XR Indicator Colour Status Meaning POWER Green ON AdderLink is on OFF AdderLink is off REMOTE 1 Red ON Remote PC attached to XL unit is selected OFF Remote PC attached to XL unit is not selected FLASHING Remote PC is selected and keyboard mouse data if being received LOCAL 2 Red ON Local PC attached to XR unit is selected OFF Local PC attached to XR unit is not selected FLASHING Local PC is selected and keyboard mouse data if being received Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naana 91 3 3 Keyboard NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock indicators The AdderLink uses the keyboard NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights to indicate various operating conditions as follows NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights flash in sequence NUM CAPS SCROLL LOCK LOCK LOCK N 7 Ha A A The AdderLink flashes the NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights in sequence on the keyboard connected to the XR unit to indicate that the AdderLink is in video compensation configuration mode The NUM lock light comes on first with CAPS and SCROLL off Then the CAPS lock comes on with NUM and SCROL
22. e following technique e Press until you observe white trailing edges on the right hand side of black text or graphics e Press and release y several times until the white trailing edges just disappear STEP 4 Press f to exit from compensation mode The AdderLink saves the selected video compensation setting when you exit from compensation mode This setting is retained within the AdderLink even when the power is off and so unless you change the twisted pair cable you will not need to re adjust the compensation setting again 2 9 Configuring user selectable options The AdderLink supports a number of user configurable options that change the detailed operation of the AdderLink to match the required application These may be selected whilst the AdderLink is in video compensation configuration mode Whilst within configuration mode the version number of the AdderLink s firmware may also be queried To enter configuration mode press the HOTKEYS together with f on the keyboard connected to the XR receiver unit The HOTKEYS are those that were set using the option switches CTRL ALT by default For example assuming the default hotkeys press these keys together b a f Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan DA Options are then set by pressing a letter key followed by a number key followed by the RETURN key For example to select an RS 232 baud rate of 1200 use the following Whilst within configuration mode press B 1 f Th
23. e num caps and scroll lock lights will indicate correct acceptance of the command as follows e In compensation configuration the num caps and scroll lock lights will flash in sequence e After pressing the first key of a command sequence the num caps and scroll lock lights will all be illuminated e After pressing the second key of a command sequence the num and caps lock lights will be on and the scroll lock light will be off e After pressing RETURN the command will have been accepted and the num caps and scroll lock lights will go back to flashing in sequence When you have finished selecting options return to normal operation by pressing f 2 10 Summary of AdderLink configuration options Full details of each of the configuration options and their uses are given in section 4 B 1 f Set RS 232 baud rate to 1200 default see section 4 1 B 2 f sSetrs232 baud rate to 9600 F 1 f Query AdderLink firmware version see section 3 10 F 8 f Resets alluser configurable options to the default state see 4 3 Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana DE H1 H 2 H 3 M1 M 2 M 6 M7 P f P f S 1 S 2 gt 3 S 4 S 5 eW S8 Adda IAL Mouse compatible RS232 protocol default overrides all other RS232 settings see section 4 1 RS232 protocol uses hardware handshaking RS232 protocol uses no handshaking 1200 baud max AdderLink Gold channels are not switchable by a 3 button mouse or
24. ely A4 RS232 port pin assignments Flow control out DSR pin 6 Mor cannected p 1 ee connected internally to pin 8 Data out TX pin 2 ere Data in RX pin 3 Flow control in DTR pin 4 gt Ground pin 5 lt Not connected pin 7 lt Flow control out CTS pin 8 connected internally to pin 6 Not connected pin 9 View of AdderLink 9 way D type female socket Adda IAL InntallabAKw and ilaa Nana AC RS232 cables for mouse applications Computer to AdderLink RS 232 cable for RS232 mouse applications Computer end 9 pin female connector AdderLink end 9 pin male connector 2 2 3 5 7 3 5 4 Mouse to AdderLink cable adapter Mouse end 9 pin male connector AdderLink end 9 pin male connector 2 3 3 2 4 6 5 5 7 8 6 4 8 7 RS232 cables for printer applications Computer to AdderLink RS232 cable for RS232 printer applications Computer end 9 pin female connector AdderLink end 9 pin male connector All lines connected straight through 1 1 2 2 3 3 etc AdderLink to printer with 25 way connector AdderLink end 9 pin male connector Printer end 25 pin male connector 2 3 2 20 7 6 CO Oy Ul A Ww 5 Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan AC Appendix B Problem Solving Problem
