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1. Specifications Function KL1116 Computer Connections Direct 16 Max 512 via daisy chain Port Selection OSD Hotkey Pushbutton Connectors External Console Ports Keyboard 1 x 6 pin Mini DIN Female Purple Video 1 x HDB 15 Female Blue Mouse 1 x 6 pin Mini DIN Female Green KVM Ports 16 x SPHD 15 Female Yellow Daisy Chain Ports 1 x DB 25 Male Black Power 1 x 3 prong AC Socket F W Upgrade 1 x RJ 11 Female Black Switches Reset 1 x Semi recessed Pushbutton Port Selection 16 x Pushbutton Power 1 x Rocker F W Upgrade 1 x Slide LCM Adjustment 4 x Pushbutton LEDs On Line 16 Green Selected 16 Orange Power 1 Blue Num Lock 1 Green Caps Lock 1 Green Scroll Lock 1 Green Emulation Keyboard Mouse PS 2 Video 1280 x 1024 75 Hz DDC2B Scan Interval 1 255 Seconds I P Rating 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 1A Power Consumption 120 V 24 W 230 V 24 W Environment Operating Temp 0 40 C Storage Temp 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Non condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 17 10 kg Dimensions L x W x H 68 00 x 48 20 x 4 40 cm 19 1U 61 KL1116 User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows Setting Default OSD Hotkey Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Port ID Display Position Upper Left Corner Port
2. see 40400000000 IS NY 3 Rotate the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen 16 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 4 Reach underneath and pull the keyboard module all the way out until it clicks into place D0 0000 DODOR Opening Together Refer to the diagrams in the Opening Separately section as you do the following 1 Release the console by sliding the front panel catches toward the center and as you pull the bottom panel a few centimeters toward you Once the console has been released you can let go of the catches 2 Pull the bottom panel all the way out until it clicks into place 3 Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place 4 Rotate the top panel all the way back to expose the LCD screen Note Refer to the warning on the following page regarding placing excessive weight on the keyboard module KL1116 User Manual Operating Precautions The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg Failure to heed the information below can result in damage to the keyboard module RIGHT Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work WRONG DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module 18 Chapter 3 B
3. Restore Default Password 7 3 Power on the switch When you power the switch on the following message appears on the LCD display USERNAME A D PASSWORD INFORMA TION HAS BE EN CLEARED PLEASE POW ER OFF THE SWITCH RE MOVE THE JUMPER CLOS THE CASE TH EN R ESTART 4 After you start back up the OSD login function acts exactly the way it did the first time the switch was run see OSD Overview page 27 and you can reset passwords for the Administrators and Users 63 KL1116 User Manual Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility three optional rack mounting kits are available as shown in the following table Bracket Type Size cm Standard Installation Long 68 0 105 0 Easy Installation Short 57 0 70 0 Easy Installation Long 68 0 105 0 To install the long bracket standard rack mount kit simply replace the short L brackets on the standard rack mount kit with the long ones and mount the KL1116 according to the instructions given for Standard Rack Mounting page 9 While it takes two people to perform a standard installation with an Easy Installation Kit one person can mount the KL1116 To install the Easy Installation kit do the fol
4. 15 Opening Separately 41 a ee 15 Opening Together 17 Operating Precautions 18 Closing the Console 19 Closing Separately enrera e we ee ee aS ee 19 Closing Togethers vite rein he ia he eee 21 LCD OSD Configuration 22 The LCD Buttons 22 mets 2 85 arose a ape Bese hbo Rene eee 22 LCD Adjustment Settings 23 Port Selection virtanen 24 Manual Port Switching 24 KL1116 User Manual Hot PIUggiINdis ER i e EU bw eee es EE 25 Switching Station Positions 25 Hot Plugging Ports 25 Powering Off and Restarting 25 Port ID Number ing 244 kerene Dore bee be eee be pes beet 26 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD OVEWIEW je sont ie eas pelea et eee ewe ieee pre eh 27 OSD Navigation 29 OSD Main Screen Headings 29 OSD Functions oie oc eee ina ee eee pet re PT es 30 ELCGOTO she Seek dae ay on a J ou a Saad shed ad 30 PAT RS RE Ode eye eee 31 ESSE seals A aca tote ah 32 FA ADM gions a ee ee eee eG te eee eee at de 34 ESNSKP As e da oa Mel s e ado ol Pk A alk ht ase 38 FO BRO apra o tor rd pes 38 ET SGAN ac
5. Button Function MENU When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function pressing this button invokes the Menu function and brings up the Main Menu When you have entered the LCD OSD Menu function and have reached a setting choice with the navigation buttons pressing this button brings up its adjustment screen Pla When navigating through the menus this button moves you Right or Up When making an adjustment it increases the value lt iv When navigating through the menus this button moves you Left or Down When making an adjustment it decreases the value EXIT When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function pressing this button performs an auto adjustment An auto adjustment automatically configures all the settings for the LCD panel to what the OSD considers their optimum values to be When you have entered the LCD OSD Menu function pressing this button exits the current menu and returns you to the previous menu Use it to leave an adjustment menu when you are satisfied with the adjustment you made When you are at the Main Menu pressing this button exits the LCD OSD 22 Chapter 3 Basic Operation LCD Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the scr
6. 2 Read and Agree to the License Agreement enable the I Agree radio button Continues on next page 49 KL1116 User Manual Continued from previous page 3 Click Next to continue The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears The devices capable of being upgraded are listed in the Device List panel 25 Firmware Upgrade Utility x If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets vou decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messges KL1116 MAIN gt Loading amp testing files amp testing files OK devices Device Description IV Check Firmware Version Progress Help View Log lt Back Cancel 4 As you select devices a detailed description of each appears in the Device Description panel 25 Firmware Upgrade Utility x If Check Firmware Version is checked the utility compares the device s firmware level with the upgrade files If the device s version is newer the utility lets you decide whether to continue or not If it is not checked the utility performs the upgrade directly Click Next to begin Device List Status Messges gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testi Searching for de Device Description Device F
7. Assurez vous que les unit s pr sentes dans le b ti b n ficie d une circulation d air suffisante Assurez vous que la temp rature ambiante de fonctionnement de l environnement du b ti ne d passe pas la temp rature ambiante maximale sp cifi e pour l quipement par le fabricant Ne marchez sur aucun appareil lors de la maintenance d autres appareils d un b ti Attention Glisser rail LCD KVM mont l quipement ne doit pas tre utilis comme une tag re ou un espace de travail 59 KL1116 User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support including troubleshooting documentation and software updates http eservice aten com For telephone support see Telephone Support page iii North America Email Support support aten usa com Online Technical Support Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates http www aten usa com support Telephone Support 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 When you contact us please have the following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help 60 Appendix
8. F1 GOTO 30 F2 LIST 31 F3 SET 32 F4 ADM 34 F5 SKP 38 F6 BRC 38 F7 SCAN 39 F8 LOUT 40 Features 3 Firmware upgrade port 48 Firmware upgrade mode invoking 36 Firmware Upgrade Utility 47 Front View 5 G GOTO 30 H Hardware Requirements 4 Cables 4 Computer 4 HKM 41 Hot Plugging 25 CPU Ports 25 Hotkey Auto scanning 43 Beeper Control 46 Command Mode 33 Invoking Hotkey Mode 41 OSD 32 71 Port Access 42 Selecting the Active Port 42 Skip Mode 45 Skip mode 45 Summary Table 46 Installation 9 Daisy Chaining 13 Single Stage 11 Introduction 1 Invocation Keys 68 Invoke firmware upgrade 36 Invoking Hotkey Mode 41 K KL1116 Front View 5 Rear View 7 L LCD Adjustment Settings 23 LIST 31 Logout 40 Logout Timeout 34 LOUT 40 O Online Registration iii Opening the Console 15 Operating Precautions 18 OSD Default Settings 62 Factory Default Settings 62 Functions 30 Hotkey 27 32 Logout 40 Main Screen 27 28 Main Screen Headings 29 Navigation 29 Overview 27 Password 27 OSD Default Settings 62 Password 27 34 Pause 39 Port ID Display Duration 32 Display Mode 33 Display Position 32 Port ID Numbering 26 Port Names 35 Port Selection Manual 24 Powering Off 25 Powering Off and Restarting 25 Product Information ix Q Quick View Ports 36 R Rack mounting Optional 64 Standard 9 Rear View 7 Restarting 25 Res
9. RTVA AR EMIR E VARESE KL1116 User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center International http eservice aten com Telephone Support For telephone support call this number International 886 2 8692 6959 China 86 10 5255 0110 Japan 81 3 5615 5811 Korea 82 2 467 6789 North America 1 888 999 ATEN ext 4988 United Kingdom 44 8 4481 58923 User Notice All information documentation and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any of the manufacturer s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any dama
