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Chassis Plans CPC-17, -19 Technical Reference I ndex 16‐port switch Hot Plugging KVM Ports _______________________________________________________________ 12 16‐port switch Hot Plugging Console Ports ____________________________________________________________ 12 16‐port switch Port Selection _______________________________________________________________________ 12 16‐port switch Port ID Numbering ___________________________________________________________________ 12 16‐port switch Powering Off and Restarting ___________________________________________________________ 13 16‐port switch USB Peripheral Devices _______________________________________________________________ 13 Chapter 3 – Ordering Information ____________________________________________________________ 15 Part Number Matrix ______________________________________________________________________________ 15 Example Part Numbers ____________________________________________________________________________ 15 Chapter 4 ‐ Installation ___________________________________________________ 17 Package Contents ________________________________________________________________________________ 17 Table 5 ‐ Package Contents ______________________________________________________________________ 17 Rack Installation __________________________________________________________________________ 18 ...
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Chassis Plans CPC-17, -19 Technical Reference I ndex Disable Port Switching Keys ________________________________________________________________________ 30 Restore Default Settings ___________________________________________________________________________ 30 Video DynaSync _ _________________________________________________________________________________ 30 Mouse Port‐switching _____________________________________________________________________________ 30 Mouse Emulation Control __________________________________________________________________________ 31 Keyboard Emulation Control ________________________________________________________________________ 31 Other OS Mode __________________________________________________________________________________ 31 HSM Summary Table ______________________________________________________________________________ 31 Table 14 – HSM Summary Table __________________________________________________________________ 31 8‐Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions _______________________________ 32 Accessing and Using the OSD Menus _________________________________________________________________ 32 Table 15 – Main OSD Menu Functions _ _____________________________________________________________ 32 ...
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Chassis Plans CPC-17, -19 Technical Reference I ndex Table 24 – Port OS Control _ ______________________________________________________________________ 44 Restore Default Values ____________________________________________________________________________ 44 Hotkey Summary Table ____________________________________________________________________________ 45 Table 25 – 16‐Port VGA KVM Switch Hotkey Summary Table _ ___________________________________________ 45 This Page Intentionally Blank _____________________________________________________________________ 46 Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming ___________________________ 47 RS‐232 Serial control _______________________________________________________________________ 47 Standard Controller Serial Control Functions ___________________________________________________ 47 Table 26 ‐ Standard Controller Commands to Implement Switch Mount Control Buttons _____________________ 47 Table 27 ‐ Standard Controller Parameter Setting ‐ Immediate, Relative, Reset and Query ____________________ 48 Table 28 ‐ Standard Controller Other Control ________________________________________________________ 49 Advanced Controller Serial Control Functions _ __________________________________________________ 50 ...
The components are revision controlled and offer long life product availability for assured delivery throughout multi-year programs. As with all Chassis Plans products, a wide variety of custom options can be configured per customer or application specific requirements. Contact your Sales Engineer to discuss your particular requirements.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 1 - Introduction Genesis Based LCD Controllers The LCD Controller is a key component in any display system and no expense has been spared in specifying the Standard Genesis controller. These are long life revision controlled components.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 1 - Introduction Standard Controller DVI-D/VGA Input Features: Inputs: Analog RGB: 60Hz at SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA With auto detect of Digital Separate Sync, Sync-On-Green & Composite Sync. Auto detects VGA ~SXGA interlaced &...
Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options KVM Switch Options The CPC1-17 and CPC1-19 are offered with built-in KVM switches offering 4-, 8- or 16-ports of VGA video with PS/2 or USB keyboard/pointing device outputs or 4-ports of DVI-D with USB outputs. These are feature rich switches offering hot-key control, On Screen Display (OSD) control, and firmware upgrade capability.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options 4-Port DVI (Order Option ‘C’) The DVI Switch provides four ports of DVI-D and USB 2.0 connection to the CPC family LCD display consoles. In addition, each port is provided with speaker out and microphone/audio input although the CPC does not provide built-in speakers.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options 8-Port VGA (Order Option ‘B’) The 8-port switch is an 8-port keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switch that supports both USB and PS/2 interfaces. With the capacity to daisy-chain up to 16 levels, the 8-port switch also allows direct channel selection via two different methods: on-screen display (OSD) or keyboard hotkeys.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options 16-Port VGA (Order Option ‘E’) A single 16-port switch can control up to 16 computers. As many as 31 additional switches can be daisy chained to each other, so that up to 512 computers can all be controlled from a single keyboard-monitor-mouse console.
