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USER GUIDE
KV0004A-R2 KV0004A-LED KV0004A-XTRA-LED KV0008A-R2
FREEDOM II
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user
at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Disclaimer:
Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or
cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
(NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT)
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 2: WELCOME .............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 What‘s Included 9 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
2.4 Additional Items You May Need ..........................................................................................................................................................9
2.5 Hardware Description ........................................................................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Locations ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Mounting .............................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.3 Connections ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................. 24
4.1 Initial configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Glide and Switch configuration .........................................................................................................................................................32
4.3 Multi-Monitor Glide and Switch configuration ................................................................................................................................34
4.4 Configuring LED indicators................................................................................................................................................................36
4.5 Additional Glide and Switch operations and settings .....................................................................................................................38
CHAPTER 5: OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 39
5.1 Selecting a computer .........................................................................................................................................................................39
APPENDIX A - CABLE PIN-OUTS ............................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX B - WHAT IS TRUE EMULATION? ............................................................................. 45
APPENDIX C - WHAT IS GLIDE & SWITCH? ................................................................................ 47
APPENDIX D - OPEN SOURCE LICENSES .................................................................................. 49
APPENDIX E - SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 50
CONTENTS
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Approvals: CE, FCC
Hardware Compatibility: All computers with USB interfaces
Software Compatibility: Operates with all known software and operating systems including
Windows®, Linux®, Unix®, BSD, all Sun® OS, all Mac® OS, NetWare®, etc.
Connectors: Keyboard/Mouse: USB Type A female
Switched USB: USB 2.0 Type A female
Audio: 3.5-mm stereo jack
Other: Modular 10p10c for Flash upgrade and channel switching commands
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Power: Dual DC connectors (one power adapter included)
Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Output: 12VDC, 1.5A
Consumption: 18W
Size: KV0004A-R2: 1.22"H x 11.4"W x 5.04"D (31 x 290 x 128 mm)
KV0008A-R2: 1.22"H x 17.05"W x 6.22"D (31 x 433 x 158 mm)
CHAPTER 2: WELCOME
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The Freedom II* series of switches are focused upon allowing you to seamlessly access multiple computers and their display
screens, using common peripherals.
Freedom II switches allow you to use a single USB keyboard and USB mouse to fulfill functions that previously required four
or eight separate sets. This provides immediate savings in both desk space and also the time required to access and control
systems and screens. The KV0004A-R2 variant supports up to four connected systems while the larger KV0008A-R2 allows up to
eight systems to be accessed.
Freedom II switches feature our True Emulation technology (see Appendix C), which ensures that the full characteristics of the
connected USB keyboard and mouse are passed to every system.
In addition to switching the keyboard and mouse, Freedom II switches can also share a set of speakers and two separate USB
peripherals between the various systems. This can be done either in concert with the keyboard and mouse (and each other) or
totally independently.
Freedom II switches can be used in combination with various Black Box extender products (such as the Wizard SRX ACU5501A)
to extend the distance between the user and the computers under control.
* References to Freedom II apply equally to both the KV0004A-R2 and KV0008A-R2 products.
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Figure 2-1. Overview of the Freedom II.
Switching between the systems connected to the Freedom II can be achieved in five different ways:
The innovative Glide and Switch automatic switching utility (see Appendix C),
The COMPUTER button on the top panel,
Keyboard hotkey combinations,
Mouse button combinations,
• Remote control via an external system.
Where additional feedback is required as to which systems and screens are selected at any time, the optional Freedom LED
Monitor kit provides discreet stick-on LED monitor indicators. When a system/screen is selected, a corresponding LED monitor
indicator illuminates (in a choice of colors) to confirm the action.
Glide and Switch
An innovative in-built utility that allows
the unit to automatically switch between
channels by monitoring the mouse pointer
position.
The keyboard/mouse, the speakers and two
individual USB channels can be collectively or
separately switched through to each PC system
using a variety of manual and/or automatic
switching methods.
Internal
network
Remote
configuration
and control
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2.2 FEATURES
Multiple screens, multiple systems
The Freedom II units allow you to control up to four (or up to eight) individual computer systems and their display screens using just
one keyboard and mouse set. You can also share two further USB peripherals between the systems.
Multiple channel switching options
You have a choice of five different ways to switch between the various system/display channels including control by mouse buttons,
keyboard hotkeys, the unit front panel, optional remote control by another device or using our Glide and Switch technology – more
on this below.
Automatic channel switching with Glide and Switch technology
Our patent pending Glide and Switch technology allows the Freedom II units to determine the precise moment that you wish to
change between channels by monitoring the mouse pointer movements. All switching intelligence is fully contained within the unit,
no extra software utilities are required on your mission critical computer systems.
True Emulation
Earlier USB KVM switches relied upon standard keyboard and mouse templates to tell each computer system how to deal with the
connected peripherals. The Freedom II switches gather the true identities of the connected keyboard and mouse and present those
“real” profiles concurrently to every system. Thus, specialized keyboards and mice can be fully supported.
Compact size
Freedom II switches are contained within sturdy yet compact metal cases which can easily be concealed within the cable flows
behind your desk.
Optional channel indicators
The Freedom LED Monitor kit provides individual indicator modules that make it easy to see which display screen is currently select-
ed.
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2.3 WHAT‘S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box at 877-877-2269
or info@blackbox.com.
• FreedomIIunit
• Poweradapterandpowercord
• Flashupgradeadapter
• (4)Self-adhesivefeet
2.4 ADDITIONAL ITEMS YOU MAY NEED
• FreedomLEDMonitorkitwithfourstick-onindicatorsandcables(P/N:KV0004A-LED)
• USBcable(type-Atotype-B)notexceeding15feet/5m(P/N:USB05)
• 3.5mmAudiocable(P/N:EJ110)
• RackmountbracketsforKV0004A-R2 variant (P/N: KV0004A-RMK)
• RackmountbracketsforKV0008A-R2 variant (P/N: KV0008A-RMK)
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2.5 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.5.1 TOP PANEL (KV0004A-R2 VARIANT)
Figure 2-2 shows the top panel of the four-channel unit. Table 2-1 describes its components:
Figure 2-2. Top panel.
