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RackAccess 8i
RackAccess 16i
Installation guide
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Specifications Part Numbers 3115-108M-xx RackAccess 8i console - 15” TFT Display & integrated SCOUTutp 8 port kvm Switch 3115-116M-xx RackAccess 16i console - 15” TFT Display & integrated SCOUTutp 16 port kvm Switch 3115-116IP-xx RackAccess 16i console - 15” TFT Display & integrated SCOUTutp 16 port kvm Switch & IP Access 3117-108M-xx RackAccess 8i console - 17” TFT Display & integrated SCOUTutp 8 port kvm Switch 3117-116M-xx RackAccess 16i console - 17” TFT
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Monitor 15” TFT Display 17” TFT Display 19” TFT Display Display Area: 30.4 x 22.8 cm 33.7 x 27.0 cm 37.6 x 30.10 cm 12 x 9” 13.7 x 10.64” 14.8 x 11.8” Scan frequency horizontal: 31.47K to 68KHz 31.47K to 68KHz 31.47K to 68KHz Scan frequency vertical: 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Viewing Angle: 160° Horizontal, 140° Horizontal, 140° Horizontal, 160° Vertical 110° Vertical 135° Vertical Pixels: 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 Pixel pitch: 0.297 x 0.297 mm 0.264 x 0.264 mm 0.294 x 0.294 mm Pic
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Agency Approvals EMI FCC-A and CE Emissions MRP-II Energy Saving EPA energy star, VESA DPMS CPU Adaptors PS/2 USB SUN Connections Video HD15 HD15 HD15 Keyboard/Mouse MiniDin6 USB MiniDin8 System RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 Power From computer’s From USB port From computer’s Keyboard port Keyboard port Product weight 107g / 0.23lb Shipping weight 300g / 0.66lb Dimensions 91 x 41 x 24mm / 3.58 x 1.61 x 0.94” NOTE: This equipment complies with the requirements of European EMC direc
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RackAccess 8i & RackAccess 16i Introduction The RackAccess 8i and 16i are compact 1U high rack mountable TFT Screen, keyboard and mouse, with integrated kvm switch (SCOUTutp). Available in 3 screen sizes 15”, 17” and 19” Product Features Integrated SCOUTutp 8 or 16 port KVM switch. Available with integrated IP control (SCOUTip). Operating system independent, transparent to all applications. Supports PS/2, USB and SUN computers through an adapter for each platform. Hot ke
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7. Power switch Use the power switch to turn ON or OFF power. We recommend turning your system on first, then the LCD monitor. Adjusting the Monitor The LCD monitor is designed to work with a range of compatible video adapters on the market. Due to all the possible variations between these video adapters, you may need to adjust the settings for your video card. Adjustment Procedure First, you must activate the OSD screen through pressing the MENU key, the OSD menu will show i
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User Mode: Changes the Changes the viewable RGB colour values screen size Execute the white balance Adjusts phase tracking to function reduce screen flicker Change Red gain for the Moves the whole screen colour temperature left or right Change Green gain for the Moves the whole screen up colour temperature or down Change Blue gain for the Return to the previous colour temperature Menu Return to the previous Menu Sets th
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Auto-Adjustment We recommend that you use the Auto-Adjustment to get optimized video quality. Use the + + & ▬ ▬ key to select auto-adjustment, then press ▼ ▼ key to get optimized quality. Introduction – Integrated SCOUTutp Switch The built in KVM switch (SCOUTutp) will ensure easy and accurate control of up to 16 PCs through a single console. The SCOUTutp is compatible with PS/2, USB and SUN style computers. It has keyboard and mouse emulation for error free boot-ups. Switching be
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Using the SCOUTutp Note: Before switching your computers on, please configure non PS/2 computers emulation type in the OSD! The SCOUTutp provides two possibilities to select the desired computer. You may use either the keyboard Hot Key commands or take advantage of the OSD (On-Screen-Display). You may notice that the mouse cannot be used for around 1 second when the SCOUTutp switches to another computer. This is normal and is caused by the synchronization process which ensures tha
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General Settings General Settings Security Select General and press ENTER , the General Settings window will appear. Hotkey From this window you can do the following: Autoskip Security Serial port The OSD comes with an advanced password security system with 3 different Keyboard language security levels. Each security level has different access rights to the system Switch name and have are limited in number as shown below. 1 x Administrator (Status A) Set and modify all P
