VPI VOPEX-2P User manual

MAN052 Rev 4/14/2004
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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE
VOPEX-2P
Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Splitter
Materials included with this kit:
•VOPEX-2P KVM Splitter Unit
•VEXT-6 6' VGA Monitor cable
•Two VKINT-6-MM 6' Keyboard and Mouse Cables
INTRODUCTION
The VOPEX-2P KVM Splitter enables the control of one PS/2 CPU through two separate PS/2 keyboards, mice, and VGA
monitors. Each user is able to have complete control of a CPU, provided they don't try to access it at the same time. While the
user access is controlled by four (4) separate modes of operation, both user monitors will show the same image at all times.
LIMITATION
•Does not support hot-plugging of devices.
INSTALLATION
First
Turn OFF power to CPU and monitor(s).
Monitor Connection
1. Disconnect the monitor cable at the CPU and reconnect it to the "U1" monitor port on the VOPEX-2P.
2. Connect the male 15HD connector end of the VEXT-6 into the CPU’s video port.
3. Connect the female 15HD connector end of the VEXT-6 into the "VIDEO" port on the VOPEX-2P.
4. Plug a second monitor (or optional VEXT-xx extension cable) into the "U2" monitor port on the VOPEX-2P.
Note: "xx" in VEXT-xx indicates the length of the cable in feet. Many lengths are available. Contact your VPI
salesperson or visit us at our website at http://www.vpi.us for details.
Mouse Connection
1. Disconnect the mouse at the CPU and reconnect it to the green "U1" mouse port on the VOPEX-2P.
2. Connect one male 6 pin miniDIN end of a VKINT-6-MM cable into the mouse port on the CPU.
3. Connect the other male 6 pin miniDIN connector of the same cable to green "CPU" mouse port on the VOPEX-2P.
4. Connect a second mouse (or optional PS/2 extension cable VKEXT-xx) to the green "U2" mouse port on the VOPEX-2P.
Keyboard Connection
1. Disconnect the keyboard at the CPU and reconnect the
keyboard to the purple "U1" keyboard port on the
VOPEX-2P.
2. Connect one male 6 pin miniDIN end of the second
VKINT-6-MM cable to the keyboard port on the CPU.
3. Connect the other male 6 pin miniDIN connector of the
same cable to the purple "CPU" keyboard port on the
VOPEX-2P.
4. Connect a second keyboard (or optional PS/2 extension
cable VKEXT-xx) to the purple "U2" keyboard port on the
VOPEX-2P.
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VPI VIDEO
PRODUCTS
INCORPORATED
Aurora,Ohio 44202

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Power-Up
Turn ON power to CPU and monitors.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Each unit is 5.25”W x 4.25”D x 1.6”H
Power: Powered by connected CPU
Connections: 15HD VGA & SGA compatible
6 pin miniDIN keyboard and mouse connectors
MODE SELECTION:
The VOPEX-2P comes equipped with four (4) modes of operation. To toggle between modes, depress the MODE button once
each time a mode change is desired. The VOPEX-2P will cycle through the 4 modes of operation, then return to the first mode (1
to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 1). The following table depicts the 4 operations available for operation.
MODE DESCRIPTION INDICATOR LEDS
1- DELAY First user with active device gets control of CPU.
Second user is "Locked out" until after 5 seconds
of no activity from first user.
2- USER 1 "USER 1" has sole access. "USER 2" is locked
out.
3- USER 2 "USER 2" has sole access. "USER 1" is locked
out.
4- INSTANTANEOUS Same as "DELAY" mode except that the delay is
only 2 seconds rather than 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Keyboard error Check cable connections on CPU and VOPEX-2P
Mouse not working Check cable connections on CPU and VOPEX-2P
Monochrome on VIDEO OUT 1 port No ID bits – call VPI immediately
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The warranty period on this product (parts and labor) is one (1) year from date of purchase. Please contact Video Products Inc at
[phone] or [phone] for information regarding repairs and / or returns. A return authorization is required for all
repairs / returns.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2004 by Video Products Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written consent of Video Products Inc, 1275 Danner Dr •Aurora OH, 44202
CHANGES
The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Video Products Inc reserves the right to
make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
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SERIAL NO: _____________________ DATE: _____________________ INSPECTED BY: _________________
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