Advantech RMD 1150 User Manual

RMD-1150 series  
1U Rackmount display  
Industrial PC chassis  
User’s manual  
A Message to the Customer  
Advantech customer services  
Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting  
specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and  
demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether  
your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or  
the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will  
provide the reliability and ease of operation for which the name  
Advantech has come to be known.  
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to  
Advantech’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit  
of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.  
Technical support  
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So if you run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the  
most frequently asked questions, you can easily find answers in  
your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot  
more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.  
So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the  
answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your  
problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our  
dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you  
need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most  
problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over  
the phone.  
In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech  
engineers every business day. We are always ready to give advice  
on application requirements or specific information on the  
installation and operation of any of our products.  
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1.1 Safety Instructions, disclaimer,  
and warranty  
Note: Read these instructions. Save these instructions for  
later use.  
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not  
use liquid cleaners or aerosols cleaners. Use a damp cloth for  
cleaning.  
3. Do not use this product near water.  
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.  
The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.  
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are  
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be  
placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in  
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.  
6.This product should be operated from the type of power  
indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure of the  
power available, consult your dealer or local power company.  
7.This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a  
plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a  
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician  
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not destroy the grounding-  
type plug.  
8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate  
this product where persons will walk on the cord.  
9. If an extension cord is used with this product, ensure that the  
total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the  
extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere  
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rating. Also ensure that the total of all products plugged into  
the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or  
short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric  
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
11 .Do not attempt to service this product by yourself, as opening  
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage  
points or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel.  
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified sevice personnel under the following conditions:  
a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
b.If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d.If the product does not operate normally when the operating  
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment  
of other controls may result in damage and will often  
requir extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
product to normal operation.  
e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,  
indicating a need for service.  
14. If rack-mount equipment is used with this product, make sure  
to address the following :  
(1) Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature--- If installed in a  
closed or multi-unit rack assembly ,the operating ambient  
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room  
ambient.Therefore,consideration should be given to installing the  
equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s  
maximum rated ambient temperature  
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(2) Reduced Air Flow--- Installation of the equipment in a rack  
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe  
operation of the equipment is not compromised.  
(3) Mechanical Loading--- Mounting of the equipment in the rack  
should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to  
uneven mechanical loading.  
(4) Circuit overloading--- Consideration should be given to the  
connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect  
that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection  
and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment  
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.  
(5)Reliable Grounding--- Reliable grounding of rack-mounted  
equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be  
given to supply connections other than direct connections to the  
branch circuit.  
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1.2 Introduction  
RMD switch family specifications:  
Specifications  
RMD-1150F-8  
RMD-1150KM  
User port number  
2
8
1
Computer port  
number  
1
Cascade control  
PC number  
Up to 64  
N/A  
Yes  
N/A  
On-screen display  
(OSD)  
Yes  
8
Front panel button  
control  
Hot plug-and-play  
Hot-key control  
Rack-mount kit  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
N/A  
N/A  
RMK08  
Automatic scan  
interval  
3, 8, 15, 30  
seconds  
N/A  
N/A  
Programmable  
scan pattern  
Yes  
Cable length (Max)  
30 m (100ft) at CONSOLE. 30 m (100ft)  
at PC ports  
VGA  
1600 x 1200, DDC2B  
KeyboardComputer  
mouse  
connectorMonitor  
PS/2PS/2, serial (with adapter)HD-DB-  
15 male  
KeyboardConsole  
mouse  
connectorMonitor  
PS/2PS/2HD-DB-15 female  
4 cables 1.8 m  
1 cable 1.8 m  
4 cables 1.0 m  
VGA Cable  
H x W x D  
(mm)(inch)size  
44 x 436 x 180 mm 44 x 436 x 180 mm  
(1.7 x 17.2 x 7.0 (1.7 x 17.2 x 7.0  
inches), 1 U height inches), 1 U height  
Power supply (min)  
12 V DC, 4 A  
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Two-Console 15.0" TFT LCD display Switch  
The advanced multi-access RMD switch and RMD-1150F-8  
enables you to control multiple computers from one or two  
locations respectively. There is no interface card or software to  
configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between  
the RMD switch and your computers. Operation is as simple as  
entering a hot-key command and navigating through the user-  
friendly on-screen menu. RMD-1150F-8 switches 8 IBM-  
compatible computers and up to 64 IBM-compatible computers  
that are cascaded. The RMD switch is independent of the  
computer operating system.  
