User Manual ACS-1712 ACS-1714 2001-07-05
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communications.
Packing List The complete Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 package consists of: M One ACS-1712 or ACS-1714 KVM Switch M One Power Adapter M One User Manual Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it. ©Copyright 2000 ATEN International Co., Ltd. Manual Part No.
Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview The Master View ACS-1712 and ACS-1714 represent a revolutionary new direction in KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switches. The ACS-1712 and ACS-1714 are dual function two and four Port KVM Switches combined with 2 Port USB Hubs. As KVM switches, they allow users to access two and four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor console, using USB technology to handle the keyboard and mouse data transfer between the switch and the connected computers.
Features M Dual Function KVM-USB Switch M One Console Controls 2 (ACS-1712 ) or 4 (ACS-1714 ) Computers and Two Additional USB Devices M USB Keyboard and Mouse M Independent Switching of KVM and Additional USB Ports - Control one Computer while Printing From a Second Computer at the Same Time M Fully Compliant with the USB 1.
Hardware Requirements Console M A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation. M A USB style mouse M A USB style keyboard Computer The following equipment must be installed on each computer: M A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card. M Type A USB port. Cables Use of substandard cables may damage the connected devices or degrade overall performance.
Introduction Front View* 1 2 3 1. Port Selection Switches M Press a switch to access the computer attached to the corresponding port. M Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds starts Auto Scan Mode. See p. 14 for details. 2. Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected Port LEDs: On Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running.
Rear View* 1. Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here. 2. Console Port Section M The two type A USB connectors (upper row) are for USB peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.), to plug into. M The HDB-15 female connector is for your monitor to plug into. 3. CPU Port Section M The type B USB connectors (upper row) are for the USB cables that link to the computers to plug into. M The HDB-15 male connectors (bottom row) are for the video cables that link to the computers to plug into.
Installation Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will still receive power from the computer. 2. To prevent damage to your equipment due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Consult your dealer for technical details, if necessary.
Operation Hot Plugging The Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 supports USB hot plugging components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the Master View unit, before starting it back up you must do the following: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit. Note: 1.
Port Selection The Master View ACS-1712 / ACS-1714 provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer on your installation: Manual; Hotkey; and OSD. M Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the Master View’s front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port is currently selected. The OSD (see p. 11) automatically switches to highlight the computer that you have selected.
Port ID Numbering CPU ID Numbering Each CPU port on a Master View installation is assigned a single digit number (1 or 2 for the ACS-1712; 1 to 4 for the ACS-1714). The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU Port number it is connected to. For example, a computer connected to CPU Port 3 has a Port ID of 3. You can directly access any computer on the installation by specifying its Port ID - either with the Hotkey port selection method, or from the OSD Main Menu.
Hotkey Summary Table Combination Action [Ctrl] + [Ctrl] Invokes OSD (Default) [Scroll Lock] + [Scroll Lock] Invokes OSD (Alternate Method) [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]+[1] Switches access to the computer that corresponds to Port ID number 1. [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]+[2] Switches access to the computer that corresponds to Port ID number 2. [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[Alt]+[3]* Switches access to the computer that corresponds to Port ID number 3.
OSD Operation OSD Overview On Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure. Although Hotkey switching still works, using OSD is a great deal more convenient. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. To pop up the Main Menu, tap either Ctrl key twice. Note: 1. The keys must be on the same side (both left, or both right). 2. You can optionally change the Hotkey to the Scroll Lock key (see OSD Activating Hotkey under the F10 SET UP function on p.
OSD Navigation M [Esc] cancels the current selection, or dismisses the current menu and moves back to the menu one level above. If you are at the highest menu level, it deactivates OSD. M To activate a CPU port, use the F1 and F4 keys to move the CPU Port Highlight Bar through the list. When you reach the port you want, press [Enter]. An icon of a pointing finger indicates which port is the active one.
OSD Main Menu Headings Heading Explanation PN This column lists the Port ID numbers for all the CPU ports on the installation. The simplest method to access a particular computer is move the Highlight Bar to its corresponding port, then press [Enter]. PC Lists all the computers that are Powered On and are On Line. KVM A ‘pointing finger’ icon in this column indicates which computer has the console focus.
F5-F8 PREV USB / NEXT USB M Pressing [F5] Switches access to the USB peripherals from the currently active computer to the Previous one on the installation. If you are at the first computer, you cycle back to the last one. Move the Highlight Bar to the port you want then press [Enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate that it is the currently selected one. M Pressing [F8] Switches access to the USB peripherals from the currently active computer to the Next one on the installation.
F10 SET UP Pressing [F10] brings up the OSD configuration menu. To change a setting: 1. Move the highlight bar through the list using the Up and Down Arrow keys (↑↓), then press [Enter]. 2. On the submenu that appears, move the highlight bar to the choice you want and press [Enter]. An icon of a pointing finger indicates which choice is the currently selected one.
Setting Function SET PASSWORD Allows you to set a password in order to control access to the console. See OSD Security (p. 17) for password setting details. SET SCAN DURATION Determines how long the display dwells on each port as it cycles through the selected ports in Auto Scan Mode. The options are: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 60 seconds. SET OSD ACTIVATING HOTKEY Selects which Hotkey activates the OSD function: [Ctrl] [Ctrl] or [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock].
OSD Security In order to prevent unauthorized access to the computers, the OSD provides a password security feature. If a password has been set, the OSD will request that the user specify it before allowing entry. To set a password: 1. Press [F10] to bring up the SET UP configuration menu. 2. Move the highlight bar to PASSWORD, then press [Enter]. 3. Key in the new password, then press [Enter].
Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Erratic behavior. Unit not receiving enough power under self-powered operation. Use the Power Adapter that was supplied with the unit to provide external power. Pressing Hotkeys gets no response. The connection from the selected port to the target computer has been broken. Check the cables to make sure they are all properly connected. Improper keyboard reset. Unplug the keyboard connector from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it back in.
Specifications Function ACS-1712 ACS-1714 Computer Connections 2 CPU Port Selection Front Panel Switches; Hotkeys; OSD USB Port Selection Hotkeys; OSD LEDs On Line 2 (Orange) 4 (Orange) Selected 2 (Green) 4 (Green) Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Mouse 1 x USB Type A Video 1 x HDB -15 female USB 2 x USB Type B 4 x USB Type B Video 2 x HDB -15 male 4 x HDB -15 male Console Connectors CPU Connectors 4 USB Peripherals 2 x USB Type A Emulation USB (Keyboard / Mouse) Scan Interval 3,
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