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Compu Switch User’s Manual CS2(R) CS4(R) CS8(R) CS16(R).
User’s Manual CS2(R) CS4(R) CS8(R) CS16(R) CompuSwitch Raritan Computer Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ08873 USA Tel: 1-732-764-8886 Fax: 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: sales@raritan.
F F C C C C I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n This equipment has been tested and found t o comply with the limits a Class B {for CS2(R), CS4(R)}, and a Class A {for CS8(R), CS16(R)}, pursuant to Part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
T T a a b b l l e e O O f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Introduction 1 Features 1 Installation 1 Operation 4 Troubleshooting 9 Specifications 10 Cables 11 Accessories 11 Appendix 12.
1 Introduction CompuSwitch enables the efficient control of multiple computers, any combination of PC/ATs, and PS/2s from only one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The 16-channel model connects and controls up to 16 computers. The 8-channel model connects and controls up to 8 computers.
2 Figure 1. Back panel - CS2 Figure 2. Back panel - CS4 Figure 3. Back panel - CS8 Figure 4. Back panel - CS16.
3 2. Using the appropriate CompuSwitch cable, connect the 25-pin conn ector to any channel on the CompuSwitch back panel (figure 5). 3. Plug the cable’s video, keyboard, and mouse connectors into the computer ports. Note: CompuSwitch is automatically powered when at least one connected computer is powered ON.
4 Operation Operate CompuSwitch from the front panel, or directly from the keyboard using Hot Key commands. Either way, lights on the front panel indicate the status of operation. Note: Numbered channel buttons have two functions. When the Scan light is OFF, the buttons are used to select channels.
5 Figure 9. The front panel of CS4R Figure 10. Exploded view of Scan rates from a section of the front panel Figure 11. The front panel of CS8 Figure 12.
6 Figure 13. The front panel of CS16 Figure 14. The front panel of CS16R Select a channel Selects the specific computer for viewing and operation. Be sure the light above the Scan button is OFF (toggle on/off). Press the button (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,........
7 Skip Restricts channel selection to only active channels (i.e., channels with pow ered computers connected). To activate, press the Skip button (t oggle on/off).
8 Change the Hot Key Mode activator To change the Hot Key Mode activator, first enter Hot Key Mode. Then press either <SCROLL LOCK>, <CAPS LOCK>, or <NUM LOCK>. Press <ENTER>. The selected key will now be the new Hot Key Mode activator (figure 15).
9 TroubleShooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION 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 CompuSwitch.
10 Specifications DeskTop Models 2-Channel Model--CS2 268mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 4-Channel Model--CS4 10.55”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 1.62kg (3.6 lbs.) 8-Channel Model--CS8 390mm(W) x 200mm(D) x 44mm(H) 15.40”(W) x 7.87”(D) x 1.75”(H) 2.
11 Cables For each PS/2 Computer (VGA Video, PS/2 K/B, PS/2 Mouse) Part No. Length Connectors 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) CCP.
12 Appendix 1. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS24 to CS2/CS4 Refer to the following figure to install RCS24 to CS2/CS4 Where ➀ CS4 or CS2 ➁ Side Frame (RCS24) 2 pieces ➂ Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces ➃ Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces ➄ Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 16.
13 2. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS8 to CS8 Refer to the following figure to install RCS8 to CS8 Where ➀ CS8 ➁ Side Frame (RCS8) 2 pieces ➂ Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces ➃ Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces ➄ Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 17.
14 3. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: RCS16 to CS16 Refer to the following figure to install RCS16 to CS16 Where ➀ CS16 ➁ Side Frame (RCS16) 2 pieces ➂ Round head screw, M3x8mm 4 pieces ➃ Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces ➄ Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces Figure 18.
15 4. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS2R/CS4R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS2R/CS4R Where ➀ CS2R/CS4R ➁ Side Frame 2 pieces ➂ Round head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces ➃ Cable Support Bracket 1 pieces ➄ Flat head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Figure 19.
16 5. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS8R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS8R Where ➀ CS8R ➁ Side Frame 2 pieces ➂ Round head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces ➃ Cable Support Bracket 1 pieces ➄ Flat head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Figure 20.
17 6. Install Cable Support Bracket Kits: in CS16R Refer to the following figure to install cable bracket kits in CS16R Where ➀ CS16R ➁ Side Frame 2 pieces ➂ Round head screw, M3x6mm 4 pieces ➃ Cable Support Bracket 2 pieces ➄ Flat head screw, M3x6mm 2 pieces Figure 21.
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