ORION KVM Switch 10707 Stancliff Road Houston, Texas 77099 Cross-point Switch Phone: (281) 933-7673 www.rose.
LIMITED WARRANTY Rose Electronics warrants the Orion™ to be in good working order for one year from the date of purchase from Rose Electronics or an authorized dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this oneyear warranty period, Rose Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace the Unit as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement units will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced parts become the property of Rose Electronics.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This is to certify that, when installed and used according to the instructions in this manual, together with the specified cables and the maximum CPU- cable length <3m, the Units: List on page 2 – 5 are shielded against the generation of radio interferences in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC as well as these standards: EN 55022: EN 55024: IEC 61000-4-2: IEC 61000-4-3: IEC 61000-4-4: EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 1999 Class A 1999 2001 200
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page # Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Crosspoint Switch mode .........................................................................................
Audio Interface – Using a Microphone ...................................................................................................................... 36 Service Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 37 Maintenance and Repair ...........................................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither does the manufacturer assume any liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, circuitry of the product, and manual content at any time without notice.
About This Manual This manual covers the installation, configuration, and the operation of the Orion System. The Orion System consists of three components; the Orion unit, the extender transmitter(s), and the extender receiver(s). Each component of the Orion system is described in this manual. The Installation section for each mode describes how all components are interconnected to form a seamless switching network.
Compatibility Video Digital (DVI-D): Digital Video standard installed by DDWG - R, G, B, and CLOCK in a data stream with up to 3x 1.6 Gbit/sec. Signals are TMDS level. Keyboard Compatible with all standard USB keyboards. Certain keyboards with enhanced features may also be supported with custom firmware. Keyboards with a built-in hub are also supported – but there are never more than two HID devices supported. Mouse Compatible with all standard USB 2-button, 3-button and wheel mice.
OVERVIEW System Overview The Orion system consists of the main Orion unit configured with the CPU and CON modules for your application (CATx or Fiber). Each CPU port connects to a CATx or Fiber transmitter using a CATx or fiber cable. Each CON port connects to a CATx or Fiber receiver using a CATx or fiber cable. The versatility of the Orion unit makes it easily adaptable to your system environment. It can be configured for a KVM switch where each user can connect and control any connected computer.
MODELS Orion Model Description FRONT VIEW All models REAR VIEW Connectors CATx modules 1 or 2 IEC320 power inputs 32-RJ45F Inputs 16-RJ45F Outputs 1-RJ11F Network 1-RS232 Serial 1-USB Type B Catx modules Fiber modules (Singlemode or Multimode fiber modules) 1 or 2 IEC320 power inputs 32-Fiber LC type Inputs 16-Fiber LC type outputs 1-RJ11F Network 1-RS232 Serial 1-USB Type B CATx / Fiber modules CATx and Fiber modules Figure 1.
INSTALLATION The installation section of this manual is divided into a section for the KVM Switch installation and for the Cross-Point Switch installation procedures. Please turn to the section needed for your application.
Powering Up the System Apply power to the Orion unit, the receivers, transmitters, KVM monitors and all connected computers. Once all equipment is fully powered up, the system can be used to switch from any user station to any connected computer. Configuration menus The configuration of the Orion unit is easily done using the On-Screen menus.
Using the up and down arrow keys, select (highlight) “Configuration” and press enter. If you are not logged on to the system as the “Administrator”, the LOGIN dialog menu will display requesting a userID and Password.
Configure open menu Figure 6. Open configuration file menu From the main menu, select “System” and press enter to display the system menu. From this menu you can set-up the system, access control, switch settings, and mouse settings. Figure 7 shows this menu.
Configure system menu Figure 7. Configure System menu System options Field Selection Description Name 16 Char. Device 16 Char. Info. Sub Matrix 64 Char. Y/N Load Default Y/N Auto Save Y/N Enable COM Echo Lock COM Ports Y/N Baud rate kBaud Slave Matrix Numerical Value Y/N Master Address IP Address 10 Y/N (Input) Configuration name. Used for saving the current configuration to file.
