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- Page 1 Adder TS4 Four-port.keyboard.and.mouse.switch ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome Introduction...2 Automatic.switching.between.systems...2 How.does.Synchrony.work?..3 Synchrony.configuration.tips...3 Standard.items..4 Additional.and.optional.items..4 Installation Locations...5 Mounting...5 Making.connections...6 System.connections..6 Keyboard.and.mouse.connections..7 Optional.power.supply.connections...7 Remote.control.connections...7 Installing.Synchrony...8 Connections.for.Synchrony...8 Configuration.for.Synchrony...9 Configuration.switch.settings..12 Hot.plugging.and.mouse.restoration...13 Operation SYSTEM The. .readout...14 Selecting.systems...14 Configuration.options..15 Setting.(or.changing).a.password...15 Changing.hotkeys...15 Mouse.button.switching.modes...16... -
Page 3: Introduction
Welcome Introduction The Adder TS4 is a robust keyboard and mouse switch created specifically for trading floors and control rooms, where information must be controlled across numerous systems and screens. The TS4 allows a single keyboard and mouse to fulfil the function that previously required four separate sets. -
Page 4: How.does.synchrony.work
USB to serial adapters will work, but won’t provide such a rapid switching action between systems. • Option switch 5 is used to place the Adder TS4 into Synchrony mode, however, the setup switches are only consulted during the power on phase, or when the TS4 is reset using option switch 8. -
Page 5: Standard.items
VSC3 cables are also required) Adder P/N: CCPU Optional power supply (required only when long cables are used) plus country-specific mains cable Adder P/N: PSU-IEC-5VDC-A Converter for connecting a SUN computer to the Adder TS4 (not pictured) Adder P/N: CCSUN... -
Page 6: Installation
Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the Adder TS4 unit: • Situate the Adder TS4 unit close to the systems to which it will be connected. The Adder TS4 does not require a power supply providing that its connection cables are no longer than 2 metres. -
Page 7: Making.connections
2 At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach a VSC3 link cable to the (purple) keyboard socket of port 1. 3 Attach the other end of the VSC3 link cable to the keyboard socket (usually coloured purple) on the first system. -
Page 8: Keyboard.and.mouse.connections
Keyboard and mouse connections To connect a keyboard and mouse 1 At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach the connector from the keyboard to the purple socket that is closest to the power input socket. 2 At the rear panel of the Adder TS4 unit, attach the connector from the mouse to the green socket that is closest to the power input socket. -
Page 9: Installing.synchrony
3 At the other end of the cable, attach the larger connector to the socket on the end of the Adder TS4 unit. 4 On the underside of the Adder TS4 unit, remember to set switch 5 to ON to enable the auto switching mode. -
Page 10: Configuration.for.synchrony
Repeat this procedure within the copy of Synchrony on each system. 5 On the ‘primary system’ only (the one that has its serial port connected to the Adder TS4 unit), select the ‘Use this computer as the server...’ radio button and then click the ‘Configure’ button: This is where you will register each computer (including the primary system itself) and define the positional relationships between their monitor screens. - Page 11 7 In the ‘Screen Name’ field, enter the ‘Hostname’ (see step 4) of one of the computer systems and choose the corresponding ‘Switch Number’ (its port number on the Adder TS4 unit). You can optionally use the other controls within this dialog: Aliases - Enter one or more unique names that you would prefer to use for the system.
- Page 12 14 When all of the screen switching entries have been entered, click the OK button to return to the main window. Now choose the Serial Port on the primary computer to which the Adder TS4 serial cable is connected. 15 On each client system, select the ‘Use this computer as a client’ radio button and enter the Screen Name (Hostname) of the primary system in the ‘Name of Server’...
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Page 13: Configuration.switch.settings
Configuration switch settings The underside of the TS4 unit features a block of eight switches which are used to configure various fundamental settings. When shipped, all switches are set to OFF, which produces normal operation within the TS4 unit. Further details about switch settings can be found within sections of this guide dealing with specific setup issues. -
Page 14: Hot.plugging.and.mouse.restoration
It is strongly recommended that you switch off a host system before attempting to connect it to the Adder TS4. However, if this is not possible then you need to ‘hot plug’ the system while it is still running. There is not normally a danger of damage to the system, however, when PS/2-style mouse or IntelliMouse communications (i.e. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation In operation, the Adder TS4 allows you to quickly switch between up to four systems. One system can be accessed at a time, whereupon the common keyboard and mouse are linked to that system. The Adder TS4 deceives the other systems that they still have a keyboard and mouse connected to them in order that they respond quickly and correctly once they are again selected. -
Page 16: Configuration.options
Changing hotkeys Hotkeys are two normal keyboard keys that, when pressed simultaneously with a third key, signal to the Adder TS4 that you are sending a message specifically to it and not to the currently selected system. The hotkeys are ordinarily , while a third keypress determines what you want the Adder TS4 to do, e.g... -
Page 17: Mouse.button.switching.modes
‘trapped’ by the Adder TS4 and is not passed to the system. This makes it unavailable for use in controlling applications on the selected system. The scroll wheel scrolling action is unaffected and passed on normally to the systems, only the scroll wheel click is used by the Adder TS4. -
Page 18: Upgrading
3 Connect the supplied upgrade cable between the remote control socket on the end of the Adder TS4 unit adjacent to the Adder logo, and a vacant serial port on the system containing the upgrade files. -
Page 19: Further Information
• If you move the mouse and the activity indicator (dot on 7 segment display) does not flash then the Adder TS4 is not receiving data from the mouse. Check the mouse connection to the Adder TS4, try resetting the mouse using the reset function or re-powering the Adder TS4. -
Page 20: Safety.information
• Do not attempt to service the Adder TS4 unit or its remote control yourself. • The optional power adapter can get warm in operation – do not situate it in an enclosed space without any ventilation. -
Page 21: Emissions.and.immunity
Emissions and Immunity All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order 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 A computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard EN55022. - Page 22 © 2008 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.1c November 2008 Part No. ADD0064 Adder Technology Limited, Technology House, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB3 8SQ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1954 780044 Fax: +44 (0)1954 780081 Documentation by: www.ctxd.com...
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