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AdderX 00 Extender Set
User.Guide
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REMOTE
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ADDER
TO LOCAL POWER
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HT Contents Welcome Special configuration Introduction..................................................................................2 Configuration...............................................................................9 What.are.hotkeys?..............................................................9 Installation & Operation Entering,.using.and.exiting.configuration.mode..............9 Connections..................................................................................4 Passw
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HT Welcome Introduction Special circuitry within the remote module allows Thank you for choosing the Adder X100 extender Two types of remote X100 modules are available you to make adjustments to the sharpness and set. These compact modules allow you to place the and two types of local CAMs can be chosen. These brightness settings to suit your own preferences. controlling keyboard, video monitor and mouse local and remote modules can be used in varying more than 100 metres from a computer s
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Supplied items Note: CAMs with connections suitable for Sun Computers are available under special order. X00 Module ComputerAccess Module(CAM) Package variants X100-PS2/P Standard X100 with PS/2-style CAM X100-USB/P Standard X100 with USB CAM X100A-PS2/P Audio-equipped X100 with PS/2-style CAM X100A-USB/P Audio-equipped X100 with USB CAM Fourself-adhesive Poweradapter rubber feet and country- specificpower CD-ROM lead furter special installation welcome contents informa
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HT Installation & Operation Cable length advice Connections Installation of the X100 modules is straightforward and minimal configuration The X100 modules support twisted-pair structured cabling within categories requirements in most cases. The moulded CAM (Computer Access Module) 5, 5e and 6. Of these three cable types, category 5 generally provides the best connects directly to the system, while the remote X100 module is at the other transmission of video signals because its four pairs of co
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Connections at the CAM (local) unit 1 Where possible ensure that power is disconnected from the system to be 4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of connected. the CAM. The other end of the cable run will attach to the remote X100 module. (Note: If it is not possible to switch off devices prior to connection, then a ‘Hot plug’ procedure is available – see the Hot plugging and mouse restoration section for more details). Greenindicator - power present 2 Locate the requ
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® R www.adder.com TO LOCAL POWER Connections at the X100 (remote) module 1 Place the X100 module adjacent to the remote user location. 3 Attach the connector of the cable run leading from the CAM to the TOLOCAL socket of the X100. 2 Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and, optionally for X100A users, speaker) connectors to the sockets of the Adder X100 module. Category5, 5eor 6 cableleading to the CAMmodule From mouse Fromkeyboar d Adder X00 Adder X00 module modu
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4 123 ON 1234 ON ON X100 module switches Certain aspects of operation can be affected by the switches on the X100 module. Determines configuration Switch ofhotkeys in conjunction with switch OFF: Normal operation. ON: (Before power is applied) Places the X100 module into flash upgrade Reserved for future use mode so that the internal software can be changed. Please see the Flash. OFF:Normal operation upgrade section in the ‘Special configuration’ chapter. ON: Flash upgrade Switch
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Operation Locking and unlocking the system General use In situations where the computer system (and its local CAM) can be locked away In use, the X100 modules should be transparent - the system and its peripherals the X100 modules offer a viable security system to deter unauthorised use. Once should operate exactly as normal, the only difference being that they are now up a password has been set, a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly to 100 metres or more apart. and securel
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HT Special configuration Configuration You can alter the way that the X100 modules operate to suit your requirements. Entering, using and exiting configuration mode This is done using the Configuration mode and you can affect the following To enterand use configurationmode: settings: 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured • Password.setting – allows you to lock the remote module to prevent hotkeys (by default, and ) along with . unauthorised system access. The three keyboa
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Password setting Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to authorised personnel. A password first needs to be set and then, using the keyboard attached to the remote X100 module, a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals. Toset a password 1 Simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default, and ) along with to enter configuration mode. 2 Press followed by . 3 Now enter your new password, within the following
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Hot plugging and mouse restoration It is strongly recommended that you switch off the computer system before Tor estoremouse operation when hot plugging: attempting to connect it via the X100 modules. However, if this is not possible 1 Carefully connect the X100 modules to the system and its keyboard, mouse, then you need to ‘hot plug’ the X100 modules while power is still applied to monitor and speakers. the system. There is not normally a danger of damage to the system, however, 2
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Video compensation (sharpness and brightness) Using the in-built X100 controls you can adjust the picture sharpness and To applyr emote user video compensation brightness to improve the remote picture quality. 1 On the keyboard that is connected to the X100 remote module, simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default, and ) along with to Video compensation is best carried out when viewing high contrast images with enter configuration mode. vertical edges, such as black lines on a white ba
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Miscellaneous settings The following are configuration settings within the modules that are not covered in other sections of this guide. These can be achieved once within configuration mode by pressing the indicated keys: Report X00-series firmware version - Before initiating this command, ensure that the system is running an application that can display typed keys as screen characters - e.g. a word processor or Windows Notepad. The current firmware version will be written to the ap
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Performing flash upgrades The Adder X100 modules and CAMs are fully reconfigurable via flash upgrades using the kVM Firmware Uploader utility. during the upgrade you will be required to connect the X100 module directly to a computer system using a special cable. The upgrade utility will update the firmware of the X100 and also temporarily transform it so that it can update the CAM unit. Once completed, the X100 will return to its normal operation. The kVM Firmware Uploader utility is avail
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HT Further information Getting assistance • Adder.Technology.website – www.adder.com Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver files. • Email – support@adder.com • Fax in the Uk: 05 00 in the US: +5 • Phone in the Uk: 05 00 in the US: + 5 furter special installation welcome contents information configuration & operation
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Warranty Safety information Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original • do not use to link between buildings. purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the • Ensure that all twisted pair interconnect cables are installed in compliance warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of c
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Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the 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. European
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© 2006 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0b december 2006 Part No. Add0067 Adder Technology Limited, Adder Corporation, Technology House, 29 Water Street, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, Newburyport, Cambridge, CB3 8SQ, MA 01950, United States of America United kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1954 780044 Tel: +1-888-932-3337 Fax: +44 (0)1954 780081 Fax: +1-888-275-1117 Documentation by: www.ctxd.com furter special installation welcome contents information configuration & o
