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CE250A User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
CE250A User Manual SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China.
CE250A User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://support.aten.com North America http://www.aten-usa.
CE250A User Manual Package Contents The CE250A KVM Extender package consists of: 1 CE250AL KVM Extender (Local Unit) 1 CE250AR KVM Extender (Remote Unit) 1 Custom KVM Cable (1.8 m) 1 Power Adapter 1 Mounting Kit 1 User Instructions* 1 Grounding Information Card Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
CE250A User Manual Contents EMC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . .
CE250A User Manual Appendix Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CE250A User Manual About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CE250A system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its front and back panel components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, describes how to set up your installation.
CE250A User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in. [] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. 1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps. ♦ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CE250A KVM Extender 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.
CE250A User Manual Features Cat 5 (or higher) cable to connect the Local and Remote Units – up to 150 m apart Dual console operation – control your system from both the local and remote PS/2 keyboard, mouse and monitor consoles Pushbutton selection of the active console High resolution video – up to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz Supports VGA, SVGA, and Multisync monitors – local monitor supports DDC; DDC2; DDC2B Supports Microsoft Intellimouse and the scrolling wheel on most mice Automatic gain control
Chapter 1. Introduction Requirements Console 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 keyboard A PS/2 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. You must use the same brand and model of mouse on both the local and remote units.
CE250A User Manual Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Windows Linux UNIX Novell RedHat 7.1 and higher SuSE 9.0 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher AIX 4.3, 5L (5.2, 5.3) FreeBSD 4.2, 4.5 Netware 6.
Chapter 1. Introduction Components CE250AL (Local Unit) Front View 1 2 # Description 3 4 5 Function 1 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. 2 KVM Port The KVM cable that links the CE250AL to your computer plugs in here. Only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be used.* 3 Remote LED 4 Local LED The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units.
CE250A User Manual CE250AR (Remote Unit) Front View 1 2 # 6 Description 3 Function 1 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. 2 On Line LED 3 Power LED These LEDs indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote units. See CE250AR (Remote Unit), page 16, for details.
Chapter 1. Introduction CE250AL / CE250AR Rear View 1 # Description 2 3 4 5 Function 1 Power Jack The cable from the DC Power Adapter plugs into this jack.* 2 Mouse Port The console mice plug into these ports. 3 Keyboard Port The console keyboards plugs into these ports. 4 Link Port The Cat 5 cable that connects the Remote and Local units plugs into this connector. 5 Video Port The console monitors plug into these ports.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 17. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be installing has been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the CE250AL and CE250AR can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1.
CE250A User Manual 2. Use the screws you just removed to attach the mounting bracket that came with your package to the unit: 3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Grounding To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use a grounding wire to ground both units by connecting one end of the wire to the grounding terminal, and the other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. 2. Make sure that the computer that the CE250AL connects to and the monitor that the CE250AR connects to are properly grounded. STP Cable (Cat 5 or higher) up to 150 m 3.
CE250A User Manual (Continued from previous page.) 4. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local and remote units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire. Solder this wire to the RJ-45 connector as shown in the diagram below: b) The second method is to use the STP cable shielding for grounding.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Connecting Up Refer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers of the steps), as you perform these steps: 1. Plug the cables from the local console devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse), into their ports on the rear panel of the Local Unit (CE250AL). 2. Plug the SPHD end of the KVM cable supplied with this unit into the KVM port on the front panel of the CE250AL.
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Chapter 3 Operation Operating Modes The CE250A KVM Extender has two operating modes: Local and Remote, as described in the table below: Mode Description Local Only the local console has KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) access. The remote console’s monitor is blank, and the remote console’s keyboard and mouse input is disabled. Local / Remote Both the local and remote consoles can have KVM access. However, they cannot both have access at the same time.
CE250A User Manual LED Display The CE250A Local and Remote Units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, below: CE250AL (Local Unit) Operating Mode LED Local Local Remote Auto Lights to indicate that the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). Lights when the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). The LED is Off Lights when the remote console is active (the Local LED is out).
Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. This device is for indoor use only. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. Do not use the device near water. Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
CE250A User Manual extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or un-interruptible power supply (UPS). Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots.
Appendix Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://support.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iii. North America Email Support Online Technical Support support@aten-usa.com Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support http://www.aten-usa.
CE250A User Manual Specifications Function CE250AL Console Selection Connectors Console Ports 1 x Pushbutton KB 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Purple) Video 1 x HDB-15 F Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN F (Green) KVM Ports 1 x SPHD-15 F Power Emulation 1 x RJ-45 Local 1 (Green) Remote 1 Green) N/A N/A 1 Green) On Line N/A 1 Green) Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz (150 m) DDC; DDC2; DDC2B* Power Consumption DC 5.0V; 1.25W (max.) Operating Temp. 0–50ºC Storage Temp.
Appendix TP Wiring Diagram and Pin Assignments PAIR 3 Pin Assignment 1 /V OUT B 2 V OUT B 3 /V OUT G W-O O W-G Bl W-Bl G W-Br Br 4 /V OUT R JACK POSITIONS 5 V OUT R 6 V OUT G 7 /DO 8 DO PAIR 2 PAIR 1 PAIR 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 T568B AT&T 258A 7 8 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. Trails and smearing on the screen.
CE250A User Manual 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.
Index C CE250AL Front View, 5 Rear View, 7 CE250AR Front View, 6 Rear View, 7 Components, 5 CE250AL Front View, 5 CE250AR Front View, 6 Rear View, 7 Connecting Up, 13 G Grounding, 11 I Installation Connecting Up, 13 Grounding, 11 L LED Display CE250AL, 16 CE250AR, 16 Limited Warranty, 22 M Mode Selection, 15 Registration, iv Operating Modes, 15 R Rack mounting, 9 Rear View, 7 Requirements Cables, 3 Operating Systems, 4 OS Support, 4 RoHS, ii S Safety Instructions General, 17 SJ/T 11364-2006, iii Spec
