Rose Electronics UltraMatrix Remote 2 - Manual (Page 64)

58 ULTRAMATRIX REMOTE 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
Maximum computers
The “Maximum computers” value is calculated by multiplying the total number of RS232 ports on all units by 4. If your
system consists of 10 Units, each with four (4) RS232 ports, the “Maximum computers” number would be 160 (40 -
RS232 ports x 4). The “Maximum computers” value must be entered from a KVM station and when saved, this value
is propagated to all connected Units.
Connecting the expansion units
The installation steps below are for all models.
Steps:
(NOTE: Expansion cables should not be connected at this point)
1. Verify that power is “OFF” on all units.
2. Configure the “Starting computer” number for all the KVM switches, starting with Unit #2 by: (Unit #1 default = 1)
a. Connect a KVM station to Unit #2’s KVM #1 connector using the appropriate KVM adapter cable.
b. Apply power to the KVM monitor and to unit #2.
c. When the internal diagnostic completes, press and release the left control [Ctrl] key, then the F12 key to
display the “Main menu”.
d. Select “System” and press [Enter].
e. Next, select “Starting computer number” and press [Enter]. An input box will display for a new starting
computer number. Enter the correct “Starting computer” number for this Unit (See page 15) and press [Enter].
f. Press the “Esc” key to return to the “Main menu”.
g. Select “Save” and press [Enter]. A “YES/NO” choice box will display. Select “YES” and press [Enter] to save
the changes.
h. Turn the power off on the Units
i.
Connect the KVM station to the KVM #1 connector on Unit #3.
j. Configure this Units “Starting computer” number and then all other Units in the system. When the “Starting
computer” number has been entered for all Units, proceed to step 3.
3. Connect the KVM station to Unit #1’s KVM #1 connector and apply power to the monitor and Unit #1.
4. Enter the “Maximum computers” number
a. Display the main menu (left control [Ctrl] key, then the F12 key.)
b. Select “System” and press [Enter].
c. Select “Maximum computers” and press [Enter]. An input box will display for a new “Maximum computers”
number. Enter the correct “Maximum computers” value as explained on page 15 and press [Enter].
d. Press the “Esc” key to return to the “Main menu”, select “Save” and press [Enter]. A “YES/NO” choice box will
display. Select “YES” and press [Enter] to save the change.
5. The next item is to connect the Units in a “BUS” configuration and verify that communication between the Units is
established. To do this, call up the System status display by pressing and releasing the left control [Ctrl] key, then
the F12 key.
6. Select “Status” from the Main menu and press [Enter]. The system status screen will display showing the
following:
a. Computers
b. Power (Power on status)
c. POS (Card position)
d. VER (Program version)
e. KVM
f. CPU
g. User
h. Status
The number of system CPU ports that Unit #1 has will be highlighted. If the Unit is a 16-port switch, computers 1–
4, 5–8, 9–12, and 13–16 will be highlighted on the status screen.
(Note: “System CPU ports” = total RS232 ports times 4)
7. Apply power to the next unit to bus in, then connect an expansion cable (IN THIS ORDER);
(Lower and upper expansion cards on the 4xE model)
From: Unit #2’s “OUT” expansion card connector
To: Unit #1’s “IN” expansion card connector.
8. Verify that the block of system CPU ports from Unit #2 is recognized on the status screen. If Unit #2 is a 16-port
switch, computers 17–20, 21–24, 25–28, and 29–32 will be highlighted.