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CE250A User Manual2Features Cat 5 (or higher) cable to connect the Local and Remote Units – up to 150 m apart Dual console operation – control your

Chapter 1. Introduction3RequirementsConsole A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any compute

CE250A User Manual4Operating SystemsSupported operating systems are shown in the table, below:OS Languages English – American English – UK French

Chapter 1. Introduction5ComponentsCE250AL (Local Unit) Front ViewNote: If you are combining the CE250A with a KVM switch, the KVM cable connects to th

CE250A User Manual6CE250AR (Remote Unit) Front View# Description Function1 Grounding TerminalThe grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches her

Chapter 1. Introduction7CE250AL / CE250AR Rear ViewNote: The Local unit (CE250AL) can get its power from the computer – external power is only require

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9Chapter 2Hardware SetupRack MountingFor convenience and flexibility, the CE250AL and CE250AR can be mounted on system racks. To rack mount a unit do

CE250A User Manual102. Use the screws you just removed to attach the mounting bracket that came with your package to the unit:3. Screw the bracket int

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup11InstallationGroundingTo prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded.1. Use t

CE250A User ManualiiFCC InformationThis is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case t

CE250A User Manual12(Continued from previous page.)4. For increased grounding protection, use STP (shielded twisted pair) cable to connect the local a

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup13Connecting UpRefer to the installation diagram on the following page (the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbers

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15Chapter 3OperationOperating ModesThe CE250A KVM Extender has two operating modes: Local and Remote, as described in the table below:Mode SelectionTh

CE250A User Manual16LED DisplayThe CE250A Local and Remote Units have front panel LEDs to indicate their operating status, as shown in the tables, bel

17AppendixSafety InstructionsGeneral Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

CE250A User Manual18extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. T

Appendix19Technical SupportTechnical support is available both by email and online (with a browser over the web):InternationalNorth AmericaWhen you co

CE250A User Manual20Specifications* DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B support is for the Local monitor only.Function CE250AL CE250ARConsole Selection 1 x Pushbutto

Appendix21TP Wiring Diagram and Pin AssignmentsTroubleshootingPin Assignment1/V OUT B2V OUT B3/V OUT G4/V OUT R5V OUT R6V OUT G7/DO8DOProblem ActionNo

CE250A User ManualiiiUser InformationOnline RegistrationBe sure to register your product at our online support center:Telephone SupportFor telephone s

CE250A User Manual22Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRE

23IndexCCE250ALFront View, 5Rear View, 7CE250ARFront View, 6Rear View, 7Components, 5CE250AL Front View, 5CE250AR Front View, 6Rear View, 7Connecting

CE250A User ManualivPackage ContentsThe CE250A KVM Extender package consists of: 1 CE250AL KVM Extender (Local Unit) 1 CE250AR KVM Extender (Remote

CE250A User ManualvContentsFCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiRoHS. . . . . .

CE250A User ManualviAppendixSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17General . . . .

CE250A User ManualviiAbout this ManualThis User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your system. It covers all aspects of installation, c

CE250A User ManualviiiConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:Product InformationFor information about all ATEN products and how they ca

1Chapter 1IntroductionOverviewThe CE250A KVM Extender allows access to a computer system from a remote console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse). It is p