Table 2-1. Top panel components.
Number Component Description
1 Computer button Press to change to the next computer channel.
Indicators The lower four indicators (K/M, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched 2
to the current computer channel or (as you begin pressing the Mode button) the
peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the Computer button.
The upper four indicators scroll across at regular intervals whenever the Glide and Switch
channel switching system is enabled.
The seven-segment numeric display indicates the computer channel that is currently
active.
Mode button Press to determine which peripherals should be switched to another computer channel 3
(will occur when you press the Computer button).
1 2 3
F r e e d o m I I
Z E R O - T O U C H D E S K T O P S W I I N GT C H
Compu rte K/M SP USB2K Mode
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2.5.2 REAR PANEL (KV0004A-R2 VARIANT)
Figure 2-3 shows the rear panel of the four-channel unit. Table 2-2 describes its components:
Figure 2-3. Rear panel.
Table 2-2. Rear panel components.
Number Component Description
(2) Locking connectors Dual power inputs.4
(2) USB Type A connectors Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors.5
3.5-mm RCA connector User console audio port: Connect optional speakers to this connector.6
7 RJ-45port Optionsport:Thistop10p10cportisusedtoallowexternalcontrolofchannel
switching and also to update the internal firmware when necessary by connecting to
a computer*.
(4) USB Type B connectors Connect to a USB port on each computer.8
(4) 3.5-mm RCA connectors Connect to the speaker output socket on each computer (optional connection).9
(2) USB Type A connectors Connect to the console's USB 2.0 peripheral devices (optional connection).10
Micro USB port Reserved for future use.11
12 RJ-45port Networkport-forremoteconfigurationorforconnectiontoaremoteswitching
source, such as a Crestron™, AMX™, Black Box ControlBridge or similar controller.
*NOTE: The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket, which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more
common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs for both types of connectors are
listed in Appendix A.
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2.5.3 TOP PANEL (KV0008A-R2 VARIANT)
Figure 2-4 shows the top panel of the eight-channel unit. Table 2-3 describes its components:
Figure 2-4. Top panel.
Table 2-3. Top panel components.
Number Component Description
1 Computer button Press to change to the next computer channel.
Indicators The lower four indicators (K/M, SPK, USB1, USB2) show which peripherals are switched 2
to the current computer channel or (as you begin pressing the Mode button) the
peripherals that will be switched during the next press(es) of the Computer button.
The upper four indicators scroll across at regular intervals whenever the Glide and Switch
channel switching system is enabled.
The seven-segment numeric display indicates the computer channel that is currently
active.
Mode button Press to determine which peripherals should be switched to another computer channel 3
(will occur when you press the Computer button).
F r e e d o m I I
Z E R O - T O U C H D E S K T O P S W I H I N GT C
Computer K/M SP USB2K Mode
1 2 3
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2.5.4 REAR PANEL (KV0008A-R2 VARIANT)
Figure 2-5 shows the rear panel of the eight-channel unit. Table 2-4 describes its components:
Figure 2-5. Rear panel.
Table 2-4. Rear panel components.
Number Component Description
(2) Locking connectors Dual power inputs.4
(2) USB Type A connectors Connect the console’s USB keyboard and mouse to these connectors.5
3.5-mm RCA connector User console audio port: Connect optional speakers to this connector.6
7 RJ-45port Optionsport:Thistop10p10cportisusedtoallowexternalcontrolofchannel
switching and also to update the internal firmware when necessary by connecting to
a computer*.
(8) USB Type B connectors Connect to a USB port on each computer.8
(8) 3.5-mm RCA connectors Connect to the speaker output socket on each computer (optional connection).9
(2) USB Type A connectors Connect to the console's USB 2.0 peripheral devices (optional connection).10
Micro USB port Reserved for future use.11
12 RJ-45port Networkport-forremoteconfigurationorforconnectiontoaremoteswitching
source, such as a Crestron™, AMX™, Black Box ControlBridge or similar controller.
*NOTE: The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket, which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more
common 8p8c connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs for both types of connectors are
listed in Appendix A.
INDO OR US E ONLY
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OPTIONS
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USB 1
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION
3.1 LOCATIONS
Please consider the following important points when planning the position of the Freedom II unit:
• SituatetheFreedomIIunitclosetothesystemstowhichitwillbeconnectedandneartoapoweroutlet.
• ThankstotheGlideandSwitchautomaticswitchingutility(and/ortheoptionalremotecontrol),theFreedomIIunitcanbesituat-
ed out of sight within the cabling cradle of a desk or placed adjacent to the connected systems.
• ConsulttheprecautionslistedwithintheSafetyinformationsection.
3.2 MOUNTING
Before you begin connecting to the keyboard, mouse and source systems, it is advisable to mount the Freedom II unit in place, either:
• Inastandard19"rackmountcabinet(usingtheoptionalrackmountbrackets),or
• Onahorizontalsurfaceusingthesuppliedselfadhesivefeet,or
• Amongthecablingattherearofthedesk.
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3.3 CONNECTIONS
Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide; however, where possible connect the as a power in
final step.
3.3.1 USER CONSOLE
The ports that make up the user console are where you attach the peripherals that will be shared between the computer systems.
Ensure that power is disconnected from the unit.
TO CONNECT PERIPHERALS TO THE USER CONSOLE
1. Position your peripheral devices in the vicinity of the unit so that their cables will easily reach.
2. Keyboard and mouse: Attach the leads from your USB keyboard and mouse to the USB sockets specifically labeled with keyboard
and mouse symbols. The keyboard and mouse will operate in any of the USB sockets, however, True Emulation is not available on
sockets labeled USB1 or USB2. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. Connecting the keyboard/mouse to the user console.
3. USB devices: Where required, attach the leads from your USB peripherals to the USB sockets labeled USB1 and USB2.
See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Connecting USB peripherals to the user console.
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4. Audio: Where required, connect the lead from your speakers to the audio socket. See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Connecting speakers to the user console.
