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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual Edition: 2014-04-15 Draco U-Switch Model: K476-4U K476-8U K476-4U2 IHSE GmbH Maybachstrasse 11 88094 Oberteuringen Germany info@ihse.de www.ihse.de Tel. +49 7546-9248-0 Fax +49 7546-9248-48... - Page 2 Draco U-Switch Copyright © 2014. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Range ..............9 Upgrade Kits ............... 9 Accessories................. 9 Device Views ..............10 3.6.1 Model K476-4U ........... 10 3.6.2 Model K476-8U ........... 11 3.6.3 Model K476-4U2 ..........12 Status LEDs ..............14 Installation .................. 16 Package Contents............. 16 System Setup..............16 Example Applications............ - Page 4 Draco U-Switch Specifications ................24 Interfaces ................24 7.1.1 USB-HID ............. 24 7.1.2 RJ10 / 4P4C............25 Supported Peripherals ............25 7.2.1 USB-HID Devices ..........25 Connector Pinouts ............26 Power Supply..............27 Environmental Conditions ..........27 Size ................... 27 Shipping Weight ..............
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Page 5: About This Manual
About This Manual About This Manual Scope This manual describes how to install your U-Switch, how to operate it and how to perform trouble shooting. Validity This manual is valid for all devices listed on the front page. The product code is printed on the base of the devices. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Draco U-Switch Safety Instructions To ensure reliable and safe long-term operation of your U-Switch please note the following guidelines: Installation Only use in dry, indoor environments. The U-Switch and the power supply units can get warm. Do not situate them in an enclosed space without any airflow. -
Page 7: Description
Extender CON Units) and several monitors with one keyboard and mouse set only. The U-Switch is especially suitable for use with KVM switches and KVM extenders of the Draco family. Pos: 5 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/System-Übersicht /476-xx @ 5\mod_1278944383855_6.doc @ 43352 @ @ 1 2014-04-15... -
Page 8: System Overview
Draco U-Switch System Overview The U-Switch is connected to the sources (computer, CPU, KVM extender CON Units) by using the included cables. Keyboard and mouse are also connected to the device. Sources (computer, CPU, KVM Extender CON Units) U-Switch Keyboard, mouse See Chapter 4.3, Page 17 for installation examples. -
Page 9: Product Range
Description Product Range Model Description K476-4U U-Switch 4 Port K476-8U U-Switch 8 Port K476-4U2 U-Switch for parallel switching of 2x4 ports Pos: 7 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Einbauoptionen/476-xx @ 5\mod_1278944769042_6.doc @ 43389 @ @ 1 Upgrade Kits Model Description 455-8G 19"/1U rack mount kit to mount up to 2 devices... -
Page 10: Device Views
Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 4) To CPU 4: USB-HID Connect to USB-HID devices 1 10 Connect to USB-HID devices 2 11 Service port 12 Connect to 5VDC power supply Pos: 11 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Geräteansichten/476-xx/Typ K476-8U @ 5\mod_1278946184120_6.doc @ 43448 @ @ 1 2014-04-15... -
Page 11: Model K476-8U
Description 3.6.2 Model K476-8U 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 Rear View Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 1) To CPU 1: USB-HID Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 2) To CPU 2: USB-HID Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 3) -
Page 12: Model K476-4U2
Draco U-Switch 3.6.3 Model K476-4U2 10 11 12 Rear View Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 1) To CPU 1.1: USB-HID Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 2) To CPU 2.1: USB-HID Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 3) To CPU 3.1: USB-HID Connect to RJ10 / 4P4C (Port 4) To CPU 4.1: USB-HID... - Page 13 Description The USB-B connectors 1.2–4.2 have to be connected to additional USB- HID modules on extender site in order to allow parallel switching with USB-B connectors 1.1–4.1. Pos: 13 /806-IHSE/Beschreibung/Diagnose LEDs/476-xx @ 5\mod_1278946268355_6.doc @ 43466 @ @ 1 2014-04-15...
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Page 14: Status Leds
Draco U-Switch Status LEDs The U-Switch is fitted with a multi color LED on both sides for indication of connection status: Front View Pos. LED Status Description Device not ready Status (green) Device ready Power supply not available Power (red) - Page 15 Description Rear View Pos. LED Status Description No connection to CPU 1 USB Status CPU 1 (green) On Connection to CPU 1 No connection to CPU 2 USB Status CPU 2 (green) On Connection to CPU 2 No connection to CPU 3 USB Status CPU 3 (green) On Connection to CPU 3...
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Page 16: Installation
Quick Setup 4x USB cable (1.8 m, type A to type B) Additional content for K476-8U / K476-4U2: 8x USB cable (1.8 m, type A to type B) If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Pos: 16 /806-IHSE/Installation/System anschließen/476-xx @ 5\mod_1278946477776_6.doc @ 43503 @ @ 1... -
Page 17: Example Applications
Installation Example Applications This section illustrates typical installations of the U-Switch: U-Switch (Direct CPU connection) Source (computer, CPU) Switch button (see Chapter 5.3, Page 21) U-Switch Keyboard, mouse 2014-04-15... - Page 18 Draco U-Switch U-Switch (In combination with Draco KVM switch) Draco KVM Switch CON Units Monitor LEDs (see Chapter 5.2, Page 21) U-Switch Keyboard, mouse Pos: 18 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/UEB_Konfiguration @ 5\mod_1278575517073_6.doc @ 41846 @ 1 @ 1 2014-04-15...
