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1. selects channel 1 HOTKEYs and 2 selects channel 2 HOTKEYs and 3 selects channel 3 HOTKEYs and 4 selects channel 4 HOTKEYs and TAB selects the next channel HOTKEYs and A selects autoscan mode where each channel is displayed for the selected time see section 4 2 To cancel autoscan mode simply select any fixed channel either by hotkey or using the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC button HOTKEYs and 0 switches off the video signal and displays 0 This will cause some monitors to go into standby mode or switch off The video signal can be re enabled by selecting a channel HOTKEYs and L disables the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s keyboard and mouse and displays 0 The video signal is switched off If a password has not been set then the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC can be re enabled by selecting a channel If a password has been set then the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC displays P to indicate that a valid password must be entered to unlock the switch Simply type the same key combination as was set during configuration See section 4 7 followed by the return key Note if anyone has typed at the keyboard whilst in secure mode it will be necessary to type return first to clear the invalid password then type the valid password followed by return again CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 30 Examples of common hotkey sequences as
2. o a Ml SWITCH _ lt cCPus LINDY CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Part Model 32251 LINDY CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use First Edition January 2002 Part Number 32251 2002 LINDY Electronics Ltd LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION O Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC LINDY 3 in 1 keyboard video mouse combination cables are recommended for convenience O Connect your keyboard monitor and mouse to the GREY porton the rear of the CPU Switch S mart OPERATION GUIDE SUMMARY O The CPU Switch Smart s default configuration is suitable for most systems A computer may be selected using the front panel key a three button mouse ora keyboard hotkey combination To select a computer using the mouse press and release the left or right hand buttons whilst holding down the central button To select a computer using the keyboard hotkeys hold down the CTRL and ALT keys press and release the required port key e g 1 and then release the CTRL and ALT keys Safety information Foruse in dry oil free indoor environments only O Do not attempt to service the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC yourself O Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC its optional power adapter and its accessories O Warning
3. LINDY part code 70130 If you have a PC with an older style 5 pin standard DIN connector then you will need an adapter to convert this to the 6 pin mini DIN format Mouse adapter 9 pin D type female to 6 pin mini DIN female LINDY part code 70058 If you have a PC with an older style RS232 mouse connection then you will need an adapter to convert this to the 6 pin mini DIN format There are several specifications of these adapters that are provided with various mice They all look the same but unfortunately there are several common wiring schemes all of which are different To ensure that you have the right adapter either purchase this from your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supplier or check your adapter against the wiring specification given in Appendix A If you are connecting to PCs then you will need a suitable mouse driver Supported types are 1 2 3 4 A PS 2 or RS232 two button mouse driver any manufacturer Microsoft mouse driver including IntelliMouse Logitech mouse driver including two button three button and wheel mouse A mouse driver that is compatible with the above types most are The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supports Internet Mice that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons Examples are Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse Logitech MouseMan Genius NetMouse and Genius N
4. command key H3 Hotkey combination is ALT SHIFT command key H4 Hotkey combination is RIGHT ALT command key H5 Hotkey combination is LEFT ALT RIGHT ALT command key H6 Hotkey combination is LEFT CTRL LEFT ALT command key H7 Hotkey combination is RIGHT CTRL RIGHT ALT command key H8 No hotkey combination enabled F1 Display firmware first digit Note F1 is FJ followed by 1 NOT F F2 Display firmware second digit F3 Display firmware third digit F5 Restore PS 2 mouse function F6 Restore IntelliMouse function F8 RESET all configurations to default settings Display confirms with r CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 19 P Sets password see section 4 6 for instructions E Exits configure mode and returns the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to normal operation mode 2 8 Resetting the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC without disconnecting your devices The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC draws its power from the connected computers and therefore may only be fully powered down when all the connected computers have been switched off or disconnected However the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC may be reset without disconnecting or powering down your computers by using the reset switch on the underside of the unit Performing a reset using this switch performs a complete hardware reset on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC and is equivalent to switching off the power To perform a hardware reset in
5. live parts contained within optional power adapter O No user serviceable parts within optional power adapter do not dismantle O Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only O If you use a power extension cord with the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord 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 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC ENGLISH Kurzanleitung Installation amp Betrieb EIGENSCHAFTEN Am LINDY CPU Switch SMART SUN MAC PC k nnen auch im gemischten Betrieb Rechner aus verschiedenen Welten gleichzeitig betrieben werden So k nnen sowohl SUN Rechner mit Mini DIN 8 Tastatur Maus sowie mit zuk nftigen USB Schnittstellen und VGA HD 15 oder 13W3 Anschluss betrieben werden wie auch gleichzeitig PCs mit USB PS 2 und VGA sowie moderne MACs mit USB und VGA Auf der Eingabeseite Bedienkonsole Arbeitsplatz finden Tastaturen und M use aus der PC Welt PS 2 Maus Tastatur SVGA Monitor sowie aus der SUN Welt SUN Tastatur Maus SUN SVGA Monitor Anschluss Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART SUN MAC PC unterst tzt die Audioanschlusse aller angeschlossenen Rechnersysteme fur Lautsprecher und Mikrofon in Voll Stereo Er unterstutzt Monitorauflosungen bis 1900x1440 bis 75Hz sowie DDC Monitorerkennung De
6. specifications in Subpart of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations ofthe Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectriques publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada Page 3 Contents L INGOGUCEOR jai 6 TREY TETE Salah ai 6 k2 PackageContents nik 8 eS Remote controller contents an u u u 8 TA Prod ctinftormatioMs itmesi aa a 9 PA LL re oM PR 11 A AAA A non nn 11 2 2 Mounting the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC 13 2 3 Connecting your devices atada dada 13 2 4 Interface powered operation without the optional power adapter 16 25 CONIAUFING YOUTr RES eee 16
7. IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart PS 2 only PS 2 F5 IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart IntelliMouse IntelliMouse F6 To restore lost mouse movement on a CPU connected to the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC 1 Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement 2 Press the select key on the front of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC for 5 seconds until C is displayed You are now in configure mode 3 To restore a PS 2 mouse connection press Or to restore an IntelliMouse connection press 4 Exit from configure mode by typing CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 22 5 Test the mouse movement by moving the mouse a short distance F5 Restore PS 2 mouse function F6 Restore IntelliMouse function 2 12 Upgrading the CPU Switch Smart s flash memory The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user Upgrades are performed by connecting a PC s serial port to the CPU Switch Smart s options port and running an upgrade program on the PC This upgrade program downloads the new firmware to the CPU Switch Smart and checks that the data has been programmed correctly To perform a firmware upgrade on your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC you will need a Suitable serial upgrade cable and an IBM PC compatible computer with an RS232 serial port and an operating system that supports DOS Upgrade cables may be purchased from LINDY Electronics or may be made using the wiring sp
