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Kramer FC-26LA User Manual

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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD .
USER MANUAL
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FC-26
Ethernet Controller
P/N: 2900-300463 Rev 4

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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-26 Ethernet Controller P/N: 2900-300463 Rev 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Technical Specifications Data Handling Performance Example Bandwidth Calculation Default Communication Parameters Kramer Protocol 3000 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Syntax 11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 11.3 11.4 Parameters Figures Figure 1: FC-26 Controlling Devices Remotely Using K-Touch 3.0 over a LAN...
  • Page 6 Figure 6: Connecting the FC-26 Ethernet Controller Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window Figure 11: General Info Page Figure 12: Connected Clients Page Figure 13: Device Settings Page Figure 14: Communication Page...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio, and GROUP 14: Collaboration. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-26 Ethernet Controller that is ideal for use with Ethernet/RS-232 interfaces. Introduction...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality  Position your Kramer FC-26 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 9: Recycling Kramer Products

    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. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 10: Overview

    Responses are sent back to all Ethernet connected panels. In particular, the FC-26:  Offers network connectivity that lets you connect a Kramer (or other) device via its RS-232 port to an Ethernet LAN  Works in conjunction with K-Touch 3 for remote control of devices over an...

  • Page 11: Figure 1: Fc-26 Controlling Devices Remotely Using K-Touch 3.0 Over A Lan

    FC-26 is set to be a DHCP client by default. You can use the Kramer LAN Configurator software to discover devices that are attached to the network, including the FC-26. The FC-26 includes the Virtual Serial Port Manager (Kramer VSPM) for compatibility with applications based on COM-port communication.

  • Page 12: About The Power Over Ethernet Feature

    About the Power over Ethernet Feature Power over Ethernet passes electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling. This allows a single cable to provide both data connection and electrical power to compatible devices. Overview...

  • Page 13: Defining The Fc-26 Ethernet Controller

    Defining the FC-26 Ethernet Controller Figure 2 defines the front panel of the FC-26. Figure 2: FC-26 Ethernet Controller Front Panel Feature Function F/W UPGRADE Mini Connect to a PC to perform a firmware upgrade USB Connector IR IN Sensor Sensor for IR learning CONNECT Lights orange when the Ethernet port is connected...

  • Page 14: Figure 3: Fc-26 Ethernet Controller Rear Panel

    Figure 3 defines the rear panel of the FC-26. Figure 3: FC-26 Ethernet Controller Rear Panel Feature Function Connect to the first RS-232 controlled device RS-232 6-pin Terminal Block Connect to the second RS-232 controlled device IR OUTPUTS 1 ~ 4 Connect to IR blasters/emitters using cables up to 80 m 3.5mm Mini Jacks (260ft) long...

  • Page 15: Initial Configuration And Use Overview

    Initial Configuration and Use Overview This chapter provides an overview of the initial configuration and basic operation of the FC-26 and comprises:  Section ‎ 5 Configuring the FC-26 (see  Section ‎ 5 Configuring a virtual port on the PC (see ...
  • Page 16 To browse the FC-26 Web pages on taking the device out of the box, use the Section ‎ 1 default host name, (see To configure the FC-26: 1. Connect the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the FC-26 to a PC, either Section ‎...

  • Page 17: 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-26.

  • Page 18: Connecting The

    Connecting the FC-26 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your FC-26. After connecting your FC-26, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 6: Connecting the FC-26 Ethernet Controller To connect the FC-26 as illustrated in the example in Figure 1.

  • Page 19: Connecting Via Ethernet

    3. Connect IR emitters to the IR Outputs, (for example, two IR emitters for Blu- ray disk player and multimedia player control, and an IR blaster). 4. If the FC-26 is not supplied with power by a PoE provider, connect the device to the power adapter and connect the power adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure...
  • Page 20 Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 8 Figure Connecting the FC-26...
  • Page 21 Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Connecting the FC-26...
  • Page 22 5. 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.
  • Page 23 6.1.3 Connecting to the FC-26 via RS-232 or IR To connect to the FC-26 via RS-232:  Connect the RS-232, 3-pin, terminal block connectors on the rear panel of the FC-26 using 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 the devices to be controlled To connect to the FC-26 via IR either: ...

  • Page 24: Remote Operation Via The Web Pages

    Remote Operation via the Web Pages The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the FC-26 using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection. Before attempting to connect:  Section ‎ 5 .1 ‎ 6 .1 Perform the procedures in and in Section ...
  • Page 25 Figure 11: General Info Page 7.1.1 Loading and Saving Configurations Loading and saving configurations can be performed using the buttons at the bottom left-hand side of the screen irrespective of which page is displayed. To load a configuration: 1. Click Load. The Explorer window opens.

