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  • Page 1 CCS-PRO User Guide Experts in KVM Switch Connectivity Solutions Solutions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................2 Initial configuration ....................16 What is Free-Flow? ....................3 Accessing the CCS Manager ..............16 CCS-PRO4 features .....................4 Status page .....................17 CCS-PRO8 features .....................5 General configuration .................18 Supplied items .......................6 Network settings ..................19 Optional extras .....................7 User accounts ....................20 Clipboard .......................21 Installation Factory reset ....................22...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The CCS-PRO4 supports up to four connected systems while the larger CCS-PRO8 allows up to eight systems to be accessed. CCS-PRO switches feature our...

  • Page 4: What Is Free-Flow

    WHAT IS FREE-FLOW? Adder Free-Flow delivers an innovation in K/M switching. Using Free-Flow you can automatically switch between target computers simply by moving the mouse pointer from screen to screen. Adder Free-Flow resides on the CCS-PRO switch itself, sensing screen boundaries and instantaneously switching keyboard and mouse (and related peripherals) to the defined target computer.

  • Page 5: Ccs-Pro4 Features

    This 10p10c port can separately support the following functions: an external source, such as a Crestron™, • Remote control - allows channel switching either using an optional Adder RC4 four button AMX™ or similar controller (see remote control unit (see...

  • Page 6: Ccs-Pro8 Features

    This 10p10c port can separately support the following functions: an external source, such as a Crestron™, • Remote control - allows channel switching either using an optional Adder RC8 eight button AMX™ or similar controller (see remote control unit (see...

  • Page 7: Supplied Items

    SUPPLIED ITEMS Adder CCS-PRO4 Power adapter with locking connector and country- specific power cord Adder CCS-PRO8 S - P Information wallet containing: Four self-adhesive rubber feet S P K Safety document U SB U SB w .a d d e...

  • Page 8: Optional Extras

    Part number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A Country-specific power cords CAB-IEC-AUS (Austrailia) CAB-IEC-EURO (Central Europe) CAB-IEC-UK (United Kingdom) CAB-IEC-USA (United States) CCS-PRO4 rack mount brackets CCS-PRO8 rack mount brackets plus four screws plus four screws Part number: RMK9 Part number: RMK11...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation LOCATIONS MOUNTING Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the CCS- Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable PRO switch: to mount the CCS-PRO switch in place, either: •...

  • Page 10: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide, however, where possible connect the power in as a final step User console The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals which will be shared between the computer systems.

  • Page 11: Computer Systems

    Computer systems Each computer system is connected to the CCS-PRO switch using (up to) two cables. • CCS-PRO switches support USB 2.0 (incl. USB 1.1) connections. To connect a computer system 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the CCS-PRO4 switch and the system to be connected.

  • Page 12: Power Connections

    Power connections The CCS-PRO switch is supplied with a single power adapter but offers the facility to IMPORTANT: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information use a second input in order to provide operational redundancy. The CCS-PRO unit can given within the Safety information section of this guide.

  • Page 13: Optional Remote Control

    To connect the remote control to the CCS-XB module 1 Connect either end of the supplied cable to the socket at the rear of the RC4/RC8 1 Use the Adder Free-Flow utility to program the CCS-PRO switch (see the section remote control.

  • Page 14: Optional Led Monitor Indicator Connections

    Link cable 3 You need to tell the CCS-PRO which LED monitor indicator to illuminate (and in Adder P/N: VSC46 which colour) for each channel. To do this connect your computer to the CCS-PRO (Included in CCS-XB kit) switch via a network connection and use the Free-Flow application.

  • Page 15: Switching Control Via The Network Port

    Switching control via the network port The network port allows switching to be controlled by commands issued from an external system such as a Crestron™ or AMX™ controller. Connecting to a network for remote control Issuing remote switching commands via the network port 1 Use a standard patch cable to link the network port ( ) of the CCS-PRO unit to a The Application Programming Interface (API) for the CCS-PRO requires the controlling...

  • Page 16: Switching Control Via The Options Port

    0x34 • Channel 5: ‘5’ 0x35 • Channel 6: ‘6’ 0x36 CCS-PRO8 models only • Channel 7: ‘7’ 0x37 • Channel 8: ‘8’ 0x38  Note: If the optional CCS-XB module is used with the CCS-PRO, connect the computer instead to the port on the CCS-XB module.

