Page 3 - regional Raritan contact information.
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Page 4 - Safety Guidelines; Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration.; Rack Mount Safety Guidelines; Specifications; Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment.
Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: • Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration. • Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. • Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer a...
Page 5 - Contents
C ONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................ 1 Product Photos...................................................
Page 6 - Figures
ii F IGURES Figures Figure 1 CS-PENT 2 Unit ............................................................................................................................. 1 Figure 2 CS-PENT 4 Unit ...........................................................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Product Overview
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Product Overview Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan’s CompuSwitch-PENT, which enables efficient control of multiple computers, any combination of PC/ATs, and PS/2s, from only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The 8-channel model connects a...
Page 8 - Product Features; VGA, SVGA, and XGA high resolution video support; Package Contents
2 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE Product Features • Dedicated keyboard and mouse emulators to ensure automatic booting and proper operation of each computer • VGA, SVGA, and XGA high resolution video support • Simple operation either from the CompuSwitch-PENT front panel • SCAN function to automatically cycle...
Page 9 - Chapter 2: Installation; Initial Configuration; Plug the monitor, keyboard, and PS/2 mouse into the ports marked; VGA MONITOR; or; AT KEYBOARD
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 3 Chapter 2: Installation Initial Configuration Begin by connecting one computer, and once proper operation is confirmed, proceed to connecting any additional computers. Important: Make certain all computers are powered OFF before starting installation. 1. Plug the monitor,...
Page 10 - SKIP; Installation Notes
4 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE 4. Power ON the connected computer. On the CS-PENT front panel, the light above the [ SKIP ] button will be ON, and the light above the connected channel button number will also be ON, indicating that CS-PENT is powered ON. Note: CS-PENT is automatically powered ON as soon as ...
Page 11 - Chapter 3: Operation; Overview; SCAN
C HAPTER 3: O PERATION 5 Chapter 3: Operation Overview You can operate CS-PENT using the buttons on its front panel. The lights on the front panel of the unit indicate the status of operation. Note: Numbered channel buttons have two functions.When the Scan light is OFF, the buttons are used to selec...
Page 12 - Front Panel Operation; Select a Channel
6 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE Front Panel Operation Select a Channel To select a specific computer for viewing and operation: 1. Be sure the light above the [ SCAN ] button is OFF (toggle on/off). 2. Press the button (1, 2, …8) corresponding to the desired channel. The light above the button will be ON, an...
Page 13 - Appendix A: Specifications; Desktop Models; Powered by connected computer through the keyboard port:
A PPENDIX A: S PECIFICATIONS 7 Appendix A: Specifications Desktop Models CS-PENT 2 2-Channel Model 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs. (1.62kg) CS-PENT 4 4-Channel Model 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 3.6 lbs. (1.62kg) CS-PENT 8 8-Cha...
Page 14 - Cables; DC Adapter; Important Information for CompuSwitch Installation
8 CS-PENT U SER G UIDE Cables For each PS/2 Computer (VGA Video, PS/2 K/B, PS/2 Mouse) P ART N O . L ENGTH C ONNECTORS CCP20 2M/6.5ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP40 4M/13ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP60 6M/20ft DB25(M) to HD15(M), 2 x mini-DIN6(M) CCP90 9M/30ft DB25(M) to HD...
Page 15 - Appendix B: Troubleshooting
A PPENDIX B: T ROUBLESHOOTING 9 Appendix B: Troubleshooting S YMPTOM P ROBABLE C AUSE S OLUTION Bad connection. Check cable connection. Computer not powered ON Power ON the computer. No front panel lights Notebook computer or Guardian device Use an external 6V 6V/1.4 amp. power adapter to power Comp...
Page 17 - Appendix C: Cable Support Bracket Kits
A PPENDIX C: C ABLE S UPPORT B RACKET K ITS 11 Appendix C: Cable Support Bracket Kits RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PENT 4 CS-PENT 2 or CS-PENT 4 Side Frame (RCS24) 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 12. RCS24 to CS-PENT 2/CS-PE...