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Edition: 2011-10-31
THOR Large Switch
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THOR-SLG
Telecast Fiber Systems
A Belden Brand
102 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
www.telecast-fiber.com
Tel. +1 508-754-4858
Fax +1 508-752-1520

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  • Page 1 DISCONTINUED User Manual Edition: 2011-10-31 THOR Large Switch Model: THOR-SLG Telecast Fiber Systems A Belden Brand 102 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 www.telecast-fiber.com Tel. +1 508-754-4858 Fax +1 508-752-1520...
  • Page 2 THOR- Large Switch Copyright © 2011. All rights reserved. This information may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Trademarks All trademark and trade names mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents About This Manual ............... 7 Scope.................. 7 Validity ................7 Cautions and Notes............. 7 Safety Instructions ............... 8 Description ................... 9 Application ................9 System Overview .............. 10 Product Range ..............11 Accessories............... 11 Device Views ..............13 3.5.1 Configuration Redundancy........
  • Page 4 THOR- Large Switch 4.3.5 Triple-Head KVM / USB 2.0 Switcher ....40 4.3.6 Training System 15 ..........42 4.3.7 Training System 30 ..........44 4.3.8 Crosspoint Switcher ..........46 4.3.9 Parallel mode (Stacking) ........48 4.3.10 Cascading ............50 Configuration................52 Command Mode..............
  • Page 5 Contents 5.7.1 Saving of Configurations in the Switcher... 111 5.7.2 Saving of Configurations in a File ..... 111 5.7.3 Loading of Configurations ......... 114 5.7.4 Saving and Loading of Configurations from FTP ................117 Operation .................. 119 Operation by 'Hot Keys'........... 119 6.1.1 Direct Switchering ..........
  • Page 6 THOR- Large Switch 7.2.2 Fiber..............140 Supported Peripherals ............ 141 7.3.1 KVM Extender........... 141 Serial Control ..............147 7.4.1 Command Structure.......... 147 7.4.2 Commands, Swiching Functions....... 148 7.4.3 Assignment of Configuration File to Command Connector Pinouts............152 Power Supply..............153 Environmental Conditions ..........

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    THOR- Large Switch About This Manual Scope This manual describes how to install your THOR-SLG, operate it, and how to perform troubleshooting. Validity This manual is valid for all devices listed on the front page. The product code is printed on the base of the device. Cautions and Notes The following symbols are used in this manual: This symbol indicates an important operating instruction that should be...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    THOR- Large Switch Safety Instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your THOR-SLG, please note the following guidelines: Installation Only use the device according to this user manual. Otherwise, the provided safety measures can be affected. Only use in dry, indoor environments. The THOR-SLG and the power supply units can get warm.

  • Page 9: Description

    THOR- Large Switch Description Application The THOR-SLG switcher is used to establish a connection from consoles (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices) to various sources (computer, CPU). In a maximum configuration, up to 16 independent consoles can be switched with up to 32 independent sources. The THOR-SLG switcher is only specified for use with extenders that are able to transmit video, KVM and USB 2.0 signals.

  • Page 10: System Overview

    THOR- Large Switch System Overview A THOR-SLG switcher system consists of a THOR-SLG switcher and one or more CPU and CON units. The THOR-SLG switcher is connected to the CPU and CON units by interconnect cables. The CPU units are connected directly to the source (computer, CPU) by the provided cables.

  • Page 11: Product Range

    THOR- Large Switch See Chapter 4.3, Page 33 for installation examples. Product Range Part No. Description TH-SLG-8IN-OUT THOR-SLG switcher for 8 users and 8 CPUs TH-SLG-16IN-8OUT THOR-SLG switcher for 8 users and 16 CPUs TH-SLG-24IN-8OUT THOR-SLG switcher for 8 users and 24 CPUs TH-SLG-32IN-8OUT THOR-SLG switcher for 8 users and 32 CPUs THOR-SLG switcher for 16 users and 8 CPUs...
  • Page 12 THOR- Large Switch Part No. Description Belden Category 5e Cable for Non Plenum 1583A 1585A Belden Category 5e Cable for Plenum Belden Category 6 Cable for Non Plenum 2412 Belden Category 6 Cable for Plenum 2413 You can find appropriate extenders or other components in chapter 7.3, page 138.

  • Page 13: Device Views

    THOR- Large Switch Device Views The following views of the THOR-SLG switcher illustrate the different available configurations, each completely equipped as an example. 3.5.1 Configuration Redundancy Rear View I/O module CPU (Cat X) I/O module CPU (fiber) I/O module console (Cat X) I/O module console (fiber) Connect to network (RJ45) Connect to serial interface (D-sub 9-pole)

  • Page 14: Configuration Standard 1

    THOR- Large Switch 3.5.2 Configuration Standard 1 Rear View I/O module CPU (Cat X) I/O module CPU (fiber) I/O module console (Cat X) I/O module console (fiber) Connect to network (RJ45) Connect to serial interface (D-sub 9-pole) Connect to power supply Front View LCD display Plug-in power supply unit...

  • Page 15: Configuration Standard 2

    THOR- Large Switch 3.5.3 Configuration Standard 2 Rear View I/O module CPU (Cat X) I/O module CPU (fiber) I/O module console (Cat X) I/O module console (fiber) LCD display Connect to network (RJ45) Connect to serial interface (D-sub 9-pole) Connect to power supply Front View Plug-in power supply unit 2011-10-31...

