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Kramer FC-132ETH User Manual

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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
FC-132ETH
33x9 Serial
Data Router
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P/N: 2900-300229 Rev 3

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  • Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial Data Router P/N: 2900-300229 Rev 3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring an Ethernet Connection on the PC Switching Ports on the FC-132ETH Connecting the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router Connecting to the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router via RS-232 Connecting to the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router via Ethernet Operating the FC-132ETH Locally...
  • Page 4 Figures Figure 1: FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router Front Panel Figure 2: FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the FC-132ETH for Initial Configuration Figure 4: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection Figure 5: Connecting the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality  Position your FC-132ETH away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

  • Page 7: Recycling Kramer Products

    To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. FC-132ETH - Getting Started...

  • Page 8: Overview

    DGKat or other cards with data-embedding features. The FC-132ETH has 33 RS−232 ports, one of which can be used for RS-485 communication. Into one or more of these ports serial data can be switched from any of the eight RS-232 data ports or from a pre-configured, virtual Ethernet connection.
  • Page 9 Can be created in any quantity on your PC and does not occupy an actual serial port You can control the FC-132ETH using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:  RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller ...

  • Page 10: Defining The Fc-132Eth 33X9 Serial/Data Router

    Defining the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router Figure 1 defines the front panel of the FC-132ETH. Figure 1: FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router Front Panel Feature Function POWER LED Lights green when the device is powered on Section ‎ 7 CONNECTED Lights orange when the Ethernet port is connected to another device (see...
  • Page 11 Feature Function ‎ 8 TAKE/LOCK Button Press briefly to activate a switching selection (see Section .1). ‎ 8 Press and hold for five seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons (see Section LCD Display 2 x 20 Displays the contextual messages. Automatically blanks after 30 seconds DHCP Lights green to indicate DHCP is active ‎...

  • Page 12: Figure 2: Fc-132Eth 33X9 Serial/Data Router Rear Panel

    Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the FC-132ETH. Figure 2: FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router Rear Panel Feature Function SERIAL RS-232/RS-485 3-pin Connect to the device to be controlled serially, (for example, the VS-3232DN). When Terminal Block set to RS-232, (see...

  • Page 13: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. FC-132ETH - Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 14: Initial Configuration And Use Overview

    Configuring a virtual port on the PC (see  Section ‎ 6 Configuring an Ethernet connection on the PC (see  Section ‎ 6 Switching ports on the FC-132ETH (see Figure 3: Connecting the FC-132ETH for Initial Configuration FC-132ETH - Initial Configuration and Use Overview...

  • Page 15: Configuring The Fc-132Eth

    Configuring the FC-132ETH To configure the FC-132ETH: 1. Connect the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the FC-132ETH to a PC Section ‎ 7 either directly (see .2) or via a LAN. Section ‎ 9 Section ‎ 1 2. Using a Web browser, (see...

  • Page 16: Configuring A Virtual Port On The Pc

    14. Enter the required user name and password. Configuring a Virtual Port on the PC 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-132ETH.
  • Page 17 2. Select the required input Data connection using the + and – Data buttons. The selected Data connection is displayed on the readout and the Take button flashes. 3. Press Take/Lock to save the selection. FC-132ETH - Initial Configuration and Use Overview...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Fc-132Eth 33X9 Serial/Data Router

    FC-132ETH. After connecting your FC-132ETH, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 5: Connecting the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router To connect the FC-132ETH as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect up to eight serial controllers/serial data sources, (for example, Personal Computers) to the 3-pin, terminal block, RS-232 Data connectors.

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Fc-132Eth 33X9 Serial/Data Router Via Rs-232

    Connect the Control RS-232 3-pin, terminal block connector on the rear panel of the FC-132ETH unit via a 3-wire cable (pin TX to pin 2, RX to pin 3, and G to pin 5) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC...

  • Page 20: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    7.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-132ETH directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the with the factory configured default IP address.

  • Page 21: Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

    Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 7 Figure Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window FC-132ETH - Connecting the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router...

  • Page 22: Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

    6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. FC-132ETH - Connecting the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router...

  • Page 23: Figure 9: Internet Protocol Properties Window

    Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. FC-132ETH - Connecting the FC-132ETH 33x9 Serial/Data Router...

  • Page 24: Operating The Fc-132Eth Locally

    The front panel buttons are locked. Pressing any of the front panel buttons causes the Lock button to flash a few times. 2. Press and hold the lit Take/Lock button for five seconds. The front panel buttons are unlocked. FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Locally...

  • Page 25: Operating The Fc-132Eth Remotely Via The Web Pages

    Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the FC-132ETH using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection. Before attempting to connect:  ‎ 7 Perform the procedures in Section ...

  • Page 26: Figure 10: General Info Page

    Figure 10: General Info Page At the bottom left hand side of all pages there are Load/Save Configuration buttons. These allow you to save the current configuration and load any presaved configurations. FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 27: Connected Clients Page

    The port it is connected to  Method of connection  Section ‎ 9 Whether or not Send Replies is enabled for the port, (see Figure 11: Connected Clients Page FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 28: Routing Map Page

     Time and date automatically using a Time Server (if the device is connected to the Internet), including the Time Zone and daylight savings time  Time and date manually FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 29: Figure 13: Device Settings Page

    Figure 13: Device Settings Page The FC-132ETH has a built-in clock that can synchronize with a Time Server if required. To enable Time Server synchronization: 1. Browse to the Device Settings page by clicking Device Settings. The Device Settings page is displayed as shown in Figure 2.

