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SmartView Pro - Installation and Use
Fifth edition (March 1999)
Part No. ADD0031/5
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. We reserve the right to change the specifications,
functions and circuitry of the product without notice. All trademarks acknowledged.

Safety information

For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
Warning - live parts contained within power adapter.
No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle.
Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the SmartView.
Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.
Do not use power adapter if power adapter case becomes damaged, cracked or
broken or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.
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. No liability can be
accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside Adder's control. Also
Adder will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or
indirectly from the use of this product. Adder's total liability under the terms of this
warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this
product.
If any difficulty is experienced in the installation or use of this product that you are
unable to resolve, please contact your supplier.
SmartView
(c) 1999 Adder Technology Ltd.
Installation and Use
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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Warning - live parts contained within power adapter. No user serviceable parts within power adapter - do not dismantle. Plug the power adapter into a socket outlet close to the SmartView. Replace the power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.

  • Page 2: Radio Frequency Energy

    (d) Consult the supplier or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. SmartView FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.6 Summary of SmartView configuration options ... 14 2.7 Other useful installation information ... 16 2.8 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ... 17 2.8 Hot plugging the SmartView into running systems and re-enabling disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections ... 17 3. Using the SmartView ... 19 3.1 Power on status ...
  • Page 4 4. SmartView configuration options ... 30 4.1 Screen saver time delay ... 30 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ... 30 4.3 Timeout setting for switching between local and remote ports ... 31 4.4 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels ... 32 4.5 Keyboard hotkey combination ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Adder SmartView Pro. Your SmartView Pro 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 local and remote keyboard, monitor and mouse.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    6 x stick on self-adhesive rubber feet. 2 x mounting brackets for fixing the unit into a 19 inch rack. 4 x screws for fixing mounting brackets to SmartView Pro (6 screws supplied with SV12PRO and SV16PRO models) This installation guide.

  • Page 7: Product Information

    1.3 Product information Fig. 1 - SmartView SV8PRO Fig. 2 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory for 4 & 8 port SmartView Installation and Use Page 7...
  • Page 8 Fig. 3 - SmartView SV4PRO SmartView Installation and Use Page 8...
  • Page 9 Fig. 4 - SmartView SV12PRO SmartView Installation and Use Page 9...
  • Page 10 Fig. 5 - SmartView SV16PRO SmartView Installation and Use Page 10...

  • Page 11: Installation

    A standard AT or PS/2 style keyboard. If you are using an AT keyboard with a 5 pin connector you may connect this to the SmartView using a standard AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter. A PS/2 style two or three button Microsoft or Logitech compatible mouse or a Microsoft IntelliMouse compatible mouse.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Smartview

    The SmartView has been designed to be used either on a desktop or mounted in a 19 inch rack. If the SmartView is to be used on a desktop then you will need to stick the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the SmartView. If the SmartView is to be mounted in a 19 inch rack then you will need to fit the rack mounting brackets to the side of the SmartView.

  • Page 13: Configuring Your Pcs

    Hold down the SELECT key for 5 seconds until the front panel display shows ‘C’. In configure mode, options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number followed by (enter). Use ESC to abort the entry of an option. The SmartView will remain in configure mode until you type 'E' (enter).

  • Page 14: Summary Of Smartview Configuration Options

    L1 - SmartView locks on to active ports only during autoscanning (default) L2 - SmartView locks on to every port during autoscanning L3 - SmartView powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - SmartView powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports L7 - SmartView cascade query code = AD (default) L8 –...
  • Page 15 T7 - 30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T8 - 60 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port U1 - SmartView channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (default) (SmartView reports 2 button mouse mode to PCs)

  • Page 16: Other Useful Installation Information

    It is necessary for the SmartView 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 17: Re-Enabling A Disconnected Ps/2 Mouse

    PC is initially booted. If you have switched off your SmartView or you are attempting to ‘hot plug’ it into a system that is already running, you may be able to restore lost mouse movement using the SmartView's mouse restoration functions.
  • Page 18 To restore lost mouse movement on a CPU connected to the SmartView: 1) Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement 2) Press the select key on the front of the SmartView for 5 seconds until ‘C’ is displayed. You are now in configure mode.

  • Page 19: Using The Smartview

    3.1 Power on status At power on the SmartView selects PC number 1 and displays '1'. If a password has been set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the SmartView will remain locked until a valid password is entered.
  • Page 20 Velcro strips to give instant channel information and key control. AUTO key The AUTO key puts the SmartView into auto-scan mode. The ports scanned and the scan time can be selected by options L and T in configure mode (see section 4.2). AUTO and SELECT keys pressed together...

  • Page 21: Status Display

    If SmartView has been locked, ‘P’ will be displayed until a valid password has been typed to unlock the unit.