3.3.1.1 SUPPORT FOR OPTICAL S/PDIF AUDIO
The Line In sockets on the computer ports and the Line Out socket on the user console are dual purpose. They can accept either
3.5mm analog jacks or mini- TOSLINK optical fiber connectors. The latter provide access to the optical S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital
InterFace) capabilities supported by the Freedom II system, which switches PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio at 96KHz.
3.3.2 COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Each computer system is connected to the Freedom II unit using (up to) two cables. Freedom II switches support USB 2.0 (incl. USB
1.1) connections.
TO CONNECT A COMPUTER SYSTEM
1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the Freedom II unit and the system to be connected.
2. Use a USB cable (type-A to type-B) to link a USB port on the computer system to the USB port of the required channel on the rear
of the unit. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4. Connecting the USB and speaker leads from a computer to the Freedom II unit.
3. If required, use a stereo audio link cable (3.5-mm jacks at either end) to link the speaker port on the computer system to the audio
port of the required channel on the rear of the unit. See Figure 3-4.
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3.3.3 POWER IN CONNECTIONS
The Freedom II switch is supplied with a single power adapter but offers the facility to use a second input in order to provide opera-
tional redundancy. The Freedom II unit can operate perfectly well from a single power adapter operating alone. When two adapters
are connected, the unit will spread its load between them; should one power input fail, 100% of the load will be transferred to the
other power adapter without a break in operation. Remote checking of the power inputs is possible at any time via the browser inter-
face.
There is no on/off switch on the Freedom II unit, so operation begins as soon as power is applied at either port.
3.3.3.1 TO CONNECT A POWER ADAPTER
1. Attach the output connector of the supplied power adapter to either of the two power input sockets on the left side of the rear
panel. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5. Attaching the power adapter lead(s) to the power input socket(s).
Note: The outer sleeve of each power connector will retract slightly as it locks into place.
Input 1
Input 2
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Figure 3-6. Attaching the IEC connector of the power lead to the adapter.
3. Connect the power cord to a nearby main supply socket.
4. Where power redundancy is required, repeat steps 1 to 3 for a second power adapter.
IMPORTANT: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety information section of this guide. In
particular, do not use an unearthed power socket or extension cable.
Note: Both the switch and its power supplies generate heat when in operation and will become warm to the touch. Do not enclose
them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient tempera-
tures exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade. Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40
degrees Centigrade.
3.3.3.2 TO DISCONNECT A POWER ADAPTER
1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply.
Note: If you are replacing one of dual power adapters during operation, it is not necessary to also remove power from the other
adapter.
2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the Freedom II unit.
3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the switch. As the body of the plug slides back, it will release from the socket and
you can fully withdraw the whole plug.
2. Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power cord to the socket of the power adapter. See Figure 3-6.
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3.3.4 OPTIONAL LED INDICATOR CONNECTIONS
The optional Freedom LED Monitor module (part number: KV0004A-LED) with four indicators enables you to add LED (Light Emitting
Diode) indicators to each of your video display screens to show which are active.
The optional Freedom LED Monitor module connects to the port of the main Freedom II switch. Each individual LED moniOPTIONS -
tor indicator then connects to one of the ten ports on the Freedom LED Monitor module.
3.3.4.1 TO CONNECT THE FREEDOM LED MONITOR MODULE AND INDICATORS
1. Remove power from the switch. Use the flat cable supplied with the Freedom LED Monitor kit to link the module to the OPTIONS
port of the Freedom II switch. See Figure 3-7.
Link cable
(Included in Freedom LED
Monitor kit)
Freedom LED
Monitor module
Figure 3-7. Linking the Freedom LED Monitor module to the Freedom II switch.
Note: If a system or an external control is connected to the Options port, remove this first. It can be attached to the Freedom LED
Monitor module later.
IMPORTANT: Do not
connect the OPTIONS
port to any network.
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2. Link each LED indicator to a port on the Freedom LED Monitor module -
ports 1 to 4 are most commonly used.
See Figure 3-8.
3. You need to tell the Freedom LED Monitor which LED indicator to illuminate (and in which color) for each channel. To do this con-
nect your computer see 4.1.1.1 To temporarily connect a computer to the to the Freedom II switch via a network connection ( net-
work port) and use the Glide and Switch application. Please see the section 4.4 Configuring LED indicators.
4. Apply power to the switch.
LED indicator with
3 metre lead
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Insert the lead for
the first indicator
into port 1
Each indicator has a self adhesive Velcro
tab to assist with mounting on your
video displays.
Figure 3-8. Linking LED indicators to the Freedom LED Monitor module.
Note: The KV0004A-LED kit
includes four LED indicator
assemblies. Up to ten can be
connected and additional LED
indicators can be ordered using
the part number: KV0004A-
XTRA-LED.
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3.3.5 SWITCHING CONTROL VIA THE NETWORK PORT
The network port allows switching to be controlled by commands issued from an external system such as a Black Box
ControlBridge, Crestron™ or AMX™ controller.
3.3.5.1 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK FOR REMOTE CONTROL
1 Use a standard patch cable to link the network port ( ) to a network switch.
Link from
network switch
3.3.5.2 ISSUING REMOTE SWITCHING COMMANDS VIA THE NETWORK PORT
The Application Programming Interface (API) for the unit requires the controlling system to send an HTTP Get request to the follow-
ing location:
• <ipadress>/cgi-bin/channel
The following parameters are available:
• km=<channel>Switchesthekeyboardandmousetothedefinedchannel.
• spk=<channel>Switchesthespeakerstothedefinedchannel.
• usb1=<channel> SwitchesUSBport1tothedefinedchannel.
• usb2=<channel> SwitchesUSBport2tothedefinedchannel.
Anexamplestringis:192.168.1.22/cgi-bin/channel?km=3&spk=4&usb1=2&usb2=1
The above example would switch the keyboard and mouse to channel 3, the speakers to channel 4, USB port 1 to channel 2 and USB
port 2 to channel 1.
Note: If security is enabled then the client must be authenticated before you are able to access the Freedom II.
2 Ensure that the Freedom II network port is correctly configured to a subnet that is
accessible from the sending device. See Network settings for details.
