AdderView Matrix User Guide
Mounting ....................................................................................5 Connections .................................................................................5 User port connections.............................................................6 Computer port connections to standard computers ............6 Computer port connections to alternative computers .........7 Connections to a Sun® computer .....................................7 Connections to a USB port....
Index Troubleshooting ........................................................................36 Getting assistance......................................................................36 Appendices ................................................................................37 Appendix 1 – Configuration menu items ............................37 Setup Options...................................................................37 Global Preferences ....................
Optional network/Internet remote control The optional AdderLink IP allows direct connection to an Ethernet-based local network and from there onto the wider Internet, as required. The robust AdderLink IP security system will also allow direct connection to the Internet. A second AdderLink IP can be added to the other user port to provide even greater remote connectivity. The AdderLink IP also provides a local user connection port.
What’s in the box What you may additionally need Power supply and countryspecific power lead Six self-adhesive rubber feet CCSUN converter Required to connect Sun computers that use a mini-DIN port to connect their keyboard and mouse Part number: CCSUN-xM (where x is the cable length in metres: 2, 5 or 10) Master power switch for connection to AdderView Matrix or standalone Ethernet operation (part number: PSU-8MASTER) Slave power switches for connection to AdderView Matrix or mast
Installation To attach the rack-mount brackets 1 On either side of the AdderView Matrix casing, position a rack mount bracket with the slotted holes facing out from the front of the unit. 2 Secure the bracket with three of the supplied screws.
Data Display Channel (DDC) considerations DDC allows the AdderView Matrix to discover the capabilities of a user port video monitor and transmit that information to the connected computers so that they can moderate their video output to suit the monitor. DDC can only sample one monitor, so if you are connecting monitors of different resolution/frequency capabilities, it is important to ensure that the DCC feature samples the lesser of the two monitors. Please see Display Data Channel for details.
Computer port connections to alternative computers To connect a Sun computer 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the AdderView Matrix and the Sun computer to be connected. 2 At the end of the converter cable that has three plugs, connect the keyboard, mouse and video plugs to the three sockets of the chosen COMPUTER PORT at the rear of the AdderView Matrix.
Connections to a USB port 3 At the other end of the converter cable (with two plugs), connect the video plug and USB plug to the relevant sockets on the computer. * Certain PS/2 keyboards have a power key which will be mapped to perform the same function for a Sun computer.
Power supply connection 2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power lead to the socket of the power supply. To connect the power supply 1 Connect the low voltage output connector from the power supply unit to the AdderView Matrix power socket in the lower left corner of the rear panel. The AdderView Matrix is supplied with a single power supply and an appropriate country-specific IEC power lead.
AdderLink IP connections 4 If required, connect a local keyboard, video monitor and mouse to the three sockets collectively labelled ‘KVM CONSOLE’ at the rear of the AdderLink IP. 5 Connect the plug of a category 5e or 6 cable into the IP port on the front panel of the AdderLink IP. 6 Connect the low voltage output connector from the supplied power supply unit to the AdderLink IP power socket in the lower left corner of its rear panel.
Box 2 IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUT IN OUT Power to computer Box 2, port 6 - address: 26 Box 3 IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUT Box 4 M 5V 2A IN IMPORTANT: Power switching devices have a maximum current rating. It is essential to ensure that the total current drawn by the equipment connected to the power switching device does not exceed the current rating of the power switching device.
Cascade connections User 2 Cascade level 1 AdderView Matrix Cascade level 2 AdderView Matrix AdderView Matrix User 1 The AdderView Matrix supports up to eight (model AVM208) or sixteen (model AVM216) directly connected computer systems, however, this is by no means the limit. Thanks to an intelligent communication system, called Adder Port Direct, many more computers can be controlled by connecting other KVM switches to the AdderView Matrix.
GROUP 28 GROUP 27 GROUP 26 GROUP 25 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GROUP 24 GROUP 23 GROUP 22 GROUP 21 Note: Single links and dual link groups may be mixed on one switch providing the dual link groups lie within the appropriate port boundaries shown above - see Tips for successful cascading for more details.
User 1 User 2 AdderView Matrix AdderView Matrix Group 23 at cascade level 2 The unique address of this computer is: 21 04 AdderView Matrix Group 27 at cascade level 3 AdderView Matrix The unique address of this computer is: Port 02 at cascade level 4 21 23 27 02 Port 04 at cascade level 2 Group 21 at cascade level 1 To connect switches in a cascade arrangement Note: This procedure may be carried out in any order but for clarity this instruction will begin at the higher level switch (he
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each of the links within the group, adhering to the Group numbering diagram for the correct link group boundaries on the computer ports on the upper switch. Once the switches and computers have been connected, you can edit their names to make it much easier to locate them. See the To create/edit computer names section in the Configuration chapter for more details. Tips for successful cascading • The maximum number of levels for a cascade is four.
Ensuring that the serial port is available The AdderView Matrix has a single RS232 COM port which is used to send/ receive configuration data, control power switches and synchronise multiple video head switching. The port can only be used for one of these tasks at any one time. To use the COM port for multiple video head switching, ensure that the power control option is disabled.
