UNIMUX-USBV-2 Installation and Operation Manual - KVM
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1. AA ON WORK 127 ie anner Dr Tel 330 562 7070 TECHNOLOGIES Aurora OH crs sh 562 1999 RH INCORPORATED Ps etwo UNIMUX USBV 2 2 Port USB KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual MANO27 Rev Date 2 15 2007 TRADEMARK UNIMUX is a trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U S and other countries COPYRIGHT Copyright O 2003 2007 by Network Technologies Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc 1275 Danner Drive Aurora Ohio 44202 CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users MANO27 Rev Date 2 15 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION audacia A Ap AAA PALIN EA ap 1 MATERIAS A iaa 1 FEATURES AND FUNG IONS u eiii aaa AA A A A gtd eeieaes 2 INSTAERATION Gitare A A A dates eet adalat or tebe 3 Connect User DEVICES Midi sek adn ida di dla Sawa dE Aaa de fava aid iaa a a A 3 Gonnectto a CPU insti iii aa did td ad Aa bast dida ada adas 4 Power O 5 MALOS A A A A a O ca betas dd a ca 5 USING THENTL SWITCH A tah A a a eid dukes 6 CPU S election did ci Ad a A dela Ul a A a ad A gate 6 AAN2. 2007 NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH INTRODUCTION The UNIMUX USBV 2 formerly referred to as KEEMUX USBV 2U USB KVM switch allows one user to access two USB CPUs with only one USB keyboard USB mouse and 15HD VGA monitor Internal microprocessors allow both CPUs to boot simultaneously and error free Port selection is accomplished by a front panel push button or commands typed on the keyboard Types of User Input Devices Supported USB keyboard with Windows layout e USB keyboard with SUN layout USB keyboard with MAC layout with mouse USB Mouse up to 3 buttons e USB IntelliMouse scrollwheel NTIUSB Sun Adapter USB Hub e Microsoft Logitech and Kensington mice trackballs Types of CPUs Supported Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1 0 or above including e USB WINxx e USB MAC USB SUN NOTE UNIMUX USBV 2 is fully compliant with USB standards 1 0 1 1 MATERIALS Materials Supplied with this kit NTIUNIMUX USBV 2U USB KVM Switch e 120V at 60Hz 5VDC O 5A AC Adapter Domestic Only OR 120 240V at 50 60Hz 5VDC 2 0A AC Adapter Foreign or Domestic e Line Cord country specific only supplied when 120 240V AC adapter is supplied Materials Not Supplied BUT REQUIRED A set of 2 cables for each USB CPU being connected to the switch must be used e VEXT xx MM for monitor interface e USB AB xM for device keyboard and mouse interface Legend xx is the length of the cable in feet Mi
3. 21 Poland 04 Canadian French 22 Portuguese 05 Czech Republic 23 Russia 06 Danish 24 Slovakia 07 Finnish 25 Spanish 08 French 26 Swedish 09 German 27 Swiss French 10 Greek 28 Swiss German 11 Hebrew 29 Switzerland 12 Hungary 30 Taiwan 13 International ISO 31 Turkish 14 Italian 32 UK 15 Japan Katakana 33 US 16 Korean 34 Yugoslavia 17 Latin American 35 99 Reserved 11 NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS USB Type B USB Type A VGA Video Pin Signal pie sional 1 VCC 1 VCC 1 RED 9 NC 2 DATA 2 DATA 2 GREEN 10 GND 3 DATA 3 DATA 3 BLUE 11 IDO 4 GND 4 GND 4 ID2 12 1D1 5 TST 13 HS 6 RED GND 14 VS 7 GREEN GND 15 1D3 8 BLUE GND Mating face of a 15HD female Mating face of a USB Type B Female Mating face of a USB Type A Female q VGA VIDEO 50000 O 107020 00 15am 14m13 m12 m 11 000900 Barrel 0 Do pm Power Connector 5VDC 2 0A OUTPUT Outside Inside barrel e barrel 2 1 mm x 5 5 mm Female NOTE UNIMUX USBV 2 is fully compliant with USB standards 1 0 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Verify all cables are securely connected and that the installation procedure was carefully followed 2 Ifa CPU seems to be locked up e cycle the power to the UNIMUX USBV 2 OFF then ON e unplug the USB DEVICES keyboard and mouse cables not the CPU x keyboard and mouse from the UNIMU
