KVM Discovery KS-3104 User manual

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KS-3104/KS-3108/KS-3116 User Manual
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
measures listed below.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
KVM Discovery powered by
Haitwin-Delphin Technologie GmbH,
Kieselstraße 15, 41472 Neuss / Germany
phone: [phone] email: [email protected]

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PACKING LIST
The complete KS-3104/KS-3108/KS-3116 4ports/8 ports/16 ports PS/2 / USB switch package consists of:
KS-3104/ KS-3108/KS-3116 4ports/ 8 ports/16 ports PS/2 / USB switch
Power Adapter
User Manual
Please check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was damaged in shipping. If you
encounter a problem, contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedure carefully to prevent any
damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices that connect to it.

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OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................................... 4
CONSOLE..................................................................................................................................................................................4
COMPUTER.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................................5
KS-3104 FRONT VIEW …………………………………………………………………………………………..................5
KS-3108 FRONT VIEW............................................................................................................................................................ 5
KS-3116 FRONT VIEW............................................................................................................................................................ 5
KS-3104 REAR VIEW…………………………………………………………………………………………….................6
KS-3108 REAR VIEW...............................................................................................................................................................6
KS-3116 REAR VIEW...............................................................................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................................................7
BEFORE YOU BEIGIN.............................................................................................................................................................7
SINGLE STAGE INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................7
Illustration of Dongle................................................................................................................................................................. 8
OPERATION...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
HOT PLUGGING.......................................................................................................................................................................8
POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING....................................................................................................................................8
PORT SELECTION................................................................................................................................................................... 8
OSD OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................................9
OSD OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
OSD NAVIGATION...................................................................................................................................................................9
OSD MAIN SCREEN HEADINGS........................................................................................................................................ 10
OSD FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................10
TROUBLE SHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
SAFE GUIDE................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

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OVERVIEW
The KS-3104/KS-3108/KS-3116 4ports/8 ports/16 ports PS/2 / USB CAT5 UTP KVM (Keyboard, Video,
Mouse) Switches are control units that allow access and control of up to 4(KS-3104) or 8 (KS-3108) or 16
(KS-3116) computers from a single PS/2 / USB keyboard, PS/2 / USB mouse, and monitor console.
There are two convenient methods to access any computer connected to the installation: (1) using the push
button port selection switches located on each unit’s front panel; (2) selecting from menus provided by the On
Screen Display (OSD).
Setup is fast and easy: simply plug cables into9 their appropriate ports. There is no software to configure, and
no incompatible problems. It works on multiple operating platform (PC compatible, Sun, etc.).
There is no better way to save time and money than with a KS-3104/ KS-3108 / KS-3116 installation. Since a
single console manages all of the computers, the KS-3104/ KS-3108 /KS-3116; setup: (1) eliminates the
expense of having to purchase a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer; (2) saves all the
space those extra components would take up; (3) saves on energy costs; (4) eliminates the inconvenience and
wasted effort involved in constantly moving from one computer to another.
FEATURES
Control 4(KS-3104) or 8 (KS-3108) or 16 (KS-3116) computers with local or remote console.
Both the console and the computer are compatible with PS/2 / USB mouse and keyboard.
Computer selection via front panel switches and OSD.
LEDs display for easy status monitoring.
Auto Scan Mode for monitoring all computers.
Superior video quality.
Easy installation – no software required
Hot pluggable – add or remove computers for maintenance without powering down the switch
Support Windows, Solaris etc
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CONSOLE
A VGA, SVGA monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the
installation.
A PS/2 / USB mouse
A PS/2 / USB keyboard
COMPUTER
The following equipment must be installed on each computer:
A VGA, SVGA card
Either USB port or PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.

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INTRODUCTION
KS-3104 FRONT VIEW
KS-3108 FRONT VIEW
KS-3116 FRONT VIEW 1
3 2
1. The port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches. The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower
ones are the Selected Port LEDs:
The On Line LEDs light RED to indicate that the computer attached to the corresponding port is up and
running.
The Selected LEDs light GREEN to indicate that the computer that attached to the corresponding port is
the one that has the KVM focus.
2. Reset
When the switch has no responding, use needle or ballpoint pen to plug into the hole to reset the switch.
3. Port Selection Switches
Press a switch button to access the computer attached to its corresponding port.

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KS-3104 with IP module KI-4101 (Rear View)
1 2 3 4 5 6
KS-3108 with IP module KI-4101 (Rear View)
1 2 3 4 5 6
KS-3116 with IP module KI-4101 (Rear View)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. IP Module Restore to Default
Plug needle or ballpoint pen into the hole to restore the IP module to default setting.
2. RJ45 Port
CAT UTP can be plugged into it to be connected to the LAN including the controlling computer.
3. IP Module Reset
If the IP module has no responding, plug needle or ballpoint pen into the hole to reset it.
4. Power Jack
The DC 9V~12V power supply cable plugs into this jack.
5. USB Port
Ports to plug in your USB keyboard and mouse are found here.
6. Dongle Port
Port to connect dongles.
Note: For operation of IP module , please refer to KI-4101 the related user manuals.

