ATEN 3-Port USB-C DisplayPort Hybrid KVMP Switch CS1953 User Guide

CS1953
3-Port USB-C DisplayPort Hybrid
KVMP™ Switch
Quick Start Guide

Hardware Review

Front View

1. Remote Port Selector Jack
2. Audio Jack
3. USB 3.1 Gen1 Peripheral Port

Rear View

1. Grounding Terminal
2. 4K Resolution Switch
3. Console Ports Section
4. USB-C Port
5. Power Jack
6. Audio Jack
7. USB 3.1 Gen1 Peripheral Port
8. KVM Ports Section

Top View

1. LED Status Panel
2. Port Selection Pushbuttons

Package Contents

1 CS1953 3-Port USB-C DisplayPort Hybrid KVMP™ Switch
2 DisplayPort 1.2 Cables
2 USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cables
1 USB-C Cable
3 Audio Cables
1 Remote Port Selector
1 User Instructions

Hardware Installation

****To prevent damage to your installation from power surges or static electricity, it is important that all connected devices are properly grounded.

1. Ground the CS1953 by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the Grounding Terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object.
   Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from power surges or static electricity.

2. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports from the Console Ports Section located on the unit’s rear panel.

3. Plug your monitor into the DisplayPort console port from the Console Ports Section located on the unit’s rear panel and power on the monitor.

4. Plug your speakers into the Audio Jacks located on the unit’s front and rear panel. The speakers plugged into the front panel have priority over those plugged into the rear panel.

5. Using the DisplayPort cable, plug the DisplayPort connector into any available DisplayPort port on the KVM Ports Section of the switch (CPU 1 and CPU 2), then plug the USB 3.0 cable and audio cable into their corresponding ports.
   Note: 1. Verify that all the connectors are in the same KVM Ports Section (all in CPU 1, all in CPU 2.).
   2. The unit can be bus-powered by the connected KVM sources via USB ports. Please see Powering the Unit.

6. At the other end of the cables from step 5, plug the DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 cable, and audio cable into their respective ports on the computer. Repeat steps 5, and 6 for other PC systems you are installing.

7. Using the USB-C cable, plug the USB-C connector into the USB-C port on the KVM Ports Section of the switch (CPU 3), then plug the audio cable into its corresponding port.

8. At the other end of the cables from step 7, plug the USB-C cable and audio cable into their respective ports on the USB-C device.
   Note: For video output to work through a USB-C port, the device must support DP Alt Mode.

9. Switch the 4K Resolution Switch to set a 4K resolution between 4K60 and 4K30 for a USB-C device connected to CPU 3.
   (a) When the switch is set to 4K60, the CPU 3 provides 4K @ 60Hz resolution and USB 2.0 data transfer rates.
   (b) When the switch is set to 4K30, the CPU 3 provides 4K @ 30Hz resolution and USB 3.1 Gen1 data transfer rates.

10. (Optional) Plug your USB peripherals into the front or rear USB 3.1 Gen1 Peripheral Ports.

11. (Optional) If you choose to use the remote port selector, plug its cable into the Remote Port Selector Jack, located on the unit’s front panel.

12. (Optional) Plug a power adapter into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter cable into the switch’s Power Jack.
    Note: 1. The unit can be bus-powered by the connected KVM sources via USB ports. Please see Powering the Unit.
    2. This power adapter is not included in the package contents. It is available with a separate purchase, please contact your ATEN dealer for more information.

13. Power on the computers and USB-C devices.

Powering the Unit

It is strongly recommended that you fully power the unit. To do so, connect all three KVM USB ports to powered sources or connect the optional power adapter. A fully powered unit allows you to have the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and USB peripherals fully operational.
If you want to power your USB-C compliant device through the unit (power delivery function), connect the optional power adapter.
A summary table is shown below:

Note:

1. Connect at least two USB-B ports to KVM sources (e.g. PC) to allow the normal operation of the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
2. The USB-C device must itself be powered (e.g. a laptop connected by its own power adapter).
3. This power adapter is not included in the package contents. It is available with a separate purchase, please contact your ATEN dealer for more information.

Operation

There are four convenient methods to switch between the computers: Manual –by pressing the Port Selection Pushbuttons on the front panel; Mouse –by clicking the scroll wheel of the mouse; Hotkey –by entering combinations on the keyboard; and Remote Port Selector –by pressing the button on the Remote Port Selector.

Support and Documentation Notice

All information, documentation, firmware, software utilities, and specifications contained in this package are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. To reduce the environmental impact of our products, ATEN documentation and software can be found online at http://www.aten.com/download/

Technical Support

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EMC Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
– Consult the dealer/an experienced radio/television technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
Important. Before proceeding, download the Installation and Operation Manual by visiting the website, www.aten.com, and navigating to the product page. The manual includes important warnings, loading specifications, and grounding instructions.

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Part No. PAPE-1223-Q60G Printing Date: 05/2020

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