25. eo signal Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan AA Maximising the video quality for long cable lengths All twisted pair cables are constructed so that each of the twisted pairs has a Slightly different twist rate This is to reduce the electrical cross talk between signals travelling on adjacent pairs This difference in twist frequency effectively means that the wire distance that an electrical signal has to traverse is different for the different pairs This does not normally cause a noticeable problem but for higher screen resolutions at longer cable lengths a colour separation effect may start to be observed In practice most networking cables have one pair of conductors that are significantly more tightly twisted than the other three Unfortunately this varies between cable types and manufacturers If you do observe a colour separation effect at high screen resolutions and longer cable lengths then this may be improved by swapping the twisted pairs that are used within the cable To gain the best results the red green and blue AdderLink colour signals should be sent over the three pairs that have the closest twist frequency This normally means that the pair with the tightest twist frequency should be avoided If you do not already have a cable and you wish to purchase a Suitable cable then this may be purchased from Adder Technology via your supplier High quality cables are also available that remove this colour separation effect complet
26. eriod 2 secs E AdderView Gold timeout period 10 secs E AdderView Gold timeout period 30 secs AdderView Gold timeout period 2 mins Reserved set to OFF position mm m Enable normal operation of XR unit m Force XR unit to go into configure mode at power on Reserved set to OFF position Figure 7 AdderLink XL option switches normal and Gold models Adda IAL InntallabAKw and ilaa Nana 91 2 8 Setting the video compensation The AdderLink incorporates fine video compensation amplifiers to maximise the picture quality for any given length of twisted pair cable When you first plug in your AdderLink you will probably notice that the picture appears blurred or distorted or does not appear at all The picture quality is maximised by adjusting the video compensation setting To do this use the following procedure STEP 1 Enter video compensation mode by pressing the HOTKEYS together with f on the keyboard connected to the XR receiver unit The HOTKEYS are those that were set using the option switches CTRL ALT by default For example assuming the default hotkeys press these keys together b a f STEP 2 The AdderLink will now be in compensation adjustment mode This is indicated by the NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights on your keyboard These will flash in sequence ata rate that indicates the level of compensation a slow rate of flash indicates a compensation setting suitable for short lengths of twi
27. ey combination or by using a three button P S 2 mouse or an IntelliMouse To switch between the remote 1 and local 2 computers the user simply holds down the central button or wheel button and presses the left hand button to change channel To use this feature it must first be enabled using the M2 option To disable this feature use the M1 option If the third button is being used to switch the AdderLink XR then itis not available for use with PC software although the function of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected Consequently in M2 mode the AdderLink reports to the PCs that a 2 button mouse is connected If you wish to use the full function of a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse for your PC software then you should select the M1 option Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan AN The AdderLink supports Internet Mice that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons Examples are Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse Logitech MouseMan Genius NetMouse Genius NetMouse Pro Standard PS 2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice may be connected to the AdderLink You may configure your CPUs using Microsoft PS 2 or IntelliMouse drivers in any combination as required The IntelliMouse features are supported on both PS 2 and RS232 CPU connections When using PS 2 CPU connections the AdderLink will automatically configure itself to the type of m
28. figure mode by typing f 5 Testthe mouse movement by moving the mouse a short distance Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana 70 3 Using the AdderLink This section explains the general operation of the AdderLink We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product 3 1 Power on status The AdderLink is ready for use as soon as the XR receiver and XL transmitter have been powered on Remember that the XL transmitter usually draws its power from the computer via the keyboard cable and the XR unit draws its power form the supplied power adapter If a security password has not been set then the AdderLink XR unit will power on and immediately establish a link to the remote computer attached to the XL unit On the AdderLink this is indicated by the activity light illuminating and on the AdderLink Gold this is indicated by the remote 1 light illuminating If a security password has been set then the AdderLink XR unit will only illuminate the power light on the XR unit and will not display any video The AdderLink will indicate that it is waiting for a password to be entered by alternately illuminating the num and scroll lock lights and then the caps lock light on the keyboard attached to the XR receiver unit The AdderLink XL unit draws its power from the attached CPU via the keyboard cable The green power light confirms that there is sufficient power available If the power light flashes or is off continuously then t
