Installation guide
Specifications Part No’s 1018-108 1018-116 Switches SCOUTutp 8 port Switch SCOUTutp 16 port Switch 2364-01P 2364-01U 2364-01S CPU Adaptors SCOUTutp PS/2 CPU adapter SCOUTutp USB CPU adapter SCOUTutp SUN CPU adapter SCOUTutp Height Width Depth Weight SCOUTutp 8 port 4.15cm / 1.63” 21.5cm / 8.46” 12.20cm / 4.80” 0.92 kg / 2.0 lb SCOUTutp 16 port 4.15cm / 1.63” 21.5cm / 8.46” 12.20cm / 4.80” 0.92 kg / 2.
SCOUTutp Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SCOUTutp KVM Switch. This product will ensure easy and accurate control over 8 – 16 PCs from a single console. The SCOUTutp is compatible with PS/2, USB and SUN style computers with its specific adapters. It has keyboard and mouse emulation for error free bootups and supports a wide variety of mice including the Microsoft Intellimouse. The SCOUTutp supports high resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 without any deterioration of the image quality.
Using the SCOUTutp Note: Before switching your computers on, please configure non PS/2 computers emulation type in the OSD! The SCOUTutp provides three possibilities to select the desired computer. You may use either the Select button on the unit, the keyboard Hot Key commands or take advantage of the OSD (OnScreen-Display). You may notice that the mouse cannot be used for around 1 second when the SCOUTutp switches to another computer.
General Settings Select General and press ENTER , the General Settings window will appear. From this window you can do the following: Security The OSD comes with an advanced password security system with 3 different security levels. Each security level has different access rights to the system and have are limited in number as shown below.
Ports PORTS SETTINGS In the Settings window navigate to the Ports line and press ENTER. The Ports Settings window appears. Name (Editing the computer name) In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characters. To erase a character you have to select it and then press the Space Bar. Blank spaces remain in place of the character. To erase an entire line place the cursor at the beginning of the line and press the space bar until the line is erased.
Typing 9 9 9 in the T/O column disables the Timeout function. Typing 0 0 0 – the Timeout function works immediately. We recommend a T/O setting of at least 10 seconds. Typing 9 9 9 in the SCN column displays the screen for 999 seconds. Typing 0 0 0 – the computer screen is skipped. Users In the Settings window navigate to the Users line and press Enter . The Users Settings window appears. Turn on the Security feature (under OSD Settings) to configure any Users Settings. There are 3 different access levels.
Moving the label – F6 Position the OSD label anywhere on the screen. To position the OSD label from the Main window, navigate to the desired computer using the Up and Down arrow keys. Press F6 . The selected screen image and Identification label will appear. Use the arrow keys to move the label to the desired position. Press Esc to save and exit. Using the Control software As an alternative to the OSD you can operate the SCOUTutp system with the Control software located on the Marketing & Documentation CD.
Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system, check that: The Serial download cable is connected to the computer’s and SCOUTutp IP Manager’s serial ports. The Com Port Settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port exit and re-start the Control software. The View menu From the View menu choose one of the following: -All computers, or only active switched on computers.
Password protection When the SCOUTutp system is password protected, the Control software behaves in exactly the same way as the OSD. You must type in the required password to access the Control software. The access you gain depends on the security status –. To change the security access, close and reopen the Control software, and type in the different passwords.
Single computer Settings To see all the Settings of a single computer, right click the computer icon. The Settings appear as in the figure below. Note! There is no Select box to check. Loading a saved configuration To load a saved configuration: From the File menu choose Open.
Verifying the version numbers Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have. The OSD version number To verify the OSD version number: 1. Open the SCOUTutp Switch Update program. 2. In the Switch Unit box, check the OSD option. 3. Click F/W Version the version number appears in the Switch box. The H/W Version button is greyed out, as there is no hardware relevant to the OSD. The SCOUTutp Manager version number To verify the SCOUTutp version number: 1.
Resetting the Switch or ADAPTOR units To reset the Switch or ADAPTOR units: 1. For the Switch, check the SCOUTutp Switch option in the Switch Unit box. 2. For the Adaptors, check one or more Adaptors in the ADAPTOR Units box. 3. From the Options menu choose Advanced / Reset. The units reset. The system should now be operational. Troubleshooting tips When using Firmware Update software you may sometimes get a Communication Error message.
NOTE: The USB ADAPTOR stores these settings in their own internal memory so even if you unplug, power down, or move them to another computer, the settings will not be lost. The following table illustrates how the W and R settings change key assignments on a PS/2 keyboard.
Service Information Technical Support If you cannot determine the nature of a problem, please call Daxten and ask for Technical Support. If possible, call from a phone located near the unit, as we may be able to solve your problem directly over the phone. If we cannot solve your problem, and determine that the fault is in the unit, we will issue a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number that must appear on the outside of all returned products.
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