ADDER CCS4USB
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1. ou UI The keyboard mouse the speakers and two individual USB channels can be collectively or separately switched through to each PC system These are electronically switched to the required system using any of five methods Free Flow utility CCS4 USB unit control panel keyboard key presses mouse buttons or optional remote control i ADDER OPERATION comrcumaon INSTALLATION es FURTHER INFORMATION What is Free Flow The Adder Free Flow represents true innovation in KVM switching For the first time Free Flow allows users to automatically switch between target computers simply by moving the mouse pointer from screen to screen What makes this such a revolution is that you no longer need software to be installed on your mission critical computers in order to do this Adder Free Flow resides on the switch itself sensing screen boundaries and instantaneously switching keyboard and mouse to the defined target computer Free Flow can be configured for almost any combination of screens using the included application which allows you to declare the individual screen sizes and visually position each one relative to the others PA COMMAND Free Flow consists of special code within the CCS4 USB unit plus an intuitive graphical configuration application First you inform the Free Flow configuration application how many screens you2. z PAS E 3 Connect the power lead to a nearby main supply socket E z Note Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and 2O will become warm to the touch Do not enclose them or place them in locations Z where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade Switching control by computer The OPTIONS port allows an external serial input typically from a computer to control the selection of the various channels You can use either the supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor plus a standard CAT5 patch cable part number VSC23 or alternatively construct a custom cable to link the CCS4 USB unit and the computer For pin out details of the custom cable see Appendix 1 Upon receipt of the correct code the CCS4 USB will switch immediately to the appropriate channel Connecting a computer for remote control The cable link from the computer needs to connect the transmit TXD line of the computer to the receive RXD input of the CCS4 USB and also link the ground terminals GND of the two devices See Appendix 1 for details To connect a computer remote control 1 Use either the supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor plus a standard CAT5 patch cable or alternatively a custom cable to link the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the C
3. a Will switch all peripherals together independently Press the COMPUTER button repeatedly to select the required computer channel OPERATION conncunaion INSTALLATION WELCOME 17 To select a computer using hotkeys Using hotkey combinations you can quickly switch the keyboard and mouse speakers and USB peripherals to any computer channel There are two main ways to use hotkeys Standard and Additional Standard hotkey press combinations The standard hotkey press combinations allow you to change channels with the minimum of keypresses 1 Simultaneously press and hold Ctrl and Anj or other hotkeys if altered 2 While still holding trl and alt press the number key of the required channel address or the TAB key then release all of the keys Note The numbers on your keyboard s numeric keypad are not valid use only the numeral keys above the QWERTY section The ports K M audio and or USB that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the control panel buttons The range of standard hotkey combinations are as follows Note If your hotkeys have been changed substitute them for Ctrl and Alt in the examples given here Ctrl Ait 1 Selects channel 1 Ctrl Anj 2 Selects channel 2 Ctrl An 3 Selects channel 3 Ctrl Anj 4 Selects channel 4 Ctrl an oj Isolates the user console from all channels Ctrl Anj Tab Selects
4. _ Operation ADDER Selecting a computer There are five ways to switch the common peripherals to specific computer To select a computer using the control panel The control panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are channels e Using the innovative Free Flow automatic switching utility e Using the control panel e Using hotkeys e Using mouse button presses e Using the optional RC4 remote control To select a computer using the Free Flow utility Once configured Free Flow allows you to change channels merely by moving the mouse to edge of one screen towards the next screen As the mouse pointer reaches the edge it will cause the channel to automatically change and will jump to the next screen Notes Free Flow cannot be enabled until a layout has been configured and downloaded to the CCS4 USB unit see Free Flow configuration The mouse will not flow across the screens while any mouse buttons are pressed down this prevents undesired behaviour when dragging windows around or H PUNE Cer PS emer group selecting items MODE e Will switch only the keyboard and mouse You can determine which peripherals will be switched by Free Flow a m E cle EE independently of those that would be switched with any other method See T a Switch Mode within the Switch settings section vone Will switch only USB peripheral 1 TEE E You can continue to use any of the other channel switching me
