This package contains: M 1 ACS-1722 or ACS-17244 KVM Switch M 2 (ACS-1722) or 4 (ACS-1724) Custom Cable Sets M 1 Power Adapter M 1 User Manual If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
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Selection switch located on the unit’s top panel; and entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard. There is no better way to save time and money than with a ACS-1722 / ACS-1724 installation. By allowing a single console to manage all of...
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Features Dual Function KVM USB 2.0 Switch One Console Controls 2 (ACS-1722) or 4 (ACS-1724) Computers and Two Additional USB 2.0 Devices Fully Compliant with the USB 2.0 Specification. (Supports Transfer Rates of 1.5 / 12 / 480 Mbps.) Fully Backward Compatible to USB 1.1...
System Requirements Console A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation A PS/2 style keyboard A PS/2 style mouse Computers The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the system: A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
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ACS-1722 Front View: 1. Port Selection / Auto Scan Switch Pressing this switch toggles the KVM focus between the two ports. Holding the switch down for 3 seconds activates Auto Scan Mode; pressing the switch while Auto Scan Mode is active, turns Auto Scan Mode Off.
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ACS-1724 Front View: 1. Port Selection / Auto Scan Switch Pressing this switch shifts the KVM focus to the next ascending port (1 to 2; 2 to 3, etc.) When you reach Port 4, you cycle back to Port 1. Holding the switch down for 3 seconds activates Auto Scan Mode;...
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ACS-1722 / ACS-1724 Rear View 1. Power Jack The DC 5V Power adapter cable plugs in here. 2. USB Peripheral Ports Cables from any USB peripheral devices you wish to attach plug in here. Note: Most USB devices (CCD Cameras, Scanners, Printers, e.g.) require their drivers to be shut down before disconnecting the device from the system.
Installation Before you begin, make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. To prevent damage to your installation due to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded. Refer to the diagram on p.
Operation Controlling all the computers in your ACS-1722 / ACS-1724 installation from a single console could not be easier. Two CPU Port selection methods that provide instant access to the computers are available: Manual CPU Port Selection Hotkey CPU Port Selection...
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([Ctrl], then [Shift], then [Fn]). Auto Scan Mode: The ACS-1722 / ACS-1724’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles through the Ports at regular 5 seconds intervals so that you can monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching yourself.
Hotkey Summary Table Combination Action [L Ctrl]+[L Ctrl] or Shifts the KVM focus to the next CPU Port. [R Ctrl]+[R Ctrl] (Default Method) [Scroll]+[Scroll] Shifts the KVM focus to the next CPU Port. (Alternate Method) [Ctrl+Shift]+[F1]; or Shifts the KVM focus to CPU Port 1. [Ctrl]+[Shift]+[F1] [Ctrl+Shift]+[F2];...
Specifications Function ACS-1722 ACS-1724 Power Consumption DC 5V; 180 mW (max.) DC 5V; 400 mW (max.) Port Selection Pushbutton Switch; Hotkeys CPU Ports CPU LEDs Selected 2 Green 4 Green USB LEDs Online 2 - Green (Normal)/Amber (Overcurrent) Console Keyboard...
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Keyboard Loose cables. Check all cable connections to make sure and/or Mouse they are completely seated in their sockets. Not Responding Master View is in Press the [Spacebar] to exit Auto Scan Auto Scan Mode. Mode. Keyboard needs Unplug the keyboard from the Console to be reset.
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
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