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Page 1 Command Console...
Page 2: Fcc Information
Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05 WARNING Command Console CAUTION 2. Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Z Microsystems could void user’s warranty.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Introduction ...4 About This Manual ...4 Safety Precautions ...4 Product Description ...5 Installation Instructions ...6 Shipment Contents ...6 Required Tool ...6 Preparations ...6 Hardware Installation ...7 Install Rails ...8 Install Console ...10 ZLocks Description ...12 Setup Console ...13 Close Console ...15 Cable Connections ...16 Operations ...16...
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT MANUAL This Manual is also available on the Z Microsystems website (www.zmicro.com). We recommend you read this manual carefully and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter for veriﬁcation of system functions and control settings. Safety Precautions DANGER: To avoid shock hazard: •...
Page 5: Product Description
To further assure rapid deployment, dual quick-lock/release mechanisms hold the Com- mand Console SL model ﬁrmly in the storage position and allow it to be quickly set up and operational. A custom torque adjustable hinge can be adjusted to hold the display securely at any viewing angle, in the most turbulent situations.
Page 6: Installation Instructions
Z Mi- crosystems. Verify all parts have not been damaged during shipment. If any of the parts are missing or damaged, immediately contact Z Microsystems Customer Service at 858-657-1000. • Command Console unit attached to the mounting plate •...
Page 7: Hardware Installation
INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION Remove the outer rack mounting slide channels from the Console. Press the spring loaded Z Locks towards the middle to release the outer rack mount slide channels and at the same time slide the rack mounting block back. Simultaneously press in the ﬁrst set of safety catches on each slide rail and slide the channel until the second safety...
Page 8: Install Rails
INSTALLATION Install Rails Both outer rack mount slide channels should be separated at this time. The slide channels come pre-assembled to ﬁt a 24” deep rack. To ﬁt a 25” rack, the Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05 rear mounting bracket can be repositioned as shown here.
Page 9 INSTALLATION To mount the channels on the front of the RETMA rails (in most cases), use two 10- 32 Phillips screws... Be sure to press the slide rail ﬂat against the RETMA rail as you tighten the screws. On the slide rails, using a screwdriver and wrench, tighten the slide extension rail screw.
Page 10: Install Console
INSTALLATION Install Console Pull the two Console inner members of the slides out until they lock in the second lock position. Guide the Console’s inner slide member into the middle slide member, and gently slide the Console into the slide assembly until it stops.
Page 11 INSTALLATION Secure the power supply to the right rear of Secure the left side also, as shown above. the Console, using #8-32 x .75”L screws. Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05...
Page 12: Zlocks Description
INSTALLATION Z Locks Description Slide body Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05 The mechanical principle of the Z Locks is similar to spring-loaded dead bolts. Two stainless steel compression springs in each lock press against the bolt so that it will not come loose even with substantial force.
Page 13: Setup Console
INSTALLATION Setup Console To pull out the Command Console, place your hands so that your palms face up- wards. Push the tabs towards each other and with your ﬁngers pull out the Console until the ﬁrst safety catch stops the slide action. To raise the display into viewing position, locate the lockdown latch on the...
Page 14 INSTALLATION ...into viewing position. Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05 Push unit into the ﬁrst locking position of the slides.
Page 15: Close Console
INSTALLATION Close Console To fold down the Console, pull out the Console fully from the rack With the right hand pull back on the tab of the lock down mechanism. Disengage the slide lock from the second slide lock position. Push the Console into the ﬁrst slide lock position.
Page 16: Cable Connections
OPERATIONS CABLE CONNECTIONS The connections panel may vary due to non-standard conﬁgurations. The following con- ﬁguration shows both PS2 and USB cable connections on one sample. In most cases, the Command Console will utilize just one of these connector types. POWER UP When the Command Console is connected, apply power and ensure the main screen appears.
Page 17: Display Panel Controls
OPERATIONS DISPLAY PANEL CONTROLS The Command Console features push-button controls on the lower front of the front bezel. To setup the display, use the following controls to ﬁne tune the image on the screen: NOTE: The following procedures are written for setup using the buttons on the display panel.
Page 18: Display Panel Setup
OPERATIONS DISPLAY PANEL SETUP This following section explains how to use the control buttons to adjust image clarity and image position on the screen. In particular it discusses: • The function of each of the push-button controls • How to reset previously saved settings or return to factory settings •...
