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PC Moderator ™ Installation and User Guide 21

will have all the defaults reset and all users and user data cleared. Proceed with Steps 6, 7

and then follow the instructions on page 9 for “PC Moderator First Time Setup”.

6. Shutdown the computer, remove the PC Moderator cover and replace the blue jumper.

7. Install the case cover and again lock the PC Moderator using the padlock.

Detailed PC Moderator Installation Instructions

The PC Moderator plugs into (and is mechanically mounted to) the VGA port (DVI with

adapter) of your computer. The video display cable then connects to the connector on the

VGA cable exiting the rear of the PC Moderator. This is how the PC Moderator intercepts

the video signals. The PC Moderator receives keyboard signals by cabling to the PC’s

PS/2 keyboard port (USB with adapter) and to the keyboard itself. The PC Moderator

receives its power via the PS/2 keyboard cable connected to the computer. If this cable is

disconnected, the PC Moderator and the VGA display are turned off. An internal lithium

battery provides back-up power for the built-in real time clock when the computer us

powered off or the PC Moderator is unplugged or removed.

The cover of the PC moderator is open only for installation and to change the battery. A

jumper inside can also be removed temporarily in the event that the setup password was

forgotten or otherwise unknown. Only when the cover is removed are the screws that

attach the PC Moderator to the VGA port of the computer accessible. To install follow the

steps below:

1. Turn off your personal computer and unplug the computer from the AC outlet.

(This is important as many PCs supply live power to the keyboard port even when

“turned off”.

2. Find the cable connecting the computer’s VGA port to the video monitor/display.

Remove the cable from the computer port by unscrewing the set screws, either by

hand or with an appropriate screwdriver.

Note: The PC Moderator only operates with monitors that provide a VGA connection. If

your computer or video display adapter provides one or more DVI (Digital Visual

Interface) ports, you will need the DVI Upgrade Kit (included with the PC Moderator DVI

PS/2 Keyboard Port or USB

Port with USB Upgrade Kit

VGA – PCM1- VGA model

DVI PCM-

1 DVI model with

DVI to VGA adapter plug

VGA

Display

PS/2 Keyboard or Login

Keypad supplied with USB

Upgrade Kit