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CE252 User Manual ii FCC Information This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas e the user may be required to tak e adequate measures. This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the limit s for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These li[...]

CE252 User Manual iii User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: T elephone Suppo rt For telephone support, call this number: User Notice  All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change w ithout prior notification by the manufacturer . The[...]

CE252 User Manual iv Package Content s The CE252 KVM Extender package consists of:  1 CE252L KVM Extender (Local Unit)  1 CE252R KVM Extender (Remote Unit)  2 Custom KVM Cables  1 Power Adapter  2 Rack Mount Kits  2 Grounding Wires  1 User Manual*  1 Quick Start Guide Check to make sure that all the comp onents are present a[...]

CE252 User Manual v Content s FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

CE252 User Manual vi Appendix Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Techn[...]

CE252 User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your c/c system. It covers all aspects of installation, configurati on and operation. An overview of the information fou nd in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CE252 system. Its purpose, features and benefit[...]

CE252 User Manual viii Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how they can help you connect without limits, vi sit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www .aten.com North America A TEN TECH http://www .aten-usa.c[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CE252 offers local and remote access to your KVM installation. Both (local and remote) KVM extenders support PS/2 consoles and can be located up to 300 m (1000 feet) apart. Y ou can reliabl y manage a large numbe r of computers vi a a KVM switch. Additional computers can also be connected to the remote KVM exte[...]

CE252 User Manual 2 Features  Local and Remote units connect at distances up to 300m using Cat. 5 cable  Dual Console Operation – control the system from both the local and remote consoles  Remote unit allows additional PC connection  Built-in ASIC for greater reliability and compatibility  PS/2 and Microsoft Intellimouse supported[...]

1. Introduction 3 Requirement s Console  A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any com puter in the installation.  A PS/2 type keyboard  A PS/2 type mouse Note: If you connect a DDC type mo nitor to the Local Uni t, the monitor that connects to the Remote Unit must be able to suppo rt[...]

CE252 User Manual 4 Component s CE252L Front V iew No. Description Function 1 KVM Port The KVM cable that links the CE252L to the local computer plugs in here. 2 Local LED The Local Unit has two LEDs to indicate the operating status of the Local and Remote Units. See LED Display , page 16, for operating status details. 3 Remote LED 4 Local /Auto Pu[...]

1. Introduction 5 CE252R Front V iew No. Description Functi on 1 KVM Port The KVM cable that links the CE252R to the remote computer plugs in here. 2 Manual Gain Control Use a flathead scre wdriver or another similar object to manually adjust the signal gain. 3 Auto/Manual Gain Selection Switch This allows you to toggle between Auto and Manual Gain[...]

CE252 User Manual 6 CE252L / CE252R Rear Vi ew Note: The Local Unit (CE252 L) can get its power from the computer – external power is only required wh en power from the local computer/ computers in the KVM installation is insufficient. If you choose to purchase a power adapter for use with the CE252L, be sure to get one with the same specificatio[...]

7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting For convenience and flexibility, the CE252L and CE252R can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do th e following: 1. Unscrew either the two front screws or two rear screws from the bottom panel. 2. Use the screws you just removed to attach the mounting bracket that came with your package to the [...]

CE252 User Manual 8 3. Screw the bracket into any convenient location on the rack.[...]

2. Hardware Setup 9 Inst allation Grounding To prevent damage to your installatio n it is important that all devices are properly grounded. 1. Use the two grounding wires supplied with this package to ground both units by connecting one en d of the wire to the ground ing terminal, and th e other end of the wire to a suitable grounded object. 2. Mak[...]

CE252 User Manual 10 4. For increased groundi ng protection, us e STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local and remote units. There are two methods that can be used: a) In addition to the eight paired wires, STP cable also contains a grounding wire. Solder this wire to the RJ-45 con nector as shown in the diagram below: b) The second m[...]

