UPG 173RM17A User manual

UPG173RM17A1URackmount Console
User Guide
Abstract
This guide provides operational guidance for UPG 173RM17A 1U Rackmount Console.
Model Number: 173RM17A
February 5, 2018
Edition: A

UPG Company LLC, 2018
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for UPG products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional
warranty. UPG shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Main components.............................................................................................................................................................5
Rear components.............................................................................................................................................................6
Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Kit contents...............................................................................................................................................................7
Installing the UPG Rackmount Keyboard Monitor KVM Console ............................................................................ 8
Installing Brace Rail Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 9-10
Connecting and routing cables...............................................................................................................................11
Removing the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails ...................................................................................................12
Operational overview ............................................................................................................................13
On-screen display ..................................................................................................................................................14
Launching OSD menu .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Navigating OSD ..............................................................................................................................................14
OSD menu..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Auto Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 14
Brightness/Contrast............................................................................................................................. 14
Image control...............................................................................................................................................15
Input control................................................................................................................................................ 16
Advanced.....................................................................................................................................................16
Factory settings ..................................................................................................................................................17
Language.....................................................................................................................................................17
Information .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Maintenance guidelines..........................................................................................................................................18
Cleaning the monitor ...................................................................................................................................18
Shipping instructions..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Moving a rack with the UPG [173RM17A] 1U Console installed ............................................................................... 19
Regulatory compliance notices ................................................................................................................. 20
Regulatory compliance identification numbers .......................................................................................................20
Federal Communications Commission notice .............................................................................................................. 20
FCC rating label...........................................................................................................................................20
FCC Notice, Class A Equipment....................................................................................................................... 20
FCC Notice, Class B Equipment....................................................................................................................... 20
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only..................................21
Modifications ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Cables ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Canadian notice (Avis Canadian)...........................................................................................................................21
European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................................... 22
Japanese notice ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
BSMI notice ............................................................................................................................................................23
Korean notice ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Chinese notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
China energy regulations .......................................................................................................................................24
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union ..............................................25
Power cord requirement .........................................................................................................................................25
Power cord statement for Japan .............................................................................................................................25

Electrostatic discharge......................................................................................................................... 26
Preventing electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................................ 26
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge............................................................................................... 26

Introduction
Main features
Callout
Feature
Function
1
OSD activation button
•
Launches OSD menus
•
Selects
• Exits menus and OSD
2
OSD scroll up and
down button
Used to scroll in the OSD menu and adjust
functions
3
LCD module
17.3 inch diagonal
4
Scroll lock LED
Lights when Scroll lock is on
5
Cap lock LED
Lights when Cap lock is on
6
Number lock LED
Lights when Number lock is on
7
USB connections
Pass-through to the rear USB 3.0 ports
8
Right pick button
Used to select the option on the right
9
Middle pick button
Used to select the option in the middle
10
Left pick button
Used to select the option on the left
11
Scroll bar
Used to scroll on the monitor
12
Touch Pad
Used to move the cursor on the monitor

Rear connectors
Callout Connectors
1
USB 3.0 pass-through
2
DisplayPort
3
VGA input connector
4
A/C Power connector
5
USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse port
6
Serial firmware port
NOTE: Throughout the User Guide, some views will show more connectors for different model offerings

Installation
Kit contents
Item
Quantity
UPG 173RM173A 1U Rackmount Console
1
M6 screws
2
6-32 screws
5
UPG Adjustable Toolless Rails w/LH/RH slides
2
Cable management arm, power adapter with brace rail
1
Lock plates
2
USB 2.0 cable
1
USB 3.0 cables
2
Video cable
1
Power cords
2
USB cable labels
3
Note: This kit might contain extra hardware.

Installing theUPG 173RM173A 1U Rackmount
Console
1. Align the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails with the holes marked on the rack, and snap them into place.
a. Snap one end of the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rail into the retma rail.
b. Extendtheother half oftheUPG1U AdjustableToollessRailto meettheappropriate rackdepth,and
snap into place.
NOTE: If the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails do not snap into place, be sure that they align with
the holes marked on the rack. The holes marked on the rack must be in the same location for the
front and rear of the rack.