10. The selection of computers to be available for Skip Mode switching is made with the Scan Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function see page 32 When you are in Skip Mode press lt to switch to the previous computer in the list press gt to switch to the next computer in the list press T to switch to the last computer on the previous station in the list press W to switch to the first computer on the next station in the list Note When you Skip you only Skip to the previous or next available computer that is in the Scan Skip Mode selection see SCAN SKIP MODE page 33 When the focus switches to a Port that has been selected for Scan Skip Mode a Left Right Triangle symbol appears before its Port ID Display to indicate so While Skip Mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Skip Mode press Spacebar or Esc F6 BRC F6 is an Administrator only function Clicking the F6 field or pressing F6 invokes Broadcast BRC Mode In Broadcast Mode commands are sent from the console to all computers whether directly connected to the first stage KL1116 or attached to a daisy chained KVM switch This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers such as performing a system wide shutdown installing or upgrading software etc While BRC Mode is in effect a Speaker s
11. see page 41 2 Key in T n Where T is the letter T and n is a number from 1 255 that represents the number of seconds the system dwells on a port before going on to the next The letter T and the numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in If you make a mistake use Backspace to erase the wrong number 3 Press Enter After you press Enter you automatically exit Hotkey Mode and are ready to invoke Auto Scanning 43 KL1116 User Manual Invoking Auto Scan Mode To start Auto Scan Mode key in the following hotkey combination 1 Invoke HKM see page 41 2 Press A After you press A you automatically exit HKM enter Auto Scan Mode and Auto Scanning begins To exit Auto Scan Mode press Esc or Spacebar or Right Click Auto Scanning stops when you exit Auto Scan Mode Note While Auto Scan Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks can be input You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the console Pausing Auto Scan While you are in Auto Scan Mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a Left Click of the mouse During the time that Auto Scanning is paused the Command Line displays Auto Scan Paused At times pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particular computer can be more conveni
12. Appendix To set up a daisy chained installation refer to the daisy chain installation diagram on the following page and do the following 1 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off 2 Use a daisy chain cable set described in the Cables section on page 4 to connect the Chain Out port of the parent unit to the Chain In port of the child unit First Station Out to Second Station In Second Station Out to Third Station In etc 3 Use KVM cable sets described in the Cables section of the KH0116 User Manual to connect any available KVM Port on the daisy chained switch to the keyboard video and mouse ports of the computers you are installing 4 Repeat the above steps for any additional KH0116 units you wish to add to the chain 5 Power up the installation according to the following procedure a Power on the First Station KL1116 Wait a few seconds for the unit to ascertain its Station ID Continues on next page KL1116 User Manual Continued from previous page b Power up each daisy chained station on the installation in turn Second Station then Third Station etc Each KH0116 has an LED display on its front panel to indicate its Station ID the Station ID for the First Stage unit KL1116 is 01 the ID for the Second Stage unit the first KHO0116 is 02 the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03 etc In each case wait for the Station ID to be ascertained an
13. BLUE to indicate that the unit is receiving power 9 Lock LEDs amp The Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock LEDs are located Reset Switch here A Reset Switch is located just to the right of the Lock LEDs Press this recessed switch in with a thin object to perform a system reset 10 Release These catches one on each side of the keyboard release the Catch keyboard and touchpad module so you can slide it away 11 Firmware Firmware Upgrade Port The Firmware Upgrade Cable that Upgrade transfers the firmware upgrade data from the administrator s Section computer to the KL1116 plugs into this RJ 11 connector Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation this switch should be in the NORMAL position The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 47 for more details 12 Rack The rack mounting brackets located at each corner of the unit Mounting secure the chassis to a system rack See Standard Rack Brackets Mounting page 9 for details Chapter 1 Introduction Rear View O Oo lo O No Component Description 1 Daisy Chain When daisy chaining units the cable plugs in here Port 2 KVM Ports The cables that link to the computers plug in here Note The shape of these 15 pin connectors has been specifically modified so that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can plug in See Cables page 4 Do NOT attempt to use ordinary 15 pin V
14. Enter 2 Key in the new Port Name or modify delete the old one The maximum number of characters allowed for the Port Name is 15 Legal characters include All alpha characters a z A Z All numeric characters 0 9 and Space Case does not matter the OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in 3 When you have finished editing press Enter to have the change take effect To abort the change press Esc RESTORE This function is used to undo all changes and return the setup to DEFAULT the original factory default settings see OSD Factory Default VALUES Settings page 62 except for the Names settings that were assigned to the Ports which are saved CLEAR THE This function clears the port name list NAME LIST ACTIVATE Choices are Y for Yes or N for No When activated the beeper BEEPER sounds whenever a Port is changed when activating the Auto Scan function see F7 SCAN page 39 or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu The default is Y activated Continues on next page 35 KL1116 User Manual Continued from previous page Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View ports To select deselect a port as a Quick View Port use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Spacebar When a port has been selected as a
15. ID Display Duration 3 Seconds Port ID Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 5 Seconds Scan Skip Mode All Screen Blanker 0 OFF Logout Timeout 0 OFF Beeper Y ON Accessible Ports F Full For all Users on all Ports Hotkey Command Mode ON Connection Table The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KL1116 KHO0116 units and the number of computers that they control on a daisy chained installation No Computers No Computers No Computers No Computers 1 1 16 9 129 144 17 257 272 25 385 400 2 17 32 10 145 160 18 273 288 26 401 416 3 33 48 11 161 176 19 289 304 27 417 432 4 49 64 12 177 192 20 305 320 28 433 448 5 65 80 13 193 208 21 321 336 29 449 464 6 81 96 14 209 224 22 337 352 30 465 480 7 97 112 15 225 240 23 353 368 31 481 496 8 113 128 16 241 256 24 369 384 32 497 512 62 Appendix Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Administrator login because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it for example you can clear the login information with the following procedure 1 Power off the switch and remove the top cover from the unit chassis 2 Short the jumper labeled Restore Default Password on the switch s main board
16. Optional Rack Mounting page 64 for details To rack mount the KL1116 do the following 1 While one person positions the KL1116 in the rack and holds it in place the second person loosely screws the front brackets to the rack 2 While the first person still holds the KL1116 in place the second person slides the L brackets into the KL1116 s side mounting brackets from the rear until the bracket flanges contact the rack then screws the L brackets to the rack 3 After the L brackets have been secured tighten the front bracket screws Note Allow at least 5 1 cm on each side for proper ventilation and at least 12 7 cm at the back for the power cord and cable clearance Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation there are no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit To set up a single stage installation refer to the installation diagram on the next page the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the installation steps and do the following 1 Plug your external console s keyboard monitor and mouse into the Console Ports located on the switch s rear panel The ports are color coded and marked with an appropriate icon to indicate themselves Note This step is optional 2 For each of the computers you are installing use a KVM cable set as described in the Cables section on page 4 to connect any available KVM Port to the co
17. Port ID of 12 06 26 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display OSD is a menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations All procedures start from the OSD Main Screen To pop up the Main Screen tap the OSD key see Dedicated Invocation Keys page 68 or tap the Scroll Lock key twice Note You can optionally change the OSD Hotkey from the Scroll Lock key to the Ctrl key in which case you would tap Ctrl twice see OSD HOTKEY page 32 With this method the Ctrl keys must be on the same side both left or both right The OSD incorporates a two level Administrator User password system Before the OSD Main Screen comes up a login dialog box appears that asks you to provide your username password If the password function has been set you must provide a valid username and password in order to access the OSD Main Screen If this is the first time that the OSD is being run or if the password function has not been set simply press Enter The OSD Main Screen comes up in Administrator Mode In this mode you have Administrator privileges with access to all Administrator and User functions and can set up operations including password authorization for the future as you would like 27 KL1116 User Manual When you invoke the OSD a screen similar to the one below appears F1 GOTO F3 SET F5 SKP F7 SCAN X F2 LIST F4 ADM F6 BRC F8 LOUT 22 ADMINISTRATOR LIST A