  • Page 26: Connected Clients Page

    To save the current configuration: 1. Configure the device as required. 2. Click Save. The Save File window opens. 3. Browse to the required location to which to save the file. 4. Enter the required name for the saved preset. 5.

  • Page 27: Device Settings Page

    Figure 12: Connected Clients Page Device Settings Page The Device Settings page allows you to view the model name and time server status. You can also modify the following fields:  Device name  Device time, date, and time zone ...
  • Page 28 Figure 13: Device Settings Page The FC-26 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 29: Communication Page

    Communication Page The communication page allows you to:  Turn DHCP for the device on and off  Edit the IP settings for static IP addressing Note: The default IP address setting for the device is DHCP. Figure 14: Communication Page After modifying any of the IP settings, click Set to save the changes.

  • Page 30: Serial Port Settings Page

    Serial Port Settings Page The Serial Port Settings page allows you to:  Set the following Ethernet parameters for each Ethernet port:  Select TCP or UDP  IP port label  TCP keep-alive time: 0-3600sec (default 60sec) time internal, after which detected idle connection is disconnected ...

  • Page 31: Ir Command Learner Page

    Figure 15: Serial Port Settings Page IR Command Learner Page The IR Command Learner page allows you to teach the FC-26 IR commands. These can be saved for later use. Note: While learning is in progress, the four IR Out LEDS light and the FC-26 is not available for normal operation.

  • Page 32: Security Page

    Feature Function Note: While learning is in progress, the four IR Out LEDS light and the FC-26 is not available for normal operation. Command Received Displays the command string received during the process. Window This command can be copied/pasted to another application Test Button and Port Select the port on which to test the learned command and Selection Spinner...
  • Page 33 To activate Web page security: 1. On the Security page, click ON. The confirmation popup is displayed as shown in Figure Figure 18: Security Confirmation Popup 2. Click OK. The Authentication Required popup is displayed as shown in Figure Figure 19: Authentication Required Popup 3.
  • Page 34 Figure 20: Security Activated Page 6. If required, click OFF to turn security off, or change the password and click Change. Remote Operation via the Web Pages...

  • Page 35: Logs Page

    Logs Page The Logs page allows you to:  View current logs  Configure the logs  Filter the logs Figure 21: Logs Page The display may not update automatically. Click Refresh to update the display. Use the Log Filter check-boxes to select which events to display from the log. Use the Log Config check-boxes to select which events are recorded.

  • Page 36: About Us Page

    About Us Page The About Us page displays the Web page version and the Kramer company details. Figure 22: About Us Page Remote Operation via the Web Pages...

  • Page 37: Configuring And Maintaining The

    Configuring and Maintaining the FC-26 IR Learning Note: While learning is in progress, the four IR Out LEDS light and the FC-26 is not available for normal operation. At the start and end of learning a message is sent to all attached clients. To perform IR learning, the IR remote control must be approximately five to seven centimeters (2”...

  • 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. Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the “Kramer K-Upload User Manual”. Configuring and Maintaining the FC-26...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications OUTPUTS: 4 IR on 3.5mm mini jacks PORTS: 2 RS-232 serial on 3-pin terminal blocks 1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector 1 USB on a mini USB connector for programming SUPPORTED SERIAL PORT 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 15200bps BAUD RATES: RS-232 COMMUNICATION: Transparent up to 115200bps...

  • Page 40: Data Handling Performance

    19“ Rack adapter RK-3T OPTIONS: IR Cables—C-A35M/2IRE-10, C-A35M/IRR-3, C-AS35M/AS35F-50, CA35M/IRE-10 Bulk cable for serial control—BC-1T-300M Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com Data Handling Performance The FC-26 is designed to support mainly AV-relevant RS-232 communication. These devices have overall data bandwidth limits which should be high enough in most AV installations to support the required communication bandwidth.

  • Page 41: Default Communication Parameters

    Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 3000 Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Note: The FC-26 is dispatched from the factory with DHCP enabled and a random IP address. After performing a factory reset, the DHCP and the IP address are set to the values shown below.

  • Page 42: Kramer Protocol 3000

    Kramer Protocol 3000 The FC-26 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 1.1)  ‎ 1...
  • Page 43 ( '|' ) character. Message starting character '#' – For host command/query '~' – For device response Device address (Optional, for K-NET) K-NET Device ID followed by '@' Query sign '?' follows some commands to define a query request. Kramer 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 - Command List

    Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 11.2 Command Description Protocol handshaking BUILD-DATE? Read device build date Deletes a file List files ETH-PORT Sets protocol port FACTORY Restart the machine with the default FORMAT Format the file system FS-FREE? Print free file space...

