Tripp Lite B022004r Manual

							User’s Manual2- & 4-Port KVM Switches 
(PS/2 Type)
Model #’s: B022-002-KT-R
B022-004-R
NOTE: Follow these installation and operating procedures to ensure correct 
performance and to prevent damage to this unit or to its connected devices. 
Copyright © 2003 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
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							System Requir
ements
Console
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the 
highest resolution that you will be using on any 
computer in the installation
• A PS/2 style keyboard 
• A PS/2 style mouse
Computers
The following equipment must be installed on each
computer that is to be connected to the system:
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync port
• A PS/2 style keyboard port (or USB*)
• A PS/2 style mouse port (or USB*)* When used with optional B015-000 2-port PS/2 to USB adapter.Cables
A Console Connector Cable is provided with this 
package.
Tripp Lite KVM cable sets are available in 6, 10 and 
15 ft. lengths. If you need additional cables, contact
your dealer.
Length Part Number
6 ft. P774-006
10 ft. P774-010
15 ft. P774-015
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Featur
es
• Compact (vertical/horizontal) design
• Works with all operating systems
• PS/2, USB* and SUN* compatible
• Easy to install—no software required—simple plug 
and play operation
• Easy to operate—computer selection via selection 
switches or hotkeys 
• Power on detection—automatically switches to the 
first powered on port
• Auto scan function to monitor computer operation
• LED display for easy status monitoring
• Hot pluggable—add or remove computers without 
powering down the switch
• Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock states are 
saved and restored when switching
• Keyboard and mouse emulation for error-free 
computer booting
• Supports Microsoft
®IntelliMouse
®and the scrolling 
wheel on most mice
• Superior video quality—up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
• Self-powered for any location
• Saves time, space, power, and equipment costs
* When used with optional adapter sold separately.
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							ComponentsRear View:
1) Power Jack (not shown)
The power adapter cable plugs in here.
Note:The KVM switch does not require external 
power. Use of a power adapter is optional, and 
requires a separate purchase.
2) Console Port Connector
The Console Adapter Cable plugs in here.
3) CPU Port Connectors
The KVM cables that connect the unit to the mouse,
keyboard, and video ports on the computers you are
connecting can plug into any available port.
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ComponentsFront View:
1) Port Selection Buttons
• Press a button to select a corresponding port
2) Port LEDs
The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Buttons.
A lit LED indicates that its corresponding Port is the
one that has been selected.
Depending on the Port’s status, the LED may flash
according to a specific pattern (see the table on p. 10 for
details).
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							OperationManual Port Selection:
With Manual Port Selection, simply press the appropriate
Port Selection button on the unit’s front panel to select
its corresponding port. The Port LED lights to indicate
that its port has been selected.
Hot Key Port Selection:
Hot key port selection allows you to directly access a
computer from the keyboard, instead of having to man-
ually switch to it with the Port Selection button.
1) Press and hold down the Num Lockkey.
2) Press and release the Asteriskkey or the Minuskey.
3) Release the Num Lockkey:
[Num Lock] + [*]; or: [Num Lock] + [-];
Note:The Asteriskor Minuskey must be released 
within one half second, otherwise Hot Key activation 
is canceled, and it has no effect.
4) On the 2-port unit, the port will immediately switch. 
On the 4-port unit, the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock 
LEDs on the keyboard will flash in succession. They 
stop flashing and revert to normal status when you 
exit Hot Key Mode. Enter the number for the desired 
port (1, 2, 3 or 4).
Auto Scan Mode:
The KVM Switch’s Auto Scan feature automatically
cycles through the ports at regular 5 seconds intervals
so that you can monitor the computer activity without
having to take the trouble of switching manually.
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InstallationRefer to the diagrams as you do the following:
1.Plug the Console Adapter Cable into the Console 
Port Connector on the rear panel of the KVM switch.
2.Plug your keyboard, monitor and mouse into their 
respective connectors on the Console Adapter Cable. 
