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Summary of Contents for Lindy SC5
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Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Configuration Introduction SC5 features - front and rear ............4 Overall initial configuration ............17 Configuration menus ..............18 What’s in the box.................5 What you may additionally need ..........5 Configuration menus layout ..........19 General security and configuration steps ........19 Installation Registering users (edit user list) ..........20 Registering computers (edit computer list) ......21 Mounting ..................6 Video compensation ..............22... - Page 3 Operation Further information Local and remote user access ............31 Getting assistance ..............37 Selecting a computer ............31 Appendix 1 – Configuration menus .........38 User arbitration - simultaneous local and remote users..33 Functions ................39 Logging in and out ...............34 User Preferences ..............40 Selecting cascaded computers ..........34 Global Preferences ..............41 The confirmation box ............35...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing the LINDY KVM switch C5 range. This compact unit has been The SC5 directly supports sixteen computers, however, this number can be increased at any time thanks to the ability to connect other SC5 units in cascade to provide a created to allow a single operator to take full control of many computer systems. -
Page 5: Sc5 Features - Front And Rear
SC5 features - front and rear The SC5 units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space. Both models occupy half of a single 1U rack space and provide most of their connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the remote user link port and the operation indicators. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
PS/-style with audio Part number: 32357 Part number: Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2- Call LINDY for details style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack. User Station C Audio Part number: 39353 Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and mouse plus 3.5mm audio jack. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Mounting The SC5 units offer three main mounting methods: Single unit rack brackets • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Supplied single unit rack brackets These two brackets (plus four screws), extend the size of the SC5 so that it fills the full width of a •... -
Page 8: Connections
Connections The SC5 provides a great deal of flexibility in its configurations. This chapter details the various connections that can be made to achieve the required installation. Local Remote user REMOTE REMOTE user (via extender) USER USER page 8 page 9 LOCAL REMOTE USER... -
Page 9: Local User
Local user LOCAL REMOTE A locally connected video monitor, keyboard To connect the local user port USER USER (and mouse) are required during the initial 1 Position a suitable video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speakers, if configuration. These are also useful during required) in the vicinity of the SC5 unit such that their cables will easily reach. -
Page 10: Remote User (Via Extender)
Remote user (via extender) One user can be placed a maximum of 300 3 Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the User Station LOCAL REMOTE metres (980 feet) from the SC5 unit. The module and the SC5 unit. Please refer to the section Cable lengths for USER USER remote user is connected via a User Station... -
Page 11: Computer System (Via Cam)
Computer system (via CAM) LOCAL REMOTE Each computer system is connected to the SC5 4 Attach the connector of the cable USER USER unit via a Computer Access Module (CAM) and run to the socket of the CAM. standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. CAMs are available in various formats to suit differing POWER Green indicator - power present... -
Page 12: Power In Connection
Power in connection LOCAL REMOTE The SC5 unit is supplied with a standard 10W USER USER power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a POWER power adapter is connected. COMPUTER SYSTEM To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the socket on the rear... -
Page 13: Cascading Multiple Units
The combination of SC5 units can be arranged two levels deep forming a tree, or cascade Cascade Lindy KVM Switch SC5 arrangement, with computer level 1 systems situated at either level within that cascade tree. -
Page 14: Connecting Units In Cascade
Connecting units in cascade The method for cascading SC5 units is straightforward and requires no hardware To connect units in cascade settings or lengthy configuration process. 1 Ensure that power is disconnected from the SC5 and all other units to be connected. The method of linking SC5 units is the same regardless of the cascade level, or number of devices attached. -
Page 15: Addressing Computers In A Cascade
In the diagram given here, a portion of the previous cascade diagram indicates how the routes to two particular computers are formed and addressed. Lindy KVM Switch SC5 Each cascade level requires two digits, hence the computer marked in red Port 12... -
Page 16: Multiple Video Head Connections
Multiple video head connections Two or more SC5 units can be connected together REMOTE REMOTE USER USER so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Synchronised operation is useful for applications that require multiple video signals to be switched together. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. -
Page 17: Remote Switching Control