29. here is not sufficient power available Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana NNA 3 2 AdderLink indicator lights The AdderLink indicator lights have the following meaning AdderLink XL Indicator Colour Status Meaning POWER Green ON AdderLink is on and there is sufficient power available OFF AdderLink is off and sufficient power is not available FLASHING Insufficient power is available marginal power ACTIVITY Red ON Keyboard or mouse data is being received from the XR unit OFF No keyboard or mouse data is being Received from the XR unit LINK Orange ON The XL unitis connected to an XR unit OFF The XL unit is not connected to an XR unit AdderLink XR Indicator Colour Status Meaning POWER Green ON AdderLink is on OFF AdderLink is off ACTIVITY Red ON The AdderLink is not locked and no keyboard or mouse data is being received FLASHING The AdderLink is not locked and keyboard or Mouse data is being received OFF The AdderLink is locked or disabled LINK Orange ON The XR unit is connected to an XL unit OFF The XR unit is not connected to an XL unit Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana DN AdderLink Gold XL Indicator Colour Status Meaning POWER Green ON AdderLink is on and there is sufficient power available OFF AdderLink is off and sufficient power is not available FLASHING Insufficient power is available marginal power REMOTE A Red ON Keyboard or mouse data has been received from the XR unit and the keyboard and mous
30. ial ports on the AdderLink The reason for this is that in the recommended setup the XL unit will continuously emulate the presence of a serial mouse regardless of whether the XR unit is connected and currently powered on This ensures that PC will reliably bootup regardless of the power and connection state of the AdderLink The various RS 232 protocol modes may be set using the following options within configuration mode H 1 f Mouse compatible R S232 protocol default overrides all other RS232 settings H 2 f RS 232 protocol uses hardware handshaking H 3 f RS232 protocol uses no handshaking 1200 baud max Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana Dn B 1 B 2 Set RS232 baud rate to 1200 default Set RS232 baud rate to 9600 S 1 S 2 RS232 protocol uses 1 stop bit RS232 protocol uses 2 stop bits default S53 S4 S RS232 protocol uses no parity default RS232 protocol uses even parity RS232 protocol uses odd parity S 7 S 8 RS232 protocol uses 7 bits per character default RS232 protocol uses 8 bits per character 4 2 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels Mouse switching is only relevant on the AdderLink Gold product where the user connected to the XR unit requires to switch between the remote computer 1 connected to the XL unit and the local computer 2 connected to the XR unit This may be done by a keyboard hotk
31. ing of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not attempt to service the AdderLink yourself Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana 1 Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period Adder will replace or repair it free of charge No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder s control Also Adder will not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product Adder s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are unable to resolve please contact your supplier Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the respective trademark owners Adder is a registered trademark of Adder Technology Limited Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation Hewlett P ackard is a registered trademark of Hewlett P ackard IBM PC AT PS 2 RS 6000 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Logitech MouseMan an
32. iod for switchover of computer control between the local XL and remote XR units The timeout period is the duration of keyboard and mouse inactivity that must be detected before the AdderLink Gold will switch control between the local XL and remote XR user console The AdderLink Gold allocates control of the computer to the first keyboard mouse set local XL or remote XR that sends keyboard or mouse data The other keyboard mouse set is then prevented from accessing the computer until no keyboard or mouse data has been received for the timeout period Once a timeout has occurred either keyboard mouse set may access the computer on a first come first served basis Top of AdderLink XR ON PRR OFF Base of AdderLink XR Hotkeys CTRL ALT command key default m m E E mm m i Hotkeys CTRL SHIFT Reserved set OFF command key m Hotkeys ALT SHIFT m command key A Hotkeys right ALT E command key E Hotkeys left ALT m m m right ALT command key Hotkeys left CTRL E left ALT command key Hotkeys right CTRL a right ALT command key Hotkeys disabled m m m Figure 6 AdderLink XR option switches normal and Gold models Adda IAL InntallabAKw and ilaa Nana DN Top of AdderLink XL ON oihuen OFF Base of AdderLink XL Enable operation of XL unit Disable operation of XL unit and perform a full hardware reset AdderView Gold timeout p