  • Page 46: Kramer Protocol 3000 - Detailed Commands

    Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 11.3 This section lists the detailed commands applicable to the FC-26. 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 - file size in bytes. A file can take more space on device memory file_id - internal ID for file in file system free_size - free space in bytes in device file system Response Triggers Notes Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 Set: End User Public Get: Description Syntax Reset device to factory defaults Set: #FACTORY␍ configuration Get: Response ~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time␍␊ Parameters Response triggers Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 49 Command Type - File System Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: FS-FREE? Administrator Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get file system free space #FS-FREE?␍ Response ~nn@FS_FREE␠free_size␍␊ Parameters free_size - free size in device file system in bytes Response Triggers Notes Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 Parameters file_name - name of file to get contents contents - byte stream of file contents file_size - size of file (device sends it in response to give user a chance to get ready) Response Triggers Notes Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 51 CommandName – String: IR command name limited to 15 chars. Controlling device must send the correct name (whitespace or commas forbidden) Timeout - Timeout in seconds (1 to 60) Section ‎ 1 IR_Status - (see 1.4.4) Response Triggers Notes Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 ProntoCmdDat – Pronto format command (in HEX format, no leading zeros, no ‘0x’ prefix) Status – 0=no error (see Section ‎ 1 1.4.3) Response Triggers Notes Example (Hercules Terminal Software) ##IR-SND 3,1,1,1,1,1,0000,0067,0033,0000,0000,014b,003a,0013,003a,0014,003a,0014,003a,0014,0013,003a,003a,0 014,0013,003b,003a,0013,0013,003a,003a,0014,0013,003a,003a,0014,0013,003b,003a,0014,0013,003a,00 3a,0014,0013,003b,0013,003a,003a,0013,003a,0014,0013,003a,0013,003b,0013,003a,0013,003a,0013,025 b,003a,0013,003a,0013,003a,0014,003a,0014,0013,003a,003a,0014,0013,003a,003a,0014,0013,003a,003a ,0014,0013,003b,003a,0014,0013,003a,003a,0014,0013,003a,003a,0013,0013,003b,0013,003a,003a,0014, 003a,0014,0013,003b,0013,003b,0013,003b,0013,003a,0013,025c<cr> Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 53 Cmdid – serial number of command for flow control and response commands from device CmdName – a string, the alias of the IR command. The controlling device is responsible for sending the correct name Status – 0=no error (see Section ‎ 1 1.4.3) Response Triggers Notes Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 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 Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 Get: Response ~nn@MACH-NUM␠machine_numberOK␍␊ Parameters machine_number - new device machine number 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 Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: MODEL? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get device model #MODEL?␍ Response ~nn@MODEL␠model_name␍␊ Parameters model_name - String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Response triggers Notes Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 Administrator Public Get: Description Syntax Reset machine (DNS) name to Set: #NAME-RST␍ factory default Get: Response ~nn@NAME-RST␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes Factory default of machine (DNS) name is “KRAMER_” + 4 last digits of device serial number Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 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 Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 Syntax #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 Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 60 Get: 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 Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: PROT-VER? Get: 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 Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 62 Get current security state #SECUR?␍ Response Set: ~nn@SECUR␠security_mode␠OK ␍␊ Get: ~nn@SECUR␠security_mode ␍␊ Parameters security_mode – 1/ON - enables security, 0/OFF - disables security Response triggers Notes The permission system works only if security is enabled with the “SECUR” command Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 63 - Format: DD-MM-YYYY. time - Format: hh:mm:ss Response triggers Notes The year must be 4 digits The device does not validate the day of week from the date Time format - 24 hours Date format - Day, Month, Year Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 64 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 Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 65 Mode - 0 - disabled, 1 - enabled srv_ip - time server IP address sync_hour - hour in day for time sync server_status - ON/OFF Response triggers Notes Device must have a valid gateway (NTGT command) and DNS server (NTDNS command) Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 66 Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: VERSION? Get: 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 Kramer Protocol 3000...

  • Page 67: Parameters

    Value Even Mark Space 11.4.2 Serial Types Number Value 11.4.3 IR Transmit Status Number Value IR_SENT IR_STOP IR_BUSY IR_WRONG_PARAM IR-NOTHING_TO_STOP 11.4.4 IR Status Number Value Sent Stop Done Busy Wrong Parameter Nothing to Stop Start Timeout Error Kramer Protocol 3000...
  • Page 69 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...

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