If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY’s control.
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2.6 Other useful installation information ..............10 2.7 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ............11 2.8 Hot plugging the LINDY CPU Switch Junior into running systems and re-enabling disconnected CPU PS/2 mouse connections ........11 Using the LINDY CPU Switch Junior 3.1 Power indicator ....................
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Junior. Your LINDY CPU Switch Junior is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. Key Features Junior...
Rack Mount kit contents (Part No. 32 285) 2 x mounting brackets for fixing the unit to a 19” rack. 4 x screws for fixing mounting brackets to the LINDY CPU Junior OSD Switch. Remote Controller contents (Part No. 32 255) Remote control module.
Product information Figure 1 - LINDY CPU Switch Junior 2 (2 port model supporting 2 PCs) Figure 2 - LINDY CPU Switch Junior 4 (4 port model supporting 4 PCs) Page 6 Installation & Use – English Guide LINDY ELECTRONICS LTD...
• Use of PS/2 and RS232 style mice with the LINDY CPU Switch Junior - All of the mouse connections from LINDY CPU Switch Junior to PCs support either a PS/2 or an RS232 mouse.
A for cable specifications. The LINDY CPU Switch Junior is now ready for use. It will start to operate as soon as one of the connected CPUs is powered on or the optional power adaptor is connected. The power light (on non-OSD models), confirms that sufficient power is available to operate the LINDY CPU Switch Junior.
LINDY CPU Switch Junior is already powered by another connected computer or the optional power adaptor. If you are cascading the LINDY CPU Switch Junior to another then a power adaptor must be connected to all LINDY CPU Switch Juniors.
PC is initially booted. If you have switched off your LINDY CPU Switch Junior or you are attempting to ‘hot plug’ it into a system that is already running, you may be able to restore lost mouse movement using the LINDY CPU Switch Junior's mouse restoration functions.
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1) Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement 2) Press the select key on the front of the LINDY CPU Switch Junior for 5 seconds until lights 1 and 2 are displayed together (or ‘C’ appears on OSD models). The LINDY CPU Switch Junior is now in maintenance mode.
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To attempt to re-synchronise the mouse press the key on the front of the LINDY CPU Switch Junior for 5 seconds until lights 1 and 2 are displayed together. The LINDY CPU Switch Junior is now in maintenance mode. Now press on the keyboard.
3. Using the LINDY CPU Switch Junior This section explains the general operation of the LINDY CPU Switch Junior. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product. Power indicator LINDY CPU Switch Junior 2 & 4 LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD 4 &...
1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7 & 8 An optional remote controller is also available which replicates the front panel key and display, but can be located remotely from the LINDY CPU Junior OSD switch. This is particularly useful in Not supported applications where the LINDY CPU Junior OSD switch is located away from the desktop.
Disables the LINDY CPU Switch 's shared keyboard and mouse and displays 0. The video ‘HOTKEYs’ & signal is switched off. If a password has not been set then the LINDY CPU Switch Junior can be re-enabled by selecting a channel. If a password has been set then the LINDY CPU...
LINDY CPU Junior Switches, the cascade routing will need to be entered (see section 3.9 for more details). To specify port 5 on a LINDY CPU Junior Switch that is cascaded off port 3 you would enter port number 35. Units can be cascaded three levels deep.
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<PAGEUP> / <PAGEDOWN> keys as required. Press the <ENTER> key to switch to the highlighted computer. LINDY CPU Junior Switch has an advanced ‘connection confirmation’ facility which is particularly useful in systems where many computers are displaying the same or very similar video.
RS232 control is supported on the LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSDs only The LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD can be controlled by a remote RS232 device. To select a channel the data rate of the sending device must be set to 1200 baud, 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
Switch Junior which is connected into port ‘2’ of the first LINDY CPU Switch Junior unit A. For example to connect to port 3 on the LINDY CPU Switch Junior cascaded off port 2 of your first LINDY CPU Switch Junior use:...
NOTE: Many modern monitors are fitted with automatic power save relays and will switch off after a few seconds if connected to an in-active PC. If you are using such a monitor you must not allow the LINDY CPU Switch Junior to auto-scan all ports. Constant switching on and off of your monitor’s relay will eventually damage your monitor.
(see section 2.8 for information on using this function) Causes the LINDY CPU Switch Junior to report its version number to the port that was selected when maintenance mode was entered (this port’s video is displayed on the monitor).
The LINDY CPU Switch Junior is fitted with a keyboard and mouse reset function. This function powers down the devices for a couple of seconds and resets them. The rest of the LINDY CPU Switch Junior continues to work normally and the connections to the CPUs are unaffected. This function is useful if the mouse has become disconnected or is to be changed for another type.
LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD is running. To enter configure mode at power on, switch off all the attached PCs and the LINDY CPU Switch. Hold down the front panel key whilst powering on the LINDY CPU Switch. Remember that the...
LINDY CPU Switch contains a programmable screen saver which will blank the display after the set time delay with no keyboard or mouse activity. Simply typing at the keyboard or moving the mouse will re-enable the display. The display will flash whilst the LINDY CPU Switch is in screen save mode.
Autoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD can be set to select each channel in turn for a period of time set by the Autoscan delay time. Autoscan mode is entered by typing the hotkey keys together with By default, only those channels which have a powered up computer connected to them will be scanned.
. If the third button is being used to switch the LINDY CPU Switch Junior then it is not available for use with PC software although the function of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected. Consequently in modes the LINDY CPU Switch Junior reports to the PCs that a 2 button mouse is connected.
Firmware functions (version query, mouse restore and reset) For technical support purposes, it may be necessary to find the firmware release version for the control software in your LINDY CPU Switch Junior. For example, if the release version is v1.02 the response shown to <ENTER>...
<ENTER>). Consequently the following 'password' would be valid: Cascade query code The LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD use a special ‘query code’ to detect whether or not they are connected to another LINDY CPU Switch Junior. By default your LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD uses query code AD.
When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type followed by <ENTER> to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on. Page 30 Installation & Use – English Guide LINDY ELECTRONICS LTD...
LINDY CPU Switch locks on to active ports only during autoscanning (default) LINDY CPU Switch locks on to every port during autoscanning LINDY CPU Switch powers on in autoscan mode & locks on to active ports only LINDY CPU Switch powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports...
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30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port 60 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port LINDY CPU Switch channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (default) (LINDY CPU Switch reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs)
LINDY CPU Junior OSD Keyboard, monitor All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the front of the LINDY CPU and mouse to LINDY Switch. If you use an AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6 CPU Switch Junior pin mini-DIN male) converter.
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LINDY CPU Junior OSD only Expansion port pin Cables should be no longer The 15 way D connector located on the back of the LINDY CPU assignments Switch Junior OSD provides connections for the remote control module and allows an external RS232 device to control the LINDY CPU Switch Junior.
If you move the mouse and the activity indicator (dot on 7 segment display) does not flash then the LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD is not receiving data from the mouse. Check the mouse connection to the LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD, try resetting the mouse using the reset function (section 2.7) or...
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