Page 19: Onscreen Menus
OPERATIONS ONSCREEN MENUS To access the onscreen display main menu, press the menu button on the front of the panel. The Command Console’s functions are controlled using the Main Menu’s subtopics. Main Screen Picture Adjust Use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the “Picture Adjust” option. Press the “Menu” button to access the submenu.
Page 20 OPERATIONS Main Screen Graphics Mode Use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the “Graphics Mode” option. Press the “Menu” button to access the “Graphics Mode” submenu. Main Screen Color Balance Use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the “Color Bal- ance”...
Page 21 OPERATIONS Main Screen Information Use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the “Information” option. Press the “Menu” but- ton to access the “Information” submenu. � Main Screen Conﬁguration �� The Command Console has two channel options.
Page 22 OPERATIONS KVM Control (see KVM on screen on previous page): Toggles ON/OFF to apply or remove preset KVM com- mand features. The preset commands are programmed as alternate functions of the ﬁrmware buttons on the front of the panel. For predeﬁning the KVM character strains, please refer to SoftMenu instructions regarding KVM Control.
Page 23: Softmenus
OPERATIONS SOFTMENUS™ SoftMenus™ are control panel dialog screens accessed from the host computer, allowing ﬂexibility where positioning and environmental demands are a concern. In order to access the SoftMenu™ features, the host serial port must be accessed at the rear of the Command Console. The Command Console must be connected to the com- puter and software must be installed.
Page 24 OPERATIONS Monitor SoftMenus™ The Monitor SoftMenu™ dialog screen allows the operator to adjust Channel Conﬁgu- ration activity, Default settings, Auto Adjust, Brightness and Contrast characteristics, Coarse and Positioning range, and Color Balancing of the main screen image in one easy-to-use menu. Monitor Screen “Factory Default”...
Page 25: Menu Bar
OPERATIONS MENU BAR The SoftMenus’ menu bar also includes the “Edit” and “Tools” drop-down menus. Left click on any of the following drop-down menus: File Load previously saved display settings and save settings in the “File” drop-down menu. Multiple users may wish to alter the settings individually with this feature. Edit Manage, add, and remove the ports used by SoftMenus for communication with the “Edit”...
Page 26: Hot Keys
Utilize the software “Help” settings to read about the version of the unit, as well as infor- mation about Z Microsystems. HOT KEYS Hot Keys are only available on the Linux and Windows versions of Z Microsystems’ soft- ware. The following combinations of “hot” keys have been customized for ease of use of the Command Console.
Page 27 OPERATIONS KVM Control The SoftMenus KVM Control feature enables the display to communicate with the KVM over the serial port. The ASCII string assignments can only be conﬁgured through Soft- Menus. To assign or alter the ASCII strings, click on the SoftMenus’ Tools drop-down menu. Left click on the “KVM Setup”...
Page 28: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE COMMAND CONSOLE WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the monitor cabinet. Users cannot service the monitor. User maintenance is restricted to cleaning as explained below. Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05 WARNING: Be sure to turn oﬀ the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor.
Page 29: Troubleshooting
If there is no image on the main display, there is a possible hardware failure. Recovery: • Ensure the video signal coming from the computer is not a black screen. • Contact Z Microsystems’ Custom- er Support Department.
Page 30: Display Image Has Vertical Bars
TROUBLESHOOTING Display Image Has Vertical Bars If the main image begins to display vertical bars, adjust the “Horz Coarse”. From the Main Menu, use the Up and Down buttons to highlight the “Graphics Mode” option. Press the “Menu” button to access the “Graphics Mode” submenu. Use the Left and Right buttons to adjust the screen until the number of bars is reduced.
Page 31: Schematics
SCHEMATICS MECHANICAL OUTLINE FOR COMMAND CONSOLE Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05...
Page 32 SCHEMATICS Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05...
Page 33 SCHEMATICS REAR VIEW PS/2 VERSION PS/2 TRACKBALL PS/2 KEYBOARD REAR VIEW USB Version VIDEO USB (TYPE B) HOST SERIAL KEYBOARD , TRACKBALL .100 .100 18.102 1.250 1.740 .245 18.806 R .100 BACK OF RACK FRONT OF RACK 3.059 2.258 IEC POWER INPUT 5015 POWER INPUT Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05...
Page 34 SCHEMATICS Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05...
Page 35 SCHEMATICS Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05...
Page 36: Replacements
Customer Service Representative will issue a Return Material Authoriza- tion (RMA) number. An RMA number is required to return a product to Z Microsystems, regardless of the reason for the return. The Z Microsystems Customer Service Department/RMA Request Form will ask the cus- tomer to provide the following information: •...
