CyberResearch GFA Series User manual

Foldaways
USER’S MANUAL
VER. 1.0C • MAY 2008
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GFA Series
1U Rack-Mount FoldAways with
LCD Monitor, Keyboard,
Touchpad; 8-Port KVM Switch on
Qualified Models
®
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25 Business Park Dr., Branford, CT 06405 USA
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All Rights Reserved.
May 29th 2008
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice
in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent
a commitment on the part of CyberResearch, Inc.
In no event will CyberResearch, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability
to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of
such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any
mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written
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Trademarks
“CyberResearch,” and “GFA Series,” are trademarks of CyberResearch,
Inc. Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• NOTICE •
CyberResearch, Inc. does not authorize any CyberResearch product for
use in life support systems, medical equipment, and/or medical devices
without the written approval of the President of CyberResearch, Inc. Life
support devices and systems are devices or systems which are intended
for surgical implantation into the body, or to support or sustain life and
whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury.
Other medical equipment includes devices used for monitoring, data
acquisition, modification, or notification purposes in relation to life
support, life sustaining, or vital statistic recording. CyberResearch
products are not designed with the components required, are not subject
to the testing required, and are not submitted to the certification required
to ensure a level of reliability appropriate for the treatment and diagnosis of
humans.
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Revision # Description Date of Issue
1.0C Initial Release May 29th 2008
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How to use this manual...................... vii
Introduction.................................. 1
On-Screen Display(OSD Menu) ............................................................. 1
Automatic Mouse Conversion ............................................................... 2
High Video Quality.................................................................................. 2
Features .................................................................................................. 2
Installation.................................. 4
Device Connection ................................................................................. 4
Specifications ......................................................................................... 5
Dimensions ............................................................................................. 8
17” Display.............................. 9
19” Display............................. 10
GFA 1x18B series (with 8 port KVM switch)11
GFA 1x10 series (without KVM switch )... 12
LCD Monitor OSD Operation.................... 13
Control Functions................................................................................. 13
Description............................................................................................ 13
Menu.................................... 13
∇& Δ: Select key ..................... 13
﹣& + : decrement & increment / Brightness
Control keys............................ 13
c: Power switch......................... 14
Adjusting the Monitor .......................................................................... 15
Adjustment Procedure ......................................................................... 15
OSD Main Menu .................................................................................... 15
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Auto Adjust Option............................................................................... 16
KVM OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation.......................................... 19
Hot-key commands .............................................................................. 24
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How to use this manual
This manual covers the foldaway models listed in the table below.
Please note which models below have incorporated KVM switch.
Throughout this manual, units with built-in KVM switch are referred to
collectively as, “GFA 1x18B” and units without the KVM switch are
referred to collectively as, “GFA 1x10.”
Model # Description
GFA 1910B 1U Rack-Mount FoldAway with 19" LCD
Monitor, Keyboard, and Touchpad
GFA 1918B 1U Rack-Mount FoldAway with 19" LCD Monitor, Keyboard, Touchpad, and 8-Port KVM
Switch
GFA 1710B 1U Rack-Mount FoldAway with 17" LCD
Monitor, Keyboard, and Touchpad
GFA 1718B 1U Rack-Mount FoldAway with 17" LCD Monitor, Keyboard, Touchpad, and 8-Port KVM
Switch
GFA 1510A 1U Rack-Mount FoldAway with 15" LCD
Monitor, Keyboard, and Touchpad
GFA 1518B 1U Rack-Mount FoldAway with 15" LCD Monitor, Keyboard, Touchpad, and 8-Port KVM
Switch
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Introduction
Overview
The GFA 1x18B built-in 8 port KVM switch (GFA 1x10 without 8 port KVM
switch). It allows you to access multiple computers (8 maximum) from a 1U,
integrated keyboard, mouse and monitor. There is no interface card or
software to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables to the GFA
1x18B switch and your computers. Operation is as simple as pressing a button,
entering hot-key command and navigating through the user-friendly on-screen
menu (OSD). It increases the productivity of server and computer
management. The KVM switch is independent of the computer operating
system, allowing the attached computers to run different applications.
On-Screen Display(OSD Menu)
The GFA 1x18B has two OSD screens, one is for LCD monitor use (please
see the below paragraph to learn more to configure your LCD monitor setting),
the other is KVM OSD screen This allows you to name your computers, switch
to a desired computer from a list, configure settings with easy-to-use menus,
view the name of the selected computer on screen with programmable time
interval, etc. Additionally, the OSD displays the system status throughout
operation. The latest onscreen display technology ensures seamless menu
operation between computers of different VGA resolutions and smooth
switching without leaving residual characters on the screen.