5. The screen names if used are not downloaded to the CCS4 USB unit Screen 1A Screen Information Screen Resolution x 11600 Y 11200 Screen Name Main screen 4 When the screen map is complete and accurately matches the true layout of the display screens click File and choose the Save option to store a copy of the layout The layout will be stored as a Free Flow Config file with the extension ffc Ensure that the optional upgrade cable is correctly installed see Installing the Free Flow configuration application left Click the Configure menu and choose the Connection option to ensure that the correct computer serial port is selected and that the Baud Rate matches that of the CCS4 USB unit 1200 is the default speed 6 To send the configuration click the Send Layout to Switch option e f the download is successful the upper four indicators on the CCS4 USB unit will begin to scroll across they will continue to do this while Free Flow mode is enabled e f the download is unsuccessful a message dialog will explain that it is Unable to communicate with the device Check the upgrade cable check that the correct serial port is selected and check that the connection speed shown within the utility matches the speed used on the CCS4 USB unit ul See next page for Optional Free Flow operations and settings ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER IN
6. 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 ernie DOW CTA Qapiehc Ontaliss vepar accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder s control e No user serviceable parts are contained within the power adapter do not Also Adder will not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly dismantle or indirectly from the use of this product Adder s total liability under the terms e Do not use the power adapter if the power adapter case becomes damaged of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value cracked or broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly of this product If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this e Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only product that you are unable to resolve please contact your supplier e f you use a power extension cable make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cable do not exceed the cable s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating e Do not attempt to service the CCS4 USB unit the power adapter or the optional remote control yourself e The power adapter can get warm in operation do not situate it
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8. have their pixel resolutions and how they are physically arranged e g side by side vertical stack square formation etc You then download this information to the CCS4 USB unit and this is used during operation to determine the precise moment to switch from one screen system to the next The beauty of Free Flow is its simplicity of configuration and operation Once the initial configuration has taken place all monitoring and switching is handled within the CCS4 USB without need for extra connections or software utilities Issues when using Free Flow e The CCS4 USB unit must have a minimum of firmware version 1 50 installed to operate with Free Flow e Free Flow does not run any special utilities on each computer and thus has no way to instruct the computers to hide their mouse pointers when they are deselected by the CCS4 USB unit Therefore the CCS4 USB parks each mouse pointer in the bottom right corner of the screen immediately before changing the channel In most cases this will cause no issues however it may be noticeable in circumstances such as the following e f the task bar is set to auto hide and it is positioned either along the bottom of the screen as default or along the right hand side then the task bar will automatically reappear when the mouse pointer is parked e When playing full screen video the on screen controls play pause seek etc will very likely be revealed when the mouse pointer is parked e The
9. have typed in your password press d to store it Don t worry if you type the password incorrectly you can always re enter configure mode and set the password again 4 Press E and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes To cancel the password 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press PJ and then Enter The display will show 3 Press Enter to remove the existing password 4 Press EJ and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes If you forget the password To clear an existing password Connect the OPTIONS port of the unit to the serial port of a computer and transmit the text clrpwd to the unit ADDER OPERATION conncunaon INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION 20 Further information ADDER This chapter contains a variety of information including the following Getting assistance e Getting assistance see right If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained e Appendix 1 Cable pin outs within this guide then we provide a number of other solutions e Safety information e Online solutions and updates www adder com support e Warranty Check the Support section of the adder com website for the latest solutions e Radio frequency energy statements and firmware updates e Adder Forum forum adder com Use our forum to access FAQs and discussions e Technical support www adder com contact support form For technical support use
10. mouse will not flow across the screens while any mouse buttons are pressed down this prevents undesired behaviour when dragging windows around or group selecting items More information e Free Flow Configuration e Operation Selecting a computer i ADDER OPERATION conrcumaon INSTALLATION es FURTHER INFORMATION What is True Emulation True Emulation represents a significant breakthrough in sharing USB devices between two or more computer systems Until this point the problem has been how to create a USB switch that provides all of the following e Quick transparent and reliable switching e Accurate representation of the connected USB keyboard and mouse e Switching control via the connected USB keyboard and or mouse The difficulty in achieving all of the above requirements has been due to the complexity of the USB standard This has led to various problems that have spawned a number of possible solutions Enumerated USB switching The earliest attempts to switch USB devices applied a relatively hands off approach Enumerated USB switches are the electronic equivalent of those old mechanical KVM switches with a large knob on the front Enumerated switches are so called because a connected USB device will be required to perform a full initiation a process called Enumeration every time it is switched just as if you had pulled out the plug and then reconnected it Enumerated switches si