Remote switching control The port switching functions of the SC5 units can be REMOTE remotely controlled by an RS232 link to the port on CONTROL OPTIONS the rear panel. The sending device must use the following RS232 communication settings: SC rear panel Baud rate: 19200 bps Data bits:... -
Page 18: Configuration
Configuration Almost all configuration and operational aspects of the SC5 units are controlled on-screen menu displays. Overall initial configuration When setting up a new installation, the following stages are recommended: Enable the general ‘Security’ option. With security disabled (default setting), a local or remote user attached to the SC5 will have full and unrestricted access to all computers and all SC5 settings. -
Page 19: Configuration Menus
Security 1 If the main menu is not already displayed, press and hold and then Note: If the security option has been LINDY SC5 press using a keyboard attached to an SC5 user port. User Name: enabled, you will be asked for a valid... -
Page 20: Configuration Menus Layout
Configuration menus layout General security and configuration steps The menu options are arranged as shown here: To enable general security Configuration Menu Functions Restore Standard Mouse 1 Display the Configuration menu. Restore Intellimouse 2 Highlight ‘Setup Options’ and press Clear C5 User Station Password Reset to Factory Defaults 3 Highlight ‘Security’... -
Page 21: Registering Users (Edit User List)
1 Display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as the 5 Press to display the ‘Edit Access Rights’ menu. ADMIN user. LINDY SC5 2 Highlight ‘Edit User List’ and press Edit Autoscan List Computer 1 LINDY SC5 Computer 2... -
Page 22: Registering Computers (Edit Computer List)
5 When the port address is complete, press . The ‘Edit access rights’ menu ADMIN user. will be displayed. 2 Highlight ‘Edit Computer List’ and press LINDY SC5 Edit access rights LINDY SC5 Cross markers indicate which admin Edit Computer List... -
Page 23: Video Compensation
Video compensation The SC5 units allow a remote user to be extended by a maximum of 300m (980 To display a suitable high contrast image feet). Such long cable lengths can affect video signals, especially when higher The best way to clearly view the effect of sharpness and brightness adjustments screen resolutions are used. -
Page 24: Remote User Skew Adjustment
Remote user skew adjustment To apply remote user video compensation 1 On the remote user keyboard (connected to a User Station extender), The category 5, 5e and 6 cabling supported by the SC5 consists of four pairs of simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default, ) along with wires per cable. - Page 25 To use skew adjustment 1 Display a skew pattern on the appropriate computer. You can either use the 3 As appropriate, press either the R, G or B keyboard keys to supplied skew pattern or create your own: select the appropriate colour channel. Corresponding keyboard indicators will flash rapidly to show which Using the supplied skew pattern channel is currently selected for adjustment:...
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Page 26: Autoscanning
Autoscanning The SC5 provides an autoscan mode that switches between the connected To select an autoscan mode computers in sequence. This mode is useful to allow users and administrators 1 Display the Configuration menu. Note: You must be logged-in as the to sample activity among the connected machines. -
Page 27: Saving And Restoring Configuration Settings
Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user for this procedure. Preparations for configuration save/load • Download the Data Transfer utility - contact Lindy Technical Support for details. • Connect the serial port on the rear panel of the SC5, labelled... - Page 28 To edit the configuration settings The saved text file can be opened using either a basic text editor or a DATA TRANSFER FILE. spreadsheet program. The format of a typical file is shown opposite. Users. User names [ADMIN Each entry within the Users section relates to a corresponding entry within the [SAM Passwords section and also a column within each row of the Computers section.
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Page 29: What To Do If The Admin Password Has Been Forgotten
What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten If the ADMIN password becomes mislaid or forgotten, you will not be able to access the SC5 to add or edit users and computer names. This situation may be resolved by performing a complete reset to return the SC5. IMPORTANT: A complete reset erases all the user names and computer names that you have setup. -
Page 30: Performing Upgrades
OPTIONS Upgrading SC5 units and CAMs The KVM Firmware Uploader utility is available from Lindy technical support and allows you to check the current revision of the SC5 unit firmware as well as every Computer Access Module connected to it. - Page 31 ‘Unit Connected’ field. If these fields do not match then you may have an WARNING: Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable incorrect upgrade file, check with Lindy before proceeding. Check also that results and may damage your SC5 or computing equipment.
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Page 32: Local And Remote User Access
1 From a local or remote keyboard, press any key to display the login prompt: • Using the on-screen menu – this is the best method when there are many LINDY SC5 connected computers. Enter your Login User Name: name here •... - Page 33 • • Selection menu: then Selects port 10 LINDY SC5 Note: When entering multiple digit addresses as Computer Port above or for even longer cascaded computers, Computer 1...
