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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio...
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Packing List The complete Master View CS-138A package consists of: One CS-138A KVM Switch One Power Adapter One User Manual Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
A single Master View CS-138A can control up to 8 computers. Since units can be cascaded to three levels, in a full three stage installation up to 73 CS-138A Master View switches can control up to 512 computers - all from a single console.
Hot Pluggable, Add or Remove Computers without Powering Off the Switch 1. PS/2 compatible mouse support is for three button (wheel) mice. 2. The Logitech Mouse Ware program’s Change Device procedure does not work on Microsoft NT systems. CS-138A User Manual...
Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4 and Ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.* * See the note under Cables in the next section. CS-138A User Manual...
No. 2A-105); a standard mouse adapter will probably not work). 3. Because of the wiring and pin assignments, you cannot use a Serial-to-PS/2 adapter at the end that plugs into the CS-138A. Attempting to use a standard serial extender cable with adapters at both ends will fail.
If the switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place. 4. Sound Opening System sounds (beeps, etc.), are emitted from this opening. 5. Power LED Lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power. CS-138A User Manual...
If this is a daisy chained unit, the cables that link back to a port on a higher Master View unit plug in here. 3. CPU Port Section The cables that link to the computers plug in here. CS-138A User Manual...
1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the unit’s Console Ports. 2. Use KVM cable sets (as described in the Cables section on p. 4, to connect any available CS-138A CPU Port to the Keyboard, Video and Mouse ports of the computer you are installing.
Two Stage Installation To control even more computers, up to eight additional Master View CS-138A units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit. The cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered Second Stage units.
3. Use KVM cable sets (described in the Cables section, p. 4), to connect any available CPU port on the Third Stage unit to the Keyboard, Video, and Mouse ports of the computers you are installing, as shown in the diagram on page 10. CS-138A User Manual...
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After all the Second Stage units are on, the First Stage unit must be powered on. Only after all the Master Views have been powered on in this sequence, can the computers be powered on. CS-138A User Manual...
Operation Hot Plugging The Master View CS-138A supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down. For hot plugging to work properly,...
Port Selection The Master View CS-138A provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD. M Manual Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the Master View’s...
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Invoke the Hotkey function with [Ctrl+Alt+Shift]; key in the Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, below, for details); then press [Enter], or Navigate with the Arrow Keys to move the Highlight Bar to the port you want; then press [Enter]. CS-138A User Manual...
A Port ID of 2 4 1 refers to a computer that is connected to CPU Port 1 of a Third Stage unit, that links back to CPU Port 4 of a Second Stage unit, which, in turn, links back to CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit. CS-138A User Manual...
[Scroll Lock] + [Scroll Lock] Invokes OSD (Alternate Method). [Ctrl+Alt+Shift] [Port ID] [Enter] Switches access to the computer that corresponds to the Port ID number (see Port Key In Examples, above). [Ctrl+Alt+Shift] [0] [Enter] To invoke Auto Scan mode. CS-138A User Manual...
Number keys must be pressed from the regular keyboard; not from the nu- meric keypad. The keys must be pressed and released one key at a time. If you submit an incorrect Port ID, an error message displays, and you are returned to the OSD Main Menu. CS-138A User Manual...
Master View CS-138A units, and it is difficult to keep track of which port a particular computer is attached to. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu.
Lists all the computers that are Powered On and are On Line. NAME If a port has been given a name (see F5, below), its name appears in this column. CS-138A User Manual...
2. As the OSD cycles through the selected ports, an S appears in front of the Port ID display as each computer is accessed to indicate that the computer is being accessed under Quick View Scan Mode. CS-138A User Manual...
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[Enter]. 2. If you select a port that does not have a computer attached to it, or if the attached computer is powered Off, the OSD will still switch to it, and will not show an error. CS-138A User Manual...
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Case does not matter; OSD displays the Port Name in all capitals no matter how they were keyed in. 4. When you have finished editing, press [Enter] to have the change take effect. To abort the change, press [Esc]. CS-138A User Manual...
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[Enter] to confirm. While the names are being cleared, a message appears on the display to indicate so. After the names have been cleared, another message appears to indicate that the procedure completed successfully seconds. (Table continues on next page) CS-138A User Manual...
Restoring Default Values. See the OSD Security Features section, below, for details. Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Setting Default Display Duration Always On Display Mode The Port Number plus the Port Name Scan Duration 3 Seconds CS-138A User Manual...
Note: To modify or delete a previous password, access the Password function as in Step 1, above, then use the backspace or delete key to erase the individual letters or numbers. CS-138A User Manual...
Improper mouse reset. 1. Reset the mouse (and keyboard) by responding. simultaneously pressing Buttons 1 and 2 on the First Stage unit for 3 seconds. 2. Unplug the mouse connector from the Console Mouse Port, then plug it back in. CS-138A User Manual...
DC 9V; 1.08W (max) Operating Temperature 5 - 40 Storage Temperature -20 - 60 Humidity 0 - 80% RH; Noncondensing Housing Metal Weight 2850 g Dimensions (L x W x H) 483 x 150 x 44.5 mm (19" 1U) CS-138A User Manual...
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or update. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor. CS-138A User Manual...
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