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KL1116 User Manual ii FCC, CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found t o comply with the limits for a Class A dig ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
KL1116 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice All information, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer.
KL1116 User Manual iv Package Content s Basic Package The KL1 116 package consists of: 1 KL1116 Hideaway TM LCD KVM Switch wi th Standard Rack Mounting Kit 2 Custom KVM Cable Sets 1 Firmware Upgrade C.
KL1116 User Manual v Content s FCC, CE Inform ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information .
KL1116 User Manual vi Hot Plugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Switching Station Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hot Plugging Ports . .
KL1116 User Manual vii Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Consignes de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Général . . . . . .
KL1116 User Manual viii About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your KL1116 system. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration and operatio n. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The KL1116 KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single KVM (keyboard, monitor, and m ouse), console. Before the develo pment of the Maste r View, the only way to control multiple computer configurations from a singl e console was through a complex and costly network system.
KL1116 User Manual 2 Access to any computer co nnected to the installation is easily accomplished either by means of a powerful, mouse driven, OSD (On Screen Display) menu system, or by entering Hotkey combinations from the keyboard.
Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Features Integrated KVM console wi th 15" or 17" LCD monitor - in a Hideaway ™ housing. Hideaway ™ housing is slightly less than 1U - with top and bottom clearance for smooth operation in a 1U high system rack.
KL1116 User Manual 4 Hardware Requirement s Computers The integrated LCD monitor's maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 (15") or 1280 x 1024 (17"). Make sure that none of the computer resolution set tings exceed the LCD monitor's maximum resolution.
Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Front V iew (Continues on next page.) No. Component Descript ion 1 Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide the module in. See item 7 in this table and Opening the Console , page 15 for more details on sliding the console in and out.
KL1116 User Manual 6 (Continued from previous page.) No. Component Descript ion 4P o r t Switches and Port LEDs Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. See Manual Port Switching , page 24 for details. T wo Port LEDs are built into the Port Switches.
Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Rear View No. Component Descript ion 1 Daisy Chain Port When daisy chaining units, the cable plugs in here. 2 KVM Ports The cables that link to the computers plug in here.
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9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup S t andard Rack Mounting A standard rack mounting kit is pro vided with your KL1116. The kit enables the switch to be mounted in rack with a depth of 42–77 cm. Note: 1. It takes two people to mount the switch: one to hold it in place; the other to screw it in.
KL1116 User Manual 10 Optional mounting kits – in cluding single person Easy Install ation kits – are available with a separate purchase. See Optional Rack Mounting , page 64 for details.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 Single St ag e Inst all ation In a Single Stage installa tion, there are no additional switches daisy chained down from the first unit.
KL1116 User Manual 12 Single St age Installation Diag ram 1 2 3 4 2.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Daisy Chain Installation To control even more computers, up to 31 KH0116 units can be daisy chained down from the KL1116. Note: It would be unnecessarily wasteful and expensive to use KL1 1 16 switches for daisy chaining since there is no point in having consoles on the chained switches.
KL1116 User Manual 14 (Continued from previous page.) b) Power up each daisy chained station on the installation in turn (Second Station, then Third S tation, etc.
15 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Opening the Console The KL1116's console consists of two modules: An LCD display module located under the top cover, and a keybo ard / touchpad module below the LCD module. The modules can either slide together, or indepen dently.
KL1116 User Manual 16 2. Pull the top panel all the way out until it clicks into place. 3. Rotate t he top panel all the wa y back to expose the LCD screen.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 17 4. Reach underneath and pul l the keyboard module all the way out until it clicks into place. Opening T ogether Refer to the d iagrams in the Opening Separately section as you do the following: 1.
KL1116 User Manual 18 Operating Precautions RIGHT Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. WRONG! DO NOT lean your body weight on the keyboard module. DO NOT place heavy objects on the keyboard module. The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 30kg.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 19 Closing the Console Closing Sep arately 1. Pull the release cat ches located on either side of the keyboard toward you to release the keyboard module, then slide the modul e slightly in. 2. Let go of the catches. Using the front handle, push the keyboard mo dule all the way in until it clicks into place.
KL1116 User Manual 20 3. Rotate t he LCD module all the way down, then pull and let go of th e rear catches to release the LCD module 4. Using the front handle, push the module all the way in until it click s into place.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 21 Closing T ogether 1. Rotate the LC D module all the way down, then pull and let go of the rear catches to release the LCD module. (See the diagram on page 20, step 3.) 2. Using the front handle, push th e LCD module all the way in until it clicks into place.
KL1116 User Manual 22 LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttons are used to perform the co nfigura tion, as described in the ta.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 23 LCD Adjustment Settings An explanation of the LCD OSD adjustment settings is given in the table below: Setting Explanation Brightness Adjusts the background bl ack level of the screen image. Contrast Adjusts the foreground white level of the screen image.
