CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
CS261 / CS261TK user manual. Setup Install a HyperTerminal application on a computer that is not part of the CS261 / CS261TK setup, which will be connected and used to control the CS261 / CS261TK via RS-232. HyperTerminal applications can be download from the internet, and many operating systems are embedded with HyperTerminal applications.
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CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Console Login - HyperTerminal Once a physical connection from the computer to the CS261 / CS261TK has been made, you can establish a HyperTerminal session using the instructions below. 1. Open the HyperTerminal application, and configure the port settings for...
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CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Bits per Second: 19200, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop bits: 1, Flow Control: None. 2. When configured correctly a login prompt like the one below appears:...
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4), you can use the instructions below to send RS-232 commands to control the CS261 / CS261TK from a remote system. When the RS-232 link is opened, the CS261 / CS261TK will no longer accept commands from front panel buttons or most of hotkey functions (excluding hotkey switching mode, console status and turn off/on the other monitor and audio).
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Switch Operation The switch port command allows you to switch between computers connected to the CS261 / CS261TK’s ports. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formula: Command + Input Command + [Enter]...
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CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Keyboard Language Layout The Keyboard Language Layout command allows you to change the keyboard language layout. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formula: Command + Control + [Enter]...
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CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Set Operating System The Set Operating System command allows you to set the operating system for a port. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formula: Command + Control + [Enter]...
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CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Timeout The Timeout command allows you to set the timeout period. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + Control + [Enter] Parameters: Command Description timeout Timeout Period...
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Control Description remix Implement the EDID of each connected display according to its connection when the CS261 / CS261TK is first powered on, or immediately after selecting the Remix option. port1 Implement the EDID of the connected display to console1, and pass it to the source.
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CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Note: 1. Each command string can be separated with a space. 2. The default EDID mode setting is remix. 3. The ASCII code for Enter is 0x0D0A.
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Screen Saver The Screen Saver command allows you to set the timeout period before the screen saver is activated. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + Control + [Enter]...
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Activate Beeper The Activate Beeper command allows you to enable/disable the beeper function. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + Control + [Enter] Parameters: Command Description...
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Hotkey Settings The Hotkey Settings command allows you to enable/disable and change the hotkey used to invoke the HSM (Hotkey Settings Mode). Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command.
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Hotkey Switching The Hotkey Switching command allows you to change the hotkey switching mode. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + Control + [Enter] Parameters: Command...
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool USB Reset The USB Reset command allows you to reset the USB connection. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + Control + [Enter] Parameters: Command Description...
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Restore Default Settings The Restore Default Settings command allows you to reset all of the CS261 / CS261TK’s settings back to the default. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command.
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade command allows you to enable the firmware upgrade mode. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + [Enter] Parameters: Command Description upgrade...
CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool KVM Status The KVM Status command allows you to display read-only information about the CS261 / CS261TK’s current KVM status. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + [Enter]...
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CS261 / CS261TK RS-232 Control Tool Info The Info command allows you to display the CS261 / CS261TK’s current firmware version and ATEN copyright information. Use the Formula - to set Parameters - to create a Command. Formulas: Command + [Enter]...
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