I n t r o d u c t i o n Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd (Minicom) is a leading manufacturer of KVM switches for multiple server control. Minicom also manufactures interactive systems for Computer Equipped Learning Environments. It is also the world leader in the development and deployment of cutting edge CAT5 technology.
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Supervisor Smart 2-port Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart 2 System. Monitor Keyboard Mouse Smart 2 VIDEO VIDEO KB/MS KB/MS Computer 1 Computer 2 Figure 1 The Smart 2 configuration...
I n s t a l l i n g t h e S m a r t 2 s y s t e m Before installing the system do the following: • Switch off both computers. • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise.
SELECT CPU To Screen Out port Monitor Figure 2 The Smart 2 front panel connections Connecting cables to the Smart 2 back panel Important! Always connect the front panel connections before the back panel connections. Connect the following to the Smart 2 back panel: •...
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Figure 3 illustrates the connections of the VGA and Keyboard/Mouse cables to the Smart 2 back panel. Smart 2 To KB/MS port Keyboard/Mouse cable To computer's Mouse port To computer's Keyboard port HDD15M to computer's Video port Computer 1 Figure 3 The Smart 2 back panel connections USER GUIDE VIDEO VIDEO...
Connect the cables to the back panel. Switch on the computers. Switching between computers There are two ways to switch between computers. Press the button on the front panel of the Smart 2. On the keyboard, press the hotkey Shift then, + or -.
Scanning computers The Smart 2 can scan the two connected computers at intervals of between 1 and 99 seconds. The default time period is 0 seconds (disabled) – change this in the Settings mode see the paragraph below. During scanning you cannot work on the computers.
Setting the scan time period To set the scan time period: Press T followed by a 2-digit time period of between 01-99 seconds. The 3 keyboard LEDs blink and the new setting is now functional. Changing the hotkey You can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl. Once changed, all references in this Guide to Shift now refer to the new hotkey.
When connected and switched on as set out above, the Smart 2 automatically operates with the computer and mouse types connected to it. Replacing a computer When a computer is replaced with a different computer type while the Smart 2 is in use, we recommend turning the new computer off before connecting it to the Smart 2.
Mouse settings when replacing a computer 5-button mouse Wheel mouse, or Intellimouse 2 or 3-button mouse Set mouse settings to EP when operating computers with Operating Systems that support wheel mouse functionality: (Windows XP). Set mouse settings to IN when operating computers with Operating Systems that support wheel mouse functionality: (Windows –...
Viewing the settings View the settings and firmware revision in any text editor. To view the settings: Before entering to the Settings mode switch your keyboard layout to English. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad. Press Shift, Tab to enter the Settings mode.
Summary of the settings mode operations The table below sets out the Settings mode operations. Operation Enter Settings mode Exit and save changes Set the scan time period Change Hotkey to Alt Change Hotkey to Ctrl Change Hotkey to Shift Mouse setting - 5-button mouse Mouse setting - Wheel mouse or Intellimouse...
Technical Specifications Resolution Video Signal Video Sync Keyboard Mouse Computer types Operating Systems Screens Dimensions Weight Power consumption Optional power supply Operating temperature Storage temperature USER GUIDE Up to 1920 x 1440@75 Hz Analog Signal: Red Green Blue 0.7Vp-p / 75Ω positive, HD15 TTL Compatible positive/negative PS/2 type, MiniDIN6 Microsoft Intellimouse, Wheel...
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