When setting up a new AdderView Matrix installation, the following stages are recommended: 1 Enable the ‘Security’ option within the Configuration menus. With security disabled (default setting), all users attached to the AdderView Matrix have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all AdderView Matrix settings. In larger installations, you are strongly recommended to enable security and set up individual user accounts with access privileges.
Identification of this user port Your Login name 2 Press Port numbers Connection status of this user port Assistance for keypress options To display the Configuration Menu: ADDERVIEW MATRIX Configuration Menu Functions Routing status User Preferences Global Preferences Setup Options Edit Computer List Edit User List Edit Autoscan List F1-More menus Enter-Select Esc-Quit Firmware Version 2.
Routing status 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 RS232 Mouse Type Mouse Type Setup Options Security Language Hotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive Use Automatic Logout Edit Computer List Edit User List Edit Autoscan List (F1) Advanced Options DDC Options Power Control For a description of each option within the Configuration menus, see App
Tips when creating/editing computer entries • Avoid creating two names for the same computer port. • When cascading to other KVM switch devices, do not apply individual names to any ports that are forming a link group to another switch (i.e. ports 1 and 2 when they form link group 21). 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 .
To view autoscan • At one of the user ports, press . Note: and are the standard hotkeys and can be altered to avoid clashes with other devices or software - in particular, the AdderLink IP device when it is used alongside. If you change the hotkeys, remember to use the new ones in place of and when following these instructions. To define an autoscan list Note: This stage is required only when the ‘Scan List’ autoscan mode is selected. 1 Display the Configuration menu.
To save configuration settings 1 Run the program XPREAD.EXE on the computer that is connected to the AdderView Matrix’s serial port. Follow the instructions given by the program. 2 Using one of the AdderView Matrix user ports, display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user. 3 Highlight ‘Functions’ and press . 4 Highlight ‘Send Data to RS232 port’ and press . 5 The AdderView Matrix will send the configuration data to your computer.
To set the serial port for non-power control functions 1 Display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user. 2 The ‘Functions’ option should be highlighted, press . 3 Press to display the ‘Advanced Options’ menu. 4 Highlight the ‘Power Control’ option and press . Check that the ‘Power Control’ option is ‘DISABLED’. If not, highlight it and press to change it. 5 Press to quit the screen and save the settings.
Recognising an IntelliMouse-style mouse The IntelliMouse format was introduced to support, among other features, the scroll wheel function. If the mouse has a scroll wheel, then it is likely to support the IntelliMouse format. If it is a Microsoft-branded mouse, then it will usually state that it is an IntelliMouse on its underside label.
To disable mouse acceleration 1 On the computer connected to the AdderView Matrix, access the Mouse driver within the Control Panel. 2 Locate and disable the setting variously labelled as ‘Mouse acceleration’ or ‘Enhance pointer precision’. Note: If a remote computer has mouse acceleration enabled and you need to disable it remotely, then it can be difficult to accurately position the remote cursor. In this case, display the AdderView Matrix menu ( ).
Power switching configuration To configure the power strings for each computer 1 Switch to the computer port whose power port(s) need to be set. 2 Display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as ADMIN user. 3 The ‘Functions’ option should be highlighted, press . 4 Highlight ‘Power Control’ and press . 5 Highlight ‘Edit Power ON String’ and press .
Power String [HEX] 50 31 38 3D 31 0D Press F1 to change between the ASCII and HEX editing areas HEX editing area Strings apply to Computer : Computer 8 Port : 08 F1-ASCII/Hex Toggle F2-Next String Esc-Quit Enter-Save The two areas are linked so that as you change one, the other changes in response. The ASCII edit area has two limitations: • The ASCII edit area cannot display the ‘=’ character, and represents it with a fullstop when you type ‘=’.
XPLOG {activity_log_destination} {com_port} where: • {activity_log_destination} is the file name where the log is to be stored or the word PRINT if the log is to be printed on a printer attached to the computer’s parallel port. LPT1 • {com_port} is the computer’s serial port that is connected to the AdderView Matrix. Options are 1 (for COM1) or 2 (for COM2). For example: • XPLOG datalog.txt 1 would log activity information received on COM1 to the file datalog.txt.
Adder Port Direct is a totally transparent communication system that allows compatible KVM switches and remote access devices to communicate with each other. Using the keyboard connections that link each device, Adder Port Direct allows: • A controlling device to provide address details of the required port, the user’s name and access rights, mouse calibration and video mode information.
Operation Computer button and numeric indicator User button and numeric indicator User port activity indicators Power indicator Computer button and numeric indicator These items allow you to select any one of the AdderView Matrix’s sixteen (AVM216) or 8 (AVM208) computer ports. As the button is pressed, the number shown by the red numeric indicator will increment to the next available computer channel.
Using the AdderView Matrix Default names for each computer port Identification of your user port Your Login name ADDERVIEW MATRIX Computer Port Computer 1 01 Computer 2 02 Computer 3 03 Computer 4 04 Computer 5 05 Computer 6 06 Computer 7 07 Computer 8 08 User port 1 Status ADMIN SHARED USE F1-More menus F3-Find Esc-Quit F4-Logout This column shows the AdderView Matrix address for each computer. If you wanted to select ports using the hotkey method, these are addresses that you would enter.
