Full User Manual for products ending in CAT5A or CAT5AS Sept.
Contents Introduction Installation Connections.................................................................................................................5 Remote user (via X100/X200 extender).......................................................5 Computer system (via CAM)............................................................................5 Cascading multiple units..................................................................................6 Connecting units in cascade...................
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Neuro Logic Systems’ NetCom product line featuring the AdderView CATx 1000 from Adder Technology. This unit has been created to allow a single operator to take full control of many computer systems. This unit takes full advantage of category 5, 5e or 6 structured cabling to provide flexible installation and configuration. Every connected computer can be up to 10m (32 feet) from the NetCom, linked by a standard CATx cable and the ingenious CAM (Computer Access Module).
Computer Access Modules One required per connected computer. There are five different formats, depending on the required computer connections: Note: CAMs derive power from the computer system via either the PS/2-style keyboard connector, USB or SUN connector. PS/2-style Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and PS/2-style mouse. Part number: CATX-PS2 Green indicator - power present PS/2-style with audio Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2-style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.
Cascading multiple units The AdderView CATx 1000 units support up to sixteen directly connected computer systems, however, this is by no means the limit. Instead of connecting computers to every output port, you can instead link other AdderView CATx 1000 units. Thus each output of the original AdderView CATx 1000 unit can link through to many more computers connected to the secondary units. Maximum number of computer supported is 512.
Configuration Almost all configuration and operational aspects of the AdderView CATx 1000 units are controlled via on-screen menu displays. Overall initial configuration When setting up a new installation, the following stages are recommended: 1 Enable the general ‘Security’ option. With security disabled (default setting), a local or remote user attached to the AdderView CATx 1000 will have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all AdderView CATx 1000 settings.
Configuration menus The configuration menus allow you to determine many aspects of the AdderView CATx 1000 capabilities. From here you can: • Create individual user accounts and determine access rights, • Provide names for all connected computers to allow quick recognition, • Set individual and global settings for users, • Run various functions, such as mouse restore operation, • Save and load AdderView CATx 1000 configuration settings, and more.
Configuration menus layout The menu options are arranged as shown here: Configuration Menu Functions Restore Standard Mouse Restore Intellimouse Power Control Clear UTP Extender Password Reset to Factory Defaults Send Data to RS232 port Read Data from RS232 port User Preferences OSD Colour Reminder Banner Reminder Colour Screen Saver Type Confirmation Box Global Preferences Mouse Switching Screen Saver Autoscan Mode Autoscan Period OSD Dwell Time User Timeout Setup Options Security Language Hotkeys
Registering users (edit user list) To create/edit user accounts 1 Display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user. . 2 Highlight ‘Edit User List’ and press ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 Edit User List admin Sam Oliver Johnny Ins-Add F1-Clone -Select Esc-Quit Del-Delete Enter-Edit 3 Either: , or • Create a new account - Press , enter a new user name and press • Edit an existing account - Highlight the required user name and press Edit the name, if appropriate, and/or press .
Registering computers (edit computer list) To create/edit computer entries 1 Display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user. 2 Highlight ‘Edit Computer List’ and press .
Autoscanning The AdderView CATx 1000 provides an autoscan mode that switches between the connected computers in sequence. This mode is useful to allow users and administrators to sample activity among the connected machines. Three scanning modes are provided: • Scan list – Only computers declared within an autoscan list will be viewed. Computers connected to cascaded switches can be included in the autoscan list. • Active PCs – Only computer ports where an active computer is detected will be viewed.
Operation Selecting a computer Local and remote user access Local users (directly connected) and remote users (via an Adder X100/X200 extender) gain access to the AdderView CATx 1000 unit in exactly the same way.
Standard hotkeys The range of hotkey combinations are as follows: Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for and in the examples given here. Selects port 1 Selects port 2 • • • • then Selects port 10 Note: When entering multiple digit addresses as above or for even longer cascaded computers, keep and pressed down until all other numbers have been entered.
Logging in and out The AdderView CATx 1000 features a straightforward security system that helps to prevent unauthorised access to some, or all connected computers. If the security option has been selected by your administrator then you will be asked to enter a User Name and Password when you first access a user port. When you have finished using the computer, it is then good practice to logout, forcing any other users to authenticate themselves prior to use.
Selecting cascaded computers The AdderView CATx 1000 is not limited to sharing just eight or sixteen computers. By joining numerous AdderView CATx 1000 products together in a tree-like or cascade arrangement, it is possible for each user port to view many more computers.
Power switching (via configuration menu) When used in conjunction with optional power switch boxes, the AdderView CATx 1000 allows you complete remote control over the connected computers. The primary function of the power switching option is to remotely power down and reset computers that are failing to respond.
Appendix 1 – Configuration menus The AdderView CATx 1000 configuration menus allow a range of settings to be made both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system accessed by each user. To access the configuration menus 1 Select the on-screen main menu in one of two ways: , or • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing • By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse. If you are not already logged in, do so now. What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten.
Functions The Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various aspects of AdderView CATx 1000 operation. Only the Admin user is granted access to all functions, other users are offered only the following options: • Restore Standard Mouse, • Power control - only computers to which a user has access rights can be switched. To get here 1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). to select ‘More menus’.
Global Preferences Global preferences are available only to the Admin user and allow settings to be made that affect all users attached to the AdderView CATx 1000. Mouse Switching Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED The computer channel can be switched using a three button mouse. Pressing the central button together with the left hand mouse button will cause the AdderView CATx 1000 to switch to the next available computer.
Global Preferences (continued) OSD Dwell Time Settings: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SECONDS To get here 1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. 2 Press (hotkeys can change). 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. 4 Select ‘Setup Options’.
Audio (not available) Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED Allows you to enable and disable the audio capabilities of the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. To get here 1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user. (hotkeys can change). 2 Press 3 Press to select ‘More menus’. again to select ‘Advanced 4 Press menus’. 5 Select ‘Setup Options’. ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 Advanced Options DDC Options Power Control USB Country Code F1-More menus Enter-Select Esc-Quit Firmware Version 1.
USB Country Code Some computers query the keyboard to find out its country code and key layout. These computers use this information to configure the way that they interpret the data coming from the keyboard and so it is important for the correct country information to be supplied. Not all keyboards report country information and two different styles of keyboard may be connected to the AdderView CATx 1000.
Safety information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Both the AdderView CATx 1000 and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40 degrees Centigrade.
FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
