Secure access and communications 
Using TLS (transport layer security) and HTTPS, communications between ADDERLink™ INFINITY (ALIF) units and the ADDERLink
INFINITY Manager (AIM), and between AIM and the outside world are all secure.

Redundant operation
For 24/7 reliability a second hot AIM can be added to ensure constant uptime and with dual NIC interfaces on every ADDERLink INFINITY unit, systems can be easily designed
for maximum resilience.

User access rights management and audit trails
Administrators can manage access rights to each device on a user by user basis either manually through the web browser or automatically using Active Directory. Reports
showing the history of devices, user logins and device connections can be viewed and exported to a CSV file or via SYSLOG.

Easy centralized management
Accessed via a web browser, the dashboard gives a real-time overview of system connections and users. Tabs enable you to navigate between settings and devices or user
sub-menus.

Control Channel and Presets connections
AIM can be used to make connections between an individual pair of transmitter and receiver devices centrally from within the management system. Using Presets, a list of
pre-defined connections, multiscreen, video wall or signage setups can be pushed with a single click.

Internationalization
The user desks can select different keyboard configurations to suite their requirements and as a global setting select the language for the OSD from a choice of over 14 languages.

On screen display at each user station
Users login and choose channel connections from an intuitive OSD similar to that of a Digital TV. Users can also use Presets to change channels for multiple screens across multiple receivers.

Remote OSD
The remote OSD allows the user to ‘push’ video and control to another station or to a video wall or projector.

Favourites and hotkey switching
Each user can select their favourite channels within the OSD and allocate a hotkey for fast switching between channels.

Choice of connection modes
Administrators can choose to give users the ability to connect in four modes: View only, shared, private or exclusive. Each permitted mode is then made available within the OSD.

Fast video and USB switching
The switching time between computers is less than 1 second to provide a quality user experience.

Multicasting
Network multicasting allows the system to share video simultaneously from one transmitter to an unlimited number of receivers. Suitable for signage, monitoring and sharing of desktops.

USB sharing
USB sharing allows multiple users to connect to and control a single computer at the same time. Each transmitter can report 12 unique USB devices (identified by VID/PID codes) but will merge devices with the same ID to allow many more.

Channels
Considered as a virtual transmitter, a channel may combine video, audio and USB from different transmitters as a single source. Ideal where audio alerts or mixed video sources are required.

Open API for 3rd party control systems
Adder Technology publishes a simple API structure to allow easy integration with other 3rd Party control systems supplied by companies like AMX, Crestron, HRS or MediaLon at a HTTP level.

LDAP integration
To help ease setup, the system has an LDAP interface so users and passwords from other systems can easily be imported.

SNMP v3 get / walk
External machines can interrogate AIM to find out the status of the ALIF network and units. SNMP v3 security is implemented, supporting AES/DES transport with MD5/SHA
authentication.

External NTP server support – NTPv4.2
Connect up to 3 NTP servers with authenticated connections using MD5 and Key ID as defined in the NTP standards. All ALIF units in an AIM network now get time using authenticated NTP from AIM.

System backups
Backups of the database can be saved internally, externally or emailed automatically. Automatic updates can be scheduled on an hourly, daily or weekly basis.

Centralized firmware upgrades
As well as managing its own firmware upgrade, AIM manages the upgrade of each device on the network and can deploy firmware to hundreds of devices at the same time, meaning a systemwide upgrade takes only a few minutes.

Easy matrix setup
Using zero config. networking, AIM automatically obtains the MAC addresses of extender devices as they are attached to the network. The administrator allocates IP addresses, names and locations so that devices are easy to identify, configure and control.

• Adder’s multi-monitor Free-Flow technology: switch between target computers by moving the mouse pointer from screen to screen 

• USB True Emulation: USB 2.0 enables connection to any USB human interface device from mice and keyboards through to graphics tablets, jog shuttles, joysticks and 3D explorers

• Multiple switching options: instant switching via one of seven different methods: Free-flow; keyboard hotkeys; remote control; API; mouse buttons; front panel button; and serial control

• Copy and Paste: Copy and paste up to 200KB of formatted text between directly connected Windows computers. Encrypted data setting available. A driver must be installed on each computer

• External API control: with an open API, the unit can be easily set up and integrate into third party systems

• Independent USB device selection: switching options enable the operator to use the keyboard and mouse on one computer whilst the USB peripherals are connected to other ones