8. Next connect each computer system unit in turn using the LINDY interface cables that you have purchased for use with the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC see Appendix A for cable specifications and part codes These are colour coded and should connect directly to the various ports on your computers The three main cable types are shown in figure 5 These cables are available with or without the audio connectors Any unused computer connections can be left unconnected CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 13 Connects to PC Mouse 6 pin PC cable Keyboard 6 pin og we os Video 15 pin BH ideo 15 pin ED 6 O Speaker amp microphone audio jacks Connects to Sun Keyboard and mouse 8 pin oc Sun cable ro 2 3 DI 3 D Video 15 pin Sa 22 Speaker amp microphone audio jacks Connects to USB enabled computer Keyboard and mouse 4 pin USB connector 25 USB cable BO Video 15 pin SR OO Speaker amp microphone audio jacks Figure 5 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC cables See appendix A for part codes and ordering information CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 14 To connectPCs with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the PC cable together with the adapters specified in appendix A If you have an existing 6 pin mini DIN to 9 pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the CPU Switch Smart as there are several dif
9. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY s control Also LINDY will not be responsible for any loss damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product LINDY s total liability under the terms of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are unable to resolve please contact your supplier Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the respective trademark owners Compaq is a registered trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard IBM PC AT PS 2 RS 6000 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Logitech MouseMan and Pilot Mouse are trademarks of Logitech Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and IntelliMouse is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Velcro is a trademark of Velcro USA Inc CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 2 Radio Frequency Energy Shielded cables must be used with this equipment 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 EE C This equipment has been tested and found to comply
10. On many PCs mouse movement will be lost if the PS 2 mouse is unplugged and plugged back in whilst the PC is running Mouse movement can then only be restored by rebooting the PC This is because the mouse drivers only setup and enable the mouse when the PC is initially booted If you have switched off your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC or you are attempting to hot plug it into a system that is already running you may be able to CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 21 restore lost mouse movement using the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC P C s mouse restoration functions Mouse restoration functions should be used with care as unpredictable results may occur if the wrong mouse type is selected If in doubt restore the mouse by powering down the PC normally Standard PS 2 mouse data uses a different data format to IntelliMouse data and so two reset functions are provided on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC The type of data format expected by the PC depends upon the driver and the type of mouse that was connected when the driver was booted The following table may be used as a guide Note that the mouse reset functions predict the likely mouse resolution settings but may not restore the speed or sensitivity of the mouse exactly as they were when the PC originally booted Type of mouse system Driver type Likely expected Suggested Connected at bootup data format restoration PS 2 PS 2 only PS 2 FS PS 2 IntelliMouse PS 2 F5
11. combination as required The IntelliMouse features are supported on both PS 2 and RS232 CPU connections When using PS 2 CPU connections the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC will automatically configure itself to the type of mouse requested by the driver If you are using RS232 CPU connections then you will need to select mouse options U4 or U5 to enable the IntelliMouse features U1 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U2 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U3 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports 3 button mouse mode to PCs U4 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports IntelliMouse mode to PCs U5 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports IntelliMouse mode to PCs CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 34 4 4 Keyboard hotkey combination The keyboard hotkey combination is used to change a channel set autoscan mode or secure the product so that the password needs to be typed before it can be used again The following keyb
12. damage your monitor 4 3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels A three button PS 2 mouse or an IntelliMouse can be used to switch channels on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC To switch to the next channel the user simply holds down the central button or wheel button and presses the left or right hand button to change the channel see section 3 5 If the user does not wish to take advantage of this feature it can be disabled by selecting U2 U3 or U5 If the third button is being used to switch the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC then itis not available for use with PC software although the function of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected Consequently in modes U1 U2 and U4 the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports to the PCs that a 2 button mouse is connected If you wish to use the full function of a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse for your PC software then you CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC installation and Use Page 33 should select options U3 or U5 The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supports Internet Mice that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons Examples are Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse Logitech MouseMan Genius NetMouse Genius NetMouse Pro Standard PS 2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice can be connected to the control port You may configure your CPUs using Microsoft PS 2 or IntelliMouse drivers in any
13. functions of these keys have been reallocated they will not be available for computer control S1 Enable hot media keys default S2 Disable hot media keys 4 12 Customising the Sun keyboard operation to force the generation of a In some circumstances it is useful to reallocate the Shift 3 key combination to force the generation of a pound sign This is done using the following options S3 Enable shift 3 remap S4 Disable shift 3 remap default 4 13 Exit configure mode CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 38 When you have finished configuring any special options simply type E followed by return to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode The attached computers can now be switched on CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 39 Appendix A Cable and connector specifications IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain computers and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed If you experience problems try using shorter cables Al Keyboard monitor and mouse to CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC If you use a PC AT style keyboard you will need an AT 5 pin DIN female to PS 2 6 pin mini DIN male converter Cable
14. mode and resolution settings requested by each of the connected computers These settings are automatically restored to the shared keyboard and mouse when the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channel is switched thus ensuring maximum software compatibility The keyboard num caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process 2 10 Re enabling a disconnected PS 2 mouse If you disconnect the shared PS 2 mouse from the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC by accident during operation then the mouse operation will be lost when the mouse is plugged back in To avoid having to reboot the entire system in this situation the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is fitted with an automatic mouse recovery system With the PS 2 mouse disconnected change the channel using the keypad or keyboard hotkeys The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC detects that the mouse has been disconnected and triggers the automatic recovery system Plug in the PS 2 mouse and the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC will re initialise it 2 11 Hot plugging the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC into running systems and re enabling disconnected CPU PS 2 mouse connections Itis advisable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC before installation However if this is not possible then most systems can be hot plugged by using the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s mouse restoration functions The keyboard connection will normally restore itself automatically
15. specification self powered operation Keyboard monitor and mouse cables should be no longer than 2 metres Cable specification with optional power adapter Keyboard monitor and mouse extension cables can be used to increase the distance from CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC up to 10m Most keyboards and mice will also operate at distances of 20 metres CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 40 A2 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to computers 1 to 4 Cables for connection to PCs When used without the optional power adapter cables to PCs may be up to 5 metres long With the optional power adapter the cables may be extended up to 30 metres using standard extension cables Video extension cables should be good quality with a coaxial construction and should support the DDC Display Data Channel signals pins 12 and 15 on the 15 way video connector Please contact your supplier if you have any questions Part code Description Length 39251 Cable for connection to PCs with audio 2 metres 39253 Cable for connection to PCs with audio 5 metres Connects to PC Mouse 6 pin Keyboard 6 pin PC cable with audio Video 15 pin Connects to CPU Switch Speaker amp microphone audio jacks CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 41 Cables for connection to Sun computers with 8 pin keyboard mouse connectors When used without the optional power adapter cables to Sun computers with 8 pin mini DIN ke