  • Page 16: Diagnostics And Status

    THOR- Large Switch Diagnostics and Status 3.6.1 Status LEDs The THOR-SLG is fitted with the following LEDs for overall status indication on every I/O module: I/O card Cat X Rear View Status LED left port Status LED right port Status LEDs on Cat X I/O modules Pos.
  • Page 17 THOR- Large Switch I/O card fiber Rear View Failure LED left port Status LED left port Status LED right port Failure LED right port Status LEDs on fiber I/O modules Pos. LED Status Description Failure Port offline Status Flashing Port online, SFP module failure signal (red) Failure Port offline...

  • Page 18: Status Of Console Ports

    THOR- Large Switch 3.6.2 Status of Console Ports All of the connections between the various consoles and CPUs are shown in this menu. You have the following possibilities to access the status view of the various console ports: The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1. Select the menu item 'Status' in the main menu and then select 'CON Ports'.
  • Page 19 THOR- Large Switch You can find the following pictures in the status view: Picture Description Number of the console port (black); Name of the console port (green) Number of the CPU ports with keyboard and mouse connection ('K/M'); Number of the CPU ports with video connection ('MON') Java Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher...
  • Page 20 THOR- Large Switch LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Select the menu item 'Status' in the main menu and then go to "Ports.” The display consists of six pages. The first four pages provide information of the existing video connections. The last two pages provide information of the existing mouse and keyboard connections.

  • Page 21: Status Of The Cpu Ports

    THOR- Large Switch The following information is available in the status view of pages 5-6: Field Description Left column Name of CON port Name of CPU port that is connected with the Right column output signal ('KM') of the CON port. 3.6.3 Status of the CPU ports All of the connections between the various consoles and CPUs are shown...
  • Page 22 THOR- Large Switch You can find the following pictures in the status view: Picture Description Number of the CPU port (black), Name of the CPU port (green) Number of the CON Port with keyboard/mouse connection ('K/M'), Number of the CON Port with video connection ('MON') Java Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switch is...
  • Page 23 THOR- Large Switch LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Select the menu item 'Status' in the main menu and got to 'Ports'. This view consists of four pages to show the status of the CPU ports and two pages to show the status of the CON ports.

  • Page 24: Network Status

    THOR- Large Switch 3.6.4 Network Status The current network configuration is shown in this menu. The network status contains the following information for the network interface: Field Description Indicates if the network settings are set DHCP dynamically. Displays 'YES' or 'NO' Display of the IP address as entered manually or IP Address set by DHCP...
  • Page 25 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Status – Network' LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Select the menu item 'Status' in the main menu and got to 'Network'. Status Network DHCP IP adress 0.0.0.0 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 26: Firmware Status

    THOR- Large Switch 3.6.5 Firmware Status The firmware version of the built-in modules is shown in this menu. The following status views for the various modules are available in the menu: Field Description Assignment of the single modules by a slot Slot number Type...
  • Page 27 THOR- Large Switch Java-Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself. Select the menu item 'Status' in the left menu bar and afterwards go to 'Firmware'.

  • Page 28: Trace Function

    THOR- Large Switch Trace Function The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1. All of the activities and switching operations of the THOR-SLG are logged and recorded in this menu. This function is used for diagnostic purposes if there are problems with the switcher.

  • Page 29: Flash Memory Status

    THOR- Large Switch Flash Memory Status The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. The name and size of the configuration files are shown in this menu. You have the possibility to access the status view of the switcher flash memory on the LCD display.
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  • Page 31: Installation

    THOR- Large Switch Installation Package Contents Your extender package contains the following items: THOR-SLG switcher 1x power cord per built-in power supply unit 1x serial control cable 1x infrared remote control 2x 19“ rack mount User manual Java tool If anything is missing, contact your dealer. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 32: System Setup

    THOR- Large Switch System Setup First time users are recommended to setup the system in the same room as a test setup. This will allow you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with your system more conveniently. Switch off all devices.

  • Page 33: Example Applications

    THOR- Large Switch Example Applications The THOR-SLG Switcher offers a completely flexible configuration of your Switcher environment: A part of the THOR-SLG can be configured as a Single-Head work station, another part as a Dual-Head or Quad-Head work station. There are also configurations with KVM and USB 2.0 available.

  • Page 34: Single-Head Kvm Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.1 Single-Head KVM Switcher Up to 16 users can have access to up to 32 CPUs in the Single-Head operation mode. Non-blocking access is given for all users; that means no user can be disturbed by any activity from another user. Installation example: System Overview Source (computer, CPU)

  • Page 35: Dual-Head Kvm Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.2 Dual-Head KVM Switcher Up to 8 users can have access to up to 16 CPUs in the Dual-Head operation mode. Non-blocking access is given for all users; that means a user can’t be disturbed by any activity from another user. Installation example: System Overview Dual-Head source (computer, CPU)

  • Page 36: Quad-Head Kvm Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.3 Quad-Head KVM Switcher Up to 4 users can have access to up to 8 CPUs in the Dual-Head operation mode. Non-blocking access is given for all users; that means a user can’t be disturbed by any activity from another user. Installation example: System Overview Quad-Head source (computer, CPU)
  • Page 37 THOR- Large Switch However, the second, third and fourth monitor will remain dark, if you have a Single-Head CPU and if you have a Dual-Head CPU, the third and fourth monitor will stay dark. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 38: Single-Head Kvm / Usb 2.0 Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.4 Single-Head KVM / USB 2.0 Switcher Up to 8 users with a USB 2.0 link (for USB 2.0 devices such as memory sticks, printers additionally to keyboard and mouse) can have access to up to 16 CPUs in the Single-Head KVM/USB operation mode. Up to 4 USB 2.0 peripheral devices can be connected directly to the CON unit;...
  • Page 39 THOR- Large Switch Console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) USB 2.0 device If you have a Single-Head KVM/USB 2.0 console, you can also get access to a Triple-Head KVM/USB 2.0 CPU. However, if you have a Single-Head CPU, the second monitor will remain black and if you have a Quad-Head CPU, control will only be given at monitor one and two.