4. by the switch the LEDs on the keyboard will flash once to indicate acceptance The user must exit Command Mode by pressing ESC to see a change take effect in the switch operation NOTE The UNIMUX USBV 2 will automatically exit Command Mode after 10 seconds of inactivity by the user if the user does not manually exit Command Mode NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH Command Mode Function Keystroke Increment Port p select the next higher port KEY SYMBOLS LEGEND ex 01 gt 02 OF PRESS EITHER KEY CHORDED SEQUENCE PRESS CONSECUTIVELY O Nea a AND KEEP KEYS PRESSED UNTIL ALL ARE PRESSED select the next lower port PRESS CONSECUTIVELY or ex 02 gt 01 Decrement Port When toggled to ON Scan Mode will be indicated the LED for only the active CPU Toggle Scan Mode flashing ON and OFF ON and OFF xxx from 002 to 255 ie t002 would set the time out period for 2 seconds Sets scan time out period for each port Toggle Broadcast Mode ON and OFF When toggled to ON Broadcast Mode will be indicated by both LEDs cycling alternately ON and OFF in rapid intervals P o 1 2 POx would be P01 or P02 x ga x the desired key This will replace the Ctrl sequence to enter Command Mode This will print the version of the code in the KEEMUX USBV 2U switch to a text editor window for use when troubleshooting the switch x 1 0r2 lt M gt lt 1 gt will enable function
5. on Port 1 lt M gt lt 2 gt will enable function on Port 2 Keyboard LED s will flash once to confirm command x 10r2 lt W gt lt 1 gt will disable function on Port 1 lt W gt lt 2 gt will disable function on Port 2 Keyboard LED s will flash once to confirm command Selects a specific port Select a different control key combination Select a specific country code for the keyboard Lxx would be L00 L34 see Country Codes Table on page 11 ya E Print the code version to a text editor Configure port to connect To a MAC CPU Configure port to connect To a WINDOWS or SUN CPU El Exit Command Mode Note The user must exit Command Mode to use the CPU s in the selected mode JE a Hida 13 le de E le Default Value Reset Default factory set values for Command Mode entry key Scan dwell time and country code can be restored by following this procedure Disconnect power from the UNIMUX USBV 2 Press and hold the CPU SELECT button on the switch Re connect power to the switch Release the CPU SELECT button AON NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH Scan Mode Scan Mode is indicated by a flashing CPU port LED In Scan Mode the switch scans back and forth between ports making the CPU connected to the port with the flashing LED active That connected port will remain active while in use When the connected port becomes idle for the user selected time out period default time is 5
6. seconds the UNIMUX USBV 2 will connect to the other CPU port See Command Mode section on page 7 for configuring the scan time out period A flashing CPU LED means that CPU is being scanned and is active View of side of switch with LEDs and CPU SELECT switch Figure 4 Flashing LED for Scan Mode indication NOTE The keyboard and mouse must remain idle for the full scan time out period before the UNIMUX USBV 2 will connect to the other port Broadcast Mode use with extreme caution Broadcast Mode allows the user to send keystrokes to all active CPUs Broadcast Mode is indicated by illuminating the CPU x LEDs in rapid alternating intervals Broadcast Mode has some critical requirements a Broadcast Mode must be OFF when booting any attached CPUs b Broadcast Mode must be ON and the user must exit Command Mode for keystrokes to reach attached CPUs NOTE The mouse is disabled leaving only the keyboard active during Broadcast Mode Normal Mode The UNIMUX USBV 2 is in Normal Mode when only the LED for the active CPU is illuminated solid not flashing as in Scan Mode When in Normal Mode the user is controlling only the CPU to which the user is connected through the UNIMUX USBV 2 In Normal Mode the UNIMUX USBV 2 will only switch between CPUs 1 and 2 when the user uses either keyboard control or button control to do so Mice and Trackballs with MACs The UNIMUX USBV 2 can be configured to enable full functionality between m