2. Extend the inner slide members until they lock into place.
3. Align the unit with the extended inner slide, and then insert the unit into the rack.

4. From the rear of the rack, slide the brace rail assembly in between the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails.
5. Align the screw holes on the brace rail with the screw holes on the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails.
6 . Using two 6-32 screws, secure the brace rail to the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails.

7. Remove the two 6-32 screws from the rear of the unit.
8. Attach the cable management arm to the rear of the unit with two 6-32 screws.

9. Connect and route the cables through the cable management arm and unit opening.
Installation is complete!
HINT: In some cases, the rack has equipment above and below the specific U space designated for the console. In
that case, on a large table, one can install console on slide/rail asm, install brace rail/CMA asm, attach CMA to
console and route the cables through CMA. At this point, it’s recommended two people pick up the assembly and
slide it in the 1U space from the front. Next, snap the front rails into position and then repeat on back side.

Removing the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rails
1. Locate the spring.
2. Place your hand on the outside of the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rail so that you can move the spring
release.
3. Gently flex the spring release toward the inside of the rack (1) while moving the UPG 1U Adjustable
Toolless Rail in direction shown (2).
Front & Rear
4. Repeat the previous steps for the other UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless Rail.
HINT: In some cases, the rack has equipment above and below the specific U space
designated for the console. In that case, one can install console on slide/rail asm, install
brace rail/CMA asm, attach CMA to console and route the cables through CMA.
NOTE: If you cannot gain access to the spring release from the outside of the UPG 1U Adjustable Toolless
Rails, a tool might be required to unlock the spring release from the inside of the UPG 1U Adjustable
Toolless Rail using a flat screwdriver that fits in the slot.

Operational overview
On-screen display
The buttons (item 1 & 2) are used to operate the UPG 1U Rackmount Console OSD menus.
Callout Component Function
1 OSD activation button
• Launches OSD menu
•
Selects menu options
•
Exits menus and OSD
2 OSD scroll up and down button
Used to scroll in the OSD menu and
adjust the function

Launching OSD menu
To launch the OSD menu:
1. Press the OSD activation button on the front panel. The main menu displays on the screen.
2. To select a menu item, scroll up or down by pressing OSD scroll up and down button.
3. Press the OSD activation button again to select your choice. A second level will expand menu items.
Navigating OSD
To navigate through the OSD menus and functions:
• Use the Up (+) or Down (-) button to scroll through the OSD menu or an OSD sub-menu. The Up (+) and
Down (-) button are also used to adjust or change a function setting.
• Use the OSD activation button to select a sub-menu or a function.
Example:
To exit the OSD menu:
1. Press the Down (-) button to scroll to the Exit function.
2. Press the OSD activation button to select the Exit function and exit the OSD menu.
OSD menu
The OSD menu provides access to display settings and functions, enabling the user to customize the UPG 1U
Rackmount Console display settings.
Auto Configuration
The Auto Configuration option performs four functions automatically:
• Auto Level—Automatically adjusts the black and white levels of the screen
• Auto Position—Automatically adjusts the position of the screen
• Auto Phase—Automatically adjusts the phase
• Auto Clock—Automatically adjusts the output clock per line to match the input
Brightness/Contrast
The Brightness/Contrast option contains the following options:
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Exit sub-menu
Brightness
The Brightness option displays a slider bar to enable the adjustment of the backlight brightness.

