CS-PENT CompuSwitch PENT ® User Guide Release 1.0 Copyright © 2006 Raritan Computer, Inc.
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Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: • Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration. • Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. • Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup UPS, power the computer, monitor and appliance off the supply.
CONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 Product Overview........................................................................................................ 1 Product Photos............................................................................................................ 1 Product Features......................................................................................................... 2 Package Contents.........
ii FIGURES Figures Figure 1 CS-PENT 2 Unit............................................................................................................................. 1 Figure 2 CS-PENT 4 Unit............................................................................................................................. 1 Figure 3 CS-PENT 8 Unit.............................................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Product Overview Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan’s CompuSwitch-PENT, which enables efficient control of multiple computers, any combination of PC/ATs, and PS/2s, from only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The 8-channel model connects and controls up to 8 computers, the 4-channel model connects and controls up to 4 computers, and the 2-channel model connects and controls 2 computers.
2 CS-PENT USER GUIDE Product Features • • • • • • Dedicated keyboard and mouse emulators to ensure automatic booting and proper operation of each computer VGA, SVGA, and XGA high resolution video support Simple operation either from the CompuSwitch-PENT front panel SCAN function to automatically cycle through all channels at a selectable scan rate from 1 to 16 seconds by using push buttons on the front panel SKIP function to automatically bypass channels without a powered computer connected Easy-to-manag
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 3 Chapter 2: Installation Initial Configuration Begin by connecting one computer, and once proper operation is confirmed, proceed to connecting any additional computers. Important: Make certain all computers are powered OFF before starting installation. 1. Plug the monitor, keyboard, and PS/2 mouse into the ports marked VGA MONITOR, PS/2 or AT KEYBOARD, and PS/2 MOUSE on the CompuSwitch-PENT rear panel.
4 CS-PENT USER GUIDE 4. Power ON the connected computer. On the CS-PENT front panel, the light above the [SKIP] button will be ON, and the light above the connected channel button number will also be ON, indicating that CS-PENT is powered ON. Note: CS-PENT is automatically powered ON as soon as at least one connected computer is manually powered ON. 5. The video from the connected computer will be displayed on the monitor. When boot-up is complete, check keyboard and mouse operation.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION 5 Chapter 3: Operation Overview You can operate CS-PENT using the buttons on its front panel. The lights on the front panel of the unit indicate the status of operation. Note: Numbered channel buttons have two functions.When the Scan light is OFF, the buttons are used to select channels. When the Scan light is ON, the buttons are used to set scan rate.
6 CS-PENT USER GUIDE Front Panel Operation Select a Channel To select a specific computer for viewing and operation: 1. Be sure the light above the [SCAN] button is OFF (toggle on/off). 2. Press the button (1, 2, …8) corresponding to the desired channel. The light above the button will be ON, and the video from the computer connected to that channel will be displayed. 3. Operate the selected computer using the keyboard and mouse.
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS Appendix A: Specifications Desktop Models CS-PENT 2 2-Channel Model CS-PENT 4 4-Channel Model CS-PENT 8 8-Channel Model 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs. (1.62kg) 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs. (1.62kg) 15.40”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 390mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 4.9 lbs. (2.24kg ) Power Powered by connected computer through the keyboard port: DC Power Input = 6V/1.4 amp.
8 CS-PENT USER GUIDE Cables For each PS/2 Computer (VGA Video, PS/2 K/B, PS/2 Mouse) PART NO. LENGTH CONNECTORS CCP20 2M/6.5ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP40 4M/13ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP60 6M/20ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP90 9M/30ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) For each AT Computer (VGA Video, AT K/B, Serial Mouse) PART NO. LENGTH CONNECTORS CCA20 2M/6.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Appendix B: Troubleshooting SYMPTOM No front panel lights PROBABLE CAUSE Bad connection.
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APPENDIX C: CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET KITS 11 Appendix C: Cable Support Bracket Kits RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PENT 4 CS-PENT 2 or CS-PENT 4 Side Frame (RCS24) Round head screw, M3x8mm Cable Support Bracket Round head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces Figure 12.
12 CS-PENT USER GUIDE RCS8 to CS-PENT 8 CS-PENT 8 Side Frame (RCS8) Round head screw, M3x8mm Cable Support Bracket Round head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces Figure 13.
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