  • Page 40: Triple-Head Kvm / Usb 2.0 Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.5 Triple-Head KVM / USB 2.0 Switcher Up to 4 users with an USB 2.0 link (for USB 2.0 devices such as memory sticks, printers additionally to keyboard and mouse) can have access to up to 16 CPUs in the Triple-Head KVM/USB operation mode. Up to 4 USB 2.0 peripheral devices can be connected directly to the CON unit;...
  • Page 41 THOR- Large Switch CON Unit Console (3x monitor, keyboard, and mouse) USB 2.0 device If you have a Triple-Head KVM/USB 2.0 console, you can also get access to a Single-Head KVM/USB 2.0 CPU. However, the second and third monitor will remain black. You cannot use the USB periphery if you try to get access to CPUs without USB 2.0 connection.

  • Page 42: Training System 15

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.6 Training System 15 You can have flexible access for up to 15 students if you use the 'Training System 15' operation mode. All of the work stations of the students and of the teacher are connected to the THOR-SLG switcher with a interconnect cable.
  • Page 43 THOR- Large Switch CPU Unit CON Unit Interconnect cable THOR-SLG switcher Projector (as an option) The CPU that should be displayed on the respective monitor can be selected by the OSD or by a control panel with control keys. If you use the 'Follow Me' function, the screen content of the teacher can be duplicated to one or more additional monitors (e.g.

  • Page 44: Training System 30

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.7 Training System 30 If you want to use the THOR-SLG switcher with the 'Training System 30' operation mode, the access is slightly limited, but still comfortable. Every single student work station and the workstation of the teacher are connected to the switcher with an interconnect cable.
  • Page 45 THOR- Large Switch CON Unit Projector (optional) The CPU displayed on the teacher's monitor and on an additional monitor respectively can be selected by the OSD or by a control panel with control keys at any time. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 46: Crosspoint Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.8 Crosspoint Switcher The use of the 'Crosspoint Switch' function allows a flexible performance of the switching functions. This operation mode is generally used to switch up to 32 sources (Computer, CPU) and up to 16 consoles. Reverse Mode In 'reverse mode', up to 16 sources (computer, CPU) can be switched to 32 consoles.
  • Page 47 THOR- Large Switch CON Unit Console (e.g. monitor, keyboard, mouse and projector) Any signal source can be switched to as many displays as required. On these displays, video can be shown at the same time. In addition to that, even (optional) audio signals can be disposed. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 48: Parallel Mode (Stacking)

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.9 Parallel mode (Stacking) If you have special configurations, especially at installations with several monitors per work station or additional support of USB 2.0 transmission paths, the number of connectable CPUs and consoles can be increased by a parallel operation (stacking) of several THOR-SLG switchers. One of the THOR-SLG switchers has to be defined as the master switcher;...
  • Page 49 THOR- Large Switch THOR-SLG switcher (Slave) Network connection Master / Slave(s) CON Unit Console (2x monitor, keyboard and mouse) 2011-10-31...

  • Page 50: 4.3.10 Cascading

    THOR- Large Switch 4.3.10 Cascading If you have applications in which the number of consoles is sufficient, for example, but the number of CPUs is higher than 32, you can increase this number by cascading. In doing so, the CPU port of the primary THOR-SLG switcher (master) is connected to the user port of the secondary (slave).
  • Page 51 THOR- Large Switch CON Unit Console (monitor, keyboard and mouse) 2011-10-31...

  • Page 52: Configuration

    THOR- Large Switch Configuration Command Mode The THOR-SLG has a Command Mode that allows several functions via keyboard command during normal use. To enter Command Mode, use a 'Hot Key' sequence. To exit Command Mode, press <Esc>. While in Command Mode, the LEDs Shift and Scroll on the console keyboard will flash.
  • Page 53 THOR- Large Switch In a KVM switcher configuration, choose different 'Hot Keys' for the KVM extender and the THOR-SLG. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 54: Control Of The Thor Large Switch

    THOR- Large Switch Control of the THOR-SLG You have the following possibilities to access the THOR-SLG for configuration and operation: via OSD via Java tool via LCD display via serial interface 5.2.1 Control via OSD Via On-Screen-Display (OSD) you can do all of the settings for the THOR- SLG operating system from every single console.
  • Page 55 THOR- Large Switch General layout of the OSD screen Example View 'Main Menu" The general layout of the OSD is structured into three areas: Upper status area (topmost two text lines) Working area Lower status area (lowermost two text lines) Keyboard control in the OSD You can navigate within the various screens with the following keys and key combinations:...
  • Page 56 THOR- Large Switch Function Keyboard Command line down (without wrap around) in menus Previous page in input masks or status <Page Up> screens with several pages Next page in input masks or status <Page Down> screens with several pages Next field in input masks <Tab>...
  • Page 57 THOR- Large Switch Password request in the OSD You have to login with administrator rights to be able to do configuration settings. By default, a user with administrator rights is predefined: Login Password User admin admin Password (until 20.10.2009: THOR-SLG) This user should be supplied with a unique password as soon as possible.