Contrast
The Contrast option displays a slider bar to enable the adjustment of the screen contrast. Contrast
adjustments are more discernible when the background is white.
Image control
The Image control option contains the following sub-menu:
• Display Resolution Mode
a. Fill
b. Aspect
c. 1:1
d. Current Mode
e. Recommended Mode
f. Exit Sub-menu
• Horizontal position
• Vertical position
• Clock
• Phase
• Exit sub-menu
Horizontal position
The H position option displays a slider bar to enable the adjustment of the screen horizontal position.
The center of the bar is obtained from the factory-preset value for Horizontal Position. At value=MIN, the
selection of + positioning response might vary between XGA and FHD panels. This is caused by physical
limitations at MIN OSD placement.
Vertical position
The V position option displays a slider bar to enable the adjustment of the screen's vertical position.
The center of the bar is obtained from the factory-preset value for Vertical Position.
Clock
Phase
The Clock option displays a slider bar to enable the adjustment of the Horizontal Clocks.
The Phase option displays a slider bar to enable the adjustment of the analog signals phase.
DisplayPort will automatically be displayed on UPG KVM Console

Input control
The Input control option enables the user to select graphics manually from one of the two sources. The
following options are available in the Input control menu list:
VGA
DP
Exit sub-menu
Note: DisplayPort has priority over VGA. So, if DisplayPort is hot plugged when VGA is running, DisplayPort
will take priority and graphics from DisplayPort will automatically be displayed on UPG 1U Rackmount
Console screen.
Advanced
The Advanced option provides access to the following options:
• OSD settings menu
• Exit sub-menu
OSD settings
The OSD settings option provides access to the following options:
• Lock OSD settings
Yes

No
• Timeout
• V position
• H position
• Exit sub-menu
Lock OSD settings
The Lock OSD settings option locks or unlocks the OSD settings.
Timeout
The Timeout option displays a slider bar at the right side of the OSD display to enable the adjustment of OSD
timeout. The timeout ranges from 5 to 60 seconds with 1-second intervals. The default setting is 10 seconds.
Vertical position
The V position option enables the location of the OSD window to move up or down on the screen.
Horizontal position
The H position option enables the location of the OSD window to move left or right on the screen.

Factory settings
The Factory settings option enables the user to set the UPG 173RM17A back to its original factory settings.
The following options are available in the Factory settings menu list:
• Yes
• No
• Exit sub-menu
Language
The Language option allows the user to change the language in which the menu options are displayed. The
following languages are available:
• English
• Japanese
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Simple Chinese
Information
The Information option provides the following unit information:
• Console Description
a. Console Part Number
b. Console Serial Number
c. Console UUID
d. Exit sub-menu
• SW Version
• Exit sub-menu

Maintenance
Maintenance guidelines
To protect your unit from overheating and other types of damage:
• Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this unit, as indicated on the marking label
and back plate.
• If an extension cord or power strip is used, be sure that the cord or strip is rated for the product. Also,
be sure that the total ampere ratings of all products plugged into the extension cord or power strip do
not exceed 80% of the extension cord or power strip ampere ratings limit.
• Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. The overall system load
must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, do not allow the load to
exceed 80% of the power strip input rating.
• Install the unit near an outlet that you can reach easily. Disconnect the unit by grasping the plug firmly
and pulling it from the outlet. Do not disconnect the plug by pulling the cord.
• Disconnect the unit from the wall before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Slots and openings in the monitor are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. Do not push objects of any kind into these slots or openings.
• Do not drop the unit or place it on an unstable surface.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not step on the cord.
• Keep the unit in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat, and moisture. Keep the monitor
away from high-capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields.
• Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. If the unit is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact
your UPG authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Cleaning the monitor
To clean the display:
1. Turn off and unplug the unit.
2. Dust the panel by wiping the screen with a soft, clean cloth.
If the screen requires additional cleaning, use any anti-static LCD screen cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile substance to clean the
monitor screen or cabinet. These chemicals might damage the monitor. Never use water to clean
an LCD screen.

Shipping instructions
Keep the original packing box in a storage area in case you must move or ship your UPG 1U Rackmount
Console.
Moving a rack with the UPG 173RM17A Console
installed
When moving the UPG 1U Rackmount Console installed in a rack, UPG recommends that you install the lock
plates (L & R), included in your kit, on each side of the unit and rack.
To install lock plates:
1. Slide lock plate into the slot on side of unit.
2. Insert one M6 screw through the hole on the lock plate, and thread into rail.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the other lock plate.