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu  
The RMD switch with built-in OSD control, you can name your  
computers, switch to a computer from a list, configure settings  
with easy-to-use menus, view the name of the selected computer  
on-screen with a programmable time interval. The OSD displays  
the system status throughout this operation.  
Automatic Mouse Conversion  
The RMD switch allows you to connect computers with PS/2 or  
serial mouse ports (using adapters) and control the computers  
from internal mouse pad or one PS/2 mouse. The RMD switch  
automatically identifies the mouse and switches to proper mouse  
protocol.  
High Video Quality  
RMD-1150F-8 offers two consoles to display and control the  
computer that you connected. External console support provides  
VGA resolution up to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz without any  
degradation and built-in console support 15.0" LCD display at  
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz. Advanced VGA circuit design guarantees  
smooth, flicker-free switching from one computer to the other at  
distances up to 100 ft (30 m)* at both Console and PC sides.  
* Tested with high-quality UL2919-rated, low-loss and shielded  
cables  
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1.2.1 Features  
• Supports both PS/2 and serial mouse  
• Cascade configuration expands system capability  
• Auto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially  
• Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro)  
• Hot-key functions allow easy computer access  
• Keyboard states automatically saved and restored when  
switching computers  
• Operating system independent, transparent to all applications  
• Plug and play system configuration  
• Keyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time  
• High VGA resolution 1600 x 1200 for external console  
• DDC2B compatible  
• Standard 19" rack mount design  
1.2.2 Extra Features for On screen display for  
KVM switch  
• Assign computers with unique and meaningful names  
• Identify and select computers by the names  
• Programmable scan filters unused computers  
• Store system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory  
• Password security locks computer from unauthorized access  
• Gain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface  
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1.2.3 More features for multi-access  
• Manage multiple computers from two locations (RMD-1150F-8  
only)  
• Different console access, one by internal touch-pad, or external,  
may have different types of mouse i.e. generic PS/2 mouse and  
scroll mouse.  
• Selectable User Timeout  
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1.3 Configurations  
RMD-1150F-8 supports 8 computers. For applications with a large  
number of computers, RMD-1150F-8 can be cascaded to another  
model of RMD-1150F-8’s family in a Master/slave configuration to  
support up to 64 computers.  
Single RMD Switch Configuration  
In case you need to use multi-access to manage your computer  
systems, connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a VGA multi-  
sync monitor directly to the RMD-1150F-8's external CONSOLE  
port. Then, connect multiple sets of keyboard, mouse and monitor  
cables to the "PC x" ports of the RMD-1150F-8, as shown in figure  
1.  
Figure 1-1: Single RMD-1150F-8 configuration  
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Note:  
Throughout this manual, RMD-1150F-8 is the  
Master that has a physical keyboard, mouse and  
monitor connected to its CONSOLE port. Slave is  
a RMD-1150F-8 KVM switch family that has its  
CONSOLE port connected to a RMD-1150F-8's  
"PC x" port. Slave only exists in cascade  
configuration.  
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1.4 Installation  
External Device Connection  
The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a RMD  
switch CONSOLE must be capable of synchronizing with the  
computer's video signal. If you are uncertain about the monitor  
type, please consult the monitor user's manual. Connect a PS/2  
mouse and a keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse  
and a keyboard respectively as shown in figure 2.  
NOTE: Only a PS/2 mouse can be connected to the  
CONSOLE mouse port. The RMD-1150F -8's automatic  
mouse conversion system allows you to connect computers  
using serial mouse and control the computers from one PS/2  
mouse.  
DC 12 V, 2.9 A  
Figure1- 2: RMD-1150F-8 console connection  
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Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers  
using a PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard  
cables to the RMD-1150F8's connectors marked with a mouse and  
keyboard respectively, as shown in figure 3.  