11. that the full characteristics of the connected USB keyboard and mouse are passed to every system In addition to switching the keyboard and mouse the CCS4 USB can also share a set of speakers and two separate USB peripherals between the four systems This can be done either in concert with the keyboard and mouse and each other or totally independently The CCS4 USB unit can be used in combination with various Adder extender products such as Adder Infinity X50 and X USB to extend the distance between the user and the computers under control Switching between the systems connected to the CCS4 USB can be achieved in five different ways e The innovative Free Flow automatic switching utility e The COMPUTER button on the top panel e Keyboard hotkey combinations e Mouse button combinations e The optional remote control selector The video displays are connected directly to their respective systems as usual A single USB link plus an optional speaker connection is made between each system and the CCS4 USB unit Y The optional remote control allows the CCS4 USB unit to be neatly concealed amongst the cabling PC4 Free Flow An innovative in built utility that allows the unit to automatically switch between channels by monitoring the mouse pointer position CCS4 USB 0000 0000 00 0 o
12. the contact form in the Support section of the adder com website your regional office will then get in contact with you OPERATION conrcumaon INSTALLATION WELCOME Z PAS BE 25 RO Z 21 Appendix 1 Cable pin outs The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables The pin outs are listed in this section for both types of connector Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 8p8c 8p8c D Type female connector 9 way TXD RXD RD _ TxD GND _ GND Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable 10p10c 10p10c D Type female connector 9 way TD _ RxD RXD TXD GND GND Note You can also use the supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor together with a standard CAT5 patch cable or 3m patch cable part number VSC23 to form a serial remote control flash upgrade cable ADDER OPERATION conrcumaon INSTALLATION WELCOME Z 2 BE 25 RO Z 22 Safety information Warranty e For use in dry oil free indoor environments only Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in ann e Not suitable for use in hazardous or explosive environments or next to highly workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original flammable materials
13. upgrade computer 2 Power off the CCS4 USB unit Remove the power supply plug from the rear panel of the unit 3 Connect the upgrade computer to the CCS4 USB unit Connect the supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor to the serial port of the Windows based computer and then link a patch cable VSC23 or any standard CAT5 patch cable between the adaptor and the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit There is no need to adjust the computer s serial port settings as the application will do this automatically 4 Invoke upgrade mode While powering on or when already powered Press and hold the COMPUTER and MODE buttons for up to ten seconds until the numeric indicator shows J 5 Run the KVM Firmware Uploader utility From that folder select the KVMUploader icon to run the upgrade utility The KVM Firmware Uploader dialog will be displayed KVM Firmware Uploader ADDER File to upload f Select upload file Browse Intended Target Units Upload file unit unknown Help New firmware version Upload file version unknown Advanced No upload file data available Unit connected Target unit unknown Query Unit Current firmware version Target version unknown Upload Now Waiting For user input At 6 Query the CCS4 USB unit Click the Query Unit button to confirm that communication is possible with the CCS4 USB unit and to establish its firmware details If successful the Unit connected f
14. use the hot keys tab or mouse buttons are determined by a setting within the Configuration menu 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press UJ and then press either Z to choose Cycle all ports or 8 to choose Cycle only active ports 3 Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section 4 Press E and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes ADDER OPERATION conncunaion INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION 18 To select a computer using the mouse buttons Using the mouse buttons you can quickly switch the keyboard and mouse speakers and or USB peripherals to any computer channel Note These procedures work only with three button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the Mouse Switching option has been enabled To select a computer using the mouse buttons 1 Hold down the middle button or scroll wheel of the mouse 2 Click the left mouse button to increment the channel number or click the right mouse button to decrement the channel When the correct channel is reached release the middle button When using this method of switching e The computer channels that are visited depend upon the configuration menu setting see note gt e The ports K M audio and or USB that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the control panel buttons Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons Th
