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INCORPORATED
NTI
VOPEXTM Series
VOPEX-USBV-2
USB Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
Splitter/Hub
Installation and Operation Manual
MAN034 Rev Date 10/7/2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................1
LIMITATIONS..................................................................................................................................................................1
MATERIALS....................................................................................................................................................................1
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................2
INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................3
Monitor Connection......................................................................................................................................................3
Mouse Connection.......................................................................................................................................................3
Keyboard Connection ..................................................................................................................................................3
CPU Connection..........................................................................................................................................................4
Hub Ports.....................................................................................................................................................................4
Power-Up.....................................................................................................................................................................4
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................5
Keyboard Command Mode..........................................................................................................................................5
Mice and Trackballs with MACs ..................................................................................................................................6
International SUN Keyboards......................................................................................................................................6
Hub Ports.....................................................................................................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................7
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................7
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Connect User 1 Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor.................................................................................................................3
Figure 2- Connect the VOPEX to the CPU ........................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3- Connect other devices to Ports 2-4 ....................................................................................................................................4
MAN034 Rev Date 10/7/2004
NTI BRANDNAME AND DESCRIPTON
INTRODUCTION
The VOPEX-USBV-2-HUB (VOPEX) is a USB KVM Splitter and 3-Port Hub. It enables the control of one USB enabled CPU
through two separate USB keyboards, USB mice, and VGA monitors and it enables the connection of 3 additional USB devices
(other than keyboards or mice). Each user is able to have complete control of a CPU, provided they don't try to access it at the
same time. While the user access is controlled by four (4) separate modes of operation, both user monitors will show the same
image at all times. The 3 hub ports (for printer, scanner, camera, etc.) will be connected to the CPU at all times.
Types of User Input Devices Supported:
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USB keyboard with Windows layout
USB keyboard with SUN layout
USB keyboard with MAC layout
USB Mouse - (up to 3 buttons)
USB IntelliMouse (scrollwheel)
Mouse-Trak trackball
Logitech, Kensington and Microsoft Wheelmouse or Trackball on Mac CPUs with special drivers
Logitech Cordless Elite Duo keyboard and mouse
Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad
Gyration keyboard/mouse
NTI USB-PS/2 Adapter
NTI USB-SUN Adapter
Types of Shared Devices Supported:
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Both low-speed and full speed USB devices are supported.
USB 1.1 compliant.
Plug-n-Play specification supported
Types of CPUs Supported:
Any USB CPU supporting USB version 1.0 or above including:
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USB WINxx
USB MAC
USB SUN
LIMITATIONS
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The USB ports on the VOPEX are USB 1.1 compatible. Any USB 2.0 device connected to the VOPEX will be regulated to
USB 1.1 speeds.
MATERIALS
Materials included with this kit:
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VOPEX-USBV-2 2-Port USB KVM Splitter
USB-AB-1M-ST 1 Meter Transparent USB A-B Device Cable
VEXT-3 3' M-F VGA Video Cable
120 or 240VAC @ 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2.0A AC Adapter
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Rear View of VOPEX-USBV-2
Front View of VOPEX-USBV-2
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MONITOR 1
VIDEO
MONITOR 2
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VOPEX
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USER 2
DEVICES
USER 1
DEVICES
Mode
U1
U2
Pwr
5VDC
2A
HUB PORTS
DEVICE 2
CPU
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+
DEVICE 3
DEVICE 1
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. Power Switch- to power up or power down the VOPEX-USBV-2.
2. Power LED- for visual indication of splitter's power status
3. Mode Status LEDs- for visual indication of splitter's operating mode
4. Mode Switch- press to manually switch between operating modes
5. VIDEO- 15HD male connector- for connecting the video cable from the CPU
6. MONITOR x- 15HD female connectors- for connection of the user video monitors
7. 5VDC- connection jack for the AC adapter
8. DEVICES x- USB type A female connectors- for connection of the cables from USB devices
9. USER x DEVICES- USB type A female connectors- for connection of user USB device(s)
10. CPU- USB type B female connector- for connection of the devices cable from the CPU
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INSTALLATION
FYI: It is not necessary to disconnect power to the CPU and monitor(s) before installation.
Monitor Connection
1. Disconnect the monitor cable at the CPU and reconnect it to the "MONITOR 1" port on the VOPEX. (See Fig. 1)
2. Plug a second monitor (or optional VEXT-xx extension cable) into the "MONITOR 2" port on the VOPEX.
Note: "xx" in VEXT-xx indicates the length of the cable in feet. Many lengths are available. Contact your VPI
Mouse Connection
1. Disconnect the mouse at the CPU and reconnect it to one of the female USB type A 'USER 1 DEVICES" ports on the
VOPEX.