16. to run very slowly Certain HP Vectra computers running later versions of Windows NT with Logitech mouse drivers and Logitech mice have been observed to exhibit such interactions with older switches One solution to this problem is to change the mouse driver The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is a high performance device that is carefully engineered to minimise such interactions and should not exhibit this characteristic Nevertheless such interactions are unpredictable and so the CPU Switch Smart is CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 37 fitted with a feature that ensures that the mouse can never operate ata very slow rate regardless of such interactions This feature is activated using the following options L5 Allow the mouse to run at any speed default L6 Don t allow the mouse to run at very slow speeds 4 10 Sun keyboard type The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC interrogates any attached Sun keyboard to find out its country code type setting This is then communicated back to any attached Sun computer If a Sun keyboard is not attached then the MP will report a default type setting as defined below D1 Sun default keyboard type UK default setting D2 Sun default keyboard type UNIX US 4 11 Using the Sun keyboard s hot media keys to select computers The four hot media keys on the top right hand side of a Sun keyboard can be re allocated to change the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s channel When the
17. 2 6 Configuring the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC P CC 16 2 7 Summary of CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC configuration options 18 2 8 Resetting the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC without CISCONMECTIAG VOUNIS VICES aia did 20 2 9 Other useful installation information 20 2 10 Re enabling a disconnected PS 2 mouse cccccconnccnnnccnnnnnccnonananananonnnons 21 2 11 Hot plugging the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC into running systems and re enabling disconnected PS 2 CPU mouse connections 21 2 12 Upgrading the CPU Switch Smart s flash memory 23 3 Using the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC mn 28 Sk Poweron als aaa 28 3 2 Front panel keys and remote controller 28 395 BUSI lilla 29 3 4 Keyboard hotkey COMO atlete 30 A A E Nano 31 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 4 4 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC configuration options 32 4 1 Screen saver time delay 32 4 2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time i 32 4 3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels gt 33 4 4 Keyboard hotkey combination usa 35 4 5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels 35 4 6 Firmware functions version query mouse restore and reset 35 4 7 Setting a security password sii ts 36 4 8 Cascade Query COUR ea 37 4 9 Resolving slow mouse problems ssssssssssssssssssrrrrrrrisssrrerrrrrirrnsrrreerrnn 37 4 10 Sun keyboard ype
18. Channel number displayed and dot in lower right hand corner Activity on keyboard flashes 0 indicates or mouse CPU Switch is disabled Illuminated segment 1 Auto scan mode shifts clockwise with scanning from channel port number shown to channel at rate as after each scan round programmed by user Locked mode waiting for password to be entered B 1 CPU Switch is in screen Display flashes save mode keyboard port number mouse or keypad activity will re enable the video CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 29 P prompt 3 4 Keyboard hotkey control CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC can be conveniently controlled by selecting channel autoscan mode or security locking from the keyboard All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key By default the two hotkeys are CTRL and ALT although other combinations can be selected by reconfiguring the hotkeys see section 4 4 Once the hotkey command has been activated you will need to release the hotkeys and the command key before a new hotkey command is accepted by the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC HOTKEYs TAB is an exception and this allows you to tab through the ports by holding down the hotkeys and repeatedly pressing TAB The hotkey command are summarised below note that the numbers on the numeric keypad do not form part of a valid hotkey HOTKEYs and 1
19. Smart s voltage and will not allow an upgrade to be performed if the voltage is insufficient The display should now show DISPLAY SHOWS MEANING CPU Switch Smart is Lower case U ready to be upgraded Step 4 Run the upgrade program The latest version of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC firmware is available from the LINDY Technology website at www LINDY com The upgrade files will be supplied to you as a group and consist of several files as explained below These files should be downloaded to the same directory on your computer 1 A universal upgrade program AVMP EXE 2 Binary code files for each of the processors within the CPU Switch up to 3 e g MP 129M HEX MP129S HEX MP129U S19 These files use the following naming scheme The first two characters are the product type e g MP CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC The next three characters represent the firmware release version e g 129 equals version 1 29 The last character is designation that tells the upgrade program where to load the file within the MP CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 24 3 A data file that tells the upgrade program AVMP EXE which binary code files to download to the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC and where to put each file Theoretically this DAT file can be modified so that only certain processors are upgraded but do not do this unless specifically instructed by LINDY technical support e g MP129SPU DAT Like the code files
20. ados a la toma de red no superen el amperaje nominal de la toma CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC SPANISH Guide d installation rapide et mode d emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez les aux ports ORANGE 4 l arri re du CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Les cables clavier vid o souris LINDY 3 in 1 sont recommand s pour des raisons pratiques Raccordez votre clavier moniteur et souris au port GRIS l arri re du CPU Switch Smart MODE D EMPLOI SOMMAIRE e La configuration par d faut du CPU Switch S mart convient la plupart des syst mes Pour s lectionner un ordinateur utilisez la touche du panneau avant une souris trois boutons ou une combinaison de touches de raccourci clavier Pour s lectionner un ordinateur l aide de la souris maintenez la pression sur le bouton central et appuyez sur le bouton gauche ou droite avant de rel cher P our s lectionner un ordinateur avec les touches de raccourci clavier maintenez les touches CTRL et ALT enfonc es appuyez sur la touche du port souhait ex 1 et relachez puis relachez les touches CTRL etALT Consignes de s curite A n utiliser qu l int rieur dans un environnement sec et exempt d huile Ne pas assurer soi m me l entretien du CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Observer tous les avertissements et instructions marqu s sur le CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC son adaptateur de courant optionnel et ses accessoires Avertiss
21. bility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein We reserve the right to change the specifications functions and circuitry of the product without notice All trademarks acknowledged Safety information O Foruse in dry oil free indoor environments only O Do not attempt to service the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC yourself O Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC its optional power adapter and its accessories O Warning live parts contained within optional power adapter No user serviceable parts within optional power adapter do not dismantle O Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only O If you use a power extension cord with the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord 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 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 1 Warranty LINDY warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of original purchase If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge
22. connected PCs 3 2 Front panel key and remote controller The front panel key is used to select which channel is currently controlled by the shared keyboard mouse and monitor ports Pressing the key during normal operation will cause the next channel to be selected The key can also be used to access the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s configuration mode see section 2 6 To do this press the key and hold it down for 5 seconds until C appears on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s front panel display An optional remote controller is also available which replicates the front panel key CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 28 and display but can be located remotely from the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC This is particularly useful in applications where the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is located away from the desktop The remote controller can be conveniently attached to your keyboard with a couple of Velcro strips to give instant channel information and key control 3 3 Status display The status display usually shows the currently selected port If autoscan mode is selected the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise direction interspersed with a display of the currently selected channel If CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC has been locked P will be displayed until a valid password has been typed to unlock the unit Data flow from the mouse or keyboard causes the dot to flash DISPLAY SHOWS MEANING
23. ctions All models support Sun or PC style keyboards and mice Automatic seamless conversion between different hardware platforms Channel switching by front panel key keyboard hotkey 3 button mouse or Sun keyboard hot media keys All in one colour coded cables provide a very neat installation with excellent video quality Supports a very wide range of software including Windows 3 X WFWG 95 98 2000 ME XP NT DOS Unix Linux Novell NetWare 05 2 BSD Solaris Mac OS 8 6 and higher Automatic detection of the connected hardware CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 6 Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup O On SPU models continuous USB device emulation ensures reliable and quick Switching without having to wait several seconds for the USB bus to enumerate Interface powered operation CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC draws its power from the connected computers for maximum convenience Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the active ports Stereo audio and microphone support makes MP ideal for multimedia applications Clickless audio switching ensures that the speakers don t thump every time that you switch channels Supports high bandwidth monitors at resolutions up to 1900 x 1440 with an excellent video transfer characteristic high bandwidth and low distortio
24. dictable results and may damage your CPU Switch Smart or computing equipment CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 26 IMPORTANT NOTE The upgrade programs are DOS based to enable compatibility with the widest range of operating systems They run efficiently on DOS Windows 3 X Workgroups 95 98 ME and Windows NT The upgrades will take approximately 10 minutes but vary slightly according to the SmartView model and the speed of the PC Upgrades run from PCs using Windows 2000 will take very substantially longer due to the way that this operating system handles the DOS programs The upgrade will be reliable but may take around 3 hours to complete CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 27 3 Using the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC This section explains the general operation of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product 3 1 Power on status At power on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC selects computer 1 and displays 1 Ifa password has been set then P will be displayed and the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC will remain locked until a valid password is entered DISPLAY SHOWS MEANING No power is available Display doesn t or insufficient power is show 1 or P available from the A connected PCs CPU Switch has powered Channel 1 or up normally and there is P prompt sufficient power available from the
25. e Per selezionare un computer con tasti attivi tastiera tener premuti i tasti CTRL e ALT premere e rilasciare il tasto porta richiesta es 1 e quindi rilasciare i tasti CTRL e ALT Informazionoi riguardanti la sicurezza Da usare esclusivamente in interni asciutti e privi di olio Non cercare di effettuare manutenzione sull CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Seguire tutti gli avvertimenti ed istruzioni presenti sull CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC sull adattatore opzionale di potenza e sugli accessori Attenzione l adattatore opzionale di potenza contiene parti sotto tensione L adattatore opzionale di potenza non contiene parti soggette a manutenzione da parte dell utente non smontarlo Sostituire l adattatore opzionale di potenza solo con uno di tipo approvato dal produttore Se si usa una prolunga con l CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC controllare che la potenza nominale totale in amp re dei dispositivi collegati alla prolunga non superi la potenza nominale in ampere della prolunga stessa Controllare inoltre che la potenza nominale totale in amp re dei dispositivi collegati non superi la potenza nominale in amp re della presa a muro CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC About this manual CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use First edition J anuary 2002 c 2002 LINDY PartNo 32251 www LINDY com All rights reserved Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual LINDY assumes no responsi
26. e switching to next port CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 18 T5 15 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T6 20 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T7 30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T8 60 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port U1 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse default CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U2 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs U3 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are not switchable using 3 mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports 3 button mouse mode to PCs U4 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports IntelliMouse mode to PCs U5 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC channels are not switchable using 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC reports IntelliMouse mode to PCs U7 Cycle between all ports when switching with Hotkeys Tab or three button mouse default U8 Cycle between active ports only when switching with Hotkeys Tab or three button mouse H1 Hotkey combination is CTRL ALT command key default H2 Hotkey combination is CTRL SHIFT
27. ecification given in Appendix A4 You will also need to download the latest version of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC firmware which is available free of charge at www LINDY com To perform a flash upgrade on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Step 1 Connect your computer to the CPU Switch Smart Connect your computer s serial port to the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s options port labelled OPTIONS FLASH Step 2 Reset the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC whilst holding down the front panel key The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC may be reset by powering it off and then on again Remember that the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC draws its power from any of the connected computers so you will need to power down or disconnect all the computers to power down the CPU Switch Smart Alternatively you may reset the CPU Switch Smart by inserting a small blunt object such as the nib of a ball point pen into the small hole located on the underside of the CPU Switch Smart see figure 4 Hold down the front panel key BEFORE the CPU Switch Smart is reset and keep it held down until the CPU Switch Smart has powered on and displays u CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 23 Step 3 Ensure that the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is powered on and displays u Ensure that the CPU Switch Smart is powered on It is normally possible to upgrade the CPU Switch Smart when it is powered from a single computer The upgrade program monitors the CPU Switch
28. ement l adaptateur de courant optionnel renferme des pi ces sous tension L adaptateur de courant optionnel ne contient aucune pi ce devant tre r vis e par l utilisateur ne pas le d monter Ne remplacer l adaptateur de courant optionnel que par un adaptateur approuv par le fabricant O Lorsqu une rallonge est utilis e pour le CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC v rifier que l intensit nominale totale des p riph riques branch s sur la rallonge ne d passe pas l intensit nominale du c ble Par ailleurs v rifier que l intensit nominale totale de tous les p riph riques branch s sur la prise murale ne d passe pas l intensit nominale de la prise murale elle m me CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC FRENCH Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro dell C PU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Per facilita consigliamo i cavi LINDY combinati 3 in 1 tastiera video mouse O Collegare la tastiera monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro dell CP U Switch S mart SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA La configurazione di default dell CPU Switch Smart adatta alla maggior parte dei sistemi Si pu selezionare un computer usando il tasto sul pannello frontale un mouse a tre bottoni o una tastiera con tasti attivi Per selezionare un computer con il mouse premere e rilasciare i bottoni sinistro o destro trattenendo contemporaneamente quello central