Figure 1- 3: RMD-1150F-8 computer connection  
For computers using a serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-  
DIN-6 adapter to the computer mouse port, then use PS/2 cables to  
connect the mouse to the RMD switch, see figure 4. Connect the  
computer's monitor cable to the HD-DB-15 VGA connector.  
Repeat above steps for all remaining computers to be connected to  
the RMD switch.  
PC with PS/2 mouse  
Figure 1-4: Adapter and serial mouse connection  
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Initial Power-Up  
Make sure all computers and RMD switch are powered down  
during installation. You must power up the RMD switch before  
turning on any other devices.  
• For single RMD switch:  
1. Apply a power adapter to the RMD switch.  
2. Turn on computers.  
• For cascade:  
1. Apply a power adapter to the switch.  
2. Apply power adapters to all Slaves.  
3. Turn on computers.  
Note:You may hot plug additional powered-down computer  
and Slave without turning existing RMD-1150F-8 or computer  
off after initial power up.  
• Replace RMD-1150 External Console Devices  
You can replace a faulty external keyboard or mouse of the RMD-  
1150 switch CONSOLE port at any time without powering down  
the RMD switch, as long as your computers are booted with  
proper device driver for the new device.  
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1.5 Operation (OSD (On-Screen-Display)  
Operation For KVM Switch)  
Figure 1-5: KVM portion OSD screen illustration  
1.5.1 Introduction  
By hitting the left <CTRL> key twice within two seconds, you may  
see the 'Hotkey Menu' if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by  
hitting the left <CTRL> key three times within two seconds, you  
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will see a 'KVM MENU' screen showing a list of the computers  
with corresponding channel addresses, names and status, see  
figure 5.  
The channel address of the currently selected computer is  
displayed in red to the right of the OSD title 'KVM MENU'. The  
color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for  
selection, or the color is white as it has no power. OSD menu  
updates the color when it is activated. Use the <UP> and  
<DOWN> arrow keys to highlight a computer and the <ENTER>  
key to select it. Or, you may press <ESCAPE> to exit OSD and  
remove the OSD menu from the display; the status window returns  
to the display and indicates the currently selected computer or  
operating status.  
A triangle mark!! to the right of a name indicates the port is  
cascaded to a Slave; the number at the left of the triangle mark  
shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8!!for KNV108.  
<ENTER> key brings you one level down and another screen pops  
up listing the names of the computers on that Slave. The name of  
the Slave will be shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu.  
It is useful to group computers and still be able to see the group  
name.  
An eye mark " to the right of a name indicates the computer is  
selected to be monitored in Scan mode. In OSD, this mark can be  
switched on or off by function key <F2>.  
Press <ESCAPE> key to exit OSD and to return to the selected  
computer; the computer name is also shown on the screen.  
1.5.2 Function key <F1>  
To edit name entry of a computer or a Slave. First, use the <UP>  
and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight a channel then press <F1>  
followed by name entry. Valid characters are 'A'~'Z', '0'~'9' and the  
dash character. Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase  
ones. Press <BACKSPACE> to delete a letter one at a time. Non-  
volatile memory stores all name entries until you change, even if  
the unit is powered down.  
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1.5.3 Function key <F2>  
To switch the eye mark " of a computer on or off. First, use the  
<UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F2> to  
switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type is 'Ready PC +"', only  
the power-on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed  
sequentially in Scan mode.  
1.5.4 Function key <F3>  
To lock a device (a computer or a Slave) from unauthorized  
access, use Security. Security is effective for only one device (a  
computer or a Slave). To lock a device, use the <UP> and  
<DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F3>. Now, enter  
up to 4 characters ('A'~'Z', '0'~'9, '-') followed by <ENTER> as new  
password. A Security-enabled device is marked with a “lock  
symbol” following its channel number. To permanently disable the  
security function from a locked device, highlight it, press <F3>  
then enter the password.  
If you want to access the locked device temporarily, simply  
highlight it and press <ENTER>, the OSD will ask you for the  
password. After entering correct password, you are allowed to  
use the device. This device is automatically re-locked once you  
switch to another one. During Scan mode, OSD skips the  
security-enabled device.  