7. 2 which connects the selected CPU to the user s keyboard monitor and mouse e Holding down the CPU SELECT button for more than 2 seconds will cause the UNIMUX USBV 2 to cycle through all modes of operation COMMAND SCAN BROADCAST and NORMAL see pages 6 and 7 for Command Scan Broadcast and Normal mode sections After the first change modes will continue to change every 2 seconds as long as the CPU SELECT button is still pressed in The CPUx LEDs will indicate which mode the switch is in see the table below Release the button when the desired mode has been selected Switch Mode Indication MODE CPUx LED INDICATION COMMAND Both LEDs illuminated SCAN One LED flashing BROADCAST Both LEDS flashing alternately NORMAL One LED illuminated solid Keyboard Control In order to control the other features of the switch with the keyboard Command Mode must be enabled To enter Command Mode from the keyboard gt press on nE When the Command Mode is enabled all 3 status lights on the keyboard will illuminate and both LEDs on the UNIMUX USBV 2 will illuminate solid to indicate Command Mode is enabled and the following functions are available NOTE The user must exit Command Mode in order to use the CPU s in the selected mode To exit Command Mode press ESC on the keyboard The mouse will not operate while in Command Mode NOTE While in Command Mode when a proper programming key is pressed and recognized
8. A ai ki ah ee ate tee i ee A 6 CGOMMand MOde cionado a bend Ouse MCRAE EVA Saud A taal aa ada ai duals 7 SCAM MOE E TA id sae E E TA A AA AA A a E al a E IA Beeb tenth 8 BroadCast MOG tac eutectic A A A da eee aah 8 Normal Mod coccion td 8 Mice and Trackballs with MACS 0 ccccccccssscececseeeeesseeeeeesseaeeeceseeeeessaeeeseseaeeeseceeeaeesseaseessseeeaaessssaeesseesaeesseesaeeesseaaees 8 KEYBOARD FEATURES Sorena ean a a aaa a a ad di dd iaa 9 Keyboard To Computer Translation cc cccececeeeseeeeeneeeeeeeeceaeeeceaeeeeaaeseeeeeseaeeeeaaaeseeeeeceaeeesaaeseeaeeseeeeseaeessaeeseaeeeeneeeeas 9 Translation Capabilities ccoo t teers 9 Translation Tables rta iras tata 9 International SUN Keyboards ooococoncccnnicinnocononoconoccnn crac 10 TECHNIGAL SPECIFICATION S cosacos ninia e Pd a a ae dadas ido 12 TROUBLESHOOTING cta A ha dae AA dera 12 WARRANTY INFORMATION areis iae rN a EER a ea a aaar earn ea Eaa Pre aE iaaea a a e aE 13 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 Make user device and power CONNECHONS ooomccconocccnnnonoccnononcnnnn nn nn rn rr 3 Eigure 2 Gonnectto a USB GPU a did 4 Figure 3 Compatible device combinations oooonncccnnccconoconcccconcconnncnnnononnn ccoo crac nar c rn nnrrnnnrrnn nr nnrnnnrrnrrnrrrnrnn 5 Figure 4 Flashing LED for Scan Mode indicatiON oooncccnnccnncinnccnnnccnnccnnoncnnnnn cnn rnn nano rnr nr cren 8 Figure 5 Keyboard Configurations ica tt ibid podr iio aa aay 10 MANO27 Rev Date 2 15
9. X USBV 2 and reconnect them e reset default values as described on page 7 e reboot the CPU If the NTI UNIMUX USBV 2 still seems work improperly help may be found in the Frequently Ask Questions FAQ s section of our website at http www networktechinc com or call us directly at 800 742 8324 800 RGB TECH or 330 562 7070 and we will be happy to assist in any way we can 12 NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH INDEX Broadcast Mode 8 MAC CPUs 8 cables 1 Normal Mode 8 Command Mode 6 Scan Mode 8 country code 11 SELECT button 6 CPUs supported 1 specifications 12 devices supported 1 Sun international keyboards 10 hot plugged 5 troubleshooting 12 keyboard translations 9 USB hub 5 keyboards international 10 USB AB x MM 4 WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty period on this product parts and labor is two 2 years from the date of purchase Please contact Network Technologies Inc at 800 742 8324 800 RGB TECH or 330 562 7070 or visit our website at http www networktechinc com for information regarding repairs and or returns A return authorization number is required for all repairs returns MODEL NO UNIMUX USBV 2 SERIAL NO DATE INSPECTED BY MANO27 Rev 2 15 07 13