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3.3.6 SWITCHING CONTROL VIA THE OPTIONS PORT
The OPTIONS port allows an external serial input, typically from a computer, to control the selection of the various channels. You can
use either an optional serial cable or alternatively construct a custom cable to link the Freedom II switch and the computer. For pin-
out details of the custom cable, see Appendix A.
Upon receipt of the correct code, the Freedom II will switch immediately to the appropriate channel.
3.3.6.1 CONNECTING A COMPUTER FOR REMOTE CONTROL
The cable link from the computer needs to connect the transmit (TXD) line of the computer to the receive (RXD) input of the Freedom
II and also link the ground terminals (GND) of the two devices. See Appendix A for details.
1 Use an optional serial cable to link the port on the rear panel of the Freedom II switch and a vacant serial port on the OPTIONS
computer.
Note: If the optional is used with the Freedom II, connect the computer instead to the TO KEYPAD Freedom LED Monitor module
OR PC port on the . Freedom LED Monitor module
IMPORTANT: Do not connect
the OPTIONS port to any
network.
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3.3.6.2 SERIAL PORT PARAMETER SETTINGS
Ensure that the chosen serial port is configured to the following:
• Baudrate: 1200
• Databits: 8
• Stopbit: 1
• Parity: None
3.3.6.3 CHANNEL SELECTION CODES
ASCII
Character Hex Decimal
• Channel1: ‘1’ 0x31 49
• Channel2: ‘2’ 0x32 50
• Channel3: ‘3’ 0x33 51
• Channel4: ‘4’ 0x34 52
• Channel 5: ‘5’ 0x35 53
• Channel 6: ‘6’ 0x36 54
• Channel 7: ‘7’ 0x37 55
• Channel 8: ‘8’ 0x38 56
KV0008A-R2 models only
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4.1 INITIAL CONFIGURATION
The configuration, monitoring and management of the Freedom II unit is performed using the in-built Zero Touch Switch Manager
utility which is accessible via the network connection using a standard web browser.
4.1.1 ACCESSING THE ZERO TOUCH SWITCH MANAGER
1 Use a computer that is directly or indirectly (i.e. via a network switch) connected to the Freedom II unit. If you need to make a
temporary connection, see below.
Temporary link from
your computer
4.1.1.1 TO TEMPORARILY CONNECT A COMPUTER TO THE NETWORK PORT
1 If you need to make a temporary connection for configuration purposes, use a standard
patch cable (cross-over or straight connections are both supported) to link the Ethernet
10/100 network port ( ) of the Freedom II unit to your computer’s network port.
Figure 4-1. The Zero Touch Switch Manager opening page
Note: If the Freedom II has been previously configured and those settings are unknown, see the Troubleshooting section for
details about reverting to the default settings.
4.1.2 LOGGING OUT
There is no log out option. You merely need to close the browser that you are using to access the Zero Touch Switch Manager.
2 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the Freedom II. The default setting is: 192.168.1.22
3 If requested, enter your username and password to log on.
Note: The default username and password are ‘admin’ and ‘password’ respectively.
The opening page of the Zero Touch Switch Manager should be displayed. See Figure 4-1.
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Figure 4-2. The Status page
4.1.3.2 CHANNEL CONTROL
The Channel control section shows the computers to which each of the user console peripheral channels are switched. You can use
these entries to individually switch each peripheral to any of the four computers.
TO SWITCH PERIPHERALS BETWEEN CHANNELS
1 Access the Zero Touch Switch Manager.
2 If necessary, on the left side, click the Status button.
3 In the section, click the numeric field to the right of the required peripheral channel, (e.g. Channel control
KM channel, speaker channel, etc.) to reveal a drop down list.
4 Click the number of the computer to which the peripheral should be switched. The Freedom II front panel
display will respond when peripheral channels are switched:
• The main seven digit number shows the computer to which the KM (Keybd and Mouse) channel is connected.
• If any of the other channels are switched to a different channel than the KM, their indicators will flash.
4.1.3 STATUS PAGE
The Status page provides details about the dual power inputs, the internal operating temperature and also allows you to switch
peripheral channels.
4.1.3.1 TO DISPLAY THE STATUS PAGE
1 Access the Zero Touch Switch Manager.
2 The Status page is the first to be displayed, however, if necessary, click the button shown on the left side: The page will Status
be displayed. See Figure 4-2.
Provides power input and
internal temperature de-
tails as well as the unit’s
xed MAC address.
Indicates to which computer
channels the various user console
peripherals are currently connected.
You can click these to switch any
peripheral to another channel.
Click here to
choose the re-
quired page.
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4.1.4.3 KEEP ALIVE OPTIONS
This feature is used to prevent selected computers from going into sleep mode by emulating activity on the mouse/keyboard. Two
modes are possible:
• Onactivity-Whenchosen,keepaliveactivitiesaresentevery15secondsaslongasthelocalconsoleisinuse.Whenthelocal
console is not in use then no keep alives are sent.
• Always-Whenchosen,keepaliveactivitiesaresentcontinuouslyevery15seconds.
Channels: Place a tick next to each computer that needs to be kept awake.
4.1.4.4 SWITCH IDENTIFICATION
This section allows you to optionally apply details to the Freedom II. For larger installations where Name, Description and Location
multiple units exist, this information can be very useful for identification purposes. Additionally, the entry is also used when Name
performing a DHCP search.
If the Name and Location entries are set, they will be displayed at the top of each Zero Touch Switch Manager page as the Switch ID
(replacing the MAC address).
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4.1.5 NETWORK SETTINGS
4.1.5.1 TO DISPLAY THE NETWORK SETTINGS PAGE
1 Access the Zero Touch Switch Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.
3 On the left side, click the Network settings option. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4. The Network settings page
The various network settings are as follows:
• Require a username and password to logon - When ticked, the unit will request a valid username and password before allowing
access to the Zero Touch Switch Manager.
• Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP) - When ticked, the unit will derive its IP address, netmask and gateway settings from
the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the local network. Additionally, the optional Name entry entered
within the General Configuration section can also be used when performing a DHCP search.
