Rose electronics UltraView User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
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Installation and Operation Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
Features 1
GETTING STARTED 2
Package contents 2
Cable requirements 2
Locating the unit 2
ULTRAVIEW HARDWARE 3
The front panel 3
The rear panel 4
QUICK SETUP SYSTEM WIRING GUIDE 4
QUICK INSTALL 6
Step 1. Connect power to the unit 6
Step 2. Connect one computer 6
Step 3. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse 6
Step 4. Access UltraView’s on-screen display 7
Step 5. Verify keyboard communication 8
Step 6. Verify mouse communication 8
Step 7. Connect and configure the other computers 9
Step 8. Switching among CPU 9
ULTRAVIEW EXPANSION 10
Expansion cable requirements 11
Slave unit installation 11
CONFIGURATION VIA ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 12
Navigating the configuration pages 12
Saving changes made with on-screen display 13
Configure system page 13
Configure system: Keyboard 14
Configure system: Mouse 14
Configure system: Maximum computers 16
Configure system: Expansion units 16
Configure system: Expansion width 17
Configure system: Scan time 17
Configure system: Scan mode 17
Configure system: Power on scan 17
Configure system: Typematic rate 18
Configure system: Typematic delay 18
Configure computers page 19
Navigating the configure computers page 19
Configure computers: Computer name 20
Configure computers: Computer keyboard 21
Configure computers: Computer mouse 22
Configure overlay page 23
Miscellaneous: color scheme 23

Miscellaneous: resolution 23
Miscellaneous: Screen saver 24
Miscellaneous: Screen saver wait 24
Computer select window: Background color/Text color 25
Computer select window: Position 25
Computer label: Background color/text color 25
Computer label: Position 26
Computer label: Show computer number 26
Computer label: fadeout 26
Computer label: font 26
OPERATION: COMPUTER SELECT WINDOW 28
OPERATION: KEYBOARD COMMANDS 29
Keyboard CPU selection 29
Going to the next or previous CPU 29
Scan mode commands 29
Display label command 30
Null command 30
Reset command 30
Screen saver wait command 30
Keep command 30
VIDEO 31
Selecting a monitor 31
Video distance capability 31
MISCELLANEOUS 33
Power interruption to the View 33
Using the RS232 port 33
Rackmount kit 33
UPGRADING THE FLASH MEMORY 34
KEYBOARD COMMAND SUMMARY 36
TROUBLESHOOTING 37
SERVICE INFORMATION 39
Maintenance and repair 39
Reset to factory default 39
Technical support 39
Appendix A. CPU/MKM pinout specification 40
Appendix B. RS232 pinout specifications 41
Appendix C. General specifications 41
Appendix D. Factory default settings 42
Appendix E. Cables and accessories 43

INTRODUCTION
UltraView™ represents the latest state-of-the-art technology in
keyboard-monitor-mouse switching. It features an on-screen display for
configuration and switching computers. It is available in many different
models, including UltraView and ServeView Plus with the OV-C overlay
card installed.
The UltraView part number is Uxy-zU
where x is the platform support either E, P, S, A
E For PC, Sun, Apple, and Unix computers
P For PC and Unix computers
S For Sun computers
A For Apple computers
where y is the chassis size either M (mini), L (low), or H (high)
M 8.8" wide x 4.85" deep x 1.75" high 2 or 4 ports
L 13.2" wide x 4.85" deep x 1.75" high
8 ports
H 13.2" wide x 4.85" deep x 3.50" high
4, 8, 12, or 16 ports
where n is the number of ports present either 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16
Features
nAccess up to 256 computers with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse
nCompatible with PC, Apple, Sun, and Unix computers, keyboards, mice, and monitors
nUnix computers supported include IBM RS/6000, SGI Indy and others, DEC Alpha,
HP 9000/700 series, and any other which use a PC style keyboard
nOn-screen display for easy configuration and computer switching
nView name of CPU on screen with adjustable font, color, and position
nChoose computer from window with adjustable color and position
nMicroprocessor controlled keyboard and mouse and emulation
nSaves energy to assist in latest energy saving programs
nAvailable in 4 or 8 port models
nSelect CPU from keyboard command, on-screen display window, front panel, or RS232
nSupports all PC, Macintosh, and Sun video types
nVideo resolution supports up to 1280X1024 non-interlaced video
nSupports all modes of PC, PS/2, AT, Apple, Sun, and Unix keyboards
nMouse can be PS/2, Microsoft serial, Mouse Systems serial, Apple ADB, or Sun
nFront panel LEDs show selected CPU and its power-on state
nRemembers and restores Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and keyboard mode of
each CPU when switching
nScreen blank function turns off video after 1–999 seconds of inactivity
nScan function sequences among CPUs at a rate of 1–999 seconds
nProgrammable keyboard typematic rate and delay for PCs
nSave all programmable settings in flash memory
nFlash memory allows updating firmware through serial port
nNull command can correct out-of-sync PS/2 mouse
nAvailable in 117VAC or 230VAC models
n19", 23", and 24" rack mount kits available
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GETTING STARTED
To acquaint you with your UltraView unit, this manual first describes
UltraView’s front and rear panels. Installation and operation instructions
begin with the Quick setup system wiring guide on page 5. This
easy-to-understand diagram illustrates how to connect UltraView to your
CPUs, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Information for setting up a
UltraView expansion system is given in the UltraView expansion section
starting on page 10. Also see the Keyboard command summary on page 36.