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Automatic Mouse Conversion
This technology enables you to connect computers with either PS/2 or serial
ports to the GFA 1x18B KVM switch, and control the computers from one PS/2
mouse. With a special mouse adapter connected to a computer using serial
mouse, the KVM switch automatically identifies the mouse and switch to
proper mouse protocol.
High Video Quality
The GFA 1518B & GFA 1510A: 15” TFT LCD monitor, max. resolution is
1024x768;
The GFA 1718B & GFA 1710B: 17” TFT LCD monitor, max. resolution is
1280x1024;
The GFA 1918B & GFA 1910B: 19” TFT LCD monitor, max. resolution is
1280x1024.
Color depth reaches 16.7M. Automatic adjustment allows quick and accurate
tuning of LCD adjustments.
Features
Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse
Cascade configuration expands system capability
Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially
Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse
Hot-key functions allow easy computer access
Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching
computers
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Operating system independent, transparent to all applications
Plug and play system configuration
Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time
LCD panel size: 15” & 17” & 19”
High XGA resolution 1024x768x16.2M ( for 15” )
And high SXGA resolution 1280x1024x16.7M ( for 17” & 19” )
DDC2B compatible
88key keyboard + 17key numeric keypad..
Standard 19” Rack mounting accessories
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Installation
Device Connection
The Monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port must be capable of
synchronizing with the computer’s video signal. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a
keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a keyboard
respectively as shown in figure 1.
Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers using PS/2
mouse, connect the computer’s mouse and keyboard cables to the KVM
switch’s connectors marked with a mouse and keyboard at “PC x” side
respectively, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 1 KVM configuration
Figure 2
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Specifications
GFA 1518B / GFA
1510A
GFA 1718B /
1710B
GFA 1918B /
1910B
Overall
Dimension(HxWxD) 19” x 23.6” x 1.7” ( 597mm x 482.2mm x 43.5mm )
Shipping Weight: 15Kg 16Kg 16Kg
Panel specifications
LCD Display 15" TFT LCD
panel 17" TFT LCD panel 19" TFT LCD panel
Effective Display
area(mm) 304.13 x 228.10 337.92 x 270.34 376.32 x 301.06
Display colors 16.2M colors 16.7M colors 16.7M colors
Viewing Angle 70°/ 70°/ 65°/
55°80°/ 80°/ 80°/ 80°80°/ 80°/ 80°/ 80°
Number of Pixels 1024x768 1280x1024 1280x1024
Pixel pitch (mm) 0.297x0.297 0.264x0.264 0.294x0.294
Scan Frequencies
Horizontal: 31.47K to 60KHz 31.47K to 68KHz 31.47K to 68KHz
Vertical 60Hz to 75Hz
Power Input: 100-240VAC(auto-sensing)
Frequency: 48-62Hz
Consumption max. (on) <30Watts <40Watts < 40Watts
1Watt ( Power saving off mode )
Video Connector 15pin Mini D-sub
Video Signals
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Video: Analog RGB 0.7Vp-p / 75Ω
Sync Separate
Display Data Channel
Compatibility: VESA DDC 2B
Operations
User Controls On/Off Power Button c
Menu ; Δ; ∇; - ; +
On Screen Display
( OSD ) Auto-adjustment ; Brightness ; Contrast ;
Color temperature ; Color Balance ; Color User mode ;
Color 6500K ; Color 9300K ; H-position ; V-position ;
Phase ; Pixel clock ; Load default ; OSD off timer ;
OSD H-position ; OSD V-position ; Exit
Control Type: Digital
Compatibility IBM and compatible, Apple
Macintosh, NEC
Environmental Limits
Operating Temp: 32°to 104°F ( 0°to 40°C )
Storage Temp. -4°to 140°F ( -20°to 60°C )
Operating Humidity 10 to 85%without Condensation
Storage Humidity 10 to 95% without Condensation
Keyboard
Key 88key adding 17 numeric keypad
Total travel 3mm
Typing force 60 ±20g
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Key switch life 10Miliion life cycles
Touch Pad
Compatibility Industrial standard
Mouse button two key button
Life cycle > 1 million cycles
Agency Approval
EMI FCC-A and CE
Safety UL, cUL
Energy Saving VESA DPMS
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% without Condensation
Storage Humidity 10 to 95% without Condensation
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Dimensions
15” Display
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19” Display
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GFA 1x18B series (with 8 port KVM switch)
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GFA 1x10 series (without KVM switch )
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