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CE680 / CE690 User Manual ii EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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 Ru les. The se limits ar e designed to provide reasonable prote ction against harmful interference when the equipment is[...]

CE680 / CE690 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, docum entation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior no tification by the manufacturer.[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual iv Package Content s The CE680 / CE690 package consists of:  1 CE680L or CE690L DVI Op tical KVM Extender (Local Unit)  1 CE680R or CE690R DVI Optical KVM Extender (Remote Unit)  1 Custom KVM Cable Set (1.8m)  1U S B C a b l e ( 1 . 8 m )  2 Power Adapters  1 Mounting Kit  1 User Instruction s* Check t[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual v Content s EMC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii SJ/T 11364-2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual vi Keyboard Operating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hotkey Summary Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sun [...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual vii About this Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your sy st em. It covers all aspects of installation, config uration and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below . Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the CE6 80 / CE690 system. Its purpose, featu[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual viii Conventions This manual uses the following conven tio ns: Product Information For information abo ut all ATEN produ cts and how they can help you connect without limits, vi si t ATEN on the Web or co ntact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a li st of locations and telepho ne numbers: Monospaced In[...]

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The CE680 / CE690 is a DVI Optical KVM Extender th at overcomes the length restriction of standard DVI cable s by using optical fiber to send high definition audio, video and control signals over long distance. It accepts audio-video stream from a local source and serializes the data to pass over a single 3.12 5 Gb[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 2 Features  Allows access to a computer or KVM installation from the local/remote console  Supports DVI-D interface and allows transmission of DVI single-link signals  Superior video quality of up to 19 20 x 120 0 @ 60 Hz (24-bits) – get an excellent, crisp image on your screen ov er long distance transmissions [...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 3 Requirement s Consoles  A DVI single link monitor capable of the highest resoluti on yo u will be using on any computer in the installation  A USB keyboard  A USB mouse  Stereo microphone and stereo speakers (option al)  A USB T ouchscreen panel device (optional) Computers The following equipm ent must be in[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 4 Maximum Cable Dist ances Operating Syst ems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below: Connection Distance Computer to Local Unit (CE680L / CE690L) 5 m Local Unit (CE680L / CE690L) to Remote Unit (CE680R / CE690R) 600 m (CE680) 20 km (CE690) Remote Unit (CE680R / CE690R) to monitor 5 m OS Ve r s i o n Win[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Component s CE680L / CE690L (Local Unit) Front V iew No. Componen t Description 1 KVM Port Use the Custom KVM cable supplied with this unit:  DVI Input port: The DVI connector of the provided Custom KVM cable that connects to your computer plugs into this port.  USB Port (for Keyboard / Mouse) : The USB Type B connec[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 6 CE680R / CE690R (Remote Unit) Front V iew No. Component Description 1 RS-232 Serial Port RS-232 serial devices – such as barcode scanners – plug into this port. 2 W ake Up PC Pushbutton Press the Wake up P C pushbutton to wake the computer at the local site through the RS-232 port. See page 18 for full details. 3 Ope[...]

Chapter 1. Introduction 7 CE680 / CE690 (Local / Remote Unit) Rear V iew No. Component Description 1 Cable Tie Slot If you want to use a cable tie to gather the cables together , you can run it through this slot to attach it to the unit. 2 Power Jack Connect the power adapter into this jack. 3 USB Ports (for Keyboard / Mouse) The USB cable for your[...]

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9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Mounting For convenience and flex ibility, the CE680 / C E690 can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do the following: 1. Using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit , screw the mounting bracket into the bottom panel of the unit: 2. Screw the bracket into any co nvenient location on the rack. Note: These s[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 10 Inst allation Setting up the CE680 / CE690 DV I Optical KVM Extender system is simp ly a matter of plugging in the cables. Make sure that all the equipment to be connected up is powered off. Refer to the installation di agrams (the num bers in the diagrams correspond to the steps), and do the following: KVM Function Ste[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 11 RS-232 Function Steps 7–8 are for incorporat ing a serial terminal or other serial devices into your installation. Do the follow ing steps: 7. (Optional) For control of serial devices and/or to use W ak e Up PC feature (see page 18), connect a local computer to the RS-232 Serial port on the local unit . 8. (Optional) [...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 12 Inst allation Diagrams Front Vie w 1 Custom KVM cable set Local PC 7 7 2 CE680L / CE690L CE680R / CE690R 8 8 9[...]

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 13 Rear View Note: The serial port on the CE680L / CE 690L connects to the co mputer; the serial port on the CE680R / CE690R connects to a serial device (optional). 6 CE680L / CE690L Fiber Optic cable CE680R / CE690R T ouchscreen 5 3 3 6 4 T ouchscreen 10 10 10 10[...]

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15 Chapter 3 Operation Manual Operation You can conveniently operate t he CE680 / CE690 by pressing the pushbuttons located on the unit’s front panel. Select an Operating Mode (page 16) by pressing the Operation Mode Pushbutton. The Remo te Unit also has a pushbu tton for waking up a PC on the local site (page 18). The LEDs on the fr ont panel in[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 16 Mode Selection The Operating Mode Selection switch, located on each unit’s front panel, controls the operating mode of th e DVI Optical KVM Extender system. Pressing the switch toggles the operating mode as follows: When the system is in Local Mode, the Remote unit’s selection switch is inactive. Pressing it has no [...]