29. en hierzu finden Sie im ausfuhrlichen englischen Handbuch Weitere Hinweise finden Sie dort auch zu den Themen Problembehebung Kaskadierung mehrerer CPU Switches Hot Plugging von Rechnern am CPU Switch Einstellungen fur das Mausprotokoll Mouse Recovery nach Verlust des PS 2 Maussignals an einem der angeschlossenen PC Mouse Recovery nach Abziehen der Maus vom CPU Switch Flash Upgrade der Firmware Sicherheitstechnische Informationen Nur f r den Gebrauch innerhalb von trockenen R umen vorgesehen Die Wartung des CPU Switch SMART SUN MAC PC darf ausschlieRlich von dazu qualifiziertem Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden Samtliche Warnhinweise und Anweisungen auf dem CPU Switch SMART SUN MAC PC seinem Netzteil und Zubehorteilen sind zu beachten und befolgen Warnung im Netzteil sind unter Spannung stehende Teile enthalten es darf nicht ge ffnet werden Das Netzteil darf nur durch ein von LINDY zugelassenes ersetzt werden CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC GERMAN Gu a r pida de instalaci n y funcionamiento INSTALACI N R PIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y con ctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Para mayor comodidad se recomiendan cables combinados 3 en 1 teclado v deo rat n Conecte el teclado el monitor y el rat n al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart RESUMEN DE LA GU A DE FUNCIONAMIENTO La configuraci n por defecto del CPU Switch Smart e
30. esse 38 4 11 Using the Sun keyboard s hot media keys to select computers 38 4 12 Customising the Sun keyboard operation to force the generation Oates 38 4 13 Exit configure MOOG caver reas 39 Appendices A Cable and connector specifications ii 40 B Problem solving entre area re Bere ee nor regen rer 46 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 5 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is a very high performance multi platform keyboard monitor and mouse Sharing device which supports a wide range of computer hardware and software platforms Stereo speaker and microphone connections add further to the CPU Switch Smart s versatility by enabling you to control several multimedia computers from a single console Your CPU Switch Smart intelligently handles the conversions between various hardware standards so that you can use a single keyboard and mouse of your choice to control a diverse mixture of computers A range of useful features and functions have been provided to enhance the ease of use of this product and we trust that you will enjoy using it 1 1 Key features Control multiple computers from a single console keyboard mouse monitor stereo speakers and microphone O Connects to computers with Sun 8 pin or PC 6 pin style keyboard and mouse connections SPU models also connect to computers with USB keyboard and mouse conne
31. etMouse Pro CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 12 Use of PS 2 and RS 232 style mice with the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC All ofthe mouse connections from CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to PCs support either a PS 2 or an RS232 mouse CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC automatically converts from the PS 2 mouse commands to RS 232 serial mouse commands Serial mice types are selected by using an adapter as described in Appendix A The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC will operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one 2 2 Mounting the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user s monitor and peripherals The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals 2 3 Connecting your devices Ensure that the optional power adapter is disconnected from the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC and that all the devices which are to be attached are switched off Connect the shared keyboard mouse monitor speakers and microphone to the connectors at the rear of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC see figs 1 2 and 3 If you are using a Sun keyboard with an 8 pin DIN connector then plug the keyboard into the MP and the mouse into the keyboard You may leave any unused ports disconnected if you don t wish to use all these devices
32. f all the attached computers and the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Hold down the front panel key whilst powering on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Remember that the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC draws its power from any attached PC via the keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected Do not release the key until the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC displays u Whilst the CPU Switch Smart is displaying u press and hold down the front panel key for 5 seconds until the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC displays C to show that it has entered configure mode If you wish you may use the reset switch that is situated on the underside of the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC see figure 4 to perform a power on reset without powering down the connected computers To enter configure mode whilst the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is running Hold down the front panel key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows C In configure mode options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number followed by return Use ESC to abort the entry of an option The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC will remain in configure mode until you type E return For example to set hotkey option 2 type the following at the C prompt at CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC C prompt To exit configure mode type CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 17 2 7 Summary of CPU Swi
33. ferent standard wiring configurations for these adapters PS 2 to RS232 mouse adapter PS 2 to AT N keyboard adapter PC cable To connect Sun computers with older style 13W3 video connections you will need to use the Sun cable together with a 13W3 to 15 way D type video adapter 13W3 to 15 pin D type video adapter Sun cable I CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 15 The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is now ready for use and will start to operate as soon as one of the attached PCs is powered on If you are connecting to PCs using cables that are longer than 5 metres or are cascading the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to another CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC you will need to use the optional power adapter When using the optional power adapter ensure that it is connected to the mains and powering the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC before you switch on the connected computers Failure to switch the CPU Switch S mart SUN MAC PC and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on 2 4 Interface powered operation without the optional power adapter The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC provided that the cable is no longer than 5 metres If more than one computer is connected then the powe
34. g and video quality All models support desktop and laptop PCs Sun 8 pin style RS6000s DEC Alphas and Silicon Graphics SPU models additionally support Sun USB style desktop and laptop PCs USB style and Apple USB style Optional power adapter can be used for video only or cascade applications 1 2 Package contents CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC O This installation guide O Please note that a power adapter is NOT required for most applications and so is not included This may be purchased separately if required part code 32290 IEC Power Adaptor with UK Mains Lead part code 32265 IEC Power Adaptor with US Mains Lead part code 32263 IEC Power Adaptor with Schuko Mains Lead part code 32274 Wall Mount Power Adaptor with Euro Plug 1 3 Remote controller contents part code 32255 Remote control module O Velcro strip for mounting remote controller CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 8 1 4 Product information Display indicates Key for changing selected channel channels Also used to and CPU Switch access configure status mode Figure 1 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC front view User microphone Computer connections 1 to 4 Use connection LINDY interface cables to connect to User User computers with PC Sun or USB style monitor stereo speaker keyboard and mouse connections INDOOR USE ONLY PP Power ee iui or optiona ser keyboar power uan and mouse adapter co
35. hift and enter Consequently the following password would be valid AEG 8 0 li 4 8 Cascade query code The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PCs use a Special query code to detect whether or not they are connected to another CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC By default your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC uses query code AD CPU Switch J unior another range of keyboard mouse video switches from LINDY Electronics units with firmware versions less than 1 09 used query code EF This was found to conflict with a small number of other rare devices that used the same query code so an alternative query code was provided to ensure compatibility Either query code may be used but you should make sure that all cascaded CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC and CPU Switch J unior units are set to use the same query code If any of the cascaded CPU Switch J unior have firmware versions less than 1 09 then the cascade query code for all the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PCs and CPU Switch Junior should be set to EF L7 Cascade query code AD default L8 Cascade query code EF 4 9 Resolving slow mouse problems Due to certain technical reasons some systems running particular combinations of operating system and mouse drivers are sensitive to small timing changes relating to mouse communications The introduction of a switch like the CPU Switch Smart inevitably causes some timing changes and in rare cases interactions have been observed that causes the mouse
