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Description TradeSwitch
The KM Switches TradeSwitch enable you to operate 2, 4 or 8 computers over only set of keyboard/mouse.
The TradeSwitch devices switch the following signals:
- keyboard/mouse
- audio
- USB 2.0
The switch does not process any video signals. Each monitor of the user console is directly connected to the computer and permanently displays its image.
A working system consists of one TradeSwitch and the required cables to connect the computers.
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Features
Device
- Accesses only standard keyboard, mouse and audio interfaces
- Full keyboard/mouse emulation for each channel
- Requires no software installation
- Available as desktop and 19" version
- Enables computer switching over hotkey
- Hotkeys can be reprogrammed through the Setup mode, therefore no interference with other applications
- LEDs at the switch and special LEDs that can be placed on the monitors highlight the accessed computers
System upgrade
- Flash upgrade at device
Highlights
- Bypasses video signals
- Switches keyboard/mouse, audio, and transparent USB 2.0 signals
- Highlights active channel using LEDs
- External switching over RS232 possible
Variants
Design
- Available as desktop (DT) or rack mount (RM) variant
Expansion
The Trade Switches are fully equipped.
There are no recent expansions available.
Installation
Connect the computers to the back side of the device. Distinctive standard cables connect keyboard, mouse, audio and USB interfaces to the switch.
Cable length of PS/2 cable sets: 2 m, 5 m
Cable length of USB cable sets: 2 m, 5 m
For installing the user console simply connect keyboard and mouse to the intended interfaces. Attach the supplied LED sets to the monitors. This facilitates locating the monitor (computer) to which the keyboard/mouse focus is switched to.
To find out more details about the startup, you can download the TradeSwitch manual.
Specs
TradeSwitch2
| TradeSwitch2-USB | TradeSwitch2-PS/2 | |
| Keyboard/Mouse | ||
| Console connections per unit | 1 | |
| Computer ports | 2 | |
| Switchable signals | USB keyboard/mouse, audio, USB 2.0 | PS/2 keyboard/mouse, audio |
| Computer connection | KM cable set | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × Mini-DIN 6 socket | |
| 2 × USB-A socket | ||
| Monitor LED sets | 2 × D-Sub 9 socket | |
| Interfaces to computer | 2 × USB-B socket | 2 × 2 × Mini-DIN 6 socket |
| Audio | ||
| Connection | Analog | |
| Bandwidth | 22 kHz | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in + speaker) |
1 × 3.5 mm jack plug (speaker) |
| Interfaces to computer | 2 × 2 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in + line out) | 2 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in) |
| Transparent USB 2.0 | ||
| Transmission range | 5 m | |
| USB power supply | High power devices up to 500 mA | |
| USB transmission rate | Up to 480 mbps | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × USB-A socket | |
| Interfaces to computer | 2 × USB-B socket | |
| Power supply | ||
| Type | Internal power pack | |
| Connection | IEC plug | |
| Voltage | AC100-240V/60-50Hz | |
| Current | 190-100mA | 110-70mA |
| Casing | ||
| Material | Anodised aluminium | |
| Desktop (W × H × D) | 210 × 44 × 210 mm | |
| Rackmount (W × H × D) | 19" × 1 U × 210 mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 1.1 kg | |
| Update | ||
| Process | Via wizard at service socket of computer module or user module | |
| Connection | 1 × 2.5 mm jack plug | |
| Operating environment | ||
| Temperature | +5 to +40 °C | |
| Air humidity | < 80% non-condensing | |
| Conformity | CE, RoHs | |
TradeSwitch4
| TradeSwitch4-USB | TradeSwitch4-PS/2 | |
| Keyboard/Mouse | ||
| Console connections per unit | 1 | |
| Computer ports | 4 | |