KL1116 User Manual 24 Port Selection The KL1116 provides three p ort selec tion methods to access the computers on the installati on: Manual, OS D (On Scr een Display) menus, and Hotkey. OSD Operation is discussed in Chapter 4; Hot key Port Selection is discussed in Chapt er 5.
Chapter 3. Basic Operation 25 Hot Plugging The KL1116 sup ports hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installati on by unplugging their cables from th e ports without the need to shut the unit down.
KL1116 User Manual 26 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on a Master View inst allati on is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is made up of two parts: a Station Number , and a Port Number : The S tation Number is a two digit num ber which reflects the switch's position in the daisy chain sequence.
27 Chapter 4 OSD Operation OSD Overview The On Screen Display (OSD) is a menu driven method to handle computer control and switchi ng operations. All pr ocedures start from the OSD Main Screen. To pop up the Main Screen, tap the OS D key (see Dedicate d Invocation Keys , page 68), or tap the [Scroll Lock] key twice.
KL1116 User Manual 28 When you invoke the OSD, a screen similar to the one below appears: Note: 1. The diagram depicts the Administra tor's Main Screen. The User Main Screen does not show the F4 and F6 functions, since they are reserved for the Administrator and can't be accessed by ordinary Users.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 29 OSD Navigation T o dismiss the menu, and d eactivate the OSD, Click the X at the upper right corner of the OSD W indow; or press [Esc] . T o Logout, Click F8 or the Z Z Z symbol at the top of the Main Screen, or press [F8] .
KL1116 User Manual 30 OSD Functions OSD functions are used to configure an d control the OSD. For example, you can: rapidly switch to any port; scan selected ports only; limit the list you wish to view; designate a port as a Quick Vi ew Port; create or edit a port name; or make OSD setting adjustments.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 31 F2 LIST This function le ts you broaden or narr ow the scope of which ports the OSD displays (lists) on the Main Screen. Many of the OSD functions only op erate on the computers that are listed on the Main Screen.
KL1116 User Manual 32 F3 SET This function allows the Administrator and each User to set up their own, individual, working environm ent. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to th e Username provide d during Log In.
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 33 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function PORT ID DISPLA Y MODE Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone ( PORT NUMBER ); the Port Name alone ( PORT NAME ); or the Port Number plus the Port Name ( PORT NUMB E R + PORT NAME ).
KL1116 User Manual 34 F4 ADM F4 is an Administrator only fun ction. It allows the Administrato r to configure and control the overall oper ation of the OSD. To change a setting Double Click it; or use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to m ove the highlight bar to it then press [Enter] .
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 35 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function EDIT PORT NAMES T o help remember which computer is attached to a particular port, every port can be given a name. This function allows the Administrator to create, modify , or delete port names.
KL1116 User Manual 36 (Continued from previous page.) (Continues on next page.) Setting Function SET QUICK VIEW PORTS This function lets the Administrator select which Ports to include as Quick View ports . T o select/dese l ect a port as a Quick View Port, use the Navigation Keys to move the highlight bar to it, then press [Sp acebar] .
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 37 (Continued from previous page.) Setting Function SET PS/2 CLK MODE Select the target computer from the list, then use the spacebar to cycle through the choices: 0 PS/2 CLK delay = Off; ASIC filter = On 1 PS/2 CLK delay = On; ASIC filter = Off 2 PS/2 CLK delay = Off; ASIC filter = Of f The default is 0.
KL1116 User Manual 38 F5 SKP This function enables you to easily skip backward or forward – switching the console focus from the cu rrently active KVM port to the previous or next available one. The selection of comp uters to be available for Skip Mode switch ing is made with the Scan/Skip Mode setting under the F3 SET function (see page 32).
Chapter 4. OSD Operation 39 F7 SCAN This function automatically switches am ong the available computers at regular intervals so that you can monito r their activity without having to take the trouble of switching m anually.
KL1116 User Manual 40 F8 LOUT Clicking the F8 field, or pressing [F8] logs yo u out of the OSD, and blanks the Console screen. This is different from simply deactivating the OSD when you are at the Main Screen by pressing [Esc].
41 Chapter 5 Keyboard Port Operation The KL1116 provides an extensive, easy- to-use, hotkey fun ction that makes it convenient to cont rol and configure your KVM installation from the k e yboard. Note: The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operati ons.
KL1116 User Manual 42 Hotkey Port Access Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVM focus directly from the keyboard. The KL1116 provides the following Hotkey Port Access featu.
Chapter 5. Keyboard Port Operation 43 Auto Scanning Auto Scanning allows the automatic moni toring of computer activity instead of having to switch manually. In voking Auto Scan Mode causes the K L1116 to switch the KVM focus among all the active KVM Ports that are accessible to the currently logged on user at regular intervals.
