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- Page 1 ADDER V V i i e e w w 4 Port ADDER View GEM AV4GEM 2 Port ADDER View GEM AV2GEM Remote Control Pad/Display www.addertec.com...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Quick Installation and Operation Guide QUICK INSTALLATION Power off all your computers and connect them to the ORANGE ports on the rear of the AdderView GEM. Adder 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse combination cables are recommended for convenience. Suitable individual standard keyboard, video and mouse cables are also widely available. - Page 3 Komplette Handbuchversion Deutsche ist herunterladbar von: Quick-Guide für Installation & Betrieb QUICK-INSTALLATION Schalten Sie alle Ihre Computer aus, und schließen Sie sie an die ORANGEFARBENEN Ports auf der Rückseite des AdderView GEM an. Wir empfehlen der Einfachheit halber die Verwendung der Adder 3-in-1 Tastatur/Video/Mauskabel, es sind in der Regel jedoch auch geeignete einzelne Standardmaus-, Video- und Tastaturkabel überall im Handel erhältlich.
- Page 4 Guía rápida de instalación y funcionamiento INSTALACIÓN RÁPIDA Desconecte todos los ordenadores y conéctelos a los puertos NARANJA en la parte posterior del AdderView GEM. Para mayor comodidad se recomiendan cables combinados 3-en-1 teclado/vídeo/ratón. También están ampliamente disponibles cables individuales normales adecuados para el teclado, el vídeo y el ratón. Conecte el teclado, el monitor y el ratón al puerto GRIS en la parte posterior del AdderView.
- Page 5 Téléchargez une version Français complète de ce manuel : Guide d'installation rapide et mode d'emploi INSTALLATION RAPIDE Mettez tous vos ordinateurs hors tension et raccordez-les aux ports ORANGE à l'arrière d'AdderView GEM. Les câbles clavier/vidéo/souris Adder 3-in-1 sont recommandés pour des raisons pratiques.
- Page 6 Guida di installazione rapida e funzionamento INSTALLAZIONE RAPIDA Spegnere tutti i computer e collegarli alle porte ARANCIONI sul retro dell’AdderView GEM. Per facilità consigliamo i cavi Adder combinati 3-in-1 tastiera/video/mouse. Sono pure disponibili cavi mouse, video e tastiera standard individuali adatti. Collegare la tastiera, monitor e mouse alla porta GRIGIA sul retro dell’AdderView.
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Page 8: About This Manual
Part No. ADD0037/3 All rights reserved. Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Adder Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. - Page 9 Warranty Adder Technology Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, Adder will replace or repair it free of charge.
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Page 10: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. European EMC directive 89/336/EEC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022. -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction ... 6 1.1 Key features ... 6 1.2 Package contents ... 7 1.3 Remote controller contents ... 7 1.4 Product information ... 8 2. Installation ... 9 2.1 What you will need ... 9 2.2 Mounting the AdderView GEM ... 10 2.3 Connecting your devices ... - Page 12 4. AdderView GEM configuration options... 27 4.1 Screen saver time delay ... 27 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ... 27 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels ... 28 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ... 29 4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels ... 30 4.6 Firmware functions (version query, mouse restore and reset) ...
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Page 13: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AdderView GEM. Your AdderView GEM is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. 1.1 Key features Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. Continuous keyboard and mouse emulation on all ports ensures problem free computer bootup. -
Page 14: Package Contents
Can be controlled remotely via an RS232 serial port. Includes screen saver, auto-scan and variable hotkey options. Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel mice. Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems. Keyboard, mouse and AdderView GEM resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. -
Page 15: Product Information
1.4 Product information Figure 1 - AdderView GEM front view Figure 2 - AdderView GEM rear view (4 port model) Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory - part RC1) AdderView GEM Installation and Use Page 8... -
Page 16: Installation
2. Installation 2.1 What you will need Cables to connect the AdderView GEM to each of your PC keyboard, video and mouse ports. Cable specifications are given in appendix A. (You do not need to connect a mouse cable if you are not using the mouse). A monitor with a standard VGA/SVGA (15 pin) connector that will work when connected directly to each of your PCs. -
Page 17: Mounting The Adderview Gem
2.2 Mounting the AdderView GEM The AdderView GEM has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the AdderView GEM on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals. -
Page 18: Interface Powered' Operation Without The Optional Power Adapter
2.4 ‘Interface powered’ operation without the optional power adapter The AdderView GEM draws its power from the connected computers via the keyboard cables. A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the AdderView GEM provided that the cable is no longer than 5 metres. If more than one computer is connected then the power will be intelligently drawn from all computers. -
Page 19: Configuring The Adderview Gem
To enter configure mode at power on: Switch off all the attached PCs and the AdderView GEM. Hold down the front panel key whilst powering on the AdderView GEM. Remember that the AdderView GEM draws its power from any attached PC via the keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected. - Page 20 L1 - AdderView GEM locks on to active ports only during autoscanning (default) L2 - AdderView GEM locks on to every port during autoscanning L3 - AdderView GEM powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - AdderView GEM powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports L5 –...