Note: Only one device (a computer or a Slave) can be locked  
by this function at a time.  
Note!: If you forget the password, the only way to  
permanently disable the security function is to remove  
all possible power sources from the RMD-1150F-8. You  
will need to turn off all computers and unplug the RMD  
switch power adapters, then restart everything.  
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1.5.5 Function key <F4>  
More functions are available by hitting <F4>. A new screen pops  
up displaying more functions as described below. Most of them  
are marked with a triangle (#) indicating there are options to  
choose from. Using the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys, select  
the functions and press <ENTER>. Available options will be  
shown in the middle of the screen. Again, using the <UP> and  
<DOWN> arrow keys to view options then press <ENTER> to  
select it. You can press <ESCAPE> to exit at any time.  
Auto Scan  
In this mode, the RMD-1150F-8 automatically switches from one  
power-on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval.  
During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the  
selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or  
mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops; it then  
resumes with the next computer in sequence. To abort the Auto  
Scan mode, press the left <CTRL> twice. Scan Type and Scan Rate  
set the scan pattern. Scan Type (<F4>:More\Scan Type)  
determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected.  
Scan Rate (<F4>:More\Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a  
computer is selected before selecting the next one.  
Manual Scan  
Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard  
control. Scan Type (<F4>:More\Scan Type) determines if scanned  
computers must also be eye mark selected. Press the up arrow key  
(") to select the previous computer and the down arrow key (#) to  
select the next computer. Press any other key to abort the Manual  
Scan mode.  
Audio Stick  
An optional multimedia module can be linked to the back of each  
RMD switch for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals.  
There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to  
'On', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to  
'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection.  
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It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer's audio  
signal while operating other computers. The non-volatile memory  
stores the Audio Stick setting.  
Scan Type  
Ready PC +": In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye  
mark selected computers.  
Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers. The  
non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting.  
Scan Rate  
Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode.  
The options are 3 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds and 30  
seconds. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting.  
Keyboard Speed  
RMD switch offers a keyboard typematic setting that overrides  
the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows. Available speed  
options are Low, Middle, Fast and Faster as 10, 15, 20 and 30  
characters/sec respectively. The non-volatile memory stores the  
Keyboard Speed setting.  
Hotkey Menu  
When you hit the left <CTRL> key twice within two seconds, the  
"Hotkey Menu" appears displaying a list of hot-key commands if  
the option is On. The 'Hotkey Menu' can be turned Off if you  
prefer not to see it when the left <CTRL> key is hit twice. The  
non-volatile memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting.  
CH Display  
Auto Off: After you select a computer, the channel address and  
name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then  
disappear automatically.  
Always On: The channel address and name of a selected computer  
and/or OSD status displayed on the screen all the time. The non-  
volatile memory stores the CH Display setting.  
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Position  
The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD status  
displayed on screen during operation. The actual display position  
shifts due to different VGA resolution, the higher the resolution  
the higher the display position. The non-volatile memory stores  
the Position setting.UL as Upper Left, UR as Upper Right,LL as  
Lower Left, LR as Lower Right. MI as MIddle.  
1.5.6 ESC  
To exit the OSD, press the <ESCAPE> key.  
1.5.7 Hot-key commands  
The Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a  
computer, to activate computer scan, etc. The RMD switch  
interprets keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-key  
sequence starts with two left <CTRL> keystrokes followed by one  
or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch  
beep for correct hot-key command; otherwise, one low-pitch beep  
for error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the  
selected computer.  
The short form hot-key menu can be turned on as an OSD function  
(<F4>:more\Hotkey Menu) every time the left <CTRL> key is  
pressed twice.  
L-CTRL: is the <CTRL> key located at the left side of the  
keyboard.  
1~8: are the number keys '1' ~ '8' at the upper row of the keyboard.  
Note: Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard.  
• To select a computer by hot-key command, you must know its  
channel address, which is determined by the RMD switch  
connection. For a computer connected to the RMD switch, its  
address is represented by the PC port label (1~8). For a computer  
connected to a Slave, two characters represent its address. The  
first character is the channel address of the RMD switch unit (1~8)  
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and the second one is the channel address of the Slave (1~8).  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 7  
Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the RMD switch.  
