CE250.fm Page 1 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM AC C O N S O L I R AC CO NS O LE RE MO TE 9V E E M O T /O E 9V I /O User Manual CE-250 Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the units and/or any devices that connect to them.
CE250.fm Page 2 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Note: 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 instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
CE250.fm Page 3 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Overview Because the CE-250 KVM Extender System allows access to a computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), it is perfect for factory and construction sites, or any type of installation where the console needs to be in a conveniently accessible location, but you want the system equipment to reside in a safe place - away from dust, dirt, and harsh environmental influences.
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CE250.fm Page 5 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM System Requirements Consoles A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A PS/2 style keyboard A PS/2 style mouse Note: 1. If you connect a DDC type monitor to the Local Unit, the monitor that connects to the Remote Unit must be able to support the highest video resolution that the DDC monitor can provide. 2.
CE250.fm Page 6 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Components The Local Unit (CE-250L) Front View: 2 1 AC C O N S O L I 3 9V E R E M O T /O E 4 7 5 # Description 1 Operating Mode Selection Switch 6 Function Pressing this button toggles between the operating mode choices: Local: only the local console can control the system(s) Auto: both consoles can control the system(s).
CE250.fm Page 7 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM The Local Unit (CE-250L) Rear View: C P U 1 2 # 3 Description Function 1 Monitor Port The HDB-15 Video connector of the KVM cable that connects to the computer's Video port plugs into this connector. 2 Keyboard Port The Keyboard connector of the KVM cable that connects to the computer's Keyboard port plugs into this connector.
CE250.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM The Remote Unit (CE-250R) Front View: 1 AC CO 2 NS O LE RE TE 9V I /O 3 6 4 # MO 5 Description Function 1 LEDs The Remote Unit has two LEDs (Power and On Line) to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units (see CE-250R (Remote Unit), p. 11). 2 Mouse Port The remote PS/2 mouse plugs into this connector. 3 Keyboard Port The remote PS/2 keyboard plugs into this connector.
CE250.fm Page 9 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Installation Setting up the CE-250 KVM Extender system is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Refer to the installation diagram on the following page and do the following: 1. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is powered Off. 2. Plug the cables from the local console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor), into their ports on the Console side of the Local Unit (CE-250L). 3.
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CE250.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Operation The Local and Remote Units each have two LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, below: CE-250L (Local Unit) Operating Mode LED Local Local Lights to indicate that the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). Remote The LED is Off Auto 1. Lights when the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). 2. Turns off when the remote console is active (the Remote LED turns on). 3.
CE250.fm Page 12 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Troubleshooting Problem Action No video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets. Poor video quality. The video quality can be improved by reducing the refresh rate.
CE250.fm Page 13 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Specifications Function Connectors CE-250L CE-250R Keyboard 2 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F Mouse 2 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F Monitor 1 x HDB-15 M 1 x HDB-15 F 1 x HDB-15 F LEDs Function Keys 1 x Local 1 x Power On 1 x Remote 1 x On Line 1 x Local/Auto Select N/A Cable Length Video Resolution Power Consumption 150m [500'] (max.) 1280 x 1024; DDC; DDC2; DDC2B AC 9V, 2.7W (max.
CE250.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:43 PM Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
