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cl1200_v2.book Page ii Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
cl1200_v2.book Page iii Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
cl1200_v2.book Page iv Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
cl1200_v2.book Page v Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, observe the following guidelines: Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
cl1200_v2.book Page vi Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
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cl1200_v2.book Page ix Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Contents FCC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv General . .
cl1200_v2.book Page x Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Appendix Optional Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cl1200_v2.book Page xi Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CL-1200 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described.
cl1200_v2.book Page xii Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.
cl1200_v2.book Page 1 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM Chapter 1. Introduction Overview The CL-1200 is a KVM console module featuring an integrated 15" or 17" LCD panel, full keyboard, and touchpad in a 1U, rack-mountable, Slideaway™ housing. It was developed in response to the enormous popularity of the Slideaway™ console found on the CL-1208 and CL-1216 KVM switches.
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cl1200_v2.book Page 3 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM 1. Introduction Hardware Requirements Computers The CL-1200 supports most Master View KVM switches that have PS/2 console port connectors. If you are unsure whether your switch is supported or not, check with your dealer or call Aten Customer Service. The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 @75Hz (15"), or 1280 x 1024 @75Hz (17").
cl1200_v2.book Page 4 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Components Front View 2 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 10 7 8 No. 4 Component Description 1 Handle Pull to slide the KVM module out; push to slide the module in. 2 Slide Release In order to slide the console out, you must first release it by moving this tab sideways. See p. 11 for details on sliding the console in and out. 3 LCD Display After sliding the KVM module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD monitor.
cl1200_v2.book Page 5 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM 1. Introduction Rear View 1 2 3 No. Component 4 Description 1 Power Socket This is a standard 3 prong AC power socket. The power cord from your AC source plugs in here. 2 Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit On and Off. 3 External Console For flexibility and convenience, the CL-1200 supports an Section independent, external, KVM console. The external console's keyboard, monitor, and mouse plug in here.
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cl1200_v2.book Page 7 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM Chapter 2. Installation Before you Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page iv. Please review it before proceeding. 2. 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. Standard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is provided with your CL-1200.
cl1200_v2.book Page 8 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual To rack mount the switch, do the following: 1. While one person positions the switch in the rack and holds it in place, the second person - using the screws provided with the rack mounting kit loosely screws the front brackets to the rack. 2.
cl1200_v2.book Page 9 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM 2. Installation Connecting Up Refer to the example installation diagram on the next page as you perform the following steps: 1. Plug the 15 pin connector end of the KVM cable provided with this unit into the CL-1200's KVM port. 2. Plug the keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors of the KVM cable into their respective ports on the Console Section of the KVM switch. 3.
cl1200_v2.book Page 10 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual 4 6 1 3 5 2 Note: The example diagram shows the CL-1200 connecting to an ACS-1216A KVM switch, but the CL-1200 can connect to most ATEN KVM switches that have PS/2 port console connectors. If you are connecting to a different model, the console port connectors may be in a different location.
cl1200_v2.book Page 11 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM Chapter 3. Operation Opening the Console The CL-1200's console is located under the top cover. To access the console, slide the console module out and raise the cover. Note: As a safety precaution, to keep the console from accidentally sliding out, the console is locked into the In position. Before you can pull the console module out, you must release it by pushing the catches on the unit's front panel toward the center of the switch.
cl1200_v2.book Page 12 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Closing the Console To slide the console module back in, close the cover and do the following: 1. Pull the safety catches on the unit's side rails toward you and push the module in until it stops. 2. Release the catches; pull the module slightly toward you; then push it all the way in. Note: The reason for the two step procedure is to minimize the chances of you pinching your fingers when sliding the module in.
cl1200_v2.book Page 13 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM 3. Operation Operating Precautions The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg. Failure to heed the information below can result in damage to the keyboard module. Right! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. Wrong! DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module. DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module.
cl1200_v2.book Page 14 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttons are used to perform the configuration, as described in the table, below: Button MENU Function When you have not entered the LCD OSD Menu function, pressing this button invokes the Menu function, and brings up the Main Menu.
cl1200_v2.book Page 15 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM 3. Operation The Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background black level of the screen image. Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image. Phase Adjusts the vertical size of the screen image. Clock Adjusts the horizontal size of the screen image.
cl1200_v2.book Page 16 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Console Selection Console selection on the CL-1200 is accomplished with hotkey combinations, as described in the following table: Combination Action [Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [L] [Enter] Enable Local (LCD) console; Disable Remote (external) console. [Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [R] [Enter] Enable Remote (external) console’ Disable Local (LCD) console. [Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] [L] [R] [Enter] Enable both consoles (default). Note: 1.
cl1200_v2.book Page 17 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM Appendix Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, three optional rack mounting kits are available: A long bracket standard rack mounting kit for 68.0 - 100.0 cm racks; A short bracket Easy-Installation rack mount kit for 42.0 - 70.0 cm racks; A long bracket Easy-Installation rack mount kit for 68.0 - 105.0 cm racks.
cl1200_v2.book Page 18 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual 2. Attach the left and right easy-installation mounting rails to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the switch will be to the inside. Rear Flange Slide Bar Rear Attachment Sliding Bracket LEFT RAIL Support Flange RIGHT RAIL a) Screw the front flanges to the rack first. b) Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward the rack until the flanges make contact with the rack, then screw the rear flanges to the rack.
cl1200_v2.book Page 19 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM Appendix 3. Slide the switch onto the support flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the switch to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way). Phillips I head M4 x 6 4.
cl1200_v2.book Page 20 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual 5. Slide the switch open and closed a couple of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly. (See p. 11 for opening and closing procedures.) 6. After determining that the switch is properly lined up and operating correctly, finish up by fully tightening down the partially tightened front attachment screws inserted in step 3.
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cl1200_v2.book Page 22 Friday, March 10, 2006 1:43 PM CL-1200 User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Solution There are ghost images on the external monitor. The distance between the external console and the CL1200 is too great. The maximum cable distance should not exceed 20m and, in some cases, may need to be shorter. Replace the VGA cable with one of an appropriately short length. When I try to perform hotkey operations on my KVM switch, nothing happens.