Left Ctrl + left Ctrl + 6 + C  
Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to  
port 6 of the RMD switch.  
• To start Auto Scan, automatically scan power-on computers one  
by one at a fixed interval:  
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F 1  
When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it  
suspends the scanning till activity stops; it then resumes with the  
next computer in sequence. The length of the Auto Scan interval  
(Scan Rate) is adjustable, see below. To abort the Auto Scan  
mode, press the left Ctrl key twice.  
Note: Scan Type determines whether eye mark is  
necessary during Auto Scan.  
• Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth  
between power-on computers.  
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F2  
Press "$or $#$to select the previous or the next computer in  
sequence. And, press any other key to abort the Manual Scan.  
Note:ScanType determines whether eye mark is necessary  
during Manual Scan.  
• To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to  
the next computer in  
Auto Scan:  
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F3  
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The RMD switch sends one to four beeps indicating scan  
intervals of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively.  
• To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec), this setting  
over-rides that of BIOS and any operating system:  
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F4  
The RMD switch generates 1 to 4 beeps corresponding to 10, 15,  
20 and 30 characters/sec respectively.  
• Audio Stick  
An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each  
RMD-1150F-8 for selecting microphone and stereo speaker  
signals. There are two options for Audio Stick:  
ON and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection follows computer  
selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops following  
computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen to a particular  
computer's audio signal while operating other computers.  
left Ctrl + left Ctrl + F5  
The RMD-1150F-8 generates 1 or 2 beeps corresponding to On  
and Off respectively.  
1.6 OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation  
For LCD Monitor  
The monitor control functions are located on the bottom side of  
the panel. They are shown in the figure below and described in the  
following paragraphs.  
Key Definition  
1. MENU:  
Use the key to select the desired adjustment item .  
2. ADJUST +/-SWITCH:  
Use the key to change the value for optimal viewing.  
3. POWER SWITCH:  
Use the power switch to turn ON or OFF power. We  
recommend turning your system power on first, then the  
LCD monitor.  
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4. POWER STAND-BY MODE LED:  
Show LCD system in the power stand-by model.  
5. Power on LED:  
Show LCD system in the power on model.  
The Control Key Description  
1.MENU:  
2. DOWN:  
3. UP :  
Press any key to MENU  
Move to the next item  
Move to the previous item  
Increment control  
4. +:  
5. - :  
Decrement control  
6. LCD POWER :  
Power Switch  
7. -/+SIMULTANEOUSLY: Hot Key for Auto Adjusting  
Figure 1-6: LCD monitor portion OSD screen illustration  
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BRIGHTNESS :  
Adjust the backlight bulb intensity showing on the screen  
by pressing "+"or"-"  
CONTRAST:  
The operation is the same as the brightness by way of  
adjusting "+ " or "-" to change the brightness value  
HORIZONTALPOSITION:  
Push to move the screen to the left or right  
VERTICALPOSITION:  
Push to move the screen up or down  
H-SCALING:  
Push to increase or decrease the Horizontal screen size (not  
available)  
AUTOADJUSTMENT:  
Press "+" or "-" to move the AUTO adjustment, find the  
optimal.  
COLORTEMPERATURE:  
Adjust "+" or "-"to get the best color optimization  
• 9300K: Push to set monitor for the CIE coordinate 9300  
color temperature  
• 6500K: Push to set monitor for the CIE coordinate 6500  
color temperature  
• USER: Self defined color temperature(default)  
REDGAIN:  
Push to adjust"+" or "-" the screen red gain  
GREENGAIN:  
Push to adjust"+" or "-" the screen green gain  
BLUEGAIN:  
Push to adjust "+" or "- " the screen blue gain  
OSD H POSITION:  
Press "+" or "-" to move the OSD location to left or right  
hand side.  
OSD V POSITION:  
Press "+" or "-" to move the OSD location to up or down.  
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OSDTIMER:  
Press "+" or "-" to adjust the OSD Showing time.  
