GB USA A PDF version of this manual may be downloaded from: www.lindy.com Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION Power off all your computers and connect them to the LIGHT GREEN ports on the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. LINDY 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse combination cables are recommended for convenience. Suitable individual standard keyboard, video and mouse cables are also widely available.
D Komplette Handbuchversion Deutsche ist herunterladbar von: www.lindy.com Kurzhandbuch, Einführung FEATURES Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART unterstützt Monitorauflösungen bis 1900x1440 bis 75Hz sowie DDC Monitorerkennung. Der LINDY CPU Switch benötigt bei Kabellängen unter 5m kein Netzteil. Werden größere Kabellängen benötigt, so sollte ein optional erhältliches Netzteil verwendet werden; hiermit können in den meisten Fällen auch noch Kabellängen bis 20m realisiert werden.
SPEZIELLE EIGENSCHAFTEN Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART ist Flash-uprgradable. Die Firmware ist damit an zukünftige neue Hardware prinzipiell anpassbar. Der LINDY CPU Switch kann kaskadiert werden. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART hat ein robustes Metallgehäuse für hohe Stabilität und optimale EMV Abschirmung. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART unterstützt sowohl Desktop, Tower als auch Notebook PCs, RS6000, DEC Alpha und Silicon Graphics Workstations.
E Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos VERDE CLARO en la parte posterior del LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Para mayor comodidad se recomiendan cables combinados 3-en-1 teclado/vídeo/ratón. También están ampliamente disponibles cables individuales normales adecuados para el teclado, el vídeo y el ratón. Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto VERDE OSCURO en la parte posterior del LINDY CPU Switch Smart.
F Téléchargez une version Français complète de ce manuel : www.lindy.com Guide d’installation rapide et mode d’emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports VERT CLAIR à l'arrière du LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Les câbles clavier/vidéo/souris Adder 3in-1 sont recommandés pour des raisons pratiques. Des câbles clavier, vidéo et souris standard se trouvent également facilement sur le marché.
I Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte VERDE CHIARO sul retro del LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Per facilità consigliamo i cavi LINDY combinati 3-in-1 tastiera/video/mouse. Sono pure disponibili cavi mouse, video e tastiera standard individuali adatti. Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta VERDE SCURO sul retro del LINDY CPU Switch Smart.
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About this manual LINDY CPU Switch Smart - Installation and Use Third edition (June 2001) (c) 2001 LINDY Electronics Ltd. Part No. LY0039/3 www.lindy.com Part No. 32298 Part No. 32299 LINDY CPU Switch Smart 2 Port LINDY CPU Switch Smart 4 Port All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, LINDY Electronics Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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Warranty LINDY Electronics Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year 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 B 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 .................................................................................. 7 1.3 Remote controller contents.................................................................... 7 1.4 Product information ..........................................................
applications .......................................................................................... 25 4. LINDY CPU Switch Smart configuration options ........................ 27 4.1 Screen saver time delay ....................................................................... 27 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ................................................ 27 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels .................................... 28 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination .............
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Your LINDY CPU Switch Smart is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. 1.1 Key features Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup.
Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options. Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel mice. Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems. Keyboard, mouse and LINDY CPU Switch Smart resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive.
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2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the LINDY CPU Switch Smart to each of your PC keyboard, video and mouse ports. Cable specifications are given in appendix A. (You do not need to connect a mouse cable if you are not using the mouse). A monitor with a standard VGA/SVGA (15 pin) connector that will work when connected directly to each of your PCs. LINDY CPU Switch Smart supports low and high resolution monitors. A standard AT or PS/2 style keyboard.
2.2 Mounting the LINDY CPU Switch Smart The LINDY CPU Switch Smart has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the LINDY CPU Switch Smart on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals. 2.
connected computers. Failure to switch the LINDY CPU Switch Smart and computers on in the correct order can lead to the mouse and/or keyboard not being recognised by the computers when they are switched on. 2.4 ‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter The LINDY CPU Switch Smart draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables.
keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected. Do not release the key until the LINDY CPU Switch Smart displays ’C’ to show that it has entered configure mode. To enter configure mode whilst the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is running: Hold down the front panel key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows ‘C’. In configure mode, options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number followed by (return).
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L7 - Cascade query code = AD (default) L8 - Cascade query code = EF 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 autoscan delay time before switching to next port T4 - 10 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port 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 befor
F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is ) followed by NOT O) F2 - Display firmware second digit F3 - Display firmware third digit F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function F8 - RESET all configurations to default settings. (Display confirms with ’r’). P - Sets password - see section 4.6 for instructions. E - Exits configure mode and returns the LINDY CPU Switch Smart to normal operation mode. 2.
system which allows you to disconnect and re-connect the shared mouse without powering down the system (although this is generally not advisable) - see section 2.10 for details. Keyboard and mouse mode switching - The LINDY CPU Switch Smart keeps a log of the keyboard and mouse mode and resolution settings requested by each of the connected PCs.
On many PCs, mouse movement will be lost if the PS/2 mouse is unplugged and plugged back in whilst the PC is running. Mouse movement can then only be restored by rebooting the PC. This is because the mouse drivers only setup and enable the mouse when the PC is initially booted.
