Raritan MCC4 Specifications

Installation and Operation Guide MX48 MX416 MX432 Copyright ©2008 Raritan Computer, Inc. MX4-0E-E June 2008 255-23-0000 Raritan Compu

CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED 1 Chapter 1: Getting Started MasterConsole MX4 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan Computer’s MasterCo

2 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Quick Installation and Test Chapter 4 specifies a detailed installation procedure. For a quick in

CHAPTER 2: OPERATING MASTERCONSOLE MX4 3 Chapter 2: Operating MasterConsole MX4 This section describes how a user operates MX4 functions to access c

4 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Selecting a Computer 1. Activate the on-screen user interface by pressing the <Scroll Lock>

CHAPTER 2: OPERATING MASTERCONSOLE MX4 5 • Cyan—connected to a second-tier MX4. The highlight bar skips this channel. • White—current status unknow

6 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Customizing User Profile The User Profile screen is for displaying your MX4 configuration and fo

CHAPTER 2: OPERATING MASTERCONSOLE MX4 7 viewed by any other user. If the administrator permits video sharing, the option is used for setting user pr

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CHAPTER 3: ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 9 Chapter 3: Administrator Functions This section describes the functions that enable the administrator to config

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10 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE System Configuration The System Configuration menu is used for setting the global parameters tha

CHAPTER 3: ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 11 password unless the user or the administrator sets one. • KB Language Type: KB Language Type: The OSUI suppo

12 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE User Configuration The User Configuration Menu enables the administrator to add, delete, and edi

CHAPTER 3: ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 13 Channel Configuration The Channel Configuration Menu enables the administrator to edit the computer names, s

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING MX4 15 Chapter 4: Installing MX4 Installation Configurations MasterConsole MX4 can be installed to control 8, 16, or 32 comput

16 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Figure 18 MX4 Back Panel 4. Connecting a computer to the MX4 • Using a Universal Cable Kit (

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING MX4 17 Two-Tier Installation In a two-tier installation, it is assumed that the base or first-tier unit is a MasterConsole MX4

18 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Connecting a MasterConsole II C, X or S Unit for Second-Tier Operation 1. To program the Master

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING MX4 19 Connecting a MasterConsole P Model for Second-Tier Operation 1. Using a CCPnnU cable, plug the keyboard, monitor, and

FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

20 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE 9. Press <F2> and confirm that the new MasterConsole device is displayed in purple on the

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING MX4 21 19. Enter Y to save menu or N to re-edit. Figure 23 Device Configuration Menu 2 Figure 24 Device Configuration Menu

APPENDIX A: SECURITY ACCESS AND PUBLICVIEW 23 Appendix A: Security Access and PublicView Security Access Mode The MX4 provides administrators with

APPENDIX B: MX4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 25 Appendix B: MX4 Front Panel Controls The front panel of the MX4 consists of an LCD and 7 buttons (Figure 25 a

26 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Normal Display After the start-up test, the LCD panel displays 2 circulating messages: • Top li

APPENDIX B: MX4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 27 Set LCD Contrast The Set LCD Contrast function modifies the contrast level of the front panel LCD display. (

28 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE 2. The LCD display will prompt you to enter the button sequence a second time for confirmation.

APPENDIX B: MX4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 29 Select Sync Type This function is disabled on models with Automatic Sync Setting feature. (See System Confi

30 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Display Firmware Version (DSP Firmware Vsn) The Display Firmware Version function lets you revie

APPENDIX C: MCUPDATE PROGRAM 31 Appendix C: MCUpdate MCUpdate Overview MCUpdate is a Windows 95/98 based utility program designed to upload the MX

32 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE MCUpdate Operations Planning before running MCUpdate: Important! Please read this section carefu

APPENDIX C: MCUPDATE PROGRAM 33 Loading Firmware File Load the MX4 firmware into the MCUpdate program memory. In the File Options section of the MCU

34 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Updating MasterConsole MX4 MCUpdate will upload the firmware into the MX4 unit, replacing the ol

APPENDIX C: MCUPDATE PROGRAM 35

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APPENDIX D: OVERVIEW PROGRAM 37 Appendix D: OverView Program Introducing OverView OverView is the PC Windows 95/98 program that provides an interfac

38 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE OverView Operations Running OverView From the Windows Start menu, select “MC OverView” from the

APPENDIX D: OVERVIEW PROGRAM 39 Activate PC Communication and Login OverView activates the PC serial port to communicate with the MX4 unit. From the

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started ...

40 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Figure 47 Edit User Profile

APPENDIX D: OVERVIEW PROGRAM 41 Edit Device Profile Use this feature to change computer names and profiles, either on a base or tier MX4, or second

42 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE OverView FAQ’s After I began the OverView, I’m getting “MX4 device is not responding” after clic

APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY 43 Appendix E: Glossary Administration Menu For installing and configuring access to the MX4. Use is restricted to those wit

44 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE also Green Mode. PublicView Feature that controls the video sharing of a computer that is being

APPENDIX F: TROUBLESHOOTING 45 Appendix F: Troubleshooting No power. Check power cord and make sure power switch is turned on. Check cable connec

46 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE After a period of trouble-free operation, the mouse attached to the MX4 locks—unable to control

APPENDIX G: SPECIFICATIONS 47 Appendix G: Specifications MX4 Models Model MX48 (8-channel model) MX416 (16-channel model) MX432 (32-channel model)

48 MASTERCONSOLE MX4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Console Cable: For connecting MX4 User Port to User Console PART NO. LENGTH CONNECTORS CCP06F

APPENDIX G: SPECIFICATIONS 49 Accessories Cat5 Reach Cat5 Reach extends the keyboard, mouse and monitor, computers, and cascaded units up to 1000

Connecting PC to MX4... 31 MC

APPENDIX H: CONFIGURATIONS 51 Appendix H: MX4 Configurations Basic: 4 Users and Up to 16 Computers Figure 49 MX4 Basic Configuration 4 Users and Up

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Table of Figures Figure 1 OSUI Menu Structure ...

Figure 49 MX4 Basic Configuration .......53 Fig