AdderLink X-Series Gold Extender
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The video monitor, mouse, keyboard, audio accessories and serial device connect to the REMOTE Extender. Internal circuitry within the remote module ensures crisp video images by automatically compensating for the length of the twisted pair cable run. A 2 metre long multi-cable simplifies the connection of the keyboard, video, mouse and audio ports to the LOCAL Extender.
Supplied items Switch bank to determine certain modes and functions Connection from computer RS232 serial port Connection to REMOTE module Optional connection to power adapter (required when no keyboard connection will be made KVM and Audio multi-cable LOCAL Extender module Input from power supply Serial cable Connection to LOCAL module Switch bank to determine certain modes and functions Connection to RS232 serial device Multi-cable conne
Installation and operation Installation OFF: Normal operation ON: Transparent mode OFF: Normal operation ON: Flash upgrade/reset password modes OFF: Normal operation ON: Reset LOCAL module LOCAL Switch 3 OFF: Microphone input on REMOTE module. Use this setting if a standard mono-channel microphone is connected to the MIC input on the REMOTE unit. ON: Stereo line-in input on REMOTE module. Use this setting if a stereo input is applied to the MIC input on the REMOTE unit.
ON: Manual video compensation mode Determines configuration of hotkeys in conjunction with switch 2 REMOTE Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will produce normal operation. REMOTE Switches 2 and 3 Switches 2 and 3 determine which two keyboard keys (when pressed in unison) are to be designated as ‘hotkeys’.
Stage B - Mounting a module – desk or rack The Gold Extender modules can be situated on a desk (or floor) or alternatively, for larger installations, mounted within optional rack mount chassis units. Desk mount Apply the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the module(s).
Stage C – Connections Monitor (video) Blue Keyboard Purple Mouse or Speaker or SPK Light green Microphone or MIC Pink (or maroon) Twisted pair connection The link between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules is made via twisted pair cable, specified to Category 5 or higher. Ensure that the total twisted pair cable length (including patch boxes) does not exceed 200 metres. 1 Insert the connector from the twisted pair cable link into the socket marked ‘TO REMOTE’.
Audio connections made after mounting and removed before attempting to slide the module out Note: When the REMOTE module is rack mounted, the audio connections must be made after the module has been fixed in place. Access is required to the rear and above the rack. Remember to remove the audio connections before attempting to slide out the REMOTE module.
Operation REMOTE General use In use, the Gold Extender modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now up to 200 metres apart. In some installations, you may see some ‘shadows’ to the right of high contrast screen characters. This is caused by an incorrectly selected video compensation setting. In the majority of cases the automatic video compensation circuitry will correct such occurrences.
Hotkeys are two normal keyboard keys that, when pressed simultaneously with a third key, signal to the Gold Extender modules that you are sending a message specifically to them and not to the computer. The hotkeys are ordinarily and , while the third key determines what you want the modules to do.
Password override . 3 Now enter your new password, within the following constraints: • Passwords are NOT case sensitive, • Passwords may be any length from 1 character to a maximum of forty characters, • The following keys may NOT be used: , , or 4 When you have entered the password, press completion. 5 Press to signal its once more to exit configuration mode.
The general rule is that unless both the mouse and the driver are both Intellimouse compatible then you need to restore the mouse as ‘PS/2’. Recognising an Intellimouse-style mouse The Intellimouse format was introduced to support, among other features, the scroll wheel function. If your mouse has a scroll wheel, then it is likely to support the Intellimouse format. If you have a Microsoft mouse, then it will usually state that it is an Intellimouse on its underside label.
If video compensation cannot solve the problem If automatic and manual compensation is unable to solve the problem, an additional module called a ‘Skew Compensator’ may be required. Please see the next section for details. • Optionally press to make the circuitry calculate and apply an automatic compensation level - you can use this as a starting point for your fine tuning.
The Skew Compensator 3 Press, in unison, the hotkeys (by default, and ) along with to enter configuration mode. 4 Enter one of the following codes, depending on the type of keyboard being used: • QWERTY keyboard (i.e. English, German), press • AZERTY keyboard (French), press The screen will go blank for a few seconds whilst the measurements are made. When the picture is restored, a report, similar to that shown above right will be generated.
To download the files 1 Access the Adder Technology Ltd website (www.adder.com), enter the Support section. Choose the upgrade option that best suits your requirements and download it to your system. 2 Decompress the downloaded file. Depending on the chosen option, there will be a collection of suitable files. As a minimum, there should be the following files: • AUTOEXEC.BAT – directs the computer to run the upgrade programs. • XKVMxxx.
Now please follow Stage D. Now please follow Stage E. Stage E - Return all connections to their usual states Once the upgrade process has been completed, perform the following to return the system to its previous state. 1 Ensure that switch 1 on both the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are set to their OFF positions.
No video image is received at the REMOTE module. • Check that the power/activity indicators are lit on the LOCAL and REMOTE modules - if they are not, then there is a power problem. When keys are pressed or the mouse is moved, check that the indicators flicker – if they do not then there could be a twisted pair link problem or a problem with one of the modules.
• • • Warranty 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.
Radio Frequency Energy 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.
Adder Corporation, 29 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950, United States of America Tel: +1-888-932-3337 Fax: +1-888-275-1117 Adder Technology Limited, Technology House, Trafalgar Way, Cambridge, CB3 8SQ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1954 780044 Fax: +44 (0)1954 780081 © 2003 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0b July 2003 Part No.