• Power redundancy: dual power inlets are available for mission critical control

• Screen Illumination Module: an optional illumination module, the CCS-XB, is available to identify, with a LED indicator, which screen is being controlled

• ​​​​​Extension Distances: flexible resolution versus extension distance options, with resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz at extension distances of up to 150m (500ft) for OM2 multi-mode fiber, increasing to 4km (2.5miles) with single-mode fiber

• Transparent USB 2.0 (Low, Full, High Speed): for a whole range of USB devices including keyboards, mice, tablets, touch screens and mass storage devices, connected via the built-in 4-port USB hub

• Bidirectional Analog Audio: line in/out with microphone and headphone support. The unit delivers CD-quality stereo audio (24bit sampling at 96kHz) is available to transfer audio between local and remote

• RS232 support: with RTS/CTS flow control. RS232 can be passed between the units to a maximum baud rate 115K2 via the options port. Adder’s Remote Key Switch (RC4) is also supported

• Perfect digital video, real time control: uncompressed video extension with every pixel of every frame transferred with zero loss and in real-time

• Fiber Extension: SFP cages allow for flexible use of fiber types

• Plug and Play: straightforward installation with no need for extra drivers or software

• Locking power connectors: locking 3 Pin DC jack with 2 power adaptors included

• CD quality analog audio: stereo channel 16bit sampled at 44.1kHz is available to transfer stereo audio from local to remote for Line Out

• Intelligent operation, compatibility and future-proofing: EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) allows the true characteristics of the monitor to be passed back to the computer; KVM switch mode for optimal KVM device compatibility; complete system is flash upgradeable from the computer end.

• Space-saving rackmount kit: easy-access 19” rack mounting kit with two units per 1U of rack space

• REST API Support: REST (Representational State Transfer) API with all functionality allowing interaction from authorized 3rd party control systems

• Web interface control: temperature and status are viewable and each function can be individually controlled. Web interface security is by HTTP digest authentication (RFC 2617) with username and password as requested information

• Multi-view on-screen thumbnail display: provides users with a live preview of permitted computers direct on their screen
• Choice of connection modes: the user can chose between Exclusive mode, which provides full KVM control while being able to share video content with other colleagues; or Private mode, when users want to work in private
• Intuitive web interface: users have personal logins, whilst system administrators can securely access the management tools to configure system settings, set access privileges and control video connections
• In-built security measures: the web interface is secured using HTTPS, administrators must login each time they connect, and an API enables switch control from a 3rd party control system
• Lossless HD video support: delivers lossless HD video at resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz providing a real-time, ‘at the PC’ experience
• Multi-head video support: DDX transmitters (CAMs) & receivers (USRs) offer multi-head video support and can be grouped to form ‘Computers’ and ‘Consoles’ that support dual-head & quad-head connectivity
• USB Emulation: USB supports simple USB HID (Human Interface Device) only, including keyboards, mice and Windows-supported touch screens
• Robust yet lightweight: small form factor, rack mountable device

Flexible and scalable: Each XDIP unit can be configured as a simple extender, distributed KVM switch or for AV distribution. Each receiver can see up to 16 sources and each transmitter can connect to up to 256 receivers.

Configurable units: The XDIP user and computer units are identical and can be configured as a transmitter or receiver. This means the solution can be built to suit the application, and should the application change, units can be re-configured to suit.

High quality video: The XDIP supports video resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.

Power over Ethernet (PoE): Compatible with most PoE switches, the XDIP can be easily installed without the need for additional power. Many PoE switches offer redundant power options which the XDIP can leverage for enhanced reliability. 

Remote control: Users can remotely control their XDIP network via a RESTful API or HTTPS web browser. By managing the receiver end points through an API, users can control the matrix. The XDIP is designed to work with any third party controller via HTTPS.

Extension distance: Extension distance is linked to the IP standard of 100m with a 40% overhead for safety. Longer distances can be achieved by routing through IP infrastructure. 

Audio capability: XDIP delivers bi-directional analog audio  (16-bit sampling at 48kHz) passed between the local and remote units. Headphones are also supported (16 to 32 Ohms).

Plug and Play: The XDIP is delivered in a zero config. state so it works, without the need for drivers or software, as soon as it is connected. A simple setup wizard guides the user through set up when the device is connected.