33. k press b a L release L b a To tab through computers AdderLink Gold press b a V release V press V release V press V release V b a Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana DA 3 5 Entering and exiting video compensation configuration mode The AdderLink s video compensation and user selectable options and functions are accessed in compensation configuration mode To enter this mode press the selected hotkey combination together with the RETURN key and to exit this mode press the RETURN key again For example To enter compensation configuration mode press b a f ap a b a To exit compensation configuration mode press f release f 3 6 Mouse control On the AdderLink Gold XR unit the computers can conveniently be selected using a three button mouse or IntelliMouse In order to switch to the other computer simply hold down the central mouse button or wheel button and click on the left hand mouse button The other computer will then be selected In order to use this feature you must enable it using the M2 option in configuration mode see section 4 2 3 7 Stereo audio support on the AdderLink Gold You may connect stereo speakers to both the AdderLink Gold XL unit and the AdderLink Gold XR unit Audio from the computer connected to the XL unit is broadcasted to the speakers attached to the XL unit and to the XR unit The speakers on the XR unit will output the audio signal from the XL unit if the remote computer 1
34. k when connected directly to your computer If you are connecting an additional computer to the AdderLink Gold XR unit then the monitor must also work when connected directly to this computer AdderLink supports low and high resolution monitors A standard AT or PS 2 style keyboard If you are using an AT keyboard with a 5 pin connector you may connect this to the AdderLink using a standard AT to PS 2 keyboard adapter A PS 2 style two or three button Microsoft or Logitech compatible mouse ora Microsoft IntelliMouse compatible mouse If you have an AdderLink Gold and you wish to use the mouse to switch the XR unit s channel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse The AdderLink supports Internet Mice that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons Examples are Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse Logitech MouseMan Genius NetMouse and Genius NetMouse Pro Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naana 19 A suitable mouse driver for your PC s Supported types are PS 2 or RS232 two button mouse driver any manufacturer Microsoft mouse driver including IntelliMouse Logitech mouse driver including two button three button and wheel mouse If you have the AdderLink Gold then you may also require An additional set of computer cables to connect your additional computer to the AdderLink Gold XR unit
35. ne channels is maximised by setting the minimum possible audio input level to your PC 2 5 Configuring the AdderLink The AdderLink is supplied in a default state that is suitable for most applications except that the video compensation needs to be adjusted to match the characteristics of the twisted pair cable The video only needs to be compensated once during setup as the compensation value is stored by the AdderLink and retained even when the power is off The AdderLink is configured using the following 1 Option switches see section 2 7 The option switches on the side of the AdderLink select the keyboard hotkey combination that is used to access video compensation configuration mode They also control some other hardware related functions Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana 10 2 Video compensation configuration mode see section 2 8 This mode is entered by typing the hotkey combination selected using the option switches on the keyboard attached to the XR receiver Once within video compensation configuration mode you can adjust the video compensation and select other options using the keyboard The selected options are saved and stored in the XR unit when you exit compensation configuration mode 2 6 Setting the option switches The option switches on the side of the AdderLink XR and XL units are used to select operating options The switches are continuously read by the AdderLink and may be changed whilst the Adde
36. ng the AdderLink before you switch on the connected computers Under these circumstances failure to switch the AdderLink and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana 16 Computer PS 2 style cables terminated by 6 pin mini DIN sss X L eee ar according to application a see appendix A Mp ae igh quality tri coax type recommended XL unit does not normally require a power adapter but this may optionally be used Category 5 twisted pair cable up to Pe a 200 metres long RS232 device eg printer Custom RS232 cable wired according to application see appendix A XR unit requires a power adapter Keyboard mouse Ze supplied and monitor connect directly to XR unit Extension cables may Z by used see appendix A for maximum cable Mouse lengths Keyboard Figure 4 A typical AdderLink installation A Adda inl InntallabaAanw and Ilana Nana 12 Computer controlled by either Keyboard keyboard monitor mouse set mouse speakers microphone transmits cables high f and quality tri coax a receives video cable data recommended XL unit does not q normally require AN a power adapter 4 NS but this may optionally be used User peripherals Keyboard mouse speakers micro ph