• Address, Netmask and Gateway - When the setting above is unticked, these three fields are used to define the fundamental
network settings of the Freedom II unit. The default settings are as follows:
• Address: 192.168.1.22
• Netmask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1
When the Obtain IP address... option is ticked, these three fields will display the settings that were defined by the DHCP server.
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4.1.6 USER ACCOUNTS
4.1.6.1 TO DISPLAY THE USER ACCOUNTS PAGE
1 Access the Zero Touch Switch Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.
3 On the left side, click the User accounts option. See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5. The User accounts page
4.1.6.2 MANAGING USERS
The maximum number of declared users is limited to an administrator and up to four other users. A list of current users will be
shown and you can alter the list as follows:
TO EDIT A USER
1 Click on the user name.
2 Click the Edit user button.
3 Adjust the Username and/or Password as required.
Note: The admin username cannot be changed.
4 Click the Save button.
TO ADD A USER
1 Click the Add user button.
2 Enter the required Username and/or Password.
3 Click the Save button.
To delete a user
1 Click on the user name.
2 Click the Edit user button.
3 Click the Delete user button.
Note: The admin user cannot be deleted.
4 Click the Save button.
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4.1.8 UPGRADE
4.1.8.1 TO DISPLAY THE UPGRADE PAGE
Note: Firmware upgrades are not possible using the Safari browser, please use a different browser when performing upgrades.
1 Access the Zero Touch Switch Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Upgrade button. See Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7. The Upgrade page
4.1.8.2 PERFORMING A FIRMWARE UPGRADE
The Freedom II switch is fully upgradeable via a firmware upgrade.
TO PERFORM A FIRMWARE UPGRADE
1 Download the latest Freedom II firmware upgrade file from Black Box technical support and install it on a computer that is
attached via a network connection to the Freedom II switch.
The file is supplied as a compressed ZIP file. Decompress the ZIP file with an appropriate tool such as WinZip (www.winzip.
com) and extract the contained *.bin file.
2 Access the Upgrade page (as detailed above).
3 Click the Select upgrade file button and use the subsequent file dialog to locate the downloaded * upgrade file. Once .bin
selected, the name of the upgrade file will be displayed within the Upgrade window.
4 Click the Start upgrade button. As the process begins, the Upgrade page will show ‘Upgrade in progress’ and the Freedom II
front panel will show ‘ ’.
The upgrade process may take several minutes to complete, after which time the Freedom II front panel will return to showing
the current channel number.
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4.2 GLIDE AND SWITCH CONFIGURATION
Note: Whenever a factory reset is performed on a Freedom II unit, the Glide and Switch Configuration will be deleted and need to be
repeated.
4.2.1 INSTALLING THE GLIDE AND SWITCH CONFIGURATION APPLICATION
The Glide and Switch configuration application is available for download from the Black Box website.
1 Install the application onto any computer (not necessarily one of the four computers linked to the Freedom II switch).
2 Connect the computer to the Freedom II via the network port. See To temporarily connect a computer to the network port for
details.
3 Run the installation application and follow the on-screen instructions. Once installed,
start the Glide and Switch application. It may report that it is ‘Unable to communicate
with the device’. If so:
a Click the OK button, whereupon the Glide and Switch window will open.
b SelectCongure>Connection...todisplaytheCommunicationcongurationdialog.
c option is used only for the Inthersttab,selecttheNetworkconnection.TheSerial
standard Freedom II switch. See Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8. The Comms config popup
d Enter the IP address of the Freedom II unit (it is set to 192.168.1.22 as standard) as well as the username and password, if
used.
e Ifrequired,testtheconnection.SelectConfigure>SendLayouttoSwitch.Ifnoerrormessageisreturnedthenyoucan
assume the connection is working.
4.2.2 CONFIGURING THE GLIDE AND SWITCH SYSTEM
Use the Glide and Switch configuration application to declare the display screens and their positions relative to each other. Then
download the configuration to the Freedom II unit.
1 On the icon bar, click the red, green, blue and yellow screen icons (or use the Screens menu) to add the required number of display
screens to the map area. See Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9. Adding display screens to the layout
Note: By default, the Glide and Switch screen will automatically add four screens in a straight row ( 1A 2A 4A3A ), each at a
resolution of 1920 x 1080. You can edit or delete these screens as required.
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1A 2A 4A3A 1A 2A
3A 4A 1A
2A 4A3A
1 Arrange the coloured rectangular screen representations to mimic the physical layout of the actual displays. See Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10. Example screen layouts
The important thing is to define where each screen edge abuts to the next so that the Freedom II switch can determine the
correct moments to switch channels.
Use the small black squares around the perimeter of each highlighted screen representation to change their size or stretch
them.
Note: The numbering of the screen images relate directly to the four channels on the switch.
2 Double-click on each screen representation to set the screen resolution and, optionally, add a screen name and/or configure
an LED indicator (if used). See Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11. Defining the resolution of a screen and (optionally) a name
The screen resolutions are not critical but they enable the Freedom II unit to accurately map the movement of the mouse onto
corresponding movements of the pointer across the screens. The screen names, if used, are not downloaded to the Freedom II
unit.
IfyouneedtocongureanLEDindicator,clicktheLEDSetuptab.Pleasesee4.4ConguringLEDindicators for details.
3 Whenthescreenmapiscompleteandaccuratelymatchesthetruelayoutofthedisplayscreens,chooseFile>Savetostorea
copy of the layout. The layout will be stored as a ‘Glide and Switch Config file’ with the extension: .ffc
4 Tosendtheconfiguration,selectConfigure>SendLayouttoSwitch.
• If the download is successful, the screen representations will briefly turn grey and the upper four indicators on the Freedom
II switch will begin to scroll across (they will continue to do this while Glide and Switch mode is enabled).
• If the download is unsuccessful, a message dialog will explain that it is ‘Unable to communicate with the device’. Check the
connection and the settings mentioned in the section Installing the standard configuration application.