Access Options Field Selection Description Enable Login Y/N User Matrix Y/N CON Matrix. Y/N Auto Disconnect Y/N OSD Timeout sec Auto Logout min Y – Login required to access the OSD with user name and password. After login, the user will remain logged in until he explicitly logs out or an Auto Logout has been performed. KVM Switching with Hot Keys requires the user to be logged in. N – No Login required. Y – User access restricted to CPU’s explicitly unlocked in the User Matrix.
Switch Options Field Allow Sharing Selection Y/N Force Connect Y/N Force Disconnect Y/N KVM Listview KVM Auto Close Y/N Auto Connect Y/N CON Timeout min Keyboard Connect Y/N Mouse Connect Y/N Release Time sec Description Y – User may connect to any unlocked CPU with Video Access Only. NOTE: Switch with Key, no . Y – User may connect to any unlocked CPU with full control forcing any previous user to Video Access only. Note: Switch with Key. N – No Force Connect.
Touch Screen settings The Orion OSD supports touch screens. NOTE: USB HID based Touch Screen protocols are supported. Support of Vendor specific protocols only upon request. To configure the touch screen feature, from the configure System menu, press the key. The touch screen calibration window will display as shown in figure 8. Figure 8. Touch screen calibration On the touch screen calibration display, touch the upper left of the screen twice, then at the lower right.
Configure user To configure the users of the Orion switch, select the option “User” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and press enter. ⇒ The “User” mask will display full screen as shown in figure 9. Figure 9. Configure User menu In this menu, you can setup user names and privileges.
User Matrix Configuration Select the option “User Matrix” in the “Configuration” menu by using the cursor buttons and press . The “User Matrix” mask is displayed full screen as shown is figure 10. In this menu, the administrator can define for each user a specific set of CPU’s that this user is authorized to connect to. If the option “User Matrix” is active, any switching requires the user to be logged in. Only then, switching by Hot keys will be supported.
CON Port Configuration Select “CON Ports” in the “Configuration” menu and press . The “CON Ports” mask will displayed full screen as shown in figure 11. This menu allows the administrator to define for each CON Port the name, the type, the OSD resolution, and the connected CPU. Please note the following guidelines for type selection: Single-Head Ports and USB 2.0 Ports can be switched separately. Dual-Head Ports, Quad-Head Ports, Single-Head/USB 2.0 Ports and Triple-Head/USB 2.
Figure 11. CON port configuration Field Name Type Type CHR16 SELECT OSD SELECT CPU VAL2 Description Name of the CON port connected to this CPU port SH = Single-Head Port DH = Dual-Head Port QH = Quad-Head Port 0U = USB 2.0 Port 1U = Single-Head Port with USB 2.0 Port 3U = Triple-Head Port with USB 2.
CON Matrix Configuration Select the option “CON Matrix” in the “Configuration” menu and press . The “CON Matrix” mask is displayed full screen as shown in figure 12. This menu allows the administrator to define for each console a specific set of CPU’s that this Console can connect to. To assign a CPU to a CON port, select the CPU port and press return to highlight the selected CPU port. Select all CPU ports that this Console can access. When completed, “Save” the selections. Figure 12.
CPU Port Configuration Select the option “CPU Ports” in the “Configuration” menu and press . The “CPU Ports” mask is displayed full screen as shown in figure 13. This menu allows the administrator to define, for each CPU Port, the name, the type, and the connected CON Port. Figure 13. CPU Port Configuration Field Name Type CHR16 Type SELECT CON VAL2 Description Name of the CPU connected to this port SH = Single-Head Port DH = Dual-Head Port QH = Quad-Head Port 0U = USB 2.