  • Page 58: Control Via Java Tool

    THOR- Large Switch 5.2.2 Control via Java Tool Requirements If you want to use the Java Tool, the following requirements have to be fulfilled: Computer with an executable Java tool and an installed Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Available network connection between the computer and the switcher Appropriate switcher configuration Available connection between the Java tool and the switcher Installation of the Java Tool...
  • Page 59 THOR- Large Switch to the predefined user properties of the THOR-SLG (see Chapter 5.4.1, Page 83). Confirm your inputs with the OK button or ---+ Cancel... View Connect 2011-10-31...
  • Page 60 THOR- Large Switch Menu structure Example View The menu structure of the Java tools is subdivided into various sections: Menu bar (top line) Toolbar (second line) Tab bar (third line) Task area (left menu section) Working area (right menu section) Status bar (lower menu section) Operating Instructions The operation of the Java tool is intuitive and corresponds to the user...
  • Page 61 THOR- Large Switch Mouse Control You can select between the following mouse commands: Function Mouse Command Menu selection, marking Left mouse button Open specific field Double click left mouse button Open context menu Right mouse button Keyboard Control You can use the following keyboard commands: Function Keyboard Command Cursor to the left...
  • Page 62 THOR- Large Switch To execute a context function, use the right mouse button on the corresponding field and select the desired function. Sorting Function The lists and tables in the Java tool are equipped with a sorting function that allows a fast and smooth search inside. To do an ascending sort, use the left mouse button once to click on the header of the column that has to be sorted.
  • Page 63 THOR- Large Switch the user identification and select the storage location of the new configuration (default older config01-08) in the menu Select Configuration. Select Switch > Connect in the menu bar and enter the IP address of the switcher and the name and password of the user. Select Administration >...

  • Page 64: Control Via Lcd Display

    THOR- Large Switch 5.2.3 Control via LCD Display In normal operation, the LCD displays the 'Home' screen as shown. In this view you can find information about the device: Menu View 'Home Screen' Press the <Enter> key on the infrared remote control to get from the 'Home' screen into the main menu.
  • Page 65 THOR- Large Switch Infrared Remote Control The LCD display on the THOR-SLG can be controlled by an infrared remote control. The following keys are used as follows on the LCD display: Description Open OSD and select menu. Open OSD and select menu. Leave current menu and go back to the previous menu level.
  • Page 66 THOR- Large Switch Description Delete contents in the input field. Switch between two input fields. Navigate to the beginning or the end of an input field. Scroll page by page in multilateral menu items. Navigate within the menu level. Navigate within the input field. Set parameters directly by the keypad.
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  • Page 68: Control Via Serial Interface

    THOR- Large Switch 5.2.4 Control via Serial Interface The THOR-SLG comes with widespread functions for operation via serial interface (see chapter 7.4, page 143). There are operations for Switching single or all connections available, both unidirectional and bidirectional. In addition to that, there are operations for an overall definition of the total switching status and for saving and loading such switching states.

  • Page 69: System Settings

    THOR- Large Switch System Settings You have the following options to adjust the system settings. 5.3.1 System You can configure the parameters for the system configuration in this menu. Please note that you can only set a selection of system parameters in the LCD display, in contrast to the OSD.
  • Page 70 THOR- Large Switch Field Selection Description N – Starting the switcher after a restart or a switch-on with the last saved Y – Save the current configuration of the switcher in the flash memory periodically. Auto Save N – No automatic saving. Y –...
  • Page 71 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Configuration – System' Java Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself. Select the menu item 'System' in the left menu bar and afterwards go to 'System Data'.
  • Page 72 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'System -System Data' LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Please select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'System'. Configuration System Slave Load Default...

  • Page 73: Access

    THOR- Large Switch 5.3.2 Access You can configure the parameters for the access configuration in this menu. The following settings can be done: Field Selection Description Y – The user has to log in with a user name and a password once to enter OSD.
  • Page 74 THOR- Large Switch Field Selection Description Period of inactivity after which OSD will OSD Timeout Seconds be closed automatically. If you select 0 seconds, there will be no timeout. Period of inactivity after which a user is Auto Logout Minutes automatically logged out from the OSD at this console.
  • Page 75 THOR- Large Switch Select the menu item 'System' in the left menu bar and afterwards go to 'Access'. Menu View "System - Access" LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Please select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'Access'.
  • Page 76 THOR- Large Switch 5.3.3 Switch You can configure the parameters for the switcher configuration in this menu. The following settings can be done: Field Selection Description Y – The user can switch the video signal from any CPU to his monitor (observer). Keyboard/mouse control is not possible.
  • Page 77 THOR- Large Switch Field Selection Description Y – After opening the OSD, the user views only the 'KVM List'. This list only contains the CPU ports available at this console (default setting). KVM Listview N – No 'KVM Listview'. After opening the OSD, the user manually goes to the extended 'KVM-Switch'.
  • Page 78 THOR- Large Switch Field Selection Description Set value '0' for a real-time transfer. Only one console can have keyboard and mouse control at the same time. The other consoles that are connected to the same CPU have a video-only status. You have the following options to adjust the switcher settings: The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1.
  • Page 79 THOR- Large Switch Menu View "System - Switch" LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Please select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'Switch 1' or 'Switch 2'. Configuration Switch 1 Allow Sharing...
  • Page 80 THOR- Large Switch Menu view 'Configuration - Switch 2' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 81: Network

    THOR- Large Switch 5.3.4 Network You can configure the network parameters in this menu. The following settings can be done: Field Selection Description Y – Select whether network settings are supplied automatically. DHCP N – No automatic supply of the network settings Input of the IP address in the form IP Address...
  • Page 82 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Configuration – Network' Java Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself. Select the menu item 'System' in the left menu bar and afterwards go to 'Network'.
  • Page 83 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'System - Network' LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Please select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'network'. Menu View 'Configuration – Network' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 84: Date And Time