Package contents
Your UltraView package includes the UltraView unit, a power transformer,
your warranty registration card, and this manual.
Cable requirements
UltraView connects to each CPU with a CPU Adapter Cable and to the
monitor, keyboard, and mouse with an MKM Adapter Cable. These cables
are most commonly purchased with the UltraView and will provide quick and
trouble-free operation. Appendix E lists the most common cables. Cables
and accessories are available from Rose Electronics.
To add more CPUs to a fully populated unit, you must connect slave units to
the master UltraView. To do this you need a switch to switch cable for each
slave unit. By connecting 16 units each with 16 ports you can expand up to
256 computers.
Most installations use cable no longer than 20 feet in length. Cable length
will affect the quality of the video, depending upon which resolution you will
be using. You can improve the video resolution and distance by ordering
coax cables, see Appendix E and Table 4 Video Distance Capability.
Locating the unit
The UltraView unit is best located as close to the CPUs as possible. This will
reduce the length of the CPU cables and provide a more cost-effective and
neater installation. Some installations use a rack in which to mount the
CPUs, some use shelves, and others may use a free-standing
arrangement. Quite often UltraView will be mounted in a rack with the
optional rackmount kit, see page 33. Many customers will purchase a longer
MKM adapter cable and put the monitor, keyboard, and mouse on a desk
leaving the UltraView near the CPUs.
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ULTRAVIEW HARDWARE
The front panel
The UltraView front panel has a power switch and power LED, up to 32
LEDs, and two push-button switches. To familiarize yourself with
UltraView’s controls and indicators, review the illustration and descriptions
given below. The unit shown below is in the L style chassis but is similar for
other models.
Table 1. The front panel
POWER Power LED: When lit indicates that unit is powered on.
ON/OFF Power Switch: Pressing the switch turns the unit on/off, provided supplied power
adapter is properly connected.
LEDs Indicator LEDs: Numbered pairs of LEDs indicate status of CPUs connected to corre-
sponding numbered connectors on rear panel.
SELECT (RED) When lit shows which CPU or expansion unit you have selected for
access.
POWER
(GREEN)
When lit indicates which CPU is powered on or that expansion unit
is attached and powered on.
-/+ Computer selection switches: Changes currently selected computer from the front
panel. The - switch is used to select a numerically lower computer. The + switch is used to
select a numerically higher computer. Also used for reloading flash memory, resetting to
factory default, and diagnostics.
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The rear panel
All cables are connected at the UltraView’s rear panel as shown below. The
unit shown below is in the L style chassis but is similar for other models.
Table 2. The rear panel
Panel Label Connector Description
COMPUTER 1-8 DB25 Female Computers are connected at these connectors using CPU
adapter cables. The cables have a DB25 male at one end and ap-
propriate connectors at the other end, depending upon your
video, keyboard and mouse type. You must have an adapter ca-
ble for each CPU you plan to connect.*
MONITOR/
KEYBOARD/
MOUSE
DB25 Female Keyboard, monitor, and mouse are connected at this connector
using a MKM adapter cable. The cable has a DB25 male at one
end and appropriate connectors at the other end, depending upon
your video, keyboard and mouse type. Only one MKM adapter ca-
ble is needed.*
RS232 RJ-11 Jack RS232 serial port for connecting a computer or terminal from
which switching commands can be sent to switch CPUs.
UltraView firmware upgrades and diagnostics are also accessed
through this port.
POWER DIN5 Female Power transformer included in package connects here. This is
not a keyboard input. Power transformers are available for US. or
International use. Both have center tapped output of 17 VAC at
1.4A.
United States: Standard 117 VAC from regular AC power outlet
International: 230 VAC input common outside USA
*See Appendix E for further cable information.
