CCS-PRO User Guide Experts in Connectivity Solutions K/M Switch Solutions
CONFIGURATION Locations.................................................................................................................7 Mounting.................................................................................................................7 Connections...........................................................................................................8 User console....................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION CONFIGURATION OPERATION The keyboard/mouse, the speakers and two individual USB channels can be collectively or separately switched through to each PC system using a variety of manual and/or automatic switching methods. FURTHER INFORMATION Where additional feedback is required as to which systems and screens are selected at any time, the optional CCS-XB kit provides discreet stick-on LED monitor indicators.
WHAT IS FREE-FLOW? CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION As you move the mouse between screens, Free-Flow works in the background to switch the keyboard and mouse to the corresponding computer. More information • Free-Flow configuration • Multi-Monitor Free-Flow configuration • Operation: Selecting a computer INDEX Issues when using Free-Flow • When computers and their displays are not currently selected, the CCS-PRO4 ‘parks’ their mouse pointers in the bottom right corner of the screen.
CCS-PRO4 FEATURES Indicators The upper four indicators (K/M, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button. The lower four indicators scroll across in sequence when the Free-Flow utility is engaged. The seven segment numeric display indicates the computer channel that is currently active.
Adder CCS-PRO4 Information wallet containing: FURTHER INFORMATION OPERATION Power adapter with locking connector and countryspecific power cord CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION SUPPLIED ITEMS INDEX Four self-adhesive rubber feet Safety document 5
OPTIONAL EXTRAS X SC C INSTALLATION CCS-XB LED monitor indicator kit B Audio cable 2m (3.5mm stereo jacks) Part number:VSC22 .a w w w LED monitor indicator x 4 Part number (each): CCS-LED CONFIGURATION m o .c er dd USB cable 2m (type A to B) Part number:VSC24 CCS-XB controller AD DE R Four self-adhesive rubber feet 4 CATx link cable Part number:VSC46 3 1 om der.c w.
Installation CONFIGURATION OPERATION Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable to mount the CCS-PRO4 switch in place, either: • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or • Amongst the cabling at the rear of the desk.
CONNECTIONS Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals which will be shared between the computer systems. Ensure that power is disconnected from the switch. 4 Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your speakers to the audio socket.
The CCS-PRO4 switch is supplied with a single power adapter but offers the facility to use a second input in order to provide operational redundancy. The CCS-PRO4 unit can operate perfectly well from a single power adapter operating alone. When two adapters are connected, the unit will spread its load between them; should one power input fail, 100% of the load will be transferred to the other power adapter without a break in operation.
To connect the remote control 1 Connect either end of the supplied cable to the socket at the rear of the RC4 remote control. Using the RC4 with the optional CCS-XB module When the optional CCS-XB LED monitor indicator module is used with the CCS-PRO4 switch, it requires permanent use of the latter’s OPTIONS port which would otherwise be used to attach the RC4 remote.
INSTALLATION B Insert the lead for the first indicator into port 1 w CONFIGURATION dd .a w w Port 2 Port 3 Each indicator has an adhesive pad to assist with mounting on your video displays. Adder CCS-XB module Link cable Adder P/N:VSC46 (Included in CCS-XB kit) 3 You need to tell the CCS-PRO4 which LED monitor indicator to illuminate (and in which colour) for each channel. To do this connect your computer to the CCS-PRO4 switch via a network connection and use the Free-Flow application.
Switching control via the network port The network port allows switching to be controlled by commands issued from an external system such as a Crestron™ or AMX™ controller. Link from network switch 2 Ensure that the CCS-PRO4 network port is correctly configured to a subnet that is accessible from the sending device. See Network settings for details. An example string is: 192.168.1.
Ensure that the chosen serial port is configured to the following: • Baud rate: 1200 • Data bits: 8 • Stop bit: 1 • Parity: None Channel selection codes • • • • Note: If the optional CCS-XB module is used with the CCS-PRO4, connect the computer instead to the TO KEYPAD OR PC port on the CCS-XB module.
Configuration INITIAL CONFIGURATION Accessing the CCS Manager To temporarily connect a computer to the network port 1 If you need to make a temporary connection for configuration purposes, use a standard patch cable (cross-over or straight connections are both supported) to link the Ethernet 10/100 network port ( ) of the CCS-PRO4 unit to your computer’s network port.
The Channel control section shows the computers to which each of the user console peripheral channels are switched.You can use these entries to individually switch each peripheral to any of the four computers. To switch peripherals between channels 1 Access the CCS Manager. 2 If necessary, on the left side, click the Status button. 3 In the Channel control section, click the numeric field to the right of the required peripheral channel, (e.g. KM channel, speaker channel, etc.) to reveal a drop down list.
Switch identification This section allows you to optionally apply Name, Description and Location details to the CCS-PRO4. For larger installations where multiple units exist, this information can be very useful for identification purposes. If the Name and Location entries are set, they will be displayed at the top of each CCS Manager page as the Switch ID (replacing the MAC address). CONFIGURATION • Hotkeys - CCS-PRO4 switches use and as their standard hotkeys.
CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION The various network settings are as follows: • Require a username and password to logon - When ticked, the unit will request a valid username and password before allowing access to the CCS Manager. • Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP) - When ticked, the unit will derive its IP address, netmask and gateway settings from the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the local network.
User accounts Managing users CONFIGURATION To delete a user 1 Click on the user name. 2 Click the Edit user button. 3 Click the Delete user button. Note:The admin user cannot be deleted. 4 Click the Save button. OPERATION To add a user 1 Click the Add user button. 2 Enter the required Username and/or Password. 3 Click the Save button. FURTHER INFORMATION To edit a user 1 Click on the user name. 2 Click the Edit user button. 3 Adjust the Username and/or Password as required.
