Tripp Lite Cat5 Smart KVM Extender User manual

CAT5 Smart KVM Extender – Quick Start Guide

1. Introduction

To take advantage of the full range of features, we recommend you read the softcopy User

Guide after performing the Quick Start procedure. It’s in PDF format on the supplied CD or

on our website www.minicom.com in the Support section.

The CAT5 Smart KVM Extender (KVM Extender) system from Minicom is an advanced

KVM switch that performs the following functions:

Extends KVM control over a computer* up to a distance of 110m / 360ft

Gives 2 users at 2 workstations control of 1 computer*

A 2-port KVM switch for 1 or 2 users

* Throughout this guide ‘computer’ also means a KVM switch

2. System components

The KVM Extender system consists of:

Transmitter

Receiver

3 in 1 CPU cable

1 Power adapter for the Receiver

A Shielded CAT5 FTP (Foil Twisted Pair) Solid Wire 2x4x24 AWG cable with RJ-45M

connectors connects the KVM Extender system.

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3. The KVM Extender units

The figures below illustrate the Transmitter and Receiver units.

Figure 1 Transmitter side panels

Figure 2 Receiver front panel

Figure 3 Receiver rear panel

Figure 4 Receiver side panel

SYSTEM

CPU

Built-in KVM

cables

System cable

6VDC

Green

Control LED

MouseMonitor

Keyboard

Side A Side B

Yellow

Power LED

Power

connector

SELECT

POWER

CONTROL

Select

button LEDs

COMPUTER USER

Keyboard

Mouse

Monitor

Computer

Mouse port

Computer Keyboard

port Computer

Monitor port

6VDC

SYSTEMPICTURE

Picture

adjuster

System

cable

Power

connector

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4. Pre-installation instructions

Disconnect all computers from the power supply.

Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to

generate electrical noise.

5. The KVM Extender cables

The Transmitter comes with built-in KVM cables that connect to the computer’s Video card,

Mouse and Keyboard ports.

The 3 in 1 CPU cable

The 3 in 1 CPU cable –illustrated below – is only used when the Receiver connects to a

computer. The cable connects to the Computer section of the Receiver rear panel.

Figure 5 3 in 1 CPU cable

6. Power supply

Connect the Receiver to the power supply with the Power adapter and cord provided.

The Transmitter receives its power from the connected computer and does not generally need

an external power supply. However, when cascading Smart Extenders, some of the

Transmitters need an external power supply. Use a Minicom Power adapter p/n 5PS20025.

The power supply specifications are: Regulated 6VDC 2 Amp, minus on internal pin

7. Using the KVM Extender as an extender

Extend the KVM workstation from the computer up to a distance of 110m/360ft.

1. Connect the Transmitter to a computer.

2. Connect a KVM workstation to the Receiver.

3. Connect a CAT5 FTP cable to the System ports of the Transmitter and Receiver.

4. Connect a Power adapter to the Receiver.

Figure 6 illustrates the connections.

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Figure 6 KVM Extender as an extender

8. Giving 2 users access to 1 computer

To give 2 users access to 1 computer, connect the system as in Figure 7. The connections are

the same as in Figure 6, with the addition of a KVM workstation for user 2.

Access to the computer is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Figure 7 Giving 2 users access to 1 computer

9. The KVM Extender as a 2-port KVM Switch

Figure 8 illustrates the system connected to 2 computers and 2 workstations. User 1 can access

his local computer or the remote computer. User 2 can only access his local computer. The

connections are the same as in Figure 7, with the addition of the 3 in 1 CPU cable that

connects a 2nd computer to the Receiver.

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6VDC

To Video card

DESKPRO To wall

socket

P110

Computer

Keyboard

port

To Mouse port

Transmitter

Receiver

To System port

CAT5 FTP cable

Up to 110m / 360ft

Power

adapter To Power

connector

To User Monitor port To User

Keyboard port

To User

Mouse

port

To System port

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6VDC

DESKPRO 

P110

Computer

Transmitter

Receiver

CAT5 FTP cable

Up to 110m / 360ft

To Monitor port

P110

To Keyboard

port

To Mouse

port

User 1

User 2

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Figure 8 2-port KVM Switch

The option in Figure 8 can also work with only 1 user workstation connected at the Receiver.

There is another configuration diagram on the last page of this Guide, and more on the

Marketing & Documentation CD.

10. Operating the KVM Extender

Once the system is connected there are 2 ways to switch between the 2 computers / KVM

workstations.

At the Receiver, press the Select button

At the keyboard, press Shift followed by + or -.