36. hotkeys together with L will blank the screen disconnect the keyboard and mouse from all of the computers and display P on the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC display Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard To set the password in configure mode first type P then return The display on CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC will change to show and you can then type your password The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes including the function keys but excluding the ctrl alt shift and return keys and the keys that only appear on a Sun type keyboard i e Help Stop Again props Undo Front Copy Open Paste Find Cut and the media control keys When you have typed in your password type return to register it in the stored memory Do not worry if you type the password incorrectly you can always re enter configure mode and set the password again If you have lost the password and the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is locked the unit may be unlocked by powering down the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC entering configure mode at power on see section 2 6 and performing a complete reset using the F8 function NOTE The password consists of a combination of key strokes rather like the code CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC installation and Use Page 36 to a safe The key strokes are not case sensitive and can include all the keys on the keyboard except ctrl alt s
37. how that the upgrade is in progress DISPLAY SHOWS MEANING CPU Switch is in flash upgrade mode Upper case U Flashing dot indicates ne that data is being received from the PC Step 5 Complete the upgrade process When the upgrade program reports that the upgrade process is complete reset the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to start normal operation This may be done by powering off the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC or by using the reset switch located on the underside of the CPU Switch Smart Some useful issues to bear in mind when performing flash upgrades The upgrade program rewrites the CPU Switch Smart s firmware code If the upgrade process is interrupted then the CPU Switch Smart will have invalid code and will not be able to operate It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade If the upgrade process is interrupted accidentally then you should immediately repeat the upgrade process Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC or computing equipment For obvious reasons the code that the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC uses to perform upgrades is not itself upgradeable a common problem on some flash upgradeable products that could effectively be destroyed by a partial upgrade WARNING Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpre
38. in CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC configure mode see section 2 6 for instructions on entering configure mode 4 1 Screen saver time delay CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC contains a programmable screen saver which will blank the display after the set time delay with no keyboard or mouse activity Simply typing at the keyboard or moving the mouse will re enable the display The display will flash whilst the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is in screen save mode B1 screen saver disabled default B2 Blank screen after 1 minute of inactivity B3 Blank screen after 2 minutes of inactivity B4 Blank screen after 4 minutes of inactivity B5 Blank screen after 8 minutes of inactivity B6 Blank screen after 12 minutes of inactivity B7 Blank screen after 16 minutes of inactivity B8 Blank screen after 20 minutes of inactivity 4 2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC can be set to select each channel in turn for a period of time set by the autoscan delay time Autoscan mode is entered by typing the hotkey keys together with A By default only those channels which have a powered up computer connected to them will be scanned Sometimes it may be desirable to scan all channels even if the attached computer is switched off this will simply show a blank screen when itis selected All the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s ports will be scanned if option L2 is selected Some applications may also require the CPU Swi
39. keyboard adapter 5 pin DIN to 6 pin mini DIN A suitable mouse If you wish to use the mouse to switch the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s channel then you will need a three button mouse or an IntelliMouse Supported types are 1 A standard PC style two or three button Microsoft or Logitech compatible mouse or a Microsoft IntelliMouse compatible mouse with a 6 pin mini DIN connector 2 A Sun mouse of the type that plugs into the Sun keyboard This should have an 8 pin mini DIN connector A monitor with a standard VGA SVGA 15 pin connector that will work when connected directly to each of your computers CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supports low and high resolution monitors If you have a monitor with a 13 pin 13W3 connector of the type that was traditionally used to connect to older Sun computers then you will need an adapter to convert this to the 15 pin format please contact your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supplier CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 11 You may also need one or more of the following adapters These adapters may be obtained from your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supplier and other good retailers Video adapter 13W3 male connector to 15 pin D type connector LINDY part code 70127 If you have a Sun computer with an older style 13W3 video connector then you will need an adapter to convert this to the 15 way D type format Keyboard adapter 6 pin mini DIN female to 5 pin standard DIN male
40. n RS232 mice supported as standard Flash upgradeable CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s firmware may be upgraded by connecting a computer s serial port and running a download program Video channels support Display Data Channel DDC DDC1 DDC 2 signalling Password security prevents unauthorised use User options stored in EEPROM memory O Remote control module for convenient operation Sun keyboard remap feature to force generation of key Automatically restores keyboard and mouse states when channel changed Supports mouse prompt and stream modes for maximum compatibility Includes screen saver auto scan and variable hotkey options Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse and other common wheel mice Allows mixtures of controlling devices such as a Sun keyboard with a PC style PS 2 mouse Mouse restoration functions to enable hot plugging of certain systems CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 7 Keyboard mouse and CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC resets may be performed without disconnecting devices Supports IBM ThinkPad Y cables Power and activity indication confirm correct operation All ports are active simultaneously all computers may all be booted at the same time Keyboard data flowing through the CPU Switch Smart is kept in its native format which enables the additional keys on enhanced keyboards to be supported Robust metal case ensures good shieldin
41. nnection connection for PS 2 style for Sun style User keyboard keyboard and mouse eyboar mouse connection for PS 2 style mouse Figure 2 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC rear view CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Options port used to connect remote controller Also used to connect computer for flash upgrades Page 9 Key for changing channels Display is duplicate of front panel display and shows status and mouse keyboard data activity Figure 3 Remote control pad display optional accessory Reset switch is located behind a small hole on the underside of the CPU Switch Use the nib of a pen or a similar item to activate Figure 4 Rear view of CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 10 2 Installation 2 1 What you will need O Cables to connect the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to each of your computers These cables are specially constructed for use with the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC and may be purchased from your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supplier Cable specifications and part codes are given in appendix A A suitable keyboard Supported types are 1 A Sun keyboard with an 8 pin mini DIN connector recommended if you are going to connect any Sun computers to the MP 2 A standard PC style keyboard with a 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 style connector 3 A standard PC style keyboard with a 5 pin DIN connector and an AT to PS 2
