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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
FC-50
RS-232 Range Extender
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 3.1 About the Power Connect Feature 3 3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3 3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4 4 Your FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 4 5 Connecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 6 5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 7 6 Technical Specifications 8 Figures Figure 1: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 4 RS-232 Range Ex
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Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! 1 Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Thank you for p
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Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
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Overview 3 Overview The high-quality Kramer MultiTOOLS FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender can connect either to a PC or to a device (for example, a switcher). By connecting two units (purchased separately) via a CAT 5 cable, the PC can control the switcher over a range of up to 1000 meters (3300 feet). In particular, the FC-50 features: • Bidirectional RS-232 operation • The Power Connect feature • A CONNECTION switch to select between a crossed and a straight connection • A PC/DEVICE pushbu
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Your FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender also be preferable for long range applications. In any event when using UTP cable, it is advisable to ensure that the cable is installed far away from electric cables, motors and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference. 3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: 1 • Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
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Your FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Table 1: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Features # Feature Function 1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit 1 2 CAT 5 RJ-45 Connector Connect to the CAT 5 RJ-45 connector on the other FC-50 unit 3 PC / DEVICE Button Press when a device is connected to the RS-232 port Release when a PC is connected to the RS-232 port RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connects to either a PC or a device 4 Connector PINs 2, 3 and 5 are passed through the device 5 GREEN=PC Lights i
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Connecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 5 Connecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender To connect two FC-50 units, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following: 1. Connect a PC to the RS-232 port of the first FC-50 unit and release the PC/DEVICE button. 2. Connect the RS-232 port of the second FC-50 unit to a device (for example, a switcher) and push in the PC/DEVICE button. 3. Connect the CAT 5 RJ-45 connector of the first unit to the CAT 5 RJ-45 connector of the second
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Connecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors Table 3 and Figure 4 define the UTP CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ-45 connectors: Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT EIA /TIA 568B PIN Wire Color 1 Orange / White 2 Orange 3 Green / White 4 Blue 5 Blue / White 6 Green 7 Brown / White 8 Brown 7 7
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Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications The FC-50 technical specifications are shown in Table 4: 1 Table 4: Technical Specifications of the FC-50 2 PORTS: RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub connector , 1 CAT 5 RJ-45 connector BAUD RATES: Up to 115.2kbaud DISPLAY: GREEN=PC/RED=DEVICE LED OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0° to +55°C (32° to 131°F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -45° to +72°C (-49° to 162°F) HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 5.32cm x 7.25cm x 4.2cm (2.09" x 2.85" x 1.65")
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution P/N: Rev: 2900-000333 6 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. We
