ADDER CATx User Manual

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Functions
The Functions menu contains a collection
of procedures that affect various aspects of
AdderView CATx operation. Only the Admin
user is granted access to all functions, other
users are offered only the following options:
• Restore Standard Mouse,
• Restore Intellimouse,
• Power control - only computers to which
a user has access rights can be switched.
Power Control
The options within this section are usable only when the AdderView CATx is
used in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more
details see: power switching connections, conguration, operation (via
menu) or operation (via viewer)
Switch Computer ON
Select this option to power on one or more computers.
Switch Computer OFF
Select this option to power off one or more computers.
Edit Power ON String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView
CATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers on.
Edit Power OFF String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the AdderView
CATx to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch computers off.
Send Data to RS232 port
This option is used to save AdderView CATx conguration information to
a specially connected computer. A temporary link must be made using the
COM1/UPGRADE port at the rear of the AdderView CATx and the computer must
run a custom routine available from Adder Technology Limited. The resulting
download le can be optionally edited (using Microsoft Excel) and/or reloaded
into the AdderView CATx. This option is especially useful in complex cascade
arrangements where many computers are attached. See Saving and restoring
conguration settings for more details.
Read Data from RS232 port
This option is used to reload conguration information into the AdderView CATx
from a specially connected computer. See above for more details.
To get here
1 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 Mouse
This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView
CATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.
Restore Intellimouse
This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the AdderView
CATx. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.
Congure IP port
AdderView CATx IP models only. Displays a sub menu containing options related
specically to IP network and modem/ISDN port features. See Congure IP port
for details.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Returns all key settings within the AdderView CATx to their original states.
WARNING: This function will clear all computer and user lists that are stored
within the AdderView CATx.
When this option is selected, you must press to conrm the action. The internal
data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.

ADDER CATx Specifications

General

Brand	ADDER
Model	CATx
Category	Switch
Language	English