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4.3 MULTI-MONITOR GLIDE AND SWITCH CONFIGURATION
4.3.1 INSTALLING DRIVERS AND MULTI-MONITOR CONFIG APP
In order to use Multi-Monitor mode you will need to install a Multi-Monitor Glide and Switch driver (available for download from the
Black Box website. Go to the Freedom II product page and click on the 'Resources' tab) onto each PC that has multiple monitors
attached.
1. On each multiple monitor PC, run the downloaded file. After accepting the licence agreement you will be prompted to choose a
destination folder. Either accept the suggested location or change it, as necessary.
Note: The option should be ticked if there are more than one user account on the PC and all need to use Glide Install for all users
and Switch.
2. The options available during installation are as follows:
• Full Install, (this is recommended), or
• Optionstoinstallindividually:
• Configuration App.
This is the Glide and Switch application and needs to be installed only on the PC that will be used to set up the Freedom II
switch via the supplied flash upgrade cable and OPTIONS port.
• Visual C++ Runtime
The C++ runtime library is a windows component that is required by the multi-monitor driver in order to run its helper appli-
cations. It is pre-installed with Windows but is offered here as an option as you may want to keep an older version already
installed on your system, or you may already have a newer version in your copy of Windows.
• Drivers
Multi-Monitor Glide and Switch drivers that are required on each PC that will be using Multi-Monitor.
Choose the required components and click the Next > button.
3. Once the chosen components have been installed, click the Finish button.
Note: On the PC that will be used to set up the Freedom II switch, you can optionally tick ‘Click to run the Glide and Switch
Configuration Application’ in the lower left corner to immediately begin using Glide and Switch - see 4.3.2 Configuring multiple
monitors for details.
Note: On each PC that you installed the driver, a process called mumoapp.exe will remain running.
(WINDOWS ONLY)
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4.3.2 CONFIGURING MULTIPLE MONITORS
Multi-Monitor configuration is similar to normal Glide and Switch setup except that you can add more than one display per PC, up to
a total of eight per machine.
Note: It is necessary to install a driver on each PC that has multiple displays - see 4.3.1 Installing drivers and multi-monitor config app.
1 If it is not already running, start the Glide and Switch configuration application on the computer that is connected to the
network port of the Freedom II switch. See Installing the standard configuration application for details.
2 On the icon bar, click the red, green, blue and yellow screen icons (or use the Screens menu) to add the required number of display
screens per computer to the map area.
For example, to add two monitors for PC 1, click the red computer icon twice. The two red monitor representations will be
placed side by side within the Glide and Switch map area. See Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12. Multi-Monitor map area
3 Arrange the coloured rectangular screen representations to mimic the physical layout of the actual displays. For example, you
may wish to have the two screens of PC1 side by side, with the two screen screens of PC2 below them (as shown above), or
some other arrangement to reflect the actual positions of the physical monitor screens.
The important thing is to define where each screen edge abuts to the next so that the Freedom II switch can determine the
correct moments to switch channels.
Use the small black squares around the perimeter of each highlighted screen representation to change their size or stretch
them.
Note: The numbers of the screen representations relate directly to the four channels on the Freedom II switch, while the letters
relate to the screen hierarchy attached to any single computer (i.e. A is primary, B is secondary, etc.).
4 [Optional step] If you need more squares on the grid in order to arrange many displays in a row, right click on an empty square
(or on the darker gray edging) to enlarge the grid. Further right clicks will add even more empty squares.
5 Continue from step 3 of the standard Glide and Switch configuration instructions.
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Figure 4-15. Choosing an individual indicator port
4. Choose the Freedom LED Monitor output port that you wish to associate with the currently selected video screen.
5. Optionally alter the color, from the Color: list, that you wish the LED indicator to display when the associated video screen is
selected. See Figure 4-16.
3. For a newly added screen the LED: entry will show No LED. Click on the drop down handle and choose the LED indicator that you
wish to associate with the currently selected video display screen. See Figure 4-15.
Each entry within the LED: list relates to one of the
ten output sockets on the Freedom LED Monitor
module.
Note: It is possible to associate any LED indicator
with more than one video screen.
Figure 4-16. Choosing a color for the chosen indicator port
6. Click OK to save and exit.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for each screen that requires an LED monitor indicator.
8. ChooseConfigure>SendLayouttoSwitchtoupdatetheFreedomIIswitch.
9. The LED monitor indicators may be used without Glide and Switch. To disable Glide and Switch,simultaneously press and hold Ctrl
and Alt, then press F. This acts as a toggle, so repeat to re-enable Glide and Switch.
Note: Each LED indicator can only
have one color, so if you associate
an indicator with more than one
screen and then change the color
on a later screen assignment, it
will be changed for all the screens
in the list for that LED indicator.
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4.5 ADDITIONAL GLIDE AND SWITCH OPERATIONS AND SETTINGS
In addition to the core configuration functions, Glide and Switch has a number of additional settings that you can make.
4.5.1 MOUSE... (ACCELERATION) SETTING
4.5.2 MOUSE PARKING... SETTING
Mouse acceleration
Mouse acceleration allows you to move the mouse pointer quickly across the large
areas of the screen in response to small but sharp shifts in the mouse position. The
Configure > Mouse... option provides settings between 0 and 50, however, a value of 12
to 15 will give a typical Windows-like default operation.
Mouse parking allows you to optionally determine where the mouse pointer for each
system should be placed when the focus moves to a different system/video screen.
The option displays vertical and horizontal scroll bars. Configure > Mouse parking...
Use the scroll bars to pinpoint the position that should be used to park the dormant
mouse on each screen.
4.5.3 SWITCH... SETTINGS
Enable (Disable) Glide and Switch
This option allows you to switch off the Glide and Switch feature within the Freedom
II unit. Located within menu item, untick the Configure > Switch... Enable Glide and
Switch checkbox and download the configuration the Freedom II unit to disable.
Start-up Port
Located within Configure > Switch... menu item, this option allows you to determine
which port should be enabled whenever the Freedom II unit is first powered on.