  • Page 17: Configuration

    Configuration INITIAL CONFIGURATION The configuration, monitoring and management of the CCS-PRO unit is performed using the in-built Adder CCS Manager utility which is accessible via the network connection using a standard web browser. Accessing the CCS Manager To access the CCS Manager 1 Use a computer that is directly or indirectly (i.e.

  • Page 18: Status Page

    Status page The Status page provides details about the dual power inputs, the internal operating Channel control temperature and also allows you to switch peripheral channels. The Channel control section shows the computers to which each of the user console peripheral channels are switched.

  • Page 19: General Configuration

    • Options port mode - Determines how the serial Options port should function. Choices are Serial control to received switching commands from a computer or RC4 (or RC8) compatible for use with optional Adder remote controls. • Options port speed - When the setting above is set to Serial control, this setting allows you to choose the communication speed (110 to 230400 baud).

  • Page 20: Network Settings

    Network settings To display the Network settings page The various network settings are as follows: Access the CCS Manager. • Require a username and password to logon - When ticked, the unit will request 2 On the left side, click the Configuration button. a valid username and password before allowing access to the CCS Manager.

  • Page 21: User Accounts

    User accounts To display the User accounts page Managing users Access the CCS Manager. The maximum number of declared users is limited to an administrator and up to four other users. A list of current users will be shown and you can alter the list as follows: 2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.

  • Page 22: Clipboard

    Clipboard To display the Clipboard page Access the CCS Manager. 2 On the left side, click the Configuration button. 3 On the left side, click the Clipboard option. Enabling clipboard operation In order to use the USB Clipboard utility to copy and paste data between connected computers, the ports must be enabled individually.

  • Page 23: Factory Reset

    Factory reset To display the Factory reset page Performing a factory reset Access the CCS Manager. A factory reset will return the CCS-PRO to its original configuration. All network settings will be reset (the default IP address of 192.168.1.22 will be restored) and all 2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.

  • Page 24: Upgrade

    To perform a firmware upgrade 1 Download the latest CCS-PRO firmware upgrade file from the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com) and install it on a computer that is attached via a network connection to the CCS-PRO switch.  The file is supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.com) and extract the contained *.bin file.

  • Page 25: Free-Flow Configuration

    Installing the standard configuration application Configuring a standard Free-Flow system The Free-Flow configuration application is available for download from the Adder Use the Free-Flow application to declare the display screens and their positions relative website (www.adder.com).
  • Page 26 3 Double-click on each screen representation to set the screen resolution and, optionally, add a screen name and/or configure an LED monitor indicator: See also Additional Free- Flow operations and settings  The screen resolutions are not critical but they enable the CCS-PRO switch to accurately map the movement of the mouse onto corresponding movements of the pointer across the screens.

  • Page 27: Multi-Monitor Free-Flow Configuration

    Installing multi-monitor driver and settings app In order to use Multi-Monitor mode you will need to install a Multi-Monitor Free-Flow driver (available for download from the Adder website www.adder.com) onto each PC that has multiple monitors attached. 1 On each multiple monitor PC, run the downloaded file. After accepting the licence agreement you will be prompted to choose a destination folder.
  • Page 28 Configuring multiple monitors Multi-Monitor configuration is similar to the standard Free-Flow setup except that you 4 [Optional step] If you need more squares on the grid in order to arrange many can add more than one display per PC, up to a total of sixteen per machine. displays in a row, right click on an empty square (or on the darker gray edging) to enlarge the grid.

  • Page 29: Configuring Led Monitor Indicators

    Configuring LED monitor indicators When the optional CCS-XB LED monitor indicator kit is used, there are several 3 For a newly added screen the LED: entry will show No LED. Click on the drop configuration options available that allow you to customise behaviour and these are set down handle and choose the LED indicator that you wish to associate with the using the Free-Flow configuration...

  • Page 30: Additional Free-Flow Operations And Settings

    Additional Free-Flow operations and settings In addition to the core configuration functions, Free-Flow has a number of additional settings that you can make. Mouse... (acceleration) setting Switch... settings Enable (Disable) Free-Flow Acceleration This option allows you to switch off the Free-Flow feature within the CCS-PRO switch. Mouse acceleration allows you to move the mouse pointer quickly across the large areas Located within Configure >...