GAMMAON/OFF:  
Press "+" or "-"to ON/OFF  
XII  
RECALL:  
Push adjust "+" or "-" to RECALL the default  
SPEAKER:  
Audio Volume(optional)  
CHANNELSELECTION:  
Press to "+" or "-" select the VGA, S-Video and Video  
mode  
OSD EXIT: (for maintenance use)  
Press "+" or "-" to execute  
EXIT  
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1.7 Cascaded Configuration  
1.7.1 General  
Note: Before connecting a device (a computer or a Slave) to  
the RMD-1150F-8, you must turn off the device. The RMD-  
1150F-8 must also have equal or more 'PC x' ports than that  
of the Slave.  
The ports labeled "PC 1"~"PC 8" can be connected to either a  
computer or a Slave's CONSOLE port, as shown in figure 8. A  
power adapter with DC 12V/3.5A output rating must be connected  
to the RMD-1150F-8, it supply either LCD display and switch to  
work.  
External  
Figure 1-7: Cascaded 8-port RMD-1150F-8  
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For system check by OSD  
After connection completes, you should re-activate the KVM  
portion OSD menu to check if the RMD-1150F-8 recognizes the  
Slaves. A triangle mark (!) is placed to the right of the channel  
name indicating the port is connected to a Slave not a computer.  
A number to the left of the triangle mark indicates the Slave model,  
i.e. 8!for KNV108 or KNV108D.  
Change Configuration while Running  
Devices at any 'PC x' port can be changed at any time after initial  
power-up. If you change any one of the "PC 1" to "PC 8" ports  
connection from a computer to a Slave or vice versa, or replace the  
devices of a port; the OSD will update this change the next time it  
is activated.  
Note: Any new device, a computer or a Slave, must be  
turned off before it is connected to the RMD-1150F-8.  
1.7.2 Operation  
On power up, the RMD-1150F-8 is in Idle mode broadcasting VGA  
signal from the selected computer and detecting for keyboard and  
mouse activity. No matter internal or external keyboard or mouse  
activity is detected, the RMD-1150F-8 immediately disables the  
other CONSOLE from accessing the computer. In the mean time,  
keyboard LEDs (Num/Caps/Scroll Lock) of the other CONSOLE  
start to flash as its access is denied and the monitor is blocked  
from VGA signal for security reason. After the user has finished  
his operation for a period of time (i.e., User Timeout), the multi-  
access RMD Switch returns to Idle mode. User Timeout has four  
options, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec and HOLD. Select HOLD when you  
plan to access the RMD-1150F-8 for a long time. Pressing the  
<Scroll Lock> twice forces the RMD-1150F-8 return to Idle mode  
immediately regardless of the User Timeout setting.  
The User Timeout is available in the OSD menu by pressing the  
Function key <F4>, under the sub-menu More.  
Note: Keyboard Speed option is not available for multi-access  
models.  
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The LCD Products listed on this document are not suitable for use  
of aerospace equipment, submarine cables, nuclear reactor control  
system and life support systems. If customers intend to use these  
LCD products for above application or not listed in "Standard" as  
follows, please contact our sales people in advance.  
Standard: Computer, Office equipment, Communication equipment,  
Test and Measurement equipment, Machine tool, Industrial robot,  
Audio and Visual equipment, Other consumer products.  
Cleaning the Monitor  
1.Make sure the monitor is turned off.  
2.Never spray or pour any liquid directly onto the screen or case.  
3.Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes  
dust and other particles.  
4.The display area is highly prone to scratching. Do not use  
ketene type material (ex. Acetone), Ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl  
acid or Methyl chloride to clear the panel. It might permanently  
damage the panel.  
5.If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-  
alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and  
wipe the screen  
6.Don't let water or oil penetrate the monitor. If the droplets are  
kept for a long time, Staining and discoloration may occur.  
Disclaimer  
Advantech does not recommend the use of any ammonia or  
alcohol-based cleaners on the monitor screen or case. Some  
chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or  
case of the monitor. Advantech will not be liable for damage  
resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaner.  
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1.8 Troubleshooting  
Note:Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that  
keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle  
the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when  
connected to RMD-1150 switch.  