15. CCS4 USB ADDER Four port keyboard and mouse switch Now with Free Flow switching technology CONTENTS Contents Welcome troduction aa aaa aia 2 What is FreeFlow cc ccaccesectecessacaasereaaupeatetetactacacantaunecteeameaieeesaeti a 3 What is True Emulation ss icc scecctlice ihncxscncesdcvaccucmetureancdeazetsesesi 4 CCS4 USB features top and reaf ceecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeenaees 5 Whats im the DOX renmssronioeroe a Ceres Medare emcee 6 What you may additionally need ssssessesssnnsssnesressrnesrenssennne 6 Installation LOCatIONS aiena a a aaia 7 Mounten n AARRE 7 COMMECUON Scenen ango E 8 US r CONSO Egs a 8 Computer Systasis 8 POWER connection aa aii 9 Optional RC4 remote Control missieri 9 Switching control by COMMUTE siisciscniaicoscsianromstcanancamctinnds 10 Configuration Using the config ration MENU sssrssissssisssosesisriansiiastiraedoianias 11 General configuUratiON isian 12 Changing NOUKCYS wai sxassascasiassnaccinisanbasensxsactosaissdncesbamanionanaanaes 12 Mouse switching scence teen ceueneranateediatieemiaes 12 Miscellaneous functions sasctecscsassanasacenadcccaveiessciiaesacsainidass dees 12 OPTIONS port SI ra aats oe acerca dad eset 12 Free Flow COMPIQUI ANION siete cxcinc eins cimniatinnacracadnercatetenwscecavantnns 13 Installing the Free Flow configuration application 13 Configuring the Free Flow SysteM c cccccssssseeesssteeeesseees 13 Optional Free Flow opera
16. CS4 USB unit and a vacant serial port on the computer Serial port parameter settings Ensure that the chosen serial port is configured to the following e Baud rate 1200 e Data bits 8 e Stop bit 1 e Parity None Channel selection codes ASCII Character Hex Decimal e Channel 1 4 0x31 49 e Channel 2 2 0x32 50 e Channel 3 B 0x33 51 e Channel 4 4 0x34 52 ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION Configuration Using the configuration menu The configuration mode allows you to determine numerous aspects of the CCS4 USB unit capabilities To use the configuration menu During normal use the seven segment display on the control panel shows the number of the currently selected computer channel From this condition enter configuration mode as follows 1 Press and hold the control panel COMPUTER button for roughly five seconds The display will show 2 On the keyboard press the letter key for the required menu section e g SJ The display will show the pressed letter e g 3 Press the number of the required setting e g 4 The display will show the pressed number e g 4 Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section The display will show 5 You can now continue with your next configuration change go to step 2 or exit from the configuration menu see below To exit the configuration menu and save chang
17. FORMATION Optional Free Flow operations and settings Downloading the existing layout from the CCS4 USB If the CCS4 USB unit has already been configured and you wish to alter it and you don t have a saved ffc config file use the Configure gt Receive Layout from Switch option to retrieve the current configuration from the CCS4 USB Mouse setting Acceleration Mouse acceleration Mouse acceleration allows you to move the mouse pointer quickly across the large areas of the screen in response to small but sharp shifts in the mouse position The Configure gt Mouse option provides settings between 0 and 50 however a value of 12 to 15 will give a typical Windows like default operation Switch settings IV Enable Free Flow Start up Port 1 MA Cancel Switch Mode IV Keyboard Mouse IV USB1 MV Audio M usB2 Enable Disable Free Flow This option allows you to switch off the Free Flow feature within the CCS4 USB unit Located within Configure gt Switch menu item untick the Enable Free Flow checkbox and download the configuration the CCS4 USB unit to disable Start up Port Located within Configure gt Switch menu item see above image this option allows you to determine which port should be enabled whenever the CCS4 USB unit is first powered on Switch Mode Located within Configure gt Switch menu item see above image these check boxes allow you to determine which per
18. M switching control via hotkey of the switch handles other presses or the third button scroll wheel of a USB devices and also uses Mouse the USB hubs to link with True Emulation is not necessarily required by the computers other USB devices which is why you will also find two enumerated circuits included shown in green within the block diagram alongside the True Emulation feature shown ADDER B USB USB HUB HUB HUB The emulated section of the switch is shown in OPERATION conncunaon INSTALLATION WELCOME in blue This allows those other USB devices to operate at their highest speeds Z without any intervention The enumerated circuits benefit greatly from the mia USB Hubs that are jointly used with the True Emulation system Because they z 5 interface directly and permanently with each computer they help to stabilise the ZE dormant links making errors during enumeration much less likely we The dual switching arrangement provides further flexibility because the True Emulation and enumerated sections can be switched in unison or independently of each other as required Thus your various peripherals can operate with different computers at the same time 4 CCS4 USB features top and rear The CCS4 USB unit is housed within durable metallic enclosure with all connectors situated at the rear panel The smart top panel features the control buttons and the operation indicators COMMAND COMPUTER button Press
