RKCONS1708GB RKCONS1708EU RKCONS1716GB RKCONS1908GB RKCONS1916GB RKCONS1916EU RACKCONS1708 RACKCONS1716 RACKCONS1908 RACKCONS1916 Instruction Manual Folding Rackmount Console with KVM Switch 17” LCD Rackmount Console with 8/16 Port KVM 19” LCD Rackmount Console with 8/16 Port KVM
FCC Compliance Statement 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................... 1 Packaging Contents..................................................................... 1 Installation........................................................................ 1 Hardware Installation.................................................................... 2 Connecting the console/module................................................... 4 Connecting computers to the module......................
Introduction Packaging Contents • 1 x 1U LCD Rack Console Drawer • 1 x 1U Multi-Platform KVM Module • 1 x Mounting Brackets • 1 x Mounting Rails - Set • 1 x Power Adapter Installation Hardware Kit Contents Screw kit Side Rails with front and rear brackets (2) Keys (2) Mounting Brackets Please note: These LCD Rack Consoles are comprised of two distinct components - a Rack-mountable Console and a Rack-mountable KVM Module, as illustrated below.
Rear Panel * 16-port module shown Console Front View, Open Hardware Installation Mounting the console 1.
2. Install the rails into the cabinet: 3. Tighten the screws that were loosened in Step 1: 4. Install the remaining rail, repeating Steps 1-3. 5. Slide the Module onto the Console side rails, connecting the Module and Console using the male Centronics connector provided by the Console, and the female Centronics connector provided by the Module. Ensure the connection is secure, and that the module is firmly seated within the Console side rails. 6.
. Unlock the console, and pull the left and right rail-lock switches towards you simultaneously, and hold them in this position while pushing the console into the cabinet: 8. Install three screws on each side of the console: 9. Installation is now complete.
1. Remove the four screws from both sides of the KVM console. Be sure to retain these screws for the next installation step. 2. Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the KVM console, using the screws removed in step 1. 3. From the rear of the cabinet, slide the KVM console onto the mounting rails. 4. Install one screw on each side of the console (as depicted below).
Connecting computers to the module Attach each of your managed computers to the KVM modules PC ports using ultra-thin KVM cables. The Module is capable of using either 2-in-1 USB or 3-in-1 PS/2 cables. Use the cables to connect one of the PC ports on the back of the switch to the computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports. Note: These instructions are for a single KVM switch only.
Turning on the console Make sure all cables and the power cord are connected properly. Using two hands, grasp the rear of the drawer, lift the tab and pull the panel up and forward. This will disengage the momentary on/off switch and the unit should power on. The LED located to the left of the monitor panel should turn from orange to green, verifying that the unit is operational.
Whenever you change the resolution, color, or refresh rate, the image size, position, or shape may change. This behavior is normal. You can readjust the image using the monitor on-screen controls. For more information on the monitor on-screen controls, refer to Panel controls and OSD functions. For more information on configuring the display settings, please refer to the manual that accompanied your video card.
Panel controls and OSD functions The following controls are located on the left side of the console monitor: Controls Descriptions Soft power on/off. Adjacent LED is lit when on. Auto Auto-synchronize and scale down display to any valid factory preset timings. Up Press to scroll to the function you want to adjust. Down Press to scroll to the function you want to adjust. Menu To access the main menu. This button also acts as the Enter button. Auto tune Press the “Auto tune” button.
Contrast 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll to Contrast. 3. Press the Menu button to enter. 4. Use the Down and Up buttons to adjust the contrast of the display. 5. Press the Menu button to save your selection. Color 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up button to scroll. 3.
Icon Description Image Pos To adjust the position of the image OSD Pos To adjust the position of the OSD Return To exit and return to the previous page 4. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll. 5. Press the Menu button to save your selection. Language 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll. 3. Highlight Language, and press the Menu button to select, which will launch the following screen: English German French Italian Spanish 4.
Exit To exit the menu, scroll to Exit and press the Menu button. Power Indicator Light Color Status Green ON RED Standby RED Suspend RED OFF Module operation OSD Selection A computer may be selected by issuing hot-key commands or by activating the OSD window. The Auto-Scan function automatically scrolls through your connected computers.
By hitting the left key twice within two seconds, you may see the Hotkey Menu (if it is enabled as an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left key three times within two seconds, you will see a KVM MENU screen (below) showing a list of the computers with corresponding channel addresses, names and status. The port number of the currently selected computer is displayed in red, at the right corner of the OSD menu.
Function key - Use this key to switch the eye mark ( ) of a computer on or off. First, use the < > and < > arrow keys to highlight it, then press to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type reads ‘Ready PC + ‘, only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode. Function key - To lock a device (a computer or a Slave) from unauthorized access, use Security. Security is effective for only one device (a computer or a Slave).
Auto Scan In this mode, the Console automatically switches from one powered computer to the next, sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning until activity stops; it then resumes with the next computer in sequence. To abort Auto Scan mode, press the left twice, or, press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern.
Keyboard Speed The Console offers keyboard typematic settings that override similar settings in the BIOS and in Windows. Available speed options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile memory stores the Keyboard Speed setting. Hotkey Menu When you hit the left key twice within two seconds, the Hotkey Menu appears displaying a list of hot-key commands if the option is On.
The short form hot-key menu can be turned on as an OSD function (: more\Hotkey Menu) every time the left key is pressed twice. L-CTRL: is the key located at the left side of the keyboard. 1~8/A~H: are the number keys ‘1’ ~ ‘8’ at the upper row of the keyboard and character keys ‘A’ ~ ‘H’ case insensitive. Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard. To select a computer by hot-key command, you must know its port number, which is determined by the KVM Module connection.
Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between power-on computers. Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2 Press < > or < > to select the previous or the next computer in sequence. Press any other key to abort the Manual Scan. * Note: Scan Type determines whether an eye-marked computer is to be displayed during Auto Scan.
Specifications RACKCONS1708/GB/EU RACKCONS1716/GB RACKCONS1908/GB RACKCONS1916/GB/EU Display Size 17” 19” Connectors 8 x DE15 female input (1708 only) 16 x DE15 female input (1716 only) 1 x VGA female output Inactive: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini-Din (Female) 1 x PS/2 Mouse 6-pin Mini-Din (Female) 8 x DE15 female input (1908 only) 16 x DE15 female input (1916 only) 1 x VGA female output Inactive: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini-Din (Female) 1 x PS/2 Mouse 6-pin Mini-Din (Female) Panel Type Active Matr
RACKCONS1708/GB/EU RACKCONS1716/GB RACKCONS1908/GB RACKCONS1916/GB/EU Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F) Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) 10% ~ 90% RH Humidity Min/Max Mounting Depth 504mm / 1000mm (19.84in / 39.37in) 554mm / 1000mm (21.8in / 39.37in) Dimensions 440 x 470 x 44mm 490 x 470 x 44mm Net Weight 11.75kg 12.
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