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Symtoms  
Possible causes  
Solutions  
No OSD screen  
-No power to RMD  
switch.  
-Loose monitor  
connection  
-Monitor not multi-sync  
-Establish power by  
turning on computers,  
wait, press left CTRL  
keys several times.  
-Reconnect monitor.  
-Use multi-sync monitor  
Horizontal blinking lines  
appears in LCD  
-Incorrect resolution.  
-Incorrect V-Frequency  
-Adjust to 1024x 768  
resolution.  
-Adjust to different V-  
Frequency (Hz)  
Keyboard error on boot  
-Loose keyboard  
connection  
.Make sure keyboard  
cables areWell seated  
RMD switch slave does  
not work  
.Improper installation  
procedures  
-Make sure slave's  
CONSOLE is connected  
to RMD switch PC 1~  
PC 8 port.  
-Remove any possible  
power supply to the  
slave (unplug all cables),  
before connecting it to  
the RMD-1150F-8  
Keyboard strokes  
shifted  
-The computer was in  
shifted state when last  
switched  
-Press both SHIFT keys  
The?and ? keys do not  
work in Manual Scan  
-All PCs are off or only  
one PC is turned on.  
-Scan mode works for  
power-on computers  
only.Scan type is eye  
mark selected but no  
PC is eye mark  
-Turn computers on.  
-Press any other key to  
abort Manual Scan  
mode.  
-Set proper Scan type in  
OSD and determine  
which PCs are eye mark  
selected, do it in OSD.  
selected in OSD.  
Auto Scan does not  
switch PC and RMD  
switch beeps from time  
to time  
-All PCs are off or only  
one PC is turned on.  
-Scan mode works for  
power-on computers  
only.  
-Scan type is eye mark  
selected but no power-  
up PC is eye mark  
selected in OSD.  
-Turn on computer  
-Set proper Scan Type  
in OSD and determine  
which PCs are eye mark  
selected, do it in OSD.  
-Press left CTRL key  
twice to abort Auto Scan  
mode.  
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Symtoms  
Possible causes  
Solutions  
Double OSD images at  
cascade configuration  
.Improper slave  
connection procedure.  
-Remove any possible  
power supply to the  
Slave (unplug all  
cables), before  
connecting it to the RMD  
switch.  
OSD menu is not at the  
proper position  
.OSD menu has fixed  
resolution and its size  
varies due to computer  
VGA resolution  
-Use  
<F4>:More\Position to  
select UL or UR. OSD  
menu may appear near  
the middle of the screen  
when LL or LR is  
selected.  
changes.  
Computer can not use  
serial mouse  
.Loose mouse  
adapter.Incorrect mouse adapter to computer's  
.Secure the mouse  
adapter  
COM port.Use only the  
mouse adapter comes  
with the unit  
Can not select a  
computer connected to  
a slave  
.Improper RMD switch  
unit connection.Improper PC1~PC8 can be  
slave unit  
.Only RMD switch ports  
connected to  
connection.Too many  
levels of slaves  
slaves..Connect slave  
CONSOLE port to  
PC1~PC8 ports of the  
RMD switch..Only one  
level of slave units is  
allowed. Pop up OSD  
again to check if RMD-  
1150F-8 recognizes the  
slave connection. Look  
for triangle mark and the  
number before it.  
The RMD switch fails to  
function occasionally.  
.Computers do not  
supply enough power.  
.Make sure a power  
adapter with minimum of  
12 V 4 A output rating is  
firmly connected to the  
power jack.  
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Condition  
Checkpoint  
Picture doesn't appear.  
-Check to make sure the signal cable  
is firmly seated in the socket  
-Check to see if the computer system  
Power is ON  
-Check that the brightness control is at  
the appropriate position, not at the  
minimum.  
-Turn off your monitor. Hold down +  
and - Simultaneously while turning on  
your monitor. This will reset your  
monitor and " all mode reset" Will  
appear.  
Screen isn't synchronized.  
-Check to make sure the signal cable  
is firmly seated in the socket.  
-Check that the output level matches  
the input level of your computer.  