Switch Mode
Located within Configure > Switch... menu item, these check boxes allow you to
determine which peripherals should be switched whenever the channel is changed
by the Glide and Switch method. The switching of peripherals via the other methods
of channels selection (e.g. the front panel, hotkeys, mouse buttons, etc.) remain
unaffected by these settings. By default, the Keyboard/Mouse and Audio are selected.
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5.1 SELECTING A COMPUTER
There are five ways to switch the common peripherals to specific computer channels:
• UsingtheinnovativeGlideandSwitchautomaticswitchingutility
• Usingthefrontpanelcontrols
• Usinghotkeys
• Usingmousebuttonpresses
• Usingexternalswitchingcontrol(RS-232orinputlines)
5.1.1 SELECTING A COMPUTER USING THE GLIDE AND SWITCH UTILITY
Once configured, Glide and Switch allows you to change channels merely by moving the mouse to edge of one screen towards the
next screen. As the mouse pointer reaches the edge it will cause the channel to automatically change and will jump to the next
screen.
Notes:
• GlideandSwitchcannotbeenableduntilalayouthasbeenconfiguredanddownloadedtotheFreedomIIunit-see4.3Glideand
Switch configuration.
• Themousewillnotflowacrossthescreenswhileanymousebuttonsarepresseddown-thispreventsundesiredbehaviorwhen
dragging windows around or group-selecting items.
• YoucandeterminewhichperipheralswillbeswitchedbyGlideandSwitchindependentlyofthosethatwouldbeswitchedwithany
other method. See Switch Mode within the 4.5 Additional Glide and Switch operations and settings section.
• YoucancontinuetouseanyoftheotherchannelswitchingmethodswhileGlideandSwitchisenabled.
The four upper indicators on the Freedom II display panel will scroll across every few seconds to show that Glide and Switch is
enabled. See Appendix C. What is Glide and Switch? for an introduction to the utility or 4.2 Glide and Switch configuration for more
details about how to prepare it for operation.
5.1.1.1 TEMPORARILY DISABLING AND ENABLING GLIDE AND SWITCH
You can temporarily disable (and re-enable) Glide and Switch using hotkey presses:
• SimultaneouslypressandholdCTRLandALT,thenpressF
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5.1.2 SELECTING A COMPUTER USING THE FRONT PANEL
The front panel allows you to determine how the various peripherals are switched to one or more computer channels.
K/M SPK USB1 USB2
MODE
MODE
MODE
MODE
MODE
Will switch all peripherals together
Will switch keyboard, mouse and speakers
Will switch only the keyboard and mouse
Will switch only the speakers
Will switch only USB peripheral 1
Will switch only USB peripheral 2
Figure 5-1. Front panel buttons and indicators.
TO SELECT A COMPUTER USING THE FRONT PANEL
1. Optional: If you need to selectively switch some of your peripherals, press the MODE button repeatedly to change the switching
mode:
Figure 5-2. Changing the switching mode using the MODE button.
Note: If an indicator flashes, it signifies that the respective peripheral is currently switched to another computer channel.
The peripherals to be switched using the Glide and Switch method are set independently
2. Press the COMPUTER button repeatedly to select the required computer channel.
Use this button to choose
which peripherals will be
switched
The upper K/M, SPK, USB1, and USB2 indicators show which
peripherals are switched to the current computer channel OR (as
you begin pressing the MODE button) the peripherals that will be
switched during the next press(es) of the COMPUTER button.
Use this button to
choose the next
required computer
Indicates the number of the
currently selected computer
The lower four indicators will intermittently scroll
across whenever Glide and Switch is enabled.
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5.1.3 SELECTING A COMPUTER USING HOTKEYS
Using hotkey combinations, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, speakers and USB peripherals to any computer channel.
5.1.3.1 USING STANDARD HOTKEY PRESS COMBINATIONS
The standard hotkey press combinations allow you to change channels with the minimum of keypresses:
1. Simultaneously press and hold CTRL and ALT (or other hotkeys, if altered).
2. While still holding CTRL and ALT, press the number key of the required channel address (or the TAB key), then release all of the
keys.
Note: The numbers on your keyboard’s numeric keypad are not valid, use only the numeral keys above the QWERTY section.
The ports (K/M, audio and/or USB) that are switched using this method depend upon the switching mode that is currently set
using the front panel buttons.
The range of standard hotkey combinations are as follows:
Note: If your hotkeys have been changed, substitute them for CTRL and ALT in the examples given here.
CTRL ALT 1 Selects channel 1
CTRL ALT 2 Selects channel 2
CTRL ALT 3 Selects channel 3
CTRL ALT 4 Selects channel 4
CTRL ALT 5 Selects channel 5
CTRL ALT 6 Selects channel 6
CTRL ALT 7 Selects channel 7
CTRL ALT 8 Selects channel 8
CTRL ALT 0 Isolates the user console from all channels
CTRL ALT TAB Selects the next channel (see note below)
Choosing which computers are accessed when using hot keys + tab
The computer channels that are visited when you use the hot keys + tab (or mouse buttons) are determined by a setting within the
Configuration menu:
1. Enter the Configuration menu (see Section 4.1 for details).
2. Choose the required Port cycling option, either:
• Cycle all ports (visits even inactive ports), or
• Cycle only active ports.
3. Click the Save button.
5.1.3.2 TO DISABLE/ENABLE GLIDE AND SWITCH
Once Glide and Switch is in operation, you can temporarily disable (and re-enable) it. You can tell when Glide and Switch is in opera-
tion when the four lower indicators on the Freedom II front panel scroll across every few seconds.
• Simultaneously press and hold and , then press
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5.1.4 SELECTING A COMPUTER USING THE MOUSE BUTTONS
Using the mouse buttons, you can quickly switch the keyboard, mouse, speakers and/or USB peripherals to any computer channel.
Note: These procedures work only with three-button or IntelliMouse devices and only if the ‘Mouse Switching’ option has been
enabled.
To select a computer using the mouse buttons
1. Hold down the middle button (or scroll wheel) of the mouse.
2. Click the left mouse button to increment the channel number or click the right mouse button to decrement the channel. When the
correct channel is reached, release the middle button.
When using this method of switching:
• Thecomputerchannelsthatarevisiteddependupontheconfigurationmenusetting(seenotebelow).
