ATEN Master View CS-138A User manual

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The complete Master View CS-138A package consists of:
♦One Master View CS-138A KVM Switch
♦One Power Adapter
♦One User Manual
Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you
encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the Master View CS-138A
unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.
Copyright 2000 ATEN
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International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0115-400
Printed in Taiwan 03/2000
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners.

TableofContentsTableofContents
Overview................................................................................................1
Features.................................................................................................2
Hardware Requirements ........................................................................3
Console...............................................................................................3
PC ......................................................................................................3
Cables.................................................................................................4
Introduction.............................................................................................5
Front View...........................................................................................5
Rear View ...........................................................................................6
Installation..............................................................................................7
Single Stage Installation......................................................................7
Two Stage Installation.........................................................................8
Three Stage Installation ......................................................................9
Operation .............................................................................................11
Hot Plugging .....................................................................................11
Powering Off and Restarting .............................................................12
Port Selection ...................................................................................12
Port ID Numbering................................................................................14
Port Key In Examples........................................................................15
OSD Operation.....................................................................................16
Hotkey Navigation.............................................................................16
OSD Overview..................................................................................17
OSD Navigation................................................................................18
OSD Main Menu Headings................................................................18
The Function Keys ............................................................................19
Factory Default Settings....................................................................23
OSD Security....................................................................................24
Appendix..............................................................................................25
Master View - Computer Connection Table .......................................25
Mounting and Stacking......................................................................26
Troubleshooting ................................................................................27
Specifications....................................................................................28
Federal Communications Commission Statement.............................29
Limited Warranty...............................................................................29

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OverviewOverview
The Master View CS-138A KVM Switch is a control unit that allows access to
multiple computers from a single console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse).
Before the development of the Master View, the only way to control multiple
computer configurations from a single console was through a complex and
costly network system. Now, with the Master View CS-138A, you can easily
access multiple computers in a cost effective manner.
A Master View CS-138A unit can control up to 8 PCs. Units can be cascaded to
three levels, which means that up to 73 Master View units can control up to 512
PCs - all from a single console.
Setup is fast and easy; plugging cables into their appropriate ports is all that is
entailed. There is no software to configure, so there is no need to get involved in
complex installation routines or be concerned with incompatibility problems.
Since the Master View CS-138A intercepts keyboard input directly, it works on
any hardware platform and with all operating systems.
The Master View CS-138A provides three convenient methods to access any PC
connected to the system: (1) using the pushbutton port selection switches
located on each unit's front panel; (2) entering Hotkey combinations from the
keyboard; and (3) selecting from on screen menus provided by the On Screen
Display (OSD) feature. In addition, a powerful Quick View Scan feature allows
you to auto scan and monitor the activities of all operating PCs on the
installation one by one.
There is no better way to save time and money than with a Master View CS-
138A installation. By allowing a single console to manage all the attached PCs,
the Master View CS-138A eliminates the expense of purchasing a separate
keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each PC as well as saving all the space they
would take up. It also eliminates the inconvenience and wasted effort involved
in constantly moving around from one PC to another.

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FeaturesFeatures
♦Cascadable To Three Levels - Control Up to 512 PCs From a Single Console
♦No Software Required - PC Selection via Front Panel Switches, Hot Keys, or
OSD (On Screen Display)
♦Quick View Scan Feature for Monitoring Selected PCs
♦PS/2 and Serial Mouse Emulation Provided For System Bootup
♦Console's PS/2 Mouse Controls All Connected PCs - Even Those With
Serial Mice
♦PS/2 Compatible Mouse Support - Microsoft Intellimouse Pro, Logitech
FirstMouse, FirstMouse+, Support*
♦SVGA, VGA and Multisync Monitor Support
♦Superior Video Quality; 1920x1440; DDC2B
♦LED Display For Easy Status Monitoring
♦Supports High Quality CS Series Custom Connector Cables
♦Rack Mountable in 19" System Rack
♦Hot Pluggable - Add or Remove PCs for Maintenance Without Powering
Down the Switch
*1. PS/2 compatible mouse support is for three button (wheel) mice.
2. The Logitech Mouse Ware program’s Change Device procedure does
not work on Microsoft NT systems.

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HardwareRequirementsHardwareRequirements
Console
♦A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that
you will be using on any PC in the installation
♦A PS/2 Style Mouse
♦A PS/2 Style Keyboard
PC
The following equipment must be installed on each PC that is to be connected to
the system:
♦A VGA, SVGA or Multisync card.
♦Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), or DB-9 (standard serial), mouse port.
♦Either a 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2 Style) keyboard port with +5V DC on pin 4
and Ground on pin 3, or a 5-pin DIN (AT Style) keyboard port with +5V
DC on pin 5 and ground on pin 4.*
* See the note under Cables in the next section.

