SmartView Multiscreen Serial Four-port KVM and serial switch SMARTVIEW MULTISCREEN
Further information Troubleshooting.........................................................................18 Getting assistance.......................................................................18 Upgrade cable pin out...............................................................18 Synchronisation cable pin out...................................................18 Safety information.....................................................................19 Warranty........................................
Welcome PC2 PC3 PC4 PC1 SMARTVIEW MULTISCREEN The display clearly shows which system is currently connected to the display(s) keyboard and mouse. The Adder SmartView Multiscreen Serial is a four-way KVM switch designed for systems using multiple touch screens. The unit allows a single keyboard, mouse and (up to) two video monitors to control four separate dual screen host systems.
Standard items Adder SmartView Multiscreen Serial model SVMS4-DS Adder SmartView Multiscreen Serial model SVMS4-S 1D NA TIO OP WER PO 5V A 1 4C C 4B B 4A 3B 2B 1A 2A TIO OP NS 3D L /F R OO Y IND ONL E US 3A L L NA TIO OP WER PO A One video input and one serial channel per port 5V A 1 2C 1B 1A 4D 3C 2B 4C 3B 2A C 4B 3A B 4A D ION T OP A Two video inputs and two serial channels per port S/ FL H AS D 3C 1B 1C 4D R OO Y IND ONL
Additional and optional items PS/2-style keyboard/mouse cable, 2 metres (two required per system) CCP2U converter (required when connecting to a system that uses a USB keyboard and mouse - two VSC3 cables are also required) Adder P/N: CCP2U RC4 remote control plus link cable Adder P/N: VSC3 RC1 remote control plus link cable Flash upgrade link cable Converter for connecting a SUN computer to the Adder unit (not pictured) Adder P/N: CCSU
Installation Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable to mount the unit in place, either: • On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet, or • Amongst the cabling at the rear of the desk. Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the Adder SmartView Multiscreen Serial unit: • Situate the Adder unit close to the systems to which it will be connected.
System connections To make keyboard and mouse links (PS/2-style connections) Note: Two Adder VSC3 link cables are required per connected system. 1 Ensure that the computer systems to be connected are switched off and that no power is applied to the Adder unit. (Note: If it is not possible to switch off systems prior to connection, then a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse restoration section for more details).
To make serial links 1 Ensure that the computer systems to be connected are switched off and that no power is applied to the Adder unit. (Note: If it is not possible to switch off systems prior to connection, then a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse restoration section for more details). 2 At the rear panel of the Adder unit, connect a serial link cable to socket B of port 1 (D-type, male, 9 way socket). Ensure that the securing screws are used to maintain a reliable link.
B NA TIO OP WER PO 4A L A 5V A 1 P 2C 4D 3C 2B 4C 3B 2A C 4B 3A B 4A D A 3D R OO Y IND ONL E S U NA TIO OP WER PO 5V A 1 4D 3C D 4C 3B C 4B 3A B 4A L A Optional power supply connection Note: The Adder unit can obtain its power from the keyboard connections of any of the four connected systems. Thus, an external power supply is not required unless the connection cables used exceed 2 metres.
The remote control unit can be used to provide manual switching between systems. To connect the remote control 1 Locate the remote control unit and the remote control cable. Attach the smaller of the two cable connectors to the socket at the rear of the remote control. Channel switching via RS232 control The Adder SmartView Multiscreen Serial can be controlled by a remote RS232 serial device.
Cascading SmartView Multiscreen Serial units INDOOR USE ONLY The quickest way to access cascaded systems is to use hotkey sequences. 1 Simultaneously press and hold and . Note: The and keys when pressed in combination are called ‘hotkeys’ and they signal to the Adder unit that you wish to control it, rather than the computer. However, if these particular hotkeys clash with another device or program, then you can change them to a different combination.
INDOOR USE ONLY OPTIONAL POWER 5V 1A 4D 3D 2D 1D C 4C 3C 2C 1C B 4B 3B 2B 1B A 4A 3A 2A 1A PC2 OPTIONS / FLASH PC1 Computer systems Synchronisation cable (see page 18 for cable pin-out) INDOOR USE ONLY Slave unit OPTIONAL POWER 5V 1A D 4D 3D 2D 1D C 4C 3C 2C 1C B 4B 3B 2B 1B A 4A 3A 2A 1A Master unit D OPTIONS / FLASH Adder SmartView Multiscreen Serial units are available in two forms: • SVMS4-S units
The general rule is that unless both the mouse and the driver are both IntelliMouse compatible then you need to restore the mouse as ‘PS/2’. An IntelliMouse can operate in either mode, whereas a PS/2 mouse cannot. 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.
Operation Main digit indicates currently selected system or other modes - see below for details. Flashing dot indicates keyboard and/or mouse activity. configuration mode, upgrade mode, etc. Typical SYSTEM readout displays are: , , or Indicates the currently selected system. The selected channel will also be indicated on the remote control. The Adder unit is disabled, no system is currently selected. The remote control will not show any channel indication. The Adder unit is password protected.
Configuration options The Adder unit provides numerous configuration options to ensure that it best suits your circumstances and the tasks carried out by the connected systems. To lock the system (invoking password protection) • Press and hold the hotkeys (usually and ) and press . The SYSTEM readout should show p. Note: If the SYSTEM readout shows , there is no password currently set. To enter a password and unlock the system 1 Enter the current password (upper and lower cases are not differentiated).
To change SELECT button channel cycling 1 Remove power from the Adder unit. If any systems are active, either switch them off or remove their keyboard link connectors from the Adder unit. If an optional power supply is used, remove it. 2 On the rear panel, click mini switch 6 to the required position, as follows: • To cycle between all system ports, set switch 6 to OFF. • To cycle between active ports only, set switch 6 to ON. 3 Re-apply power to the Adder unit.
These configuration options allow you to determine how long the autoscanning feature dwells at each computer when scanning between them. T1 Dwell at each computer for 2 seconds before switching to the next port (default setting). T2 Dwell at each computer for 5 seconds before switching to the next port. T3 Dwell at each computer for 7 seconds before switching to the next port. T4 Dwell at each computer for 10 seconds before switching to the next port.
6 Locate and run the application ‘KVMUploader’ to display this window: To upgrade the Adder unit 1 Download the latest firmware upgrade file from the Adder website: www. adder.com. The upgrade files are compressed using pkzip format which you will need to decompress them. If you do not have pkzip, go to www. pkware.com to download the latest version. Place the decompressed upgrade files onto the Windows system that will be connected (via a vacant serial port) to the Adder unit.
Further information Keyboard does not function or functions intermittently. Num lock light does not always come on when the num lock key is pressed. • Some older keyboards were designed for use with specific systems and are not truly AT or PS/2 compatible. These are not common but if you experience problems try another keyboard. • Email support@adder.
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.
Emissions and Immunity All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. 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.
Adder Corporation, 29 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950, United States of America Tel: +1-888-932-3337 Fax: +1-888-275-1117 Adder Technology Limited, Technology House, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB3 8SQ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1954 780044 Fax: +44 (0)1954 780081 © 2007 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0d July 2007 Part No. ADD0069 Documentation by: www.ctxd.