| Switchable signals | USB keyboard/mouse, audio, USB 2.0 | PS/2 keyboard/mouse, audio |
| Computer connection | KM cable set | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × Mini-DIN 6 socket | |
| 2 × USB-A socket | ||
| Monitor LED sets | 4 × D-Sub 9 socket | |
| Interfaces to computer | 4 × USB-B socket | 4 × 2 × Mini-DIN 6 socket |
| Audio | ||
| Connection | Analog | |
| Bandwidth | 22 kHz | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in + speaker) |
1 × 3.5 mm jack plug (speaker) |
| Interfaces to computer | 4 × 2 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in + line out) | 4 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in) |
| Transparent USB 2.0 | ||
| Transmission range | 5 m | |
| USB power supply | High power devices up to 500 mA | |
| USB transmission rate | Up to 480 mbps | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × USB-A socket | |
| Interfaces to computer | 4 × USB-B socket (also keyboard/mouse) |
|
| Power supply | ||
| Type | Internal power pack | |
| Connection | 1 × IEC plug | |
| Voltage | AC100-240V/60-50Hz | |
| Current | 180-100mA | 120-80mA |
| Casing | ||
| Material | Anodised aluminium | |
| Desktop (W × H × D) | 270 × 44 × 210 mm | |
| Rackmount (W × H × D) | 19" × 1 U × 210 mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 1.5 kg | |
| Update | ||
| Process | Via wizard at service socket of computer module or user module | |
| Connection | 1 × 2.5 mm jack plug | |
| Operating environment | ||
| Temperature | +5 to +40 °C | |
| Air humidity | < 80% non-condensing | |
| Conformity | CE, RoHs | |
TradeSwitch8
| TradeSwitch8-USB | TradeSwitch8-PS/2 | |
| Keyboard/Mouse | ||
| Console connections per unit | 1 | |
| Computer ports | 8 | |
| Switchable signals | USB keyboard/mouse, audio, USB 2.0 | PS/2 keyboard/mouse, audio |
| Computer connection | KM cable set | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × Mini-DIN 6 socket | |
| 2 × USB-A socket | ||
| Monitor LED sets | 8 × D-Sub 9 socket | |
| Interfaces to computer | 8 × USB-B socket | 8 × 2 × Mini-DIN 6 socket |
| Audio | ||
| Connection | Analog | |
| Bandwidth | 22 kHz | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in + speaker) |
1 × 3.5 mm jack plug (speaker) |
| Interfaces to computer | 8 × 2 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in + line out) | 8 × 3.5 mm jack plug (line in) |
| Transparent USB 2.0 | ||
| Transmission range | 5 m | |
| USB power supply | High power devices up to 500 mA | |
| USB transmission rate | Up to 480 mbps | |
| Interfaces for user console | 2 × USB-A socket | |
| Interfaces to computer | 8 × USB-B socket (also keyboard/mouse) |
|
| Power supply | ||
| Type | Internal power pack | |
| Connection | 1 × IEC plug | |
| Voltage | AC100-240V/60-50Hz | |
| Current | 190-100mA | 120-80mA |
| Casing | ||
| Material | Anodised aluminium | |
| Desktop (W × H × D) | 435 × 44 × 210 mm | |
| Rackmount (W × H × D) | 19" × 1 U × 210 mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 2.1 kg | |
| Update | ||
| Process | Via wizard at service socket of computer module or user module | |
| Connection | 1 × 2.5 mm jack plug | |
| Operating environment | ||
| Temperature | +5 to +40 °C | |
| Air humidity | < 80% non-condensing | |
| Conformity | CE, RoHs | |
List of Item Numbers
TradeSwitch
TradeSwitch
| Item No. | Description | DT | RM |
| A2100073 | TradeSwitch2-PS/2 | DT | |
| A2100074 | TradeSwitch2-PS/2-RM | RM | |
| A2100089 | TradeSwitch2-USB | DT | |
| A2100090 | TradeSwitch2-USB-RM | RM | |
| A2100075 | TradeSwitch4-PS/2 | DT | |
| A2100076 | TradeSwitch4-PS/2-RM | RM | |
| A2100080 | TradeSwitch4-USB | DT | |
| A2100081 | TradeSwitch4-USB-RM | RM | |
| A2100119 | TradeSwitch8-PS/2 | DT | RM |
| A2100118 | TradeSwitch8-USB | DT | RM |
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