Factory reset Performing a factory reset CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION To perform a factory reset 1 Click the Factory reset button. The CCS-PRO4 unit will be returned to its standard state. INSTALLATION A factory reset will return the CCS-PRO4 to its original configuration. All network settings will be reset and all users, except for the admin user will be removed. Additionally, if any Free-Flow layouts are stored, they will also be removed from memory.
Upgrade Performing a firmware upgrade CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION To perform a firmware upgrade 1 Download the latest CCS-PRO4 firmware upgrade file from the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com) and install it on a computer that is attached via a network connection to the CCS-PRO4 switch. The file is supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.com) and extract the contained *.bin file.
FREE-FLOW CONFIGURATION (Windows PC required) Use the Free-Flow application to declare the display screens and their positions relative to each other. Then download the configuration to the CCS-PRO4 switch.
CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION The screen resolutions are not critical but they enable the CCS-PRO4 switch to accurately map the movement of the mouse onto corresponding movements of the pointer across the screens. The screen names, if used, are not downloaded to the CCS-PRO4 switch. If you need to configure an LED monitor indicator, click the LED Setup tab. Please see Configuring LED monitor indicators for details.
Multi-Monitor Free-Flow configuration (Windows only) Installing drivers and multi-monitor config app Note: On each PC that you installed the driver, a process called mumoapp.exe will remain running. INDEX 2 The options available during installation are as follows: • Full Install, (this is recommended), or • Options to install individually: • Configuration App This is the Free-Flow application and needs to be installed only on the PC that will be used to set up the CCS-PRO4 switch via the network port.
CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION 3 Arrange the coloured rectangular screen representations to mimic the physical layout of the actual displays. For example, you may wish to have the two screens of PC1 side by side, with the two screen screens of PC2 below them (as shown left), or some other arrangement to reflect the actual positions of the physical monitor screens.
Configuring LED monitor indicators When the optional CCS-XB LED monitor indicator kit is used, there are several configuration options available that allow you to customise behaviour and these are set using the Free-Flow configuration application. 3 For a newly added screen the LED: entry will show No LED.
Additional Free-Flow operations and settings In addition to the core configuration functions, Free-Flow has a number of additional settings that you can make. Switch... settings Acceleration Mouse acceleration allows you to move the mouse pointer quickly across the large areas of the screen in response to small but sharp shifts in the mouse position. The Configure > Mouse... option provides settings between 0 and 50, however, a value of 12 to 15 will give a typical Windows-like default operation.
Operation Indicates the number of the currently selected computer The upper K/M, SPK, USB1, and USB2 indicators show which peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.
Selecting a computer using hotkeys (or other hotkeys, if altered). 2 While still holding and , press the number key of the required channel address (or the TAB key), then release all of the keys. Note:The numbers on your keyboard’s numeric keypad are not valid, use only the numeral keys above the QWERTY section. The ports (K/M, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set using the control panel buttons.
Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons The computer channels that are visited when you use the hot keys + tab (or mouse buttons) are determined by a setting within the Configuration menu: 1 Enter the General configuration page of the CCS Manager. 2 Choose the required Port cycling option, either: • Cycle all ports (visits even inactive ports), or • Cycle only active ports.
Further information • Technical support – www.adder.com/contact-support-form For technical support, use the contact form in the Support section of the adder.com website - your regional office will then get in contact with you. CONFIGURATION • Adder Forum – forum.adder.com Use our forum to access FAQs and discussions. OPERATION • Online solutions and updates – www.adder.com/support Check the Support section of the adder.com website for the latest solutions and firmware updates.
CONFIGURATION OPERATION FURTHER INFORMATION INDEX Problem: My computer and the CCS-PRO4 switch are connected to the same network but I can’t make contact using a web browser. There may be another device using the same address as the CCS-PRO4 default (192.168.1.22) or your computer may be on a different subnet. Remedies: • Check whether any other device on your immediate network is using the same address and temporarily disconnect it, if possible.
APPENDIX 1 – CABLE PIN-OUTS D-Type female 9 way TXD 6 2 RXD RXD 3 3 TXD GND 2 5 GND Serial remote control cable (10p10c) 10p10c connector D-Type female 9 way TXD 7 2 RXD RXD 4 3 TXD GND 3 5 GND OPERATION 8p8c connector CONFIGURATION Serial remote control cable (8p8c) INSTALLATION The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables.
Emulated USB switching The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating (or Emulating) the identity of attached USB devices were eventually solved, leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch. A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently connected to it, even when the device is switched to another computer.
CONFIGURATION Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control.
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.
INSTALLATION www.adder.com/contact-details Support: forum.adder.com CONFIGURATION Contact: OPERATION www.adder.com INDEX FURTHER INFORMATION Web: Documentation by: www.ctxd.com © 2014 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Part No. MAN-CCSPROx-ADDER • Release 1.
H Host computer connection 8 Hotkeys selecting computers 28 N Network port temporary connection 14,21 O Operation 27 Options port 4 P Peripherals connecting 8 R Remote control by computer 12,13 T Troubleshooting 31 True Emulation 2,33 U USB device connection 8 USB switching emulation 33 enumeration 33 True Emulation 33 User console 4 W Warranty 34 CONFIGURATION M Mouse connection 8 OPERATION F Front panel switching 27 K Keyboard connection 8 S Safety information 34 Selecting computers with front pan
