Tripp Lite B022-002-KT-R User manual

1. Features 2
2. System Requirements 3
3. Components 4
3.1 Front View 4
3.2 Rear View 4
4. Installation 5
5. Operation 6
5.1 Manual Port Selection 6
5.2 Hotkey Port Selection 6
5.3 Auto Scan Mode 7
5.4 Skip Mode (B022-004-R only) 8
5.5 Hotkey Summary Table (for B022-004-R only) 9
5.6 LED Display 9
6. Specifications 10
7. Troubleshooting 11
8. Warranty 12
User’s Manual
Copyright © 2010 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
2- & 4-Port KVM Switches
Model #’s: B022-002-KT-R & B022-004-R
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
Note: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct performance and to
prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices.
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1. Features
Compact design•
Works with all major operating systems•
PS/2 and USB compatible•
Easy to install—no software required—simple plug and play operation•
Easy to operate—computer selection via push-buttons or Hotkeys•
Power on detection—automatically switches to the first powered on port•
Auto scan function to monitor computer operation•
LED display for easy status monitoring•
Hot pluggable—add or remove computers without powering down the•
switch
Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are saved and restored when•
switching
Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free computer booting•
Supports Microsoft• ®IntelliMouse®and the scrolling wheel on most mice
Superior video quality—up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B•
Self-powered for any location•
Saves time, space, power, and equipment costs•
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2. System Requirements
Console
A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that•
you will be using on any computer in the installation
A PS/2 style keyboard•
A PS/2 style mouse•
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be
connected to the system:
A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync port•
A PS/2 or USB keyboard port•
A PS/2 or USB mouse port•
Cables
A Console Connector Cable is provided with this package.•
[HD15 (F) and 2 PS/2 (F) connectors]
P774-series KVM cable kits - PS/2•
P776-series KVM cable kits - USB•
(2) P774-series KVM cable kits are included with the B022-002-KT-R. Use•
a B015-000 PS/2 to USB adapter (sold separately) to connect to a USB
computer.
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B022-002-KT-R B022-004-R
B022-002-KT-R B022-004-R
3. Components
3.1 Front View
3.2 Rear View
Port Selection Buttons1)
Press a button to select the corresponding port•
Port LEDs2)
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Buttons. A lit LED indicates
that its corresponding Port is the one that has been selected. If flashing, the
corresponding port is being accessed in an auto scan.
Power Jack (not shown)1)
The power adapter cable plugs in here.
Note: The KVM switch does not require external power. Use of a power
adapter is optional, and requires a separate purchase.
Console Port Connector2)
The Console Adapter Cable plugs in here.
CPU Port Connectors3)
The KVM cables that connect the unit to the mouse, keyboard, and video ports
on the computers you are connecting can plug into any available port.
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4. Installation
Note: Make sure all PS/2 computers are powered off prior to installation.
Refer to the diagrams as you do the following:1)
Plug the Console Adapter Cable into the Console Port Connector on the2)
rear panel of the KVM switch.
Plug your keyboard, monitor and mouse into their respective connectors on3)
the Console Adapter Cable. The connectors are color-coded and marked
with an appropriate icon for easy identification.
Use the Tripp Lite KVM cables (described in the4) Cables section on p. 3),
to connect the CPU Ports on the KVM switch to the monitor, keyboard
and mouse ports of the computers you are installing.
While power is rarely needed, if you choose to use external power, plug a5)
power adapter into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable
into the unit’s Power Jack.
Note: The power adapter should be DC9V with the inside positive and the
outside negative:
Turn on the power to the computers.6)
Note: The KVM’s default is to link to the first computer you turn on.
B022-002-KT-R B022-004-R
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5. Operation
With Manual Port Selection, simply press the appropriate Port Selection button
on the unit’s front panel to select its corresponding port. The Port LED lights
to indicate that its port has been selected.
Hotkey port selection allows you to directly access a computer from the
keyboard, instead of having to manually switch to it with the Port Selection
button.
On the B022-002-KT-R:
Press and hold down the [1) Num Lock] key.
Press and release the [2) Asterisk] key or the [Minus] key.
Note: The [Asterisk]or [Minus]key must be released within one half
second, otherwise Hotkey activation is canceled, and it has no effect.
Release the [3) Num Lock] key.
The port will immediately switch.4)
On the B022-004-R:
Press and hold down the [1) Num Lock] key.
Press and release the [2) Asterisk] key or the [Minus] key.