18. Powered On QUICK VIEW POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports and are Powered On The default is ALL SCREEN If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with BLANKER this function the screen is blanked Key in a value from 1 30 minutes then press Enter A setting of 0 disables this function The default is 0 disabled HOTKEY Enables Disables the Hotkey Command function If the hotkey COMMAND combinations conflict with programs running on the computers you MODE may want to disable hotkey operation by turning Hotkey Command Mode Off The default is ON which allows hotkey operation of the switch 33 KL1116 User Manual F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only function It allows the Administrator to configure and control the overall operation ofthe OSD To change a setting Double Click it or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press Enter After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears Double Click the choice you want or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice so that you know which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function SET USERNAME AND PASSWORD This function is used to set Usernames and Passwords for the Administrator and Users 1 One Administrator and four User passwor
19. Selection is discussed in Chapter 5 Manual Port Switching Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port Press buttons 1 amp 2 simultaneously for two seconds to perform a keyboard and mouse reset Press buttons 7 amp 8 simultaneously for two seconds to invoke Auto Scan Mode see page 39 24 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Hot Plugging The KL1116 supports hot plugging components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down In order for hot plugging to work properly however the procedures described below must be followed Switching Station Positions Y ou can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one After you do in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change you must reset the Station IDs in the OSD See RESET STATION IDS page 36 for details Hot Plugging Ports In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change you must manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new Port information See the F3 SET page 32 and F4 ADM page 34 functions for details Note If you have shut down more than one station power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the units unplug its power cable from t
20. all devices are properly grounded The device is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Always follow your local national wiring codes Continues on next page 53 KL1116 User Manual Continued from previous page Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from
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22. full 16 port switch to be installed in a 1U system rack Because of its modular design the KVM section can be detached from the switch section Your KL1116 investment is protected by an included Firmware Upgrade Utility You can stay current with the latest functionality improvements by downloading firmware update files from our website as they become available and using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade Setup is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is entailed Because the KL1116 intercepts keyboard input directly there is no software to configure no need to get involved in complex installation routines nor any need to be concerned with incompatibility problems KL1116 User Manual Access to any computer connected to the installation is easily accomplished either by means of a powerful mouse driven OSD On Screen Display menu system or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard A convenient Auto Scan feature also permits automatic scanning and monitoring of the activities of all computers running on the installation one by one There is no better way to save time and money than with a KL1116 installation By using the KL1116 with its Hideaway console to manage your installation you 1 eliminate the expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard monitor and mouse for each computer 2 save all the space those extra components would take up 3 save
23. on the monitor after a port DISPLAY change has taken place The choices are User Defined which DURATION lets you select the amount of time from 1 255 seconds and Always On which displays the Port ID at all times If you select User Defined key in the number of seconds then press Enter The default is 3 Seconds A setting of 0 zero disables this function Continues on next page 32 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Continued from previous page Setting Function PORT ID Selects how the Port ID is displayed the Port Number alone DISPLAY PORT NUMBER the Port Name alone PORT NAME or the MODE Port Number plus the Port Name PORT NUMBER PORT NAME The default is PORT NUMBER PORT NAME SCAN Determines how long the focus dwells on each port as it cycles DURATION through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN page 39 Key in a value from 1 255 seconds then press Enter Default is 5 seconds a setting of O disables the Scan function SCAN SKIP Selects which computers will be accessed under Skip Mode see MODE F7 SCAN page 39 and Auto Scan Mode see F7 SCAN page 39 Choices are ALL All the Ports which have been set Accessible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 36 QUICK VIEW Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 36 POWERED ON Only those Ports which have been set Accessible and are
24. that the KL1116 is lined up and operating correctly finish by fully tightening the front attachment screws inserted in Step 3 67 KL1116 User Manual Troubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be due to a variety of causes The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets In addition updating the product s firmware may solve problems that have been discovered and resolved since the prior version was released If your product is not running the latest firmware version we strongly recommend that you upgrade See The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 47 for upgrade details Problem Solution There are ghost images on The distance between the external console and the the external monitor KL1116 is too great The maximum VGA cable distance should not exceed 20 m and in some cases may need to be shorter Replace the VGA cable with one of an appropriately short length Dedicated Invocation Keys Two dedicated keys are provided on the keyboard module to make it easy to invoke the OSD and Hotkey Mode as shown in the diagram below Note These keys are toggles Press once to invoke the feature press again to exit About SPHD Connectors This product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and or Console ports We have specifically modified the shape of these connectors so that only KVM cables that we have designed to work wit
25. the Firmware Upgrade Utility Put your device into Firmware Upgrade Mode Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable to connect its Firmware Upgrade Port to your computer or connect via Ethernet Agree to the License Agreement Then Click Next LICENSE AGREEMENT i LICENSE GRANT ATEN Intemational Co Ltd Licensor grants to you a non exclusive non transferable license to access and use FIRMWARE UPGRADE UTILITY the Product during the Term set forth below ou may install the Product on a hard disk or other storage device install and use the Product on a file server for use on a network for the purposes of i permanent installation onto hard disks or other storage devices or ii use of the Product over such network and make backup copies of the Product RESTRICTIONS ou agree not to modify adapt translate reverse engineer recompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Product or create derivative works based on the Product or remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Product including copyright trademark or patent pending notices ou may not sublicense the Product or otherwise allow others to use the Product licensed to you Ez Agree C Dont gree Cancel Help About Note The screens shown in this section are for reference only The wording and layout of the actual screens put up by the Firmware Upgrade Utility may vary slightly from these examples
26. the space that a keyboard monitor and mouse would take with a standard KVM switch 4 save on energy costs and 5 eliminate the inconvenience and wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another Chapter 1 Introduction Features Integrated KVM console with 15 or 17 LCD monitor in a Hideaway housing Hideaway housing is slightly less than 1U with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack LCD Monitor component can slide independently of the keyboard touchpad component Space saving technology two consoles one bus control up to 16 computers Daisy chain up to 31 additional units to control up to 512 computers from the switch s integrated HideawayM console No software required convenient computer selection via mouse driven intuitive On Screen Display OSD menus and Hotkeys Auto Scan feature for monitoring user selected computers Broadcast support commands from the keyboard can be broadcast to all available computers on the installation Hot Pluggable add or remove computers without having to power down the switch Two level password security only authorized users view and control the computers up to four users plus an administrator with separate profiles for each DDC Emulation of the LCD Monitor VGA settings of every connected computer are automatically adjusted for optimal output to the LCD Monitor Upgradable
