Overview

Just Add Power Omega and Ultra Series systems support KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) over USB, allowing USB peripherals connected at a Decoder to control a source connected to an Encoder.

For a broader explanation of KVM use cases and examples, see: KVM Support Overview

Supported Firmware

USB-based KVM functionality is supported on all Omega / Ultra Series firmware version:

• B1.2.1 or greater

KVM Commands

Command: Connect

The KVM (USB) link between a Decoder and an Encoder does not connect automatically. To establish the KVM connection, send the appropriate command to the Decoder.

• Firmware B3.0.0 and later: usb connect
• Firmware B2.0.0 through B2.3.9: usb start
  Note: This may briefly disconnect and reconnect other active KVM sessions.
• Firmware B1.0.0 through B1.2.1: video start
  Note: This command will cause a brief video interruption.

Command: Disconnect

To break an active KVM link, send the following command to the Decoder:

• Firmware B3.0.0 and later: usb stop

Supported KVM Devices

Omega and Ultra Series systems support up to five (5) USB devices simultaneously controlling a single Encoder. If more than five USB devices attempt to connect, the system will drop devices in the order they were originally connected, keeping only the five most recently connected devices active.

Supported USB device types include USB 2.0 Bulk devices, such as:

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Touchscreen
• Gaming controller or joystick
• USB flash drive
• PTZ camera control devices

Legacy USB Functionality

For KVM support on older systems, see: [Legacy] KVM Support for 2G and Hybrid Systems