SignaMax CommandView FO-098-8080 User manual

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8-Port KVM SWITCH
with On-Screen Display
MODEL FO-098-8080

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PREVENTING RADIO & TV INTERFERENCE
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at
his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
LIMITED WARRANTY
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY
EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1:INTRODUCTION............................................... 1
General Information ................................................... 1
Features..................................................................... 2
Package Contents...................................................... 4
Specifications............................................................. 5
Connectors and Cables ............................................. 6
Front & Rear Panel Description ................................. 9
CHAPTER 2:INSTALLATION ............................................. 10
Operating Environment ............................................ 10
Installation................................................................ 10
Installing One FO-098-8080..................................... 10
Installing Multiple FO-098-8080 ............................... 11
CHAPTER 3:OPERATION ................................................. 14
Front-Panel Push Buttons........................................ 14
Keyboard Hot Keys ..................................................15
On Screen Display(OSD) Interface .......................... 16

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C HAPTER 4 : O SD Q UICK S ARTING G UIDE .................................... 19
CHAPTER 5:DIP SWITCH SETTING ................................... 22
CHAPTER 6:LEDS DISPLAY ............................................. 23
CHAPTER 7:TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................... 24
A PPENDIX A : O RDER I NFORMATION ...................................... 26
A PPENDIX B : C ONTACT I NFORMATION ................................... 28

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INTRODUCTION
General Information
The Signamax Connectivity Systems CommandView
model FO-098-8080 is a Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM)
controller that provides the easiest and most cost-effective
way for one user to access multiple computers.
Switching from one computer to another is easily done by
pressing Hot Keys or push buttons, or via the most
convenient way, the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
Because the CommandViewmodel FO-098-8080 is an
intelligent controller, it can intercept and process Hot Keys
directly from the keyboard. Therefore, NO extra software is
required to be installed, so there are no software
incompatibility problems to worry about.
The Signamax CommandViewmodel FO-098-8080 also
incorporates a mouse conversion feature, which eliminates
the redundancy and inconvenience of needing both a PS2
and a Microsoft serial mouse to be attached to the console.
Moreover, the innovative OSD interface offers the operator

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a more user-friendly operating environment.
The CommandViewmodel FO-098-8080 can control 8
PCs in standalone operation; in case more PCs are needed,
up to 8 levels of switching can be chained together to allow
a maximum of 64 PCs sharing one console. A powerful
SCAN feature scans all powered-on computers one by one
and stops upon user requests. The CommandViewmodel
FO-098-8080 is ideal for server rooms, control rooms, test
rooms, and similar environments.
Features
♦Supports PC-AT & PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse as well
as Microsoft IntelliMouse.
♦Supports Microsoft serial mouse by conversion; only a
PS/2 mouse is needed for the console.
♦Keyboard and Mouse emulation for all inactive
channels.
♦Supports SVGA, VGA and Multisync monitors.
♦Supports VESA DDC1/2B standard.
♦Supports On-Screen Display (OSD) interface.
♦Channel name is user-definable via the OSD menu.
♦PC selection by keyboard or push buttons.
♦Buzzer sounds to confirm switching.
♦Scan and manual mode selection.
♦Keyboard Caps Lock, Num.Lock, Scroll Lock states and
typematic rate automatically saved and restored when

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switching among computers.
♦Scan mode automatically switches through powered-on
computers; scan rate is user-selectable via the OSD
menu.
♦Designed as a desktop and 19” rackmount unit.
♦Supports chaining ports; allows up to 8 levels, with a
maximum of 64 PCs able to share one console.
♦Saves space, energy and the cost of duplicated
equipment.

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Package Contents
CommandView Model FO-098-8080
KVM Switch
DB37 male to male Chain Cable
User’s Manual
AC Power Adapter
Rack mount accessories
Rubber foot pad
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 2
x 4

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Specification
Model FO-098-8080
Power supply AC 16V 1000mA
Number of PC port 8
PC selection method Push-button/Keyboard Hot
keys/OSD menu
Scan interval 5/10/20/40 seconds
Signal type VGA/Keyboard/Mouse/Stere
o Audio/Microphone
VGA bandwidth 200 MHz
Chain ability 8 levels
Console connectors
Keyboard(PS/2)
Mouse(PS/2)
VGA Monitor
Stereo(Speaker)
Mono(Microphone)
1 Mini-DIN6/F
1 Mini-DIN6/F
1 HDB15/F
1 3.5mm Stereo socket
1 3.5mm Mono socket
PC port connectors
Keyboard(PS/2)
Mouse(AT)
Mouse(PS/2)
VGA Monitor
Stereo(Speaker)
Mono(Microphone)
1 Mini-DIN6/F
1 DB9/F
1 Mini-Din6/F
1 HDB15/M
1 3.5mm Stereo socket
1 3.5mm Mono socket
Chain connector DB37 female
Cable length PC to CPUSW: 35m
Console to CPUSW: 50m
Enclosure Metal
Power AC 16V 1000mA
Weight 8.36 lbs.(3800g)
Dimension 17.5x7.9x3.5 in.(440*200*88
mm)
Operating Environment
32-131°F(0-55°C), 0%-90%
RH
Emission FCC Class A, CE Mark

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Connectors and Cables
Console Connectors
Four different types of console connectors are built on the
rear panel for connection to the keyboard, monitor, and
mouse.
•PS/2 Keyboard—6-pin mini DIN, female.
•PS/2 Mouse—6-pin mini DIN, female
•VGA Monitor—HDB15, female
•Stereo/Mono—3.5mm audio socket
PC Port Connectors
Eight groups of connectors are built on the rear panel for
connection to PCs using standard keyboard, monitor and
mouse cables. Please refer to “Specification” in page 1000
for detail of each model’s PC port connectors.
RECOMMENDED CONNECTING CABLES
Signamax
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Hydra Cable For PC-To-KVM
Switch Extension:
Part Number
C-65T-6/10 (6 or 10 foot lengths) PS/2 Multicoax Extension
Cable