27. the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair Do not connect the RJ 11 connector marked UPGRADE to a public telecommunication network 54 Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack extended to the floor and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack ca
28. w Ver 1 0 090 Upgrade FAW Ver 1 0 090 MID 000 F Check Firmware Version Progress bee vemos cos 50 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility 5 After you have made your device selection s Click Next to perform the upgrade Prompt ag gt The firmware Ver 1 0 is not newer than current firmware Ver 1 0 090 2 in device KL1118 MAIN 000 Continue the upgrade Yes No No If you enabled Check Firmware Version the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel If you didn t enable Check Firmware Version the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level or not As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful SE Firmware Upgrade Utility x The Firmware upgrade was successful Click Finish to close the utility Device List Status Messges Te gt Loading amp testing files gt Loading amp testing files OK gt Searching for devices gt Preparing firmware upgrade gt Firmware version is not
29. ATEN LCD KVM Switch KL1116 User Manual www aten com KL1116 User Manual FCC CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE Warning This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures RoHS This product is RoHS compliant SJ T 11364 2006 The following contains information that relates to China DEE AREA ERE O O magt O O RTS EE MR EM ENTER RAE EST 11363 20068 EAI KZ Fo O ERHAKENKEAK MASAS IRE VEAN R MAME PHS SH SI T 11363 2006 REER x
30. GA connector cables to link these ports to the computers 3 Power This is a standard 3 prong AC power socket The power cord Socket from an AC source plugs in here 4 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit On and Off 5 External For flexibility and convenience the KL1116 supports an Console independent external KVM console The external console s Section keyboard monitor and mouse cables plug in here KL1116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 53 Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Standard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your KL1116 The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42 77 cm Le L Brackets Le Side Mountng Brackets Note 1 It takes two people to mount the switch one to hold it in place the other to screw it in 2 The standard rack mounting kit does not include screws or cage nuts If you need additional screws or cage nuts contact your rack dealer KL1116 User Manual Optional mounting kits including single person Easy Installation kits are available with a separate purchase See
31. LL SN PN ATEN INTL CO 1 ATEN INTL CO 2 FAX SERVER 1 FAX SERVER 2 WEB SERVER 1 WEB SERVER 2 os Le re ATEN INTL CO 3 Le ro 4 MAIL SERVER 1 Note 1 The diagram depicts the Administrator s Main Screen The User Main Screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions since they are reserved for the Administrator and can t be accessed by ordinary Users 2 The OSD always starts in List view with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was closed 3 Only the ports that have been set accessible by the Administrator for the currently logged in User are visible see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 36 for details 28 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu and deactivate the OSD Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD Window or press Esc To Logout Click F8 or the 7ZZ symbol at the top of the Main Screen or press F8 To move up or down through the list one line at a time Click the Up and Down Triangle symbols A V or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To move up or down through the list one screen at a time Click the Up and Down Arrow symbols A or use the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys If there are more list entries than there is room for on the Main Screen the screen will scroll To bring the KVM focus to a port Double Click it or move the High
32. ND En ds 60 N rth America 543284 aie mardi nat sas ae ns 60 Specifications La A Ad PR ALT 61 OSD Factory Default Settings 62 Connection Table sereni erre ii Re i ee nes 62 Clear Login Information 63 Optional Rack Mounting 64 Troubleshooting sa Le do a A Ut A 68 O VOI Wisin a tte die bd eb re gr 68 Dedicated Invocation Keys 68 About SPHD Connectors 68 Limited Warranty 2 69 vii KL1116 User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1116 system It covers all aspects of installation configuration and operation An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below Overview Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the KL1116 System Its purpose features and benefits are presented and its front and back panel components are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup provides step by step instructions for setting up your installation and explains some basic operation procedures Chapter 3 Basic Operation explains the fundamental concepts involved in operating the KL1116 Chapter 4 OSD Operation provides a complete description of the KL1116 OSD On Screen Display and how to work with it Chapter 5 Keyboard Port Operation ex
33. NY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY AND ANY EXPENSES FROM RECOVERY PROGRAMMING AND REPRODUCTION OF ANY PROGRAM OR DATA ALTUSEN makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose ALTUSEN reserves the right to revise or update its product software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For details about extended warranties please contact one of our dedicated value added resellers 69 KL1116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank 70 A Activate Beeper 35 ADM 34 Administrator functions 34 Auto Scan Invoking 44 Pausing 44 Auto Scanning 39 43 Scan Duration 33 Setting the Scan Interval 43 Stopping 44 B Basic Operation 15 Beeper Activate 35 Beeper Control 46 BRC 38 Broadcast Mode 38 C Cables 4 Clear Login Information 63 Clear the Name List 35 Closing the Console 19 Connection Table 62 Console Closing 19 Closing Separately 19 Closing Together 21 Opening 15 Opening Together 17 Separate Opening 15 D Dedicated Invocation Keys 68 Index E Edit Port Names 35 F
34. Quick View Port an arrowhead displays in the QV column of the LIST on the Main Screen to indicate so When a port is deselected the arrowhead disappears If one of the Quick View options is chosen for the LIST view see F2 LIST page 31 only a Port that has been selected here will display on the List If one of the Quick View options is chosen for Auto Scanning see SCAN SKIP MODE page 33 only a Port that has been selected here will be Auto Scanned The default is for no ports to be selected This function allows the Administrator to define User access to the computers on the installation on a Port by Port basis For each User select the target Port then press Spacebar to cycle through the choices F Full access V View only or blank Repeat until all access rights have been set then press Esc The default is F for all users on all ports Note A blank setting means that no access rights are granted The port will not show up on the User s LIST on the Main Screen RESET STATION IDS If you change the position of one of the Stations in the daisy chain the OSD settings will no longer correspond to the new situation This function directs the OSD to rescan the Station positions of the entire installation and updates the OSD so that the OSD Station information corresponds to the new physical layout Note Only the Station Numbers get updated Except for the Port Names all Administrator settings such as Set A
35. asic Operation Closing the Console Closing Separately 1 Pull the release catches located on either side of the keyboard toward you to release the keyboard module then slide the module slightly in 2 Let go of the catches Using the front handle push the keyboard module all the way in until it clicks into place KL1116 User Manual 3 Rotate the LCD module all the way down then pull and let go of the rear catches to release the LCD module E 200880 f 20 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Closing Together 1 Rotate the LCD module all the way down then pull and let go of the rear catches to release the LCD module See the diagram on page 20 step 3 2 Using the front handle push the LCD module all the way in until it clicks into place See the diagram on page 20 step 4 3 There are keyboard module release catches located on the underside of the keyboard module indicated by the triangular markings on the LCD module cover Reach underneath the keyboard module pull these catches toward you and slide the module a few centimeters in 4 Let go of the catches Using the front handle slide the keyboard module all the way in until it clicks into place 21 KL1116 User Manual LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display Four buttons are used to perform the configuration as described in the table below