37. ns Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan D7 Mouse restoration functions should be used with care as unpredictable results may occur if the wrong mouse type is selected If in doubt restore the mouse by powering down the PC normally Standard PS 2 mouse data uses a different data format to IntelliMouse data and so two reset functions are provided on the AdderLink The type of data format expected by the PC depends upon the driver and the type of mouse that was connected when the driver was booted The following table may be used as a guide Note that the mouse reset functions predict the likely mouse resolution settings but may not restore the speed or sensitivity of the mouse exactly as they were when the PC originally booted Type of mouse system Driver type Likely expected Suggested Connected at bootup data format restoration PS 2 PS 2 only PS 2 F5 PS 2 IntelliMouse PS 2 F5 IntelliMouse ADDERview PS 2 only PS 2 FS IntelliMouse ADDERview IntelliMouse IntelliMouse F6 To restore lost mouse movement on a CPU connected to the AdderLink 1 Ensure that the video picture of the CPU that has lost its mouse movement is displayed on the monitor connected to the XR unit 2 Enter the configuration mode by pressing HOTKEYS and RETURN on the keyboard connected to the XR unit For example b a f 3 To restore a PS 2 mouse connection press M 6 f Or to restore an IntelliMouse connection press M 7 f 4 Exit from con
38. one and monitor cables high quality tri coax video cable Category 5 recommended twisted pair cable up to ee gt Computer controlled 200 metres Ea by XR units keyboard long C monitor mouse only RS232 device transmits and receives data SA XR unit requires SF a power adapter supplied Keyboard Figure 5 A typical AdderLink Gold installation A Adda inl InntallabaAanw and Ilana Nana 17 2 4 Configuring your PC s Configure your PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard mouse Speakers microphone and monitor were all connected directly to your PC but bearing in mind the following points AdderLink emulates Microsoft compatible serial IntelliMouse and PS 2 mice so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2 1 AdderLink supports VGA SVGA XGA XGA2 type monitors but does not support the automatic detection features available with some plug and play monitors and video cards If you have this type of video card and monitor you should select the video mode manually instead of relying upon the automatic detection feature The sound quality of the AdderLink Gold s audio speaker channels is maximised by setting the maximum possible audio output level from your PC You can then adjust the speaker volume to suit The sound quality of the AdderLink Gold s audio micropho
39. onger than 3 metres For operation with the power adapter cables should be no longer than 20 metres RS232 serial mice these require a special converter to connect the RS 232 lines present on the AdderLink mouse ports to the RS232 portona PC 6 pin mini DIN female 9 pin D female takes cable from AdderLink plugs into PC serial port DAT DCD TXD RXD GND TXD 12V 5V DTR CLK GND 12V DSR RTS Male 5 6 CTS 3 4 Nic 9 Ri 1 2 Cables should be no longer than 20 metres Speaker and microphone cables Screened audio cables with a stereo audio jack on both ends should be used Where possible keep the cable lengths to a minimum The maximum recommended length is 5 metres Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan AD A3 Twisted pair cable Many types of twisted pair cables are available You may use unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP cable with the AdderLink Ensure that the cable you use is of Category 5 or better specification The AdderLink uses the following pairs on the twisted pair RJ 45 jack connector If your cable is terminated for networking use then it will probably be wired correctly for the AdderLink All four twisted pairs within the cable are used by the AdderLink BICC Brand Rex cables are particularly recommended for use with the AdderLink The usage of the various twisted pairs is shown below 12345678 7 DOO SSSSC acta signal s gt o p 8 Video signet SOOO usss DOO OSOSSC i Ni
40. ophone may be plugged into the AdderLink Gold directly Quantity Description 1 High resolution tri coax video cable 2 metres long PS 2 keyboard mouse cables 2 metres long Stereo speaker microphone audio cables 2 metres long Serial mouse adapter plugs onto end of PS 2 cable AT keyboard adapter plugs onto end of PS 2 cable Adda IAL InntallabaAw and LAA Naan 19 2 Installation 2 1 What you will need A category 5 or better twisted pair cable of the required length to connect the AdderLink XL and XR units together These cables contain 4 pairs of twisted wires Specifications and recommended cable types are given in appendix A AdderLink supports cable lengths up to 200 metres Structured wiring within buildings may also be used together with suitable patch cables but the number of cable connections should be kept to a minimum to maximise signal quality Cables to connect the AdderLink XL unit to your computer Cable specifications are given in appendix A Cable packs are available for the AdderLink if you do not wish to purchase individual cables You do not need to connect cables for devices that you do not wish to use with the exception of the keyboard cable which the AdderLink XL unit uses to draw power from the computer If you do not wish to connect a keyboard then you may alternatively purchase an optional power adapter part code PSU IEC 5V DC A monitor with a standard VGA SVGA 15 pin connector that will wor
