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Contents
Introduction
SC5 features - front and rear ......................................................4
What’s in the box.........................................................................5
What you may additionally need ...............................................5
Installation
Mounting .....................................................................................6
Connections .................................................................................7
Local user.................................................................................8
Remote user (via extender) ....................................................9
Computer system (via CAM).................................................10
Power in connection.............................................................11
Cascading multiple units ......................................................12
Connecting units in cascade ............................................13
Addressing computers in a cascade ................................14
Using cascaded computers...............................................14
Multiple video head connections ........................................15
Remote switching control ....................................................16
Configuration
Overall initial configuration ....................................................17
Configuration menus ................................................................18
Configuration menus layout ................................................19
General security and configuration steps ................................19
Registering users (edit user list)................................................20
Registering computers (edit computer list) .............................21
Video compensation..................................................................22
Remote user video compensation .......................................22
Remote user skew adjustment.............................................23
Autoscanning.............................................................................25
Saving and restoring configuration settings ...........................26
What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten...28
Performing upgrades ................................................................29
Upgrading SC5 units and CAMs ...........................................29
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Operation
Local and remote user access....................................................31
Selecting a computer............................................................31
User arbitration - simultaneous local and remote users.....33
Logging in and out ...............................................................34
Selecting cascaded computers .............................................34
The confirmation box ...........................................................35
The reminder banner............................................................35
User preferences and functions ...........................................36
Further information
Getting assistance......................................................................37
Appendix 1 – Configuration menus .........................................38
Functions ...............................................................................39
User Preferences ...................................................................40
Global Preferences................................................................41
Setup Options .......................................................................43
Advanced Options ................................................................44
Appendix 2 – Cable and connector specifications...................46
Multi-head synchronisation cable........................................46
Safety information ....................................................................47
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment),
Recycling of Electronic Products ..............................................48
Radio Frequency Energy............................................................49
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the LINDY KVM switch C5 range. This compact unit has been
created to allow a single operator to take full control of many computer systems.
Like the other models within the highly successful LINDY switch KVM range, this
unit takes full advantage of category 5, 5e or 6 structured cabling to provide flexible
installation and configuration. Every connected computer can be up to 10m (32 feet)
from the SC5, linked by a standard CATx cable and the ingenious CAM (Computer
Access Module).
The SC5 directly supports sixteen computers, however, this number can be increased
at any time thanks to the ability to connect other SC5 units in cascade to provide a
much larger network of controlled computers. The SC5 provides full enterprise level
security to restrict access to authorised personnel.
The user console can be either connected directly to the SC5 unit or placed up to
300m (980 feet) away using a User Station extender and, once again, standard
CATx cabling. In addition to providing the usual keyboard, video and mouse signals,
the SC5 also provides audio output for full feedback where necessary.
Many computers
SC5 units can directly support 16 computer
systems. Multiple SC5 units can also be
cascaded to support a maximum of 256
computers.
Each system is linked using a Computer
Access Module (CAM) and category 5, 5e or
6 cabling to a maximum distance of 10m
(32 ft) from the SC5 unit.
Local user
One user can
be connected
directly to the
SC5.
Remote user
A remote user can be linked,
via a User Station extender
and category 5, 5e or 6
cabling, to a maximum
distance of 300m (980 ft).
CAM formats
The CAMs are available in
different formats to support all
common types of systems, which
can easily be mixed within a
multi-format configuration.
Represents Video,
PS/2 keyboard/mouse
& audio connections
Represents Video,
USB keyboard/mouse
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Dual users
When both a local and a remote
user are connected, both consoles
will see the same output, however,
only one will be able to take
control at any one time. Control is
automatically relinquished by the
current user two seconds after the
last input action, whereupon either
user can gain control. The control
status is signified by the keyboard
indicators at each console.

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SC5 features - front and rear
The SC5 units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space. Both
models occupy half of a single 1U rack space and provide most of their
connectors at the rear face. The smart front face features the remote user link
port and the operation indicators.
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Options port
This RS232 serial port can separately support the following functions:
• Remote control switching - commands can be received that will change the
channel, as necessary.
• Synchronisation - allows the actions of two or more SC5 switches to be
synchronised so that multiple computers/video screens can be switched and
accessed.
• Upgrades - used to update the internal firmware when necessary by connecting to
a computer.
• Transferring configuration settings - allows information about the connected
computers to be saved and restored.
Local user port
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse, plus a video
monitor and optional speakers to these connectors.
These allow you to perform the initial configuration
of the SC5. Additionally, you can use these to
locally control the connected computer(s).
Computer ports
Each computer connects to one of these ports
via standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. At the
other end of the cabling a CAM (Computer Access
Module) is used to provide the necessary keyboard,
video, mouse and optional speaker connections.
Power input
The power supply
connects here.
Remote user port
This port can either be used to connect a single
remote user (with an optional User Station
extender module) at a distance of up to 300m
or used to connect other SC5 units in cascade.
IMPORTANT: This is not an Ethernet port and
must not be connected to any network.
Indicators
These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:
• LOC Keyboard or mouse data are being received from the local console.
• REM Keyboard or mouse data are being received from the remote console.
• OSD Indicates that the on screen display is currently active.
• UPG Indicates that the unit is currently in upgrade mode.
• LCK Security mode enabled and no user logged in.
• PWR Power input indicator.

