Page 2 - Contents; Introduction
Contents Introduction AdderView CATx 1000 features - front and rear ....................... 4What’s in the box......................................................................... 5What you may additionally need ................
Page 5 - AdderView CATx 1000 features - front and rear
AdderView CATx 1000 features - front and rear The AdderView CATx 1000 units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space. Both models occupy half of a single 1U rack space and provide most of their connectors at the re...
Page 6 - What’s in the box; What you may additionally need
What’s in the box 0W power adapter and country- specific power lead CD-ROM Slave power switches for connection to AdderView CATx 000 or master power switch Part number: EPS-S8 (not available in North America) Master power switch ...
Page 7 - Installation; Mounting; Single unit rack brackets
Installation Mounting The AdderView CATx 1000 units offer three main mounting methods: • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet• Optional single unit rack brackets• Optional double unit rack brackets Connections INDOOR USE ONL Y...
Page 9 - Local user; To connect the local user port
Local user A locally connected video monitor, keyboard (and mouse) are required during the initial configuration. These are also useful during normal use to allow quick local control of any connected computer systems. The AdderVi...
Page 10 - To connect a remote user; Cable lengths for remote user locations
Remote user (via X100/X200 extender) One user can be placed a maximum of 300 metres (980 feet) from the AdderView CATx 1000 unit. The remote user is connected via an Adder X100 or X200 extender module and suitable category 5, 5e ...
Page 11 - To connect a computer system
0 Computer system (via CAM) Each computer system is connected to the AdderView CATx 1000 unit via a Computer Access Module (CAM) and standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. CAMs are available in various formats to suit differing co...
Page 12 - Power in connection; To connect the power supply
5V 2.0A 12 1 16 1 OPTIO NS COM PUT Power in connection The AdderView CATx 1000 unit is supplied with a standard 10W power adapter. There is no on/off switch on the unit, so operation begins as soon as a power adapter is connected...
Page 13 - Power control port; To connect and address the switch boxes; Box
8 IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 LOC REM OSD UPG LCK PWR www.adder.com KVM only Power control port The options port of the AdderView CATx 1000 can be used to connect to one o...
Page 14 - Cascading multiple units; See also
Cascading multiple units The AdderView CATx 1000 units support up to eight or sixteen directly connected computer systems, however, this is by no means the limit. Instead of connecting computers to every output port, you can inst...
Page 15 - Tips for successful cascading; To connect units in cascade
3 Connect the other end of the cascade link cable to the remote user RJ45 socket on the front panel of the lower unit. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the cascade links between each AdderView CATx 1000 unit. Once the AdderView CATx 10...
Page 16 - Using cascaded computers
The unique address of this host is: 1203 08 CAM CAM CAM CAM CAM CAM CAM CAM AdderView CATx 1000 AdderView CATx 1000 The unique address of this host is: 1203 Port 12 at cascade level 1 Addressing computers in a cascade Computer sy...
Page 17 - Multiple video head connections
INDOOR USE ONL Y 5V 2.0A 4 12 3 11 2 10 1 9 8 16 7 15 6 14 5 13 OPTIONS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS INDOOR USE ONL Y 5V 2.0A 4 12 3 11 2 10 1 9 8 16 7 15 6 14 5 13 OPTIONS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS X...
Page 18 - Remote switching control
5V 2.0A 12 1 16 1 OPTIO NS COM PUT Remote switching control The port switching functions of the AdderView CATx 1000 units can be remotely controlled by an RS232 link to the OPTIONS port on the rear panel. The sending device must ...
Page 19 - Configuration; Overall initial configuration
Configuration Almost all configuration and operational aspects of the AdderView CATx 1000 units are controlled via on-screen menu displays. Overall initial configuration When setting up a new installation, the following stages ar...
Page 20 - Configuration menus; To access the configuration menu; Hotkeys; Security
ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 Computer Port Computer 1 01 Computer 2 02 Computer 3 03 Computer 4 04 Computer 5 05 Computer 6 06 Computer 7 07 Computer 8 08 User Status ADMIN SHARED USE F1-More menus F3-Find Esc-Quit F4-Logout Configuration...
Page 21 - Configuration menus layout; General security and configuration steps; To enable general security; To set an ADMIN password; To change the hotkeys
0 Configuration menus layout The menu options are arranged as shown here: For a description of each option within the Configuration menus, see Appendix 1 for more details. Configuration Menu Functions (F1) Advanced Options User P...
Page 22 - To create/edit user accounts
Registering users (edit user list) To create/edit user accounts 1 Display the Configuration menu . Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user. 2 Highlight ‘Edit User List’ and press . 5 Press to display the ‘Edit Access Rights...
Page 23 - Registering computers (edit computer list); To create/edit computer entries
Registering computers (edit computer list) To create/edit computer entries 1 Display the Configuration menu . Note: You must be logged-in as the ADMIN user. 2 Highlight ‘Edit Computer List’ and press . ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 Edit ac...
Page 24 - Video compensation; Remote user video compensation; To display a suitable high contrast image; If the image controls cannot provide a crisp image
Video compensation The AdderView CATx 1000 units allow a remote user to be extended by a maximum of 300m (980 feet). Such long cable lengths can affect video signals, especially when higher screen resolutions are used. In order t...
Page 25 - To apply remote user video compensation
To apply remote user video compensation 1 On the remote user keyboard (connected to an Adder X100/X200 extender), simultaneously, press the hotkeys (by default, and ) along with to enter configuration mode. The three keyboard ind...
