LINDY CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC Installation and Use Part 32251 Model LINDY CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC CPU Switch Smart - Installation and Use First Edition (January 2002) Part Number 32251 © 2002 LINDY Electronics Ltd.
GB USA Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear of the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. LINDY 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse combination cables are recommended for convenience. Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the GREY port on the rear of the CPU Switch Smart. OPERATION GUIDE SUMMARY The CPU Switch Smart's default configuration is suitable for most systems.
D Kurzanleitung Installation & Betrieb EIGENSCHAFTEN Am LINDY CPU Switch SMART SUN-MAC-PC können auch im gemischten Betrieb Rechner aus verschiedenen Welten gleichzeitig betrieben werden. So können sowohl SUN Rechner mit Mini-DIN-8 Tastatur/Maus (sowie mit zukünftigen USB Schnittstellen) und VGA (HD-15 oder 13W3) Anschluss betrieben werden, wie auch gleichzeitig PCs mit USB, PS/2 und VGA sowie moderne MACs mit USB und VGA.
ZUSAMMENFASSUNG DES HANDBUCHES Die Voreinstellungen (Defaultkonfiguration) des CPU Switch SMART ist für die meisten Einsatzzwecke geeignet. Der CPU Switch SMART SUN-MAC-PC kann über die angeschlossenen Rechner mit Strom versorgt werden. Beim Anschluss mehrerer Rechner wird die Stromentnahme auf alle Rechner verteilt, so dass auch das Abschalten einzelner Rechner kein Problem darstellt.
E Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Para mayor comodidad se recomiendan cables combinados 3-en-1 teclado/vídeo/ratón. Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del CPU Switch Smart. RESUMEN DE LA GUÍA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO La configuración por defecto del CPU Switch Smart es adecuada para la mayoría de los sistemas.
F Guide d'installation rapide et mode d'emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports ORANGE à l'arrière du CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Les câbles clavier/vidéo/souris LINDY 3-in-1 sont recommandés pour des raisons pratiques. Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au port GRIS à l'arrière du CPU Switch Smart. MODE D'EMPLOI SOMMAIRE La configuration par défaut du CPU Switch Smart convient à la plupart des systèmes.
GI Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro dell’CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Per facilità consigliamo i cavi LINDY combinati 3-in1 tastiera/video/mouse. Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro dell’CPU Switch Smart. SOMMARIO GUIDA OPERATIVA La configurazione di default dell’CPU Switch Smart è adatta alla maggior parte dei sistemi.
About this manual CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC - Installation and Use First edition (January 2002) Part No. 32251 (c) 2002 LINDY www.LINDY.com All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, LINDY assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. We reserve the right to change the specifications, functions and circuitry of the product without notice.
Warranty LINDY warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY’s control.
Radio Frequency Energy Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022.
Contents 1. Introduction..................................................................................... 6 1.1 Key features............................................................................................6 1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................8 1.3 Remote controller contents.....................................................................8 1.4 Product information ..........................................................
4. CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC configuration options ............ 32 4.1 Screen saver time delay ........................................................................32 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time .................................................32 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels .....................................33 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ...............................................................35 4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels .
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Your CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC is a very high performance multi-platform keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of computer hardware and software platforms. Stereo speaker and microphone connections add further to the CPU Switch Smart's versatility by enabling you to control several multimedia computers from a single console.
Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup. On SPU models, continuous USB device emulation ensures reliable and quick switching without having to wait several seconds for the USB bus to enumerate. Interface powered operation – CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC draws its power from the connected computers for maximum convenience. Intelligent switching feature enables users to switch between all ports or just the active ports.
Keyboard, mouse and CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. All ports are active simultaneously – all computers may all be booted at the same time. Keyboard data flowing through the CPU Switch Smart is kept in its "native" format which enables the additional keys on enhanced keyboards to be supported. Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality.
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Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory) Figure 4 - Rear view of CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PCInstallation and Use Page 10
2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to each of your computers. These cables are specially constructed for use with the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC and may be purchased from your CPU Switch Smart SUNMAC-PC supplier. Cable specifications and part codes are given in appendix A. A suitable keyboard. Supported types are: 1) A Sun keyboard with an 8 pin mini-DIN connector (recommended if you are going to connect any Sun computers to the MP).
You may also need one or more of the following adapters. These adapters may be obtained from your CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC supplier and other good retailers. Video adapter - 13W3 male connector to 15 pin D-type connector (LINDY part code: 70127) If you have a Sun computer with an older style 13W3 video connector then you will need an adapter to convert this to the 15 way D-type format.
