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Advantech RMD-1150 User Manual

Advantech RMD-1150 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RMD-1150 series 1U Rackmount display Industrial PC chassis User’s manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Copyright notice This document is copyrighted, 2000, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: A Message To The Customer

    Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
  • Page 4 1.1 Safety Instructions, disclaimer, and warranty Note: Read these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 5 rating. Also ensure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 (2) Reduced Air Flow--- Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. (3) Mechanical Loading--- Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
  • Page 7 1.2 Introduction RMD switch family specifications: RMD-1150 Series User's Manual...
  • Page 8 Two-Console 15.0" TFT LCD display Switch The advanced multi-access RMD switch and RMD-1150F-8 enables you to control multiple computers from one or two locations respectively. There is no interface card or software to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between the RMD switch and your computers.
  • Page 9 1.2.1 Features • Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse • Cascade configuration expands system capability • Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially • Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro) • Hot-key functions allow easy computer access • Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching computers •...
  • Page 10 1.2.3 More features for multi-access • Manage multiple computers from two locations (RMD-1150F-8 only) • Different console access, one by internal touch-pad, or external, may have different types of mouse i.e. generic PS/2 mouse and scroll mouse. • Selectable User Timeout RMD-1150 Series User's Manual...
  • Page 11 1.3 Configurations RMD-1150F-8 supports 8 computers. For applications with a large number of computers, RMD-1150F-8 can be cascaded to another model of RMD-1150F-8’s family in a Master/slave configuration to support up to 64 computers. Single RMD Switch Configuration In case you need to use multi-access to manage your computer systems, connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a VGA multi- sync monitor directly to the RMD-1150F-8's external CONSOLE port.
  • Page 12 Note: Throughout this manual, RMD-1150F-8 is the Master that has a physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its CONSOLE port. Slave is a RMD-1150F-8 KVM switch family that has its CONSOLE port connected to a RMD-1150F-8's "PC x" port. Slave only exists in cascade configuration.

  • Page 13: Installation

    1.4 Installation External Device Connection The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a RMD switch CONSOLE must be capable of synchronizing with the computer's video signal. If you are uncertain about the monitor type, please consult the monitor user's manual. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a keyboard respectively as shown in figure 2.
  • Page 14 Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers using a PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard cables to the RMD-1150F8's connectors marked with a mouse and keyboard respectively, as shown in figure 3. Figure 1- 3: RMD-1150F-8 computer connection For computers using a serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini- DIN-6 adapter to the computer mouse port, then use PS/2 cables to connect the mouse to the RMD switch, see figure 4.
  • Page 15 Initial Power-Up Make sure all computers and RMD switch are powered down during installation. You must power up the RMD switch before turning on any other devices. • For single RMD switch: 1. Apply a power adapter to the RMD switch. 2.
  • Page 16 1.5 Operation (OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation For KVM Switch) Figure 1-5: KVM portion OSD screen illustration 1.5.1 Introduction By hitting the left <CTRL> key twice within two seconds, you may see the 'Hotkey Menu' if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left <CTRL>...

  • Page 17: Function Key

    will see a 'KVM MENU' screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding channel addresses, names and status, see figure 5. The channel address of the currently selected computer is displayed in red to the right of the OSD title 'KVM MENU'. The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for selection, or the color is white as it has no power.
  • Page 18 1.5.3 Function key <F2> To switch the eye mark " of a computer on or off. First, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F2> to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is 'Ready PC +"', only the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode.
  • Page 19 1.5.5 Function key <F4> More functions are available by hitting <F4>. A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described below. Most of them are marked with a triangle (#) indicating there are options to choose from. Using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys, select the functions and press <ENTER>.
  • Page 20 It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Audio Stick setting. • Scan Type Ready PC +" " " " " : In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers.

  • Page 21: Hot-Key Commands

    • Position The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD status displayed on screen during operation. The actual display position shifts due to different VGA resolution, the higher the resolution the higher the display position. The non-volatile memory stores the Position setting.UL as Upper Left, UR as Upper Right,LL as Lower Left, LR as Lower Right.
  • Page 22 and the second one is the channel address of the Slave (1~8). Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 7 Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the RMD switch. Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 6 + C Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6 of the RMD switch.
  • Page 23 The RMD switch sends one to four beeps indicating scan intervals of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively. • To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting over-rides that of BIOS and any operating system: left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4 The RMD switch generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively.
  • Page 24 4. POWER STAND-BY MODE LED: Show LCD system in the power stand-by model. 5. Power on LED: Show LCD system in the power on model. The Control Key Description 1. MENU : Press any key to MENU 2. DOWN: Move to the next item 3.
  • Page 25 BRIGHTNESS : Adjust the backlight bulb intensity showing on the screen by pressing "+"or"-" CONTRAST: The operation is the same as the brightness by way of adjusting "+ " or "-" to change the brightness value HORIZONTAL POSITION: Push to move the screen to the left or right VERTICAL POSITION: Push to move the screen up or down H-SCALING:...
  • Page 26 OSD TIMER: Press "+" or "-" to adjust the OSD Showing time. GAMMA ON/OFF: Press "+" or "-"to ON/OFF RECALL: Push adjust "+" or "-" to RECALL the default SPEAKER: Audio Volume(optional) CHANNEL SELECTION: Press to "+" or "-" select the VGA, S-Video and Video mode OSD EXIT: (for maintenance use) EXIT...
  • Page 27 1.7 Cascaded Configuration 1.7.1 General Note: Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to the RMD-1150F-8, you must turn off the device. The RMD- 1150F-8 must also have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that of the Slave. The ports labeled "PC 1"~"PC 8"...

  • Page 28: Operation

    • For system check by OSD After connection completes, you should re-activate the KVM portion OSD menu to check if the RMD-1150F-8 recognizes the Slaves. A triangle mark (!) is placed to the right of the channel name indicating the port is connected to a Slave not a computer. A number to the left of the triangle mark indicates the Slave model, i.e.
  • Page 29 Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the monitor. Advantech will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaner. RMD-1150 Series User's Manual...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    1.8 Troubleshooting Note:Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to RMD-1150 switch. RMD-1150 Series User's Manual...
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  • Page 34: Compatible Modes

    Compatible modes: The display has been designed to be compatible with a variety of computers. The Table below describes the display timing of the compatible modes. p n I t u l n o i 1 : 1 e l a e l a e l a e l a...
  • Page 35 Resolution Modes: **You might not be able to run all of the modes due to the different brand of Panel. ** RMD-1150 Series User's Manual...
  • Page 36 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PDOCUDT., The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied with respect to the contents or use of this...
  • Page 37 RMD-1150 Series User's Manual...
  • Page 38 - TechNote - Subject: Automatic serial mouse and PS/2 mouse conversion Symptom: PS/2 mouse does not work at all. Cause: As per IMB PC spec, there are two pins (# 2 and # 6) in PS/2 mouse connector left unconnected. These two pins are used for serial mouse identification and communication. However, very few motherboard designers ignore the spec and ground these pins.

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