Page 26 - To use skew adjustment
Convergence test pattern showing the RGB crosses. In this case, the green signal can be seen out of line with the other two colours. To use skew adjustment 1 Display a skew pattern on the appropriate computer. You can either use ...
Page 27 - Autoscanning; To select an autoscan mode; To select an autoscan period; To define an autoscan list; To view autoscan
Autoscanning The AdderView CATx 1000 provides an autoscan mode that switches between the connected computers in sequence. This mode is useful to allow users and administrators to sample activity among the connected machines. Thre...
Page 28 - Saving and restoring configuration settings; Preparations for configuration save/load; To transfer configuration settings
Saving and restoring configuration settings The AdderView CATx 1000 can store up to 256 computer names and 5 sets of user access rights in addition to the ADMIN user account. Particularly in cascaded configurations, manually re-e...
Page 30 - What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten; To clear a password (and restore factory default settings)
What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten If the ADMIN password becomes mislaid or forgotten, you will not be able to access the AdderView CATx 1000 to add or edit users and computer names. This situation may be resolve...
Page 31 - Power switching configuration; To configure the power sequences for each host computer; Power control sequences; To control two or more ports simultaneously
0 Power switching configuration Power switch configuration comprises two main steps: • Configure the POWER CONTROL serial port to the same speed as used by the power switch box(es) via the configuration menu . • Configure power O...
Page 32 - Performing upgrades; Upgrading AdderView CATx 1000 units and CAMs; Items required to use the upgrade utility; To use the KVM Firmware Uploader utility
Performing upgrades The AdderView CATx 1000 units are fully upgradeable via flash upgrades, as are the individual Computer Access Modules that are used to link all host computers. Such upgrades require a Windows-based computer sy...
Page 33 - Issues to consider when performing flash upgrades
9 - Commence the upgrade To begin the upgrade process, click the Upload Now button. The progress will be shown within the dialog. Should you decide not to continue with the upload at any stage, click the Abort button; response to...
Page 34 - Selecting a computer; To select a computer using hotkeys; Operation; Local and remote user access; To gain access as a local or remote user:
ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 User Name: Password: Esc-Scr Save ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 Computer Port Computer 1 01 Computer 2 02 Computer 3 03 Computer 4 04 Computer 5 05 Computer 6 06 Computer 7 07 Computer 8 08 User Status ADMIN SHARED USE ...
Page 36 - To select a computer using mouse buttons; To select a computer using mouse buttons – Advanced method; User arbitration - simultaneous local and remote users
To select a computer using mouse buttons Note: This procedure works only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been enabled by your administrator. 1 Hold down the middle button (or...
Page 37 - Logging in and out; To log in to the AdderView CATx 000
Selecting cascaded computers The AdderView CATx 1000 is not limited to sharing just eight or sixteen computers. By joining numerous AdderView CATx 1000 products together in a tree-like or cascade arrangement, it is possible for e...
Page 38 - The reminder banner; To move the reminder banner; To change banner colours or disable the banner; The confirmation box; To enable/disable the confirmation box
The reminder banner As many computer screen layouts can appear very similar, the AdderView CATx 1000 provides a reminder banner option that indicates which computer port you are currently viewing. The banner is usually displayed ...
Page 39 - User preferences and functions; To switch a computer on or off
User preferences and functions In addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can also: • Change the colour of the on screen menu, • Select the screen saver style, • Restore mouse operation, or • Perform...
Page 40 - Further information; Getting assistance
Further information This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following: • Getting assistance - see right• Appendices • Appendix 1 - Configuration menus • Appendix 2 - Cable specifications • Safety information...
Page 41 - Appendix 1 – Configuration menus; To access the configuration menus
0 Appendix 1 – Configuration menus The AdderView CATx 1000 configuration menus allow a range of settings to be made both to the installation as a whole and to parts of the system accessed by each user. To access the configuration...
Page 44 - Global Preferences; Autoscan Mode; Autoscan Period; To get here; Mouse Switching
Global Preferences Global preferences are available only to the Admin user and allow settings to be made that affect all users attached to the AdderView CATx 1000. Autoscan Mode Settings: SCAN LIST, ACTIVE PCs, ALL PCs The AdderV...
Page 47 - Advanced Options; DDC Options
Advanced Options Advanced options are available only to the Admin user and consist of settings that are related to specialist areas such as power control and DDC. ADDERVIEW CATx 1000 Advanced Options DDC Options Power Control USB...
Page 48 - USB Country Code
USB Country Code Some computers query the keyboard to find out its country code and key layout. These computers use this information to configure the way that they interpret the data coming from the keyboard and so it is importan...
Page 49 - Appendix 2 – Cable and connector specifications; AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable
Appendix 2 – Cable and connector specifications AdderView CATx 1000 to power switch cable Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable pin D-type female pin RJ pin RJ pin RJ RS232 serial flash upgrade cable pin D-type female pi...
Page 50 - Safety information; Warranty
Safety information • For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.• Both the AdderView CATx 1000 and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them locat...
Page 51 - Radio Frequency Energy; Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement
0 Radio Frequency Energy A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity ...
Page 53 - Index
HT Index A Access local and remote users 33 Addressing cascaded computers 15power switch boxes 12 ADMIN forgotten password 29password 20 Advanced options 46Assistance from Adder 39 Autoscanning 26 B Baud rate 46Brackets 5 fitting...