  • Page 22: Using The Dual Control Ports (A And B)

    3.5 Using the dual control ports (A and B) The SmartView is fitted with two control ports, A and B. Each control port has a keyboard, mouse and monitor connection. Either control port may be used to access the SmartView. Typically port A may be used for local access and port B for remote access (up to 20 metres away).
  • Page 23 SmartView can be re-enabled by selecting a channel. If a password has been set then the SmartView displays 'P' to indicate that a valid password must be entered to unlock the switch. Simply type the same key combination as was set during configuration (see section 4.8) followed by the (enter) key.

  • Page 24: On Screen Menu Control

    3.7 On Screen Menu control SmartView Pro can conveniently select a computer using the integral On Screen Menu control. The menu is called up by pressing the two ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘M’. When the menu is first called up, there will be no named computers listed. You must first enter the names and port numbers for computers which are to be selected from the menu.
  • Page 25 Type in a name up to 16 characters long. You can use upper/lower case, special and space characters. When completed press the ENTER key. The red highlighted area now moves into SmartView Installation and Use Page 25...
  • Page 26 SmartView Pro units, the cascade routing will need to be entered (see section 3.10 for more details). To specify port 5 on a SmartView that is cascaded off port 3 you would enter port number 35 (4 & 8 port products) or 0305 (12 and 16 port products).

  • Page 27: Mouse Control

    30 metres away from the next SmartView. The channel can be selected on remote SmartView units using an extension of the...
  • Page 28 ‘3’, whilst keeping the hotkey keys pressed. This will have the effect of connecting to port ‘3’ of the SmartView which is connected into port ‘2’ of the first SmartView unit A. (note: if you are cascading 12 and 16 port units then you will need to type a leading 0 before all single digit port numbers).
  • Page 29 A typical cascade of two SmartViews SmartView Installation and Use Page 29...

  • Page 30: Smartview Configuration Options

    B8 - Blank screen after 20 minutes of inactivity 4.2 Autoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time SmartView can be set to select each channel in turn for a period of time set by the Autoscan delay time. Autoscan mode is entered by typing the hotkey keys together with ‘A’.

  • Page 31: Timeout Setting For Switching Between Local And Remote Ports

    L2 - SmartView locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - SmartView powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - SmartView powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports...

  • Page 32: Mouse Mode And Mouse Switching Of Channels

    IntelliMouse wheel is not affected. Consequently in modes U1, U2 and U4 the SmartView reports to the PCs that a 2 button mouse is connected. If you wish to use the full function of a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse for your PC software then you should select options U3 or U5.

  • Page 33: Keyboard Hotkey Combination

    The following keyboard hotkey combinations can be selected. These hotkey combinations are used together with the command keys to trigger the required SmartView function. The left and right shift key combination is particularly suitable for extended keyboards where additional keys can be programmed to act as a combination of other keys.

  • Page 34: Firmware Functions (Version Query, Mouse Restore And Reset)

    For technical support purposes, it may be necessary to find the firmware release version for the control software in your SmartView. For example, if the release version is v1.02 the response shown to F1(enter) will be a brief display of the digit ‘1’, then F2(enter) will be a brief display of the digit ‘0’, then F3(enter) will be a brief...

  • Page 35: Setting A Security Password

    0 will blank the screen, disconnect the keyboard and mouse from all of the computers and display ‘P’ on the SmartView display. Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard.

  • Page 36: Cascade Query Code

    Either query code may be used but you should make sure that all cascaded SmartView units are set to use the same query code. If any of the cascaded SmartView Pros have firmware versions less than 1.09 then the cascade query code for all the SmartView Pros...

  • Page 37: A - Cable And Connector Specifications

    All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the SmartView. If you use an AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN male) converter. Keyboard, monitor and mouse extension cables can be used to increase the distance from SmartView up to 10m.
  • Page 38 Cables should be no longer than 30 metres. A3. Expansion port pin assignments The 15 way D connector located on the back of the SmartView provides connections for the remote control module and allows an external RS232 device to control the SmartView.

  • Page 39: B - Problem Solving

    (section 3.3) or re-powering the SmartView. If you are attempting to connect the SmartView to a CPU with a PS/2 mouse connection that has not been powered down then you will need to use the mouse restoration functions F5 or F6 (see section 2.9).
  • Page 40 Mouse causes channel to change. Action: Some cheaper mice are not fully compatible with the SmartView and can lose data causing the channel to be changed (if mouse switching of channels is enabled). If you experience this problem then change the mouse and use a Microsoft, Logitech, IBM, Compaq or Hewlett-Packard type.
  • Page 41 There are three possible solutions to this problem: 1) Use a different mouse. 2) Connect the SmartView mouse connection to a serial port on the NT 4.0 unit rather than the PS/2 port. 3) Select channel 0 or a port that is not connected to an NT 4.0 box whilst NT is booting.
  • Page 42 Notes SmartView Installation and Use Page 42...
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