ADDER CATx User Manual

Also see for AdderView CATx AVX4016: User guide

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ADDER CATx User Manual Manual pdf 69 page image

 68FunctionsThe Functions menu contains a collectionof procedures that affect various aspects ofAdderView CATx operation. Only the Adminuser is granted access to all functions, otherusers are offered only the following options:• Restore Standard Mouse,• Restore Intellimouse,• Power control - only computers to whicha user has access rights can be switched.Power ControlThe options within this section are usable only when the AdderView CATx isused in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For moredetails see: power switching connections, configuration, operation (viamenu) or operation (via viewer)Switch Computer ONSelect this option to power on one or more computers.Switch Computer OFFSelect this option to power off one or more computers.Edit Power ON StringSelect this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderViewCATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on.Edit Power OFF StringSelect this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderViewCATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off.Send Data to RS232 portThis option is used to save AdderView CATx configuration information toa specially connected computer. A temporary link must be made using theCOM1/UPGRADE port at the rear of the AdderView CATx and the computer mustrun a custom routine available from Adder Technology Limited. The resultingdownload file can be optionally edited (using Microsoft Excel) and/or reloadedinto the AdderView CATx. This option is especially useful in complex cascadearrangements where many computers are attached. See Saving and restoringconfiguration settings for more details.Read Data from RS232 portThis option is used to reload configuration information into the AdderView CATxfrom a specially connected computer. See above for more details.To get here1 From a local, remote or global keyboard,log on as a standard (limited options) or‘admin’ user.2 Press (hotkeys can change).3 Press to select ‘More menus’.4 Select ‘Functions’.Restore Standard MouseThis option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased tooperate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderViewCATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.Restore IntellimouseThis option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased tooperate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderViewCATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.Configure IP portAdderView CATx IP models only. Displays a sub menu containing options relatedspecifically to IP network and modem/ISDN port features. See Configure IP portfor details.Reset to Factory DefaultsReturns all key settings within the AdderView CATx to their original states.WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are storedwithin the AdderView CATx.When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internaldata will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.