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- Page 1 AdderView DDX User Guide Experts in Switching Connectivity Solutions Solutions...
- Page 2 Contents Introduction Quick guide to creating a new installation ..........18 The Control page ..................19 Welcome ........................2 The Configure pages ...................20 Cable type and distance rules..............2 Configure > Consoles ................24 Access permissions ..................3 Configure > Consoles > Receivers ............26 Port designations ....................4 Configure >...
- Page 3 • Overall cable runs must be reduced by 5m for each additional cable coupling. • All patch cables should be as short as possible and should be no longer than 2m. • It is recommended that Adder shielded CAT7 cables are used for maximum performance.
- Page 4 Access permissions The DDX switch uses a system of hierarchal Access permissions to mediate between numerous consoles and multiple computers. Each console is granted the use of up to four types of access permissions to each computer, most of which influence how other users can gain simultaneous access to the same computer.
- Page 5 If your installation requires a greater number of computers or has a need allocation of these standard ports to suit: for more user consoles, you can alter the allocation of these standard ports to suit: PWR A PWR B STS www.adder.com DDX10 REAR PANEL COMPUTERS / USERS COMP COMP...
- Page 6 SUPPLIED ITEMS DDX switch package AdderView DDX10 switch e r. co w .a Power adapter with locking ER R ST S connector and country- specific power cord Information wallet containing: Four self-adhesive rubber feet Safety document AdderView DDX30 switch 19” rack mount brackets and four screws...
- Page 7 DDX-USR package DDX-CAM DisplayPort option DDX-USR module DDX-CAM module with USB and DisplayPort connections Part number: DDX-CAM-DP DDX-CAM DVI option DDX-CAM module with USB and DVI-D connections Part number: DDX-CAM-DVI Power adapter with locking connector and country- specific power cord DDX-CAM VGA option DDX-CAM module with USB and VGA connections...
- Page 8 OPTIONAL EXTRAS USB cable 2m (type A to B) Audio cable 3m (3.5mm stereo jacks) Part number: VSC24 Part number: VSC22 CAT7 shielded cable Part number: VSCAT7-3M Replacement power adapter with locking connector for DDX-USR module Part number: PSU-IEC-12VDC-1.5A Part number: VSCAT7-10M Country-specific power cords Part number: VSCAT7-30M CAB-IEC-AUS (Australia)
- Page 9 Installation LOCATIONS Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the AdderView DDX modules: • If used, position the DDX switch in a central position that serves the host computer systems and user modules without exceeding the maximum link lengths. It will also require a source of mains power.
- Page 10 CONNECTIONS Computer connections: USB 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. Connections are split into the Each DDX-CAM module requires a single USB connection to the computer. This following three areas: provides essential power for the DDX-CAM module in addition to the USB signals.
- Page 11 Switch (DDX10) connections: Computer links Switch (DDX30) connections: Computer links The host computer links are made to the sockets on the rear panel of the DDX switch. The host computer links are made to the sockets on the rear panel of the DDX switch. To connect a computer link To connect a computer link 1 Connect a shielded (S/FTP or S/STP) CAT6a...
- Page 12 Switch connections: Network link Switch connections: Options port All system configuration is carried out via an Ethernet link, allowing adjustments to be The options port is reserved for future use. made by authorized admin users located next to the DDX unit, or anywhere. The auto- sensing network port can determine between 10, 100Mbps or 1Gbps links and can also adjust to straight or cross-over cables.
- Page 13 Switch connections: Power Each DDX switch is supplied with a single power adapter but offers the facility to use To disconnect the power adapter a second input in order to provide operational redundancy. The DDX unit can operate 1 Isolate the power adapter from the perfectly well from a single power adapter operating alone.
- Page 14 Console connections: Video Console connections: USB A Single Link DVI-D port is provided on the rear panel of the user module. The DDX-USR module contains a USB hub that can support up to four v1.1 or v2.0 USB devices (in any combination). All four USB sockets, two on the front panel and two on The DDX-USR module supports one video display with pixel clocks up to 165MHz the rear, are identical in operation.
- Page 15 Console connections: Audio Console connections: Data link The DDX-USR module supports stereo speakers, headphones and also a microphone Each DDX-USR module is linked via shielded (S/FTP or S/STP) CAT6a or CAT7 cable port. All audio devices are presented at the linked host computer as USB audio devices. either to a central DDX switch module or directly to a DDX-CAM module (for a single system installation) - do not exceed 50 metres (164 feet).
