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Kramer FC-5 User Manual

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Protocol Translator

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: FC-5 Protocol Translator...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Overview Quick Start Your FC-5 Protocol Translator Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Installing and Running the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Using the Translation List Window 5.2.1 Entering Data in the New Command Window 5.2.2 Editing Data in the Command Window 5.2.3...
  • Page 3 Table 3: Translation List Window Functionality Table 4: New Command Window Functionality Table 5: Edit Command Window Functionality Table 6: Dipswitch Definitions Table 7: Dipswitch Settings Table 8: Technical Specifications of the FC-5 Protocol Translator Contents KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com Introduction...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview The unique FC-5 is a high quality TOOL designed to make an RS-232 controlled machine (Kramer and non-Kramer) compatible with other RS-232 based protocols In particular, the FC-5: By default, comes configured with two translation drivers: a Generic Switcher Protocol to Kramer’s “Protocol 2000”; and the Sierra Video Systems (SVS) Protocol to Kramer’s “Protocol 2000”...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Overview 3.1 Quick Start This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a FC-5:...

  • Page 7: Your Fc-5 Protocol Translator

    Your FC-5 Protocol Translator Your FC-5 Protocol Translator Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3 and Table 1 define the FC-5: Figure 1: FC-5 Protocol Translator Figure 2: FC-5 (Top Side Panel) Figure 3: FC-5 (Lower Side Panel) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 8: Figure 4: Fc-5 Underside

    Table 1: FC-5 Protocol Translator Features Feature INPUTS Contact Closure Remote Control PINs RELAY 1 Terminal Block RELAY 2 Terminal Block SETUP Dipswitches 12V DC COM1 DB9 RS-232 port COM2 DB9 RS-232 port CONFIG DB9 port STATUS LED ON LED...

  • Page 9: Configuring The Kramer Fc-5 Manager Software

    Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software This section describes how to: Install and run the Kramer FC-5 Manager software, see section 5.1 Use the Translation List window, see section 5.2 Connect and assign the list translation driver commands, see sections 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5...

  • Page 10: Using The Translation List Window

    Closes the Command Translation List window Assign Button Transmits the complete set to the COM ports of the FC-5 unit 1 The data is assigned to the “translation set” according to the DIP-switch setting at the time that the Assign button is pressed...

  • Page 11: Entering Data In The New Command Window

    Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Figure 7: New / Open File Menu Command Dialog Box 5.2.1 Entering Data in the New Command Window Figure 8 and Table 4 define the New Command window: Figure 8: New Command Window KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 12: Editing Data In The Command Window

    Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Table 4: New Command Window Functionality Feature Function Properties NAME Field Defines the new command NAME Automatically generates the text: COMMAND (x) where x is the next number in the sequence. Lets you type over alternative text of up to 17 characters or leave the...

  • Page 13: Erasing A Command From The Command Translation List Window

    Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Table 5: Edit Command Window Functionality Feature Function Properties Defines the command NAME NAME Field Lets you type over alternative text of up to 17 characters or leave the field blank Properties Defines the new EVENT. Lets you change the selection via the drop-down list box:...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Pc (Config Port)

    Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the FC-5, without using a Null-modem adapter: Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the CONFIG...

  • Page 15: Assigning The Translation List Driver Commands

    This process can take several minutes. During the process the “Assign” button of the Kramer FC-5 Manager software application will blink, and the STATUS LED of the FC-5 unit will also blink. At the end of this process the following message will appear: “Assigned Successfully!”.

  • Page 16: Using The

    Dry contacts and relays, see section 6.4 6.1 Transmitting Commands via a PC or Remote Controller You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via a PC or remote controller: 6.2 Transmitting Commands via the Dry Contacts You can use the FC-5 to transmit commands via the dry contacts (see also section 6.4):...

  • Page 17: Transmitting Commands Via The Relays

    6.3 Transmitting Commands via the Relays You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the relays: Using the FC-5 A PC or Remote Controller is connected to the COM 1 port. Relay 1 is connected to the blinds, and relay 2 is connected to the lighting system.

  • Page 18: Transmitting Commands Via The Dry Contacts And Relays

    6.4 Transmitting Commands via the Dry Contacts and Relays You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the dry contacts to the relays, and to a projector via RS-232: Using the FC-5 The INPUTS contact closure remote control pins let you switch...

  • Page 19: Upgrading Firmware

    Upgrading Firmware The FC-5 firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: Downloading from the Internet (see section 7.1) Connecting the PC to the RS-232 CONFIG port (see section 7.2) Upgrading Firmware (see section 7.3)

  • Page 20: Upgrading Firmware

    8. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. The FC-5 now functions with the upgraded firmware. 1 To which the Remote Control is connected on your PC Upgrading Firmware...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    12cm x 7.15cm x 2.76cm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.08"), W, D, H WEIGHT: 0.3 kg. (0.67 lbs.) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Specifications of the FC-5 Protocol Translator KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 22 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
  • Page 23 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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