The connectors are color coded and marked with an 
appropriate icon for easy identification.
3.Use the Tripp Lite KVM cables (described in the 
Cables section on p. 3), to connect the CPU Ports on 
the KVM switch to the monitor, keyboard and mouse 
ports of the computers you are installing.
4.While power is rarely needed, if you choose to use 
external power, plug a power adapter into an AC power 
source, then plug the power adapter cable into the unit’s 
Power Jack.
Note: The power adapter should be DC9V with the 
inside positive and the outside negative:
5.Turn on the power to the computers.
Note: The KVM’s default is to link to the first 
computer you turn on.
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							To activate Skip Mode:
1) Press and hold down the Num Lockkey.
2) Press and release the Asteriskkey or the Minuskey.
3) Release the Num Lockkey:
[Num Lock] + [*]; or: [Num Lock] + [-];
Note:The Asteriskor Minuskey must be released 
within one half second, otherwise Hot Key activation 
is canceled, and it has no effect. The Caps Lock and 
Scroll Lock LEDs on the keyboard will flash in 
succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal 
status when you exit Hot Key Mode.  
4) Press [    ]to skip from the current port to the port 
that comes before it (3 to 2; 2 to 1, etc.).
5) Press [    ]to skip from the current port to the port 
that comes after it (1 to 2; 2 to 3, etc.).
Note:1) Skip Mode remains in effect until you exit 
it. You can use [    ]and [    ]as often as you like. 
Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are 
suspended— only [    ]and [    ]can be input. You 
must exit Skip Mode in order to regain normal 
control of the console. 
6) Pressing [Esc]or [Spacebar]exits both Skip Mode 
and Hotkey Mode.
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On the 2-port Switch:
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1) Press and hold down both manual port switches on 
the front of the KVM and hold down for 5 seconds.  
Auto Scan will be initiated.  
2) Once scanning begins, it continues until you press 
one of the manual port switches on the front of the 
KVM.
On the 4-port switch:
†
1) Press and hold down the Num Lockkey.
2) Press and release the Asteriskkey or the Minuskey.
3) Release the Num Lockkey:
[Num Lock] + [*]; or: [Num Lock] + [-];
Note:The Asteriskor Minuskey must be released 
within one half second, otherwise Hot Key activation 
is canceled, and it has no effect. The Caps Lock and 
Scroll Lock LEDs on the keyboard will flash in 
succession. They stop flashing and revert to normal 
status when you exit Hot Key Mode.
4) Press and release [A].
Once scanning begins, it continues until you press 
[Esc]or [Spacebar]to exit Auto Scan Mode. The Port 
that is active at the time scanning stops remains active.†Note:While Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary 
keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. You 
must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal 
control of their use.
Skip Mode  (4-port unit only):
This feature allows you to skip from the currently active
Port to the Previous or Next one with a single key-
stroke. In contrast to Auto Scan Mode (which switches
Ports at a fixed interval), you can maintain activation on
a particular port for as long or as little as you like.
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							Specifications
B022-002-KT-R B022-004-R
CPU Ports  2 4
Port Selection  Push Button Switches; Push Button Switches;
Hotkeys Hotkeys
Connectors CPU  2 x SPDB-15 F (Yellow) 4 x SPDB-15 F (Yellow)Console  1 x SPDB-15 M (Yellow) 1 x SPDB-15 M (Yellow)LEDs  2 Selected Port (Green) 4 Selected Port (Green)Emulation Keyboard PS/2 PS/2Mouse PS/2 PS/2Scan Interval  5 secs. 5 secs.Operating Temperature  32° F - 122° F 32° F - 122° FStorage Temperature  4° F - 140° F 4° F - 140° F
Humidity  0 - 80% RH,  0 - 80% RH, 
Noncondensing Noncondensing
Housing Metal MetalWeight  0.73 lbs. 1.1 lbs.Dimensions (L x W x H)  4.9 x 3.1 x 1.0 in. 7.9 x 3.1 x 1.0 in.