36. ccessible Ports Set Quick View Ports etc for all of the computers affected by the change have to be manually redone FIRMWARE UPGRADE In order to upgrade the KL1116 s firmware see The Firmware Upgrade Utility page 47 you must first invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode with this setting When you bring up this menu the current firmware version levels display Select Y to enable Firmware Upgrade Mode or N to leave this menu without enabling it Continues on next page 36 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Continued from previous page Setting Function SET PS 2 CLK MODE Select the target computer from the list then use the spacebar to cycle through the choices 0 PS 2 CLK delay Off ASIC filter On 1 PS 2 CLK delay On ASIC filter Off 2 PS 2 CLK delay Off ASIC filter Off The default is O Unless a computer is experiencing problems we recommend this setting If you experience a problem with DELL Server 1655MC computers select setting 1 SET CONSOLE MODE This setting selects which consoles internal external are enabled 0 Both consoles enabled 1 LCD console only 2 External console only Use the spacebar to cycle to the choice you want The default is 0 37 KL1116 User Manual F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward switching the console focus from the currently active KVM port to the previous or next available one
37. d displayed on the Station ID LED before plugging in the next Station c After all the stations are up power on the computers Daisy Chain Installation Diagram KL1116 o a Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL1116 s console consists of two modules An LCD display module located under the top cover and a keyboard touchpad module below the LCD module The modules can either slide together or independently This allows you to have the LCD display available for viewing while the keyboard touchpad module is conveniently out of the way when not in use As a safety precaution to keep the console from accidentally sliding out it is locked into the n position Before you can pull it out you must release 1t by pushing the catches on the unit s front panel toward the center of the switch Opening Separately 1 Release the LCD module by pulling the release catch into the handle as you pull the module toward you Release Catch LG BE B EEE 88 fee of DODDEDOBOS ray E 2 Pull the top panel all the way out until 1t clicks into place KL1116 User Manual
38. dix L quipement doit tre install proximit de la prise murale et le dispositif de d connexion prise de courant femelle doit tre facile d acc s La prise murale doit tre install e proximit de l quipement et doit tre facile d acc s Veillez ce que rien ne repose sur le cordon d alimentation ou les c bles Acheminez le cordon d alimentation et les c bles de sorte que personne ne puisse marcher ou tr bucher dessus En cas d utilisation d une rallonge avec cette unit assurez vous que le total des amp rages de tous les produits utilis s sur cette rallonge ne d passe pas l amp rage nominal de cette derni re Assurez vous que le total des amp rages de tous les produits branch s sur la prise murale ne d passe pas 15 amp res Pour contribuer prot ger votre syst me contre les augmentations et diminutions soudaines et transitoires de puissance lectrique utilisez un parasurtenseur un filtre de ligne ou un syst me d alimentation sans coupure UPS Placez les c bles du syst me et les c bles d alimentation avec pr caution veillez ce que rien ne repose sur aucun des c bles Lors du branchement ou du d branchement des blocs d alimentation permettant la connexion chaud veuillez respecter les lignes directrices suivantes Installez le bloc d alimentation avant de brancher le c ble d alimentation celui ci D branchez le c ble d alimentation avant
39. ds can be set 2 After you select the Administrator field or one of the User fields a screen that allows you to key in your username and password appears The username and password may be up to 15 charac ters long and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers A Z 0 9 3 For each individual key in the Username and Password then press Enter 4 To modify or delete a previous Username and or Password use the backspace key to erase individual letters or numbers SET LOGOUT TIMEOUT If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function the Operator is automatically logged out A log in is necessary before the console can be used again This enables other Operators to gain access to the computers when the original Operator is no longer accessing them but has forgotten to log out To set the timeout value key in a number from 1 180 minutes then press Enter If the number is 0 zero this function is disabled Default is O disabled Continues on next page 34 Chapter 4 OSD Operation Continued from previous page Setting Function EDIT PORT To help remember which computer is attached to a particular port NAMES every port can be given a name This function allows the Administrator to create modify or delete port names To Edit a port name 1 Click the port you want or use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it then press
40. e in Handle See item 7 in this table and Opening the Console page 15 for more details on sliding the console in and out 2 LCD Display After sliding the LCD module out flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor 3 LCD Controls Buttons to control the position and picture settings of the LCD display are located here See The LCD Buttons page 22 for details Continues on next page KL1116 User Manual Continued from previous page No Component Description 4 Port Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached Switches to its corresponding port See Manual Port Switching page 24 and Port for details LEDs Two Port LEDs are built into the Port Switches The one on the left is the On Line LED the one on the right is the Selected Port LED An On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running A Selected LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to its corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus The LED is steady under normal conditions but flashes when its port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode see page 39 5 Keyboard Standard 105 key keyboard 6 Touchpad Standard mouse touchpad 7 Lower Pull to slide the keyboard and touchpad module out See item 1 Handle in this table and Opening the Console page 15 for more details on sliding the console in and out 8 Power LED Lights
41. ebar or Esc to exit Auto Scan Mode If the scanning stops on an empty port or one where the computer is attached but is powered Off the monitor screen will be blank and the mouse and keyboard will have no effect Simply wait after the Scan Duration time is up the Scan function will move on to the next port While Auto Scan Mode is in effect the console will not function normally You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console To exit Auto Scan Mode press Spacebar or Esc 39 KL1116 User Manual F8 LOUT Clicking the F8 field or pressing F8 logs you out of the OSD and blanks the Console screen This is different from simply deactivating the OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing Esc With this function you must log in all over again to regain access to the OSD whereas with Esc all you have to do to reenter the OSD is tap the OSD Hotkey Note 1 When you reenter the OSD after logging out the screen stays blank except for the OSD Main Screen You must input your password before you can continue 2 If you reenter the OSD after logging out and immediately use Esc to deactivate the OSD without having selected a port from the OSD menu a Null Port message displays on the screen The OSD Hotkey will bring up the OSD Main Screen 40 Chapter 5 Keyboard Port Operation The KL1116 provides an extensive easy to use hotkey function that makes it convenient
42. een image Phase If pixel jitter or horizontal line noise is visible on the display your LCD may have the wrong phase setting Adjust the phase setting to eliminate these problems Clock If vertical banding is visible on the display your LCD may have the wrong clock setting Adjust the clock setting to eliminate vertical banding H Position Positions the display area on the LCD panel horizontally moves the display area left or right V Position Positions the display area on the LCD panel vertically moves the display area up or down Color Temperature Adjusts the color quality of the display You can adjust the warmth value color balance etc The Adjust Color selection has a further submenu that lets you fine tune the RGB values Language Selects the language that the OSD displays its menus in OSD Duration Lets you set the amount of time the OSD displays on the screen lf there is no input for the amount of time you choose the OSD display turns off Reset Resets the adjustments on all menus and submenus to their factory default settings Note The Language setting does not return to the factory default but remains at the one that you have set it to 23 KL1116 User Manual Port Selection The KL1116 provides three port selection methods to access the computers on the installation Manual OSD On Screen Display menus and Hotkey OSD Operation is discussed in Chapter 4 Hotkey Port
43. ent than Exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you resume scanning you start from where you left off whereas when you exit Auto Scan Mode you resume scanning from the beginning with the very first computer on the installation To resume Auto Scanning after Pausing press P or Left Click again Scanning continues from where it left off Note Pressing almost any of the typewriter keys letters numbers Enter Esc Spacebar etc will resume scanning 44 Chapter 5 Keyboard Port Operation Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as little as you like as opposed to Auto Scanning which automatically switches after a fixed interval To invoke Skip Mode key in the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke HKM see page 41 2 Key in Arrow Where Arrow refers to one of the Arrow keys After you press Arrow you automatically exit HKM and enter Skip Mode where you can switch ports as follows Skips from the current port to the first accessible port previous to it See SCAN SKIP MODE page 33 for information regarding accessible ports gt Skips from the current port to the next accessible port T Skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous Station If you are at a port on the First Station you cycle backward to the last accessible port on the Last Station Ski