Use of PS/2 and RS232 style mice with the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC All of the mouse connections from CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to PCs support either a PS/2 or an RS232 mouse. CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC automatically converts from the PS/2 mouse commands to RS232 serial mouse commands. Serial mice types are selected by using an adapter as described in Appendix A. The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC will operate without a mouse connected if you do not wish to use one. 2.
Figure 5 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC cables.
To connect PCs with serial mouse connections and AT style keyboard connections use the PC cable together with the adapters specified in appendix A. If you have an existing 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapter that came with a mouse it may not be suitable for use with the CPU Switch Smart as there are several different standard wiring configurations for these adapters.
The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC is now ready for use and will start to operate as soon as one of the attached PCs is powered on. If you are connecting to PCs using cables that are longer than 5 metres or are cascading the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to another CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC you will need to use the optional power adapter. When using the optional power adapter, ensure that it is connected to the mains and powering the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC before you switch on the connected computers.
The options may be changed whilst the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC is in configure mode. You may enter configure mode at initial power on or whilst the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC is running: To enter configure mode at power on: Switch off all the attached computers and the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. Hold down the front panel key whilst powering on the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MACPC.
2.7 Summary of CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC configuration options Full details of each of the configuration options and their uses are given in section 4.
T5 - 15 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T6 - 20 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T7 - 30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T8 - 60 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port U1 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (default) (CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs) U2 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC channels are not switchable using 3 button m
P - Sets password - see section 4.6 for instructions. E - Exits configure mode and returns the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to normal operation mode. 2.8 Resetting the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC without disconnecting your devices The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC draws its power from the connected computers and therefore may only be fully powered down when all the connected computers have been switched off or disconnected.
Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of the connected computers. These settings are automatically restored to the shared keyboard and mouse when the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC channel is switched thus ensuring maximum software compatibility. The keyboard num, caps and scroll lock states are an obvious example of this process. 2.
restore lost mouse movement using the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC's mouse restoration functions. Mouse restoration functions should be used with care as unpredictable results may occur if the wrong mouse type is selected. If in doubt restore the mouse by powering down the PC normally. Standard PS/2 mouse data uses a different data format to IntelliMouse data and so two reset functions are provided on the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC.
5) Test the mouse movement by moving the mouse a short distance. F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function 2.12 Upgrading the CPU Switch Smart's flash memory The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC uses flash memory technology which enables the firmware code to be upgraded by the user. Upgrades are performed by connecting a PC's serial port to the CPU Switch Smart's options port and running an upgrade program on the PC.
Step 3 - Ensure that the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC is powered on and displays 'u' Ensure that the CPU Switch Smart is powered on. It is normally possible to upgrade the CPU Switch Smart when it is powered from a single computer. The upgrade program monitors the CPU Switch Smart's voltage and will not allow an upgrade to be performed if the voltage is insufficient.
3) A data file that tells the upgrade program (AVMP.EXE) which binary code files to download to the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC and where to put each file. Theoretically this DAT file can be modified so that only certain processors are upgraded but do not do this unless specifically instructed by LINDY technical support. e.g. MP129SPU.DAT Like the code files, the first two digits represent the product type (e.g. MP is CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC). The next three digits represent the version number (e.g.
During the upgrade the display will show an upper case U and the dot will flash to show that the upgrade is in progress. Step 5 - Complete the upgrade process When the upgrade program reports that the upgrade process is complete, reset the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to start normal operation. This may be done by powering off the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC or by using the reset switch located on the underside of the CPU Switch Smart.
IMPORTANT NOTE The upgrade programs are DOS based to enable compatibility with the widest range of operating systems. They run efficiently on DOS, Windows 3.X, Workgroups, 95, 98, ME and Windows NT. The upgrades will take approximately 10 minutes but vary slightly according to the SmartView model and the speed of the PC. Upgrades run from PCs using Windows 2000 will take very substantially longer due to the way that this operating system handles the DOS programs.
3. Using the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC This section explains the general operation of the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product. 3.1 Power on status At power on the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC selects computer 1 and displays '1'. If a password has been set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC will remain locked until a valid password is entered. 3.
and display, but can be located remotely from the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. This is particularly useful in applications where the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC is located away from the desktop. The remote controller can be conveniently attached to your keyboard with a couple of Velcro strips to give instant channel information and key control. 3.3 Status display The status display usually shows the currently selected port.