2. Hardware Setup 11 Setting Up Setting up the CE252 is simply a matter of plugging in the cables. Refer to the installation diagram on the follow ing page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps) and do the following: 1. Connect the local console devices (m ouse, keyboard and monitor) to the ports on the rear of the Local Unit[...]

CE252 User Manual 12 Inst allation Diagram Local Front View Remote Front View 2 Local Rear View 3 7 1 1 Power adapter cable (Optional) Remote Rear View 6 4 4 KVM cable 5 Cat. 5 cable Local PC Remote PC 7[...]

13 Chapter 3 Operation Access Methods By default, the Remote Console allows you to access comput ers connected to the Local Unit (via the KVM switch). Moreover, the Remote Console offers access to computers connected to the Remo te Unit. For example, an additional computer or KVM switch conn ected to the Remote Unit. The CE252R/L KVM Ext ender feat[...]

CE252 User Manual 14 Auto Scan Mode (ASM) The Auto Scan feature automatic all y toggles the KVM focus between the Local and Remote Units at reg ular in tervals. As a result, any computers connected to each can be m onitored without user interv ention. The default time interval is 5 seconds. To invoke Auto Scan Mode do the following: Press and relea[...]

3. Operation 15 Using Gain Controls After installing the CE252 R/L, you can adjust the strength of the video signal (Gain). There are two available Gain controls: Au tomatic and Manual . Select the Aut omatic Gain slide switch on the Remote U nit to let CE252R/L adjust the vid eo signal strengt h. Otherwis e, to adjust the gain manually, select the[...]

CE252 User Manual 16 LED Display The CE252 Local and Remote Unit s have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, below: CE252L (Local Unit) CE252R (Remote Unit) LED Auto Local 1. Lights when the local console is active (the Remote LED is out). 2. T urns off when the remote console is active (the Remote LED turns [...]

17 Appendix Safety Instructions General  Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference.  Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the dev ice.  Do not place the device on any unstable su rf ace (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage wi ll result.  Do not use the device near water .  Do [...]

CE252 User Manual 18  If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products us ed on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Mak e sure that the total of al l products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help protect y our system from sudden, [...]

Appendix 19 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke sure that the stabilizer s are secured to the rack, extended to the floor , and that the full w eight of the rack rests on the floor . Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple ra cks before work ing on the rack.  Always load the ra[...]

CE252 User Manual 20 T echnical Support Technical support is available both by email and on line (with a browser over the web): International North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand:  Product model number, serial number , and date of purchase.  Y our computer configuration, includin g operat[...]

Appendix 21 Specifications Function CE252L CE252R Connectors Console Port Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) Video 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female ( Green) KVM Port 1 x SPHD-15 Female (Y ellow) Link 1 x RJ-45 Female Power adapter 1 x DC Jack LEDs Local 1 (Green) Remote 1 (Green) Switches Selection Mode 1 x Pushbutt[...]

CE252 User Manual 22 VGA Pin Assignment s TP Wiring Diagram TP Pin Assignment s Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Red Video 6 Analog Ground 11 I D 0 2 Green Video 7 Analog Ground 12 ID1 3 Blue Video 8 Analog Ground 13 Horizontal Sync 4 ID2 9 NC 14 V ertical Sync 5 Ground 10 Ground 15 ID3 Pin Assignment 1V O U T B 2/ V O U T B 3V O U T G 4V O U T R[...]

Appendix 23 T roubleshooting Problem Solution No video Make sure that all cables are securely plugged into their sockets. Poor video quality The video quality can be improved by reducing the refresh rate. T rails and smearing on the screen. Unplug the Cat 5 cable from the remote unit, then replug it. Local Unit not working The power from the local [...]

CE252 User Manual 24 About SPHD Connectors This product uses SPHD connectors for its KVM and/or Console ports. We have specifica lly modified the shape of these connectors so that only KVM cable s that we have designed to work with this product can be connected. Limited W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILI TY EXCEED THE PRIC[...]