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Page 34: User Arbitration - Simultaneous Local And Remote Users
User arbitration - simultaneous local and remote users To select a computer using mouse buttons Note: This procedure works only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and During operation, if both the local and remote user consoles are both connected only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled by your administrator. and being used, the connected video monitors will both continuously receive the 1 Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse. -
Page 35: Logging In And Out
Logging in and out Selecting cascaded computers The SC5 features a straightforward security system that helps to prevent The SC5 is not limited to sharing just sixteen computers. By joining numerous unauthorised access to some, or all connected computers. SC5 products together in a tree-like or cascade arrangement, it is possible for each user port to view many more computers. -
Page 36: The Confirmation Box
The confirmation box The reminder banner The SC5 provides the option of a confirmation box that is displayed on screen As many computer screen layouts can appear very similar, the SC5 provides a for three seconds after a computer is selected. The confirmation box indicates reminder banner option that indicates which computer port you are currently the current user port and your user name, the selected computer and the viewing. -
Page 37: User Preferences And Functions
User preferences and functions In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can also: • Change the colour of the on screen menu, • Select the screen saver style, • Restore mouse operation, or • Perform power control functions. Appendix All of these options are discussed within... -
Page 38: Further Information
Troubleshooting section then we provide a number of other solutions: • Appendix 2 - Cable specifications Safety information • • LINDY website – www.lindy.com • Radio frequency energy statements Check the Support section of our website for the latest solutions and driver files. -
Page 39: Appendix 1 - Configuration Menus
2 Press to select ‘More menus’. 3 Use the following keys: The following items and menus are available in the Configuration menu: LINDY SC5 to highlight required options. Configuration Menu Functions • to change option values. -
Page 40: Functions
SC5 and the computer must run a custom routine available from Restore Intellimouse LINDY. The resulting download file can be optionally edited (using a text editor This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to or spreadsheet) and/or reloaded into the SC5. -
Page 41: User Preferences
User Preferences LINDY SC5 The User Preferences are system operating User Preferences parameters that are independently selectable OSD Colour : SCHEME 1 for each user and affect only their screen. Reminder Banner : ENABLED Reminder Colour : BLUE/TRANS Screen Saver type :... -
Page 42: Global Preferences
Global Preferences Autoscan Mode Global preferences are available only to the LINDY SC5 Settings: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCs Global Preferences Admin user and allow settings to be made Mouse Switching : ENABLED that affect all users attached to the SC5. - Page 43 Global Preferences (continued) OSD Dwell Time Settings: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 SECONDS After a successful computer channel change the SC5 will display a confirmation message for a few seconds. The length of time that this confirmation message dwells on the screen may be changed. User Timeout Settings: 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 SECONDS, 1, 5, 10 MINUTES When both a local and remote user wish to use the system, only one can have...
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Page 44: Setup Options
Setup Options Setup options are available only to the LINDY SC5 Hotkeys Setup Options Admin user and consist of key settings that Settings: CRTL+ALT, CTRL+SHIFT, ALT+SHIFT, ALT GR, L+R ALT, L CTRL+ALT, Security : ENABLED are normally made only during the initial... -
Page 45: Advanced Options
Advanced Options Advanced options are available only to the LINDY SC5 Admin user and consist of settings that are Advanced Options related to specialist areas such as DDC and DDC Options USB Country Code USB country code. To get here 1 From a local or remote keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’... - Page 46 USB Country Code Some computers query the keyboard to find LINDY SC5 Default Country USB Country Code out its country code and key layout. These The codes that may be used within this option are as follows: Country Code AUTO...
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Page 47: Appendix 2 - Cable And Connector Specifications
Appendix 2 – Cable and connector specifications RS232 serial flash upgrade cable Multi-head synchronisation cable pin D-type female pin D-type male MASTER end SLAVE end pin D-type male pin D-type male Use this cable when two SC devices are being synchronised. MASTER end SLAVE end pin D-type male... -
Page 48: Safety Information
Safety information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only. • Both the SC5 and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. -
Page 49: Weee (Waste Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment), Recycling Of Electronic Products
Per ulteriori dettagli fare riferimento alla direttiva WEEE sul riciclaggio del proprio Hausmülltonne! Stato. B2B Geräte wie dieses sowie LINDY LCD Terminal und LINDY 19“ KVM Switches nimmt LINDY kostenlos zurück und führt sie einem geordneten Recycling entsprechend den gesetzlichen Vorgaben zu. Bitte nehmen Sie hierzu Kontakt mit LINDY auf, die Kontaktadressen finden Sie stets auf der LINDY Website www.lindy.com... -
Page 50: Radio Frequency Energy
Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (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 other interface 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 51 © 2008 LINDY Electronics Limited & LINDY Elektronik GmbH All trademarks are acknowledged. Release 1.0b December 2008 Great Britain & N. Ireland International & Eire North America Australia LINDY Electronics Ltd LINDY International Ltd. LINDY Computer Connection Technology, Inc. LINDY Australia Pty Ltd.
- Page 52 Configuration 17 Advanced options 44 cascaded computers 34 connection 10 menus 18,38 Assistance computers 31 overall steps 17 from Lindy 37 with hotkeys 31 saving and restoring 26 Operation 31 with mouse buttons 33 Autoscanning 25 Configuration settings Host computer...