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Quick Installation and Operation Guide
QUICK INSTALLATION
Power off all your computers and connect them to the LIGHT GREEN ports on
the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. LINDY 3-in-1 keyboard/video/mouse
combination cables are recommended for convenience. Suitable individual
standard keyboard, video and mouse cables are also widely available.
Connect your keyboard, monitor and mouse to the DARK GREEN port on the
rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart.
OPERATION GUIDE SUMMARY
The LINDY CPU Switch Smart's default configuration is suitable for most
systems.
A computer may be selected using the front panel key, a three button mouse or a
keyboard hotkey combination. To select a computer using the mouse press and
release the left or right hand buttons whilst holding down the central mouse
button. To select a computer using the keyboard hotkeys hold down the CTRL
and ALT keys, press and release the required port key (e.g. 1) and then release
the CTRL and ALT keys.
Safety information
For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.
Do not attempt to service the LINDY CPU Switch Smart yourself.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart, its
optional power adapter and its accessories.
Warning - live parts contained within optional power adapter.
No user serviceable parts within optional power adapter - do not dismantle.
Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only.
If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY CPU Switch Smart, make sure the
total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating.
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- Seite 1 Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only. If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY CPU Switch Smart, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
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Seite 2: Kurzhandbuch, Einführung
20m realisiert werden. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART unterstützt Standard-Tastaturen und PS/2 Mäuse mit und ohne Rädchen wie z. B. die LINDY Dual Wheel Mause, LINDY Dual Wheel Maus Wireless, Microsoft IntelliMouse u.a. . Über einen separat erhältlichen RS-232 Mausadapter (LINDY Artikelnummer 70058) unterstützt er auch serielle Mausanschlüsse am PC (Sub-D 25Pol Anschluss). - Seite 3 SPEZIELLE EIGENSCHAFTEN Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART ist Flash-uprgradable. Die Firmware ist damit an zukünftige neue Hardware prinzipiell anpassbar. Der LINDY CPU Switch kann kaskadiert werden. Der LINDY CPU Switch SMART hat ein robustes Metallgehäuse für hohe Stabilität und optimale EMV Abschirmung.
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Seite 4: Información Sobre Seguridad
Cambie el adaptador de potencia opcional solamente con un tipo aprobado por el fabricante. Si utiliza una cable de extensión con el LINDY CPU Switch Smart, compruebe que el amperaje nominal total de los equipos enchufados en el cable de extensión no superen el amperaje nominal del cable de extensión. -
Seite 5: Consignes De Sécurité
Raccordez votre clavier, moniteur et souris au port VERT FONCE à l'arrière du LINDY CPU Switch Smart. MODE D’EMPLOI SOMMAIRE La configuration par défaut du LINDY CPU Switch Smart convient à la plupart des systèmes. Pour sélectionner un ordinateur, utilisez la touche du panneau avant, une souris à... - Seite 6 Sostituire l’adattatore opzionale di potenza solo con uno di tipo approvato dal produttore. Se si usa una prolunga con il LINDY CPU Switch Smart, controllare che la potenza nominale totale in ampère dei dispositivi collegati alla prolunga non superi la potenza nominale in ampère della prolunga stessa.
- Seite 7 LINDY CPU Switch Smart ITALIAN...
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Seite 8: Safety Information
Replace the optional power adapter with a manufacturer approved type only. If you use a power extension cord with the LINDY CPU Switch Smart, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. - Seite 9 LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 2...
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Seite 10: Trademarks
If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage due to misuse or circumstances outside LINDY’s control. Also LINDY will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. - Seite 11 Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada. LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 4...
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Seite 12: Inhaltsverzeichnis
2.9 Other useful installation information ............. 14 2.10 Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouse ........... 15 2.11 Hot plugging the LINDY CPU Switch Smart into running systems and re-enabling disconnected PS/2 CPU mouse connections ....15 2.12 Upgrading the LINDY flash memory ........... 17 3. - Seite 13 ..................25 4. LINDY CPU Switch Smart configuration options ......27 4.1 Screen saver time delay ............... 27 4.2 Autoscan lock on mode and delay time ..........27 4.3 Mouse mode and mouse switching of channels ........28 4.4 Keyboard hotkey combination ............... 29 4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels .....
