User Instructions for USB- 802 Series "MegaTouch"™
Keyboard, Mouse, Touch Screen, and Video Switch

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INTRODUCTION

The USB-802 "MegaTouch"™ Keyboard, Mouse, Touch Screen, and Video Switches are available as a full function, Integrated Switch with keyboard control (hot key) selection, switching keyboard, mouse, touch screen and video. Models are also available for switching audio. The "MegaSwitch" allows one Workstation comprised of a USB Keyboard, USB Mouse, USB Touch Screen or Serial Touch Screen and VGA Monitor(s) to control and work with up to two PC's. All models come with the VIP-210 power supply.

Note: The "MegaSwitch does not come with USB, Serial, or Video extension cables. They may be ordered from Vetra separately (see Accessories ).

INSTALLATION

Before connecting PC's to the Switch, make sure that the Switch is powered by its Power Supply! The PC's may be powered or not when you connect them to the Switch. Keyboard, mouse and video monitor may be connected to the Switch at any time. Do not power down the Switch while any PC is connected to the Switch!

There are two main steps to connect the Switch:

1. Connect PC's to Switch unit:

USB
Connect the keyboard inputs of the PC's to the Switch using USB A-B cables. Connect PC #1's USB port to the backpanel connector of the Switch marked "PC1". Connect PC's #2 USB port to the back panel connector of the Switch marked "PC2". It is not necessary to have both PC's connected for the Switch to operate.

Video
Connect the Video outputs of the PC's to the Switch using 15 pin HDD15 male/female extension cables. Connect PC#1's video output to the backpanel connector of the Switch marked "PC1 TS VIDEO". Connect PC#2's video output to the backpanel connector of the Switch marked "PC2 TS VIDEO".

Connect PC#1’s Monitor A video output to the backpanel connector of the Switch marked “PC1 TS VIDEO A”, and connect PC#1's Monitor B video output to the back panel connector of the Switch marked “PC1 TS VIDEO B”. Repeat this step for PC #2.

Touch Screen (Seirl models only)
Connect the Touch Screen inputs of the PC's to the Switch using 9 pin DB9 male/female extension cables. Connect PC #1's touch screen input to the backpanel connector of the Switch marked "TO PC1 TS". Connect PC #2's touch screen input to the backpanel connector of the Switch marked "TO PC2 TS".

2. Connect a Workstation to the Switch:

a) Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the USB Type A connector on the back panel of the Switch marked "KEYBOARD".

b) Mouse Connect the mouse to the USB Type A connector on the back panel of the Switch marked "MOUSE".

c) Tousch Screen
(USB only) Connect the USB touch screen to the USB Type A connector on the back panel of the Switch marked "TS DATA".

Connect the USB touch screen to the USB Type A connector on the back panel of the Switch marked "TS A DATA". Repeat for Touch Screen B as needed.

(Serial only) Connect the serial touch screen to the 9 pin DB9 connector on the back panel of the Switch marked "TOUCH SCREEN IN".

Connect the serial touch screen to the 9 pin DB9 connector on the back panel of the Switch marked "TOUCHSCREEN A IN". Repeat for Monitor B as needed.

d) VGA Monitor Connect the VGA monitor to the 15-pin HDD connector on the backpanel of the Switch marked "TS VIDEO IN".

Connect Video Monitor A to the 15-pin HDD connector on the back panel of the Switch marked "TS A VIDEO IN". Repeat for Monitor B as needed.

e) Hub Support The Switch supports one level of hub at its USB Type A inputs, marked "USB IN". You have the option to connect devices to the Switch directly or via a hub. You can connect a hub, either an external hub or one built into a device, such as a keyboard, to any of the three USB Type A inputs. Devices can be connected either to a hub or directly to the Switch. The total number of active devices is limited to three. If more than three devices are connected, the additional devices will not be recognized by the Switch. In such a case, if the excess devices are unplugged, the remaining three devices will become operational.

OPERATION

1. Power Up Sequence:

Before making any connections to the PC's, connect the external power supply to the Power Jack of the Switch, marked "+5VDC IN", on the back panel of the Switch. Keyboard, mouse, touch screen and monitor(s) may be connected to the Switch at any time.

2. PC Selection:

a) Keyboard "Hot Key" Selection (available on all models): To select an active PC, first hold down the Scroll Lock Key, then pressing and releasing the top row keyboard keys 1 or 2. The number keys must be released before the Scroll Lock key. Switching takes place on the release of the Scroll Lock Key, which also rearms the keyboard selection mechanism. When selection of PC#1 or PC#2 is completed, observe on the front panel of the switch that the appropriate green "SEL" indicator is on.

b) Front Panel Selection:

1) Next PC (available on Standard models only): To select another PC, press the “NEXT PC” pushbutton located on the front panel of the MegaSwitch.
2) Direct Entry (available on DE models only): To select another PC, press the “PC SELECTION” pushbutton for the appropriate PC desired.

SPECIFICATIONS

Environmental               Operating Temp:           5 to 104 deg. F (-15 - 40 deg. C)
                                   Storage Temp:              -4 to 122 deg. F (-20 - 50 deg. C)

Supported Hardware      Computer:                    with USB port(s)
                                   Video Monitors:            VGA, SVGA
                                   Maximum Resolution:    up to 1600 x 1200 to 75 Hz
                                   Peripherals:                  USB compliant keyboards and mice

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense.

CE

This equipment has been tested and found to conform to the directives and standards for a Class A Information Technology Equipment TYPE and for the Commercial Light Industrial equipment class.

MegaTouch is a trademark of Vetra Systems Corporation Copyright © 1995 - 2008 by Vetra Systems Corporation All Rights Reserved

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