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Computer Access Modules
One required per connected computer. There are five
different formats, depending on the required computer
connections:
PS/2-style
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and
PS/2-style mouse.
Part number: 39351
PS/2-style with audio
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2-
style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 39353
USB
Connectors:Analog video and USB keyboard/mouse.
Part number: 39352
USB with audio
Connectors:Analog video, USB keyboard/mouse and
3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 39354
Sun with audio
Connectors:Analog video, Sun keyboard/mouse and
3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 39355
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What’s in the box
10W power
adapter and
country- specific
power lead
CD-ROM Four self-adhesive
rubber feet
What you may additionally need
SC5
32365 – 16 computer connections, 1 local console connection, 1 remote user connection
Serial upgrade cable
Part number:
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Double unit rack brackets
Includes twelve screws
Part number: 39404
Single unit rack brackets
Includes four screws
Remote User Stations
One required per remote user. Three different versions are available - the User
Station C5 Pro and C5 USB-300 have audio and video skew circuitry to overcome
extreme video degradation problems. The User Station C5 Audio lacks the skew
circuitry and the User Station C5 Junior does not have skew circuitry or audio. Each
User Station module is supplied with its own power adapter and country-specific
power lead.
User Station C5 Junior
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and PS/2-style mouse.
Part number: 32357
User Station C5 Audio
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and mouse plus 3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 32359
User Station C5 Pro
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and mouse plus 3.5mm audio jack.
Includes additional skew compensation features.
Part number: 32358
User Station C5 USB
Connectors:Analog video, USB type-A keyboard and mouse.
Part number: 39357
User Station C5 USB-300
Connectors:Analog video, USB type-A keyboard and mouse plus 3.5mm audio jack.
Includes additional skew compensation features.

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Installation
Mounting
The SC5 units offer three main mounting methods:
• Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet
• Supplied single unit rack brackets
• Optional double unit rack brackets
Connections
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Single unit rack brackets
These two brackets (plus four screws), extend the
size of the SC5 so that it fills the full width of a
1U rack slot.
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Double unit rack brackets
This kit comprises four brackets (plus twelve
screws) and allows two SC5 units to be
connected side by side and fitted into
a 1U rack slot.
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Connections
The SC5 provides a great deal of flexibility in its configurations. This chapter details the various
connections that can be made to achieve the required installation.
Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide,
however, where possible connect the power in as a final step.
Cascading
multiple units
page 13
Remote user
(via extender)
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Local
user
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Power
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Computer system
(via CAM)
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Remote switching
control
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Multiple video
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page 16
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Local user
A locally connected video monitor, keyboard
(and mouse) are required during the initial
configuration. These are also useful during
normal use to allow quick local control of
any connected computer systems. The SC5
unit directly supports USB style keyboards
and mice. An audio port is also provided for
locally connected speakers, if required.
To connect the local user port
1 Position a suitable video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speakers, if
required) in the vicinity of the SC5 unit such that their cables will easily
reach.
2 Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speaker) connectors to the
sockets, collectively labelled as USER CONSOLE, at the rear of the SC5 unit.
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Remote user (via extender)
One user can be placed a maximum of 300
metres (980 feet) from the SC5 unit. The
remote user is connected via a User Station
extender module and suitable category 5, 5e
or 6 cabling (with no crossover).
Note: It is not possible to connect a remote
user while the unit is cascaded to another unit.
REMOTE
USER
Overall maximum length between the remote user and
any host system must not exceed 300 metres (980 feet)
300 metres (980 feet)
maximum
10 metres
(32 feet)
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In situations where any computer system will be placed a significant distance
from the SC5 unit, ensure that the distance to any remote user is similarly less
than 300 metres (980 feet).
To connect a remote user
1 Place a User Station extender unit adjacent to the remote user location.
2 Attach the video monitor,
keyboard, mouse, power adapter
(and speaker) connectors to
the sockets of the User Station
module.
3 Lay a suitable length of category 5, 5e or 6 cabling between the User Station
module and the SC5 unit. Please refer to the section Cable lengths for
remote user locations opposite.
4 Attach the connector of the cable run to the socket of the User Station.
5 At the other end of the cable run, attach the cable connector to the socket
on the front panel of the SC5 unit.
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From video monitor
From power adapter
Category 5, 5e or 6
cable leading to SC5
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Category 5, 5e or 6 cable
from User Station module
6 Where necessary, use the in-built video compensation feature of the User
Station module to eliminate any effects caused by the cable run.
User Station
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User Station
module
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Cable lengths for remote user locations
The maximum length of cable between the remote user and the SC5 unit can
be up to 300 metres (980 feet). However, bear in mind that the overall distance
between the remote user and any computer system must not exceed 300 metres
(980 feet).
SC5 front panel