19. akers B type connector and an audio These ports are switched in to these connectors 3 5mm jack input an enumerated manner see What is True Emulation i ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION me FURTHER INFORMATION Whats in the box ADDER Power adapter 12 5W and country specific power lead CCS4 USB USB unit Four self adhesive rubber feet Flash upgrade cable Part number VSC40 What you may additionally need USB cable 2m type A to B Audio cable 2m 3 5mm stereo jacks RC4 remote control Part number VSC24 Part number VSC22 ra ais patch lead plus standard 3m patch lead j Part number RC4 8P8C OPERATION comrcumamon INSTALLATION es FURTHER INFORMATION Installation Locations Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the CCS4 USB unit e Situate the CCS4 USB unit close to the systems to which it will be connected and near to a source of mains power e Thanks to the optional remote control the CCS4 USB unit can be situated out of sight within the cabling cradle of a desk or placed adjacent to the connected systems e Consult the precautions listed within the Safety information section Mounting Before you begin connecting to the keyboard mouse and source systems it is advisable to mount the CCS4 USB unit in place either e Ona horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet or e A
20. ds from your USB peripherals to the USB sockets labelled USB1 and USB2 OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME required channel on the rear of the unit z 3 If required use a stereo audio link cable 3 5mm 9 ae jacks at either end to link the speaker port on Se E z the computer system to the audio port of CPA 29 the required channel on the rear of a 2 the unit From USB peripherals USB and audio links to a system Power connection Optional RC4 remote control The CCS4 USB unit is supplied with a 12 5W power adapter There is no The optional RC4 remote control unit full part number RC4 8P8C can be used d on off switch on the unit so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop The ADDER connected RC4 remote control is supplied with a 3 metre cable that is used to link with the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the 5v socket on the rear panel of the unit To connect the remote control 1 Connect either end of the supplied cable to the socket at the rear of the RC4 remote control 2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country specific power lead to the socket of the power adapter 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME
21. e computer channels that are visited when you use the mouse buttons or hotkeys tab are determined by a setting within the Configuration menu 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press UJ and then press either to choose Cycle all ports or 8 to choose Cycle only active ports 3 Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section 4 Press EJ and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes ADDER OPERATION conncunaion INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION 19 To lock access to the computers When privacy is required you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit To lock the unit 1 Simultaneously press and hold Ctrl and Alt or other hotkeys if altered 2 While still holding Ctrl and Alt press LJ The display will show F providing a valid password has been previously set You will not be able to access any computers until the password is correctly entered To unlock the unit e When prompted enter the correct password and press cll To set a new password 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press PJ and then Enter The display will show 3 Enter a new password and then Enter The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes including the function keys but excluding the Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock and cl keys If your keyboard has special media keys these also cannot be used as part of the password When you
22. es e Press EJ and then press Enter to exit and save changes To exit the configuration menu without saving e Press either of the front panel buttons 5 Hj PI 5 Set the OPTIONS port baud rate J 1200 2 2400 3 9600 4 19200 6 38400 6 57600 Z 115200 Enter the Functions menu 4 Show current firmware version Enter the Hotkey menu J Ctrl Alt 2 Ctrl Shift 3 Alt Shift 4 Right Alt 5 Alt 6 Left Ctrl Alt 7 Right Ctrl Alt 8 Hotkeys disabled Set a new password for use with the lock mode Enter the Switch Mode menu Gj All 2 K M Speaker 3 K M only 4 Speaker only 5 USB1 only 6 USB2 only Enter the User Preferences menu j Enable mouse switching 2 Disable mouse switching You can press Ese at any point to exit from an option and return to the main menu F section 8 Reset configuration to factory defaults ir is displayed momentarily z Cycle all ports when using Hotkey Tab or Autoscan 8 Cycle only active ports when using Hotkey Tab or Autoscan ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION General configuration Changing hotkeys CCS4 USB units use Ctrl and Att as their standard hotkeys These can be changed if they clash with other software or hardware within the installation To change the hotkeys 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Pre
23. ield should show the name of the CCS4 USB unit and the current firmware will also be listed If the application cannot contact the CCS4 USB unit re check the connection cable and click the Advanced button to check that the correct serial port is being used Change the serial port within the Advanced section if necessary continued ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION 7 Select the upgrade file to be used Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades From the main KVM Firmware Uploader dialog click the Browse button The upgrade program rewrites the internal firmware code If the upgrade and select the upgrade file process is interrupted then the unit will have invalid code and will not be able ADDER CCS4U_xxx txt to operate It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process Were as THE He EIS OR is always fully completed A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade The upgrade file details will i displayed within eee WARNING Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable IMPORTANT Check that the intended Target Units field matches the results and may damage your CCS4 USB unit or computing equipment Unit Connected field If these fields do not match then you may have an incorrect upgrade file check with Adder Technology Ltd before proceeding Check also that the New firmware