SPDB=Special DB Connector
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Hot Key Summary Table (for 4-port unit only)After Activating Hot Key Mode (Steps 1-3 on pg. 7):
Combination Function
[Port ID Number] Switches the KVM selection 
to the computer that 
corresponds to that Port ID.
[A]Activates Auto Scan Mode 
[    ]Switches the KVM selection 
from the current port to the 
previous port.
[    ] Switches the KVM selection 
from the current port to the 
next port.
[Esc]or [Spacebar]Exits Hot Key, Auto Scan, and 
Skip Modes.Selected LED DisplayActivity Meaning
• Off—Port is not selected.
• On (Steady)—The computer connected to the LED’s 
corresponding port is the one that has been selected.
• Flashing—The computer connected to the LED’s 
corresponding port is the one that has been selected 
and is being accessed in Auto Scan mode.
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							Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems, first make sure that
there are no cable problems. Check all cable connections.
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Mouse Not
Responding* 
Mouse needs
to be resetUnplug the mouse from the
Switch, then plug it back in.Switch needs
to be reset Turn off the PCs. Wait 5 
seconds; then turn the PCs on.Wrong type of
mouse or adapterThe switch will only work with 
a PS/2 mouse. A serial mouse
cannot be converted to a PS/2
mouse by using a serial to PS/2
adapter. One exception is a
combo-mouse which is specifi-
cally designed for both applica-
tions. In this case, ensure that
the mouse is set up for PS/2
mode and is being used with
the adapter originally provided.Unsupported or
incorrect mouse 
driverEach PC needs to be using 
the mouse driver correlating to
the mouse connected to the 
console port.
Some newer mice (with extra
buttons and wheels) have
unique drivers that may not be
supported. Try a regular mouse
with a generic mouse driver
(like the one that comes with
the operating system).
Video
ProblemsResolution and/or
Bandwidth set too
highThe Switch supports VGA,
SVGA, Multisync, and XGA
(interlaced) monitors with 
resolutions of up to 2048 x
1536 Hz.A power source
such as a power
panel or poorly
insulated device is
too close to the
KVM switch or its
cablesMove the device that is 
creating the electromagnetic
interference, or move the KVM
switch and/or its cables.
Problem Cause Solution  Keyboard Not
Responding* 
Keyboard needs
to be resetUnplug the keyboard from the
Switch, then plug it back in.Switch needs
to be resetTurn off the PCs. Wait 5 
seconds; then turn the PCs on.Switch is in 
Auto
Scan
ModeOn 4-port, press the [Spacebar]
to exit 
Auto Scan 
mode.
On 2-port, press any manual
port selection awitch on the
KVM.
Switched between
PCs during boot-up
procedureShut down the PC and reboot
without switching between PCs.
*  Some notebook computers, notably the IBM
®Thinkpad
®and Toshiba
®
Tecra
®, have trouble working with a switch when their mouse and 
keyboard ports are used simultaneously. To avoid this problem, only 
connect the mouse port or the keyboard port to the Switch. If you 
connect the mouse port, you will need to use the notebook’s 
keyboard when the notebook is the active computer. These 
switches are designed to work with PS/2 keyboards. Older XT 
(84 key) and AT keyboards will not work. Video
Problems
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Manual del usuario
2- y 4-Puerto
Multiplexores KVM 
(tipo PS/2)
Nº de modelo:Serie B022-002-KT-R 
Serie B022-004-RNOTA: Siga estos procedimientos de instalación y operación para asegurarse un
correcto rendimiento y para evitar que se dañe esta unidad o los dispositivos que se
conecten a ella. 
© 2003 Tripp Lite. Todos los derechos reservados. Las marcas registradas pertenecen a
sus respectivos propietarios. Las especificaciones técnicas están sujetas a cambios sin
previo aviso.