  • Page 30: Communication Page

    The communication page allows you to:  Set the RS-232 baud rate (for the control port)  Turn DHCP on and off  Edit the IP settings for static IP Figure 14: Communication Page FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 31: Serial Port Settings Page

    Note: When switched to one of the local 1-8 serial inputs, these settings are not used).  Select whether or not to send replies on the port to the new client FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 32: Security Page

    Figure 15: Serial Port Settings Page Security Page The Security page allows you to turn the security for the device on or off. Figure 16: Security Page FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 33: Figure 17: Security Confirmation Popup

    3. Enter the default User Name and Password. 4. Click OK. 5. Wait until the Web pages have reloaded and click to browse to the Security page. The page show in Figure 19 is displayed. FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 34: Figure 19: Security Activated Page

    Figure 19: Security Activated Page 6. If required, turn security off by clicking OFF or change the password and click Change. FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 35: Logs Page

    The display is not updated automatically. Click Refresh to update the display. Use the Log Config check-boxes to select which events are recorded. Use the Log Filter check-boxes to select which events to display from the log. FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 36: About Us Page

    About Us Page The About Us page displays the Web page version and the Kramer company details. Figure 21: About Us Page FC-132ETH - Operating the FC-132ETH Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 37: Configuring And Maintaining The Fc-132Eth

    The Serial RS-485 LED lights and the selection is shown on the display 10.3 Activating and Deactivating DHCP The IP address of the FC-132ETH can be set either statically or dynamically where it is issued by a DHCP server. FC-132ETH - Configuring and Maintaining the FC-132ETH...

  • Page 38: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    3. Turn on the power to the device while holding down the Reset button for a few seconds. 4. Release the button. The device is reset to the factory default settings. 10.5 Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the “Kramer K-Upload User Manual”. FC-132ETH - Configuring and Maintaining the FC-132ETH...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    ACCESSORIES: 11.1 Data Handling Performance The FC-132ETH is designed to support mainly AV-relevant RS-232 communication. The device has an overall data bandwidth limit which should be high enough in most AV installations to support the required communication bandwidth. In extremely demanding cases, we recommend that you take into account the bandwidth limitation.

  • Page 40: Example Bandwidth Calculation

    11.2 Example Bandwidth Calculation The FC-132ETH has 33 serial ports. When used at the same time, each serial port can support up to:  310kbps / 33 = 9.3kbps If each of your protocol commands is 100 bytes, (that is, 800bits), you can safely send and/or receive a minimum of 12 of these commands per second on each serial port ((310kbps * 1024) / 800bits / 33 = 12).

  • Page 41: Default Communication Parameters

    Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Command Format: ASCII Example (Output 1 to Input 1): #AV 1>1<CR> Ethernet IP Address: 192.168.1.39 TCP Port #: 5000 UDP Port #: 50000 FC-132ETH - Default Communication Parameters...

  • Page 42: Protocol 3000

    Protocol 3000 The FC-132ETH can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes:  ‎ 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 3.1)  ‎ 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 3.2)
  • Page 43 Query sign '?' follows some commands to define a query request. Message closing character CR – For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) CRLF – For device messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10) FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 44 You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

  • Page 45: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    ROUTE Set/get layer routing SECUR Set/get security state Get device serial number TIME Set/get the time and date TIME-LOC Set/get local time offset from UTC/GMT TIME-SRV Set/get time synchronization from server VERSION? Get device firmware version FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 46: Kramer Protocol 3000 - Detailed Commands

    Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 13.3 This section lists the detailed commands applicable to the FC-132ETH. Command - Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: End User Public Get: Description Syntax Set: Protocol handshaking #␍ Get: Response ~nn@␠OK␍␊...
  • Page 47 Get command list or help for specific 1. #HELP␍ Get: command 2. #HELP␠command_name␍ Response 1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:␍␊command,␠command…␍␊ To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)␍␊ 2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command:␍␊description␍␊USAGE:usage ␍␊ Parameters Response triggers Notes FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 In each device, some connections can be logged in to different levels and some do not work with security at Connection may logout after timeout The permission system works only if security is enabled with the “SECUR” command FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 49 ~nn@MACH-NUM␠machine_# OK␍␊ Parameters machine_number - New machine number to device Response triggers Notes Some devices do not set the new machine number until the device is restarted Some devices can change the machine number only from DIP-switches FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end) Response triggers Notes The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on) FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 51 To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the command “NAME”. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if available For proper settings consult your network administrator FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 #NET-IP␠ ip_address ␍ Set: Set device IP address Get: Get device IP address #NET-IP?␍ Response Set: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ip_address␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response triggers Notes For proper settings consult your network administrator FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 53 Get device subnet mask #NET-MASK?␍ Response Set: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊ Parameters net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Notes FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: PROT-VER? End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get protocol version #PROT-VER?␍ Response ~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊ Parameters Version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit Response triggers Notes FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 - only layer 3 (data) is available dest - limits are 1-33 src - valid values are 0-8 where 0 is Ethernet and 1-8 are A-H accordingly Response triggers Notes This command replaces all other routing commands. FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get serial number #SN?␍ Response ~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊ Parameters serial_number - 11 decimal digits, factory assigned Response triggers Notes For new products with 14 digit serial numbers, use only the last 11 digits FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 If the time server is configured, device time calculates by adding UTC_off to UTC time (that it got from the time server) + 1 hour if daylight savings time is in effect TIME command sets the device time without considering these settings FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: VERSION? End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get firmware version number #VERSION?␍ Response ~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊ Parameters firmware_version - XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version Response triggers Notes FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 59: Parameters

    13.4 Parameters 13.4.1 Layer Enumeration Number Value Video Audio Data FC-132ETH - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 2900- 300229 P/N: Rev:...

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