Aten CE350 [9/42] Overview

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The CE350 / CE370 is a PS/2 based KVM Extender with automatic signal

compensation and RS-232 serial functionality allow access to a computer

system from a remote PS/2 console (PS/2 keyboard, monitor, and PS/2 mouse).

Because it allows access to a computer system from a remote console, the

CE350 / CE370 is perfect for use in any type of installation where you need to

place the console where it is conveniently accessible, but you want the system

equipment to reside in a safe location – away from the dust and dirt of the

factory floor, or the harsh environmental influence of a construction site, for

example. This allows users to deploy system equipment over large distances.

To ensure the highest quality video, the CE350 features adjustable gain control,

while the CE370’s automatic delay line synchronizing function (ATEN patent)

corrects RGB color phase and timing errors that occur over long distance

transmissions. This also enables you to manually tune the R/G/B signal

settings, store the settings and retrieve them later using the memory button.

The CE350 / CE370 is also useful for control and security purposes, where you

can have the system unit in a secure area at the same time that you put the

console in the most convenient location for user access. This is ideal for

managing highly confidential data systems.

The CE350 / CE370 improves on previous designs by: 1) featuring Automatic

Signal Control (ASC); 2) the addition of an RS-232 port, on both the Local and

Remote Units – the RS-232 port on the Local Unit allows you to connect to a

serial terminal for configuration, while the RS-232 port on the Remote Unit

allows you to connect serial devices such as touchscreens and barcode

scanners; 3) the addition of a dedicated KVM port section on the Local Unit so

you can simply and easily include a KVM switch in your installation; 4) using

inexpensive Cat 5e cable instead of bulkier, more expensive, standard cables,

for a much neater, more convenient, more reliable data transfer connection; 5)

its ability to sense the distance to the system and automatically adjust the gain

accordingly; and 6) featuring a custom ASIC to ensure the utmost in reliability

and compatibility.

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