42. oard hotkey combinations can be selected These hotkey combinations are used together with the command keys to trigger the required CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC function The left and right alt key combination is particularly suitable for extended keyboards where additional keys can be programmed to act as a combination of other keys Such keyboards are supplied with many Gateway 2000 computers Programming spare keys to trigger the hotkey combination allows channels to be selected via a single key stroke H1 CTRL and ALT keys together left or right hand keys operate default H2 CTRL and SHIFT keys together left or right hand keys operate H3 ALT and SHIFT keys together left or right hand keys operate H4 RIGHT ALT key H5 LEFT ALT and RIGHT ALT keys together H6 LEFT CTRL and LEFT ALT keys together H7 RIGHT CTRL and RIGHT ALT keys together H8 No hotkey enabled 4 5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC can be set to cycle between all channels or just the active channels when using Hotkeys Tab or a three button mouse to Switch the channel This avoids wasting time viewing channels that are not active Option are U7 Cycle between all ports when switching with Hotkeys Tab or three button mouse default U8 Cycle between active ports only when switching with Hotkeys Tab or
43. ompaq or Hewlett P ackard type If your computer is a PC then ensure that you are using a Microsoft compatible mouse driver Some other manufacturers drivers may switch the mouse to use a proprietary mouse data format not supported by the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC If you have unplugged and re connected a mouse to the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC then ensure that you reset it using the mouse reset function see section 2 10 Problem Mouse jumps around the screen after disconnecting the mouse cable or powering down the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Action If you have disconnected and re connected a CPU mouse cable or you have powered down the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC then the mouse data format may be out of synchronisation with that required by the PC PS 2 or Intellimouse Try the restore Intellimouse function F6 to resolve the problem or re power the CPU Problem On PCs mouse moves very slowly but otherwise functions correctly Action Change the mouse driver to a Microsoft type or take the action recommended in section 4 9 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 46 www LINDY com CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC
44. ons for 6 pin mini DIN to 9 pin serial adapters If you have an adapter that has been supplied with a mouse it may have a completely different internal wiring to that shown above and may not be compatible with the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PCInstallation and Use Page 44 70130 keyboard adapter If your PC has a 5 pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter 6 pin mini DIN female to 5 pin DIN male PC cable PS 2 to AT keyboard adapter 70127 video adapter If your Sun computer has a 13W3 video connector then you will need to fit a 15 way D type to 13W3 video adapter onto the end of the Sun cable 13W3 to 15 pin D type video adapter Sun cable I CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PCInstallation and Use Page 45 A 3 Flash upgrade cable connection The cable connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to allow flash upgrades 9 Pin D Female 15 Pin D Male Plugs into PC serial port Plugs into CPU Switch vo ro RXD TXD DTR 4 psR 6 cts 8 GND 5 9 GND Appendix B Problem Solving Problem Mouse causes channel to change Action Some cheaper mice are not fully compatible with the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC and can lose data causing the channel to be changed if mouse switching of channels is enabled If you experience this problem then change the mouse and use a Microsoft Sun Logitech IBM C
45. r LINDY CPU Switch ben tigt bei Kabell ngen unter 5m kein Netzteil Werden gr ere Kabell ngen ben tigt so sollte ein optional erh ltliches Netzteil verwendet werden hiermit k nnen in den meisten F llen auch noch Kabell ngen bis 20m realisiert werden Beachten Sie bitte dass f r USB Ger te ab 5m Distanz Aktivverl ngerungen Active Extension Cable LINDY Art Nr 32853 oder 42800 eingesetzt werden m ssen Der LINDY CPU Switch emuliert f r alle angeschlossenen Rechner permanent Monitor Maus und Tastatur Dies sorgt daf r dass zwischen den angeschlossenen Rechnern beliebig oft hin und her geschaltet werden kann ohne dass die Rechner das Maus bzw Tastatursignal verlieren und neu gebootet werden m ssen KURZANLEITUNG INSTALLATION Schalten Sie alle anzuschliessenden Computer aus und schliessen Sie sie an die ORANGEFARBENEN Ports auf der R ckseite des CPU Switch SMART SUN MAC PC an Der Rechneranschluss kann nur ber Systemkabel erfolgen LINDY Art Nr n in Klammern PS 2 SVGA Audio 2m 32951 5m 32953 USB SVGA Audio 2m 32955 5m 32957 SUN SVGA Audio 2m 32961 5m 32963 Sollten gr ere Kabell ngen ben tigt werden so empfehlen wir die Verwendung der LINDY 3 in 1 Kombi Tastatur Video Maus Verl ngerungskabel sowie bei Bedarf LINDY Audio Verl ngerungskabel Verwenden Sie in diesen F llen das optionale Netzteil falls Probleme auftreten Serielle PC Mausanschl sse COM Port Sub D 9 werden nur mit dem ko
46. r will be intelligently drawn from all computers Cables longer than 5 metres may be used provided that the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is already powered by another connected computer or the optional power adapter If you are cascading the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to another CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC then a power adapter must be connected to all CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PCs 2 5 Configuring your computers Configure your computers in the same way that you would if your keyboard mouse and monitor were all connected directly to your computer For PCs the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC emulates Microsoft compatible serial IntelliMouse and PS 2 mice so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2 1 2 6 Configuring the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is supplied pre configured with factory defaults which are suitable for most applications There are a number of more advanced options which can be set by the user These are stored in the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC s EEPROM memory and are retained when the power is disconnected CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 16 The options may be changed whilst the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is in configure mode You may enter configure mode at initial power on or whilst the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is running To enter configure mode at power on Switch of
47. rrekten Mausadpter z B LINDY Art Nr 70058 unterst tzt n here Angaben im ausf hrlichen englischen Handbuch Schlie en Sie Ihre Tastatur Monitor Maus Lautsprecher und Mikrofon an den GRAUEN Ports auf der R ckseite des CPU Switch SMART an CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC GERMAN ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DES HANDBUCHES Die Voreinstellungen Defaultkonfiguration des CPU Switch SMART ist fur die meisten Einsatzzwecke geeignet Der CPU Switch SMART SUN MAC PC kann Uber die angeschlossenen Rechner mit Strom versorgt werden Beim Anschluss mehrerer Rechner wird die Stromentnahme auf alle Rechner verteilt so dass auch das Abschalten einzelner Rechner kein Problem darstellt Der Computer auf dem gearbeitet werden soll kann auf verschiedene Arten ausgewahlt werden entweder durch Drucken der Kanalwahltaste auf der Frontblende durch Drucken einer Hotkey Tastenkombination auf der Tastatur oder durch eine 3 Tasten Maus Um einen Computer per Tastatur Hotkey auszuw hlen werden die Strg und ALT Tasten sowie die erforderliche Port Taste z B 1 gleichzeitig gedr ckt Zum Umschalten zwischen den angeschlossenen Rechnern mit der Maus mussen die mittlere Taste der Maus und gleichzeitig die linke oder rechte Taste kurz gedruckt werden Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART SUN MAC PC bietet die M glichkeit viele integrierte Optionen wie Umschalt Hotkey Bildschirmschoner Passwort AutoScan Modus SUN Tastatur E instellung weitgehend zu konfigurieren Information
48. s adecuada para la mayor a de los sistemas Puede seleccionarse un ordenador utilizando la tecla del panel frontal un rat n de tres botones o una combinaci n de teclas r pidas en el teclado Para seleccionar un ordenador utilizando el rat n pulse y suelte los botones izquierdo o derecho mientras mantiene pulsado el bot n del medio Para seleccionar un ordenador utilizando las teclas r pidas del teclado mantenga pulsadas las teclas CTRL y ALT pulse y suelte la tecla del puerto requerida p e 1 y a continuaci n suelte las teclas CTRL y ALT Informaci n sobre seguridad Solamente debe usarse en interiores en entornos secos y sin grasa No intente realizar ning n tipo de mantenimiento al CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC usted mismo Siga todos los avisos e instrucciones marcadas en el CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC el adaptador de potencia opcional y todos sus accesorios Aviso el adaptador de potencia opcional tiene piezas con tensi n El adaptador de potencia opcional no contiene piezas que pueda mantener el usuario no desmontarlo Cambie el adaptador de potencia opcional solamente con un tipo aprobado por el fabricante Si utiliza una cable de extensi n con el CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC compruebe que el amperaje nominal total de los equipos enchufados en el cable de extensi n no superen el amperaje nominal del cable de extensi n Asimismo compruebe que el amperaje nominal total de todos los equipos conect
