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LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Range
Installation and Use
Part
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32346
LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen
2 ports, 2 screens
Part
Model
32347
LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen
4 ports, 2 screens
Part
Model
32348
LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen
2 ports, 4 screens
Part
Model
32349
LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen
4 ports, 4 screens
CPU Switch Multiscreen - Installation and Use
First Edition (August 2001)
Part Numbers 32346, 32347, 32348 and 32349
© 2001 LINDY Electronics Ltd.
© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED
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- Page 1 2 ports, 4 screens Part Model 32349 LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen 4 ports, 4 screens CPU Switch Multiscreen - Installation and Use First Edition (August 2001) Part Numbers 32346, 32347, 32348 and 32349 © 2001 LINDY Electronics Ltd. © LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only. If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. - Page 3 20m realisiert werden. Der LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen unterstützt Standard-Tastaturen und PS/2 Mäuse mit und ohne Rädchen wie z. B. die LINDY Dual Wheel Mause, LINDY Dual Wheel Maus Wireless, Microsoft IntelliMouse u.a. . Über einen separat erhältlichen RS-232 Mausadapter (LINDY Artikelnummer 70058) unterstützt er auch serielle Mausanschlüsse am PC (Sub-D 25Pol Anschluss).
- Page 4 INSTALLATION Schalten Sie alle Ihre Computer aus und schließen Sie sie an die HELLGRÜN markierten Ports auf der Rückseite des LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen an. Wir empfehlen der Übersichtlichkeit halber die Verwendung der LINDY 3-in-1- Tastatur/Monitor/Mauskabel. Es können jedoch auch geeignete einzelne LINDY Standardkabel verwendet werden.
- Page 5 No intente realizar ningún tipo de mantenimiento al LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen usted mismo. Siga todos los avisos e instrucciones marcadas en el LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen, el adaptador de potencia opcional y todos sus accesorios. Aviso – el adaptador de potencia opcional tiene piezas con tensión.
- Page 6 Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au port VERT FONCE à l'arrière du LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen. MODE D’EMPLOI SOMMAIRE La configuration par défaut du LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen convient à la plupart des systèmes. Pour sélectionner un ordinateur, utilisez la touche du panneau avant, une souris à...
- Page 7 Sostituire l’adattatore opzionale di potenza solo con uno di tipo approvato dal produttore. Se si usa una prolunga con il LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen, controllare che la potenza nominale totale in ampère dei dispositivi collegati alla prolunga non superi la potenza nominale in ampère della prolunga stessa.
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Page 8: About This Manual
No user serviceable parts within optional power adapter - do not dismantle. Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only. If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. - Page 9 If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY’s control. Also LINDY will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
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Page 10: Radio Frequency Energy
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada. LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 3... -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
2.4 ‘Interface powered' operation without the optional power adapter ..14 2.5 Configuring your PCs ................14 2.6 Configuring the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen ........14 2.7 Summary of LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen configuration options ..15 2.8 Resetting the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen without disconnecting your devices ..................17 2.9 Other useful installation information ............. -
Page 12: Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreen Installation And Use Page
3. Using the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen ........24 3.1 Power on status ..................24 3.2 Front panel keys and remote controller ..........24 3.3 Status display ..................25 3.4 Switching operation ................26 3.5 Keyboard hotkey control ................ 26 3.6 Mouse control .................. -
Page 13: Introduction
(KVM) sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. The Multiscreen is a new concept in KVM switches and enables you to benefit from all the convenience of the proven LINDY CPU Switches whilst taking advantage of the multiple monitor facilities available on many modern computers. - Page 14 Mixed AT/PS2 keyboards and PS2/RS232 mice supported as standard. Flash upgradeable - LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen’s firmware may be upgraded by connecting a computer’s serial port and running a download program. Can be cascaded to provide a video switching network.