-Make sure the signal timings of the  
computer system are within the  
specification of the monitor.  
-If your computer were working with a  
CRT monitor, you should check the  
current signal timing and shut down  
your computer before you connect the  
VGA Cable to this monitor.  
Screen isn't centered.  
Adjust the H-position, and V-position,  
or perform the Auto adjustment.  
Screen is too bright (too dark).  
Check if the brightness or contrast  
control is at the appropriate position,  
not at the Maximum (Minimum)  
Screen shakes or waves.  
-Moving all of objects which emit a  
magnetic field such as motor or  
transformer, away from the monitor.  
-Check if the specific voltage is  
applied.  
-Check if the signal timing of the  
computer system is within the  
specification of monitor.  
If you can't troubleshoot using this chart, stop using your monitor and contact  
Advantech technical support.  
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Compatible modes:  
The display has been designed to be compatible with a variety of  
computers. The Table below describes the display timing of the  
compatible modes.  
Input mode  
XGA  
Resolution  
1024X768  
800X600  
640X480  
640X400  
640X350  
720X400  
832X624  
Zoom to 1024X768  
1:1  
SVGA  
HQ scale up  
HQ scale up  
Scale up  
VGA  
DOS(TEXT)  
DOS(EGA)  
TEXT  
Scale up  
Scale up  
MAC  
HQ scale up  
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Resolution Modes:  
Resolution  
640x350  
Mode  
H-Freq.(KHz)  
31.47  
24.82  
31.47  
31.47  
35  
V-Freq.(Hz)  
Model 1  
Model 2  
Model 3  
Model 4  
Model 5  
Model 6  
Model 7  
Model 8  
Model 9  
Model 10  
Model 11  
Model 12  
Model 13  
Model 14  
Model 15  
Model 16  
Model 17  
Model 18  
Model 19  
Model 20  
Model 21  
Model 22  
Model 23  
70  
56  
70  
60  
67  
72  
75  
85  
70  
85  
56  
60  
72  
75  
85  
74  
43  
60  
70  
72  
65  
85  
75  
640x400  
640x400  
640x480  
640x480  
640x480  
37.86  
37.5  
640x480  
640x480  
43.27  
31.47  
37.92  
35.15  
37.87  
48.07  
46.87  
53.67  
49.71  
35.52  
48.36  
56.47  
57.52  
60.02  
68.67  
60.24  
720x400  
720x400  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
832x624  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768(MAC)  
**You might not be able to run all of the modes due to the  
different brand of Panel. **  
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Limited Warranty  
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR  
DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF  
BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY  
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR  
THE PDOCUDT.,  
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed  
or implied with respect to the contents or use of this  
documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,  
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.  
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the  
product or documentation without obligation to notify any user of  
such revisions or updates. For further information, please contact  
your direct vendor.  
All the brand names and registered trademarks are the property of  
their respective owners.  
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- TechNote -  
Subject: Automatic serial mouse and PS/2 mouse conversion  
Symptom: PS/2 mouse does not work at all.  
Cause: As per IMB PC spec, there are two pins (# 2 and # 6) in PS/2 mouse connector left  
unconnected. These two pins are used for serial mouse identification and communication.  
However, very few motherboard designers ignore the spec and ground these pins.  
Therefore, when that computer boots up, the NovaView mistakenly identifies the mouse to be  
serial mouse.  
Solution:  
1. If you are using the 3-in-1 cables, just swap the keyboard cable with mouse cable. Why?  
There are 4 wires in the keyboard cable and 6 wires in the mouse cable. By swapping the  
cables, the two unused pins become not connected.  
2. If you are not using the 3-in-1 cables, just use a 4-wire PS/2 cable to connect from the PC  
to the KVM switch. You may check if the cable has only 4 wires with a multimeter.  
3. If that cable has 6 wires in it, you need some violence to solve this problem by pulling out  
those two EXTRA pins from the PS/2 mouse connector from that computer. Please refer  
to the diagram below, it is seen into the connector on the cable. You shall find 6 pins in it.  
Note: I prefer solving such problem with some violence than any kind of design change. Much like kicking your car to get the  
engine starts.  

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