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Kramer FC-10ETH User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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FC-10ETH
Ethernet Controller
P/N: 2900-000086 Rev 2
Tel. 07131 911201
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  • Page 1 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller P/N: 2900-000086 Rev 2 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    F igure 5: Connecting the FC-10ETH for Configuration F igure 6: FC-10ETH Configuration Manager Window F igure 7: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Passive Routing Mode F igure 8: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection F igure 9: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Active Routing Mode F igure 10: The KFR-Programmer Window FC-10ETH –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics 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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded...

  • Page 4: 1.1 Terminology Used In This User Manual

    The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the Control message into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a Protocol/Internet communications protocol in an intranet or an extranet. Protocol (TCP/IP) FC-10ETH - Introduction www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer FC-10ETH away from moisture, excessive sunlight and • dust Caution: No operator serviceable parts inside the unit...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Internet. In particular, the FC-10ETH: • 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 The FC-10ETH data buffer is limited to 128 bytes •...

  • Page 7: Defining The Fc-10Eth Ethernet Controller Front Panel

    Operates like an actual hardware port, that is, a logical COM that behaves like a standard hardware COM but in reality transparently reroutes the data using the TCP/IP network to the FC-10ETH interface via a Virtual null- modem connection, which you can emulate over the Ethernet or Internet •...
  • Page 8 Connects to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on a Kramer (or other) device 2 or PC A Kramer device can be connected to either the RS-232 COM 2 port, or to the RS-485 terminal block port (but not to both)

  • Page 9: Configuring The Fc-10Eth Ethernet Controller

    C onnecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 1 8 B You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-10ETH to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the FC-10ETH with the factory configured default IP address.

  • Page 10: F Igure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7. Click OK. Figure 4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window FC-10ETH - Configuring the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 11: Installing And Configuring The Fc-10Eth

    C onnecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through 1 9 B Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-10ETH to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 4.1.3...

  • Page 12: F Igure 5: Connecting The Fc-10Eth For Configuration

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Figure 5: Connecting the FC-10ETH for Configuration 4.2.1 The Kramer Configuration Manager Window Figure 6: FC-10ETH Configuration Manager Window FC-10ETH - Configuring the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 13 Shows the status Exit Button Closes the Configuration Manager application Action Buttons Search: seeks the FC-10ETH devices that connect to the PC via the ETHERNET port, and displays them and their corresponding settings Config: adjusts the FC-10ETH according to the displayed data...

  • Page 14: Routing Data In The Passive And Active Routing Modes

    FC-10ETH, before the remote station contacts the FC-10ETH, is discarded. In the Passive mode, the FC-10ETH will work with any station on the network that contacts it (but not more than five stations simultaneously, three via COM 1 and two...
  • Page 15 CAMBOARD Electronics 4. Set the Destin. IP and Port in the Destination Settings Area, for CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2. 5. Press the Config button to accept changes. FC-10ETH – Configuring the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...

  • Page 16: Controlling Machines Via The Ethernet Using The Fc-10Eth

    Via a controller, as well as via an Internet connection (see Section 5.2 Controlling a Machine via a Computer To control a Kramer machine via five computers, as illustrated in the example in Figure 7, do the following: 1. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.

  • Page 17: F Igure 7: Connecting The Fc-10Eth In The Passive Routing Mode

    If the control application cannot work with an Ethernet driver, download the Kramer VSPM from our Web site to set a virtual port for each local port on your FC-10ETH. The Kramer VSPM software lets you emulate virtual ports which normally would be present in the machine hardware.

  • Page 18: Controlling A Kramer Machine Via A Serial Controller

    Figure 9, do the following: 1. Connect the FC-10ETH (A) 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. 2. Configure the FC-10ETH (A) to the Passive routing mode (see Section 4.3.1...
  • Page 19 6. Connect units (A) and (B) to your network or Ethernet router, as illustrated in F igure 9 7. Connect up to two machines, that is, the RS-232: COM 1 port of the FC-10ETH (A) to the RS-232 port of your machine 1  (for example, a Kramer machine) via a null-modem adapter COM 2 port of the FC-10ETH (A) to the RS-232 port of your machine 2 ...

  • Page 20: F Igure 9: Connecting The Fc-10Eth In The Active Routing Mode

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Figure 9: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Active Routing Mode FC-10ETH - Controlling Machines via the Ethernet using the FC-10ETH www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 21: Flash Memory Upgrade

    Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on the FC-10ETH, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port (COM 1) on the FC-10ETH to a null-modem adapter and connect the null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC.

  • Page 22: Upgrading Firmware

    10). Figure 10: The KFR-Programmer Window 2. Select the required COM Port to which the FC-10ETH is connected on your 3. Press the File button to select the .s19 firmware file included in the package. 4. Press the Send button to download the file. The Send button lights red.

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Power supply, mounting bracket OPTIONS: RK−3T 19" rack adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com to access the list of resolutions FC-10ETH – Technical Specifications www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 24 1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
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