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About this manual AdderLink - Installation and Use www.addertec.com Third edition (May 2000) Part No. ADD0035/3 (c) 2000 Adder Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Adder Technology Ltd 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 pro
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Warranty Adder Technology 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, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control. Also Adder will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indire
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Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the AdderLink units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All other interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. Eu
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Contents 1. Introduction..................................................................................... 6 1.1 AdderLink features..................................................................................6 1.2 Additional AdderLink Gold features .......................................................7 1.3 Product information.................................................................................8 1.4 Package contents ...........................................................
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3. Using the AdderLink ...................................................................... 31 3.1 Power on status......................................................................................31 3.2 AdderLink indicator lights........................................................................32 3.3 Keyboard NUM,CAPS and SCROLL lock indicators...............................34 3.4 Keyboard hotkey control.........................................................................35 3.5 C
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AdderLink extender. Your AdderLink is designed to transfer keyboard, video, mouse and RS232 signals up to 200 metres over Category 5 twisted pair cable. The AdderLink system consists of a transmitter (XL) and a receiver (XR) unit that are connected together by a twisted pair cable. The XR unit connects to your keyboard, monitor and mouse and the XL unit connects to the computer system that is to be controlled. The AdderLink extender is supplied in bo
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Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. Standard cable connections make installation easy and inexpensive. Robust metal case ensures good shielding and video quality. 19 inch rack mount kit available. Supports IBM PC compatibles and RS6000 computers. 1.2 Additional AdderLink Gold features Supports stereo audio and microphone signals. Provides an additional user port (keyboard/monitor/mouse/speaker/microphone) on the XL transmitter unit enabling the computer to be contro
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1.3 Product information Figure 1 – AdderLink XL transmitter and XR receiver AdderLink Installation and Use Page 8
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Figure 2 – AdderLink Gold XL transmitter and XR receiver AdderLink Installation and Use Page 9
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Figure 3 – Mounting the AdderLink in the optional 19 inch rack mounting kit AdderLink Installation and Use Page 10
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1.4 Package contents AdderLink package contents (part code: ALTX/ALRX) Quantity 1 AdderLink XL transmitter unit 1 AdderLink XR receiver unit 1 Instruction manual 1 Power adapter for the XR receiver unit (Please note that the XL transmitter unit does not normally require a power adapter because it draws its power from the computer via the keyboard interface cable. A second power adapter is therefore NOT SUPPLIED but may be purchased separately for video only applications.) AdderLink Gold pack
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AdderLink cable pack (part code: VSCP5) This cable pack is suitable for connecting your computer to the AdderLink XL unit. It is also suitable for connecting your computer to the AdderLink Gold XL unit or the AdderLink Gold XR unit if you do not wish to use speakers or microphones. Your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and monitor may be plugged into the AdderLink directly. Quantity 1 High resolution tri-coax video cable - 2 metres long 2 PS/2 keyboard/mouse cables - 2 metres long 1 Serial mou
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AdderLink Gold cable pack (part code: VSCP6) This cable pack is suitable for connecting a computer to the AdderLink Gold XL unit and a second computer to the AdderLink Gold XR unit. Your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, monitor, stereo speakers and microphone may be plugged into the AdderLink Gold directly. Quantity 2 High resolution tri-coax video cables - 2 metres long 4 PS/2 keyboard/mouse cables - 2 metres long 4 Stereo speaker/microphone audio cables – 2 metres long 2 Serial mouse adap
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2. Installation 2.1 What you will need A category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable of the required length to connect the AdderLink XL and XR units together. These cables contain 4 pairs of twisted wires. Specifications and recommended cable types are given in appendix A. AdderLink supports cable lengths up to 200 metres. Structured wiring within buildings may also be used together with suitable patch cables but the number of cable connections should be kept to a minimum to maximise signal qual
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A suitable mouse driver for your PC(s). Supported types are: - PS/2 or RS232 two button mouse driver (any manufacturer). - Microsoft mouse driver (including IntelliMouse). - Logitech mouse driver (including two button, three button and wheel mouse) If you have the AdderLink Gold then you may also require: An additional set of computer cables to connect your additional computer to the AdderLink Gold XR unit. An additional keyboard, mouse and monitor of the type described above to connect to
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2.2 Mounting the AdderLink The AdderLink has been designed to be used either on a desktop or mounted in a 19 inch rack. If the AdderLink is to be mounted in a 19 inch rack then you will need the optional rack mounting kit (part code: RMK-AL). The AdderLink may also be mounted on a suitable vertical surface, such as the side of a desk, with the use of strong Velcro strips. 2.3 Connecting your devices Ensure that the power adapter is disconnected from the AdderLink and that all the devices which a
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Figure 4 – A typical AdderLink installation AdderLink Installation and Use Page 17
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Figure 5 – A typical AdderLink Gold installation AdderLink Installation and Use Page 18
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2.4 Configuring your PC(s) Configure your PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone and monitor were all connected directly to your PC, but bearing in mind the following points: AdderLink emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and PS/2 mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1. AdderLink supports VGA/SVGA/XGA/XGA2 type monitors, but does
