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AdderLink X2 Multi Screen
Remote Extenders
LOCAL
MULTISCREEN
www.adder.com
REMOTE
MULTISCREEN
www.adder.com
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SECT 1 Contents Welcome Special configuration Introduction.................................................................................2 Configuration ............................................................................16 Supplied items .............................................................................3 What are hotkeys? ...........................................................16 Module features ..........................................................................4
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SECT 2 Welcome Introduction Thank you for choosing the AdderLink X2 Multi Screen extenders. Comprising separate channels. For both variants, a local module attaches to the computer two compact modules, these extenders allow you to place multiple video system and provides connections for the local peripherals while the remote monitors and serial devices together with a keyboard, mouse and audio module is placed up to 200m away and handles the remote peripherals. The peripherals up to 200 metre
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VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO OUT 4 VIDEO OUT 3 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 VIDEO IN 4 VIDEO OUT 4 VIDEO OUT 3 VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO OUT Supplied items X2 Multi Screen MS2 LOCAL module REMOTE module Multi-cable for keyboard, video channel 1, mouse and audio connections between computer and LOCAL module Self adhesive rubber feet Video cable for channels 2-4 (MS2 model has one video MS2: Ke
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VIDEO IN 4 VIDEO OUT 4 VIDEO OUT 3 VIDEO OUT 4 VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 3 VIDEO OUT 1 VIDEO OUT 2 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO VIDEO OUT 1 OUT Module features Power supply connection Connections for serial Switch bank to ports 1, 2, 3* and 4* determine certain from computer modes and functions Connections to REMOTE module LOCAL X2 Multi Screen module (MS4 model pictured) Connections for video inputs 2, 3*, and 4* Power from computer and signal activity indicators Conne
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1 2 3 4 O N 2 3 4 1 ON ON SECT 3 Installation and operation Installation LOCAL module switches (continued) The installation of the X2 Multi Screen extenders is straightforward and can best LOCAL Switch 1 be achieved in most cases by following these stages for each module: OFF: Normal operation. • Stage A Check or set the configuration switch settings ON: (Before power is applied) Places the LOCAL module into flash upgrade • Stage B Mount the module mode so that the internal software can be c
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1 2 3 4 O N 4 1 2 3 ON ON REMOTE module switches REMOTE module switches (continued) REMOTE Switch 1 Determines configuration of hotkeys in conjunction OFF: Normal operation. with switch 3 ON: (Before power is applied) Places the REMOTE module into flash upgrade Reserved for mode so that the internal software can be changed. Please see the ‘Flash future use OFF: Normal operation upgrade’ section in the ‘Special configuration’ chapter. ON: Flash upgrade REMOTE Switches 2 and 3 Determines config
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Stage B - Mounting a module – desk or rack Installation Advice • For correct operation, the local and remote units must have ground The X2 Multi Screen extender modules can be situated on a desk (or floor) or connections. At the computer end, ensure that the computer or KVM switch alternatively, for larger installations, mounted within optional rack mount chassis that the LOCAL module is connected to has a ground connection. At the units. keyboard/monitor/mouse end, ensure that the REMOTE
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UT 4 N 3 VIDEO OUT 3 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT 3 IDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 UT 4 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO N 3 VIDEO OUT 3 OUT VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO OUT Stage C - Connections The naming of the LOCAL and REMOTE modules relate to their proximity to Local keyboard and mouse connections the host computer system. Hence, the LOCAL module connects directly to the The LOCAL module provides extra ports to accommodate a keyboa
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TO REMOTE 4 SERIAL 4 TO REMOTE 3 SERIAL 3 INDOOR TO REMOTE 2 SERIAL 2 USE ONLY TO REMOTE 1 SERIAL 1 POWER VIDEO IN 4 VIDEO OUT 4 VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO OUT 3 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 4 VIDEO OUT 4 VIDEO IN 3 VIDEO OUT 3 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 1 CPU/KVM SWITCH/VIDEO OUT Additional video channel inputs Serial cable connections The MS2 model provides a second video channel, and the MS4 model provides a You can transfer multiple serial connections from