3.4 Keyboard hotkey control CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC can be conveniently controlled by selecting channel, autoscan mode or security locking from the keyboard. All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key. By default, the two hotkeys are ‘CTRL’ and ‘ALT’, although other combinations can be selected by reconfiguring the hotkeys (see section 4.4).
Examples of common hotkey sequences (assuming CTRL + ALT hotkey option): To select channel 2: press ba2 release 2ba To 'tab through' channels: press ba v release v press v release v press v release vba 3.5 Mouse control Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse.
4. CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC configuration options All the options described in this section are entered in CPU Switch Smart SUNMAC-PC configure mode - see section 2.6 for instructions on entering configure mode. 4.1 Screen saver time delay CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC contains a programmable screen saver which will blank the display after the set time delay with no keyboard or mouse activity. Simply typing at the keyboard or moving the mouse will re-enable the display.
L1 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC only locks on to active ports during autoscanning (default) L2 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports T1 - 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port (default) T2 - 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T3 - 7 seconds
should select options U3 or U5. The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC supports ‘Internet Mice’ that are compatible with the Microsoft IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other scroll control and sometimes have additional buttons. Examples are: Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse + Logitech MouseMan+ Genius NetMouse Genius NetMouse Pro Standard PS/2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice can be connected to the control port.
4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination The keyboard hotkey combination is used to change a channel, set autoscan mode or secure the product (so that the password needs to be typed before it can be used again). The following keyboard hotkey combinations can be selected. These hotkey combinations are used together with the command keys to trigger the required CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC function.
brief display of the digit ‘1’, then F2f F2f will be a brief display of the digit ‘2’, then F3f F3f will be a brief display of the digit ‘9’. You can reset all of the configured options back to the factory default states by typing F8f F8f. Use options F5f F5f and F6f F6f to restore mouse function on disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections.
to a safe. The key strokes are not case sensitive and can include all the keys on the keyboard (except ctrl, alt, shift and enter). Consequently the following 'password' would be valid: oFRED g 4.8 Cascade query code The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PCs use a special ‘query code’ to detect whether or not they are connected to another CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC. By default your CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC uses query code AD.
fitted with a feature that ensures that the mouse can never operate at a very slow rate regardless of such interactions. This feature is activated using the following options: L5 – Allow the mouse to run at any speed (default) L6 – Don't allow the mouse to run at very slow speeds 4.10 Sun keyboard type The CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC interrogates any attached Sun keyboard to find out its country code / type setting. This is then communicated back to any attached Sun computer.
When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type ‘E’ followed by (return) to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on.
Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain computers and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables. A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to CPU Switch Smart SUN-MACPC All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC.
A2. CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to computers 1 to 4 Cables for connection to PCs: When used without the optional power adapter, cables to PCs may be up to 5 metres long. With the optional power adapter the cables may be extended up to 30 metres using standard extension cables. Video extension cables should be good quality with a coaxial construction and should support the DDC (Display Data Channel) signals (pins 12 and 15 on the 15-way video connector).
Cables for connection to Sun computers with 8-pin keyboard/mouse connectors: When used without the optional power adapter, cables to Sun computers with 8 pin mini-DIN keyboard/mouse connectors may be up to 5 metres long. With the optional power adapter the cables may be extended up to 30 metres using standard extension cables.
Cables for connection to computers with USB keyboard/mouse connections: Part code 39256 39258 Description Cable for USB-enabled computers with audio Cable for USB-enabled computers with audio CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PCInstallation and Use Length 2 metres 5 metres Page 43
Adapters: 70058 mouse adapter - This is required if you wish to connect a computer that has a 9-pin serial mouse connection: Cables should be no longer than 30 metres. NOTE - There are several common wiring specifications for 6-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial adapters.
70130 keyboard adapter - If your PC has a 5-pin DIN AT style keyboard connector you will need a PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter 6-pin mini-DIN female to 5-pin DIN male. 70127 video adapter - If your Sun computer has a 13W3 video connector then you will need to fit a 15-way D-type to 13W3 video adapter onto the end of the Sun cable.
A.3 Flash upgrade cable connection The cable connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC to allow flash upgrades. Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem: Mouse causes channel to change. Action: Some cheaper mice are not fully compatible with the CPU Switch Smart SUN-MAC-PC and can lose data causing the channel to be changed (if mouse switching of channels is enabled).
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