CCS4-USB Four-port keyboard and mouse switch Now with Free-Flow switching technology
Locations.......................................................................................7 Mounting......................................................................................7 Connections..................................................................................8 User console.............................................................................8 Computer systems....................................................................8 Power connection..............................
Welcome The video displays are connected directly to their respective systems as usual. A single USB link (plus an optional speaker connection) is made between each system and the CCS4-USB unit. PC2 PC3 PC4 COMPUTER K/M SPK USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com 4 Free-Flow An innovative in-built utility that allows the unit to automatically switch between channels by monitoring the mouse pointer position.
PC2 COMPUTER PC3 K/M SPK USB1 USB2 PC4 More information • Free-Flow Configuration • Operation: Selecting a computer MODE PC1 Issues when using Free-Flow • The CCS4-USB unit must have a minimum of firmware version 1.50 installed to operate with Free-Flow. • Free-Flow does not run any special utilities on each computer and thus has no way to instruct the computers to hide their mouse pointers when they are deselected by the CCS4-USB unit.
Emulated USB switching The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating (or Emulating) the identity of attached USB devices were eventually solved, leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch. A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently connected to it, even when the device is switched to another computer.
CCS4-USB features - top and rear K/M SPK USB1 USB2 MODE www.adder.com COMPUTER button Press to change to the next computer channel. Indicators The upper four indicators scroll across in sequence when the Free-Flow utility is engaged. The lower four indicators (K/M, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.
What’s in the box welcome Power adapter (12.5W) and country-specific power lead CCS4-USB-USB unit CD-ROM Four self-adhesive rubber feet What you may additionally need DE R 4 3 USB cable 2m (type A to B) Part number: VSC24 Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) Part number: VSC22 Standard 3m CAT5 patch lead Part number: VSC23 RC4 remote control plus standard 3m patch lead Part number: RC4-8P8C 2 1 om der.c w.
Installation welcome installation configur Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable to mount the CCS4-USB unit in place, either: • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or • Amongst the cabling at the rear of the desk.
Connections Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step User console 4 Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your speakers to the audio socket. IN installation DO US OR ON E LY 5V 2.5 A IN DO US OR ON E LY 5V 2.5 A OP TIO From speakers TIO NS From USB keyboard and mouse Computer systems Each computer system is connected to the CCS4-USB unit using (up to) two cables.
Optional RC4 remote control To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the 5V socket on the rear panel of the unit. The optional RC4 remote control unit (full part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used to provide direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. The RC4 remote control is supplied with a 3 metre cable that is used to link with the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the unit.
The cable link from the computer needs to connect the transmit (TXD) line of the computer to the receive (RXD) input of the CCS4-USB and also link the ground terminals (GND) of the two devices. See Appendix 1 for details. To connect a computer remote control 1 Use either the supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor plus a standard CAT5 patch cable or alternatively a custom cable to link the OPTIONS port on the rear panel of the CCS4-USB unit and a vacant serial port on the computer.
To use the configuration menu During normal use, the seven segment display on the control panel shows the number of the currently selected computer channel. From this condition, enter configuration mode as follows: 1 Press and hold the control panel COMPUTER button for roughly five seconds.
General configuration You can enable or disable mouse switching to suit your installation requirements. To enable/disable mouse switching 1 Enter the Configuration menu. 2 Press to enter the User Preferences menu and then press either: to Enable mouse switching to Disable mouse switching 3 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section. 4 Press and then to exit the menu and save changes. OPTIONS port speed You can change the speed of the OPTIONS serial port.
Free-Flow configuration 3 Double-click on each screen representation to set the screen resolution and, optionally, to add a screen name. The screen resolutions are not critical but they enable the CCS4-USB unit to accurately map the movement of the mouse onto corresponding movements of the pointer across the screens. The screen names, if used, are not downloaded to the CCS4-USB unit.
Optional Free-Flow operations and settings Start-up Port Located within Configure > Switch... menu item (see above image), this option allows you to determine which port should be enabled whenever the CCS4-USB unit is first powered on. Switch Mode Located within Configure > Switch... menu item (see above image), these check boxes allow you to determine which peripherals should be switched whenever the channel is changed by the Free-Flow method.
Performing upgrades configur installation To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility 1 - Obtain and run the KVM Firmware Uploader. Download the latest CCS4-USB unit KVM Firmware Uploader from the Adder Technology website and install it on a Windows-based upgrade computer that will be connected to the CCS4-USB unit. The files are supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.
8 - Commence the upgrade To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to this is usually immediate, however, during an erase command, the upload will not be aborted until the erase is complete (this may take a few seconds). 9 - Cycle the power Disconnect the power and remove the upgrade cable.
Operation Selecting a computer Use this button to choose which peripherals will be switched To select a computer using the Free-Flow utility • Simultaneously press and hold and , then press K/M SPK USB1 USB2 MODE The K/M, SPK, USB1, and USB2 indicators show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.
2 While still holding and , press the number key of the required channel address (or the TAB key), then release all of the keys. Note: The numbers on your keyboard’s numeric keypad are not valid, use only the numeral keys above the QWERTY section. The ports (K/M, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the control panel buttons.
To select a computer using the mouse buttons to choose Cycle only active ports 3 Press 4 Press to accept the setting and return to the main menu section. and then to exit the menu and save changes.
To lock access to the computers When privacy is required, you can lock access to the connected computers via the unit. To lock the unit 2 While still holding and , press . The display will show (providing a valid password has been previously set). You will not be able to access any computers until the password is correctly entered. To unlock the unit • When prompted, enter the correct password and press . To set a new password 1 Enter the Configuration menu. .
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Appendix 1 – Cable pin-outs 6 2 RXD RXD 3 3 TXD GND 2 5 GND Serial remote control and flash upgrade cable (10p10c) 10p10c connector D-Type female 9 way TXD 7 2 RXD RXD 4 3 TXD GND 3 5 GND Note: You can also use the supplied Flash Upgrade Adaptor together with a standard CAT5 patch cable (or 3m patch cable - part number VSC23) to form a serial remote control/flash upgrade cable.
configur Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control.
Emissions and Immunity All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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