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which the RS232 Serial cable is connected. Failure to select the correct Com port will result in the
software running in demo mode.
Once Setup is complete the Control window appears. See the figure below.
Figure 17 The Control window
35. Computer icons
Icon Meaning
Computer is connected and switched on
Computer is switched off or unconnected
Connected and switched on computer with a Local . After remaining idle for the Timeout
period, it changes to yellow.
When you first open the Control window the software automatically gets the status of the
CAT5 KVM system, including the security access settings.
36. Communication Error
If a Communication Error box appears when trying to scan the system – see Figure 18.
Figure 18 Communication Error
Check that:
• The RS232 Serial cable is connected to the computer’s and CAT5 KVM Manager’s serial
ports.
• The Com Port settings in Options / Com Port are set correctly. After changing the Com port
exit and re-enter the Control software.