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Figure 2. The UltraView rear panel

QUICK SETUP SYSTEM WIRING GUIDE
The following diagram offers a basic example of how to connect your CPUs,
keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the UltraView unit. Connectors will vary
depending upon the types of equipment being installed.
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QUICK INSTALL
This section provides instructions for the setup of the UltraView. For an
illustrated example, see the Quick setup system wiring guide on the
previous page. If you are installing more than one UltraView unit, please
refer to the UltraView expansion section on page 10 prior to beginning
installation.
Step 1. Connect power to the unit
Plug the power transformer’s power jack into the the power plug located on
the back of the UltraView unit, then plug the transformer into a power strip or
wall outlet. Don’t turn the power on to the UltraView yet.
Step 2. Connect one computer
CPU adapter cables connect your computers to the UltraView. Each
computer requires its own adapter cable, with appropriate connectors for
your particular CPU. CPU adapter cables are available from Rose
Electronics.
2.1 Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse from a computer which
is already running.
2.2 Plug the CPU adapter cable’s monitor, keyboard, and mouse connec-
tors into the CPU’s corresponding connectors.
2.3 Plug the DB-25 male connector of the CPU adapter cable into the con-
nector labeled COMPUTER1 on the UltraView rear panel.
2.4 Verify that the POWER LED 1 next to the SELECT LED 1 is on.
Step 3. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse
The Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse (MKM) adapter cable connects your monitor,
keyboard, and mouse equipment to the UltraView. Various styles of
connectors are used by computers, so you should have the correct cable to
match your equipment’s connectors. MKM adapter cables are available
from Rose Electronics. Multi-platform models automatically detect PC,
Apple, Sun, and Unix keyboards.
3.1 Plug the MKM adapter cable’s monitor, keyboard, and mouse connec-
tors into your equipment’s corresponding connectors.
3.2 Plug the DB-25 male connector of the MKM adapter cable into the
connector labeled “Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse” on the UltraView rear
panel.
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Step 4. Access UltraView’s on-screen display
4.1 Turn the UltraView on by pushing in the power switch. The green
POWER LED should turn on. The red SELECT 1 LED should also
turn on. The keyboard is automatically recognized and detected.
4.2 After about three seconds you should see the normal video from the
computer and a label in the lower left corner showing “Computer 1".
4.3 Press and release the left control key and press and release the F12
key. The UltraView configuration menu should appear on top of your
computer’s normal video. This main menu is shown on page 12.
4.4 UltraView’s on-screen display is very easy to use. The arrow keys al-
ways highlight possible selections. At the main page the enter key
sends you to other pages and the escape key exits the on-screen dis-
play. At these other pages the enter key pops up an input box and the
escape key exits to the main configuration page or aborts an input
box.
4.5 Navigate through the menus to learn some of UltraView’s capabilities
if you want to. Then exit the on-screen display by hitting escape.
Step 5. Configure the PC serial mouse
5.1a If your UltraView is for PCs and Unix computers, the mouse is au-
tomatically detected as PS/2 or serial. If you are using all PS/2 or all
serial interfaces, then your CPUs are already configured. If you want
to use some PS/2 computers and some serial computers, then you
must use a PS/2 mouse and configure each computer which is to be
serial in step 6.2.
5.1b If your UltraView is for Sun or Apple computers, this step does not
apply, your keyboard, mouse, and CPUs are already configured and
functional, skip to step 7.
5.1c If your UltraView is for multiple platforms, and your mouse is a
Sun or Apple mouse, the keyboard and mouse have been auto de-
tected, skip to step 6. If you have a PC keyboard and serial mouse,
you must configure the mouse from the Configure system page.
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Step 6. Configure the computer keyboard/mouse type
6.1a If your UltraView is for PCs and Unix computers, you have a
choice between three PC keyboard types: PC1 (some IBM PCs), PC2
(most PCs), and PC3 (Unix computers). You have a choice between
two mouse types: PS/2 or serial. Configure the mouse type for serial if
you have a PS/2 mouse and a serial computer, otherwise leave it at
PS/2.
6.1b If your UltraView is for Sun or Apple computers, this step does not
apply, your keyboard, mouse, and CPUs are already configured and
functional, skip to step 7.
6.1c If your UltraView is for multiple platforms, you have a choice be-
tween five keyboard types: PC1 (some IBM PCs), PC2 (most PCs),
PC3 (Unix computers), Apple, or Sun. You have a choice between
four mouse types: PS/2, serial-2( 2-button), serial-3 (three button), or
serial-8 (rarely used). You must configure the mouse for the correct
type.
6.2 To configure a computer’s keyboard or mouse type, press and release
left ctrl and then F12 to access the on-screen configuration menus.
