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Belkin Components
OmniView PS/2 4-Port
"P" Part Number:
P72115
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Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing Belkin Components' OmniView PS/2 4-Port keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switch!
Now, you can control multiple computers from just one keyboard, mouse and monitor. No more messy
server rooms, cluttered cables, or cramped cubicles. With the OmniView, you are in complete control!
Compatible with both PS/2 and serial mice, and DIN5 or MiniDIN6 keyboard connectors, the OmniView is
the ultimate in flexibility.
computers. Belkin offers these cables in complete kits for even more convenience.
With the OmniView, you can boot up each computer without encountering any keyboard or mouse errors.
The intelligent circuitry emulates keyboard signals to prevent aborted boot sequences or lost mouse control,
often found when using manual KVM switchboxes. Furthermore, the OmniView can be cascaded for even
more control, up to 64 computers!
Control, convenience, efficiency. All of which, come standard with the Belkin OmniView.
Check the end of this booklet for more information on OmniView accessories!
Features:
Allows a user to control over as many as 64 computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
Supports both PS/2 and serial mice simultaneously
Supports both PS/2- and AT-style keyboards
Supports VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors
Uses standard cables
Pushbutton or keyboard hot-key sequence switching
Auto scan mode and quick last/next switching modes for even more convenience
Audible feedback when switching
Recalls CAPS LOCK, NUM LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK keys' status for each computer automatically
Front-panel status LEDs
Works with other OmniView accessories (MAC Adapter, FootSwitch and RackMount kit)
No software required
One year product warranty
Package Contents:
4-Port OmniView PS/2
9VDC, 600mA power supply
This manual
Simply use standard keyboard, mouse, and VGA cables to interface to the
F1D066
F1D065-PWR
P72115
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--------------Next page------------ Introduction: Thank you for purchasing Belkin Components’ OmniView PS/2 4-Port keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switch! Now, you can control multiple computers from just one keyboard, mouse and monitor. No more messy server rooms, cluttered cables, or cramped cubicles. With the OmniView, you are in complete control! Compatible with both PS/2 and serial mice, and DIN5 or MiniDIN6 keyboard connectors, the OmniView is the ultimate in flexibility. -
Page 2: Technical Specs
Technical Specs: Console Connectors Keyboard: Mouse: Monitor: Computer Port Connectors Keyboard: Mouse: Monitor: Power Supply Dimensions Width: Height (with feet): Depth: Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity DIN-5 female for AT-style keyboard Mini-DIN-6 female for PS/2 style-keyboard DB-9 male for serial mouse Mini-DIN-6 female for PS/2 mouse HD-DB-15 female for VGA monitor DIN-5 female for AT-style keyboard... -
Page 3: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation: 1. Make sure you have the right cables! Before attempting to connect anything to the OmniView or the computers, make sure you have the appropriate cables and adapters (if necessary): PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard cable Mini-DIN-6 male to male Part # F2N036-xx Serial mouse cable DB-9 male to female, with thumbscrews... - Page 4 OmniView Cable Kits Belkin also offers complete OmniView Cable Kits. These include one keyboard, one mouse and the VGA cable for convenience. Select the appropriate one based on the type of mouse your computer uses. If the keyboard cable does not match with the port, simply attach one of the keyboard adapters mentioned above.
- Page 5 Connect the mouse to the OmniView. Simply attach the mouse cable into the appropriate port on the console section of the OmniView. NOTE: If your computers ALL have PS/2 mice, you MUST use a PS/2 mouse on the console. If your computers ALL have serial mice, you MUST use a serial mouse on the console.
- Page 6 Cascading OmniViews OmniViews can be cascaded for control over more than 4 computers. The table below shows how many computers can be controlled from one keyboard, mouse and monitor using OmniView PS/2 4-Port units. Number of OmniViews When OmniViews are cascaded, they should follow a tree configuration, not having more than three levels deep.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT: Cascade Cable Kit There is a special cable kit that MUST be used when cascading two OmniView PS/2 4-Port units together. The part # is A3X1185-06. It includes the following cables: 1 x DIN-5 male to male cable for keyboard (Part # F3A510-06) 1 x DB-9 male to female with thumbscrews for serial mouse (Part # F2N209-06-T) 1 x Mini-DIN-6 male to male for PS/2 mouse (Part # F2N036-06) 1 x HD-DB-15 male to female cable with thumbscrews for VGA (Part # F2N025-06-T)
- Page 8 Quick Last/Next switching mode is similar to scan mode, except the operator has control over the switching. In this mode, the operator can press either one of the shift keys to switch to the adjacent computer previous or after the currently selected port. There is also no keyboard control during this mode, but the mouse is still completely operable.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
"Hot Keys". Make sure that DIP switch 3 of the top level OmniView is set to OFF (or up). On all of the OmniViews below the top level, all DIP switches need to be OFF (or up). - Page 10 OmniView from one computer to another. The solution for this is to not move the mouse when switching and also give it a second or two after the switch is made. Reasons for this reaction is still not known.
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Page 11: Fcc/Ce Statement
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. - Page 12 BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NO LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.