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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Features GETTING STARTED Vista models Package contents Locating the unit Cable requirements VISTA HARDWARE The front panel The rear panel, models 1018-04, 1017-08, 1018-08 Installation Step 1. Connecting the monitor, keyboard, and mouse Step 2. Connecting the CPUs Step 3. Powering up the system Step 4.
FIGURES, TABLES AND APPENDICES Figure 1. Vista Cables ......................................................................................... 3 Figure 2. Vista 4 port front panel, model 1018-04 ............................................... 4 Figure 3. Vista 8 port front panel, model 1017-08, 1018-08 ................................ 4 Figure 4. Vista rear panel, Model 1018-04 .......................................................... 5 Figure 5. Vista rear panel, model KVL-8PC............................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Vista. Designed for plug-and-play operation, your new Vista switch simplifies your job by helping you organize your multiple computer applications. Because Vista lets you use a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse to access several computers, you can significantly reduce your equipment overhead and end keyboard and monitor clutter.
GETTING STARTED To acquaint you with your Vista unit, this manual first describes Vista's front and rear panels. Then follow the installation on page 8, which is a simple step by step description of plugging the cables in and accessing the computers. Vista models This manual describes several different models of Vista, see Table 1 below. The features and commands are similar for the different models. Please disregard the diagrams and text that do not apply to your model.
Most installations use cable no longer than 20 feet in length. Cable length will affect the quality of the video, depending upon which resolution you will be using. You can improve the video resolution and distance by ordering coax cables, see Figure 1 and Appendix C for the part number of the cable. Cables for use with Vista Native To Vista To VGA video card To PC with MiniDin6 PS/2 mouse To PC with MiniDin6 PS/2 keyboard Cable from Vista Native to PC with PS/2 connections.
VISTA HARDWARE The front panel The Vista front panel features five switches and nine LED indicators (4 port model) or nine switches and seventeen LED indicators (8 port model). To familiarize yourself with Vista's controls and indicators, review the illustration and descriptions given below. Figure 2. Vista 4 port front panel, model 1018-04 Figure 3. Vista 8 port front panel, model 1017-08, 1018-08 Table 2.
The rear panel, models 1018-04, 1017-08, 1018-08 Figure 4. Vista rear panel, Model 1018-04 Figure 5. Vista rear panel, model KVL-8PC Table 3. The rear panel, models 1017-08, 1018-04, 1018-08 Panel Label " # $ % ! " ! ! ! ! Connector " " " " Description HD15 female Mini-din-6 female Mini-din-6 female This is where you plug in your computers using straightthrough male to male cables. Use adapter 2085-00S to convert from mini-din6 to din-5 and mini-din6 to DB9 serial.
INSTALLATION Step 1. Connecting the monitor, keyboard, and mouse 1.1 Plug the monitor, keyboard, and mouse cables from your controlling keyboard, monitor and mouse directly into the unit. Step 2. Connecting the CPUs CPU cables connect your computers to the Vista. Each computer requires its own cables, with appropriate connectors for your particular CPU. CPU cables are available from your Dakota dealer or directly from Dakota Computer Solutions. Refer to Figure 1 on page 3 for selecting the proper cable.
Step 3. Powering up the system 3.1 Boot up each of the connected CPUs. Vista emulates all keyboard and mouse functions for automatic boot-up. You do not have to re-boot the CPU, if it is inconvenient. In this case you may need to issue the mode command, see page 11, to have proper keyboard communication. Step 4. Switching from the keyboard Your Vista is now ready for operation using its default settings. Pressing the numbered switch on the front panel will switch to that computer.
OPERATION Vista is simple to operate. Computer selection and function commands are entered from the keyboard. You can also select computers manually from the Vista's front panel by using switches 18. This section details each Vista function. IMPORTANT OPERATION NOTE: To send Vista keyboard commands, you must first press and release the left Control Key (). Pressing and releasing instructs Vista to look for valid commands from the keyboard.
Scan time interval command The scan time interval command sets the time, in seconds, that Vista will pause at each of the computers when scanning. The default setting is 5 seconds. To set another interval, press and release the left Control Key, type "T", enter the new scan time interval (in seconds), and press . Remember to use the upper numeric keys, not the numeric keypad to the right. Follow with the Keep command to save the setting. Mode command Vista supports PC keyboard modes 1, 2, and 3.
Typematic value command The typematic setting is used to adjust the user preference of the way the keyboard acts when holding a key down to repeat the key, such as when moving a cursor across a line. The rate is the speed at which the keys are sent in keys/second. The delay is the wait time in milliseconds after the key is initially pressed, before additional keystrokes are sent.
Maximum computers command This command tells the Vista system the total number of computers connected. It is used so that computer scanning can bypass unused ports on the unit. For example with an eight-port unit if no computers were connected to ports 7 and 8 you could scan computers 1-6 and bypass 7 and 8. To issue the command press and release the left Control Key, type "P", enter the total number of computers, and press .
Keep command The Keep command saves the current state of the Vista's custom settings. These settings are scan enable, scan interval, each CPU's mode and keyboard LED state, maximum computers, the keyboard typematic value, and the mouse translation for each CPU. These settings are saved in non-volatile memory and become the power-up settings. To enter the command, press and release the left Control Key, then type "K".
Reset to factory default The settings that have been previously set and saved in non-volatile memory can be returned to their factory default settings. This can be useful when the unit is being moved to a new installation or to put the settings into a known condition for troubleshooting. To perform this operation, hold in the "1" and the "2" membrane buttons on the front panel and press and release the "reset" button. At least one CPU must be correctly connected to the unit, so that the unit can be powered.
KEYBOARD COMMAND SUMMARY To enter any keyboard command, first press and release the left Control Key, represented by . Then enter the command followed by any parameters you wish to specify. The number of the port you wish to switch to is an example of a valid parameter. Letter commands are not case sensitive, and are shown in upper case for clarity only. Do not use the shift key in the command. Do not use the numeric keypad to enter any commands.
version some sort of command prompt to receive value. Keep settings K Tells Vista to save current scan state and custom settings of commands shown below. Scan time interval T nn Sets the time, in seconds, that Vista will pause at each port when scanning. where nn = time in seconds from 1-15 seconds Set keyboard mode and computer type Select port, then enter command: M n where n = 1, 2, or 3 Note: Follow with Keep command. Sets PC's keyboard mode.
APPENDIX A. FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Settings Default Scan enable Scan Time Interval Caps/Numlock/Scroll PC keyboard Mode Typematic Value Mouse translation Off 5 seconds Numlock On 2 43 (Rate=10.9 chars/sec, delay=500millisec.) 0 (PS/2 mouse output) APPENDIX B. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SIZE WEIGHT ENVIRONMENT INPUT POWER CPU CONNECTORS VIDEO CONNECTOR KEYBOARD CONNECTOR PS/2 MOUSE CONNECTOR CHASSIS CONTROLS INDICATORS 13.2"W x 1.75" x 4.5"D 3 lb. 0 to 55°C.
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