Advantech RMD-1150F-8 User Manual
Advantech RMD-1150F-8 User Manual

Advantech RMD-1150F-8 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for LCD monitor
1. Read these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosols cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not destroy the grounding-type plug.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons
will walk on the cord.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere
ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension
cord ampere rating. Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
12. Do not attempt to service this product by yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to service
personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for LCD monitor 1. Read these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols cleaners.
  • Page 2 c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are fol l owed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
  • Page 3 I n t r o d u c t i o n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RMD1150 family specifications: RMD-1150F-8 RMD-1150KM Specifications...
  • Page 4: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Installation is as easy as connecting cables between the RMD-1150 and your computers. Operation is as simple as entering hot-key command and navigating through the user-friendly on-screen menu. RMD-1150F-8 switches 8 IBM-compatible computers and up to 64 IBM-compatible computers by cascaded. The RMD-1150 is independent of the computer operating system.
  • Page 5 Features n Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse n Cascade configuration expands system capability n Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially n Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro) n Hot-key functions allow easy computer access n Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers n Operating system independent, transparent to all applications n Plug and play system configuration n Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time...
  • Page 6 PS/2 mouse and a VGA multi-sync monitor directly to the RMD-1150F-8’s external CONSOLE port. Then, connect multiple sets of keyboard, mouse and monitor cables to the “PC x” ports of the RMD-1150F-8, as shown in figure 1. Figure 1: A single RMD-1150F-8 configuration Throughout this manual, RMD-1150F-8 is the Master that has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its CONSOLE port.
  • Page 7: External Device Connection

    The RMD-1150 's automatic mouse conversion system allows you to connect computers using serial mouse and control the computers from one PS/2 mouse.] Figure 2: RMD-1150F-8 console connection Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard cables to the RMD-1150 ’s connectors marked with a...
  • Page 8 For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6 adapter (supplied with the RMD-1150 ) to the computer mouse port, then use PS/2 cables to connect the mouse to RMD-1150 , see figure 4. Connect the computer's monitor cable to the HD-DB-15 VGA connector.
  • Page 9: Initial Power-Up

    Initial Power-Up Make sure all computers and RMD-1150 are powered down during installation. You must power up the RMD-1150 before turning on any other devices. 4 For single RMD-1150 : 1) Apply a power adapter to the RMD-1150 . 2) Turn on computers. 4 For cascade: 1) Apply a power adapter to the RMD-1150 .
  • Page 10 O p e r a t i o n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation For RMD-1150 Switch Figure 5: RMD-1150 portion OSD screen illustration By hitting the left <CTRL>...
  • Page 11 <ENTER> to select it. You can press <ESCAPE> to exit at any time. < Auto Scan In this mode, the RMD-1150F-8 automatically switches from one power -on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval . During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer.
  • Page 12 < Manual Scan Scan through power -on computers one by one by keyboard control. Scan Type (<F4>:More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Press the up arrow key (↑) to select the previous computer and the down arrow key (↓...
  • Page 13 LL as Lower Left, LR as Lower Right. MI as MIddle, =ESC: To exit the OSD, press the <ESCAPE> key.
  • Page 14: Hot-Key Commands

    Auto Scan: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3 The RMD-1150F-8 sends one to four beeps indicating scan interval of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively. g To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of BIOS...
  • Page 15: Control Functions

    Ctrl + left Ctrl + F5 The RMD-1150F-8 generates 1 or 2 beeps corresponding to On and Off respectively. OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation For LCD Monitor Control Functions The monitor control functions are located on the bottom side of the panel. They are shown in the figure below and described in the following paragraphs.
  • Page 16: Osd Screen

    OSD Screen Figure 6: LCD monitor portion OSD screen illustration BRIGHTNESS : Adjust the backlight bulb intensity showing on the screen by pressing "+"or"-" CONTRAST : The operation is the same as the brightness by way of adjusting "+ " or "-" to change the brightness value HORIZONTAL POSITION: Push to move the screen to the left or right...
  • Page 17 GREEN GAIN: Push to adjust"+" or "-" the screen green gain BLUE GAIN: Push to adjust "+" or "- " the screen blue gain OSD H POSITION: Press "+" or "-" to move the OSD location to left or right hand side. OSD V POSITION: Press "+"...
  • Page 18 Connection Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to the RMD-1150F-8 under power, you must turn off the device. The RMD-1150F-8 must have equal or more ' P C x' ports than that of the Slave. The ports labeled "PC 1"~”PC 8” can be connected to either a computer or a Slave's CONSOLE port, as shown in figure 7.
  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation On power up, the RMD-1150 is in Idle mode broadcasting VGA signal from the selected computer and detecting for keyboard and mouse activity. No matter internal or external keyboard or mouse activity is detected, the RMD-1150 immediately disables the other CONSOLE from accessing the computer. In the mean time, keyboard LEDs (Num/Caps/Scroll Lock) of the other CONSOLE start to flash as its access is denied and the monitor is blocked from VGA signal for security reason.
  • Page 20 A p p e n d i c e s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Specifications of 15" TFT LCD Monitor Specification Item Dimensions (mm)
  • Page 21 Disclaimer WinMate does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the monitor screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the monitor. WinMate will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaner.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    RMD-1150F-8’s PC 1~ PC 8 port .Press and hold the 1 and 2 push buttons to initiate K/M reset .Remove any possible power supply to the slave (unplug all cables), before connecting it to the RMD-1150F-8 Keyboard strokes .The computer was in .Press both SHIFT keys...
  • Page 23 .Improper .Only RMD-1150F-8 ports PC1~PC8 can be connected to computer connected RMD-1150F-8 unit slaves. to a slave connection .Connect slave CONSOLE port to PC1~PC8 ports of the .Improper slave unit RMD-1150F-8 connection .Only one level of slave units is allowed. Pop up OSD .Too many levels of...
  • Page 24 Compatible modes: The display has been designed to be compatible with a variety of computers. The Table below describes the display timing of the compatible models. A-1 15"/15.1"LCD Modes Input mode Resolution Zoom to 1024X768 1024X768 SVGA 800X600 HQ scale up 640X480 HQ scale up DOS(TEXT)
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT., The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied 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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