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Seite 14: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. Your LINDY CPU Switch Smart is a high performance keyboard, monitor and mouse sharing device which supports a wide range of PC hardware and software platforms. 1.1 Key features Control multiple PCs from a single keyboard, monitor and mouse. -
Seite 15: Package Contents
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Explorer and other common wheel mice. Mouse restoration functions to enable ‘hot plugging’ of certain systems. Keyboard, mouse and LINDY CPU Switch Smart resets may be performed without disconnecting devices. Supports IBM ThinkPad ‘Y’ cables. Power and activity indication confirm correct operation. -
Seite 16: Product Information
1.4 Product information Figure 1 - LINDY CPU Switch Smart front view Figure 2 - LINDY CPU Switch Smart rear view (4 port model) Figure 3 - Remote control pad / display (optional accessory - part 32255) LINDY CPU Switch Smart... -
Seite 17: Installation
- Logitech mouse driver (including two button, three button and wheel mouse) Use of PS/2 and RS232 style mice with the LINDY CPU Switch Smart - All of the mouse connections from LINDY CPU Switch Smart to PCs support either a PS/2 or an RS232 mouse. -
Seite 18: Mounting The Lindy Cpu Switch Smart
The LINDY CPU Switch Smart has been designed for use on a desktop or shelf in close proximity to the user’s monitor and peripherals. The optional remote controller may be used if you wish to locate the LINDY CPU Switch Smart on a desk or shelf that is some distance from the monitor and peripherals. -
Seite 19: Interface Powered' Operation Without The Optional Power Adapter
A single keyboard connection is normally sufficient to power the LINDY CPU Switch Smart provided that the cable is no longer than 5 metres. If more than one computer is connected then the power will be intelligently drawn from all computers. -
Seite 20: Summary Of Lindy Cpu Switch Smart Configuration Options
In configure mode, options are entered by typing a letter followed by a number followed by (return). Use ESC to abort the entry of an option. The LINDY CPU Switch Smart will remain in configure mode until you type 'E' (return). - Seite 21 LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 14...
- Seite 22 T7 - 30 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port T8 - 60 seconds autoscan delay time before switching to next port U1 - LINDY CPU Switch Smart channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (default)
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Seite 23: Resetting The Lindy Cpu Switch Smart Without Disconnecting Your Devices
PC will be lost and you will have to re-boot the PC to regain normal operation. Unplugging the mouse from the LINDY CPU Switch Smart will also cause it to stop operating when it is plugged back in. RS232 mice can usually be unplugged and plugged back in provided that a mouse was connected when the operating system initially booted. -
Seite 24: Re-Enabling A Disconnected Ps/2 Mouse
CPU PS/2 mouse connections It is advisable to switch off the systems that are going to be connected to the LINDY CPU Switch Smart before installation. However, if this is not possible then most systems can be hot plugged by using the LINDY CPU Switch Smart’s mouse restoration functions. - Seite 25 Smart: 1) Select the CPU that has lost its mouse movement 2) Press the select key on the front of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart for 5 seconds until ‘C’ is displayed. You are now in configure mode. 3) To restore a PS/2 mouse connection press ) I ÃÃ...
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Seite 26: Upgrading The Lindy Flash Memory
Connect your computer’s serial port to the LINDY CPU Switch Smart’s options port (labelled OPTIONS/FLASH). Step 2 - Select flash upgrade mode using option switch 7 Move option switch 7 on the underside of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart to the ON position. Step 3 - Reset the LINDY CPU Switch Smart Reset the LINDY CPU Switch Smart by moving option switch 8 to the ON position (halt and reset) and then back to the OFF position (normal operation). - Seite 27 Step 4 - Ensure that the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is powered on Ensure that the LINDY CPU Switch Smart is powered on. It is normally possible to upgrade the LINDY CPU Switch Smart when it is powered from a single computer,...
- Seite 28 You may check the new firmware version by entering configure mode and using the firmware version query function. LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 21...
- Seite 29 If the upgrade process is interrupted accidentally then you should immediately repeat the upgrade process without moving switch 7 from the flash upgrade (ON) position. Switch 7 forces the LINDY CPU Switch Smart into flash upgrade mode and prevents the upgraded code from being run.