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+1 (773) 869-1234, www.tripplite.com
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FCC Radio / 
TV
Interfer
ence Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using
one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; connect the equip-
ment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected;
consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. The user
must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifi-
cations to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.5-YEAR LIMITED 
WARRANTY
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of five (5) years from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obli-
gation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any
such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a
Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized
TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to TRIPP LITE or an author-
ized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be
accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and
place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been dam-
aged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any
way.
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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or
exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s)
may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POS-
SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs,
such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of
software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
TRIPP LITE has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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Requisitos del sistemaConsola
• Un monitor VGA, SVGA, o Multisync, con la 
resolución más alta que usará en cualquiera de los 
monitores de la instalación
• Un teclado PS/2 
• Un ratón PS/2
Computadoras
El siguiente equipo debe instalarse en cada computadora
que se conectará al sistema:
• Un puerto VGA, SVGA o Multisync
• Un puerto para teclado PS/2 (o USB*)
• Un puerto para ratón PS/2 (o USB*)* Al usarse con un adaptador opcional B015-000 de 2 puertos PS/2 a USBCables
El cable conector de consola se incluye en este paquete.
Hay juegos de cables para KVM de Tripp Lite en 
longitudes de 1.8, 3 y 4.5 metros. Si necesita cables 
adicionales, contacte con su distribuidor.
Longitud  Número de parte
1.8 m (6 pies) P774-006
3 m (10 pies) P774-010
4.5 m (15 pies) P774-015
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Características• Diseño compacto (vertical/horizontal)
• Funciona con todos los sistemas operativos
• Compatible con PS/2, USB* y SUN*
• Fácil de instalar—no requiere software—sólo necesita
conectar los cables a las computadoras
• Fácil de operar—selección de la computadora 
mediante conmutadores o teclas de acceso directo 
• Detección de energía—cambia automáticamente al 
primer puerto con energía
• Función de exploración automática para vigilar la 
operación de la computadora
• Visualización con LEDs para un sencillo control 
de estado
• Conexión en operación—permite agregar o retirar 
computadoras sin tener que apagar el KVM
• El estado de las teclas Bloq Mayús, Bloq. Num y 
Bloq Despl se conserva y restaura al conmutar a 
otra computadora
• Emulación de teclado y ratón para inicialización de la 
computadora sin errores
• Soporta Microsoft
®IntelliMouse
®y la rueda de 
desplazamiento de la mayoría de ratones
• Superior calidad de video—hasta 2048 x 1536; DDC2B
• Alimentación propia para poder ubicarse en cualquier 
lugar
• Ahorra tiempo, espacio, energía y costo de equipos
* Al usarse con un adaptador opcional vendido por separado.
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ComponentesVista posterior:
1. Conector de alimentación
El cable del adaptador de CA se conecta aquí.
Nota:El KVM no requiere alimentación eléctrica 
externa. El uso de un adaptador de CA es 
opcional y requiere comprarse por separado.
2. Conector de puerto de consola
El cable del adaptador de la consola se conecta aquí.
3. Conectores del puerto de la CPU
Los cables del KVM que se conectan con el ratón, el
teclado y los puertos de video de las computadoras
pueden conectarse en cualquier puerto disponible.
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ComponentesVista frontal:
1. Conmutadores de selección de puerto
• Presione algún conmutador para enfocar el KVM en 
el sistema conectado a su puerto correspondiente
• Presionando los botones 1 y 2 simultáneamente se 
inicia el modo Exploración automática (consulte la 
página 22)
• Durante el modo Exploración automática, presionan
do cualquier botón sale del mismo y enfoca el KVM 
en el puerto correspondiente
2. LEDs de puertos
Los conmutadores de selección de puerto tienen LED
integrados. El puerto donde está enfocado el KVM tiene
su respectivo LED encendido.
Dependiendo del estado del puerto, el LED destellará
según un patrón específico (vea la tabla de la página 24
para más detalles)B022-002-KT-R
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