System information

KVM in the paper industry ►
Optimised working conditions in control rooms
Producing paper requires up to 60 steps that
need to be constantly monitored. Due to the
rough production environment, valuable compu-
ter equipment needs to be stored in clean and
cool technology rooms.
From here, KVM extender systems like DVIVision
extend the computer signals to the workplaces.
KVM extenders consist of a transmitter, the
computer module, and a receiver, the user mo-
dule (for example DVIVision-CPU and DVIVIsion-
CON). The computer module is placed close to
the computer and picks up the standard inter-
faces keyboard, video, mouse as well as audio,
USB and RS232. The counterpart of the compu-
ter module – the user module DVIVision-CON – is
placed in the control room of the paper mill. From
here, users can access the remote computer.
Cabling is done over existing cable structures.
When several computers are removed from the
office using KVM extenders, TradeSwitches to
extend keyboard/mouse signals are the ideal so-
lution to create a multi-monitor console.
With a KM switch, users can operate up to eight
computers with only one set of keyboard/mouse.
Video signals are not processed. From their mul-
ti-monitor workstations, users are able to moni-
tor multiple processes on different screens and,
if necessary, react within seconds.
Switching between computers is carried out
over hotkeys, buttons or via the new, user-friend-
ly CrossDisplay-Switching. This feature allows
users to switch between computers connected
to the TradeSwitch simply by moving the mouse.
The mouse acts as if on a “virtual desktop” and
can be moved seamlessly across the connected
displays. Moving the cursor from the active to
another display, the keyboard-mouse focus au-
tomatically switches to the connected computer.
Advantages of applying KVM
Operating computers without any delays
Monitoring all processes and sequences in
real-time
Reducing maintenance costs since all com-
puters can be accessed from one central
location
Reducing downtimes by placing the equip-
ment in clean server racks
Facilitating operation through simple plug
and play devices
Real-time monitoring of system statuses
always possible; defined thresholds warn
users before any issues can lead to unsche-
duled system downtime.
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