  • Page 31: Installing And Configuring The Usb Clipboard Utility

    Prerequisites Installation and configuration • The Clipboard utility is required to allow cut, copy and paste functions between • The USB Clipboard installer is available for download directly from Adder Technology computers. (www.adder.com). • The Clipboard utility is supported on the following operating systems: Windows 7, 8 On each computer attached to the CCS-PRO switch: and 10.
  • Page 32 7 Click Next to continue.  The Copy Delay Configuration page allows you to insert a delay before the clipboard contents are copied to the target computer. The slider control allows you to configure  The Options page will be displayed: the delay in 100ms increments up to a maximum of 2000ms.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Operation SELECTING A COMPUTER Selecting a computer using the control panel There are six ways to switch the common peripherals to specific computer channels: The control panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are switched to one or more computer channels. Þ...
  • Page 34 Selects channel 2 Selects channel 3 Selects channel 4 Selects channel 5 Selects channel 6 CCS-PRO8 models only Selects channel 7 Selects channel 8 Isolates the user console from all channels  Choosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tab...
  • Page 35 Selecting a computer using the mouse buttons Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard and mouse, speakers and/ or USB peripherals to any computer channel. Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse switching’...

  • Page 36: Using Copy And Paste

    USING COPY AND PASTE USB Clipboard is an optional utility which allows text to be copied and pasted between any of the connected systems. For installation details, see page 30. Startup During installation the USB Clipboard utility is added to the Windows System Tray and Modify configuration will be started automatically at every reboot.

  • Page 37: Further Information

    • If the lithium battery needs to be changed, you must return the product to your nearest Adder dealer. The battery must be replaced by an authorized Adder dealer. • Once the product has come to the end of its useful life, the lithium battery must be removed as part of the decommissioning process and recycled in strict accordance with the regulations stipulated by your local authority.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: My computer and the CCS-PRO switch are connected to the same network but I can’t make contact using a web browser. There may be another device using the same address as the CCS-PRO default (192.168.1.22) or your computer may be on a different subnet. Remedies: •...

  • Page 39: Appendix 1 - Cable Pin-Outs

    APPENDIX 1 - CABLE PIN-OUTS port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c OPTIONS connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs are listed in this section for both types of connector.

  • Page 40: Appendix 2 - What Is True Emulation

    APPENDIX 2 - WHAT IS TRUE EMULATION? True Emulation represents a significant breakthrough in sharing USB devices between True Emulation two or more computer systems. Until this point, the problem has been how to create a Mindful of the limitations associated with the previous OTHER USB USB switch that provides all of the following: USB switching techniques, we set about creating a...

  • Page 41: Appendix 3 - Open Source Licences

    APPENDIX 3 - OPEN SOURCE LICENCES This product includes binaries that are derived from the open source community. Bouncycastle Cryptography ====== Copyright (c) 2000 - 2021 The Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc. (https://www. bouncycastle.org) lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence: Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science.
  • Page 42 bzip2 license license agreement, and (ii) are not derivative works of the Program. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are “Contributor” means any person or entity that distributes the Program. permitted provided that the following conditions are met: “Licensed Patents “...
  • Page 43 ii) effectively excludes on behalf of all Contributors all liability for damages, including 5. NO WARRANTY direct, indirect, special, incidental and consequential damages, such as lost profits; EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE PROGRAM IS iii) states that any provisions which differ from this Agreement are offered by that PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS”...
  • Page 44 Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute copies of this Agreement, but in order to avoid inconsistency the Agreement is copyrighted and may only be modified in the following manner. The Agreement Steward reserves the right to publish new versions (including revisions) of this Agreement from time to time.
  • Page 45 © 2023 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. Documentation by: www.ctxd.com Part No. MAN-CCSPROx-ADDER • Release 2.8...

  • Page 46: Index

    Index Cable pin-outs 38 Host computer USB Clipboard CCS Manager connection 10 audio 9 installing 30 accessing 16 Hotkeys Peripherals using 35 Channel selection codes 15 selecting computers 33 connecting 9 USB device Clipboard connection 9 enable/disable 21 USB switching Computer Indicators 4,5 Remote control...

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