Use the down arrow to highlight Configure computers. Hit the enter
key. Use the arrow keys to point to the keyboard and mouse fields. Hit
enter to bring up a window that shows possible types. Use the arrows
to highlight which type of keyboard or mouse type and hit the enter key
to choose the selection. Configure as many computers as desired.
If you have several PCs with mixed keyboard modes and you don’t
want to individually have to configure them, just boot all the computers
and let the UltraView learn the mode for each one.
If a computer uses a PS/2 mouse and the computer was already
booted when connecting the switch, then the mouse must be enabled
for each of these computers. Enable the mouse by selecting PS/2
mouse for each computer (even if it was already selected) or by using
the reset command, described on page 30. You can also boot the
computer to enable the mouse. See page 15 and 22 for more informa-
tion.
6.3 Hit escape to go back to the main configuration page. Hit escape to
exit the configuration menu. Use the down arrow to select yes to save
the changes in flash memory. Hit enter. Your keyboard and mouse
should be active on all computers configured. See page 21 for more
information.
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Step 7. Switching among CPU
Your UltraView is now ready for operation. To take full advantage of the
UltraView features, please refer to CONFIGURE VIA ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY (page 12), OPERATION: COMPUTER SELECT WINDOW (page
28), and OPERATION: KEYBOARD COMMANDS (page 29). To begin
switching immediately, however, follow the instructions below.
NOTE: Before entering any UltraView keyboard command, you
must press and release the left Control Key. This activates
UltraView to look for commands from the keyboard. You then have
two seconds in which to start entering a valid command.
NOTE: When entering numbers from the keyboard, use only the
numeral keys located at the top of your alpha-numeric keyboard.
Numbers entered from the numeric keypad to the right will not be
recognized as valid commands.
7.1 From the keyboard – Press and release your keyboard’s left Con-
trol Key (<Ctrl>), then type in the CPU number.
7.2 From the front panel – Use the - and + switches to sequence
through the CPUs. Each computer’s select LED will light as it be-
comes selected.
7.3 From the CPU select window – Press and release your keyboard’s
left Control Key (<Ctrl>)andthenpressandreleasetheescapekey.
Usethe upand downarrows toselect theCPU desiredand hitenter.
You will immediately be switched to that computer.
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ULTRAVIEW EXPANSION
The UltraView F chassis can be expanded with expansion card model
UVK-4U to contain up to 16 ports. The card is installed by opening the
chassis and installing the card according to the instructions provided.
UltraView units and other switches (such as the ServeView) can be chained
together to expand your system to connect up to 256 CPUs. When used like
this, the unit attached to the Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse connector via the
MKM adapter cable becomes the master unit. All other UltraViews or
ServeViews are slave units that provide computer expansion only and
perform no control functions.
Slave units can be added to your UltraView system as you need them. For
each slave you add to the system, you gain n-1 additional ports, where n is
the number of ports on the slave unit. As Figure 4 shows, adding a single
8-port slave to an 8-port master unit gives you 15 ports. Adding a second
8-port slave unit will give you 23 ports, and so forth. Using 8-port units only
the maximum number of computer is 64. If you use 16-port units, you can
connect up to 256 computers. You can mix 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16 port units
together, but the number of ports on each slave unit should be equal.
Two configuration settings – units and width determine exactly how the
CPUs are numbered. Please refer to the the units and width on page 16 and
17 for more information.
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Figure 4. Expansion system layout

Expansion cable requirements
For the slave-to-master installation you will need one switch-to-switch
expansion cable for each slave unit. You still need a CPU adapter cable for
each CPU you will be connecting to the UltraView CPU ports. As always,
one MKM adapter cable is also required for connecting the master unit to
your keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Slave unit installation
Laying out the UltraView system prior to installation will make the
installation process go more smoothly. It will also prevent confusion during
operation by ensuring that the CPU selection numbers you use in the
keyboard commands remain consecutive. Figure 4 illustrates the proper
layout and numbering of your slaves and CPUs.
1. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the master unit’s Moni-
tor/ Keyboard/Mouse connector as outlined on page 6.
2. Connect the MKM connector of each slave unit to one of the num-
bered CPU connectors on UltraView’s rear panel using a
switch-to-switch expansion cable.
As illustrated in Figure 4, when connecting slave units, connect the
MKM connector of the first slave to the master’s CPU 1 connector.
Connect the second slave’s MKM connector to the master’s CPU 2
connector. This ensures the CPU selection numbers you use in key-
board commands remain consecutive.