44. er brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners KL1116 User Manual Contents FCC CE Information ii SIP 11364 2006 ic a ia ii User Information iii Online Registration iii Telephone Support i a E i a a E rhin indus iii User Notice corra eis Bi Rees Oe ei elses iii Package Contents iv Basic Package 1 1 pesares Se ee ede a Ne iv Optional Equipment 000000 ees iv About This Manual viii OVEINIEW se eco Loeb hee hehe Phd heed bee dd ia dh viii Conventions ii aa c en ix Product Information ix Chapter 1 Introduction OVEVI Wo ne Ee ba eed one mir ates tener nt een JR 1 Features ai ari ego ea en in anna eee odd Phew dae Be Gace wed 3 Hardware Requirements 4 Computers each e 4 Cables ER Aa OT AA 4 FRONtVIGW sats rita hele Bebe Bie Mi RENE at hak eed 5 REAM VIQW ie ch A A ae deat Gn Soares ate NA ET 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Standard Rack Mounting 9 Single Stage Installation 11 Daisy Chain Installation 13 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console
45. firmware Supports Windows Linux Unix Netware AIX RS6000 DOS 6 2 and higher KL1116 User Manual Hardware Requirements Computers The integrated LCD monitor s maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 15 or 1280 x 1024 17 Make sure that none of the computer resolution settings exceed the LCD monitor s maximum resolution Cables Substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance For optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout we strongly recommend that you use the high quality CS Custom Cable sets described below Function CS Part Number KVM Switch to KVM Switch Daisy Chaining 2L 1700 0 6 m 2L 1701 1 8m KVM Switch to Computer PS 2 Connection 2L 5201P 1 2 m 2L 5202P 1 8 m 2L 5203P 3 0 m 2L 5206P 6 0 m KVM Switch to Computer USB Connection 2L 5202UP 1 8 m 2L 5203UP 3 0 m 2L 5206UP 6 0 m Note 1 The KL1116 does not support serial mice You cannot use Serial to PS 2 adapters with the cables Attempts to do so will not work 2 The KL1116 supports the installation of a local external console If you install an external console and wish to extend the distance between it and the switch CS Custom extender cables are available in various lengths Contact your dealer for details Chapter 1 Introduction Front View 8 No Component Description 1 Upper Pull to slide the LCD module out push to slide the modul
46. ge incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE KL1116 User Manual Package Contents Basic Package The KL1116 package consists of 1 KL1116 Hideaway LCD KVM Switch with Standard Rack Mounting Kit 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 Power Cord 1 User Manual 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Registration Card Optional Equipment Depending on any optional equipment that you may have purchased one of the following may be included in your package Standard Rack Mounting Kit Long Easy Installation Rack Mounting Kit Short Easy Installation Rack Mounting Kit Long Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on the KL1116 installation Features may have been added to the KL1116 since this manual was published Please visit our website to download the most up to date version of the manual Copyright 2014 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0253 2AXG Manual Date 2014 02 27 Altusen and the Altusen logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co Ltd All rights reserved All oth
47. h this product can be connected 68 Appendix Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase If this product proves to be defective contact ALTUSEN s support department for repair or replacement of your unit ALTUSEN will not issue a refund Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase When returning the product you must ship the product in its original packaging or packaging that gives an equal degree of protection Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package This warranty becomes invalid if the factory supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence or modification of any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper equipment or attempted repair by anyone other than ALTUSEN This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS IN NO EVENT SHALL ALTUSEN S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FURTHER ALTUSEN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION ALTUSEN SHALL NOT IN A
48. he rear panel Before starting it back up you must do the following 1 Shut down all the computers that are attached to it Note You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function Otherwise the switch will still receive power from the computers 2 Wait 10 seconds then plug the Station back in 3 After the Station is up Power On the computers Note If you have shut down more than one station power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one 25 KL1116 User Manual Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on a Master View installation is assigned a unique Port ID The Port ID is made up of two parts a Station Number and a Port Number The Sfation Number is a two digit number which reflects the switch s position in the daisy chain sequence Note 1 The first station KL1116 has a Station Number of 01 The first daisy chained unit KH0116 has a Station Number of 02 The next daisy chained KH0116 has a Station Number of 03 etc 2 The daisy chained KH0116 s have front panel LEDs that display their station IDs The Port Number is a two digit number which reflects the port on the Station that the computer is connected to The Station Number precedes the Port Number Station and Port numbers from 1 9 are padded with a preceding zero so they become 01 09 For example a computer attached to Port 6 of Station 12 would have a
49. ir un fonctionnement fiable et prot ger l unit contre les surchauffes ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es ou couvertes L unit ne doit jamais tre plac e sur une surface molle lit canap tapis etc car ses ouvertures de ventilation se trouveraient bloqu es De m me l unit ne doit pas tre plac e dans un meuble ferm moins qu une ventilation adapt e ne soit assur e Ne renversez jamais de liquides de quelque sorte que ce soit sur l unit D branchez l unit de la prise murale avant de la nettoyer N utilisez pas de produits de nettoyage liquide ou sous forme d a rosol Utilisez un chiffon humide pour le nettoyage de l unit L appareil doit tre aliment par le type de source indiqu sur l tiquette Si vous n tes pas s r du type d alimentation disponible consultez votre revendeur ou le fournisseur local d lectricit Afin de ne pas endommager votre installation v rifiez que tous les p riph riques sont correctement mis la terre L unit est quip e d une fiche de terre trois fils Il s agit d une fonction de s curit Si vous ne parvenez pas ins rer la fiche dans la prise murale contactez votre lectricit afin qu il remplace cette derni re qui doit tre obsol te N essayez pas d aller l encontre de l objectif de la fiche de terre Respectez toujours les codes de c blage en vigueur dans votre r gion pays 56 Appen
50. irst previous accessible port gt Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the next accessible port f 4 Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the last accessible port of the previous station If you are at a port on the First Station you cycle backward to the last accessible port on the Last Station Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the first accessible port of the next station If you are at a port on the Last Station you cycle forward to the first accessible port on the First station B Toggles the beeper on or off Note The brackets in the table above indicate keys you should press Simply press the indicated keys do not type the brackets 46 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows based Firmware Upgrade Utility FWUpgrade exe provides a smooth automated process for upgrading the KVM switch s firmware The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available Check the web site regularly to find the latest packages and information relating to them 47 KL1116 User Manual Preparation To prepare for the firmware upgrade do the following 1 4 From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relate
51. k och o ll ion tia Pr de 39 FSLO UE A 40 Chapter 5 Keyboard Port Operation Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM 41 When Hotkey Mode is active 41 Hotkey Port Access occ a ae 42 Selecting the Active Port 42 Auto SCANNING 2 ede a a Heth bee EG Seg Steele at 43 Setting the Scan Interval 43 Invoking Auto Scan Mode 44 Pausing Auto Scant ic reek wach fa eu nm nee neue 44 Skip M dra otter be ARR es Re Rs be 45 Beeper Control srs cerio wee dey eli does Stoel Os Rat Beale 46 Hotkey Summary Table 46 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Preparation oca ave ies bh eee be ae ea ae 48 Starting the Upgrade 49 Upgrade Succeeded 51 Upgrade Failed Se ek oie eared oe eas 52 Firmware Upgrade Recovery 52 Appendix Safety Instructions 53 General han eh E de Per nn de 53 vi KL1116 User Manual Rack MOUntiINg a kerne boone o a han a db PRE a SS 55 Consignes de s curit 56 G n ral fe shee ne pica iQ it e doe eaves 56 Montage sur b ti 1 2 ee ro a nee 59 Technical Support 60 International 1 dee Ao eek rh mt ee A