    THOR- Large Switch 5.3.5 Date and Time You can configure date and time in this menu. The following settings can be done: Field Selection Description Month 1 -12 Selection of the month Date 1 – 31 Selection of the date Year 1 –...
  • Page 85 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Configuration - Date + Time' LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'Date + Time'. Menu View 'Configuration - Date + Time' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 86: User Settings

    THOR- Large Switch User Settings You have the possibility to adjust the following user settings: 5.4.1 User Properties You can configure the various user properties and add new users in this menu. The following settings can be done: Field Selection Description Name Text...
  • Page 87 THOR- Large Switch The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1. Select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'User'. Menu View 'Configuration – User' Java Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself.
  • Page 88 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'User - User Data' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 89: User Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 5.4.2 User Switcher In this menu you can unlock a specific selection of CPU ports for every single user. The use of the User Switcher can be activated in the system settings (see Chapter 5.3.1, Page 65). If the option 'User Switcher' is active, every switching operation requires a logged in user at the console.
  • Page 90 THOR- Large Switch Menu Option Function Selection of all CPUs None Deselect all of the CPUs Cancel Abort data transfer without saving Save Data transfer with saving The options 'All' and 'None' have to be confirmed with 'Save' or rejected with 'Cancel'.

  • Page 91: Console Settings

    THOR- Large Switch Console Settings You have the possibility to adjust the following console settings: 5.5.1 Console Ports (CON Ports) The name, type, OSD view and the currently related CPU port for every single console are shown and can be configured in this menu. If you want to configure the console ports, you will have to consider the following notes for a correct selection of the port types: Single-Head ports and USB 2.0 ports can be switched individually.
  • Page 92 THOR- Large Switch The following settings can be done: Field Selection Description Name of the connected console at this Name Text port. SH = Single-Head port DH = Dual-Head port QH = Quad-Head port 0U = USB 2.0 port Port Type definition 1U = Single-Head port with USB 2.0...
  • Page 93 THOR- Large Switch current screen resolution. If the monitors have different resolutions, the OSD will be displayed in different sizes at the various consoles. If you select a constant resolution, the OSD will be displayed in full screen: the monitor resolution will be changed. This can lead to a delay regarding video display, both opening and leaving the OSD.
  • Page 94 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Console - CON Ports' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 95: Console Switcher (Con Switcher)

    THOR- Large Switch 5.5.2 Console Switcher (CON Switcher) You can unlock a specific selection of CPU ports for every single console in this menu. You have the following possibilities to configure the 'Console Switcher': Select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'CON Switcher'.
  • Page 96 THOR- Large Switch Menu Option Function Selection of all CPUs None Deselect all of the CPUs Cancel Abort data transfer without saving Save Data transfer with saving The options 'All' and 'None' have to be confirmed with 'Save' or rejected with 'Cancel'.

  • Page 97: Mouse And Keyboard

    THOR- Large Switch 5.5.3 Mouse and Keyboard In this menu you can make mouse and keyboard specific adjustments. The following settings can be done: Field Selection Description Numerical Adjustment of the horizontal mouse Hor. Speed 1/x value speed. Numerical Ver. Speed 1/x Adjustment of the vertical mouse speed.
  • Page 98 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Configuration – System' Java Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself. Select the menu item 'Console' in the left menu bar and afterwards go to 'Keyboard/Mouse'.
  • Page 99 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Keyboard/Mouse' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 100: Touchscreen

    THOR- Large Switch 5.5.4 Touchscreen The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1. In this menu you can make touchscreen-specific adjustments. The OSD of the THOR-SLG supports the control by a touchscreen. USB-HID based touchscreen protocols are supported. Support of manufacturer specific protocols by request.
  • Page 101 THOR- Large Switch The touchscreen control behaves like a mouse as much as possible; for a smooth control of the OSD by a touchscreen, activation of the mouse/keyboard setting 'Single Click' in the OSD is recommended (see Chapter 5.5.3, Page 93). 2011-10-31...

  • Page 102: Macro Keys

    THOR- Large Switch 5.5.5 Macro Keys The programming of the macro commands for switching can be done in this menu. The macros are separately deposited for each console. For the use of the macros, you need a macro keyboard- an available accessory- that is connected to one of the USB-HID ports of the appropriate CON unit.
  • Page 103 THOR- Large Switch Field Selection Description Number of CPU that has to be Number connected to a console. You have the following possibilities to do the programming of the macro commands: The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1. Select the menu item 'Configuration' in the main menu and afterwards open the menu item 'Macro Keys'.
  • Page 104 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Console - Macro Keys' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 105: Follow Me (Multicast)

    THOR- Large Switch 5.5.6 Follow Me (Multicast) The "Follow Me" function allows the user to show the current monitor screen to other consoles. The appropriate consoles are connected with the current CON port and, thereby, they lose their keyboard/mouse control and the ability to switch.
  • Page 106 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Follow Me' By selecting available CON ports, the consoles can be selected that should be used for the 'Follow Me' function. Color combinations that are available in the 'Follow Me' mask: Color CON Port Color CPU Port Description Green n.
  • Page 107 THOR- Large Switch Following functions are available for the menu control: Picture Description Unblocking of all consoles that are connected to the current CON Port. Java Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself.