) I 4) Exit from configure mode by typing ( I 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 LINDY flash memory The LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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 LINDY’s options port and running an upgrade program on the PC.
you may reset the LINDY CPU Switch Smart by powering off all the attached computers and removing the optional power adapter. Step 4 - Ensure that the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is powered on Ensure that the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is powered on.
You may check the new firmware version by entering configure mode and using the firmware version query function.
Some useful issues to bear in mind when performing flash upgrades The upgrade program rewrites the LINDY CPU Switch Smart’s firmware code. If the upgrade process is interrupted then the LINDY CPU Switch Smart will have invalid code and will not be able to operate. It is therefore good practice to ensure that the upgrade process is always fully completed. A partial or failed upgrade may be rectified by performing another upgrade.
3. Using the LINDY CPU Switch Smart This section explains the general operation of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product. 3.1 Power on status At power on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart selects computer 1 and displays ’1’. If a password has been set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the LINDY CPU Switch Smart will remain locked until a valid password is entered. 3.
3.3 Status display The status display usually shows the currently selected port. If autoscan mode is selected, the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise direction interspersed with a display of the currently selected channel. If LINDY CPU Switch Smart has been locked, ‘P’ will be displayed until a valid password has been typed to unlock the unit. Data flow from the mouse or keyboard causes the dot to flash.
3.4 Keyboard hotkey control LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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 ED release ED To ’tab through’ channels: press ED Y release Y pressY release Y press Y release YED 3.5 Mouse control Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse.
3.6 RS232 control LINDY CPU Switch Smart can be controlled by a remote RS232 device. To select a channel the data rate of the sending device must be set to 1200 baud, 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. No handshaking is used by the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Simply send the character for the channel which needs to be selected, for example ASCII ‘1’ (hex code 31) will select channel 1, ASCII ‘2’ (hex code 32) will select channel 2 and so on.
A typical cascade of two LINDY CPU Switch Smarts 3.8 Synchronising LINDY CPU Switch Smarts for multiple video head applications Multiple LINDY CPU Switch Smarts may be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Synchronised operation is useful for applications that require multiple video signals to be switched together. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads.
channel if it receives the same command on its serial interface. Consequently, by linking the serial interfaces a master unit may be made to automatically switch a daisy chain of slaved units as shown in the diagram below. The slave units will require the optional power adapters because they cannot draw their power from the video link alone.
4. LINDY CPU Switch Smart configuration options All the options described in this section are entered in LINDY CPU Switch Smart configure mode - see section 2.6 for instructions on entering configure mode. 4.1 Screen saver time delay LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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 only locks on to active ports during autoscanning (default) L2 - CPU Switch Smart locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - CPU Switch powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - CPU Switch Smart 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 autoscan delay time before switching to next port
The LINDY CPU Switch Smart 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. You may configure your CPUs using Microsoft PS/2 or IntelliMouse drivers in any combination as required.
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 function. The left and right shift key combination is particularly suitable for extended keyboards where additional keys can be programmed to act as a combination of other keys. Such keyboards are supplied with many Gateway 2000 computers.
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F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is ) followed by NOT O) F2 - Display firmware second digit F3 - Display firmware third digit F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F8 - Reset all configurations to factory default settings. An ‘r’ will show briefly on the display to confirm that the reset has been completed. 4.
4.8 Cascade query code The LINDY CPU Switch Smarts use a special ‘query code’ to detect whether or not they are connected to another LINDY CPU Switch Smart. By default your LINDY CPU Switch Smart uses query code AD. LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD (another range of keyboard / mouse / video switches from LINDY Technology) units with firmware versions less than 1.09 used query code EF.
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4.10 Exit configure mode 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 PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables. A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to LINDY CPU Switch Smart All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart.
have these DDC lines connected. Keyboard and PS/2 mice - 6 pin mini-DIN male connector to 6 pin mini-DIN male connector with all lines connected straight through (1-1,2-2 etc.). If the PC has a 5pin 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 (readily available). For ‘interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter the cables should be no longer than 5 metres (see section 2.4 for more details).
Recommended cables: 3-in-1 keyboard, video and mouse combination cable - For convenience, neatness and high video quality we recommend the LINDY brand 3-in-1 combination cables. These cables are constructed with tri-coax video links to ensure that high video quality is maintained. They also support DDC signalling and are colour coded in PC99 specification colours for your convenience. These match the colours used on the back of your LINDY CPU Switch Smart and most modern PCs.
A.4 Flash upgrade cable connection The cable connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the LINDY CPU Switch Smart to allow flash upgrades. A.5 RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments The cable connections shown below are to connect two LINDY CPU Switch Smarts together for synchronised operation (see section 3.
Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem: Poor video quality with smearing fuzziness or ripple. Action: Use screened coaxial video cables to connect your devices. Problem: Mouse does not move cursor on screen. Action: Ensure that the mouse and computer are both connected to LINDY CPU Switch Smart before power is connected and ensure that the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is powered on before the attached computer.
Action: Change the mouse driver to a Microsoft mouse driver or take the action recommended in section 4.9 of this manual.
