Raritan SwitchMan
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1. scan is a feature that automatically steps through each active channel When Scan is active SwitchMan allows you to view the video of each active channel for a set interval scan rate SwitchMan then cycles to the next active channel The default scan rate is three seconds You can set the scan rate from the front panel or in hot key mode To activate Scan press the scan button on the SwitchMan front panel To exit Scan press the scan button toggle ON OFF again Note SwitchMan automatically skips inactive channels in Scan mode Set Scan rate The scan rate can be changed through front panel buttons to preset intervals Press the scan button followed by the channel selection button that corresponds to the desired scan rate see chart below The light above the button blinks twice to acknowledge the setting and scanning continues at the new rate 10 Channel 1 1 second Channel 2 3 seconds Channel 3 8 seconds Channel 4 16 seconds To exit Scan press the scan button toggle ON OFF Hot Key Mode When you activate hot key mode SwitchMan captures and interprets keystrokes as front panel functions No keystrokes pass through to the computer s Note Hot key mode operation requires a PS 2 style or an Extended AT style keyboard Hot key activation To enter hot key mode press lt Scroll Lock gt twice rapidly SwitchMan enters hot key mode and the three keyboard LEDs Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock blink continuo2. Raritan technical support either go to www raritanonline com Or call your local reseller or distributor 15 Appendix Specifications of SwitchMan SW2 2 Channel SwitchMan SW4 4 Channel SwitchMan Dimensions 10 00 W x 5 50 D x 2 13 H 206mm x 140mm x 53mm Weight 1 7 lb 0 77 kg DC Power Input 6V 1 4 amp Adapter optional P N A10D1 O6MP User connection ports VGA monitor HD15 female video PS 2 keyboard mini DIN 6 pin female PS 2 mouse mini DIN 6 pin female Computer connection ports VGA monitor HD15 Female video PS 2 keyboard mini DIN 6 pin female PS 2 mouse mini DIN 6 pin female Serial mouse DB9 female Agency approvals FCC Class B CE Warranty One year Specifications of Cables Use Raritan s premium tangle proof cables or Raritan s standard cables Raritan premium tangle proof cables One cable required for each PC CSWT18 6 cable for PS 2 and VGA connections CSWT30 10 cable for PS 2 and VGA connections APSAT AT serial converter kit for above cables
3. booting and switching You can select computers by touching individual channel buttons on the front panel or by using simple hot key commands owitchMan s versatile design gives you the choice of either a horizontal or a space saving vertical installation Standard features like Scan and LED indicators make operation of SwitchMan simple and convenient Connect your computers to SwitchMan by using industry standard KVM cables For the highest resolution video use Raritan s premium tangle proof cables Plug your standard PS 2 keyboard VGA monitor and PS 2 mouse right into SwitchMan SwitchMan Figure 1 SwitchMan SW4 4 channel Feature X Compatible with all PS 2 style or AT style computers Individual front panel selection buttons with LED indicators Dedicated keyboard mouse emulators for each computer to provide flawless operation High resolution video to1600X1200 PS 2 IntelliMouse support scan button to scan computers at a programmable rate Places either horizontally or vertically to save additional space Powered by connected compuers Use Raritan s premium tangle proof cables for highest resolution video requirements Use inexpensive industry standard KVM cables for typical applications Figure 2 SW2 back panel vertical position Figure 3 SW4 back panel horizontal position Installation Procedures Begin installation by connecting one computer to SwitchMan Once the first computer is
4. is lt Scroll Lock gt lt Num Lock gt or lt Caps Lock gt can be used instead To make a new hot key mode activator enter hot key mode and then press lt Scroll Lock gt lt Caps Lock gt or lt Num Lock gt followed by lt Enter gt The new hot key activator is now set Exit hot key mode To exit hot key mode at any time press lt Esc gt The LEDs on the keyboard stop blinking and the keyboard reverts to normal function When in hot key mode if the keyboard is inactive for 30 seconds SwitchMan automatically exits hot key mode 12 Hot key command table Toggle Scan ON OFF set Scan rate S n Enter Make Num Lock the hot key mode activator l Num Lock Make Scroll Lock the hot key mode activator Scr Lock Make Caps Lock the hot key mode activator Caps Lock 13 Troubleshooting The following table lists probable solutions for problems that may be encountered during SwitchMan installation or operation Trouble Probable Cause Symptom No front panel Bad connection s Check cable connection s LEDs Computer not Power ON computer powered ON Notebook computer Not enough power to run or Guardian device switchMan Install notebook in use or Guardian after connecting other PCs Otherwise do not use Notebook or Guardian Channel LED Computer not Power ON the computer flashes powered ON for that continuously channel Keyboard or mouse Stop using the keyboard sending input and or mouse dur
5. Users Manual SW2 SW4 User s Manual SW2 SW4 Copyright 2008 Raritan Inc SW 0B E JUNE 2008 CE Orm E Raritan SwitchMan Raritan Inc Raritan Europe B V Raritan Japan Raritan Taiwan 400 Cottontail Lane Eglantierbaan 16 4th Floor Shinkawa NS Building 5F 121 Lane 235 Pao Chiao Rd Somerset NJ08873 2908 LV Capelle aan den lJssel 1 26 2 Shinkawa Chuo ku Hsin Tien City Taipei Hsien USA The Netherlands Tokyo 104 0033 Japan Taiwan Tel 1 732 764 8886 Tel 31 10 284 4040 Tel 81 3 3523 5991 Tel 886 2 8919 1333 Fax 1 732 764 8887 Fax 31 10 284 4049 Fax 81 3 3523 5992 Fax 886 2 8919 1338 E mail sales raritan com E mail sales europe raritan com E mail sales japan raritan com E mail sales asia raritan com Hitp www raritan com Hitp www raritan com Http www raritan co p Http www raritan com tw FCC NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation 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 communications Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference Product names mentioned in this document are trademark