Note: The [Asterisk]or [Minus]key must be released within one half
second, otherwise Hotkey activation is canceled, and it has no effect.
Release the [3) Num Lock] key.
The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs on the keyboard will flash in4)
succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit
Hotkey Mode. Enter the number for the desired port (1, 2, 3 or 4).
5.1 Manual Port Selection
5.2 Hotkey Port Selection
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5. Operation (continued)
The KVM Switch’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles through the ports
at regular 5 seconds intervals so that you can monitor the computer activity
without having to take the trouble of switching manually.
Note: While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard and mouse
functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain
normal control of their use.
On the B022-002-KT-R:
Press and hold down both manual port switches on the front of the KVM1)
and hold down for 5 seconds. Auto Scan will be initiated.
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press one of the manual port2)
switches on the front of the KVM.
On the B022-004-R:
Press and hold down the [1) Num Lock] key.
Press and release the [2) Asterisk] key or the [Minus] key.
Note: The [Asterisk]or [Minus]key must be released within one half
second, otherwise Hotkey activation is canceled, and it has no effect.
The [Caps Lock]and [Scroll Lock]LEDs on the keyboard will flash in
succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you
exit Hotkey Mode.
Release the [3) Num Lock] key.
Press and release4) [A].
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press [Esc] or [Spacebar]
to exit Auto Scan Mode. The Port that is active at the time scanning
stops remains active.
5.3 Auto Scan Mode
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5. Operation (continued)
This feature allows you to skip from the currently active Port to the
Previous or Next one with a single keystroke. In contrast to Auto Scan
Mode (which switches Ports at a fixed interval), you can maintain
activation on a particular port for as long or as little as you like.
To activate Skip Mode:
Press and hold down the [1) Num Lock] key.
Press2) and release the [Asterisk] key or the [Minus] key
Note: The [Asterisk]or [Minus]key must be released within one half
second, otherwise Hotkey activation is canceled, and it has no effect.
The Caps Lock and Scroll Lock LEDs on the keyboard will flash in
succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you
exit Hotkey Mode.
Release the [3) Num Lock] key.
Press4) [ ] to skip from the current port to the port that comes before it
(3 to 2; 2 to 1, etc.).
Press5) [ ] to skip from the current port to the port that comes after it (1
to 2; 2 to 3, etc.).
Note: Skip Mode remains in effect until you exit it. You can use [ ]
and [ ] as often as you like. Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions
are suspended— only [ ] and [ ] can be input. You must exit Skip
Mode in order to regain normal control of the console.
Pressing6) [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits both Skip Mode and Hotkey Mode.
5.4 Skip Mode (B022-004-R only)
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5. Operation (continued)
Activate Hotkey mode using the [Num Lock] + [*]; or [Num Lock] + [-]
Hotkey command. Once Hotkey mode is activated, hit the keys in the table
below to perform the corrsponding action.
Combination Function
[Port ID Number] Switches the KVM selection to the
computer that corresponds to that Port ID.
[A] Activates Auto Scan Mode
[ ] Switches the KVM selection from the
current port to the previous port.
[ ] Switches the KVM selection from the
current port to the next port.
[Esc] or [Spacebar] Exits Hot Key, Auto Scan, and Skip Modes.
LED Off Port is not selected
LED On (Steady) Port is selected
LED Flashing Port has been selected in Auto Scan mode
5.5 Hotkey Summary Table (for B022-004-R only)
5.6 LED Display
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B022-002-KT-R B022-004-R
CPU Ports 2 4
Port Selection
Push-Button
Switches;
Hotkeys
Push-Button
Switches; Hotkeys
Connectors CPU 2 x HD15 (F) 4 x HD15 (F)
Console 1 x HD15 (F) 1 x HD15 (F)
LEDs 2 Selected Port
(Green)
4 Selected Port
(Green)
Emulation Keyboard PS/2 PS/2
Mouse PS/2 PS/2
Scan Interval 5 secs. 5 secs.
Operating Temperature 32° F - 122° F 32° F - 122° F
Storage Temperature 4° F - 140° F 4° F - 140° F
Humidity 0 - 80% RH,
Noncondensing
0 - 80% RH,
Noncondensing
Housing Metal Metal
Weight 0.73 lbs. 1.1 lbs.
Dimensions (L x W x H) 4.9 x 3.1 x 1.0 in. 7.9 x 3.1 x 1.0 in.
6. Specifications
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