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Page 15: Package Contents
2000, NT,ME, XP, DOS, Unix, Linux, NetWare, OS/2, BSD etc. Supports the additional shortcut, web access and media control keys found on extended keyboards. May be connected to LINDY CPU Switch Smart products for synchronised switching applications. Optional power adapter can be used for ‘video only’ or cascade applications. -
Page 16: Product Information
1.4 Product information Figure 1 - LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen front view Figure 2a - CPU Switch Multiscreen 4 Port 4 Screen (part code: 32349) LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 9... - Page 17 Figure 2b - CPU Switch Multiscreen 4 Port 2 Screen (part code: 32347) Figure 2c - CPU Switch Multiscreen 2 Port 4 Screen (part code: 32348) LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 10...
- Page 18 Figure 2d - CPU Switch Multiscreen 2 Port 2 Screen (part code: 32346) Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory - part 32255) LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 11...
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Page 19: Installation
- Microsoft mouse driver (including IntelliMouse). - Logitech mouse driver (including two button, three button and wheel mouse). Use of PS/2 and RS232 style mice with the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen - All of the mouse connections from LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen to PCs support either a PS/2 or an RS232 mouse. -
Page 20: Mounting The Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreen
The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals. -
Page 21: Interface Powered' Operation Without The Optional Power Adapter
There are a number of more advanced options which can be set by the user. These are stored in the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen’s EEPROM memory and are retained when the power is disconnected. -
Page 22: Summary Of Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreen Configuration Options
PC via the keyboard cable and so will power itself on when the attached PC is switched on or when the optional power adapter is connected. Do not release the key until the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen displays ’C’ to show that it has entered configure mode. - Page 23 L2 - CPU Switch Multiscreen locks on to every port during autoscanning L3 - CPU Switch powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - CPU Switch Multiscreen powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports L5 –...
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Page 24: Resetting The Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreen Without Disconnecting Your Devices
F8 - RESET all configurations to default settings. (Display confirms with 'r'). P - Sets password - see section 4.6 for instructions. E - Exits configure mode and returns the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen to normal operation mode. 2.8 Resetting the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen without... -
Page 25: Other Useful Installation Information
PC will be lost and you will have to re-boot the PC to regain normal operation. Unplugging the mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen will also cause it to stop operating when it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted. -
Page 26: Hot Plugging The Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreen Into Running Systems
It does not affect the status of any of the other ports on the switch or the CPU connections. 2.11 Hot plugging the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen into running... -
Page 27: Upgrading The Lindy Flash Memory
Multiscreen: 1) Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement 2) Press the select key on the front of the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen for 5 seconds until ‘C’ is displayed. You are now in configure mode. 3) To restore a PS/2 mouse connection press ) I ÃÃ... - Page 28 (labelled OPTIONS/FLASH). Step 2 - Select flash upgrade mode using option switch 7 Move option switch 7 on the underside of the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen to the ON position. Step 3 - Reset the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Reset the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen by moving option switch 8 to the ON position (halt and reset) and then back to the OFF position (normal operation).
- Page 29 Step 5 - Run the upgrade program The latest version of the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen firmware is available from the LINDY Technology website at www.lindy.com. The CPU Switch Multiscreen uses the same firmware as the CPU Switch Smart product. The program and data files are supplied as a pair e.g.
- Page 30 7 from the flash upgrade (ON) position. Switch 7 forces the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen into flash upgrade mode and prevents the upgraded code from being run. Running faulty or partially upgraded code may have unpredictable results and may damage your LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen or computing equipment.