41. ouse requested by the driver M 1 f AdderLink Gold XR channels are not switchable by a 3 button Mouse or IntelliMouse default M 2 f AdderLink Gold XR channels are switchable by a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse 4 3 Resetting all configuration options to their default state To reset all the AdderLink s configuration options to the default state and return all the AdderLink settings to their default state press the following whilst within configuration mode By resetting all the configuration options to their default state you will also clear the password but you will not change the video compensation setting F 8 f Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naana 11 Appendix A Cable and connector specifications IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed If you experience problems try using shorter cables A1 Keyboard monitor mouse microphone and speakers connections All of these devices plug directly into the relevant ports of the AdderLink If you use an AT style keyboard you will need an AT 5 pin DIN female to PS 2 6 pin mini DIN male converter Cable specification for connections to XL unit when used without the optional power adapter Keyboard monitor mouse speaker and microphone cables should not be longer than 2 metres
42. r 24 2 10 Summary of AdderLink configuration options 25 2 11 Other useful installation information a a 27 2 12 Hot plugging the AdderLink into running systems and re enabling disconnected PS 2 CPU MOUSE CONNECTIONS r 27 Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana A 3 Using the AdderLink U U U u u 29 3 1 Poweron status perpung paaa a Aaaa aa a a aiaa R 29 3 2 AdderLink indicator lights r 30 3 3 Keyboard NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock indicators 32 3 4 Keyboard hotkey control nn 33 3 5 Entering an exiting video compensation configuration mode 35 SO MOUSE COMM OAs sy ana aw hayaya ENA E 35 3 7 Stereo audio support on the AdderLink Gold 35 3 8 Microphone support on the AdderLink Gold 36 3 9 Setting and using the security password r 36 3 10 Querying the AdderLink s firmware version cccsssssssssssssessssssssteees 38 4 AdderLink configuration options 39 4 1 RS232 protocol options cient vareiaenianrigeuiaelaeclashign ceased adasbigeaiaseigeiaseien 39 4 2 Mouse mode and mouse switching of Channels 40 4 3 Resetting
43. r via the keyboard interface cable A second power adapter is therefore NOT SUPPLIED but may be purchased separately for video only applications AdderLink 19 inch rack mount kit part code RMK AL Quantity Description 1 Mounting assembly for 19 inch racks 2 Counter sunk screws for fixing AdderLink to mounting assembly The rack mount kit is suitable to mount the XL or XR unit into a 19 inch rack If you required to mount both the XR and the XL units in 19 inch racks then you will need two rack mount kits The kit is suitable for the AdderLink and the AdderLink Gold AdderLink cable pack part code VSCP5 Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naana 11 This cable pack is suitable for connecting your computer to the AdderLink XL unit It is also suitable for connecting your computer to the AdderLink Gold XL unit or the AdderLink Gold XR unit if you do not wish to use speakers or microphones Y our PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse and monitor may be plugged into the AdderLink directly Quantity Description 1 High resolution tri coax video cable 2 metres long 2 PS 2 keyboard mouse cables 2 metres long 1 Serial mouse adapter plugs onto end of PS 2 cable 1 AT keyboard adapter plugs onto end of PS 2 cable AdderLink Gold cable pack part code VSCP5 GOLD This cable pack is suitable for connecting your computer to the AdderLink Gold XL unit or the AdderLink Gold XR unit Your PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse monitor stereo Speakers and micr
44. rLink is powered on The default setting all switches OFF is suitable for most installations The switches are shown in figures 6 and 7 and have the following functions XR unit Switches 1 to 5 Reserved set to OFF position XR unit Switches 6 to 8 These switches select the hotkey combinations that are recognised by the AdderLink The chosen hotkey combinations are used to enter compensation configuration mode lock the AdderLink disable the AdderLink s video and select between local and remote computers on the AdderLink Gold XL unit Switch 1 This switch may be used to reset the XL unit without disconnecting the power In the OFF position the AdderLink will operate normally In the ON position the AdderLink will suspend all operation and reset itself to the power off condition Cycling the Switch from the OFF position to the ON position and back to the OFF position again will perform a reset without having to disconnect the keyboard lead and power lead XL unit Switches 2 3 4 and 6 Reserved set to OFF position XL unit Switch 5 If this switch is set to the ON position then the remote unit will go directly into compensation configuration mode at power on This enables a password locked XR unit to be reset See section 3 9 for further details Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana 1A XL unit Switches 7 and 8 These switches have no function on the AdderLink On the AdderLink Gold the switches select the timeout per
