Gefen USB-241 User manual

USB•241
USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................... 1
Operation Notes ........................................................... 3
Installation .................................................................... 5
Front Panel Layout ....................................................... 6
Front Panel Function Description ................................. 7
Back Panel Layout ........................................................ 8
Back Panel Function Description ................................. 9
Monitor Dip Switch Settings ........................................ 11
Front Panel Setting Descriptions ........................... 12-13
RMT-16 Remote Control ............................................. 15
Wiring Diagrams .................................................... 16-19
Link and RMT16 Cable ............................................... 20
Specifications ............................................................. 21
Warranty ..................................................................... 23

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Write To:
Gefen Inc.
C/O Customer Service
6265 Variel Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-9897
Notice
Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the
hardware, packaging and any accompanying
documentation without prior written notice.
USB•241 is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
© 2001 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Gefen Inc.’s ex•tend•it USB•241
KVM switcher series. The USB•241 switches your moni-
tor and USB between two computers and is expandable
up to 8 USB•241 units for a total of 16 computers. The
USB•241 switcher is designed to be placed close to the
computers. The USB and Video output of the USB•241
unit can be extended with the ex•tend•it CAT5•2000I USB
product, up to 300 feet away. Alternately, the USB•241
can be switched remotely using the RMT-16 wired remote
control. Video and USB can be extended up to 25 feet
away without the need for an additional amplifier.
Theex•tend•itUSB•241unitcanbeconfiguredforalltypes
of monitors and resolutions. Each CPU needs to be con-
figured for the specific monitor size and resolution. For all
new computers from year 2000 and up, the resolution of
the monitors can be adjusted from the control panel of
each computer.
The ex•tend•it USB•241 can be configured for different
modes of switching by setting dip switches on the front
panel. The default model comes with all the switches off.
It allows switching between two CPUs. In order to control
more than two CPUs, the dip switches are set to Master
and an address from 1 to 8 is selected on the selector
switch.
The ex•tend•it USB•241 can be connected together with
other USB•241 units using an expansion cable between
the USB•241 units.
Another useful configuration is for dual monitor switching.
By using two USB•241 units, and a setup for the two units
as Master and Slave configuration, two computers using
two monitors each, can be switched with the USB•241.
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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATION OF THE USB•241 SYSTEM
1. The ex•tend•it USB•241 units were designed to
operate on any type computer with USB keyboard/
mouse and analog video. Using the USB•241
equipment with non USB computers is not
guaranteed or recommended.
2. Powering down an ex•tend•it USB•241 unit while the
computer is on can cause the USB signal to freeze.
It is recommended to always leave the power of the
USB•241 unit ON.
3. The monitor dip switch setting on the ex•tend•it
USB•241 unit needs to be configured to the type of
monitor used. Incorrect dip switch setting will result
in no picture or incorrect picture size upon start up
of the computer. Latest model computers require no
dipswitch setting. See detail on page 11 for
configuration.
4. Selecting Setting switches on the front panel can be
updated during any time of operation. See details on
page 12 & 13.
5. When using a local keyboard in a system that
includes the use of a CAT5•2000S unit and the
USB•241, the USB signal is connected to the
USB•241 directly from the computer. The video is
connected from the CAT5•2000S local monitor out.
OPERATION NOTES
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INSTALLATION
1. Plug the 17v power supply into “POWER” on the back
of the USB•241 then plug the power supply into the wall.
2. Plug the supplied VGA cable into your first computer
and plug the supplied USB cable into your first computer
then plug both cables into “MON1” and “USB1”.
3. Plug the supplied VGA cable into your second com-
puter and plug the supplied USB cable into your second
computer then plug both cables into “MON2” and
“USB2”.
4. Plug your monitor in to “MONITOR”
5. Plug the USB device you want to have switched into
“USB OUT”
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USB•241 FRONT PANEL
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the selector switch or remote input.
Slave Mode Indicator
Receiving data from the master unit or the RMT-
16 unit.
CPU 1 Indicator
Indicates that the CPU 1 computer is active.
CPU 2 Indicator
Indicates that the CPU 2 computer is active.
Power On Indicator
Indicates that the unit is on and plugged in.
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Reset
Resets the USB•241 settings.
Setting
The four dip switches set up the USB•241
switching configuration. Page 11 for details.
Unit Switch
The rotary switch lets you control up to 8
USB•241 units. Refer to page 12 & 13 for more
details.
Selector Switch
This switch allows you to toggle between CPUs.
The switch is only active in the default and
master mode.
Master Mode Indicator
This mode controls multiple USB•241 units with
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FRONT PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
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USB•241 BACK PANEL
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Remote connector
RJ-11 connector for remoting the RMT-16 remote
control
Expansion
DB-25 conncetor type, allows expansion with
additional USB•241 units
USB output
Dual type A connector, supports two USB devices
Monitor out
HD-15 female connector which interfaces to your
monitor.
USB input 2
USB type B connector. Connect to CPU #2
Monitor Input 2
HD-15 Male type connects to the CPU#2
USB input 1
USB type B connector. Connect to CPU #1
Monitor Input 1
HD-15 Male type connects to the CPU#1
Dipswitch #2
Resolution selection for CPU#2
Power
Connects to an external 17 VAC .7A power supply
Dipswitch #1
Resolution selection for CPU#1
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BACK PANEL FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
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