Status Information Enter the OSD with key sequence + + (Letter ‚o’) The “KVM List” Mask is displayed full screen (If Option “Listview” is not active, “KVM Switch” Mask will be displayed instead). Leave the “KVM List” Mask by hitting Select the menu option “Status“ and press The “Status” mask will displayed full screen as shown in figure 14. Figure 14. Status menu Status Display – CON ports Using the up / down arrow keys, select CON ports and press .
ATUS INFORMATION Select the option “CON Ports” in the “Status” menu and press . The CON status mask will display. The status view will show which console has connections to which CPU. Pressing the ‘F1’ key switches to the “CPU Port view”.
Status Display – Network Network functionality is in development at this time. Status Display – Firmware Select Firmware from the status menu and press . The firmware status display will display showing the firmware versions of the currently installed boards in the unit. Use the page up and page down keys to view both screens. Press ESC to return to the Status Menu.
OPERATION – KVM MODE Operating the Orion Unit The Orion™ unit can be operated in three different ways: a) Instant Switching: • By means of a standard keyboard connected to a console port and hot keys • By means of a macro keyboard connected to a console port (See Appendix E) b) Via Input Masks: • By means of a standard keyboard connected to a console port and the OSD • By means of a PC, a Browser and the web interface • By means of a PC, a dedicated utility and the serial interface In all operation modes, t
Figure 17. KVM-List menu The CPU_xx and CON_xx text on this screen will provide you information about the connection by using the following color scheme. CPU Port CON Port Green n.
KVM-Switch mask switching Unlike the KVM-List mask that shows only the CPU ports that are accessible based on the User Matrix and Console Matrix set-up, the KVM-Switch mask shows all CPU Ports regardless of their accessibility. To switch to a CPU port, select (highlight) the port and press the bar. This will switch the video only to your COM port. Selecting a CPU port and pressing the key will switch the video and control to your COM port. Figure 18.
Keyboard Commands + Cursor left Cursor right Line up Line down Next field Previous field Select CPU Port Video only (Only if “Allow Sharing“ active or CPU available) Select CPU Port Video and Control Select “KWM-Switch“ Mask Select “Follow Me“ Mask Back to upper Menu With a mouse or Touch screen the user can select a CPU Port Video only if the CPU Port is already connected to another Console and nei
Keyboard Commands (Follow-Me mode) Cursor left Cursor right Line up Line down Next field + Previous field Select CON Port for “Follow Me” Select “KVM-Switch“ Mask Select “Follow-Me“ Mask Back to upper Menu The function can be used to: Showing the contents of your display to other workstations.
OPERATION – CROSSPOINT MODE Cross Point Switch Mode (CON mask) Installation for the Cross-Point mode is exactly the same as the KVM-switch mode installation. All CPU’s connect to a KVM transmitter and all user stations (Console stations) connect to a KVM receiver. Receiver and transmitter connect to the Orion using CATx or fiber cables. See figure 2 for an example of the installation.
Assignment of a single signal (K/M or MON) is performed by . Assignment of both K/M and MON is performed by . Any assignment is performed immediately. Existing assignments are cancelled.
Cross Point Switch Mode (CPU mask) To enter the Crosspoint switch CPU mask, press the F1 key from the COM mask menu. The menu shown in figure 21 will display. The upper two lines show which CON Port the video is attached. The lower two lines show which Console keyboard/mouse are attached. Figure 21.
Switching using a Browser / Web Interface The Web Interface is under development. In Browser mode, switching will be designed to perform similarly to the Switching in OSD / Crosspoint Mode. Similar masks are generated and displayed. Switching using a Serial Interface The Orion™ provides full Crosspoint switching functionality via Serial Interface. Serial switching commands allow switching of video only, K/M only and bidirectional switching.
OPERATING MODES Operating modes - Overview The Orion™ provides full flexibility for configuration of your Switch environment. One part can be configured as Single-Head Ports, another part as Dual-Head- or even Quad-Head Ports. You can also mix configurations of KVM and USB2.0 ports. With the “Follow-Me” function, you can copy your own display content to one or more additional monitors.