  • Page 108: Cpu Settings

    THOR- Large Switch CPU Settings You have the possibility to adjust the following CPU settings. 5.6.1 CPU Ports The name, type und and the currently assigned console port are displayed and defined for every single console port in this menu. Please consider the configuration information during configuration (see Chapter 5.5.1, Page 87).
  • Page 109 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Configuration - CPU Ports' Java-Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself. Select the menu item 'Console' in the left menu bar and afterwards go to 'CPU Ports'.
  • Page 110 THOR- Large Switch Menu View "CPU - CPU Ports" 2011-10-31...

  • Page 111: Saving And Loading Of Configurations

    THOR- Large Switch Saving and Loading of configurations You have the possibility to administrate all of the configurations. 5.7.1 Saving of Configurations in the Switcher You have the following possibilities to save the configurations in the switcher: The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1. Select the menu item 'Save' in the configuration menu.
  • Page 112 THOR- Large Switch After that, the current configuration is saved on this memory location and is directly shown in the menu. The configuration that has been saved on this memory location before is deleted. You have the following possibilities to save the configurations in files: The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1.
  • Page 113 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'File - Save as' Serial Interface The general operation of the serial interface is explained in chapter 5.2.4. Use the following command structure to save a configuration in a file: Command Reply STX, 0x66, 0x8C, <Config File No>, ETX Assignment of configuration files to command: Configuration file...

  • Page 114: Loading Of Configurations

    THOR- Large Switch 5.7.3 Loading of Configurations You can load previously saved configurations in this menu. The current configuration is shown under 'Active'. Apart from the default configuration, up to eight further configurations can be loaded. The selection of the configurations for a download can be made between the eight personalized configurations and the default settings.
  • Page 115 THOR- Large Switch Java-Tool The general operation of the Java tool and the connection to the switcher is explained in chapter 5.2.2 and in the Java tool itself. Select the menu item 'Console' in the upper menu bar and afterwards go to 'open'.
  • Page 116 THOR- Large Switch Configuration file Address Config04.sys 0x84 Config05.sys 0x85 Config06.sys 0x86 2011-10-31...

  • Page 117: Saving And Loading Of Configurations From Ftp

    THOR- Large Switch 5.7.4 Saving and Loading of Configurations from FTP If a switcher is connected to the network and the network interface is configured accordingly (see Chapter 5.3.4, Page 77), the configuration files can be read out via FTP and saved externally. At the same time already externally saved configuration files can be read in via FTP.
  • Page 118 THOR- Large Switch You can save the required configuration file on an external storage medium. Please note that these configuration files only work with the latest switcher firmware. Compatibility to firmware updates at a later time is possible, but cannot be guaranteed. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 119: Operation

    THOR- Large Switch Operation The THOR-SLG can be handled in three different ways: 1. Direct Switching – by a keyboard connected to a CON port and the 'Hot Keys' – by a macro keyboard connected to a console port 2. OSD: –...

  • Page 120: Scan Mode

    THOR- Large Switch You can only switch to not-used and allowed CPUs with the 'Hot Keys'. The options 'Force Connect' and 'Force Disconnect' as well as the restrictions of the 'User Switcher' and 'CON Switcher' are also required. 'Hot Keys' are only supported, if neither 'Enable Login' nor the 'User Switcher' is selected and the user is logged in the OSD.

  • Page 121: Macro Keyboard

    THOR- Large Switch Switching to the CPU Port (e.g. 12) of the master switcher that has a connection to a slave switcher: <Left Shift>, <Left Shift>, <m>, <1>, <2>, <Enter> Switching to CPU Port 23 of the slave switcher: <Left Shift>, <Left Shift>, <s>, <2>, <3>, <Enter> The selected master/slave mode is permanently activated until another mode is manually activated.
  • Page 122 THOR- Large Switch The chosen control level remains selected until another one is selected, even if Command Mode is left alone in the meantime. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 123: Kvm Mode

    THOR- Large Switch KVM Mode In 'KVM Mode' the user can only switch with its own console. To switch other consoles, the user needs the 'Crosspoint Mode' (see Chapter 6.3, Page 126). You have the possibility to do the following switching operations. 6.2.1 KVM List The general operation of the OSD is explained in chapter 5.2.1.

  • Page 124: Kvm Switcher Function

    THOR- Large Switch With it, the restrictions that are given by used CPU ports and access restrictions in the 'User Switcher' as well as in the 'Console Switcher' are considered. Restrictions by used CPU ports can be cancelled by a selection of 'Allow Sharing', 'Force Connect' and/or 'Force Disconnect' (see Chapter 5.3.3, Page 72).
  • Page 125 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'KVM-Switch' Color combinations that are available during operation: CPU Port CON Port Description CPU port not connected, Green n.c. video can be connected to another console CPU port not connected, Green Yellow video can be connected to the own console Yellow Yellow CPU port connected to the own console...
  • Page 126 THOR- Large Switch If 'Force Connect' is active, the user will be able to switch to any CPU by pressing the <Enter> key and will receive the monitor display including the opportunity for control. The previous user will lose his control, but will still receive the monitor display.

  • Page 127: Follow Me Function (Multicast)

    THOR- Large Switch 6.2.3 Follow Me Function (Multicast) The 'Follow Me' function allows you to duplicate the display content of the current console to other monitors. For this purpose, the appropriate CON ports are linked with the current CON port. If you set this link, these CON ports will lose their ability for switching and controlling.
  • Page 128 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Follow Me' Color combinations that are available during operation: CON Port CPU Port Description Green n.c. CON Port available CON port # connected to CPU Port # or with CON Port # in the 'Follow Me' mode Black Black Own CON port connection...
  • Page 129 THOR- Large Switch Java Tool Menu View "Console - Multicast" 2011-10-31...