24. in an enclosed space without any ventilation e The CCS4 USB unit does not provide ground isolation and should not be used for any applications that require ground isolation or galvanic isolation e When using the power adapter use only with a grounded outlet When using a backup power supply UPS power the computers the monitors and the CCS4 USB from the same supply OPERATION conrcumaon INSTALLATION WELCOME rA PAS BE 25 RO Z 23 Emissions and Immunity All 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 and off the user is encouraged t
25. ipherals should be switched whenever the channel is changed by the Free Flow method The switching of peripherals via the other methods of channels selection e g the front panel hotkeys mouse buttons etc remain unaffected by these settings By default the Keyboard Mouse and Audio are selected ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION Performing upgrades The CCS4 USB unit is fully upgradeable via flash upgrade Such upgrades require a Windows based computer system to be linked via the OPTIONS port Items required to perform an upgrade e The supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor plus an optional CAT5 patch cable either Adder part number VSC23 or any standard CAT5 patch cable e A Windows based computer with an RS232 serial port e The latest version of the KVM Firmware Uploader and firmware files for the CCS4 USB unit available from the Technical Support gt Updates section of the Adder Technology website www adder com To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility 1 Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader Download the latest CCS4 USB unit KVM Firmware Uploader from the Adder Technology website and install it on a Windows based upgrade computer that will be connected to the CCS4 USB unit The files are supplied as a compressed ZIP file Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip www winzip com and copy all contained files to the same folder on the
26. mongst the cabling at the rear of the desk ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide ADDER however where possible connect the power in as a final step User console The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals which will be shared between the computer systems Ensure that power is disconnected from the unit To connect peripherals to the user console 1 Position your peripheral devices in the vicinity of the unit such that their 4 Audio Where required connect the lead from cables will easily reach your speakers to the audio socket 2 Keyboard and mouse Attach the leads from your USB keyboard and mouse to the USB sockets specifically labelled with keyboard and mouse symbols The keyboard and mouse will operate in any of the USB sockets however True Emulation is not available on sockets labelled USB1 or USB2 From speakers From USB keyboard and mouse Computer systems Each computer system is connected to the CCS4 USB unit using up to two cables To connect a computer system 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the CCS4 USB unit and the system to be connected 2 Use a USB cable type A to type B to link a USB port on the computer system to the USB port of the 3 USB devices Where required attach the lea
27. mply pass all signals straight through between the USB device and the computer they do not attempt to interpret any data For most devices this offers an advantage because the switch just leaves them to get on with their jobs without any interference or any hit on performance However it means that a USB keyboard or mouse cannot be used to control the switching process a quick and simple control method expected by most users Reliability of switching is also an issue that has plagued enumerated switches especially when used with certain USB devices and particular operating systems Emulated USB switching The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating or Emulating the identity of attached USB devices were eventually solved leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently connected to it even when the device is switched to another computer This means that the enumeration process for the USB device takes place only once during the first power on After that a computer merely sees a dormant version of the USB device whenever the device is actually connected to a different computer However it remains a complex task to dynamically assume the identity of a USB device distribute it among the connected computers and maintain all of the necessary signals states and processes Therefore ma
28. n instructions 2 Use the supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor and a patch cable VSC23 or any CATS patch cable to link the computer serial port to the CCS4 USB OPTIONS port 3 Start the configuration application Configuring the Free Flow system Use the Free Flow configuration application to declare the display screens and their positions relative to each other Then download the configuration to the CCS4 USB unit 1 On the icon bar click the red green blue and yellow screen icons or use the Screens menu to add the required number of display screens to the map area C Untitled Free Flow File Configure Screens Help oF ed a oe 2 Arrange the coloured rectangular screen representations to mimic the physical layout of the actual displays for example The important thing is to define where each screen edge abuts to the next so that the CCS USB unit can determine the correct moments to switch channels Use the small black squares around the perimeter of each highlighted screen representation to change their size or stretch them Note The numbering of the screen representations relate directly to the four channels on the CCS4 USB unit 3 Double click on each screen representation to set the screen resolution and optionally to add a screen name The screen resolutions are not critical but they enable the CCS4 USB unit to accurately map the movement of the mouse onto corresponding movements of the pointer across the screens