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Ports PORTS SETTINGS In the Settings window navigate to the Ports line and Name K B HKEY press ENTER. The Ports Settings window appears. 01 COMPUTER 01 P S N O 02 COMPUTER 02 U 1 N O Name (Editing the computer name) 03 SWITCH 03 P S C L F 1 1 In this window you can edit the computer names with up to 15 characters. 04 COMPUTER 04 P S N O To erase a character you have to select it and then 05 COMPUTER 05 U 2 N O press the Space Bar. Blank spaces remain in place of 06 COMPUTE
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Typing 9 9 9 in the T/O column disables the Timeout function. Typing 0 0 0 – the Timeout function works immediately. We recommend a T/O setting of at least 10 seconds. Typing 9 9 9 in the SCN column displays the screen for 999 seconds. Typing 0 0 0 – the computer screen is skipped. Users USERS SETTINGS In the Settings window navigate to the Users USERS line and press Enter . The Users Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 window appears. 0 1 COMPUTER 0 1 Y Y Y V N V Turn on the Security
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Moving the label – F6 Position the OSD label anywhere on the screen. To position the OSD label from the Main window, navigate to the desired computer using the Up and Down arrow keys. Press F6 . The selected screen image and Identification label will appear. Use the arrow keys to move the label to the desired position. Press Esc to save and exit. Using the Control software As an alternative to the OSD you can operate the SCOUTutp system with the Control software located on the Docum
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Communication Error If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system, check that: The Serial download cable is connected to the computer’s and SCOUTutp IP Manager’s serial ports. The Com Port Settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port exit and re-start the Control software. The View menu From the View menu choose one of the following: -All computers, or only active switched on computers. -The Legend -The toolbar Selecting a
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Password protection When the SCOUTutp system is password protected, the Control software behaves in exactly the same way as the OSD. You must type in the required password to access the Control software. The access you gain depends on the security status –. To change the security access, close and reopen the Control software, and type in the different passwords. Administrator (Status A) The Administrator can: Set and modify all Passwords and security profiles Fully access any co
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Single computer Settings To see all the Settings of a single computer, right click the computer icon. The Settings appear as in the figure below. Note! There is no Select box to check. Loading a saved configuration To load a saved configuration: From the File menu choose Open. Note: All changes done with the Control software are only reflected in the OSD AFTER pressing “Write Configuration” The factory default Settings To revert to the factory default Settings: On the tool
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Verifying the version numbers Before upgrading the firmware, you must first verify which firmware and hardware versions you have. The OSD version number To verify the OSD version number: 1. Open the SCOUTutp Switch Update program. 2. In the Switch Unit box, check the OSD option. 3. Click F/W Version the version number appears in the Switch box. The H/W Version button is greyed out, as there is no hardware relevant to the OSD. The SCOUTutp Manager version number To verify t
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Resetting the Switch or ADAPTOR units To reset the Switch or ADAPTOR units: 1. For the Switch, check the SCOUTutp Switch option in the Switch Unit box. 2. For the Adaptors, check one or more Adaptors in the ADAPTOR Units box. 3. From the Options menu choose Advanced / Reset. The units reset. The system should now be operational. Troubleshooting tips When using Firmware Update software you may sometimes get a Communication Error message. When updating a unit and a Communication Erro
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NOTE: The USB ADAPTOR stores these settings in their own internal memory so even if you unplug, power down, or move them to another computer, the settings will not be lost. The following table illustrates how the W and R settings change key assignments on a PS/2 keyboard. Mac Equivalents Settings PS/2 Keyboard Layout Left key Left Alt Right Alt Right key None (Mac default) Alt/Option Command Command Alt/Option W (PC default) Command Alt/Option Alt/Option
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Service Information Technical Support If you cannot determine the nature of a problem, please call Daxten and ask for Technical Support. If possible, call from a phone located near the unit, as we may be able to solve your problem directly over the phone. If we cannot solve your problem, and determine that the fault is in the unit, we will issue a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number that must appear on the outside of all returned products. The unit should be double-packed in the