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Page 21: Resetting The Adderview Gem Without Disconnecting Your Devices
H1 - Hotkey combination is CTRL + ALT + command key (default) H2 - Hotkey combination is CTRL + SHIFT + command key H3 - Hotkey combination is ALT + SHIFT + command key H4 - Hotkey combination is RIGHT ALT + command key H5 - Hotkey combination is LEFT ALT + RIGHT ALT + command key H6 - Hotkey combination is LEFT CTRL + LEFT ALT + command key H7 - Hotkey combination is RIGHT CTRL + RIGHT ALT + command key... -
Page 22: Other Useful Installation Information
2.9 Other useful installation information PC boot up sequence - When your PCs are powered on they communicate with any attached keyboards and mice and setup parameters required by the particular operating system. It is necessary for the AdderView GEM to be attached and powered on during this sequence so that it can give the required responses and keep track of all the modes and settings requested by each of the connected PCs. -
Page 23: Hot Plugging The Adderview Gem Into Running Systems And Re-Enabling Disconnected Ps/2 Cpu Mouse Connections
Alternatively you can reset the keyboards and mice by holding down the front panel key for 5 seconds. When the character ‘C’ is displayed on the front of the AdderView GEM, press the front panel key again. A complete power off reset of the connected keyboards and mice will then be performed. -
Page 24: Upgrading The Adderview's Flash Memory
Type of mouse / system Connected at bootup PS/2 PS/2 IntelliMouse / AdderView GEM IntelliMouse / AdderView GEM To restore lost mouse movement on a CPU connected to the AdderView GEM: 1) Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement 2) Press the select key on the front of the AdderView GEM for 5 seconds until ‘C’... - Page 25 DOS. Upgrade cables may be purchased for Adder Technology or may be made using the wiring specification given in Appendix A4. You will also need to download the latest version of the AdderView GEM firmware which is available free of charge at www.addertec.com.
- Page 26 Step 5 - Run the upgrade program The latest version of the AdderView GEM firmware is available from the Adder Technology website at www.addertec.com. The program and data files are supplied as a pair e.g. and should be downloaded to the same directory on your PC. Run the file AVGxxx.EXE (e.g.
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Page 27: Using The Adderview Gem
3. Using the AdderView GEM This section explains the general operation of the AdderView GEM. We recommend that you read this section before starting to use the product. 3.1 Power on status At power on the AdderView GEM selects computer 1 and displays '1'. If a password has been set then ‘P’... -
Page 28: Status Display
particularly useful in applications where the AdderView GEM is located away from the desktop. The remote controller can be conveniently attached to your keyboard with a couple of Velcro strips to give instant channel information and key control. 3.3 Status display The status display usually shows the currently selected port. -
Page 29: Keyboard Hotkey Control
3.4 Keyboard hotkey control AdderView GEM can be conveniently controlled by selecting channel, autoscan mode or security locking from the keyboard. All of the hotkey control commands are invoked by holding down the two hotkeys and then pressing a command key. By default, the two hotkeys are ‘CTRL’... -
Page 30: Mouse Control
Examples of common hotkey sequences (assuming CTRL + ALT hotkey option): To select channel 2: press To 'tab through' channels: ba v press release 3.5 Mouse control Computers may conveniently be selected using a three button mouse. In order to switch to the next computer simply hold down the central mouse button (the wheel mouse button on an IntelliMouse) and click on the left hand mouse button to select the next computer or the right hand mouse button to select the previous computer. -
Page 31: Rs232 Control
3.6 RS232 control AdderView GEM 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. No handshaking is used by the AdderView GEM. Simply send the character for the channel which needs to be selected, for example ASCII ‘1’... -
Page 32: Synchronising Adderview Gems For Multiple Video Head Applications
A typical cascade of two AdderView GEMs 3.8 Synchronising AdderView GEMs for multiple video head applications Multiple AdderViews may be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Synchronised operation is useful for applications that require multiple video signals to be switched together. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. - Page 33 its serial interface. Consequently, by linking the serial interfaces a master unit may be made to automatically switch a daisy chain of slaved units as shown in the diagram below. The slave units will require the optional power adapters because they cannot draw their power from the video link alone.