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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEIGIN
1. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off.
2. To prevent damage to your installation, make sure that all devices on the installation are properly grounded.
SINGLE STAGE INSTALLATION
To set up your KS-3104/ KS-3108 / KS-3116 installation, do the following:
1. Plug your PS/2 / USB keyboard, PS/2 / USB mouse and monitor into the console port section located on the
unit’s rear panel.
2. Plug one end of the CAT5 UTP into the available computer port on the switch.
3. Plug the other end of the CAT5 UTP into the RJ45 port on the matching dongle. Connect the dongle to the
computer.
4. Repeat step 2-4 for any other computers you are connecting up
5. To connect the remote VNC client, plug CAT5 UTP into the RJ45 port on the real panel.
6. 6. Plug the power adapter cable into the switch’ s power jack, then plug the power adapter into an AC power
source.
This completes the single stage installation, and you can turn on the power to the computers.
NOTE: The KS-3104/ KS-3108/ KS-3116 initially links to computer connected to the first Computer port.
ILLUSTRATION:

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Illustration of Dongle
KT-250 （PS/2 x 2） KT-150 (USB)
OPERATION
HOT PLUGGING
The KS-3104/ KS-3108/ KS-3116 supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added back into the
installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need to shut the
switch down. For hot plugging to work properly, the following procedure must be observed:
Hot Plugging CPU Ports
When to plug or unplug the cable from the port in powering;©©
1. The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from.
Hot Plugging Console Ports:
The PS/2 / USB keyboard, mouse can be hot plugged.
POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING
If it becomes necessary to power off one of the KVM unit, before starting it back up you must do the following:
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit.
Note: If the unit is operating under external power, unplug the power adapter cable.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the power adapter back and power on all computers.
PORT SELECTION
The KS-3104/KS-3108/KS-3116 provides two methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your
installation: manual and OSD.
Manual
Simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the KS-3104/ KS-3108/KS-3116’s front panel. Aft
er pressing the switch, the selected LED lights to indicate that the port has been selected.
OSD
OSD (On Screen Display), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedu
re to provide instant access to any computer on the installation. OSD operation is discussed below.

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OSD OPERATION
OSD OVERVIEW
The On Screen Display (OSD) is used to handle all computer control and switching procedures. All procedures
start from the OSD main menu. To pop up the main menu, tap the [Ctrl] twice.
If OSD menu is set as “console locked”, you must input password each time the main menu appears. If no
password has been set, just press [Enter] to show main menu.
Note: There are two passwords in OSD. One is user password which is initially empty. And the other is factory
password which is “admin”.
OSD menu interface is shown as below:
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Note: OSD always starts in List View, with the highlight bar at the same position it was in the last time it was
closed.
OSD NAVIGATION
To dismiss OSD, press [Esc].
To move up and down through the list one line at a time, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys. If there are more
list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.
To activate a port, move the highlight bar to it then press [Enter].
After selecting a port, the OSD menu automatically disappear and a blue tip window appears to indicate the
port currently selected.

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OSD MAIN SCREEN HEADINGS
Heading
Explanation
PN
This column lists the port numbers for all the CPU ports on the installation. The
simplest method to access a particular computer is to move the highlight bar to it,
then press [Enter].
QV
If a port has been selected for Quick View scanning, an arrowhead symbol
displays in this column to indicate so.
PC
The computers that are powered on and are on line have an arrowhead symbol in
this column to indicate so.
NAME
If a port has been given a name, its name appears in this column.
OSD FUNCTIONS
OSD functions are used to configure and 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 View Port; create or edit a
port name; or make OSD setting adjustments.
F1 GOTO:
GOTO allows you to switch directly to a port either by keying in the port’s name or its port number.
To use NAME method, move highlight bar to “NAME”, press [Enter], input name of a port, then press [Enter]
to confirm.
To use PN method, move highlight bar to “PN”, press [Enter], input port number, then press [Enter] to switch.
If the port number is invalid, it will remind the user to input again.
Note: When keying name, if there is a matching name, the matched name will appear on the screen, just press
[Enter] to switch to that port.
To return to main menu, press [Esc].
F2 SCAN
The SCAN function can automatically scan from current selected port, the scan interval can be set by users.
When scanning, a small window on the screen indicates the current port number. Press [Space] to stop scanning,
and the KVM switches to the port last scanned.
F3 LIST
The LIST function lets you broaden or narrow the scope of which ports the OSD displays on the main screen.
Many of the OSD functions only operate on the computers that have been selected for listing on the main
screen with this function. The choices and their meanings are given in the table below:
Choice
Meaning
ALL
Lists all of the ports on the installation.
QVIEW
Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports.
POWERED ON
Lists only the ports that have their attached computers powered on.
POWERED ON + QVIEW
Lists only the ports that have their attached computers powered on and have
been selected as Quick View Ports.