10. boards In order to use an international Sun keyboard follow this procedure Disconnect the CPU from the UNIMUX USBV 2 Connect the international keyboard to be used to the UNIMUX USBV 2 Disconnect power to the UNIMUX USBV 2 for at least 3 seconds Reconnect power to the UNIMUX USBV 2 Reconnect the CPU to the UNIMUX USBV 2 akon 10 NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH It is also possible to configure the UNIMUX USBV 2 to emulate a specific international Sun keyboard regardless of what actual keyboard is connected This is recommended when the CPU needs the layout code i e a SUN CPU and the keyboard doesn t have an explicit layout code i e some Windows keyboards To do this manually set the UNIMUX USBV 2 indicate the international keyboard identification number to the CPU using the following procedure 1 Connect the keyboard to be used to the UNIMUX USBV 2 2 Disconnect power from the UNIMUX USBV 2 for at least 3 seconds 3 Reconnect power to the UNIMUX USBV 2 4 Enter Command Mode 5 Type Lxx where xx is the number from the list below that corresponds to the desired country code 6 Exit Command Mode 7 Disconnect power from the UNIMUX USBV 2 for at least 3 seconds 8 Reconnect power to the UNIMUX USBV 2 9 Reboot the CPU connected to the UNIMUX USBV 2 Country Codes 00 Not Supported 18 Netherlands Dutch 01 Arabic 19 Norwegian 02 Belgian 20 Persian Farsi 03 Canadian Bilingual
11. ee Fig 1 3 Connect a USB mouse to the other female USB type A port labeled USB DEVICES on the UNIMUX USBV 2 4 Connect a VGA multi scan monitor to the female 15HD VGA port labeled MONITOR on the UNIMUX USBV 2 Be sure to tighten the two screws on the monitor cable connector to the UNIMUX USBV 2 securely UNIMUX 15HD male Video Connector Barrel 2 ae Power Connector VGA 5VDC 2 04 OUTPUT he Outside Inside o eona ounn oo RA g rn barrel e barrel oso oa qua dE onitor 2 1 mm x 5 5 mm Female USB Keyboard Figure 1 Make user device and power connections NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH Connect to a CPU 1 Using a USB AB x MM cable connect the USB type A device port of a USB CPU to the USB type B port labeled CPU 1 on the UNIMUX USBV 2 Using a VEXT xx MM connect the video port of the same USB CPU connected in step 5 to the female 15HD port labeled VIDEO 1 on the UNIMUX USBV 2 Be sure to tighten the two screws on the cable connector to the UNIMUX USBV 2 securely 4 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for connecting a second USB CPU to the ports labeled CPU 2 and VIDEO 2 See Fig 2 o 15HD male Video Connector USB Type B male USB Type A male Figure 2 Connect to a USB CPU NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH Power Up The UNIMUX USBV 2 USB KVM switch can be powered at any time The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboard and or mouse at power ON it shou
12. ice and trackballs having two or more buttons and USB MAC CPUs By default the ports on the UNIMUX USBV 2 are configured for use with WINDOWS and SUN CPUs and have no special translation for using multi function mice and trackballs when a MAC CPU is connected Using the commands in Command Mode on page 7 either enable or disable this feature as needed for each port NOTE Be sure to re configure port for connection to a WINDOWS or SUN CPU if a MAC CPU is removed and a WINDOWS or SUN CPU is then connected NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH KEYBOARD FEATURES The keyboard configuration of each CPU is saved in the NTI UNIMUX USBV 2 For example if the CPU attached to Port 2 had CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK selected the last time that CPU was accessed then they will automatically be set when that CPU is accessed again Keyboard To Computer Translation See Fig 5 on page 10 for reference The NTI UNIMUX USBV 2 enables a mixture of otherwise incompatible peripheral computer components to be connected together This is accomplished by performing keyboard to computer translations automatically i e translate a MAC keyboard and mouse to a Windows type CPU The chart below shows the capabilities of devices controlling certain CPU types Translation Capabilities CPU Device Sun Mac Windows Sun Keyboard Full functionality Full functionality Fu
