CompuSwitch User’s Manual CS2(R) CS4(R) CS8(R) CS16(R)
CompuSwitch User’s Manual CS2(R) CS4(R) CS8(R) CS16(R) Copyright ©1999 Raritan Computer , Inc. CS16-0D-E, JUNE, 2001 Raritan Computer Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ08873 USA Tel: 1-732-764-8886 Fax: 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: sales@raritan.com Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. Eglantierbaan 16 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands Tel: 31-10-284-4053 Fax: 31-10-284-4049 E-mail: sales.europe@raritan.com Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits a Class B {for CS2(R), CS4(R)}, and a Class A {for CS8(R), CS16(R)}, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Features 1 Installation 1 Operation 4 Troubleshooting 9 Specifications 10 Cables 11 Accessories 11 Appendix 12
1 Introduction CompuSwitch enables the efficient control of multiple computers, any combination of PC/ATs, and PS/2s from only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The 16-channel model connects and controls up to 16 computers. The 8-channel model connects and controls up to 8 computers. The 4-channel model connects and controls up to 4 computers. The 2-channel model connects and controls 2 computers.
2 Figure 1. Back panel - CS2 Figure 2. Back panel - CS4 Figure 3. Back panel - CS8 Figure 4.
3 2. Using the appropriate CompuSwitch cable, connect the 25-pin connector to any channel on the CompuSwitch back panel (figure 5). 3. Plug the cable’s video, keyboard, and mouse connectors into the computer ports. Note: CompuSwitch is automatically powered when at least one connected computer is powered ON. 4. Power ON the computer. On the CompuSwitch front panel, the light above the Skip button will be ON, and the light above the connected channel button will be ON. 5.
4 Operation Operate CompuSwitch from the front panel, or directly from the keyboard using Hot Key commands. Either way, lights on the front panel 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. Front Panel Operation The front panel of the CompuSwitch: 2-channel model (Ex: figure 6, 7) has buttons marked 1, 2, and buttons marked Scan.
5 Figure 9. The front panel of CS4R Figure 10. Exploded view of Scan rates from a section of the front panel Figure 11. The front panel of CS8 Figure 12.
6 Figure 13. The front panel of CS16 Figure 14. The front panel of CS16R Select a channel Selects the specific computer for viewing and operation. Be sure the light above the Scan button is OFF (toggle on/off). Press the button (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,...........or 16) 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. You may now operate the computer using the keyboard and mouse.
7 Skip Restricts channel selection to only active channels (i.e., channels with powered computers connected). To activate, press the Skip button (toggle on/off). The light above the button will be ON, and only active channels will be selected. Hot Key Mode Operation In Hot Key Mode, CompuSwitch captures and interprets all keystrokes as front panel functions. No keystrokes pass through to the computer(s). Hot Key Mode operation requires either a PS/2-style keyboard or an Extended AT-style keyboard.
8 Change the Hot Key Mode activator To change the Hot Key Mode activator, first enter Hot Key Mode. Then press either , , or . Press . The selected key will now be the new Hot Key Mode activator (figure 15). Quit Hot Key Mode To quit Hot Key Mode at any time, press . The LEDs on the keyboard will stop blinking, and the keyboard reverts to normal function.
9 TroubleShooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION No front panel lights Bad connection. Check cable connection. Computer not powered ON Power ON the computer. Notebook computer or Guardian device Use an external 6V 6V/1.4 amp. power adapter to power CompuSwitch. Refer to Page 11. Channel light flashes continuously Computer not powered ON for that channel Power ON the computer. No video display for one or all computers Loose video connection(s) Check and reconnect cables.
10 Specifications DeskTop Models 2-Channel Model--CS2 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 4-Channel Model--CS4 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 1.62kg (3.6 lbs.) 8-Channel Model--CS8 390mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 15.40”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 2.24kg (4.9 lbs.) 16-Channel Model--CS16 390mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 88mm(H) 15.40”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 3.5”(H) 3.08kg (6.8 lbs.) Rackmount Models 2-Channel Model--CS2R 483mm(W) x 193mm(D) x 44mm(H) 4-Channel Model--CS4R 19.0”(W) x 7.6”(D) x 1.75”(H) 2.64kg (5.8 lbs.
11 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.
12 Appendix 1. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS24 to CS2/CS4 Refer to the following figure to install RCS24 to CS2/CS4 Where ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ CS4 or CS2 Side Frame (RCS24) 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 16.
13 2. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS8 to CS8 Refer to the following figure to install RCS8 to CS8 Where ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ CS8 Side Frame (RCS8) 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 17.
14 3. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS16 to CS16 Refer to the following figure to install RCS16 to CS16 Where ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ CS16 Side Frame (RCS16) 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 18.
15 4. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS2R/CS4R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS2R/CS4R Where ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ CS2R/CS4R Side Frame 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Cable Support Bracket 1 pieces Flat head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Figure 19.
16 5. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS8R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS8R Where ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ CS8R Side Frame 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Cable Support Bracket 1 pieces Flat head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Figure 20.
17 6. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS16R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS16R Where ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ CS16R Side Frame 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces Flat head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Figure 21.