29. nd then Enter The display will show r momentarily 4 Press EJ and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes To show the current firmware version 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press F to enter the Functions menu 3 Press 1 and then Enter The display will blank for a short while and then the major number of the firmware revision will be shown The display will blank again and then show the first digit of the minor number Following another blank the second digit of the minor number will be displayed e g lt blank gt 1 lt blank gt 0 lt blank gt 2 lt blank gt equals v1 02 4 Press E and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes To set a new password 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press P and then Enter The display will show 3 Enter a new password and then Enter See To lock access to the computers 4 Press EJ and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes ADDER OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION Free Flow configuration Installing the Free Flow configuration application The Free Flow configuration application is supplied on the enclosed CD ROM and is also available for download from the Adder website www adder com 1 Install the application onto any computer not necessarily one of the four computers linked to the CCS4 USB unit that has a vacant serial port Run the installation application and follow the on scree
30. nufacturers have previously relied upon a fixed keyboard and mouse profile that is declared to each computer regardless of the actual connected devices This precluded the use of any special keyboard or mouse features over and above the standard layouts True Emulation Mindful of the limitations associated with the previous USB switching techniques we set about creating a more effective and elegant solution After a great deal of research and development oe True Emulation is the result rok CONTROLLER True Emulation allows the complete identity of the keyboard and mouse to be copied and then presented to all of the connected computers This means that any keyboard offering specialist function keys or any mouse with extra features will be fully supported at each computer As with the previous emulation method the unselected computers will continue to see the identities of the keyboard and mouse which means that no enumeration is necessary when their link becomes active once again This not only helps to speed up the rate of reconnection but also raises the reliability of switching because USB links are at their most vulnerable during the enumeration process True Emulation relies upon a high speed circuit called an Emulation Engine to fully emulate blue and handles only the the USB device identities and also interpret keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse data streams The result is green enumerated section full support for KV
31. o 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 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 J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area 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 emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the
32. ss HJ to enter the Hotkey menu and then press either lj to choose Ctrl Alt 5 to choose Alt 2 to choose Ctrl Shift 6 to choose Left Ctrl Alt 3 to choose Alt Shift Z to choose Right Ctrl Alt 4 to choose Right Alt 8 to disable the Hotkeys 3 Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section 4 Press EJ and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes Mouse switching You can enable or disable mouse switching to suit your installation requirements To enable disable mouse switching 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press UJ to enter the User Preferences menu and then press either GJ to Enable mouse switching 2 to Disable mouse switching 3 Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section 4 Press EJ and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes OPTIONS port speed You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port To change the OPTIONS port speed 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press BJ to enter the Hotkey menu and then press either 1J to choose 1200 5J to choose 38400 2 to choose 2400 6j to choose 57600 3 to choose 9600 Z to choose 115200 4 to choose 19200 3 Press Enter to accept the setting and return to the main menu section 4 Press EJ and then Enter to exit the menu and save changes Miscellaneous functions To reset configuration to factory defaults 1 Enter the Configuration menu 2 Press FJ to enter the Functions menu 3 Press 8 a
33. the next channel see note gt What are hotkeys The Ctrl and Anj keys when pressed in combination are called hotkeys and they signal to the CCS4 USB unit that you wish to control it rather than the computer However if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or program you can change them to a different combination within the Configuration menu Additional hotkey press combinations In addition to the standard hotkey press combinations shown left you can also add additional keypresses in order to determine which peripherals are switched 1 Simultaneously press and hold Ctrl and aut 2 Press and release a command key AJ to switch all peripherals K to switch only the keyboard and mouse SJ to switch only the speakers UJ to switch only USB1 and USB2 3 Press and release the required channel number QJ to 4 using only the keys above the QWERTY section 4 Release Ctrl and alt The appropriate peripherals will change to the chosen channel Note Regardless of which peripherals were switched the front panel indicators will continue to show the switching mode that was last determined using the front panel controls Disabling Enabling Free Flow Once Free Flow is in operation you can temporarily disable and re enable it e Simultaneously press and hold Ctrl and Anj then press E Choosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys tab The computer channels that are visited when you
