GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com Introduction...
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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 via a CAT 5 cable, the PC can control the switcher over a range of up to 1000 meters.
Warning before installing or removing device or servicing unit. Your FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Figure 1 and Table 1 define the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender: Figure 1: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Table 1: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Features Feature...
Your FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Figure 2 and Table 2 define the FC-50 underside: Table 2: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Underside Features Feature Function CROSSED / STRAIGHT Set to CROSSED for a crossed wire CONNECTION Switch connection between the RS-232 port and the...
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.
Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown 4 and 5 1 and 2 3 and 6 7 and 8 Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT of the FC-50 , 1 CAT 5 RJ-45 connector...
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