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Page 31: Using The Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreen
At power on the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen selects computer 1 and displays ’1’. If a password has been set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen will remain locked until a valid password is entered. -
Page 32: Status Display
The status display usually shows the currently selected port. If autoscan mode is selected, the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise direction interspersed with a display of the currently selected channel. If LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen has been locked, ‘P’ will be displayed until a valid password has been typed to unlock the unit. -
Page 33: Switching Operation
LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen. HOTKEYs + TAB is an exception and this allows you to 'tab through' the ports by holding down the hotkeys and repeatedly pressing TAB. -
Page 34: Mouse Control
If the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen has been set to scan active ports then the next or previous active channel will be selected. If it has been set to scan all ports then the next or previous numerical channel in sequence will be selected (see section 4.5... -
Page 35: Rs232 Control
1200 baud, 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. No handshaking is used by the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen. Simply send the character for the channel which needs to be selected, for example ASCII ‘1’... - Page 36 To connect to the computer attached to port 3 on LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen B the user would hold down the hotkey keys then press ‘2’ followed by ‘3’, whilst keeping the hotkey keys pressed. This will have the effect of connecting to port ‘3’...
- Page 37 A typical cascade of two LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreens LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 30...
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Page 38: Synchronising Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreens For Multiple Video Head Applications
3.9 Synchronising LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreens for multiple video head applications Multiple LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreens may be connected together 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 39 Synchronised LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreens used to switch eight video channels together LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 32...
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Page 40: Lindy Cpu Switch Multiscreen Configuration Options
B8 - Blank screen after 20 minutes of inactivity 4.2 Autoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen can be set to select each channel in turn for a period of time set by the autoscan delay time. Autoscan mode is entered by typing the hotkey keys together with ‘A’. -
Page 41: Mouse Mode And Mouse Switching Of Channels
L2 - CPU Switch Multiscreen locks on to every port in turn during autoscanning L3 - CPU Switch powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to active ports only L4 - CPU Switch Multiscreen powers on in autoscan mode and locks on to all ports... -
Page 42: Keyboard Hotkey Combination
RS232 CPU connections. When using PS/2 CPU connections, the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen will automatically configure itself to the type of mouse requested by the driver. If you are using RS232 CPU connections then you will need to select mouse options U4 or U5 to enable the IntelliMouse features. -
Page 43: Cycling Between All Channels Or Just The Active Channels
4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels The LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen can be set to cycle between all channels or just the active channels when using ‘Hotkeys + Tab’ or a three button mouse to switch the channel. -
Page 44: Setting A Security Password
To set the password in configure mode, first type ‘P’ then (return). The display on LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen will change to show ‘=' and you can then type your password. The password is not case sensitive and can be any combination of key strokes, including the function keys, but excluding the (ctrl), (alt), (shift) and (return) keys. -
Page 45: Cascade Query Code
LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen and LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD units are set to use the same query code. If any of the cascaded LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSDs have firmware versions less than 1.09 then the cascade query code for all the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreens and... -
Page 46: Exit Configure Mode
When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type ‘E’ followed by (return) to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on. LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use Page 39... -
Page 47: A - Cable And Connector Specifications
All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen. If you use an AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN male) converter. - Page 48 30 metres. RS232 serial mice - these require a special converter to connect the RS232 lines present on the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen mouse ports to the RS232 port on a Cables should be no longer than 30 metres.
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Page 49: Recommended Cables
Recommended cables: 3-in-1 keyboard, video and mouse combination cable - For convenience, neatness and high video quality we recommend the LINDY brand 3-in-1 combination cables for the keyboard, mouse and first video head connection. For the additional video connections we recommend high quality LINDY tri-coax video cables. LINDY cables are available in various different lengths to suit your requirements. - Page 50 Premium Gold S-VGA Monitor Cable, 50 metres long A3. Options port pin assignments The 15 way D connector located on the back of the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen (labelled OPTIONS / FLASH) provides connections for the remote control module and allows an external RS232 device to control the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen.
- Page 51 LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen to allow flash upgrades. A.5 RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments The cable connections shown below are to connect two LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreens together for synchronised operation (see section 3.9) LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen Installation and Use...
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Page 52: B - Problem Solving
Microsoft compatible mouse driver on your PC. Some other manufacturers’ drivers may switch the mouse to use a proprietary mouse data format not supported by the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen. If you have unplugged and re-connected a mouse to the LINDY CPU Switch Multiscreen then ensure that you reset it using the mouse reset function (see 2.10).