To control even more computers, up to 31 additional switches can be daisy chained down from the first CPC with 16-port KVM switch. As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation. Contact your Chassis Plans Sales Engineer for instructions for this implementation. 16-Port Switch Basic Operation 16-Port Switch Hot Plugging The 16-port switch supports hot plugging –...
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 2 – KVM Switch Options 16-port switch Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to power off a 16-port switch, do the following before restarting it: 1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the 16-port switch.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 3 – Ordering Information Chapter 3 – Ordering Information Part Number Matrix CPC1-[K][M][V]-[A][N] (K) Keyboard/Mouse Option C – Keyboard with Trackball D – Keyboard with Glide Pad (M) Monitor 171B – 17-Inch 1280 x 1024 LCD 191B –...
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For the DC input supplies, a kit is provided with a mating Mil Circular connector, backshell, and pins allowing the user to fabricate an appropriate cable for the intended application. For volume orders, Chassis Plans can provide pre-fabricated power cables per the end use specifications. Page 17...
Rack Installation To mount the CPC1-17 / CPC1-19 in a rack, it is first important you identify the correct holes to mount to. Please see the following illustration. Note that a ‘U’ starts between the holes that are ½” apart. One very common problem is trying to install into the wrong holes.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 4 - Installation Connecting the Display The CPC1-17 / CPC1-19 provide for one controller with rear panel details provided below. Standard Controller Rear Panel Connections (No KVM Switch) The Standard Controller provides for DVI-D and VGA inputs. In addition, the rear of the display provides for Keyboard and Pointing Device outputs plus a Circular Mil connector for power connection.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 5 – Operation & OSDs Chapter 5 - Operation LCD Front Panel Controls The On Screen Display (OSD) is adjusted as follows: 1. Press the Menu Button located on the front of the monitor.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 5 – Operation & OSDs Position Autosetup* Auto adjust the positions, phase, frequency Frequency* Adjust the image horizontal size Phase* Fine tune the data sampling position (adjust image quality) Image Horizontal Use +/- to move the image horizontally Position* Press –...
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 4-Port VGA KVM Programming Chapter 7 – KVM Programming KVM Keyboard Access Depending on the model of KVM Switch, the Switch is controlled by either OSD (On Screen Display) menus or via hot-key sequences.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 4-Port VGA KVM Programming U SB PS/ 2 K VM Sw it ch / Op e r a t io n Co m m a n d s fo r H o t k e y s /...
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 4-Port VGA KVM Programming 4-Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions Overview The 4-port switch provides an extensive, easy-to-use, hotkey function that makes it convenient to control and configure your KVM installation from the keyboard.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 4-Port VGA KVM Programming Auto Scanning The 4-Port Switch’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 4-Port VGA KVM Programming Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 4-Port VGA KVM Programming List Switch Settings To see a listing of the current switch settings, do the following: 1. Open a text editor or word processor and place the cursor in the page window.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 4-Port VGA KVM Programming Mouse Emulation Control To toggle between mouse emulation enabled and disabled, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM 2. Press [M]. Keyboard Emulation Control To toggle between keyboard emulation enabled and disabled, do the following: 1.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 8-Port VGA KVM Programming 8-Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions Accessing and Using the OSD Menus The OSD menus allow you to easily access and edit such features as server name, setup functions, time-outs, autoscan capabilities and firmware upgrades.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 8-Port VGA KVM Programming Figure 6 – Setup Options Window The following options will be selectable via the Setup OSD window. Function Description Auto logout Specifies time for auto logout (0 to 99 min). Your password must be configured and enabled for auto logout to function.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming 16-Port VGA KVM Switch Operating Instructions OSD Overview The on-screen display (OSD) is a mouse and keyboard enabled, menu driven method to handle computer control and switching operations. All procedures start from the OSD main screen.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming OSD Main Screen Headings Table 19 – 16-Port Switch OSD Main Screen Headings 16-Port VGA KVM Switch OSD Navigation To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD window; or press [Esc].
