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How to Automate USB Device Connections and Program Starts

Connections to USB ports of the UTN server and the connected USB devices can be automated. Simple to complex
processes can be implemented.
• Automatic Connection If a USB Device Is Connected (Auto-Connect)  44
• Automatic Deactivation of the Connection after a Time Defined (Auto-Disconnect)  44
This chapter describes features of the SEH UTN Manager with which automatisms are
set up. Users who have expert knowledge in scripting should use the command line
tool 'utnm'
Automatic Connection If a USB Device Is Connected (Auto-Connect)
Auto-Connect automatically establishes a connection to a USB port and the connected USB device as soon as a
USB device is connected to the USB port. Auto-Connect must be activated for each USB port and works for all USB
devices which are connected to the USB port.
 The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client  11.
 The USB port is shown in the selection list  38.
 You are logged on to the client as administrator.
1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.
2. Select the UTN server from the selection list.
3. In the menu bar, select UTN server – Activate Auto-Connect.
The dialog Activate Auto-Connect appears.
4. Tick the option for the desired USB ports.
5. Click OK.
 The setting will be saved. The connection to the USB port and the connected USB device is automatically and
immediately activated. If you disconnect the USB device and reconnect it, the connection is again automati-
cally established.
Important:
If you manually deactivate an active USB port connection that was established via
Auto-Connect, Auto-Connect will be switched off. If you want to use Auto-Connect
again, you will need to reconfigure it later.
Automatic Deactivation of the Connection after a Time Defined (Auto-Disconnect)
Auto-Disconnect deactivates the connection to a USB port and the connected USB device after a previously de-
fined time. 2 minutes before time runs out, the user will receive a notification and is asked to deactivate their con-
nection in order to prevent data loss and error states. Optionally, a one-off prolongation of the connection by the
duration of the defined time can be activated. In this case, the user can choose to prolong the connection or de-
cline it when the notification pops up.
Auto-Disconnect allows a large number of network participants to access a small number of devices and avoids
idle times.
You can be notified about the free port if a connection is automatically disconnected.
For this purpose, set up a notification if the USB port is available
 The SEH UTN Manager (complete version) is installed on the client  11.
 The UTN server is displayed in the 'Automatic Device Disconnect' area  38.
 You are logged on to the client as administrator.
1. Start the SEH UTN Manager.
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