34. thods while a Will switch only USB peripheral 2 z Free Flow is enabled PAS oe i Qe The four upper indicators on the CCS4 USB display panel will scroll across every Notes T E few seconds to show that Free Flow is enabled See What is Free Flow for an If an indicator flashes it signifies that the respective peripheral is currently E introduction to the utility or Free Flow configuration for more details about switched to another computer channel e how to prepare it for operation The peripherals to be switched using the Free Flow method are set 7 You can temporarily disable and re enable Free Flow using hotkey presses e Simultaneously press and hold Ctri and att then press FJ switched to one or more computer channels Use this button to choose the next required computer Indicates the number of the currently selected computer The upper four indicators will intermittently scroll across whenever Free Flow is enabled Use this button to choose which peripherals will be switched COMPUTER K M SPK USBI USB2 The K M SPK USB1 and USB2 indicators show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR as you begin pressing the MODE button the peripherals that will be switched during the next press es of the COMPUTER button Optional If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals press the MODE button repeatedly to change the switching mode K M SPK USBI USB2 wor
35. tions and settingS c ccsee 14 Periorming WN Gl aU Oe vsiieettarendecatieemuniensieiacentaeieeasiadeats 15 Operation Selecting a COMIN iieii aaa ae aai 17 To select a computer using the Free Flow utility 17 To select a computer using the control panel c08 17 To select a computer using hotkeys ceseeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 18 To select a computer using the mouse buttons 008 19 To lock access to the computers sicinscssadscdiunnsasngardonnnasneiensinds 20 Further information Getting ARS ISCO NC nanineinnenen ia 21 Appendix 1 Cable pin Out ici cccccsccctactertsccesancccteassieetstesnacentans 22 Safety INfOrmatiON cxwiscinccsunsiaeissiacnacgancasmadgannasecupscamameaetiaess 23 Warr nanne a a eerrcrrr err ere 23 Emissions and IMMUNITY sinaia aani 24 ADDER OPERATION comeenanos INSTALLATION WELCOME FURTHER INFORMATION Welcome Introduction The CCS4 USB Command and Control Switch four port USB is a compact unit created to allow a single operator to access information and control operations across numerous systems and screens With the CCS4 USB unit you can use a single USB keyboard and USB mouse to fulfil functions that previously required four separate sets This provides immediate savings in both desk space and also the time required to access and control up to four systems and screens The CCS4 USB features our True Emulation technology which ensures
36. to change to the next computer channel Options port This 10p10c port can separately support the following functions e Remote control allows a standard Adder RC4 four button remote control unit to be used to switch channels see Optional RC4 remote control for details e Upgrades used to update the internal firmware when necessary by connecting to a computer INDOOR USE ONLY oco Power input The power supply connects here COMPUTER K M SPK USBI USB2 ADDER www adder com Indicators MODE button The upper four indicators scroll across in sequence when the Free Flow utility is engaged Press to determine which peripherals The lower four indicators K M SPK USB1 USB2 show which peripherals are switched should be switched to another to the current computer channel OR as you begin pressing the MODE button the computer channel will occur when the peripherals that will be switched during the next press es of the COMPUTER button COMPUTER button is pressed The seven segment numeric display indicates the computer channel that is currently active USER CONSOLE J USB2 0 e D wW OPTIONS SWITCHED User console Computer channels User console Connect a USB Each computer connects to one Connect up to two USB keyboard and mouse of these four channels via a USB devices to these connectors plus optional spe
37. version is greater than the Current firmware version KVM Firmware Uploader ADDER File to upload C Documents and Settings Wind CCS4U_1 00 txt Check that the Intended Target Units Adder CC54USB Intended Target Units field New firmware version 1 00 d matches the Unit Connected field FIRMWARE UPGRADE Enter upgrade mode by either powering up the unit with the two Front panel buttons pressed or by pressing and holding the two buttons until the display shows a U Check also that Click Query to verify the device type the New firmware Click Upload Now to perform the software upgrade device will reboot if A version is greater than the Current Unit connected Adder CCS4USB i firmware version Current firmware version Upload Now Upload file read OK Abort at 8 Commence the upgrade To begin the upgrade process click the Upload Now button The progress will be shown within the dialog Should you decide not to continue with OPERATION CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION WELCOME the upload at any stage click the Abort button response to this is usually Z immediate however during an erase command the upload will not be aE aborted until the erase is complete this may take a few seconds E z 9 Cycle the power Ee Disconnect the power and remove the upgrade cable When the power is Z re applied the CCS4 USB unit will operate using the new firmware
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