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Supervisor Smart 4-port

User Guide

5UM20085

V2.2 4/03

Table of Contents

Introduction...........................................................................................2

The Supervisor Smart 4-Port...............................................................2

Features of the Smart 4........................................................................3

Installing the Smart 4 system..............................................................5

Connecting cables to the Smart 4 front panel ...................................5

Connecting cables to the Smart 4 rear panel.....................................6

Operating the Smart 4 ..........................................................................8

Switching between computers............................................................8

Scanning computers ............................................................................9

The Settings mode ...............................................................................9

Setting the scan time period .............................................................10

Changing the hotkey ..........................................................................10

Resetting the Smart 4.........................................................................10

Making advanced adjustments..........................................................11

Replacing a computer ........................................................................11

Keyboard settings when replacing a computer...............................11

Mouse settings when replacing a computer....................................12

Viewing the settings...........................................................................13

Exiting the Settings mode .................................................................13

Technical Specifications....................................................................15

Introduction

Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd (Minicom) is a leading

manufacturer of KVM switches for multiple server control.

Minicom also manufactures interactive systems for Computer

Equipped Learning Environments. It is also the world leader

in the development and deployment of cutting edge CAT5

technology.

The Supervisor Smart 4-Port

The Supervisor Smart 4-Port (Smart 4) from Minicom is a

Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) switch. With the Smart 4 you

can access, monitor and control four computers from one

KVM console.

To use the Supervisor Smart 4-Port unit, you need 1 high

resolution CPU cable for each connected computer.

The following accessories are available and must be ordered

separately:

• Rack mounting set P/N 5AC20201

• Desk mounting set P/N 5AC20200

• Power supply P/N 5PS20025

Features of the Smart 4

• Pure hardware Plug and Play

• Ideal solution for small and home office (SOHO)

environments

• Scan function

• High video resolution

• Can be operated from the Smart 4’s front panel or a

keyboard hotkey

• Eliminates excess equipment

• Full keyboard and mouse emulation for connected

computers

• Microsoft Intellimouse and Wheel mouse support

• The connected computers can have different operating

systems

• Separate Desk and Rack mounting kits

• Optional power supply for cascading, otherwise no

external power supply is necessary!

Figure 1 illustrates the basic configuration of the Smart 4

System.

Computer 1

Smart 4

Computer 2 Computer 3

Computer 4

Supervisor

SMART

Select 2 3 4

6VDC

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Figure 1 The Smart 4 configuration

Installing the Smart 4 system

Before installing the system do the following:

• Switch off all computers.

• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air

conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate

electrical noise.

Connecting cables to the Smart 4 front panel

Connect a keyboard, screen and mouse to the front panel

using their existing cables.

An optional Power adapter when used is also connected to the

front panel.

Figure 2 illustrates the front panel connections. The panel

contains 2 LED banks. The top LED bank shows which

computers are connected and powered on. The bottom LED

bank shows which computer is currently selected.

Smart 4

front panel

Supervisor

SMART

Select 234

6VDC

MINICOM

Figure 2 The Smart 4 front panel connections

Connecting cables to the Smart 4 rear panel

Important! Always connect the front panel connections

before the rear panel connections.

Connect the CPU cables to the Smart 4 rear panel, and to the

computers. Figure 3 illustrates the CPU cables connected to

the Smart 4 and computers 1 and 4. The connections are the

same for computers 2 and 3.

To computer's

Keyboard port

To computer's

Mouse port

computer's

Video port

Computer 1

CPU cable

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To computer's

Keyboard port

To computer's

Mouse port

computer's

Video port

Computer 4

CPU cable

Smart 4

rear panel

Figure 3 The Smart 4 rear panel connections

Operating the Smart 4

To prepare the system for operation:

1. Connect the cables to the front panel.

2. Connect the cables to the back panel.

3. Switch on the computers.

Switching between computers

There are two ways to switch between computers.

1. On the front panel of the Smart 4, press the button to

switch to the next computer.

2. On the keyboard:

To switch to the next computer forwards press Shift

then, +. Release Shift, before pressing +.

To switch to the next computer backwards press Shift

then, -. Release Shift, before pressing -.

Note! With a US English keyboard you can use the + key of

the alphanumeric section or of the numeric keypad. With a

Non-US English keyboard only use the + key of the numeric

keypad.

When switching computers the illuminated LED of the

bottom bank indicates which computer is currently selected.

Scanning computers

The Smart 4 can scan the connected computers at intervals of

between 1 and 99 seconds. The default time period is 0

seconds (disabled) – change this in the Settings mode see the

paragraph below. During scanning you cannot work on the

computers.

To scan computers:

Press the hotkey Shift then, S. Release Shift before pressing

S. The scan activates.

To end scanning:

Press Esc.

The Settings mode

Enter the Settings mode to:

• Set the scan time interval

• Change the hotkey

• Make advanced adjustments

• View settings

To enter the Settings mode:

Press Shift then, Tab. Release Shift before pressing Tab. All

3 keyboard LEDs glow when in the Settings mode.

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