KL1116 User Manual 44 Invoking Auto Scan Mode To start Auto Scan Mode, key in the following hotkey com bination: 1. Invoke HKM (see page 41). 2. Press [A] . After you press A , you automatical ly exit HK M; enter Auto Scan Mode; and Auto Scanning begins.
Chapter 5. Keyboard Port Operation 45 Skip Mode This feature allows you to switch betw een computers in orde r to monitor them manually. You can dwell on a particular port for as long or as littl e as you like – as opposed to Auto Scanning, which aut omatically switches after a fixed interval.
KL1116 User Manual 46 Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1. Invoke HKM (see page 41). 2.
47 Chapter 6 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Uti lity (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for u pgrading the KVM switch's firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package th at is specific for each device.
KL1116 User Manual 48 Prep aration To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of yo ur KVM installation go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your devi ce to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 49 S t arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file – either by double clicking the fil e icon, or by openin g a comma nd line and entering the full path to it.
KL1116 User Manual 50 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Click Next to con tinue. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears. The devices capable of being upgra ded are listed in the Device List panel: 4. As you select devices, a detailed des cription of each appears in the Device Description panel.
Chapter 6. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 51 5. After you have made your device s election(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. If you enabled Check Firmwar e V ersion , the Utility comp ares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files.
KL1116 User Manual 52 Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn't appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery , for how to proceed.
53 Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only . Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice. Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, e tc.
KL1116 User Manual 54 (Continued from previous page.) Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Rout e the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over .
Appendix 55 Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stab ilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple r acks before working on the rack.
KL1116 User Manual 56 Consignes de sécurité Général Ce produit est destiné exclusivemen t à une utilisation à l’intérieur . V euillez lire la to talité de ces instru ctions. Conservez-les afin de pouvoir vous y référer ultérieu rement.
Appendix 57 L ’équi pement doit être installé à proximité de la prise murale et le dispositif de déconnexio n (prise de courant femelle) doit être facile d’accès. La prise murale doit être installée à pr oximité de l’équipement et doit être facile d’accès.
KL1116 User Manual 58 L ’unité a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau. L ’unité est tombée ou le boîtier a été endommagé. Les performances de l’unité sont vi siblement altérées, ce qui indique la nécessité d’une réparation.
Appendix 59 Mont age sur bâti A vant de travailler sur le bâti, assurez-vous que les stabilisateurs sont bien fixées sur le bâti, qu’ils sont étendus au sol et que tout le poids du bâti repose sur le sol.
KL1116 User Manual 60 T echnical Support International For online technical support – inclu ding troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://e serv ice.
Appendix 61 Specifications Function KL1 1 16 Computer Connections Direct 16 Max. 512 (via daisy chain) Port Sele ction OSD, Hot key , Pushb utton Connectors External Console Ports Keybo ard 1 x 6-pin .
KL1116 User Manual 62 OSD Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows: Connection T able The following table indicates the relationship between the number of KL1116/ KH0116 un.
Appendix 63 Clear Login Information If you are unable to perform an Admini strator login (beca use the Username and Password information has become corrupted, or you have forgotte n it, for example), you can clear the login info rmation with the following procedure: 1.
KL1116 User Manual 64 Optional Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibi lity, three optional rack moun ting kits are available as shown in the following table: To install the long bracket standard ra.
Appendix 65 2. Attach the left and right easy-installat ion mounting rails to the inside of the rack. The flange that supports the KL1116 w ill be to the inside.
KL1116 User Manual 66 (Continued from previous page.) 3. Slide the KL11 16 onto the support flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of th e KL1116 to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way).
Appendix 67 4. Slide the rear attachment sliding brack ets along the slide bars until they contact the rear of the KL1116, then use the screws supplied with this package to attach the bars to the rear of the KL1116 (tighten t he screws all the way). 5.
KL1116 User Manual 68 T roubleshooting Overview Operation problems can be du e to a variety of causes. The first step in solving them is to make sure that all cables are securely attached and seated completely in their sockets.
Appendix 69 Limited W arranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanshi p for a period of one (1) year from the date of purch ase. I f this product proves to be defective, contact ALTUSEN's support department for repair or replacement of your unit.
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71 Index A Activate Beeper, 35 ADM, 34 Administrator functions, 34 Auto Scan Invoking, 44 Pausing, 44 Auto Scanning, 39, 43 Scan Durati on, 33 Setting the Scan Interval, 43 Stopping, 44 B Basic Operat.
72 Port Access, 42 Selecting the Active Port, 42 Skip Mode, 45 Skip mode, 45 Summary Table, 46 I Installation, 9 Daisy Chaining, 13 Single Stage, 11 Introduction, 1 Invocation Keys, 68 Invoke firmware.
Index 73 Scan Duration, 33 SCAN/SKIP MODE, 33 Screen Blanker, 33 Selecting the Active Port, 42 SET, 32 Logout Timeout, 34 Password, 34 USERNAME, 34 Set Accessible Ports, 36 Set Quick View Ports, 36 Se.
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