PS/2 KVM Switch USER MANUAL CS-82A / CS-84A
FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
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Package Contents The CS-82A / CS-84A KVM Switch package contains the following items: 1 CS-82A or CS-84A KVM Switch 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets (CS-82AC package only) 4 Custom KVM Cable Sets (CS-84AC package only) 1 User Manual* Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Overview The CS-82A / CS-84A 2/4-Port PS/2 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch is a control unit that allows access to two/four computers from a single PS/2 console (keyboard, monitor and mouse). Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and costly network system. Now, with the CS-82A / CS-84A, you can easily access two/four computers in a cost effective manner.
Features One PS/2 console controls two (CS-82A) or four (CS-84A) computers Easy to install – no software required – connecting cables is all it takes Computer selection via front panel pushbuttons and hotkeys Multiplatform support – Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux, FreeBSD, Mac*, and Sun*.
System Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution you will be using on any computer on the installation. A PS/2 keyboard A PS/2 mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA, or multisync port A PS/2 keyboard port A PS/2 mouse port Cables Two or four custom KVM cable sets are provided with the CS82AC or CS-84AC packages only, as follows: CS82AC includes 2 x 1.
Components Front View 3 1&2 No. Component Description 1 Port Selection Pushbuttons Press a pushbutton to access the computer attached to the corresponding port. 2 Port LEDs The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Pushbuttons. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones are the Selected LEDs: On Line Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running.
Rear View 1 2 No. Component Description 1 Console Video Connector The cable from your monitor plugs in here. 2 KVM Port Section The KVM cables that connect to the computer’s monitor, keyboard, and mouse ports plug in here. Each port is color-coded and identified by an appropriate icon.* Note: Since the KVM cables come with PS/2 connectors, certain hardware configurations (such as notebooks) that don’t have two PS/2 ports may require the use of a USB-to-PS/2 converter. Please see www.aten.
Installation 1. Make sure that the power to any device that you connect to the installation has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. 2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are properly grounded. To set up your CS-82A / CS-84A installation, refer to the installation diagram on the next page (the numbers in the diagram corresponds to the steps, below), and do the following: 1.
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Operation Controlling all of the computers in your CS-82A / CS-84A installation from a single PS/2 console could not be easier. Two port selection methods that provide instant access are available: Manual Port Selection Hotkey Port Selection Manual Port Selection With Manual Port Selection you simply press the Port Selection Pushbutton that corresponds to the computer you want to access. The Selected LED lights to indicate which port is active. Hotkey Port Selection.
CS-82A Hotkey Operation The CS-82A provides the following Hotkey Port Selection features: Selecting the active port Auto Scan Mode Selecting the Active Port The default method to toggle the KVM focus between the two ports from the keyboard is to tap the left or right Ctrl key twice: [Ctrl] [Ctrl] Note: The combination must be on the same side (both left or both right).
Setting the CS-82A’s Scan Interval The default amount of time that the CS-82A dwells on each port is five seconds. You can change the scan interval at any time while Auto Scan is in effect by keying in a number from 1 to 4 that corresponds to the following scan intervals: Number Scan Interval 1 3 seconds 2 5 seconds (default) 3 10 seconds 4 20 seconds Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode.
CS-84A Hotkey Operation Hotkey operations for the CS-84A begin by pressing and releasing the [Alt+Ctrl+Shift] combination. Note: The combination must all be on the same side (i.e., [LeftAlt+LeftCtrl+LeftShift] or [RightAlt+RightCtrl+RightShift]). The CS-84A provides the following Hotkey Port Selection features: Selecting the active port Auto Scan Mode Last/Next Mode Selecting the Active Port Each KVM port is assigned a numeric ID (1–4).
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Mode. The port that was currently active at the time scanning stopped remains active. Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, the console will not function. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain control of the console. Last/Next Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor then manually.
Hotkey Summary Table Combination CS-82A CS-84A Action [LCtrl] [LCtrl] or [RCtrl] [RCtrl] Toggles access between the two computers (default). [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] Toggles access between the two computers (alternate). [LShift] [RShift] Starts Auto Scan Mode. Key in a number from 1 to 4 to set the scan interval. [Spacebar] Exits Auto Scan Mode. [Alt+Ctrl+Shift] [Port ID] [Enter] Brings the KVM focus to the computer attached to the port corresponding to the specified Port ID.
Specifications Function CS-82A CS-84A 2 4 Computer Connections Port Selection Console Connectors Pushbuttons, Hotkeys Keyboard Video Mouse Computer Connectors 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x HDB-15 Female 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green) Keyboard 2 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 4 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Video 2 x HDB-15 Male 4 x HDB-15 Male Mouse 2 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green) 4 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green) Switches 2 x Pushbutton 4 x Pushbutton LEDs On Line
Troubleshooting Symptom Keyboard not responding Pressing Hotkeys Gets No Response. Mouse Problem Video Problems Possible Cause Action Loose cables Check all keyboard cable connections to make sure they are completely seated in their sockets. Keyboard needs to be reset Unplug the keyboard from the Console Keyboard Port, then plug it back in. Switch needs to be reset Turn off the computers. Unplug the KVM cables from the unit.
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