13. ld be powered after connecting to and powering ON the UNIMUX USBV 2 USB devices keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged to and from the UNIMUX USBV 2 at any time Remember the last attached device is the active one Limitations e Only USB input device or hub cables can be connected to the UNIMUX at the USB Type A female ports labeled USB DEVICES See Features and Functions on page 2 item 2 A USB hub single or multi port can be used provided only USB input devices are plugged into it e Only a USB Windows or SUN keyboard or USB mouse may be connected to the USB port on a USB MAC keyboard e A maximum of 8 input devices may be connected to the UNIMUX either directly or through hubs See Fig 3 for some examples of input device combinations that can be used with the UNIMUX USB Type A Mate Connectors use poa USB MAC Keyboard Mouse USB V ndows Keyboard Mouse USB Mouse USB Windows Keyboard Mouse Optional Multiple keyboards and mice Typical Installation 1 Keyboard 1 Mouse Optional MAC USB keyboard and mouse USB MAC Keyboard SOR ORA Keynoase 2 USB hubs in series Daisy Chained Figure 3 Compatible device combinations NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH USING THE NTI SWITCH The NTI UNIMUX USBV 2 can be operated by the CPU SELECT button on the side of the switch or by keyboard control CPU Select e Pressing the CPU SELECT button on the UNIMUX USBV 2 will toggle between CPU 1 and CPU
14. ll functionality AT101 Keyboard Extra keys emulation Power key emulation Full functionality Mac keyboard Extra keys emulation Full functionality Full functionality except Application Key Apple Pro Keyboard Extra keys emulation Extra Keys not supported Full functionality Eject Mute Volume Volume Sun Mouse Full functionality Full functionality Full functionality Wheel Mouse Full functionality Full functionality Full functionality Apple Mouse Right button emulation Full functionality Right button emulation Translation Tables Use the chart below to type SUN s additional keys with Win95 and Apple keyboards WINxx or Mac Keyboards Sun Extra Keys Power Key Emulation Space Bar F1 Stop Win95 Keyboards Mac CPU Sun CPU Space Bar F2 Again SB RT Arrow Power Power Space Bar F3 Props Space Bar F4 Undo Space Bar F5 Front Space Bar F6 Copy Space Bar F7 Open Space Bar F8 Paste Space Bar F9 Find Space Bar F10 Cut Mouse Click Equivalents Space Bar F11 Help Space Bar F12 Compose To emulate right button click using an Apple 1 button Space Bar Up Arrow Volume mouse hold down the CMND key key with open Space Bar Down Arrow Volume apple insignia while pressing the mouse button Space Bar Left Arrow Mute NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH Suspend key SUN Keyboard Figure 5 Keyboard configurations International Sun Keyboards The UNIMUX USBV 2 can recognize international layouts for Sun key
15. s an abbreviation for meters MM indicates male to male connector Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800 742 8324 800 RGB TECH in the US and Canada or 330 562 7070 worldwide NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH Front View of UNIMUX USBV 2 Rear View of UNIMUX USBV 2 cru 2 cru a FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 1 5VDC connection jack for the AC adapter 2 USB DEVICES USB type A female receptacles for connection of user USB device s 3 CPU Status Mode LEDs for visual indication of switch connection between the user and a specific CPU as well as mode status 4 CPU Select Switch push to manually switch to a specific CPU or to change the switch operating mode 5 MONITOR for connection of the user video monitor 6 VIDEO x Video connectors for connecting video cables from CPUs 7 CPU x USB type B female receptacles for connection of USB device cables from CPUs NTI UNIMUX 2 PORT USB KVM SWITCH INSTALLATION Connect User Devices 1 It is not necessary to turn OFF power to either of the CPUs that will be connected to the UNIMUX USBV 2 before connecting or disconnecting any cables NOTE If a CPU needs to identify a keyboard it will be necessary to power ON the CPU after it is connected to the UNIMUX USBV 2 and only after the keyboard is connected and the UNIMUX USBV 2 is powered ON 2 Connect a USB keyboard to a female USB type A port labeled USB DEVICES on the UNIMUX USBV 2 S
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