6. ing channel through SwitchMan selection No video display Loose video Check and reconnect cables for computer connection s Problems with the Power OFF the computers monitor Connect directly to the computer the monitor that is not functioning properly lf the problem persists it is not due to SwitchMan lf the display is correct when directly connected contact owitchMan dealer Keyboard error Computer keyboard Check keyboard cable from computer cable connection connection of the computer not operating properly 14 Unit does not Keyboard Hot key mode works only activate hot key with PS 2 or Extended AT mode Style keyboards Unable to select Unit in Scan mode Exit Scan mode Channel Keyboard or Keyboard and Check connection s of the mouse does not mouse cables are keyboard and mouse to respond or does loose or have been switchMan and computer not work properly crossed Be sure keyboard is full PS 2 or Extended AT style and mouse is PS 2 style Power OFF the computer Switch the keyboard and mouse connectors and reboot the computer lf the problem persists power OFF the computer Connect the keyboard directly to the computer to determine whether the problem is with the computer port If the problem is not with the computer port connect the computer to a different PC channel in the back of SwitchMan and restart the computers lf the problem persists contact dealer For
7. mputers Use Raritan keyboard mouse port adapter APSAT on PS 2 cables to plug into a computer with AT keyboard port and serial mouse port Switchman converts keyboard and mouse signals to PS 2 and requires either a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard or an AT Extended keyboard with adapter Industry standard a KVM M M cables Cable can be used instead CSWT18 CSWT30 Optional PS ToWMouse Parji To VGA Port VGA Monitor PS 2 Mouse CSWT18 CswT30 PS 2 or AT Keyboard To VGA Por Figure 4 Cabling diagram Operation You can select a computer from the front panel of SwitchMan or through the keyboard in hot key mode The LEDs on the front panel of SwitchMan indicate which computer or channel is currently selected and ready for use switchMan automatically senses which channels are active that is those that have computers that are connected and powered ON In Scan mode switchMan cycles through these active channels The video is displayed and the keyboard and mouse are active for each successive computer Front Panel Select channels To select a computer from the front panel simply press the button corresponding to the desired channel The LED above the channel illuminates and the video from that connected computer is displayed The keyboard and mouse become active for that computer The monitor will remain blank if you choose an inactive channel Scan channels
8. operational then connect additional computers owitchMan can use industry standard keyboard video and mouse KVM cables or can use Raritan s premium tangle proof KVM cables Caution Make sure that each computer is powered OFF before it is connected to SwitchMan 1 Connect your keyboard monitor and mouse to the back panel of SwitchMan Use the black section marked USER PORTS for these connections 2 Using either end of the KVM cables connect the keyboard monitor and mouse connectors to the section marked PC 1 on the SwitchMan back panel See figure 2 for SW2 or figure 3 for SW4 Note With Raritan s tangle proof KVM cables each connector is marked with a symbol amp keyboard monitor mouse for ease of connection 3 Plug the other ends of the KVM cable into the corresponding ports on the first computer 4 Power ON the computer The LED above the channel selection button for the powered computer illuminates 5 The video from the connected computer is displayed on the monitor The keyboard and mouse operate as if they were connected directly to the computer Note SwitchMan is automatically powered ON when at least one connected computer is powered ON 6 After the first computer is working connect the remaining computers to switchMan Make sure each computer is powered OFF before it is connected to SwitchMan Installation Notes Switchman computer ports are PS 2 style You may also connect AT style co
9. s or registered trademarks of their respective companies PS 2 PC AT and IBM are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation CANADIAN NOTIFICATION This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numere rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Feature Installtion Procedures Installation Notes Operation Front Panel selection Channels Scan Channels set Scan Rate Hot Key Mode Hot key Activation select A Computer Channel by Number select A Computer Channel by Using Arrow Keys Scanning Channels Set Scan Rate Change Hot key Mode Activator Exit Hot key Mode Hot key Command Table Troubleshooting Appendix Specification of SwitchMan Specifications of Cables CONNNNDDOO00 UI OUT BR WD gt Overview owitchMan is the desktop KVM keyboard video mouse switch for those who run more than one computer at a desk By having only one keyboard monitor and mouse you reclaim your desktop while saving time and money SwitchMan uses the same bulletproof design as Raritan s professional grade products and is available in two channel and four channel models Raritan s unique keyboard and mouse emulation technology dedicates individual processors to each channel Every computer continuously sees its own keyboard and mouse to ensure flawless
10. usly To exit hot key mode press the lt Esc gt key Select a computer channel by number You can select channels by using hot key mode The LED on the front panel above the corresponding computer is turned ON 1 Activate hot key mode 2 Press the lt c gt key 3 Press number key corresponding to the computer 4 Press lt Enter gt For example to select channel two enter hot key mode and then press lt C gt lt 2 gt lt Enter gt Select a computer channel by using arrow keys In hot key mode you can step through the channels Press the lt a gt or lt a gt arrow to increment and press the lt gt or lt a gt arrow keys to decrement the channel numbers scanning channels In hot key mode press the lt s gt key to activate Scan The LED above the scan button is illuminated and SwitchMan begins scanning active channels Set Scan rate You can change the default Scan rate to an interval from 1 to 99 seconds The LED above the most recently selected channel buttons blinks twice to acknowledge the change and scanning starts at the new rate 1 Enter hot key mode 2 Press the lt s gt key 3 Press number key for the desired rate 1 99 4 Press lt Enter gt For example to set the rate to 30 seconds enter hot key mode and then press lt s gt lt 30 gt lt Enter gt Change hot key mode activator While in hot key mode you can change the key that activates hot key mode The default activation key
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