52. light Bar to it then press Enter After executing any action you automatically go back to the menu one level above OSD Main Screen Headings Heading Explanation SN PN This column lists the Port ID numbers see Port ID Numbering page 26 for all the KVM ports on the installation The simplest method to access a particular computer is to Click it or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter QV If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 36 an arrowhead displays in this column to indicate so The computers that are powered on and are On Line have a Sun to symbol in this column to indicate so NAME If a port has been given a name see EDIT PORT NAMES page 35 its name appears in this column 29 KL1116 User Manual OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD For example you can rapidly switch to any port scan selected ports only limit the list you wish to view designate a port as a Quick View Port create or edit a port name or make OSD setting adjustments To access an OSD function 1 Either Click a Function Key field at the top of the Main Screen or press a Function Key on the keyboard 2 In the Submenus that appear make your choice either by Double Clicking it or moving the Highlight Bar to it then pressing Enter 3 Press Esc to return to the previous menu level F1 GOTO GOTO allows y
53. lowing 1 Remove the standard L brackets and the side mounting brackets from both sides of the KL1116 Phillips hex head M3x8 64 Appendix 2 Attach the left and right easy installation mounting rails to the inside of the rack The flange that supports the KL1116 will be to the inside Rear Flange Slide Bar Front Flange Rear Attachment Sliding Bracket LEFT Support RAIL Flange a Screw the front flanges to the rack first b Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward the rack until the flanges make contact with the rack then screw the rear flanges to the rack Continues on next page 65 KL1116 User Manual Continued from previous page 3 Slide the KL1116 onto the support flanges Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the KL1116 to the front of the rack only tighten the screws part way Phillips head M4 x 6 66 Appendix 4 Slide the rear attachment sliding brackets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the KL1116 then use the screws supplied with this package to attach the bars to the rear of the KL1116 tighten the screws all the way Phillips head M4 x6 5 Slide the KL1116 open and closed a couple of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly See Opening the Console page 15 for opening and closing procedures 6 After determining
54. mputer s keyboard video and mouse ports Note Ignore the daisy chain port at this time It is only used when daisy chaining additional KH0116 units Daisy chaining is described in the next section 3 Use the Power cord provided with this package to connect the switch s Power Socket to an AC power source 4 Power on the switch 5 After the switch is powered on power on the computers KL1116 User Manual Single Stage Installation Diagram Ly ie 25 KOVI lt Mi v ea 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Daisy Chain Installation To control even more computers up to 31 KH0116 units can be daisy chained down from the KL1116 Note It would be unnecessarily wasteful and expensive to use KL1116 switches for daisy chaining since there is no point in having consoles on the chained switches Therefore KH0116 switches are used instead The KH0116 is similar to the KL1116 except that it comes in a standard housing without the built in Hideaway console As many as 512 computers can be controlled from the unit s integrated Hideaway console in a complete installation A table showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KH0116 units needed to control them is provided on page 62 in the
55. n press Enter An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one 31 KL1116 User Manual F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own individual working environment A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the Username provided during Log In To change a setting 1 Double Click it or move the highlight bar to it then press Enter 2 After you select an item a submenu with further choices appears To make a selection either Double Click 1t or move the Highlight Bar to it then press Enter An icon appears before the selected choice to indicate which one it is The settings are explained in the following table Setting Function OSD HOTKEY Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function Scroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Since the Ctrl key combination may conflict with programs running on the computers the default is the Scroll Lock combination PORT ID Allows you to position where the Port ID appears on the monitor DISPLAY The default is the upper left corner but you can have it appear POSITION anywhere on the screen Use the Mouse or the Arrow Keys plus Pg Up Pg Dn Home End and 5 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock off to position the Port ID display then Click or press Enter to lock the position and return to the Set submenu PORT ID Determines how long a Port ID displays
56. newer than device KL1116 MAIN 000 gt Preparing firmware upgrade OK gt Upgrading device KL1116 MAIN 000 gt Upgrading device KL1116 MAIN 000 OK Device Description Device F w Ver 1 0 090 Upgrade Fw Ver 1 0 090 MID 000 M Check Firmware Version Progress I Help View Log Back Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility 51 KL1116 User Manual Upgrade Failed Ifthe Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn t appear it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully See the next section Firmware Upgrade Recovery for how to proceed Firmware Upgrade Recovery There are three conditions that call for firmware upgrade recovery When you invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode see Preparation page 48 but decide not to proceed with the upgrade When the Mainboard firmware upgrade fails When the I O firmware upgrade fails To perform a firmware upgrade recovery do the following 1 Power off the switch If it is part of a daisy chain disconnect it from the chain 2 Connect the Firmware Upgrade Cable to its Firmware Upgrade Port 3 Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position 4 Power the switch back on and repeat the upgrade procedure 5 After the switch has been successfully upgraded power it off and slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position 6 Ifthe switch is part of a daisy chain ret
57. ou to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port s Name or its Port ID Touse the Name method key in 1 key in the port s Name then press Enter To use the Port ID method key in 2 key in the Port ID then press Enter Note You can key in a partial Name or Port ID In that case the screen will show all the computers that the User has View rights to see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 36 that match the Name or Port ID pattern regardless of the current List settings see F2 LIST page 31 for details To return to the OSD Main Screen without making a choice press Esc 30 Chapter 4 OSD Operation F2 LIST This function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays lists on the Main Screen Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that are listed on the Main Screen The submenu choices and their meanings are given in the table below Choice Meaning ALL Lists all of the ports on the installation QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports see SET ACCESSIBLE PORTS page 36 POWERED ON Lists only the ports that have their attached computers Powered On QUICK VIEW Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports POWERED ON see SET QUICK VIEW PORTS page 36 and that have their attached computers Powered On Double Click the choice you want or move the Highlight Bar to it the
58. plains the concepts and procedures used to control the KL1116 from the keyboard Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility explains how to use this utility to upgrade the KL1116 s firmware with the latest available versions An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and troubleshooting information viii KL1116 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctri Alt Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information but do not involve sequential steps Indicates selecting the option on a menu or dialog box for example that comes next For example Start Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run Indicates critical information Product Information For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers International North America http www aten com http www aten usa com KL1116 User Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Chapter 1 Introduction Over
59. ps from the current port to the first accessible port of the next Station If you are at a port on the Last Station you cycle forward to the first accessible port on the First station Once you are in Skip Mode you can keep on skipping by pressing the Arrow keys You don t have to invoke HKM again While Skip Mode is in effect ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Skip Mode compliant keystrokes can be input You must exit Skip Mode in order to regain normal control of the console 3 To exit Skip Mode press Esc or Spacebar 45 KL1116 User Manual Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off To toggle the Beeper do the following 1 Invoke HKM see page 41 2 Press and release the B key The Beeper toggles On or Off The Command Line displays Beeper On or Beeper Off for one second then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode Hotkey Summary Table Num Lock Port 1D Enter Switches the KVM focus to the computer that corresponds to that Port ID T n Enter A Sets the Auto Scan interval to n seconds where nis a number from 1 255 Invokes Auto Scan Mode When Auto Scan Mode is in effect press P or left click the mouse to pause Auto Scanning When Auto Scanning is paused press any key or left click the mouse to resume Auto Scanning lt Invokes Skip Mode and skips from the current port to the f
