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Raritan CS16(R) User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual CS2(R) CS4(R) CS8(R) CS16(R)
  • Page 2 Copyright ©1999 Raritan Computer , Inc. CS16-0D-E, JUNE, 2001 Raritan Computer Inc. Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. 400 Cottontail Lane Eglantierbaan 16 Somerset, NJ08873 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands Tel: 1-732-764-8886 Tel: 31-10-284-4053 Fax: 1-732-764-8887 Fax: 31-10-284-4049 E-mail: sales@raritan.com E-mail: sales.europe@raritan.com Http://www.raritan.com Http://www.raritan.com...
  • Page 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits a Class B {for CS2(R), CS4(R)}, and a Class A {for CS8(R), CS16(R)}, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Features Installation Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Cables Accessories Appendix...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction CompuSwitch enables the efficient control of multiple computers, any combination of PC/ATs, and PS/2s from only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The 16-channel model connects and controls up to 16 computers. The 8-channel model connects and controls up to 8 computers. The 4-channel model connects and controls up to 4 computers. The 2-channel model connects and controls 2 computers.
  • Page 6 Figure 1. Back panel - CS2 Figure 2. Back panel - CS4 Figure 3. Back panel - CS8 Figure 4. Back panel - CS16...
  • Page 7: Installation Notes

    Using the appropriate CompuSwitch cable, connect the 25-pin connector to any channel on the CompuSwitch back panel (figure 5). Plug the cable’s video, keyboard, and mouse connectors into the computer ports. Note: CompuSwitch is automatically powered when at least one connected computer is powered ON.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Operate CompuSwitch from the front panel, or directly from the keyboard using Hot Key commands. Either way, lights on the front panel indicate the status of operation. Note: Numbered channel buttons have two functions. When the Scan light is OFF, the buttons are used to select channels.
  • Page 9 Figure 9. The front panel of CS4R Figure 10. Exploded view of Scan rates from a section of the front panel Figure 11. The front panel of CS8 Figure 12. The front panel of CS8R...
  • Page 10: Select A Channel

    Figure 13. The front panel of CS16 Figure 14. The front panel of CS16R Select a channel Selects the specific computer for viewing and operation. Be sure the light above the Scan button is OFF (toggle on/off). Press the button (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,...or 16) corresponding to the desired channel. The light above the button will be ON, and the video from the computer connected to that channel will be displayed.
  • Page 11 Skip Restricts channel selection to only active channels (i.e., channels with powered computers connected). To activate, press the Skip button (toggle on/off). The light above the button will be ON, and only active channels will be selected. Hot Key Mode Operation In Hot Key Mode, CompuSwitch captures and interprets all keystrokes as front panel functions.
  • Page 12 Change the Hot Key Mode activator To change the Hot Key Mode activator, first enter Hot Key Mode. Then press either <SCROLL LOCK>, <CAPS LOCK>, or <NUM LOCK>. Press <ENTER>. The selected key will now be the new Hot Key Mode activator (figure 15). Quit Hot Key Mode To quit Hot Key Mode at any time, press <ESC>.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TroubleShooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE No front panel Bad connection. lights Computer not powered Notebook computer or Guardian device Channel light Computer not powered flashes ON for that channel continuously No video display Loose video for one or all connection(s) computers Monitor problems Keyboard error on Keyboard connection...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications DeskTop Models 2-Channel Model--CS2 4-Channel Model--CS4 8-Channel Model--CS8 16-Channel Model--CS16 Rackmount Models 2-Channel Model--CS2R 4-Channel Model--CS4R 8-Channel Model--CS8R 16-Channel Model--CS16R Power DC Power Input Operating Temp. 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 1.62kg (3.6 lbs.) 390mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 15.40”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 2.24kg (4.9 lbs.)
  • Page 15: Cables

    Cables For each PS/2 Computer (VGA Video, PS/2 K/B, PS/2 Mouse) Part No. Length CCP20 2M/6.5ft CCP40 4M/13ft CCP60 6M/20ft CCP90 9M/30ft For each AT Computer (VGA Video, AT K/B, Serial Mouse) Part No. Length CCA20 2M/6.5ft CCA40 4M/13ft CCA60 6M/20ft CCA90 9M/30ft...
  • Page 16: Appendix

    Appendix 1. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS24 to CS2/CS4 Refer to the following figure to install RCS24 to CS2/CS4 Where CS4 or CS2 Side Frame (RCS24) Round head screw, M3x8mm Cable Support Bracket Round head screw, M3x6mm ‚ Figure 16. Install RCS24 to CS2/CS4 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces...
  • Page 17 2. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS8 to CS8 Refer to the following figure to install RCS8 to CS8 Where Side Frame (RCS8) Round head screw, M3x8mm Cable Support Bracket Round head screw, M3x6mm Figure 17. Install RCS8 to CS8 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces...
  • Page 18 3. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS16 to CS16 Refer to the following figure to install RCS16 to CS16 Where CS16 Side Frame (RCS16) Round head screw, M3x8mm Cable Support Bracket Round head screw, M3x6mm Figure 18. Install RCS16 to CS16 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces...
  • Page 19 4. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS2R/CS4R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS2R/CS4R Where CS2R/CS4R Side Frame Round head screw, M3x6mm Cable Support Bracket Flat head screw, M3x6mm Figure 19. Install cable bracket kits in CS2R/CS4R 2 pieces 2 pieces 1 pieces...
  • Page 20 5. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS8R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS8R Where CS8R Side Frame Round head screw, M3x6mm Cable Support Bracket Flat head screw, M3x6mm Figure 20. Install cable bracket kits in CS8R 2 pieces 2 pieces 1 pieces...
  • Page 21 6. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS16R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS16R Where CS16R Side Frame Round head screw, M3x6mm Cable Support Bracket Flat head screw, M3x6mm Figure 21. Install cable bracket kits in CS16R 2 pieces 4 pieces 2 pieces...

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