PREVENTING RADIO & TV INTERFERENCE This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial...
Hot Keys or push buttons, or via the most convenient way, the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Because the CommandView™ model FO-098-8080 is an intelligent controller, it can intercept and process Hot Keys directly from the keyboard. Therefore, NO extra software is required to be installed, so there are no software incompatibility problems to worry about.
64 PCs sharing one console. A powerful SCAN feature scans all powered-on computers one by one and stops upon user requests. The CommandView™ model FO-098-8080 is ideal for server rooms, control rooms, test rooms, and similar environments. Features ♦...
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switching among computers. ♦ Scan mode automatically switches through powered-on computers; scan rate is user-selectable via the OSD menu. ♦ Designed as a desktop and 19” rackmount unit. ♦ Supports chaining ports; allows up to 8 levels, with a maximum of 64 PCs able to share one console. ♦...
Package Contents CommandView Model FO-098-8080 KVM Switch DB37 male to male Chain Cable User’s Manual AC Power Adapter Rack mount accessories Rubber foot pad...
Specification Model FO-098-8080 Power supply AC 16V 1000mA Number of PC port PC selection method Push-button/Keyboard Hot keys/OSD menu Scan interval 5/10/20/40 seconds Signal type VGA/Keyboard/Mouse/Stere o Audio/Microphone VGA bandwidth 200 MHz Chain ability 8 levels Console connectors Keyboard(PS/2) 1 Mini-DIN6/F...
Connectors and Cables Console Connectors Four different types of console connectors are built on the rear panel for connection to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse. • PS/2 Keyboard—6-pin mini DIN, female. • PS/2 Mouse—6-pin mini DIN, female • VGA Monitor—HDB15, female •...
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Connectors • Keyboard: PS/2 Mini-DIN 6-Pin Male-Female • Mouse: PS/2 Mini-DIN 6-Pin Male-Female • Video: High-Density 15-Pin Male-Female Function This cable extends the Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse connection to the KVM Switch or a CPU. This single zip cable avoids the typical unsightly snarl and tangle of multiple cables.
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Function This cable extends the Keyboard / Monitor / Mouse connection from the KVM Switch to a CPU. This single zip cable avoids the typical unsightly snarl and tangle of multiple cables. Its 50-micron gold–plated connectors combine with labeled, color-coded connector molds for secure, easy, high-quality connections.
Installation Please make sure that all the PCs are turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables to the Signamax CommandView™ FO-098-8080. Installing One FO-098-8080 • Set the bank address to 0, the master bank. (please refer...
• Connect each PC using the appropriate cable for PC side to the FO-098-8080 PC port. • Connect the AC power adapter to the FO-098-8080. • Power on the FO-098-8080, then turn on the PCs. Installing Multiple FO-098-8080 KVM Switches •...
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NOTE: When the FO-098-8080s are configured as a chain operation, only the front panel push button of the MASTER bank is functional.
MODE DIP SW. With the MODE DIP SW set to ON: • The left button is BANK+. If the FO-098-8080 is in chained operation, pushing this button will advance to the next available bank in the cycle.
If the CH+ button is pushed and held over 1 second, the SCAN LED will be lit, and the buzzer will beep twice; now the FO-098-8080 KVM Switch is in SCAN mode. To return to NORMAL mode, either push the CH+ button on the front panel and release within 1 second, or press the SPACE bar on the keyboard.
On Screen Display (O Interface Select a PC by the OSD menu: Press the Scroll Lock key twice within 1 second to e Key mode. In Hot Key mode, press the SPACE ba up the OSD menu. CPU SWITCH EDIT AREA MENU BANK :...
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on-line help. The following are descriptions of each s EDIT AREA ♦ When the “EDIT AREA” is blinking, it indica this area is selected and you can edit or area. ♦ The “BANK” indicates the current BANK l You can use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key to to other banks if those banks are available.
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♦ Pressing the F2 key will exit OSD MENU a SCAN operation. NOTE: Only PCs that are powered on can be switc SCAN INTERVAL ♦ While the EDIT AREA is active, press the F switch to this area, and the “SCAN INTERV blink;...
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How to call up the OSD MENU: To call up the OSD MENU, press the Scroll L twice rapidly (within 1 second), and press the key. How to edit the PC name: Call up the OSD MENU. Make sure that “EDIT AREA” is blinking and INTERVAL”...
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Make sure “EDIT AREA” is blinking, “SCAN INT is not blinking, and the unit is not in PC name mode. Use the Left/Right arrow key to select BANK. Use the Up/Down arrow key to move to the you’d like to switch to. Press the ENTER key to switch to the desired exit the OSD MENU.
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WITCH ETTIN DIP SWITCHES 1-3 are used to set the Bank Addr DIP Switch Number BANK 0 Ma BANK 1 Sl BANK 2 Sl BANK 3 Sl BANK 4 Sl...
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ISPL BANK LED: For the master bank, BANK LED displays the select number. For the slave banks, BANK LED displays the bank of the bank. CHANNEL LED: For the master bank, CHANNEL LED displays the s PC number. For the slave banks, CHANNEL LED is blank.
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PC boot-up the push-butt sequence) Improper keyboard Unplug, then reset. the keyboard into the conne There is no The FO-098-8080 Press ESC ke response when is operating in HOT exit HOT KEY pressing the KEY mode. mode. front panel push buttons.
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FO-098-8080I Command View 8-Port KVM Switc 110V-AT&PS/2; Rackmountable KVM Switches: Associated Cables C-65-T-6 Plugged-In Hydra Cable (Keyboar Video & Mouse to KVM Switch)— C-65-T-10 Plugged-In Hydra Cable (Keyboar Video & Mouse to KVM Switch)— C-69-T-6 Plugged-In Hydra Cable (KVM Sw CPU)---6 ft.
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