ADDER CCSPRO4 Manual

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Optional RC4 remote control
The optional RC4 remote control unit (part number: RC4-8P8C) can be used to provide 
direct push button access to any channel from your desktop. The RC4 remote control 
is supplied with a 3 meter cable that is used to link with the OPTIONS port on the rear 
panel of the switch. 
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the OPTIONS port to any network.      
To connect the remote control
1 Connect either end of the supplied...

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Optional LED monitor indicator connections
The optional CCS-XB module enables you to add LED (Light Emitting Diode) monitor 
indicators to each of your video display screens to show which are active.
The CCS-XB module connects to the OPTIONS port of the main CCS-PRO4 switch. 
Each individual LED monitor indicator then connects to one of the ten po\
rts on the 
CCS-XB module. 
Notes: The CCS-XB module MUST be connected before the switch is...

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Switching control via the network port
The network port allows switching to be controlled by commands issued from an 
external system such as a Crestron™ or AMX™ controller.
Connecting to a network for remote control
1 Use a standard patch cable to link the network port () of the CCS-PRO4 unit to a 
network switch. 
Link from network switch
Issuing remote switching commands via the network port
The Application Programming Interface (API)...

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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 (part 
number VSC40) or alternatively construct a custom cable to link the CCS-PRO4 switch 
and the computer. For pin-out details of the custom cable, see Appendix 1.
Upon receipt of the correct code, the CCS-PRO4 will switch...

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Configuration
INITIAL CONFIGURATION
The configuration, monitoring and management of the CCS-PRO4 unit is performed 
using the in-built Adder CCS Manager utility which is accessible via the network 
connection using a standard web browser.
Accessing the CCS Manager
To access the CCS Manager
1 Use a computer that is directly or indirectly (i.e. via a network switch) connected to 
the CCS-PRO4 unit. If you need to make a temporary connection,...

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Status page
The Status page provides details about the dual power inputs, the internal operating 
temperature and also allows you to switch peripheral channels. 
To display the Status page
1 Access the CCS Manager.
2 The Status page is the first to be displayed, however, if necessary, click the Status 
button shown on the left side: The page will be displayed: 
Channel control
The Channel control section shows the computers to which each of...

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General configuration
The General configuration page contains various switching and identification options.   
To display the General configuration page
1 Access the CCS Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.
Basic options
Within the General configuration page you can adjust various Basic options: 
• Hotkeys - CCS-PRO4 switches use  and  as their standard hotkeys. These can 
be changed if they clash with other software...

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Network settings
To display the Network settings page
1 Access the CCS Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.
3 On the left side, click the Network settings option. 
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 CCS Manager. 
• Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP) - When...

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User accounts
To display the User accounts page
1 Access the CCS Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.
3 On the left side, click the User accounts option. 
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.
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Factory reset
To display the Factory reset page
1 Access the CCS Manager.
2 On the left side, click the Configuration button.
3 On the left side, click the Factory reset option. 
Performing a factory reset
A factory reset will return the CCS-PRO4 to its original configuration. All network 
settings will be reset (the default IP address of 192.168.1.22 will be restored) and all 
users, except for the admin user will be removed. Additionally,...