Chapter 3. Operation 17 LED Display The CE680 / CE690 Local and Remot e units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tabl es, below: CE680L / CE690L (Local Unit) CE680R / CE690R (Remote Unit) LED Indication Local (Green) Lights when the local console is active (the Remote LED is off).  Lights also when in Hotke[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 18 Firmware Upgrade Refer to The Firmw are Upgrade Utility in Chapter 5 for a step-by-step guide on upgrading the firm ware. In summary, do the following steps: 1. Push an d hold the Operation Mode pushbutton and power on the Lo cal or Remote unit to enter the firmware upgrade mode. 2. Connect a computer to the RS-232 po r[...]

Chapter 3. Operation 19 Hotkey Setting Mode The administrator and users can use ho tkey combinations to configure a number of the DVI Optical KVM Extender’s working env iro nmen t parameters. All Hotkey operation s begin by in voking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). Invoking HSM To invoke HSM (CE680L / CE690L only), do the followi ng: Control and F12 K[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 20 When Hotkey Mode is active:  The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in s uccession to indicate that HSM is in effect. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HSM.  A Command Line appears on the m onitor screen. The command line prompt i s the word Hotkey: in yellow text on a blue background[...]

Chapter 3. Operation 21 Keyboard Operating Plat form The CE680 / CE690's default configuration is for a PC Compatible key board operating platform. If you have a Mac or a Sun on your installation, you can change the keyboard operating platform as follows: 1. Invoke HSM (see page 19). 2. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 22 Hotkey Summary T able After invoking HSM (see page 19), key in one of the follow ing keys to perform the corresponding function: Note: The brackets indicate the keys you should press. Simply press the indicated ke ys – d o not type the brackets. Key Function [H] T oggles between the default ([Ctrl] [F12]) and alternat[...]

23 Chapter 4 Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emu late the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and release the activation key . PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [S hift ] Sh ift [[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 24 Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emul ate the fu ncti ons of the Sun keyboard when t he Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding function s are shown in the table below. Note: When using key combinations, press and release the first key (Ctrl), then press and [...]

25 Chapter 5 The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmwa re Upgrade Utility (using the file name CE680_CE690_Vx.x.xxx.exe) provid es a smoo th, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch's firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package th at is specific for each device. New firmware upgrade pack ages are posted[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 26 Single Unit Mode To prepare for the Firmware Upgrade, do the following: 1. T u rn of f the CE680L / CE6 90L or CE680R / CE690R and unplug the power adapter . 2. Push and hol d the Operation Mode pushbutton on the CE680L / CE690L or CE680R / CE690R front panel. This enables the Local/R emo te Unit to operate in Firmware [...]

Chapter 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 27 2. Read and agree to the License Agr eement (enable the I Agr ee radio button). 3. Click Next to continue. The Firmware U pgrade Utility main screen appears: The Utility inspects your installation. The Local/Remote Unit is listed in the Device List panel and autom ati call y selected for upgrade. 4. Click [...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 28 As the upgrade proceeds, status messages appear in the S tatus Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progr ess... bar . The highlight / color of the device name in the Device List panel also changes as follows:  Green - the device is bei ng prepared for upgrade  Blue - firmware upgrade[...]

Chapter 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 29 Local and Remote Mode To prepare for the Firmware Upgrade of b oth Local and Remot e units, do the following: 1. T urn of f both CE680L / CE690L and CE680R / CE69 0R units and unplug their power adapters. 2. Make sure both units are connected using a Fiber Optic cable via the CE680L / CE690L's Optical[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 30 St arting the Upgrade To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmwa re Upgrade Package file (CE680_CE690_Vx.x.xxx.exe)) – eith er by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line an d entering the full p ath to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utilit y W elcome screen appears. 2. Read and agree to the L[...]

Chapter 5. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 31 If you enabled Check Firmware V ersion , the Utility compares the device's firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it fi nds that the device's version is higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the si tuat ion and gives you the option to Co ntinue or [...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 32 Upgrade Failed For the Single Unit upgrade mode, if th e Upgrade Succeeded screen does not appear, then the upgrade failed to comp lete successfully. You should repeat the upgrade procedure from the beginning. For the Local and Remote Unit upgrade mode (upgrading bo th units at the same time), if the CE680L / CE690L upg[...]

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

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 34  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 all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.  T o help protect y our system from s[...]

Appendix 35 Rack Mounting  Before working on the rack, ma ke su re 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 r[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 36 T echnical Support International  For online technical support – includ ing troubleshooting, documentati on, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com  For telephone support, see Telephone Suppo rt , page iii: North America When you contact u s, please have the followin g information ready beforehand:  P[...]

Appendix 37 Specifications Function CE680L / CE690L CE680R / CE690R Connectors KVM Ports V ideo 1 x DVI-D Female (White) N/A S peakers 1 x Mini S tereo Jack Female (Green) N/A Mic. 1 x Mini S tereo Jack Female (Pink) N/A USB (Keyboard / Mouse) 1 x USB T y pe B Female (White) N/A USB (T ouchscreen panel) 1 x USB T y pe B Female (White) N/A Console P[...]

CE680 / CE690 User Manual 38 Note: 1. Operating distance is approximate. A typical maximum distance may vary depending on factors such as fiber type, bandwidth, connector splicing, losses, modal or chromatic dispersion, environmental factors, and kinks. 2. It is recommended that you use a Single Mode optical fiber cable that conforms to IEC 60793-2[...]