Control LEDs

Control LED On Blinking Off

Receiver Receiver controls

the Transmitter

computer

Transmitter controls

its own computer Working at

Receiver

computer

Transmitter Receiver controls

the Transmitter

computer N/A Working at

Transmitter

computer

Adjusting the picture

When the Transmitter computer is controlled from the Receiver, you can adjust the picture

quality using a small flat screwdriver to turn the Picture adjuster located on the Receiver’s rear

panel. See Figure 4.

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6VDC

DESKPRO 

P110

Computer

Transmitter

Receiver

CAT5 FTP cable

Up to 110m / 360ft

P110

User 1

User 2

3 in 1

CPU

cable

DESKPRO 

To Video card

Keyboard

port

To Mouse port

To Computer

Monitor port

To Computer

Keyboard port

To Computer

Mouse port

Computer

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Timeout

When there are 2 workstations in the system you can gain control at either workstation when

the other workstation is idle for 1 second. This timeout period can be altered in the Settings

mode to between 1-99 seconds, as explained on page 6.

Locking KVM control

When there are 2 users in the system, either user can override the Timeout feature and retain

control by locking the system.

To lock control:

On the keyboard press Shift then, F12.

To relinquish control:

On the keyboard press Shift then, Esc.

In the Settings mode you can disable the lock control function, as explained on page 6.

11. KVM Extender Settings mode

Enter the Settings mode to:

Change the hotkey

Change the Timeout period

Enable/disable lock control

Make advanced adjustments

View settings

Note! Settings changed at the Receiver location are saved in the system. Settings changed at

the Transmitter location are erased once the Transmitter is powered off.

To enter the Settings mode:

Press Shift then, F2. Release Shift before pressing F2. All 3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the

Settings mode.

Changing the hotkey

At the Receiver you can change the hotkey from Shift to Alt or Ctrl. Once changed, all

references in this Guide to Shift now refer to the new hotkey.

To change the hotkey:

To Type the letters

Alt HA

Ctrl HC

Shift HS

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Changing the Timeout period

At the Receiver you can change the Timeout period.

To do so:

Press Tfollowed by a 2-digit number of between 01-99 seconds. The 3 keyboard LEDs blink

and the new setting is now functional.

Enabling/disabling lock control

By default both users can lock control. At the Receiver you can disable / enable lock control.

To disable lock control type DL.

To enable lock control type EL.

Making advanced adjustments

The KVM Extender operates with:

Windows, Linux, Novell or UNIX systems

2 or 3 or 5 button PS/2 mouse, Intellimouse or Wheel mouse

When connected and switched on as set out above, the KVM Extender automatically operates

with the computer and mouse types connected to it.

Replacing a computer

When a computer is replaced with a different computer type while the KVM Extender is in

use, we recommend turning the new computer off before connecting it to the KVM Extender.

When turning the computers off is inconvenient, do the following:

At the Receiver or Transmitter location, enter the Settings mode to adjust the keyboard and

mouse modes making them compatible with the new computer. See the tables below.

Keyboard settings when replacing a computer

For Type the letters

PC (Windows, Linux,

Novell) PC

UNIX console mode UC

UNIX graphics mode UG

Set the keyboard mode to:

PC when operating Intel based computers.

UC when operating UNIX computers in console mode.

UG when operating UNIX computers in graphics mode.

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Mouse driver settings when replacing a computer

For Type the letters

Wheel mouse or Intellimouse IN

2 or 3 button mouse PS

5-button mouse EP

Set the mouse mode to IN when the computer has an operating system that supports Wheel

mouse functionality: (Windows 98 and Linux*).

Set the mouse setting to PS when the computer has an operating system that does not support

Wheel mouse functionality: (Windows 95, NT4, DOS, Linux*, UNIX and Novell).

*Depending on the version.

Set the mouse setting to EP when the computer has an operating system that supports Explorer

mouse functionality: (Windows – ME, 2000, and XP).

Replacing a mouse type

After replacing a mouse with a different mouse type (as opposed to a different mouse of the

same type) while the KVM Extender is in use. From the Receiver location:

1. Press and hold the Select button for more than 5 seconds.

2. Release the Select button after your monitor blinks once.

Viewing the settings

At the Receiver or Transmitter location, view the settings and firmware revision in any text

editor.

To view the settings:

1. Before entering to the Settings mode switch the keyboard layout to English.

2. Open any text editor, e.g. Notepad.

3. Press Shift, then F2 to enter the Settings mode.

4. Press F. The settings appear in the text editor.

Exiting the Settings mode

To save changes and exit the Settings mode:

Press Esc.

For more detailed setup and operating instructions please see the softcopy User Guide on the

supplied CD or on our website

http://www.minicom.com/supportuserguides.htm

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