  • Page 130: Crosspoint Mode

    THOR- Large Switch Crosspoint Mode In 'Crosspoint Mode', an assignment of inputs to outputs can be done. As the video signals of a CPU port can be connected to several CON ports, the KM signal can only be connected to a CON port that includes the corresponding video signal at the same time.
  • Page 131 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'Crosspoint Switch' The data for a maximum of four CON ports are shown in the columns. The 32 CPU ports are shown in the lines (two lines with respectively 16 CPUs). The upper two lines ('K/M') of any CON port is shown by which CPU the keyboard/mouse signals have to be sent.
  • Page 132 THOR- Large Switch Menu View 'CP Switch - CON Ports' 2011-10-31...

  • Page 133: Cpu Ports In The Crosspoint Switcher

    THOR- Large Switch 6.3.2 CPU Ports in the Crosspoint Switch In the 'Crosspoint-Switch' mask, the various CPUs that are switchable to available consoles are shown. For the largest overview, a switcher display is used. You have the following possibilities to do a switching operation of the CPUs with the 'Crosspoint Switch' mode: The switching function is done immediately.
  • Page 134 THOR- Large Switch In the lines the 16 possible CON ports are shown for every single CPU. In the upper line ('MON') of any CPU port is shown, on which console the video signal of the current CPU port is shown. In the lower line ('K/M') of any CPU port is pictured, on which console the keyboard/mouse control is at the moment.

  • Page 135: Serial Interface

    THOR- Large Switch Serial Interface The THOR-SLG offers the possibility to switch via a serial interface (RS232). For the control of the THOR-SLG via serial interface, certain parameters are used. Please set up the following format of the serial data transfer for the communication: 115.2K, 8, 1, NO (115.2 KBAUD, 8 Data bit, 1 Stop bit, no parity)

  • Page 136: Power On And Power Down Functions

    THOR- Large Switch Power On and Power Down Functions The THOR-SLG has the following power on and down functions: 6.5.1 Restart You have the following possibilities to do a restart: If the parameter 'Load Default' is enabled in the 'System' menu, the switcher will be restarted with the default configuration.

  • Page 137: Power Down

    THOR- Large Switch LCD Display The general operation of the LCD display is explained in chapter 5.2.3. Select the option 'Reset' in the configuration menu. If you do a reset, the THOR-SLG will be set back to the delivery status. 6.5.3 Power Down The THOR-SLG can be switched off in the following way:...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    THOR- Large Switch Specifications Interfaces 7.1.1 RJ45 (Interconnect) The communication of the Cat X devices requires a 1000BASE-T connection. Connector wiring must comply with EIA/TIA-568-B (1000BASE-T), with RJ45 connectors at both ends. All four cable wire pairs are used. 7.1.2 Fiber SFP Type LC (Interconnect) The communication of fiber devices is performed via Gigabit SFPs that have to be connected to suitable fibers fitted with connectors type LC (see...

  • Page 139: Interconnect Cable

    THOR- Large Switch Interconnect Cable 7.2.1 Cat X A point-to-point connection is required. Operation with several patch fields is possible. Routing over an active network component, such as an Ethernet Hub, Router or Switcher, is not allowed. Avoid routing Cat X cables along power cables. If the site has 3-phase AC power, try to ensure that CPU Unit and CON Unit are on the same phase.

  • Page 140: Fiber

    THOR- Large Switch 7.2.2 Fiber A point-to-point connection is necessary. Operation with multiple patch panels is allowed. Routing over active network components, such as Ethernet Hubs, Switchers or Routers is not allowed. Type of Interconnect Cable (Cable notations according to VDE) Type of cable Specifications Single-mode 9µm...

  • Page 141: Supported Peripherals

    THOR- Large Switch Supported Peripherals 7.3.1 KVM Extender The THOR-SLG switcher has been tested with the following KVM extenders and can be run with them: KVM Extender with Cat X Connection, THOR-E Series TYPE DESCRPTION THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,CATx,Dig.Audio TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-CAT-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,CATx TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-CAT...
  • Page 142 THOR- Large Switch KVM Extender with Fiber Connection (MultiMode), THOR-E Series TYPE DESCRPTION TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,MM,Fiber,VGA/IN TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-MM-V THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM-A232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,MM,Fiber,Dig.Audio TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-MM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,MM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-MM-A232...
  • Page 143 THOR- Large Switch KVM Extender with Fiber Connection (SingleMode), THOR-E Series TYPE DESCRPTION TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM-A232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-4-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-DA TH-E-KIT-1-SL-2-SM-V THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,SM,Fiber,VGA/IN THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,1Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio TH-E-KIT-1-SL-24-SM-DA THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM-A232 THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,4xHID,SM,Fiber,Dig.Audio TH-E-KIT-2-SL-4-SM-DA TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SM THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber THOR,E,EXTENDER,KIT,2Mon,SL,2xHID,4xUSB2,SM,Fiber,Anal.Audio,RS232 TH-E-KIT-2-SL-24-SM-A232...
  • Page 144 THOR- Large Switch THOR-E Series Basic Modules: TH-E-L-UPD-1-SL-2-X Single-Head Module for 1x DVI-D Single Link (up to 1920x1200) with TH-E-R-UPD-1-SL-2-X 2x USB-HID TH-E-L-UPD-1-SL-2-X-V Single-Head Module for 1x DVI-I (VGA / DVI) Single Link (up TH-E-R-UPD-1-SL-2-X-V to 1920x1200) with 2x USB-HID THOR-E Series Upgrade Modules: TH-E-L-UPD-2HID...
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  • Page 147: Serial Control

    THOR- Large Switch Serial Control 7.4.1 Command Structure Command <STX>, <command byte (CMD)>, [data bytes (D0…DN)], <ETX> [ ] = Optional elements Response <ACK> , [<ECHO>] [ ] = Optional elements <ECHO> reports the switcher sequences solicited by a command and thus the new switching status of the switcher.