2. Connect a second mouse (or optional USB extension cable NTI USB-A+A-5M) to the female USB type A "USER 2 DEVICES"
ports on the VOPEX.
Keyboard Connection
1. Disconnect the keyboard at the CPU and reconnect the keyboard to the remaining female USB type A "USER 1 DEVICES"
port on the VOPEX.
2. Connect a second keyboard (or optional USB extension cable NTI USB-A+A-5M) to the remaining female USB type A "USER
2 DEVICES" ports on the VOPEX.
MONITOR 1
15HD Male
Video Connector
15HD Female
Video Connector
Rear View of VOPEX-USBV-2
MONITOR 1
VIDEO
MONITOR 2
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USER 2
DEVICES
USER 1
DEVICES
VGA
Multi-Scan
Monitor
5VDC
2A
HUB PORTS
DEVICE 2
CPU
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+
DEVICE 3
DEVICE 1
USB Type A Male
USB Type A Female
USB MOUSE
USB KEYBOARD
Figure 1- Connect User 1 Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
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CPU Connection
1. Connect the male USB type A connector end of the USB-AB-1M-ST cable into the device port on the CPU.
2. Connect the male USB type B connector of the same cable to the "CPU" port on the VOPEX.
3. Connect the male 15HD connector end of the VEXT-3 into the CPU’s video port. (See Fig. 2)
4. Connect the female 15HD connector end of the VEXT-3 into the "VIDEO" port on the VOPEX.
Rear View of VOPEX-USBV-2
VIDEO
MONITOR 1
VIDEO
USER
MONITOR 2
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15HD Male
Video Connector
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USER
1
DEVICES
DEVICES
5VDC
2A
HUB PORTS
DEVICE 2
CPU
-
+
DEVICE 3
DEVICE 1
USB Type B
Male
Rear View of Windows USB CPU
USB Type A Male
USB Type B
Female Connector
Input Device Port
USB-AB-1M
USB Type A Female
Video Port
VEXT-3
15HD Female
Video Connector
15HD Male
Video Connector
15HD Female
Video Connector
Figure 2- Connect the VOPEX to the CPU
Rear View of VOPEX-USBV-2
Hub Ports
MONITOR
1
VIDEO
USER
MONITOR
2
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If desired, connect additional USB devices to
the each of the three "Hub Ports" . These ports
will be powered and operate anytime the VOPEX
and CPU are powered ON. See Fig. 3.
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USER
1
DEVICES
DEVICES
5VDC
2A
HUB PORTS
DEVICE
CPU
-
+
DEVICE
3
2
DEVICE
1
Power-Up
If not already ON, turn ON power to the CPU
monitors, and VOPEX.
AC
ADAPTER
Adapter
USB Camera
Printer
Scanner
Figure 3- Connect other devices to Ports 2-4
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OPERATION
Mode Selection
The VOPEX comes equipped with four (4) modes of operation. To manually toggle between modes, depress the MODE button
once each time a mode change is desired. The VOPEX will cycle through the 4 modes of operation, then return to the first mode
(1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 1). The following table depicts the 4 operations available for operation.
MODE
DESCRIPTION
INDICATOR LEDS
1- INSTANTANEOUS
Same as "DELAY" mode except that the delay is
only 2 seconds rather than 5.
U1 U2
2- DELAY
3- USER 1
4- USER 2
First user with active device gets control of CPU.
Second user is "Locked out" until after 5 seconds
of no activity from first user.
U1 U2
"USER 1" has sole access. "USER 2" is locked
out.
U1 U2
U1 U2
"USER 2" has sole access. "USER 1" is locked
out.
Keyboard Command Mode
In order to control the other features of the VOPEX with the keyboard, Command Mode must be enabled. To enter
Command Mode from the keyboard:
(ACCENT
KEY)
~
Press
Ctrl
+
`
When the Command Mode is enabled, all 3 status lights on the keyboard will illuminate and both LEDs on the VOPEX will
illuminate solid to indicate Command Mode is enabled. See the table below for available functions while in Command Mode.
NOTE: The user must exit Command Mode in order to use the CPU in the selected mode. To exit Command Mode,
press ESC on the keyboard. ) The mouse will not operate while in Command Mode.