Choosing which computers are accessed when using mouse buttons
The computer channels that are visited when you use the hot keys + tab (or mouse buttons) are determined by a setting within
the Configuration menu:
1. Enter the Configuration menu (see Section 4.1 for details).
2. Choose the required Port cycling option, either:
• Cycle all ports (visits even inactive ports), or
• Cycle only active ports.
3. Click the Save button.
• Theports(K/M,audioand/orUSB)thatareswitchedusingthismethoddependupontheswitchingmodethatiscurrentlyset
using the front panel buttons.
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PROBLEM:
My computer and the Freedom II switch are connected to the same network but I can’t make contact using a web browser.
There may be another device using the same address as the Freedom II default (192.168.1.22) or your computer may be on a different
subnet.
REMEDIES:
• Check whether any other device on your immediate network is using the same address and temporarily disconnect it, if
possible.
• Make a temporary direct connection between your computer and the switch in order to change the IP address used by the
switch.
• Check that your computer and the switch are on the same subnet. If necessary, change your computer’s subnet mask setting
to encompass that of the switch, e.g. instead of 255.255.255.0, try 255.255.0.0.
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SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL AND FLASH UPGRADE CABLE (8P8C)
8p8c
connector
D-Type female
9 way
6 2
TXD RXD
3
2
3
5
RXD
GND
TXD
GND
SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL AND FLASH UPGRADE CABLE (10P10C)
10p10c
connector
D-Type female
9 way
7 2
TXD RXD
4
3
3
5
RXD
GND
TXD
GND
The OPTIONS port uses a 10p10c socket which can accommodate both 10p10c connectors as well as the much more common 8p8c
connectors, which are used on Ethernet leads and patch cables. The pin-outs are listed in this section for both types of connectors.
APPENDIX A - CABLE PIN-OUTS
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APPENDIX B - WHAT IS TRUE EMULATION?
True Emulation represents a significant breakthrough in sharing USB devices between two or more computer systems. Until this
point, the problem has been how to create a USB switch that provides all of the following:
• Quick,transparentandreliableswitching,
• AccuraterepresentationoftheconnectedUSBkeyboardandmouse,
• SwitchingcontrolviatheconnectedUSBkeyboardand/ormouse.
The difficulty in achieving all of the above requirements has been due to the complexity of the USB standard. This has led to various
problems that have spawned a number of possible solutions.
B.1 ENUMERATED USB SWITCHING
The earliest attempts to switch USB devices applied a relatively ‘hands off’ approach. Enumerated USB switches are the electronic
equivalent of those old mechanical KVM switches with a large knob on the front.
Enumerated switches are so called because a connected USB device will be required to perform a full initiation (a process called
Enumeration) every time it is switched; just as if you had pulled out the plug and then reconnected it.
Enumerated switches simply pass all signals straight through between the USB device and the computer, they do not attempt to
interpret any data. For most devices, this offers an advantage because the switch just leaves them to get on with their jobs without
any interference or any hit on performance. However, it means that a USB keyboard or mouse cannot be used to control the switch-
ing process - a quick and simple control method expected by most users. Reliability of switching is also an issue that has plagued
enumerated switches, especially when used with certain USB devices and particular operating systems.
B.2 EMULATED USB SWITCHING
The issues with interpreting the complex USB data streams and recreating (or ) the identity of attached USB devices were Emulating
eventually solved, leading to the creation of the Emulated USB switch.
A neat side effect of the technique used is that each computer can be fooled into thinking that the USB device is permanently con-
nected to it, even when the device is switched to another computer. This means that the enumeration process for the USB device
takes place only once, during the first power on. After that, a computer merely sees a dormant version of the USB device whenever
the device is actually connected to a different computer.
However, it remains a complex task to dynamically assume the identity of a USB device, distribute it among the connected comput-
ers and maintain all of the necessary signals, states and processes. Therefore, manufacturers have previously relied upon a fixed
keyboard and mouse profile that is declared to each computer, regardless of the actual connected devices. This precluded the use of
any special keyboard or mouse features over and above the standard layouts.
B.3 TRUE EMULATION
Mindful of the limitations associated with the previous USB switching techniques, we set about creating a more effective and elegant
solution. After a great deal of research and development, True Emulation is the result.
True Emulation allows the complete identity of the keyboard and mouse to be copied and then presented to all of the connected
computers. This means that any keyboard offering specialist function keys or any mouse with extra features will be fully supported
at each computer. As with the previous emulation method, the unselected computers will continue to see the identities of the key-
board and mouse, which means that no enumeration is necessary when their link becomes active once again. This not only helps to
speed up the rate of reconnection, but also raises the reliability of switching because USB links are at their most vulnerable during
the enumeration process.
True Emulation relies upon a high speed circuit, called an Emulation Engine, to fully emulate the USB device identities and also inter-
pret keyboard and mouse data streams. The result is full support for KVM switching control via hotkey presses or the third button/
scroll wheel of a mouse.
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HOST
CONTROLLER
USB
KEYBOARD
OTHER USB
DEVICE
USB
MOUSE
USB
HUB
PC
1
PC
2
PC
3
PC
4
USB
HUB
USB
HUB
USB
HUB
EMULATION
ENGINE
True Emulation is not necessarily required by other USB devices, which is why you will also find two enumerated circuits included
(shown in green within the block diagram) alongside the True Emulation feature (shown in blue). This allows those other USB devices
to operate at their highest speeds, without any intervention. The enumerated circuits benefit greatly from the USB Hubs that are
jointly used with the True Emulation system. Because they interface directly and permanently with each computer, they help to sta-
bilize the dormant links, making errors during enumeration much less likely.
The dual switching arrangement provides further flexibility because the True Emulation and enumerated sections can be switched
in unison or independently of each other, as required. Thus, your various peripherals can operate with different computers at the
same time.
Figure B-1. True Emulation functional block diagram. The emulated section of the switch is shown in blue and
handles only the keyboard and mouse. The green enumerated section of the switch handles other USB devices
and also uses the USB hubs to link with the computers.

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