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FOR-A MFR-RULINK Operation Manual

FOR-A MFR-RULINK Operation Manual

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OPERATION
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MFR-RULINK
MFR Remote Relay Unit
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Edition - Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MFR-RULINK MFR Remote Relay Unit Edition - Rev. 2...
  • Page 2 Edition Revision History Edit. Rev. Date Description Section/Page 2014/06/26 2015/05/25 Grounding part deleted Drawing with Rack Mount Bracket – changed 2015/11/18 Factual errors corrected Section 3-4...
  • Page 3 Precautions Important Safety Warnings [Power] Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage. Caution Disconnect the power cord via the power plug only. Do not pull on the cable portion. Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards.
  • Page 4 [Circuitry Access] Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to the unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel. Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
  • Page 5 Upon Receipt Unpacking MFR-RULINK units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and operational settings. Check your received items against the packing lists below. Check to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    3-3-3. Changing Network Settings ..................14 3-4. Matching Settings ....................... 15 3-4-1. Obtaining Main Unit Settings ..................15 3-4-2. Loading Settings to MFR-RULINK ................16 3-4-3. Mismatch Warning ...................... 16 3-5. MFR Remote Control Unit Setup ..................18 4. MFR Operation .......................... 19 4-1.

  • Page 7: Prior To Starting

    FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs. FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video-based systems.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Green Orange Type POWER Normal operation Power alarm Communication alarm BUSY Normal operation (Lit until communication Writing to Flash. established) IMPORTANT Do not power off the MFR-RULINK while the BUSY LED is lit orange (writing to Flash, max 2 minutes).

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    2-2. Rear Panel RS-422 DC12V IN PC-LAN MFR-LAN REF IN SER. NO. Letter Connector/s Descriptions Allows PC and External device connection. PC-LAN Ethernet port (10/100BASE-TX RJ-45) Allows remote control unit connection. MFR-LAN Ethernet port (10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45) REF IN Not used Not used DC12V IN 1, 2 DC12V Power supply input...

  • Page 10: Connection And Setup

    3. Connection and Setup This section describes how to set up an MFR-RULINK to remotely control the main unit with a remote control unit from a distant location using a practical connection example. Complete network settings for broadband router and other required devices before starting this process.

  • Page 11: Main Unit Setup

    Select an applicable procedure from the following two procedures and set the Function. A. When there is no PC to execute crosspoint switching using LAN control. →Set the Default Function column to “MFR-RULINK Connection.” B. When there is a PC to execute crosspoint switching using LAN control.

  • Page 12: Changing Network Settings

    4. Click Send after inputting the above to transmit the settings. 5. When MFR-RULINK and the main unit are already connected, it is necessary to re-connect to reflect the settings. If the IP address of MFR-RULINK is shown under “Session Information,”...

  • Page 13: Mfr-Rulink Setup

    3-3-2. Changing Port Settings 1. When the Web based Control Screen opens, click the System Settings button to display the menu tree. Click MFR-RULINK Settings in the left tree then click Port Settings to open the setting screen. 2. Input the IP Address and Port settings of the main unit PC LAN for Remote Server 1, and the IP Address of the CPU2 for Remote Server 2.

  • Page 14: Changing Network Settings

    5. The Web server will automatically reboot, so close the Web browser. 6. After the Web server restarts, the MFR-RULINK is connected to the main unit. When the communication is established, the BUSY LED on the MFR-RULINK front panel turns off and the MU Connection Error message is cleared.

  • Page 15: Matching Settings

    3-4. Matching Settings To match the Main Unit settings and the MFR-RULINK settings, obtain and apply the Main Unit’s identical settings to the MFR-RULINK. 3-4-1. Obtaining Main Unit Settings 1. Start the Web browser of the PC of MFR-RULINK-side PC.

  • Page 16: Loading Settings To Mfr-Rulink

    1. Start the Web browser of the MFR-RULINK side PC. 2. Input http://192.168.2.71 in the address bar of the browser to access the MFR-RULINK. 3. A Web-based Control Screen opens. 4. Select Source Name in the left menu tree to open the setting screen.
  • Page 17 An error message as shown below appears at the right top of the Web-based Control Screen of MFR-RULINK when the settings of the main unit and those of the MFR-RULINK do not match.

  • Page 18: Mfr Remote Control Unit Setup

    The main unit side of MFR-18RU can be set using the Web-based control of the main unit. The MFR-RULINK side of MFR-39RU can be set using Web-based control of the MFR-RULINK.  Refer to “6. Settings of the remote control unit” of “Operation manual of MFR Series Web based control”...

  • Page 19: Mfr Operation

    *4 When main unit and MFR-RULINK settings are different, inhibit procedures set by the main unit are not reflected on the remote control unit display, but Crosspoint change are inhibited.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occur while operating your MFR-RULINK, proceed as indicated below to see if the problem can be corrected before assuming a unit malfunction has occurred. Problem Check Action Web-based Control Are multiple Web-based...

  • Page 21: Specifications And Dimensions

    6. Specifications and Dimensions 6-1. Unit Specifications Max. No. of Connections Total 15 units of Remote control unit Interface MFR-LAN 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 x 1 (Remote control unit connection) PC-LAN 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 x 1 (PC and other external connection) Not used REF IN Not used Not used...

  • Page 22: External Dimensions

    BUSY REF IN RS-422 RESET 21.2 169.6 21.2  Rack-mounted (2 units / 1 unit) MFR-RULINK MFR-RULINK Remote Relay Unit Remote Relay Unit MF R-RULINK Rem ote R elay U nit POWER BUSY REF IN RS-422 RESET POW ER BUSY REF IN...
  • Page 23 Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 24 2 Executive Drive, Suite 670, Fort Lee Executive Park, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA Tel: +1 201 944 1120 Fax: +1 201 944 1132 FOR-A Corporation of America Distribution & Service Center 2400 N.E. Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA Tel: +1 352 371 1505...

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