Page 3 - Packing List
Packing List The complete Master View CS-228 package consists of: M 1 CS-228 KVM Switch M 1 Power Adapter M 2 Rack Mounting Brackets (Screws Included) M 1 User Manual Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter aproblem, contact your dealer. Please read this manual...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Overview
Overview The CS-228 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows two independent keyboard, mouse,and monitor Consoles to access eight computers, either independently or on a multiusershared basis, in a convenient, cost effective manner. A Master View CS-228 unit cancontrol up to 8 PCs. Since it can be c...
Page 6 - Features
Features w 2 Consoles Control 8 Computers w One or Two Users Can Operate Up To 64 Computers (via Daisy Chain to CS-138A,CS-9138, CS-128A, or CS-124A) At The Same Time w Each Console Has Its Own Access Control w Two Level Password Security (One Administrator; Four User Passwords) w Administrator Can ...
Page 7 - Hardware Requirements; Consoles; Computers; Cables
Hardware Requirements Consoles w A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will beusing on any computer in the installation. If a monitor switches to a computer using a resolution that is higher than the resolution that the monitor can support, serious damage to th...
Page 8 - Introduction; Front View
Introduction Front View 1. Port LEDs On Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing, it indicates that the Port isbeing used for Cascading to another Master View switch. Selected: Lights GREEN to indicate the currentl...
Page 9 - Rear View
Rear View 1. Power Switch 2. Power Jack The power adapater cable plugs in here. 3. Console 2 Microphone and Speaker Jacks The microphone and speakers belonging to Console 2 plug in here. 4. Console 2 Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Connectors 5. Console 1 Microphone and Speaker Jacks The microphone and...
Page 10 - Installation and Startup; Before you Begin
Installation and Startup Before you Begin 1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers thathave the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise, the switch will receivepower from the computer. 2. To prevent dama...
Page 11 - Two Stage Installation
5. Turn on the power to the CS-228. Note: When you turn the unit On, it undergoes a Power On Self Test. If there is a problem, the On Line Port LEDs flash repeatedly according to a pattern thatindicates what the problem is: Pattern Indication On Line LEDs 1 - 8 Flash Simultaneously Internal RAM Memo...
Page 13 - Operation; Hot Plugging; Powering Off and Restarting; Port Selection
Operation Hot Plugging The Master View CS-228 supports hot plugging - components can be removed and addedback into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the needto shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, theseprocedures must be follow...
Page 14 - OSD Operation; OSD Overview
OSD Operation OSD Overview On Screen Display (OSD), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computerswitching procedure. All operations start from the OSD Main Menu. To activate the MainMenu, tap either Ctrl key twice. Note: 1. The keys must be on the same side (both left, or both right). 2. ...
Page 16 - OSD Main Menu Headings; OSD Functions
OSD Main Menu Headings Heading Explanation PN This column lists the Port Numbers for all the CPU Ports. The simplest method toaccess a particular computer (assuming you know which port it is attached to), is toDouble Click it with the Mouse; or to use the Navigation Keys to move the HighlightBar to ...
Page 22 - Factory Default Settings
w F7 QV You can broaden or narrow the number of ports that get automatically scanned byselecting only the ones you want with the QV (Quick View Scan) function. [F7] is atoggle that selects or deselects the currently highlighted port for the Quick ViewScanning function (see F4, above). To select/dese...
Page 23 - Appendix; Master View - Computer Connection Tables
Appendix Master View - Computer Connection Tables Master Views Type Computers 1 CS-228 1 - 8 2 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 8 - 15 3 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 15 - 22 4 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 22 - 29 5 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 29 - 36 6 CS-128A / CS-138A / CS-9138 36 - 43 7 CS-128A / CS-138...
Page 24 - Specifications
Specifications Function Specification ComputerConnections Direct 8 Max 64 (via Daisy Chain) Port Selection OSD (On Screen Display) LEDs Power 1 (Blue) On Line Port 8 (Orange) Selected Port 8 (Green) Console Connectors Keyboard 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female Mouse 2 x 6 pin mini-DIN female Video 2 x HDB-1...
Page 25 - Stacking and Mounting
Stacking and Mounting w Stacking: 1. The unit comes with the stacking brackets already attached. Note that there is a top and bottom half to each bracket. The top half has a convex surface; the bottom halfhas a concave surface. 2. Line up the four bottom brackets of the top unit with the four top br...