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Overview
Cables
Although it is possible to use standard extender cables to connect the PCs to the
Master View CS-138A, for optimum signal integrity and to simplify the layout,
we strongly recommend that you use the following high quality CS Custom
Cable sets:
PC Connector Type CS Custom Cable
AT (5 pin DIN) Keyboard and Serial Mouse
PS/2 (6 pin mini-DIN) Keyboard and Mouse
Daisy Chain Master View CS-138A Units
2L-1001P/C (1.8 m) or
2L-1003P/C (3 m)
Note: 1. If your PC uses a standard AT style keyboard socket you will need to
purchase a PS/2-to-AT keyboard adapter (Part No. 2A-106, or any
standard keyboard adapter), in order to plug the cable into the
computer's keyboard port.
2. If your PC uses a standard 9 pin serial port for the mouse, you will
need to purchase a PS/2-to-Serial mouse adapter (Part No. 2A-105; a
standard mouse adapter will probably not work). in order to plug the
cable into the computer's serial port.
3. Because of the wiring and pin assignments, you cannot use a Serial-
to-PS/2 adapter at the end that plugs into the CS-138A. Therefore,
attempting to use a standard serial extender cable with adapters at
both ends will fail.

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IntroductionIntroduction
Front View
1. Port LEDs:
On Line: Lights ORANGE to indicate that the PC attached to the
corresponding port is up and running. If the LED is flashing,
it indicates that the Port is being used for Cascading to another
Master View switch.
Selected: Lights GREEN to indicate the currently selected port. The
LED is steady under normal conditions, but flashes when its
port is accessed under Auto Scan mode.
2. Port Selection Switches
Press a switch to access the PC attached to the corresponding port.
♦Pressing Buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds performs a
Keyboard and Mouse reset
♦Pressing Buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously starts Auto Scan Mode.
3. CS-138A Reset
To reset the CS-138A, use a thin object (such as the end of a paper clip, or a
ballpoint pen), to press this recessed switch in to initiate a warm reset. If the
switch is kept in for longer than three seconds, a cold reset takes place.
4. Sound Opening
System sounds (beeps, etc.), are emitted from this opening.
5. Power LED
Lights to indicate that the Master View CS-138A is receiving power.

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Rear View:
1. Power Jack
The power adapter plugs in here. The unit is designed to be non-powered
(no external power required), in which case it takes the necessary power for
its operation from the computers it connects to. Generally speaking, the only
time that external power is required is when you daisy chain it, or if
operation becomes erratic because the unit isn't obtaining enough power
from the computer connections. If you choose to use external power, the
power adapater cable plugs in here.
2. Console Port Section
♦If this is a first station unit, your monitor, keyboard and mouse plug in
here.
♦If this is a daisy chained unit, the cables that link back to a port on a
higher Master View unit plug in here.
3. CPU Port Section
The cables that link to the PCs plug in here.

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InstallationInstallation
Before you Begin
Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up
have been turned off. To prevent damage to your installation due
to ground potential difference, make sure that all devices on the
installation are properly grounded. Consult your dealer for
technical details, if necessary.
Single Station Installation
The most basic installation is a Single Stage installation, in which no additional
Master View's are daisy chained down from the first unit. To set up a single
stage installation do the following:
1. Plug your keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the unit’s Console Ports.
2. In a Single Stage Installation, PCs connect to all of the Master View's CPU
ports (1 - 8). Use connector cable sets (as described in the Hardware
Requirements section), to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of
the PCs to any available Master View CPU Port.
3. If you choose to use external power, plug the power adapter into an AC
power source, then plug the cable into the Master View's Power Jack.
The unit is designed for non-powered operation in a single stage
installation by taking its power from the computers via the
keyboard and mouse cables. If a computer, only supplies 3.3V of
power instead of 5V for the keyboard and mouse (as in the case of
Notebooks, for example), the unit will not receive enough power,
and you will need to use the external power adapter.
4. Turn on the power to the PCs.
Note: If you choose to use external power, the unit must be plugged in and
receiving power prior to turning on the power to the PCs.

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Two Stage Installation
To provide control for more than just eight PCs, additional Master View CS-
138A units can be cascaded from the CPU ports of the First Stage unit. The
cascaded Master Views that connect back to the First Stage unit are considered
Second Stage units. As many as 64 PCs can be controlled in a complete two
stage installation. A table showing the relation between the number of PCs and
the number of Master View units needed to control them is provided in the
Appendix.
Note: While it is physically possible to mix different Master View models on
the same daisy chain, we strongly recommend against it, as doing so can
cause problems with Hotkey and OSD port switching. Please use all units
of the same model when daisy chaining.
To set up a two stage installation, do the following:
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up (including
all preexisting devices on the installation) have been turned off.
2. Use a connector cable set (as described in the Hardware Requirements
section), to connect the Console Port connectors of the Second Stage Master
View unit to any available CPU Port on the First Stage unit.
3. Use connector cable sets (as described in the Hardware Requirements
section), to connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse ports of the PCs you
want to control to any available CPU Port on the Second Stage unit
4. Plug the power adapter into an AC source; plug the power adapter cable into
the Master View's Power Jack.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for any other Second Stage units you wish to connect.
6. Plug in the power adapter for the First Stage Master View unit.
7. Turn on the power to all the connected PCs.
Note: The Power On sequence requires that all Second Stage units be
powered on first. After all the Second Stage units have been powered
on, then the First Stage unit must be powered on next. After the
Second and First stage units have been powered on, the computers
can be powered on.