Dual-Head KVM switch mode In Dual-Head Mode up to 8 Users can access up to 16 CPUs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users is constrained by the activity of another user. Connect up to 16 Dual-head computers Dual-head transmitters Connect up to 8 user stations Dual-Head KVM-Switch To configure the Orion unit to support dual head computers, both the CPU port and CON port OSD must be configured for dual head support.
Quad - Head KVM switch mode In Quad-Head Mode up to 4 Users can access up to 8 CPUs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted, i.e. none of the users are constrained by the activity of another user. Connect up to 8 computers Quad-head transmitters Connect up to 4 user stations Quad-Head KVM-Switch To configure the Orion unit to support Quad head computers, both the CPU port and CON port OSD must be configured for quad head support.
Single - Head KVM switch / USB 2.0 mode In Single-Head KVM switch / USB2.0 Mode up to 8 Users with one USB 2.0 link (for periphery devices such as storage devices, printers etc. in addition to keyboard & mouse) can access up to 16 CPUs. Up to 4 periphery devices can be attached directly to the remote unit, more by using regular USB 2.0 hubs. NON-Blocking Access for all users is granted and none of the users are constrained by the activity of another user. Single-Head KVM/USB2.
Devices with serial/audio option The audio/serial option allows bi-directional stereo audio and a full-duplex serial data link to be sent across the regular interconnection cable in addition to keyboard, mouse and VGA/DVI video. To set up your video, keyboard, mouse, follow the instructions in the user guide. To set up the extender’s audio and serial link, follow all of the instructions detailed in the extender manuals. If you have any questions, contact our technical support.
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Service Information Maintenance and Repair This Unit does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts. In the event a Unit needs repair or maintenance, you must first obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Rose Electronics or an authorized repair center. This Return Authorization number must appear on the outside of the shipping container. See Limited Warranty for more information.
SAFETY The Orion has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. Like all electronic equipment, the Orion should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the Unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this Unit. Except where explained in this manual, do not attempt to service this unit yourself.
Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements Safety information Documentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the product documentation to get more information about the product. WARNING A WARNING in the manual denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death. CAUTION A CAUTION in the manual denotes a hazard that can damage equipment. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you have understood the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Monitor There is no picture. Check the power supply connection at the Local and Remote Unit. Is the Power LED at the Local and Remote Unit illuminated? If not, the internal power supply may be damaged or there may be an internal error. Check that the interconnection cable is connected at the Local Unit and the Remote Unit.
APPENDICES Appendix A – General Specifications Power Supply Voltage AC: 90-240VAC-0.5A-47-63Hz Power required 230V/2000mA – 115V/4000mA Interfaces RJ45 (INTERCONNECT) 1000 Mbit High-speed transmission. Wiring acc. EIA/TIA 568B Gigabit Ethernet LC (Glass Fiber) 1000 Mbit High-speed transmission. Corresponds to Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 – ETHERNET (Control Port) Standard ETHERNET access for HTTP, FTP, TELNET DB9 – Serial (Control Port) 115.
Appendix B – Part numbers Part # Orion Unit Description CATx– 8 Users ORS-TP08x08 ORS-TP08x16 ORS-TP08x24 ORS-TP08x32 8x8 - 8 users, 8 CPUs, CATx, DVI, USB 2.0 8x16 - 8 users, 16 CPUs, CATx, DVI, USB 2.0 8x24 - 8 users, 24 CPUs, CATx, DVI, USB 2.0 8x32 - 8 users, 32 CPUs, CATx, DVI, USB 2.0 ORS-TP16x08 ORS-TP16x16 ORS-TP16x24 ORS-TP16x32 16x8 - 16 users, 8 CPUs, CATx, DVI, USB 2.0 16x16 - 16 users, 16 CPUs, CATx, DVI, USB 2.0 16x24 - 16 users, 24 CPUs, CATx, DVI, USB 2.
