SKM-08 8-Port Keyboard and Mouse Switch with USB 2.0 Sharing Manage keyboard & mouse operations on four computers over multiple displays USER MANUAL (rev 2.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS USB Signal Type USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 w/ internal hub CPU Ports (8) USB Type B (female) User Console Interface (2) USB Type-A for keyboard and mouse connection only (2) USB Type-A for USB 2.0 Transparent CONTROL Front Panel Tactile Switch (Switches all devices) RS-232 Via Control @ 9600 bps Hotkeys Via Keyboard Mouse PASS and Mouse Gesture Switching OTHER Power External 5VDC4A @20W Dimensions 12.6” W x 1.75” H x 6.6“ D Weight 10 lbs.
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CONNECTING THE SKM-08 1. Ensure that power is disconnected from SKM-08. 2. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on the computer to the respective port of the SKM-08. Do this for each of the computers. 3. Optionally connect RS-232 for control functions. 4. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse on the two USB ports on the right (close to the RS-232 port). 5. Optionally connect up to two USB 2.0 devices (flash drive, printer, etc.) to the two USB ports on the left . 6. Power on the SKM-08.
SINGLE-HEAD MODE KM SWITCHING SmartAVI’s new PASS (Progressive Automatic Screen Switching) technology allows seamless switching between computers by moving the mouse cursor from one display to another. With PASS, users can effortlessly switch computers for faster productivity. *PASS does not work in Multi-head display mode.
OTHER METHODS TO CONTROL SKM-08 Front Panel Control To switch ports using the front panel, press the UP button to navigate up and DOWN button for down. Hotkey Commands The Hotkey command is a keyboard sequence used to trigger an action on the SKM-08 through the use of the keyboard connected on the USB port of the SKM-08. To activate the hotkey sequence, press the CTRL key twice and then enter the desired hotkey commands.
DISPLAY TOPOLOGY CONFIGURATION The SKM-08 has a configurable display topology configuration that can be easily activated through keyboard hotkeys or through RS-232 commands. No software or drivers required for configuring the display topology.
INDEPENDENT USB 2.0 SWITCHING The USB 2.0 Hub on the SKM-08 may be used for USB 2.0 devices such as printers, web cams, flash drives, and so on. Devices plugged in to the USB 2.0 hub of SKM-08 may be switched independently from the keyboard and mouse user control via hotkey or RS-232 commands: Hotkey Command: ctrl + ctrl + u + port# + ENTER or RS-232 Command: //u u[port #].
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NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. SmartAVI makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose. SmartAVI will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