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Page 34: Adderview Gem Configuration Options
4. AdderView GEM configuration options All the options described in this section are entered in AdderView GEM configure mode - see section 2.6 for instructions on entering configure mode. 4.1 Screen saver time delay AdderView GEM contains a programmable screen saver which will blank the display after the set time delay with no keyboard or mouse activity. -
Page 35: Mouse Mode And Mouse Switching Of Channels
L1 - AdderView GEM only locks on to active ports during autoscanning (default) L2 - AdderView GEM locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - AdderView GEM powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - AdderView GEM powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports T1 - 2 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port (default) T2 - 5 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port... -
Page 36: Keyboard Hotkey Combination
Examples are: Microsoft IntelliMouse Logitech Pilot Mouse + Logitech MouseMan+ Genius NetMouse Genius NetMouse Pro Standard PS/2 and IntelliMouse compatible mice can be connected to the control port. You may configure your CPUs using Microsoft PS/2 or IntelliMouse drivers in any combination as required. -
Page 37: Cycling Between All Channels Or Just The Active Channels
suitable for extended keyboards where additional keys can be programmed to act as a combination of other keys. Such keyboards are supplied with many Gateway 2000 computers. Programming spare keys to trigger the hotkey combination allows channels to be selected via a single key stroke. H1 - 'CTRL' and 'ALT' keys together (left or right hand keys operate) (default) H2 - 'CTRL' and 'SHIFT' keys together (left or right hand keys operate) H3 - 'ALT' and 'SHIFT' keys together (left and right hand keys operate) -
Page 38: Setting A Security Password
F1 - Display firmware first digit (Note: F1 is F2 - Display firmware second digit F3 - Display firmware third digit F5 - Restore PS/2 mouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F6 - Restore IntelliMouse function to the currently selected CPU’s mouse port F8 - Reset all configurations to factory default settings. -
Page 39: Cascade Query Code
AD. SmartView (another range of keyboard / mouse / video switches from Adder Technology) units with firmware versions less than 1.09 used query code EF. This was found to conflict with a small number of other (rare) devices that used the same query code so an alternative query code was provided to ensure compatibility. -
Page 40: Exit Configure Mode
4.10 Exit configure mode When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type ‘E’ followed by (return) to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on. AdderView GEM Installation and Use Page 33... -
Page 41: A - Cable And Connector Specifications
Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications IMPORTANT NOTE The maximum cable lengths supported vary widely between devices and cables. It may be possible to use cables that are longer than those specified below with certain PCs and peripherals but this cannot be guaranteed. If you experience problems try using shorter cables. - Page 42 wish to make use of the DDC (Display Data Channel) capabilities of the AdderView GEM then you will need to use cables that have the DDC signalling lines connected (pins 12 and 15 on the 15-way video connector). Not all video cables have these DDC lines connected.
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Page 43: Recommended Cables
Recommended cables: 3-in-1 keyboard, video and mouse combination cable - For convenience, neatness and high video quality we recommend the Adder brand 3-in-1 combination cables. These cables are constructed with tri-coax video links to ensure that high video quality is maintained. They also support DDC signalling and are colour coded in PC99 specification colours for your convenience. - Page 44 A.4 Flash upgrade cable connection The cable connections shown below are to connect either COM1 or COM2 of a PC to the AdderView GEM to allow flash upgrades. A.5 RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments The cable connections shown below are to connect two AdderView GEMs together for synchronised operation (see section 3.8) AdderView GEM Installation and Use...
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Page 45: B - Problem Solving
Appendix B. Problem Solving Problem: Poor video quality with smearing fuzziness or ripple. Action: Use screened coaxial video cables to connect your devices to the AdderView GEM. Problem: Mouse does not move cursor on screen. Action: Ensure that the mouse and computer are both connected to AdderView GEM before power is connected and ensure that the AdderView GEM is powered on before the attached computer. - Page 46 ADDER V V i i e e w w I N S TA L L AT I O N & U S E ADDER Technology Limited Technology House Trafalgar Way Bar Hill Cambridge CB3 8SQ • England T: +44 (0) 1954 780044 F: +44 (0) 1954 780081 sales@addertec.com...