45. s from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications 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 dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectriques publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada Naaa N Contents I INTO GUCTON iiiciscccsccscccctesssssssscssssssscesscrsssssssssesscsecessssssssssssassssceneescets 6 1 T Addertink feat reS u A TEEN 6 1 2 Additional AdderLink Gold features a 7 r3 Productinfor mato N u aaa Shaahe 8 1 4 P ackage Contents u u ulus tisdeniandiannsesschaniaadiacsiasicdaniandiaciectaatanianiiacngeny 11 Z MENS Cea E eN SSS E 13 2 1 What your g Meceerere Tere er ere errr rere errr errr errr errr Terre 13 2 2 Mounting the AdderLink 15 2 3 Connecting your devices l nee eae 15 2 4 CGOnfig ring y0 ur P C S u au s asan ahay aiepnid idauatteedianas 18 2 6 Configuring the AdderLink 18 2 2 Setting Ne option SWITCHES Zr cecnsieestersnavstaustoustarenabinysianndadiannsteustaesteebens 19 2 8 Setting the video compensation 22 2 9 Configuring the user selectable options
46. s the letter V followed by three numbers For example if the AdderLink reports V118 then the firmware version is 1 18 Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naana 90 4 AdderLink configuration options All the options described in this section are entered in AdderLink s configuration mode see section 3 5 for instructions on entering configuration mode 4 1 RS232 protocol options RS 232 serial ports are used for a wide variety of purposes and are typically operated in a number of different modes A mode that is suitable for one type of device may not be suitable for other devices and so the RS232 protocol supported by the AdderLink may be changed to suit different applications Refer to appendix A for suitable cabling for various RS 232 applications Appendix A also shows the signal pinouts for the RS 232 ports If you are using an RS 232 serial mouse connection to any of the CPUs that are connected to the AdderLink then you will need to set the AdderLink into RS 232 mouse compatible mode Setting this mode overrides all other RS232 protocol settings and forces 1200 baud 8 bits per character 1 stop bit and no handshaking The AdderLink performs an automatic conversion to convert PS 2 mouse signals to RS232 mouse signals if you use a Suitable wiring adapter If you wish to use an RS232 mouse connection to your PC then we recommend that you use a controlling PS 2 mouse and the RS232 adapter rather than attempting to connect the mouse to the ser
47. sted pair cable and a fast rate of flash indicates a compensation setting that is suitable for long lengths of twisted pair cable NUM CAPS SCROLL ee LOCK LOCK m m Vaan x Active light cycles from num to caps to scroll and back to num again rate of cycling indicates increases with greater levels of video compensation Press g to select no video compensation Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan 709 You should now see a fuzzy video picture on your monitor connected to the XR receiver unit STEP 3 You may now use the following keys to select the required video compensation g Selects no video compensation Increases the video compensation coarse adjustment W Increases the video compensation fine adjustment Decreases the video compensation coarse adjustment y Decreases the video compensation fine adjustment Various other keys may also be used to select operating options see section 2 10 As you change the video compensation setting you will see the sharpness of the picture change The AdderLink calculates the required brightness automatically Y ou will need more video compensation for longer twisted pair cable distances Adjust the video compensation until you achieve the best picture If you add too much compensation then the picture may be lost If this happens reduce the compensation to restore the picture Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan 99 The best compensation setting may be set using th
48. via the twisted pair cable Front panel indicators show the currently active user port and the currently selected computer Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Naan 7 1 3 Product information Computer Connection for connections Computer optional power kasa RA adapter power Power green adapter is not and activi keyboard PS 2or P normally required red indicators Computer connection y hidden from view Option switches hidden from view monitor connection k Auxiliary indicators RS232 show power green 5 serial link status orange connection and activity red AdderLink XL unit Indicators are visible easily identifyable when AdderLink is by slope of blue fixed to fe tions Twisted pair graphics mounting bracket cable connection Auxiliary indicators show power green Twisted pair link status orange cabo connection ators a ible Power green Mdoe rom WER when AdderLink is RS232 and activity red fixed to the rack serial indicators mounting bracket connection hidden from view hidden from Sis view Option Monitor switches connection i Connection for PS 2 style keyboard Connection i for power a User Supplied with AdderLink XR unit style mouse ponnection AdderLink easily identifyable by slope of blue graphics Figure 1 AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiver Adda IAL InntallabAKw and TIAA Nana Q Computer connections

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