To select a computer using mouse buttons Note: This procedure works only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching option’ has been enabled by your administrator. 1 Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse. 2 Click the left mouse button to select the next computer port. When the correct port is reached, release the middle button. Note: If security has been enabled then only computer ports to which you have permission will be displayed.
2 Enter your designated User Name and press . 3 Enter your designated Password and press . If both entries are correct then the selected port will be displayed. Note: If either the User Name or Password are incorrect, the entries will be cleared to allow another attempt. To log out from the AdderView Matrix 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing . Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed.
The AdderView Matrix provides the option of a confirmation box that is displayed on screen for three seconds after Computer Port a computer is selected. The confirmation Computer 1 01 box indicates the current user port and your Status User port 1 user name, the selected computer and the ADMIN SHARED USE connection status. You can enable or disable the confirmation box, as required.
User preferences and functions In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can also: • Change the colour of the on screen menu, • Select the screen saver style, • Restore mouse operation, or • Perform power control functions. All of these options are discussed within Appendix 1. Connected to Computer : Computer 8 OFF Port : 08 Are you sure? Press F8 to confirm Press F9 to confirm + exit -Up -Down Esc-Quit 7 Press to confirm or to confirm and exit.
Further information If you are still experiencing problems after checking the list of solutions in the Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions: • Adder Technology website – www.adder.com Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver files. • Email – support@adder.
Setup options are available only to the Admin user and consist of key settings that are normally made only during the initial installation stage. To access Setup Options: 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing . • By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or • By selecting port using the front panel buttons. If you are not already logged in, do so now. What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten.
Space-Toggle -Up -Down Esc-Quit Mouse Switching Settings: ENABLED, DISABLED Like most Adder Technology KVM switches, the AdderView Matrix’s channel may be switched using a three button mouse or IntelliMouse. Pressing the central button or wheel button together with the left hand mouse button will cause the AdderView Matrix to switch to the next available computer.
To define the autoscan list Note: Ensure that you are logged in as the ADMIN user. 1 From the main on-screen menu press F1 for MORE MENUS. 2 Select EDIT AUTOSCAN LIST from the menu. A list of defined computers will appear. The starred computers will be autoscanned during the autoscan cycle. To add a computer to the autoscan list, move the selection bar over the computer name and press SPACE BAR. To add all named computers press F1. To remove all named computers press F2.
Space-Toggle -Up -Down Esc-Quit Reminder Colour Settings: BLUE/TRANS, PINK/TRANS, BLUE/WHITE, WHITE/RED You may select the colour of the reminder banner. The BLUE/TRANS and PINK/ TRANS select blue or pink text with a transparent background. The BLUE/WHITE and WHITE/RED settings select blue and white text on solid white and red backgrounds.
Enter-Run Function -Up -Down Esc-Quit Restore Standard Mouse This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView Matrix. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details. Restore Intellimouse This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView Matrix.
Advanced Options Advanced options are available only to the Admin user and consist of settings that are related to specialist areas such as power control and DDC. DDC Source Settings: AUTO, USER 1, USER 2 Determines which user port monitor should be interrogated to discover its capabilities. AUTO begins with user port 1 and moves to the other port if no readable monitor is connected. USER 1 and USER 2 constrain the AdderView Matrix to look only at specific ports.
To check your current firmware version 1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways: • By simultaneously pressing and then releasing . Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator for details. • By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or • By selecting port using the front panel buttons If you are not already logged in, do so now. 2 Press to select ‘More menus’.
Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades The upgrade program rewrites the AdderView Matrix firmware code. If the upgrade process is interrupted then the AdderView Matrix will have invalid code and will not be able to operate. It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed. A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade.
Appendix 3 – Cable and connector specifications SLAVE end 9pin D-type male Use this cable when two AdderView Matrix devices are being synchronised. MASTER end 9pin D-type male SLAVE1 end 9pin D-type male Use this cable when three AdderView Matrix devices are being synchronised.
AdderView Matrix setup cable 9pin D-type female AdderView Matrix to power switch cable 4pin RJ9 4pin RJ9 4pin RJ9 Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable 9pin D-type female 9pin D-type female 46
• AdderLink Gold receiver (part code: ALGRX) • AdderLink Silver receiver (part code: ALSRX) • AdderLink receiver (part code: ALRX) • • Safety considerations when using power switches with AdderView Matrix • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when setting up and using power switching products. • Always ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the power switching product does not exceed the power switching product’s ampere rating.
Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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B Baud rate 42 Brackets 4 C Cable specifications 45 Cascade groups 13 Cascaded computers selecting 34 Cascade connections 12 addressing 14 how they work 13 testing 15 tips for success 15 Data Display Channel user port connections 6 DDC 28 options 42 Display Data Channel configuring 28 E Extended user port connections 9 F Format power control port 42 Front panel controls 30 Front panel controls 30 Functions 41 Global preferences 38 Password admin 19 forgotten 23 Port Direct 29 Powering on 30 Power control