NOTE: While in Command Mode, when a proper programming key is pressed and recognized by the switch, the LEDs
on the keyboard will flash once to indicate acceptance. The user must exit Command Mode (by pressing ESC) to see a
change take effect in the switch operation.
NOTE: The VOPEX will automatically exit Command Mode after 10 seconds of inactivity by the user if the user does not
manually exit Command Mode.
The following functions exist while in Command Mode:
Key Combination
Description of Function
<X>-<key>-<Y>
Select a new key sequence to use to enter Command Mode- Replace <key> with the desired key
to follow <Ctrl> with.
<L> - <x> - <x>
<V> - <Enter>
Select the country code of the keyboard being used with a USB SUN CPU (see Country Codes
chart on page 6)
This will print the version of the code in the VOPEX to a text editor window (i.e. Windows Notepad)
for use when troubleshooting the VOPEX. Note: The text editor should be open prior to entering
Command Mode.
<M>
<W>
<D> - <x>
Configure the CPU port to connect to a MAC CPU (see "Mice and Trackballs with MACs" on pg. 6.
Configure the CPU port to connect to a Windows or SUN CPU
Select the operating mode, x=1 for Instantaneous Mode, x=2 for Delay Mode, x=3 User 1Mode, x=4
for User 2 mode. (Modes are described in the table above.)
Select the default mode to have the VOPEX enter upon power-up.
Exit Command Mode
<P> - <x>
<Esc>
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Mice and Trackballs with MACs
The VOPEX can be configured to enable full functionality between mice and trackballs having two or more buttons and a USB
MAC CPU. By default, the CPU port on the VOPEX is configured for use a WINDOWS or SUN CPU and has no special
translation for using multi-function mice and trackballs when a MAC CPU is connected. Using the commands in Command Mode
above, either enable or disable this feature as needed.
NOTE: Be sure to re-configure port for connection to a WINDOWS or SUN CPU if a MAC CPU is removed and a
WINDOWS or SUN CPU is then connected.
International SUN Keyboards
The VOPEX can recognize international layouts for Sun keyboards. In order to use an international Sun keyboard, follow this
procedure:
1. Disconnect the CPU from the VOPEX
2. Connect the international keyboard to be used to the VOPEX
3. Power down the VOPEX for at least 3 seconds
4. Power up the VOPEX
5. Reconnect the CPU to the VOPEX
It is also possible to configure the VOPEX to emulate a specific international Sun keyboard regardless of what actual keyboard is
connected. This is recommended when the CPU needs the layout code (i.e. a SUN CPU) and the keyboard doesn't have an
explicit layout code (i.e. some Windows keyboards). To do this, manually set the VOPEX to indicate the international keyboard
identification number to the CPU using the following procedure;
1. Connect the keyboard to be used to the VOPEX
2. Power down the VOPEX for at least 3 seconds
3. Power up the VOPEX
4. Enter Command Mode (<Ctrl> - <`>)
5. Type Lxx, where xx is the number from the list below that corresponds to the desired country code
6. Exit Command Mode
7. Power down the VOPEX for at least 3 seconds
8. Power up the VOPEX
9. Reboot the CPU connected to the VOPEX
Country Codes
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01
02
03
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05
06
07
08
09
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11
12
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Not Supported
Arabic
Belgian
Canadian-Bilingual
Canadian-French
Czech Republic
Danish
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hebrew
Hungary
International (ISO)
Italian
Japan (Katakana)
Korean
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19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Netherlands/Dutch
Norwegian
Persian (Farsi)
Poland
Portuguese
Russia
Slovakia
Spanish
Swedish
Swiss/French
Swiss/German
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkish
UK
US
Yugoslavia
Latin American
35-99 Reserved
Hub Ports
The three connections labeled "Hub Ports" can be used to connect any USB device, such as a printer, scanner,
camera, etc. for continuous operation at USB 1.1 compliant speeds. These ports are not controlled by the VOPEX.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Each unit is 8.5”W x 6”D x 2.6”H
Power: Powered by 120 or 240VAC @ 50 or 60Hz-5VDC/2.0A AC Adapter
Connections: 15HD VGA & SGA compatible
USB Type A female device connectors
USB Type B female CPU connector
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
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Keyboard error
Mouse not working
Monochrome on VIDEO OUT 1 port
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Check cable connections on CPU and VOPEX
Check cable connections on CPU and VOPEX
No ID bits – call VPI immediately
MODEL NO: VOPEX-USBV-2
SERIAL NO: _____________________
DATE:
_____________________
INSPECTED BY: ________________
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