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Page 19: Configuration
Configuration Configuration Pos: 19 /806-IHSE/Konfiguration/Kommando-Modus/476-xx @ 5\mod_1278947076886_6.doc @ 43540 @ 2 @ 1 Command Mode The U-Switch has a Command Mode that allows several functions via keyboard command during normal use. To enter Command Mode use a 'Hot Key' sequence and to exit Command Mode, press <Esc>. - Page 20 2x <Right Alt> In a KVM switch configuration, choose different 'Hot Keys' for the KVM Extender and the Draco U-Switch. Set freely selectable 'Hot Key' (exemplary) In order to set a freely selectable 'Hot Key' (e.g. 2x <Space>), use the following keyboard sequence: <current 'Hot Key'>, <c>, <0>, <Space>, <Enter>...
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Page 21: External Display (Optional)
Configuration External Display (optional) The U-Switch has a RJ10 interface at each USB-HID port for CPUs (see Chapter 7.1.2, Page 25). It provides the current status of the port, e.g. for control of a status LED. External Control (optional) The U-Switch has a RJ10 interface at each USB-HID port for CPUs (see Chapter 7.1.2, Page 25). -
Page 22: Operation
Draco U-Switch Operation Pos: 22 /806-IHSE/Betrieb/Quellen-Umschaltung/476-xx @ 5\mod_1278947780636_6.doc @ 43598 @ 2333 @ 1 Switching a Source 6.1.1 Switching via Keyboard From your console, you can switch via keyboard sequence between different monitors. Open Command Mode with the 'Hot Key' (see Chapter 5.1, Page 19). -
Page 23: External Switching (Optional)
Operation Deactivate the switching via mouse by executing the following keyboard sequence: 'Hot Key', <x>, <0>, <Enter> An additional software for calibration and positioning of the mouse pointer is not necessary. 6.1.3 External Switching (optional) Optionally, you can connect a button with a RJ10 interface to switch to the respective source or monitor. -
Page 24: Specifications
Draco U-Switch Specifications Pos: 24 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Schnittstellen/UEB_Schnittstellen @ 5\mod_1278578201870_6.doc @ 42114 @ 2 @ 1 Interfaces Pos: 25 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Schnittstellen/USB-HID @ 5\mod_1278578292214_6.doc @ 42150 @ 3 @ 1 7.1.1 USB-HID Our devices with USB-HID interface support a maximum of two devices with USB-HID protocol. -
Page 25: Rj10 / 4P4C
Specifications 7.1.2 RJ10 / 4P4C This interface is used to establish a customer specific communication with the U-Switch. External Status LED For control of an external Status LED to show the status of the respective port, please proceed as follows: Connect the anode of your LED with pin 1 and the cathode with pin 2. -
Page 26: Connector Pinouts
Draco U-Switch Connector Pinouts Pos: 30 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Pinbelegungen/Buchse USB Typ B @ 5\mod_1278578750464_6.doc @ 42351 @ @ 1 Connector USB Type B Picture Signal Color VCC (+5VDC) Data – White Data + Green Black Pos: 31 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Pinbelegungen/Buchse USB Typ A @ 5\mod_1278578771214_6.doc @ 42369 @ @ 1... -
Page 27: Power Supply
Voltage 5 VDC Power Requirement K476-4U: max. 500 mA K476-8U: max. 700 mA K476-4U2: max. 700 mA Pos: 36 /806-IHSE/Technische Daten/Einsatzbedingungen/ATB_Einsatzbedingungen @ 5\mod_1278578980026_6.doc @ 42480 @ 2 @ 1 Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 41 to 113°F (5 to 45°C) Storage Temperature –13 to 140°F (–25 to 60°C) -
Page 28: Mtbf
Draco U-Switch MTBF The following table contains the mean time between failure (MTBF) in power-on hours (POH). The estimate is based on the FIT rates of the parts included. FIT rates are based on normalized environmental conditions of T = 60°C and activation energy (E ) of 0.7 eV. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Pos: 41 /806-IHSE/Hilfe im Problemfall/Störung am USB-HID-Anschluss/476-xx @ 5\mod_1278950638026_6.doc @ 43716 @ @ 1 USB-HID Diagnosis Possible Reason Measure Keyboard LEDs Keyboard in Command Press <Esc> to leave Command Shift and Scroll Mode Mode. are flashing USB device No USB-HID device ... -
Page 30: Technical Support
Draco U-Switch Technical Support Prior to contacting support please ensure you have read this manual, and then installed and set-up your U-Switch as recommended. Support Checklist To efficiently handle your request it is necessary to complete our checklist for support and problem cases (Download). Keep the following information... -
Page 31: Certificates
Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility CE Marking 2009 Product list: K476-4U, K476-8U K476-4U2 The products comply with the following harmonized standards for Information Technology Equipment: EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007 (Class A) ... -
Page 32: North American Regulatory Compliance
Draco U-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 33: Glossary
Glossary Glossary The following terms are commonly used in this guide or in video and KVM technology: Term Explanation AES/EBU Digital audio standard that is officially known as AES3 and that is used for carrying digital audio signals between devices. Cat X Any Cat 5e (Cat 6, Cat 7) cable The Color Graphics Adapter (CGA) is an old analog... - Page 34 Draco U-Switch Term Explanation Digital video standard, introduced by the Digital Display Working Group (http://www.ddwg.org). Single Link and Dual Link standard are distinguished. The signals have TMDS level. DVI-I A combined signal (digital and analog) that allows running a VGA monitor at a DVI-I port – in contrast to DVI-D (see DVI).
- Page 35 Glossary Term Explanation S-Video (Y/C) The S-Video (Y/C) is a video format transmitting luminance and chrominance signals separately. Thereby it has a higher quality standard than CVBS. TOSLINK Standardized fiber connection system for digital transmission of audio signals (F05 plug connection) Triple-Head A system with three video connections USB-HID...
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