Advantech RMD-1150 User manual

RMD-1150 series

1U Rackmount display

Industrial PC chassis

User’s manual

RMD-1150 Series User's Manual 2

This document is copyrighted, 2000, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All

rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make

improvements to the products described in this manual at any time

without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or

transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written

permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this

manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,

Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for

any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result

from its use.

Acknowledgements

• AWARD is a trademark of AWARD Software, Inc.

• IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation.

• Intel®and Pentium®III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• SMC is a trademark of Standard Microsystems Corporation.

• WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.

• Adaptec is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc.

All other product names or trademarks are the properties of their

respective owners.

Part No. 2002000120 1st Edition

Printed in Taiwan Mar.2001

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A Message to the Customer

Advantech customer services

Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting

specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and

demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether

your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or

the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will

provide the reliability and ease of operation for which the name

Advantech has come to be known.

Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to

Advantech’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit

of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.

Technical support

We want you to get the maximum performance from your products.

So if you run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the

most frequently asked questions, you can easily find answers in

your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot

more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.

So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the

answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your

problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our

dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you

need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most

problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over

the phone.

In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech

engineers every business day. We are always ready to give advice

on application requirements or specific information on the

installation and operation of any of our products.

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1.1 Safety Instructions, disclaimer,

and warranty

Note: Read these instructions. Save these instructions for

lateruse.

1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosols cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning.

3. Do not use this product near water.

4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must

not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be

placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in

installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

6.This product should be operated from the type of power

indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure of the

power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

7.This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a

plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a

grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician

to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not destroy the grounding-

type plug.

8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate

this product where persons will walk on the cord.

9. If an extension cord is used with this product, ensure that the

total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the

extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere

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rating. Also ensure that the total of all products plugged into

the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through

cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11 .Do not attempt to service this product by yourself, as opening

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

points or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified sevice personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b.If liquid has been spilled into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment

of other controls may result in damage and will often

requir extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

14. If rack-mount equipment is used with this product, make sure

to address the following :

(1) Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature--- If installed in a

closed or multi-unit rack assembly ,the operating ambient

temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room

ambient.Therefore,consideration should be given to installing the

equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s

maximum rated ambient temperature

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(2) Reduced Air Flow--- Installation of the equipment in a rack

should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe

operation of the equipment is not compromised.

(3) Mechanical Loading--- Mounting of the equipment in the rack

should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to

uneven mechanical loading.

(4) Circuit overloading--- Consideration should be given to the

connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect

that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection

and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment

nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

(5)Reliable Grounding--- Reliable grounding of rack-mounted

equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be

given to supply connections other than direct connections to the

branch circuit.

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1.2 Introduction

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Two-Console 15.0" TFT LCD display Switch

The advanced multi-access RMD switch and RMD-1150F-8

enables you to control multiple computers from one or two

locations respectively. There is no interface card or software to

configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between

the RMD switch and your computers. Operation is as simple as

entering a hot-key command and navigating through the user-

friendly on-screen menu. RMD-1150F-8 switches 8 IBM-

compatible computers and up to 64 IBM-compatible computers

that are cascaded. The RMD switch is independent of the

computer operating system.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

The RMD switch with built-in OSD control, you can name your

computers, switch to a computer from a list, configure settings

with easy-to-use menus, view the name of the selected computer

on-screen with a programmable time interval. The OSD displays

the system status throughout this operation.

Automatic Mouse Conversion

The RMD switch allows you to connect computers with PS/2 or

serial mouse ports (using adapters) and control the computers

from internal mouse pad or one PS/2 mouse. The RMD switch

automatically identifies the mouse and switches to proper mouse

protocol.

High Video Quality

RMD-1150F-8 offers two consoles to display and control the

computer that you connected. External console support provides

VGA resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz without any

degradation and built-in console support 15.0" LCD display at

1024 x 768 @ 75Hz. Advanced VGA circuit design guarantees

smooth, flicker-free switching from one computer to the other at

distances up to 100 ft (30 m)* at both Console and PC sides.

* Tested with high-quality UL2919-rated, low-loss and shielded

cables

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1.2.1 Features

• Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse

• Cascade configuration expands system capability

• Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially

• Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro)

• Hot-key functions allow easy computer access

• Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when

switching computers

• Operating system independent, transparent to all applications

• Plug and play system configuration

• Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time

• High VGA resolution 1600 x 1200 for external console

• DDC2B compatible

• Standard 19" rack mount design

1.2.2 Extra Features for On screen display for

KVM switch

• Assign computers with unique and meaningful names

• Identify and select computers by the names

• Programmable scan filters unused computers

• Store system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory

• Password security locks computer from unauthorized access

• Gain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface

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1.2.3 More features for multi-access

• Manage multiple computers from two locations (RMD-1150F-8

only)

• Different console access, one by internal touch-pad, or external,

may have different types of mouse i.e. generic PS/2 mouse and

scroll mouse.

• Selectable User Timeout

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