  • Page 148: Commands, Swiching Functions

    THOR- Large Switch HTAB 0x09 0x0A Sequence of a Data Communication THOR-SLG Switcher Control CPU Sending of a command Acquiring of a command, processing of a command, blocking of further commands a) Errors occurred: <NAK> b) No errors: <ACK><ECHO> c) Optional: Reply command with data a) Repeat command b) Next command...
  • Page 149 THOR- Large Switch CPU Receipt ('K/M Return Channel') Function Command Reply CPU# output signal STX, 0x4B, ACK, ECHO from CON# <CPU#>, <CON#>, ETX STX, 0x4C, ACK, ECHO CPU# output off <CPU#>, ETX CPU01…CPU32 STX, 0x4D, ACK, ECHO output signal from <CON#1>, CON#1…CON#32 <CON#2>,...
  • Page 150 THOR- Large Switch Switch Switcher Function Command Reply Set switch switcher STX, 0x51, ACK, ECHO (complete setup): <CPU#1>, <CPU#2>, – Requires 48 …, values written (at <CPU#16>, first 16 CPUs, <CON#1>, then 32 consoles) <CON#2>, – 0x80 for „not …, output“...
  • Page 151 THOR- Large Switch The correct assignment of consoles and CPUs has to be ensured by the user. Only 16 consoles are available, at least 16x 0x80 required. 2011-10-31...

  • Page 152: Connector Pinouts

    THOR- Large Switch Connector Pin-outs RJ10 (Serial Control) Picture Signal LED + 1..4 LED - Dry Contact D-Sub 9 (Serial) Picture Signal Signal n.c. 1....5 6...9 n.c. RJ45 Picture Signal Signal D3– D2– 8..1 Fiber SFP Type LC Picture Diode Signal Data OUT Data IN...

  • Page 153: Power Supply

    THOR- Large Switch Power Supply Voltage 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 2A max. 230 V/2000 mA - 115 V/4000 mA Power Requirement T2A, L250V Fuse Panasonic BR1225, 3 V, 48 mAh Battery Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 41 to 113° F (5 to 45° C) Storage Temperature –13 to 140°...

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting

    THOR- Large Switch Troubleshooting In the following chapters, support for problems with the THOR-SLG switcher is provided. This help is based in the context of a functional extender route. Please ensure, before running your extenders with the switcher that they work over a peer-to-peer connection. This can be supported by the use of a Cat X or fiber coupler.

  • Page 155: Blank Screen

    THOR- Large Switch Blank Screen 1 1 1 2 Rear View Front View Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Monitors Switching to a CPU Port Switching to a CPU Port with an remains dark without active Source active source (computer, CPU). (computer, CPU). after switching operation Connection of a console...
  • Page 156 THOR- Large Switch Wrong Firmware on the Run a firmware update of the OSD card OSD card according to the extenders that are used in combination with the THOR- SLG. Incorrect video Cable connection Check the connection, length display disturbed and quality of the interconnect cable to the units.

  • Page 157: Technical Support

    THOR- Large Switch Technical Support Prior to contacting support please ensure you have read this manual, and then installed and set-up your KVM Extender as recommended. Support Checklist To efficiently handle your request it is necessary to complete our checklist for support and problem cases (Support).

  • Page 158: Regulatory And Standards Compliance

    THOR- Large Switch Regulatory and Standards Compliance 10.1 CE Declaration of Conformity The products listed in this manual in the form as delivered comply with the provisions of the following European Directives: 2004/108/EG Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility CE Marking 2009...

  • Page 159: North American Regulatory Compliance

    THOR- Large Switch 10.2 North American Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 160: Glossary

    THOR- Large Switch Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology: Term Explanation Cat X Any Cat 5e (Cat 6, Cat 7) cable The Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) is an old analog graphic standard with up to 16 displayable colors and a maximum resolution of 640x400 pixels.
  • Page 161 THOR- Large Switch Term Explanation The Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) is an old analog graphic standard, introduced by IBM in 1984. A D-Sub 9 connector is used for connection. FBAS The analog color video baseband signal (FBAS) is also called Composite Video and it is part of the PAL TV standard.
  • Page 162 THOR- Large Switch Term Explanation USB-HID USB-HID devices (Human Interface Device) allow for data input. There is no need for a special driver during installation; "New USB-HID device found" is reported. Typical HID devices include keyboards, mice, graphics tablets and touch screens. Storage, video and audio devices are not HID.

  • Page 163: Switcher Specific Glossary

    THOR- Large Switch Switcher specific Glossary Term Explanation Allow Sharing Switcher function that allows switching from the own console to any CPU with video. Auto Connect Switcher function that allows an automatic connection establishment between the own console and a random CPU that is available. Auto Logout Switcher function that describes the duration of inactivity after the user has been logged out from the...
  • Page 164 THOR- Large Switch Term Explanation Allow Sharing Switcher function that allows switching from the own console to any CPU with video. Auto Connect Switcher function that allows an automatic connection establishment between the own console and a random CPU that is available. Auto Logout Switcher function that describes the duration of inactivity after the user has been logged out from the...
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