60. refully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Make sure that all equipment used on the rack including power strips and other electrical connectors is properly grounded Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack 55 KL1116 User Manual Consignes de s curit G n ral Ce produit est destin exclusivement une utilisation l int rieur Veuillez lire la totalit de ces instructions Conservez les afin de pouvoir vous y r f rer ult rieurement Respectez l ensemble des avertissements et instructions inscrits sur l appareil Ne placez jamais l unit sur une surface instable chariot pied table etc Si l unit venait tomber elle serait gravement endommag e N utilisez pas l unit proximit de l eau Ne placez pas l unit proximit de ou sur des radiateurs ou bouches de chaleur Le bo tier de l unit est dot de fentes et d ouvertures destin es assurer une ventilation ad quate Pour garant
61. s to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch Note On a daisy chained installation the chained stations will automatically receive the upgrade via the daisy chain cables E gt Her KE Bo o FRA 08 oO EMO Q D Ei Shut down all of the computers but not the Stations on your KVM installation From your KVM switch console bring up the OSD see OSD Overview page 27 and select the F4 ADM function Scroll down to FIRMWARE UPGRADE Press Enter then press Y to invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode see FIRMWARE UPGRADE page 36 For your reference the current firmware upgrade version displays on the screen 48 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware 1 Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file either by double clicking the file icon or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it The Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome screen appears 25 Firmware Upgrade Utility x Welcome to
62. to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard Note The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operations See HOTKEY COMMAND MODE page 33 for details Invoking Hotkey Mode HKM All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode HKM There are two methods to invoke HKM The first is to tap the Hotkey key on the keyboard See Dedicated Invocation Keys page 68 the second is as follows 1 Hold down the Num Lock key 2 Press and release the minus key 3 Release the Num Lock key Num Lock When Hotkey Mode is active The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HKM A Command Line appears on the monitor screen The command line prompt is the word Hotkey in yellow text on a blue background Hotkey information that you key in displays on the command line Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks described in the sections that follow can be input At the conclusion of some hotkey operations you automatically exit hotkey mode With some operations you must exit manually To exit HKM manually press Esc or Spacebar 41 KL1116 User Manual Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVM focus directly from the keyboard The KL1116 provides the following Hotkey Port Access fea
63. tore Default Values 35 RoHS ii Safety Instructions General 53 Rack Mounting 55 SCAN 39 72 Index Scan Duration 33 SCAN SKIP MODE 33 Screen Blanker 33 Selecting the Active Port 42 SET 32 Logout Timeout 34 Password 34 USERNAME 34 Set Accessible Ports 36 Set Quick View Ports 36 Setting the Auto Scan Interval 43 SJ T 11364 2006 ii Skip Mode 33 38 45 SKP 38 Specifications 61 Station IDs 13 Station Positions Switching 25 Switching Station Positions 25 Technical Support 60 Telephone support iii Timeout 34 U Upgrading the Firmware Failed 52 Preparation 48 Recovery 52 Starting 49 Succeeded 51 User Notice iii Username 34 73
64. tures Selecting the Active Port Auto Scan Mode Skip Mode Switching Selecting the Active Port Each KVM port on the KL1116 installation is assigned a unique Port ID see Port ID Numbering page 26 You can bring the KVM focus to any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the KVM Port that it is connected to The steps involved are 1 Invoke HKM see page 41 2 Key in the computer s Port ID The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in If you make a mistake use Backspace to erase the wrong number 3 Press Enter After you press Enter the KVM focus switches to the computer associated with the specified Port ID and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode 42 Chapter 5 Keyboard Port Operation Auto Scanning Auto Scanning allows the automatic monitoring of computer activity instead of having to switch manually Invoking Auto Scan Mode causes the KL1116 to switch the KVM focus among all the active KVM Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals See SCAN SKIP MODE page 33 for information regarding accessible ports Setting the Scan Interval The amount of time Auto Scan dwells on each port is set with the Scan Duration setting of the OSD F3 SET function see page 33 You can change the scan interval before activating Hotkey Auto Scanning if you wish with the following Hotkey combination 1 Invoke HKM
65. ualifi puisse r parer l unit Ne connectez pas le connecteur RJ 11 portant la marque Sensor Capteur un r seau de t l communication public 58 Appendix Montage sur b ti Avant de travailler sur le b ti assurez vous que les stabilisateurs sont bien fix es sur le b ti qu ils sont tendus au sol et que tout le poids du b ti repose sur le sol Installez les stabilisateurs avant et lat raux sur un m me b ti ou bien les stabilisateurs avant si plusieurs b tis sont r unis avant de travailler sur le b ti Chargez toujours le b ti de bas en haut et chargez l l ment le plus lourd en premier Assurez vous que le b ti est niveau et qu il est stable avant de sortir une unit du b ti Agissez avec pr caution lorsque vous appuyez sur les loquets de lib ration du rail d unit et lorsque vous faites coulisser une unit dans et hors d un b ti vous pourriez vous pincer les doigts dans les rails Une fois qu une unit a t ins r e dans le b ti tendez avec pr caution le rail dans une position de verrouillage puis faites glisser l unit dans le b ti Ne surchargez pas le circuit de l alimentation CA qui alimente le b ti La charge totale du b ti ne doit pas d passer 80 de la capacit du circuit Assurez vous que tous les quipements utilis s sur le b ti y compris les multiprises et autres connecteurs lectriques sont correctement mis la terre
66. urn it to the chain 7 Power the switch back on 52 Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only Read all of these instructions Save them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device Do not place the device on any unstable surface cart stand table etc If the device falls serious damage will result Do not use the device near water Do not place the device near or over radiators or heat registers The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect against overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The device should never be placed on a soft surface bed sofa rug etc as this will block its ventilation openings Likewise the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company The device is designed for IT power distribution systems with 230V phase to phase voltage To prevent damage to your installation it is important that
67. view The KL1116 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM keyboard monitor and mouse console Before the development of the Master View the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system Now with the KL1116 you can easily access multiple computers in a cost effective manner A single KL1116 can control up to 16 computers As many as 31 additional units can be daisy chained to each other so that up to 512 KL1116 KH0116 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard monitor mouse console The KL1116 offers a space saving streamlined approach to KVM switch technology by integrating a keyboard LCD monitor and touchpad in a Hideaway housing The LCD display is built into the cover the keyboard and touchpad are built into the base Slide the LCD and keyboard modules out flip the cover up and you are ready to go to work When finished flip the cover down and slide the modules away The LCD module and keyboard module slide separately you can see the video display for example while the keyboard and touchpad are conveniently out of the way For further convenience the Hideaway housing is slightly less than 1U high for easy installation and manipulation in a 1U rack The KL1116 also features high density 15 pin connectors instead of the usual 25 pin connectors This space saving innovation allows a
68. ymbol appears before the Port ID Display of the port that currently has the console focus While BRC Mode is in effect the mouse will not function normally You must exit BRC Mode in order to regain control of the mouse To exit BRC Mode invoke the OSD with the OSD Hotkey then Click the F6 field or press F6 to turn BRC Mode off 38 Chapter 4 OSD Operation F7 SCAN This function automatically switches among the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monitor their activity without having to take the trouble of switching manually The selection of computers to be included for Auto Scanning is made with the Scan Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function see page 33 The amount of time that the focus stays on each Port is set with the Scan Duration setting under the F3 SET function see page 33 As each computer is accessed an S appears in front of the Port ID display to indicate that it is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode While you are in Auto Scan Mode you can pause the scanning in order to keep the focus on a particular computer either by pressing P or with a Left Click of the mouse To resume scanning press P or Left Click again See Invoking Auto Scan Mode page 44 for further details Note Pressing almost any of the typewriter keys letters numbers Enter Esc Spacebar etc will resume scanning To stop scanning and stay at a particular location press Spac

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