Hall Research 97-S User Manual
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Model 97
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General
Model 97 allows two keyboard-mouse-monitor stations to control one
PC. There is no need to manually switch between the stations.
Model 97 has a high-resolution video splitter that displays your PC’s
screen simultaneously on both monitors and “senses” which station is
active (keyboard activity or mouse movement) and switches your PC to
it automatically on a “first come first serve” basis.
While one station is in use, the other station’s mouse and keyboard are
locked out. After activity ceases at the selected station, the Model 97
starts scanning both stations for any activity either immediately or after
a 5 second delay. The delay is set via a switch on the unit. The purpose
for the delay is to prevent accidental or unintentional interruption by
the unselected station. A connector is provided for disabling the
keyboard and mouse of either station permanently by means of an
external switch.
This unit does not require software and since it draws its power from
the PC, it doesn’t require any additional power supplies.
Model 97 comes in two different flavors: 97-P which supports PS2
mice and 97-S which supports serial mice. Both models support PS2
keyboards and VGA monitors at any resolution and refresh rate.
Model 97-P can work in tandem with the optional Model RXP-VKM
receiver to extend one station as far as 300 feet. This is done using
only one special cable to extend the keyboard, mouse, and the monitor.
Model 97-S can also be used with Model RXP-VKM; however, a serial
cable is needed to extend the mouse.