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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
FC-1ETHN
Ethernet Controller
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 Overview 1 3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 2 3.2 Achieving the Best Performance 3 4 Your FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 3 5 Using the Kramer Configuration Manager Software 4 5.1 Installing and Running the Kramer Configuration Manager Software 4 5.2 Understanding the Kramer Configuration Manager Window 4 6 Configuring the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 7 6.1 Configuring the FC-1ETHN via its Serial Port 7 6.2 Configuring th
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Contents Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 2 Table 2: Features and Functions of the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 3 Table 3: FC-1ETHN Configuration Manager Window Functionality 6 Table 4: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 8 Table 5: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 8 Table 6: Technical Specifications of the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 16 ii KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
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ADDENDUM: FC-1ETHN This addendum describes an upgrade to the FC-1ETHN: the Virtual Serial Port. Amendment to Section 3 The following text on page 2 is deleted: Is compatible with the latest Kramer K-Router Windows®-based control software (version 4.0 or higher) whose user-friendly interface now allows Kramer switchers to be controlled via Ethernet The following text is inserted immediately prior to section 3.1: The FC-1ETHN now includes the Virtual Serial Port Driver for compatibility
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ADDENDUM: FC-1ETHN Figure A1: Virtual Serial Port Manager Figure A2: Virtual Serial Port Properties Amendment to Section 7 In section 7.1 (on page 11) steps 5, 6, and 7 are replaced by the following: 5. Connect the ETHERNET port of your FC-1ETHN to a LAN, using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. You can control from up to three computers (each with the Kramer Windows®-control software). 6. Run the Kramer Windows®-control software to control the Kramer machine from each c
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ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section) This addendum adds the following information to the user manual: Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power 1 wall adapter that is provided with this unit . Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit. 1 For example: model n
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ADDENDUM: Ethernet Cross Cable Wiring Connection This addendum describes the correct wiring for crossover cable connections and replaces the opening paragraph in the "Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)" section in the User Manual as follows: Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. Table 1 and Figure 1 define the
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Introduction 1 Introduction Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981, to the development and manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment, makes the Kramer line an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available, and is a true leader in terms o
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Overview In particular, the FC-1ETHN: • Offers network connectivity that lets you connect a Kramer (or other) device via its RS-232 or RS-485 port to the Ethernet LAN network • Lets you control an RS-232 / RS-485 device via Ethernet, from a PC (set 1 to Slave routing mode) or other protocol compatible remote controller • Lets you control a device from up to three Ethernet points (PCs or remote controllers) • Includes Windows®-based Configuration Management software for serial and networ
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Your FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 3.2 Achieving the Best Performance Achieving the best performance means: • Connecting only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and positioning your FC-1ETHN away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller Figure
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Using the Kramer Configuration Manager Software 5 Using the Kramer Configuration Manager Software This section describes: • How to install and run the Configuration Manager software, see section 5.1 • The Configuration Manager Window features, see section 5.2 5.1 Installing and Running the Kramer Configuration Manager Software To install the Kramer Configuration Manager software: • Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, double click the Setup.exe file and follow the on-screen instructi
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Using the Kramer Configuration Manager Software Figure 3: FC-1ETHN Configuration Manager Window 5
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Using the Kramer Configuration Manager Software Table 3: FC-1ETHN Configuration Manager Window Functionality # Feature Function 1 Device List Displays the MAC Addresses for the FC-1ETHN devices, connected via the selected port (LAN or COM). 2 Master Mode When selected, activates the Master mode (see section 6.3.2). Check Box When cleared, activates the Slave mode (see section 6.3.1). 1 3 DHCP When selected, automatically configures the FC-1ETHN to obtain an IP address from Mode Check t
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Configuring the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 6 Configuring the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller This section describes how to configure the FC-1ETHN via its: 1 • Serial port, see section 6.1 1 • ETHERNET port, see section 6.2 6.1 Configuring the FC-1ETHN via its Serial Port You can configure the FC-1ETHN via its RS-232 port. To configure the FC-1ETHN via RS-232, do the following: 2 1. Set the CONFIG DIP (DIP 4) to ON. 3 Leave the other three DIPs set to OFF. 2. Connect the RS-232 port of
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Configuring the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 6.2 Configuring the FC-1ETHN via its ETHERNET port You can configure the FC-1ETHN via its ETHERNET port. To configure the FC-1ETHN via ETHERNET, do the following: 1. Connect the ETHERNET port of the FC-1ETHN to the LAN port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 4 defines: Table 4: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT Side 1 Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White-orange 1 White-green 2 Orange 2 Green 3 White-green
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Configuring the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 6.3 Routing Data in the Slave and Master Routing Modes The FC-1ETHN routes data in either the Slave Routing Mode (see section 6.3.1) or the Master Routing Mode (see section 6.3.2) . 6.3.1 Slave Routing Mode In the Slave Routing Mode, the FC-1ETHN never sends any data in the serial port-Ethernet direction before it first receives some data from the remote station (that is, the data in the Ethernet-serial direction). Serial data that is receive
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Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC-1ETHN 6.3.2 Master Routing Mode In the Master Routing Mode, the FC-1ETHN does not wait for the remote station to send the data first, and routes the data in the destination device direction as soon as there is data to be sent. The data is always sent to a specific destination (as defined by the Destination IP address and Destination Data Port Number Settings of the FC-1ETHN). Also, the FC-1ETHN only accepts the data sent from the remot
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Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC-1ETHN 7.1 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer To control a Kramer machine via three computers, as the example in Figure 4 illustrates, do the following: 1. Configure the FC-1ETHN to the Slave Routing Mode (see section 6). 2. Set all the DIPs to OFF. 3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. 4. Connect the RS-232 port of your Kramer machine to the RS-232 port of
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Flash Memory Upgrade 7.2 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Controller To control a Kramer machine via two VS-3000 controllers, as the Master Mode example in Figure 5 illustrates, do the following: 1. Configure each FC-1ETHN to the Master Routing Mode (see section 6). 2. Set all the DIPs to OFF on each FC-1ETHN. 3. Connect the RS-232 port of your Kramer machine to the RS-232 port of a FC-1ETHN via a Null modem (alternatively, connect the RS-485 port of 1 your Kramer machine to the ABG p
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Flash Memory Upgrade C:\Program Files\Kramer Flash). 3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”. 8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a FC-1ETHN unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on the FC-1ETHN to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC. 1 It is recommended that you use COM port 2. However, if your computer h