Page 37: Appendix
APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMAND CONSOLE The Command Console is designed to host a choice of LCD’s from several manufactur- ers based upon customer requirements. The speciﬁcations unique to each particular LCD vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. These particular speciﬁcations are available through our sales department.
Page 38 APPENDIX Non-Op Temp Humidity Operating Altitude Non-Op Altitude Vibration Shock Sand and Dust Drip Fungus Reliability MTBF MRRT Safety Quality/Workmanship * Results of Environmental Tests pending ** Unit will power up and is legible at -20°C; backlight life is reduced Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05 -40°...
Page 39: Warranties
-no charge- Z Microsystems’ one-year Standard Warranty includes a 90-day AirSpare Service Plan. This means that if any standard Z Microsystems’ product fails within the ﬁrst 90 days after shipping, the customer will receive a new replacement. All non-standard* products are covered for one year under Z Microsystems’ Standard Warranty that includes free parts and labor.
Page 40 APPENDIX Z Extended Warranty Z Microsystems’ Extended Warranty Plan provides one and two year extended warranty options under which a Standard Warranty is extended from the end of the ﬁrst year of the Standard Warranty period. The One-Year Extended Warranty period will begin on the day the Standard Warranty expires and the Two-Year Extended Warranty begins when the One-Year Extended War- ranty expires.
Page 41 APPENDIX Z Preferred Warranty Z Microsystems provides a Preferred Service Plan under which Z Microsystems will repair or replace and return a defective product to the customer within one week of Z Microsys- tems’ receipt of the defective product. 1-90 days - Z AirSpare Service 91-365 days - Free Parts and Labor •...
Page 42 APPENDIX Z Airspare Warranty Z Microsystems provides an AirSpare Service Plan that will replace a defective product, within the ﬁrst year of the warranty period, with a new product the following business day.* The AirSpare Service Plan does not cover special order items. A product may be deemed a special order item at the discretion of the Customer Service Department.
Page 43 APPENDIX Z On-Site Service Z Microsystems also provides on site service and consultation to customers who require Z Microsystems’ technical expertise. Doc# 27-0032UM Rev A Issued 07/05...
Page 44 If the product is transferred to another user, the warranty service is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period. Z Microsystems’ warranties are voided if the covered product is damaged due to an ac- cident or abuse. The warranty is voided if the product is shipped in sufﬁcient packaging.
Page 45: Customer Support
AUTO SETUP can ﬁx the problems. See the Auto Setup section for details. NOTE: If possible, stay by the computer. The Z Microsystems Technical Support Representative may wish to go through the problem over the telephone. NOTE: More help, late-breaking...
Page 46: Customer Feedback
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK We value feedback on our products, their performance, problems found, and welcome all constructive suggestions. Please send such productive information in writing to: Customer Service Z Microsystems 5945 Paciﬁc Center Blvd., Suite 505 San Diego, CA 92121 or www.zmicro.com...
Page 47: Command Console Serial Control Icd
The serial control ICD commands are presented here for the user’s knowledge. The commands are written and controlled by Z Microsystems and are not intended for the customer to use. Any improper use of the commands may place the panel in an unstable state and may degrade the image quality, thereby voiding the warranty by the user.
Page 48 APPENDIX Argument No arguments. Description PBB adjusts the blue balance of the main images RGB setting. Argument The allowable range is 0-255 base10. The factory default is 128. Description PBG adjusts the green balance of the main images RGB setting. Argument The allowable range is 0-255 base10.
Page 49 APPENDIX Description PDS has the display place all of the settings back to the factory defaults. Argument No arguments. Description PHC adjusts the horizontal coarse setting. Argument The allowable range is 0-255 base10. The factory default is 128. Description PHF adjusts the horizontal ﬁne setting. Argument The allowable range is 0-248 base10.
Page 50 APPENDIX Description PVP adjusts the vertical position of the image. Argument The allowable range is 106-150 base10. The factory default is 128. Non-Standard Command Structure The following commands do NOT use the standard command structure. They are sent “as is” to the controller, succeeded by a carriage return (CR). EPROM SAVE Description EPROM SAVE instructs the controller to store the display settings.
Page 51 Z Microsystems, Inc. 5945 Paciﬁc Center Blvd., Suite 505 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858) 657-1000 Fax: (858) 657-1001 Website: www.zmicro.com Copyright 2005 Z Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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