Lindy CPU SWITCH - Manual (Page 17)

LINDY ELECTRONICS LTD Installation & Use – English Guide Page 17
3.4 Status display
The status display usually shows the currently selected port. If autoscan mode is selected, the
segments will illuminate in sequence in a clockwise direction interspersed with a display of the
currently selected channel. If LINDY CPU Switch has been locked, ‘P’ will be displayed until a valid
password has been typed to unlock the unit. Data flow from the mouse or keyboard causes the dot
to flash.
3.5 Using the dual control ports (A and B) - OSD versions only
The LINDY CPU Switch is fitted with two control ports, A and B. Each control port has a keyboard,
mouse and monitor connection. Either control port may be used to access the LINDY CPU Switch.
Typically port A may be used for local access and port B for remote access (up to 20 metres
away). The video picture is duplicated on both ports and the LINDY CPU Switch will accept
keyboard and mouse data from one control port at a time. Whilst the other port is active, the <NUM
LOCK>, <CAPS LOCK> and <SCROLL LOCK> keys on the inactive control port’s keyboard will
flash indicating that the port is currently disabled. Once there has been no keyboard or mouse data
on the active control port for the timeout period, the other keyboard can be used. Once activity is
detected then this new port becomes the active port and the other port is disabled. The currently
active port is indicated on the front panel. If neither the A or B lights are on then either control port
may be used.