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INDOOR E 2 SERIAL 2 USE ONLY TO REMOTE 1 SERIAL 1 POWER TO REMOTE 4 SERIAL 4 TO REMOTE 3 SERIAL 3 INDOOR TO REMOTE 2 SERIAL 2 USE ONLY TO REMOTE 1 SERIAL 1 POWER Twisted pair link connections Power connection (optional on MS2 model) The links between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are made using between The MS2 and MS4 LOCAL modules both have power input sockets. However, one and four twisted pair cables, specified to Category 5 or higher. only the MS4 model has a mandatory requirement for power
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1 2 3 4 VIDEO OUT 1 ON Connections at the REMOTE module Keyboard and mouse connections 1 Connect the keyboard lead to the purple mini-DIN socket labelled on the REMOTE module. Note: When the REMOTE module is rack mounted, the audio connections must be made after the module has been fixed in place. Access is required 2 Connect the keyboard lead to the Connection to the rear and above the rack. Remember to remove the audio connections green mini-DIN socket labelled on from keyboard befor
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TO LOCAL 4 SERIAL 4 TO LOCAL 3 SERIAL 3 VIDEO OUT 4 INDOOR TO LOCAL 2 SERIAL 2 VIDEO OUT 3 USE ONLY VIDEO OUT 2 TO LOCAL 1 SERIAL 1 POWER VIDEO OUT 1 TO LOCAL 4 SERIAL 4 TO LOCAL 3 SERIAL 3 INDOOR TO LOCAL 2 SERIAL 2 USE ONLY TO LOCAL 1 POWER SERIAL 1 Video outputs Twisted pair link connections You can connect multiple video monitors to the REMOTE module (up to two on The links between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules are made using between the MS2 model or up to four on the MS4 model). one and fou
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INDOOR 2 SERIAL 2 USE ONLY TO LOCAL 1 SERIAL 1 POWER Power connection 1 Attach the output connector of the power supply to the socket of the REMOTE module, labelled POWER. Power supply connection REMOTE 2 Insert the IEC connector of the supplied power lead into the corresponding socket of the power supply. Connect the other end of the power lead to a nearby mains socket. IEC power connector 13
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TO LOCAL 4 SERIAL 4 TO LOCAL 3 SERIAL 3 INDOOR TO LOCAL 2 SERIAL 2 USE ONLY TO LOCAL 1 SERIAL 1 POWER Operation General use Power and activity indicators In use, the X2 Multi Screen modules should be almost transparent - the system On the front panels of all and its peripherals should operate almost exactly as normal, the only difference modules are small recessed being that they are duplicated (see ‘User arbitration’ below) and one set is now indicators which provide up to 200 metres away
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Locking and unlocking the system In situations where the computer system (and the LOCAL module) can be locked away, the X2 Multi Screen modules offer a viable security system to deter unauthorised use. Once a password has been set, a simple key sequence allows the system to be quickly and securely detached from its peripherals. Only the correct password will reconnect the remote and local modules. To lock the system 1 First set a password. For further details, please refer to the ‘Password
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SECT 4 Special configuration Entering, using and exiting configuration mode Configuration You can alter the way that the X2 Multi Screen modules operate to suit your To enter and use configuration mode: requirements. This is done using the Configuration mode and you can affect the 1 Simultaneously press the currently configured following settings: hotkeys (by default, and ) along with . • Password setting – allows you to lock the remote module to prevent The three keyboard indicators
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Password setting Password override Password protection allows you restrict access to the system only to authorised This mode allows you to override the password that has been set at the REMOTE personnel. A password first needs to be set and then, using the keyboard module and place it into configuration mode so that a new one may be set. This attached to the REMOTE module, a simple key sequence allows the system to be feature is particularly useful when passwords have been lost or forgotten. q
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Hot plugging and mouse restoration It is strongly recommended that you switch off the computer system before To restore mouse operation when hot plugging: attempting to connect it via the X2 Multi Screen modules. However, if this is not 1 Carefully connect the modules to the system and its keyboard, mouse, possible then you need to ‘hot plug’ the modules while power is still applied to monitor, audio and serial device. the system. There is not normally a danger of damage to the system, however,
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Image controls - sharpness and brightness The X2 Multi Screen modules incorporate special controls to compensate for To display a suitable high contrast image losses incurred within long cable links. Using these controls you can adjust the The best way to clearly view the effect of sharpness and brightness adjustments picture sharpness and brightness to improve your remote picture quality. The is to display a high contrast image, with vertical edges, on the screen. controls allow you to either