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QVIEW + NAME
Lists only the ports that have been selected as Quick View Ports and have
name.
NAME
Lists only the ports that have names.
Move the highlight bar to the choice you want, then press [enter]. An icon appears before the choice to indicate
that it is the currently selected one.
After you make your choice and press [Enter], you return to the OSD main screen with the newly formulated
list displayed.
F4 QV
QV function can select port as Quick View. Move the highlight bar to a port, press [F4], an icon of up triangle
appears. Press [F4] again, the icon disappears.
F5 EDIT
EDIT function creates or edits the name of a port. Press [F5], a pink edit box will appear on the screen. Input
name, and then press [Enter], the port is set a name and it will also appear on the screen.
F6 SET
SET function configures the OSD menu. Move the highlight bar to an option, press [Enter] to enter a setting
option.
CHANNEL DISPLAY MODE: Mode of small tip window。
Choices and meanings are below:
Choice
Meaning
PN + NAME
Tip window displays port number and port name.
PN
Tip window displays port number.
NAME
Tip window displays port name.
Move the highlight bar to an option and press [Enter] to select it.
CHANNEL DISPLAY DURATION: Time the tip window last.
Options are following:
3 SECOND The tip window lasts for 3seconds.
ALWAYS ON The tip window always on the screen.
Move the highlight bar to an option and press [Enter] to select it.
CHANNEL DISPLAY POSITION: Position of the tip window.
A small blue window appears on the screen. Use arrow key to move it, then press [Enter] to specify the
position.
SCAN DURATION: Duration for scanning one port.
Options are 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 60 seconds.
Move the highlight bar to an option and press [Enter] to select it.
OSD ACTIVATING HOTKEY: Hotkey to activate OSD.

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Options are CTRL, SCROLL, SHIFT and ALT. Move the highlight bar to an option and press [Enter] to select
it.
SET PASSWORD: Set new password.
First enter old password, then enter new password and confirm it. The new password is set. If error occurs, the
screen will remind users.
CLEAR THE NAME LIST: Clear the names of port list.
You need to enter password to clear the names of port list.
RESTORE DEFAULT VALUE: Restore settings to default value.
You need to enter password to Restore settings to default value.
Note: The user password will also be cleared, and the factory password will not.
LOCK CONSOLE: Lock the console.
You cannot switch or scan after you lock the console (including switch by push button on the panel or OSD).
You need to enter password to set.
Note: After Locking the console, you can also unlock the console by this option. It also needs password
verification.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Action
Keyboard and/or mouse
not responding.
Keyboard and/or mouse need
to be reset.
Unplug the cables from the console ports , then
plug them back in.
No connection to the
computer.
Check the cable from the switch to the computer
to make sure it is properly connected.
KVM switch needs to be
reset.
Press reset button on the rear panel.
OSD menu no display.
Power supply problem.
Plug power adapter to supply enough power.
SPECIFICATION
Type
KS-3104
KS-3108
KS-3116
Computer connections
4
8
16
CPU port selection
Front panel switches/OSD menu
Console
connectors
Keyboard
Disassembled standard 99-key keyboard
Mouse
Disassembled standard PS/2 touch pad
Video
15/17/19 inch SXGA color TFT-LED
Dongle
connectors
Keyboard
1 x PS/2 male (purple)
1 x USB male
Mouse
1 x PS/2 male (green)
Video
4 x HDB-15 male
(blue)
8 x HDB-15 male
(blue)
16 x HDB-15 male
(blue)
Network
RJ45 port
LEDs
On Line
4 red LEDs
8 red LEDs
16 red LEDs
Selected
4 green LEDs
8 green LEDs
16 green LEDs
Video resolution
1920 x 1080 (max)
Power adaptor
External: DC 12V
Operating temperature
-10˚C~50˚C
Storage temperature
-20˚C~60˚C
Housing
Metal
Weight
1.65 Kg
1.71 Kg
1.83 Kg
Dimensions(L x W x H )
432 x 155 x 44 mm

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SAFE GUIDE
Please follow the directions below when installing, using and maintaining it in order to guarantee the device to
work well.
When installing and operating the device, please make sure proper power supply first, and then do other
operations after it is initialized.
As signal and power transfer need custom cable, please use matched cable, unmatched cable may cause
system work improperly or even damage the device.
Keep airy during operating to prevent high temperature.
Keep the device away from working long in wet environment to prevent short circuit.
Please do not open the device without permission of professionals.