Appendix C – DDC / Color depth set-up (Local Unit) The DDC information and color depth can be modified from the default value settings (Obtain the DDC information from the internal DDC table and 16/24Bit auto-select color depth). Refer to Appendix C for instructions on changing the default values. Remove the upper portion of the unit chassis and orient the PC board as shown below. Note the location of jumpers JP1, JP2, and JP3 on the local unit (Transmitter).
Selecting the Color Depth Color Depth 16 / 24 Bit AutoSelect Color depth depends on frame contents (Default) 24 Bit JP3 Set-up Remote Unit Selecting the moment of switching to the next frame The transmission of screen data is not synchronous to the screen change of the graphic card. Normally, the transmission is terminated when a frame is displayed on the screen.
Appendix D – Serial switching commands Using the serial interface, the whole switch matrix of the Orion™ Switch can be controlled. The functionality corresponds to the Switching in OSD / Crosspoint Mode. Optionally, the Unit echoes all executed switch commands via either the serial interface or the network interface. By means of this echo, the actual switch status of the switch can be monitored at any time and user applications can be realized based on this echo.
Telegrams, Switching functions Console (“Video signal“) No Function Telegram Reply 1 CON# Output Signal from CPU# STX, 0x47, , , ETX ACK, ECHO 2 CON# Output off STX, 0x48, , ETX ACK, ECHO 3 CON01…CON16 Output Signal from CPU#1…CPU#16, resp.
Telegrams, Switching functions Switch Matrix No Function Telegram Reply 11 Set Switch Matrix (Complete Setup): • requires 48 values (first 16 CPU’s, then 32 CON Ports) • 0x80 for “No Output“ • CON01…CON16 Output Signal from CPU#1…CPU#16 (cf. Telegram 3) • CPU01…CPU32 Output Signal from CON#1…CON#32 (cf.
Appendix E – Programming Macros This appendix describes the programming of switch macros. The macros will be stored for each console separately. To activate these macros, you need a macro keyboard connected to one of the USB HID Ports on the Remote Unit. To set-up the macros, select the option “Macro Keys” in the “Configuration” menu and press .
Keyboard Commands: + <-> <+> Page up to previous macro Page down to next macro Move to left field Move to right field Line up Line down Next field Previous field Select next function Select previous function Apply and save macros in current configuration Back to upper Menu Orion Installation and Operations Manual 49
Appendix F – Cascading units The Orion Unit can be cascaded to other Orion units to increase the number of connected computers to a maximum of 1024 connected computers. To cascade the units: 1. Connect the computers DVI video and USB ports to the transmitters configured for your application. 2. Connect the transmitters to the Orion Slave units CPU ports using CATx or Fiber cable. 3. Connect the Slave unit’s COMx port to the Orion Master unit’s CPUx port using CATx or Fiber cable. 4.
Appendix G – Synchronize Switching The synchronize switching feature of the Orion unit allows you to switch one or more Orion units to the same port automatically. Once configured, the port switching command issued to the Orion master unit will be sent to one or more Orion secondary units. All secondary units will automatically switch to the same port as the master unit. The example below shows how a dual head graphic card can be connected.
4. Escape from the Configure System menu and navigate to the Configuration Network menu as shown below. 5. Set the DHCP field to “N” 6. Enter the IP address (Assigned to the “Master” unit by your network administrator) for the Master unit 7. Enter the subnet mask (Assigned by your network administrator) 8. Enter the Gateway if necessary 9. Save the information and restart (power cycle) the Master Orion Unit Connect a console (keyboard/monitor/mouse) to the secondary unit. 1.
Appendix H – Change Initialization command + + , , Change of the initialization-string for the command mode (with x = number of the initialization-string; delivery status = 3) 1: + + simultaneous 2: Double-click < Scroll lock > 3: Double-click 4: Double-click < LEFT CTRL> 5: Double-click < LEFT ALT> 6: Double-click 7: Double-click < RIGHT CTRL> 8: Double-click < RIGHT ALT> Orion Installation and Operations Manual 53