• Perfect digital video: uncompressed video extension and pixel perfect digital video up to 24 bits per color at a maximum of 1920x1200 over 60Hz with real time control

• Digital Stereo Audio: digitally delivered crystal clear audio across the network

• Distribution: DVI, USB, audio and bidirectional RS232 across up to 10km

• Power redundancy: the units can detect whether the network is in operation and will utilize the second network port is failure detected

• EDID management: Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) enables the remote system to exactly mirror the date coming from the source monitor

• Plug and Play: the ADDERLink INFINITY range is delivered in a zero config state so they work as soon as they are connected, without the need for drivers or software

• Robust yet lightweight: small form factor, rack mountable device

• USB True Emulation: USB 2.0 enables connection to any USB human interface device from mice and keyboards through to graphics tablets, jog shuttles, joysticks and 3D explorers

• Improved desk ergonomics. Only one keyboard and mouse is required to operate up to four computers, improving desk ergonomics and reducing the time taken for operators to multiplex to different systems.

• Seamless switching by mouse control with Free-Flow technology. Free-Flow allows users to automatically switch between target computers by moving the mouse pointer from screen to screen.

• Instant switching with USB True Emulation. Adder’s USB True Emulation technology overcomes limitations of other KVM switches by emulating the true character of connected devices, to all computers, simultaneously. This means the operator can use extra function keys, wheels, buttons and controls, without sacrificing switching times.

• Independent simultaneous device selection. Switching options allow operators to use the keyboard and mouse on one computer while having USB peripherals and speakers independently connected to different computer(s). It is still possible to switch all the connected devices to any one of the connected computers at any time.

• Keep-alive function. Users have the option to choose which computers ‘stay alive’, preventing target computers from sleeping while not in use, useful in situations where rapid switching is required.

• Multi monitor Free-Flow. The system is able to support up to 16 monitors per computer. To enable Free-Flow on multimonitor computers, a driver must be installed on the target computer. (Windows only).

• Audio mixing. Users can choose which audio source to hear, regardless of which computer is being operated.

• External control options. The unit can be controlled and switched via hotkeys, mouse clicks, Ethernet or RS232. With the open API, the unit can be easily set up and integrated into third party systems.

• Screen illumination module. The CCS-XB expansion module is an optional accessory that identifies which screen is being controlled using an LED indicator. The color and intensity can be controlled for each screen. A maximum of ten LED indicators can be supported.

• Redundant power. For mission critical applications, dual power inlets are available.

• Copy and Paste. Copy and paste up to 200KB of formatted text between directly connected Windows computers. Encrypted data setting available. A driver must be installed on each computer.

Compact, easy to mount

The ADDERLink C-USB modules are designed to quickly and easily blend into your existing configuration. Each module measures only 87 x 57 x 30mm and they feature side slots to allow them to be cable-tied to most surfaces.  

Complete support for your USB devices

To ensure that ADDERLink C-USB provides maximum flexibility, we have worked hard to ensure that it supports every type of USB 2.0 or 1.1 device. So whichever transfer modes your USB devices need to use, you’re covered. For example:

Video devices      isochronous mode      
Keyboards            interrupt mode           
Hard drives          bulk transfer mode

Plug-and-Play, transparent operation

Once connected, operation is totally transparent to the host system, the USB peripheral(s) and you, the user. There are no drivers to install and your USB devices work precisely as they did before; the only difference is that they are now up to 100 meters away from the host.

Usable with all operating systems

The AdderLink C-USB modules are entirely independent of any operating system and are thus compatible with
them all.

Flexible power

The whole system can be powered from either end. Thanks to a clever piece of electronic design, you can choose to connect the supplied mains power adapter to either the local or remote modules, as is most convenient for your installation. Either way, a full 500mA of current is made available to your USB peripheral. The power adapter is fully auto-sensing so that it can adapt to any mains input from 100 to 240VAC.  

Easy to understand indicators

Each module is adorned with a single green indicator. Only when the power, the cable link and the host USB connection are all valid will the green indicator on each module illuminate.

Built to last

Adder Technology have a well-earned reputation for creating products that perform well and stay the course. AdderLink C-USB modules are no exception and feature tough, yet lightweight rubberized ABS enclosures to ensure they can easily withstand everyday treatment. The internal components and external connectors too are selected for their reliability in addition to their performance characteristics.