Computer number 1 is the connector labeled COMPUTER1 on the
slave connected to the master’s CPU 1. For a system with a single
8-port slave and master, Computer number 15 would be the connec-
tor labeled COMPUTER8 on the master.
3. From the keyboard attached to the master unit, use the on-screen
display to configure the maximum number of computers, see page
16. This allows scanning to cycle correctly and allows the master unit
to control the slave units.
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CONFIGURATION VIA ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
The on-screen display is used to:
1. Configure the UltraView through a series of configuration menus (con-
trol F12 command).
2. Switch to different computers from a window which shows a list of
computer names (control escape command). You can change the
color and position of this window.
3. See the name of the computer you are currently switched to. The font,
color, position, and when the text is displayed is all programmable.
The main configuration menu is accessed by pressing and releasing the left
control key and then hitting the F12 key. The menu in Figure 5 will appear.
The on-screen display shows on top of your computer video, if you are
switched to a computer with active video. If no video is present then the
background is black. If the display is not synchronized, then you should
switch to a computer with active video and configure the resolution setting
from the Configure overlay page.
Navigating the configuration pages
Using the on-screen display is very easy and intuitive. Use the arrow keys to
highlight a selection and hit enter to choose the selection. A help line on the
very bottom of the screen explains what each selection is for.
From the main configuration page, choosing a selection, by hitting the enter
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Figure 5 Main configuration menu
Main configuration menu
Configure computers
Configure overlay
Exit
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Use arrow keys to highlight
selection and press enter
or press escape to exit
View/change keyboard, mouse, expansion, and scanning
Configure system

key, either exits to normal keyboard operation or goes to the Configure
system,Configure computers, or Configure overlay pages. From these
other pages, choosing a selection, by hitting the enter key, will pop-up an
input box to enter text, a numeric value, or a list of possible choices. Use the
escape key to return to the previous page or to abort an input box.
Saving changes made with on-screen display
If you make any changes to any settings, when you exit the main
configuration page, a message box asking if you want to save the changes
will pop up. Use the arrow keys to choose yes or no and hit return. If you
choose yes the changes are saved in flash memory and if you choose no the
changes are not saved. Regardless of yes or no the settings selected are
active. If you answered no and then remove power from the box, the settings
are lost.
Configure system page
Use this page to see information about the keyboard, configure the mouse,
expansion settings, scan settings, and keyboard typematic settings. This
page is accessed from the main configuration page by hitting enter when
configure system is highlighted. The page is shown below in Figure 6. Each
item on the page is individually described.
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Figure 6 Configure system page
Keyboard and mouse type
Keyboard PC
Mouse PS/2
Configure system
Scan settings
Scan time (seconds) 5
Scan mode Off
Power on scan Off
Detected at power-up from cable, can’t be changed here
Keyboard PC
Expansion
Maximum computers 8
Expansion units 0
Expansion width 16
Keyboard typematic
Rate (keys/sec) 20
Delay Fast

Configure system: Keyboard
This item can not be changed and is for information only. For PC, Apple, and
Sun models the keyboard type is always PC, Apple, or Sun.
For the multi-platform models, the type of keyboard is automatically
determined at power-up of the UltraView. If the keyboard is not attached at
power-up , it will default to PC. If either a Sun or Apple keyboard is attached
after power-up, it will not be recognized and you must power the UltraView
off and back on for it to be recognized.
When using a Sun keyboard, the language type of the keyboard is acquired
from the keyboard automatically and is displayed here. The language type
can be either: US, US/UNIX, French, Danish, German, Italian,
Netherlands/Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish/Finnish,
Swiss-French, Swiss-German, United Kingdom, Korean, Taiwan, Japan,
French-Canadian, or unknown. The value recognized is reported to a Sun
computer when it requests this information as part of a booting procedure or
other process.
Configure system: Mouse
This item is only accessed with a multi-platform model and when using a PC
keyboard. The PC only model automatically detects either PS/2 or serial
and displays which mouse. When using Apple or Sun keyboards, an Apple
or Sun mouse is automatically selected. To change the mouse type, hit
enter while mouse is highlighted. An input selection box pops up as shown
in Figure 7.
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Figure 7 Changing the mouse type
Keyboard and mouse type
Keyboard PC
Configure system
Scan settings
Scan time (seconds) 5
Scan mode Off
Power on scan Off
Type of mouse used, can only be changed if keyboard is PC type
Mouse PS/2
Expansion
Maximum computers 8
Expansion units 0
Expansion width 16
Keyboard typematic
Rate (keys/sec) 20
Delay Fast
Serial 2-button
Serial 8-bit
Serial 3-button
PS/2