Extending Ir Or Rs-232 Control - Key Digital FatCat Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Extending IR or RS-232 Control

RS-232:
Bi-directional RS-232 is achieved utilizing the RS-232 port on the Tx and Rx units.
The connector is 3.5mm stereo and the pinout is the same on the Tx and Rx unit.
RS-232 Pass-through Mode
➔
» Send and receive (bi-directional) RS-232 commands for controlling remote
equipment.
Control Mode
➔
» Provides control of Tx units as well as connectivity status
» See RS-232 Commands section for more information
Firmware Upgrade Mode
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» Two different types of firmware may be updated:
MCU (KD-X611ProK units),
and HDBaseT (extension over CAT5e/6)
RS-232 Cabling
3.5mm stereo to RS-232 adapter cables are available through Key Digital and other
wire suppliers, and can also be fabricated by skilled technicians.
3.5mm stereo to Female DB9
connector (not included).
Key Digital part KD-3.5FDB96.
Typically used to connect to the COM
port of the computer or master controller.
RS-232 Mode Tip Ring
Pass-through Tx Rx
Control Mode Tx Rx
F/W MCU Tx Rx
F/W HDBaseT Tx Rx
IR
Bi-directional IR control extension is supported.
» "IR In" port on the Tx unit extends to the "IR Out" port of the Rx unit
» "IR In" port on the Rx unit extends to the "IR Out" port of the Tx unit
IR In: The IR In port is different for the Tx and Rx units. The Tx unit's IR In port
➔
supports a Serial IR (hardwired) connection. The Rx unit's IR In port supports an
IR Sensor.
» Tx Unit / Serial IR:
» A fixed 5V input signal with a 3.5mm mini jack
» IR signal on the tip. Mono or stereo 3.5mm mini jacks are supported, with
the ring open / having no contact.
» Typically fed from a dedicated control system or an IR distribution block
3.5mm stereo to Male DB9 connector
(not included).
Key Digital part KD-3.5MDB96.
Typically used to connect to the controlled
device.
Sleeve Control Rotary
Ground 0-7
Ground 8, 9
Ground A, B
Ground C, D, E, F
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