Tripp Lite B042-004 - Manual

Out-of-the-box Installation
Take the KVM Switch and included cables out of the box to
begin installation.
* If you are connecting a PS/2 computer to your B042-Series KVM switch, make sure it is
powered off before connecting to the KVM Switch. Otherwise, the PS/2 Computer may not
recognize the Keyboard and Mouse, preventing you from using them. USB computers do not
have this limitation.
Step 1: Connect the console (Shared USB or PS/2 Keyboard,
Mouse and Monitor) to the console connectors on the rear
panel of the B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM switch.
Note: For USB connections, separate keyboard and mouse connectors are required.
Step 2: Connect the included 9V DC power adapter cord to the
KVM Switch to power it on.
Note: If you are using an individual B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM switch that is not Daisy-
Chained to another switch, proceed to Step 5.
Daisy-Chaining Multiple B042-004, -008 or -016
KVM Switches
Warning! The total length of daisy-chain cabling from the master KVM switch to the last
KVM switch in a daisy-chain installation (regardless of the number of levels) must not
exceed 16 ft. (5 m). If the total length of the daisy-chain cabling exceeds 16 ft. (5 m), the
installation will not function properly.
Step 3: Use the included Daisy-Chain cable (HD15-M to HD15-F) to
connect the Daisy-Chain OUT Port (HD15-F) of the Master
KVM Switch (1st KVM switch in a chain) to the Daisy-Chain IN
Port (HD15-M) of the second KVM switch. Connect the power
adapter cord to the second switch to power it on.
You can
Daisy-Chain any combination of B042-004, -008 and -016
KVM switches to a maximum of 8 levels.
Step 4: Repeat Step 3 to connect more B042-004, -008 or -016 KVM
switches. Attach the included Daisy-Chain Terminator to the
Daisy-Chain OUT port of the last KVM in the Daisy-Chain.
Easy Operation
There are three ways to select a specific computer connected to
your B042-Series KVM Switch: Front Panel Push-Buttons, Hotkey
Commands or On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Front-Panel Push Buttons
Switch to any connected computer simply by pressing the
corresponding button on the front panel of your B042-004, -008 or
-016 KVM switch.
Easy Operation (continued)
Hotkey Commands
A keyboard hotkey sequence consists of at least three specific
keystrokes:
Hotkey sequence = ScrLk* + ScrLk* + Command key(s)
* For a hotkey command to be validated, each hotkey must be pressed within 2 seconds of
the preceding key.
* For detailed hotkey sequences and their corresponding functional commands, see Quick
Reference Sheet on the other side of this Quick Start Guide.
* Hotkey activation keys can be switched to any of 4 keys (Scroll Lock, Caps Lock, Num
Lock or F12) using the OSD Setup Menu. See Owner’s Manual CD for details.
OSD Menu
To activate the OSD (On-Screen Display) Main Menu, use the hotkey
sequence: ScrLk + ScrLk + Space Bar
OSD Main menu
Select computer: Use keys to navigate to a connected computer.
Use the Page Up/Page Down Buttons to display connected
computers on Daisy-Chained KVMs. Press enter to select the
desired computer as active.
Edit computer name: Highlight the desired computer port using the
keys (Use Page Up/Page Down to scroll through Daisy-Chained
KVMs) and hit the Insert key. Change to the desired name and hit
the Enter key to confirm it.
Go to Next OSD Menu Page: Hit the F1 key when in the OSD Main
Menu to view the OSD Setup Page. Hit F1 when in the OSD Setup
Page to view the OSD Status Page.
Logout: When the password feature is enabled and you are in the
OSD Main Menu screen, you can hit the F10 key to logout of the
KVM switch. Once F10 is pressed, one must enter the password to
operate the KVM switch.
Setup Menu
(See Owner’s Manual CD for details)
Auto Logout: Specifies non-activity duration before KVM is logged
off and password is required to begin operation (00-99 min).
OSD Timeout: Specifies non-activity duration before OSD closes.
Auto Scan Period: Specifies Auto Scan time intervals.
Title Bar: Allows user to disable Title Bar, or to have it displayed on
the Right or Left side of the monitor.
Hotkey: Specifies hotkey preceding sequence (Scroll Lock, Caps
Lock, F12 or Num Lock).
Password: Specifies the security password.
Load Default: Load default settings to all KVM switches.
OSD Appearance: Keep/Hide OSD Menu after switching ports.
F1 - Status Page: Opens status menu.
Out-of-the-box Installation (continued)
Step 5: Connect each of your computers to a computer port on the
rear panel of each B042-Series KVM switch using a Tripp
Lite P780-Series USB—PS/2 KVM Cable Kit (not included).
The Tripp Lite P780-Series KVM cable has a HD15
connector on one end and a PS/2 Keyboard connector,
USB connector, HD15 connector and a USB to PS/2 Mouse
Adapter. When connecting with a USB computer, the USB
connector is the only connector needed for Keyboard and
Mouse, leaving the PS/2 Keyboard connector unplugged.
When connecting with a PS/2 computer, add the USB to
PS/2 Mouse adapter to the USB connector and you’ll have
a PS/2 connector for the mouse. Do not connect USB
connector and PS/2 keyboard connector to a computer at
the same time.
Step 6: Power up the connected computers. After your computer
is powered up the PS/2 keyboard and mouse will be
recognized and you can now begin operating your B042-
Series KVM switch.
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