- Page 16 Console connections: Power There is no on/off switch on the DDX-USR module, so operation begins as soon as power is applied. The supplied power adapter uses a locking-type plug to help prevent accidental disconnections; please follow the instructions given right whenever disconnecting a power adapter.
- Page 17 Configuration ACCESSING DDX MATRIX DDX switches are configured via their network connections using an intuitive browser-based application, called DDX Matrix. This secure, password protected application is accessible by any authorized user, located anywhere. The DDX switch can also be accessed via cross origin resource sharing (CORS). This allows interaction in a browser from a different web application.
- Page 18 USING DDX MATRIX The Dashboard page Once you have successfully logged in, DDX Matrix will show the dashboard page to provide a general overview of your DDX installation. You can also re-display this page by clicking the Dashboard entry in the menu: Information and options are displayed within the main section of the page.
- Page 19 Quick guide to creating a new installation When creating a new DDX installation there are various configuration tasks that need to be completed within DDX Matrix. This page provides a recommended ‘to do list’ of the stages that you need to perform. Primary tasks •...
- Page 20 The Control page The Control page provides a Connection map that allows the admin user to view and affect how consoles are connected to the various computers. This page is particularly useful when managing video-only installations. To connect a console 1 Click the down arrow on the console entry to reveal the list of computers that it is authorized to access.
- Page 21 The Configure pages The Configure menu option expands when clicked to reveal three sub-sections: • Central Switch - settings related directly to the DDX switch. • Consoles - settings related to the DDX-USR modules and their connected peripherals. When the Maintenance > Settings > Web UI Mode is set to •...
- Page 22 Central Switch > Network All of the key settings for the network capabilities of the DDX switch are here: • DHCP - allows you to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to automatically determine all network settings or set them manually. When set to On, the next three options are not editable.
- Page 23 Central Switch > OSD Settings Options related to the on screen display are presented in this section: • Thumbnails - when set to Off, this option will hide the thumbnail views of each computer within each user’s OSD main page. •...
- Page 24 Central Switch > Manage EDIDs Add EDID This page lists the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) If additional EDID definitions are required for profiles that are currently available: your installation, you can clone new definitions from connected video displays and add these to •...
- Page 25 Configure > Consoles A Console is a collective term for a set of peripheral devices arranged around one or more DDX-USR modules. This page lists all registered consoles: Click a heading to reorder the whole list in ascending or descending order according to the entries within the chosen column.
- Page 26 Configure > Consoles > Edit an entry Click on an entry within the Configure > Consoles list to display this page. Here you can edit the configuration details for a chosen console. Edit • Name - the main identifier for the console. •...
- Page 27 Configure > Consoles > Receivers At the heart of each console (the collective term for a set of peripherals connected to the DDX system) is a receiver called a DDX-USR module. Click a heading to reorder the whole list in ascending or descending order according to the entries within the chosen column.
- Page 28 Configure > Computers This page lists the computer systems that are connected to the DDX switch unit via individual DDX-CAM modules: Click a heading to reorder the whole list in ascending or descending order according to the entries within the chosen column. Add new Click the [+] icon to begin adding a new computer, either before or after connecting the DDX-CAM...
- Page 29 Configure > Computers > Edit an entry This page allows you to edit the configuration details for a chosen computer. Edit • Name - the main identifier for the computer. • Description - a further opportunity to add more information about the computer.
- Page 30 Configure > Computers > Transmitters Each computer connects to a DDX-CAM transmitter module. This page lists each DDX-CAM module and their key details: Click a heading to reorder the whole list in ascending or descending order according to the entries within the chosen column. This page lists various details for each DDX-CAM module: •...
- Page 31 Reallocating ports By default the DDX switch provides 10 user console ports on its front panel and 20 computer ports along its rear panel, however, these designations are not fixed. If your installation requires a greater number of computers or has a need for more user consoles, you can alter the allocation of these standard ports to suit: •...
- Page 32 The Users page This page lists all registered users and allows the admin user to add, edit and delete entries, as required. Note: When changes are made to user details, you are recommended to make a backup file. Add new Click the [+] icon to begin adding a new user.
- Page 33 The Maintenance pages The Maintenance section contains three pages: Diagnostics, System Operations and Settings. Maintenance > Diagnostics This page provides important feedback on power inputs (and switch Temperatures). The temperature information is displayed only when the Maintenance > Settings > Web UI Mode is set to Advanced.