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming F1: GOTO Clicking the F1 field or pressing [F1] activates the GOTO function. GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port's Name, or its Port ID.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming F3: SET This function allows the administrator and each user to set up his own working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username that was provided during login.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming F4: ADM F4 is an administrator only function. It allows the administrator to configure and control the overall operation of the OSD. To change a setting double-click it, or use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming ACTIVATE Choices are Y (on), or N (off). When activated, the beeper sounds whenever a port is changed; BEEPER when activating the Auto Scan function (see F7 SCAN); or an invalid entry is made on an OSD menu.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming F6: BRC F6 is an administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to to all available computers on the installation.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming 16-Port VGA KVM Switch Hotkey Port Control Hotkey port control allows you to provide KVM focus to a particular computer directly from the keyboard. The 16- port switch provides the following hotkey port control features: ...
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming Select the Active Port Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch between computers in order to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long as you like – as opposed to auto-scanning, which automatically switches after a fixed interval.
Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Chapter 7 – 16-Port VGA KVM Programming Quick Hotkey Control The Quick Hotkey can be toggled between [Num Lock] + [-], and [Ctrl] + [F12]. To toggle the Quick Hotkey: 1. Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.
The RS-232 program can be custom-tailored to fit the application or it can be used as provided by Chassis Plans on request. Please contact Chassis Plans for additional information. Table 26 - Standard Controller Commands to Implement Switch Mount Control Buttons...
Chassis Plans CPC1-C17, -C19 Technical Reference Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming e.g “1””0” 0xe0 0x31 0x30 * This control can only function when JP2 sets 3-4 closed * Apply for inverter control voltage in range of 0~5V.
The OSD functions are controlled through the following RS-232 or Ethernet commands. The RS-232 program can be custom-tailored to fit the application or it can be used as provided by Chassis Plans on request. Please contact Chassis Plans for additional information.
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Chassis Plans CPC1-C17, -C19 Technical Reference Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming Frequency 0x8b, Set frequency = Graphic mode H active size (in nnnn | “+” | “-“ | Value/increment/decrement pixels) “?” Query Scaling Mode 0x8c, Set graphic image scaling mode Image expansion on/off.
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Chassis Plans CPC1-C17, -C19 Technical Reference Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming SD component HD/SD SDI1 HD/SD SDI2 ARGB DVI Composite Composite 2 S-Video) Auto Source Seek 0x99, Set Auto source seek = “0”...
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Chassis Plans CPC1-C17, -C19 Technical Reference Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming “?” Query The min and max values will change depends on input resolution. Horizontal Size 0xad, Set horizontal size for Scalar horizontal stretch Aspect Size = nnn | “+” | “-” |...
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Chassis Plans CPC1-C17, -C19 Technical Reference Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming temperature nn | “+” | “-” | value/increment/decrement “r” | “R” | Reset Range : “9””C”-“F””F” “?” Query Default : “E””C” Graphic horizontal 0xb7 Horizontal resolution (in pixels) “nnn”...
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Chassis Plans CPC1-C17, -C19 Technical Reference Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming Select) ”?” Blue Mono/ “4” – Blue Mono Red Mono/ “5” – Red Mono GreenMono/ “6” – Green Mono PIP Swap 0xe3 Swap Main and PIP source "0"...
Chassis Plans CPC1-C17, -C19 Technical Reference Appendix A – Display Serial Control Programming ZZ= Customer Number Query PCBA 0xcb, “1” Read PCBA number “nnnnn” = PCBA number number SVH-1920= “41696” Reset parameter 0xce Reset all parameters to “1” – successful.
It will affect the calibration result if you are setting the ARGB input to other resolution. This image can be used on the CPC1-17 and -19 to correctly set the Auto Color Gain. Warning - If the Auto Color Gain is executed without an appropriate image being displayed, then the process will set incorrect values and the display colors will be distorted.
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Chassis Plans CPC1-17, -19 Technical Reference Appendix C – DVI-D Versus DVI-I Connectors Appendix C – DVI-D Versus DVI-I Connectors The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface standard designed to provide very high visual quality on digital display devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was developed by an industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG).
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