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Seite 30: Using The Lindy Cpu Switch Smart
3.1 Power on status At power on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart selects computer 1 and displays ’1’. If a password has been set then ‘P’ will be displayed and the LINDY CPU Switch Smart will remain locked until a valid password is entered. -
Seite 31: Status Display
The status display usually shows the currently selected port. If autoscan mode is selected, the segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise direction interspersed with a display of the currently selected channel. If LINDY CPU Switch Smart has been locked, ‘P’ will be displayed until a valid password has been typed to unlock the unit. -
Seite 32: Keyboard Hotkey Control
LINDY CPU Switch Smart. HOTKEYs + TAB is an exception and this allows you to 'tab through' the ports by holding down the hotkeys and repeatedly pressing TAB. -
Seite 33: Mouse Control
If the LINDY CPU Switch Smart has been set to scan active ports then the next or previous active channel will be selected. If it has been set to scan all ports then the next or previous numerical channel in sequence will be selected (see section 4.5 for... -
Seite 34: Rs232 Control
‘3’ of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart which is connected into port ‘2’ of the first LINDY CPU Switch Smart unit A. For example to connect to port 3 on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart cascaded off port 2 of your first LINDY CPU Switch Smart use:... -
Seite 35: Synchronising Lindy Cpu Switch Smarts For Multiple Video Head
3.8 Synchronising LINDY CPU Switch Smarts for multiple video head applications Multiple LINDY CPU Switch Smarts may be connected together so that they operate in a synchronised manner. Synchronised operation is useful for applications that require multiple video signals to be switched together. This type of operation is usually required where each computer is fitted with multiple video cards or video cards with multiple video heads. -
Seite 36: Applications
The slave units will require the optional power adapters because they cannot draw their power from the video link alone. Synchronised LINDY CPU Switch Smarts used for a dual head video switching application LINDY CPU Switch Smart... -
Seite 37: Lindy Cpu Switch Smart Configuration Options
4.2 Autoscan ‘lock on’ mode and delay time LINDY CPU Switch Smart can be set to select each channel in turn for a period of time set by the autoscan delay time. Autoscan mode is entered by typing the hotkey keys together with ‘A’. -
Seite 38: Mouse Mode And Mouse Switching Of Channels
U2, U3 or U5. If the third button is being used to switch the LINDY CPU Switch Smart then it is not available for use with PC software although the function of an IntelliMouse wheel is not affected. -
Seite 39: Keyboard Hotkey Combination
If you are using RS232 CPU connections then you will need to select mouse options U4 or U5 to enable the IntelliMouse features. U1 - LINDY CPU Switch Smart channels are switchable using a 3 button mouse or IntelliMouse (default) -
Seite 40: Cycling Between All Channels Or Just The Active Channels
4.5 Cycling between all channels or just the active channels The LINDY CPU Switch Smart can be set to cycle between all channels or just the active channels when using ‘Hotkeys + Tab’ or a three button mouse to switch the channel. - Seite 41 LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 34...
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Seite 42: Setting A Security Password
In this mode typing the keyboard hotkeys together with 'L' will blank the screen, disconnect the keyboard and mouse from all of the computers and display ‘P’ on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart display. Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard. -
Seite 43: Cascade Query Code
LINDY CPU Switch Smart and LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSD units are set to use the same query code. If any of the cascaded LINDY CPU Switch Junior OSDs have firmware versions less than 1.09 then the cascade query code for all the LINDY CPU Switch Smarts and LINDY... - Seite 44 LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 37...
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Seite 45: Exit Configure Mode
When you have finished configuring any special options, simply type ‘E’ followed by (return) to exit configure mode and return to normal operation mode. The attached computers can now be switched on. LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 38... -
Seite 46: A - Cable And Connector Specifications
A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to LINDY CPU Switch Smart All of the shared devices plug directly into the relevant ports at the rear of the LINDY CPU Switch Smart. If you use an AT style keyboard you will need an AT (5 pin DIN female) to PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN male) converter. - Seite 47 30 metres. RS232 serial mice - these require a special converter to connect the RS232 lines present on the LINDY CPU Switch Smart mouse ports to the RS232 port on a PC. Cables should be no longer than 30 metres.
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Seite 48: Recommended Cables
PC99 specification colours for your convenience. These match the colours used on the back of your LINDY CPU Switch Smart and most modern PCs. These cables are available in various different lengths to suit your requirements. They may be purchased with or without the adapters for AT keyboards and RS232 serial mice. - Seite 49 LINDY CPU Switch Smart to allow flash upgrades. A.5 RS232 synchronisation cable pin assignments The cable connections shown below are to connect two LINDY CPU Switch Smarts together for synchronised operation (see section 3.8) LINDY CPU Switch Smart...
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Seite 50: B - Problem Solving
Action: If you have disconnected and re-connected a CPU mouse cable or you have powered down the LINDY CPU Switch Smart then the mouse data format may be out of synchronisation with that required by the PC (PS/2 or Intellimouse). Try the ‘restore Intellimouse’... - Seite 51 Action: Change the mouse driver to a Microsoft mouse driver or take the action recommended in section 4.9 of this manual. LINDY CPU Switch Smart Installation and Use Page 44...