- Page 34 Maintenance > System Operations This page provides a selection of important system operations that may be required at various times. Recovering an unresponsive transmitter or receiver If a firmware upgrade to a transmitter or receiver has failed, the unit may become unresponsive.
- Page 35 Maintenance > Settings This page provides options related to the user interface. When you make a change, you need to click the Update button to save it. Web UI Mode When this option is set to Advanced, extra details are shown on certain pages, such as: •...
- Page 36 RESETTING AND RECOVERING There may be rare occasions when the main switch or a module needs to be given a hard reset. The DDX switch and DDX-USR module both have concealed reset buttons for this purpose. You need to use a narrow implement (e.g.
- Page 37 Operation The DDX system is designed to be transparent in operation. A simple OSD (On Screen Display) interface allows each user to view and select from the available host computers. Note: The default OSD resolution is 1920 x 1080. If your video display does not support this resolution, see Central Switch >...
- Page 38 When viewing the OSD selection screen, input and output audio is suppressed. • The Adder Free-Flow mouse reported by the CCS-PRO4 is now merged so as only The user who is currently in control of a computer can adjust the audio levels using the one Free-Flow mouse is reported by the transmitter.
- Page 39 INDICATORS The DDX switches, the DDX-CAM and DDX-USR modules contain various indicators to provide you with status information. DDX switch - Green and amber network status indicators DDX switch - Red front panel status indicators The green and amber status indicators on the network link port provide further The red status indicators on DDX switch front panels provide various key power and operation feedback: status information:...
- Page 40 DDX-USR module - Green and amber status indicators DDX-CAM module - Green and amber status indicators The green and amber indicators on the link port of each DDX-USR (console/ The green and amber indicators on the link port of each DDX-CAM (computer) user) module provide the following status information: module provide the following status information: Amber...
- Page 41 - Link cable interference protection • Online solutions and updates – www.adder.com/support • Appendix 2 - Firmware upgrades for basic extender installations Check the Support section of the adder.com website for the latest solutions and • Safety information firmware updates. • Warranty •...
- Page 42 APPENDIX 1 - LINK CABLE INTERFERENCE PROTECTION While the Category rating (e.g. CAT 5e, CAT 6a, CAT 7, etc.) determines the electrical performance of a cable, another vital part of the overall cable specification is its protection from interference. As cabling distances and data rates increase, so too does the susceptibility to interference, from both external and internal sources.
- Page 43 APPENDIX 2 - FIRMWARE UPGRADES FOR APPENDIX 3 - OPEN SOURCE LICENSES This product includes binaries that are derived from the open source community. The BASIC EXTENDER INSTALLATIONS modules listed below are licenced under the GNU General Public License v2 and must Extender systems (or individual DDX-USR units) can be upgraded using a USB stick if be provided, in source form, on request: required.
- Page 44 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE ==== LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, This software contains source code (src/net.{c,h}) that is: OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, This software was developed as part of a project at MIT. PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
- Page 45 ===== Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of This software contains source code (src/queue.h) that is: conditions and the following disclaimers in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. Copyright (c) 1991, 1993 Neither the names of the University of Illinois, NCSA, nor the names of its contributors The Regents of the University of California.
- Page 46 Neither the names of the University of Illinois, NCSA, nor the names of its contributors OpenSSL License may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this Software without ============================================================= specific prior written permission. Copyright (c) 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES...
- Page 47 This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft. THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). DAMAGE. Original SSLeay License The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or derivative of this Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) code cannot be changed.
- Page 48 • No user serviceable parts within power adapter(s) - do not dismantle. Adder will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due • Plug the power adapter(s) into socket outlets close to the module that they are to misuse or circumstances outside Adder’s control.
- Page 49 RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY A Category 5e (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. All cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.
- Page 50 Web: www.adder.com Contact: www.adder.com/contact-details Support: www.adder.com/support © 2016 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged. www.ctxd.com Documentation by: Part No. MAN-DDX-ADDER • Release 1.3b...
- Page 51 Index Sync Tx/Rx Firmware 33 System Default EDID 20 Access permissions 3 Dashboard page 17 IEC connector 12 Password System Operations 33 Add EDID 23 Data link Ignore Firmware Mismatch 20 default 16 Audio 37 console 14 Indicators 38 PiMF 41 Audio connections Data link connection modules 39...
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