49. sert a small blunt object such as the ball of a pen into the small hole on the base of the CPU Switch S mart 2 9 Other useful installation information PC boot up sequence When your PCs are powered on they communicate with any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular operating system It is necessary for the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC to be attached and powered on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs Mouse characteristics do not unplug a PS 2 mouse connection from a PC whilst the PC is on Due to the design of PS 2 mice communications the mouse function on the PC will be lost and you will have to re boot the PC to regain normal operation Unplugging the mouse from the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC will also cause it to stop operating when itis plugged back in RS 232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC is fitted with a PS 2 mouse recovery system which allows you to disconnect and re connect the shared mouse without powering down the system although this is generally not advisable see section 2 10 for details CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 20 Keyboard and mouse mode switching The CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse
50. suming CTRL ALT hotkey option To select channel 2 press cra ALT 2 release 2 cra ALT To tab through channels press crei ALT f release press release press release Hi crru ALT 3 5 Mouse control Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse In order to switch to the next computer simply hold down the central mouse button the wheel mouse button on an IntelliMouse and click on the left hand mouse button to select the next computer or the right hand mouse button to select the previous computer If the CPU Switch Smart has been set to scan active ports then the next or previous active channel will be selected If it has been set to scan all ports then the next or previous numerical channel in sequence will be selected see section 4 5 for more details Mouse switching may be enabled or disabled by setting options during configuration see section 4 3 When mouse switching is disabled the third button or wheel button state is passed through the CPU Switch S mart and seen by the application software JI O Hold down centre button Y Hold down centre button IN Press and release left hand button Press and release right hand button E to select next computer NN to select previous computer CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 31 4 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC configuration options All the options described in this section are entered
51. tch Smart SUN MAC PC configuration options Full details of each of the configuration options and their uses are given in section 4 B1 screen saver disabled default B2 Blank screen after 1 minute of inactivity B3 Blank screen after 2 minutes of inactivity B4 Blank screen after 4 minutes of inactivity B5 Blank screen after 8 minutes of inactivity B6 Blank screen after 12 minutes of inactivity B7 Blank screen after 16 minutes of inactivity B8 Blank screen after 20 minutes of inactivity D1 Sun default keyboard type UK default setting D2 Sun default keyboard type UNIX US S1 Enable hot media keys default S2 Disable hot media keys S3 Enable shift 3 remap S4 Disable shift 3 remap default Shift 3 remap inserts key sequence compose O L1 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC locks on to active ports only during autoscanning default L2 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC locks on to every port during autoscanning L3 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports L7 Cascade query code AD default L8 Cascade query code EF T1 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port default T2 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T3 7 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T4 10 seconds autoscan delay time befor
52. tch Smart SUN MAC PC to power on in autoscan mode This feature can be selected using the L3 or L4 options CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 32 L1 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC only locks on to active ports during autoscanning default L2 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports T1 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port default T2 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T3 7 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T4 10 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T5 15 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T6 20 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T7 30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T8 60 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port Note Autoscan mode is ended simply by selecting a fixed channel using the keypad the keyboard hotkeys or the mouse WARNING Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power save relays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an inactive PC If you are using such a monitor you must not use the L2 feature Constant switching on and off of your monitor s relay will eventually
53. the first two digits represent the product type e g MP is CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC The next three digits represent the version number e g 129 equals firmware version 1 29 The last three digits are the model number e g SPU is the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC supporting Sun PC and USB protocols To upgrade the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC check that the DAT file designation matches the model that you have In other words if you have an CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC and you want to upgrade to version 1 30 then the DAT file that you need would be named MP 130SPU DAT Also check that all the required files are loaded into the same directory on your computer From that directory run the upgrade file using the following command line AVMP Dat_file_name DAT Where Dat_file_name is the name of the required DAT file For example if the name of the required DAT file is MP129SPU DAT then use the following command line AVMP MP129SPU DAT For your convenience the upgrade files will include a batch file that contains the command shown above To run the upgrade using the batch file type the name of the batch file e g MP129SPU Follow the instructions given on the screen to perform the upgrade When the upgrade is complete the program will confirm that the upgrade has been successful and then quit CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 25 During the upgrade the display will show an upper case U and the dot will flash to s
54. three button mouse 4 6 Firmware functions version query mouse restore and reset For technical support purposes it may be necessary to find the firmware release version for the control software in your CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC For example if the release version is v1 29 the response shown to will be a CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC installation and Use Page 35 brief display of the digit 1 then will be a brief display of the digit 2 then will be a brief display of the digit 9 Y ou can reset all of the configured options back to the factory default states by typing cd Use options and to restore mouse function on disconnected PS 2 CPU mouse connections F1 Display firmware first digit Note F1 is FJ followed by 1 NOT fr F2 Display firmware second digit F 3 Display firmware third digit F5 Restore PS 2 mouse function to the currently selected CPU s mouse port F6 Restore IntelliMouse function to the currently selected CPU s mouse port F8 Reset all configurations to factory default settings An r will show briefly on the display to confirm that the reset has been completed 4 7 Setting a security password There are many situations where unrestricted access to corporate file servers or sensitive information needs to be controlled In such circumstances the CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC can be locked away in a room or secure cabinet and controlled remotely In this mode typing the keyboard
55. 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 to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the supplier or an experienced radio TV technician for help CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use 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
56. yboard mouse connectors may be up to 5 metres long With the optional power adapter the cables may be extended up to 30 metres using standard extension cables Part code Description Length 39261 Cable for Sun 8 pin style with audio 2 metres 39263 Cable for Sun 8 pin style with audio 5 metres Connects to Sun Keyboard and mouse 8 pin Sun cable with audio Video 15 pin Connects to CPU Switch Speaker amp microphone audio jacks CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 42 Cables for connection to computers with USB keyboard mouse connections Part code Description Length 39256 Cable for USB enabled computers with audio 2 metres 39258 Cable for USB enabled computers with audio 5 metres Connects to USB enabled computer Keyboard and mouse 4 pin USB cable with audio USB connector Video 15 pin Connects to CPU Switch Speaker 8 microphone audio jacks CPU Switch Smart SUN MAC PC Installation and Use Page 43 Adapters 70058 mouse adapter This is required if you wish to connect a computer that has a 9 pin serial mouse connection 13W3 to 15 pin D type video adapter Sun cable I 6 pin mini DIN female 9 pin D female takes cable from CPU Switch plugs into PC serial port CLK N C 1 DCD DAT RXD TXD GND en DTR 5V DSR 12V RTS TXD 12V N C CTS Nic RI Cables should be no longer than 30 metres NOTE There are several common wiring specificati

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