Kramer KC-Virtual Brain 5 User Manual

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KC-Virtual Brain 5

Kramer Control Manager

P/N: 2900-301745 Rev 1

www.kramerav.com

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Page 1 USER MANUAL MODELS: KC-Virtual Brain 5 Kramer Control Manager P/N: 2900-301745 Rev 1 www.kramerav.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Changing the Password Setting the time Initializing the Services Checking for updates Provisioning the Brains Activating Auto-Update Activating Kramer remote support KC-Virtual Brain5 Management Pages The Home Page The Services Page The Brain Info Page The Settings Page Technical Specifications...
Page 3: Introduction
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we...
Page 4 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 https://www.kramerav.com/esg/responsible-use-of-...
Page 5: Overview
KC−Virtual Brain is designed to maximize the features and benefits of Kramer BRAINware for controlling up to 5 standard spaces (e.g. a standard space could include a scaler, monitor, lighting system, touch panel and keypad).
Page 6: Defining Kc-Virtual Brain5
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining KC-Virtual Brain5 This section defines KC-Virtual Brain5. Figure 1: KC-Virtual Brain5 Front Feature Function HDMI OUT Connector Connect to an HDMI sink. RJ-45 Port Connect to a LAN (default mode). HDMI IN Connector Connect to an HDMI source.
Page 7: Mounting Kc-Virtual Brain5
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting KC-Virtual Brain5 This section provides instructions for mounting KC-Virtual Brain5. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
Page 8: Connecting Kc-Virtual Brain5
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting KC-Virtual Brain5 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KC-Virtual Brain5. After connecting your KC-Virtual Brain5, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Connecting Device...
Page 9: Essential First Steps
5. (Optional) Check for updates. See Checking for updates. 6. Provision the Brains. See Provisioning the Brains. 7. (Optional) Activate Auto-update. See Activating Auto-Update. 8. (Optional) Activate Kramer Remote Support. See activating Kramer Remote Support. KC-Virtual Brain5 – Essential First Steps...
Page 10: Logging In To The Management Pages
2. Remotely, in a browser connected to the same network. To log in locally: 1. Connect a mouse, keyboard and screen to the KC-Virtual Brain5. 2. Enter the username and password (default kramer/kramer) on the display connected to the KC-Virtual Brain5. To log in remotely: 1.
Page 11: Changing The Password
3. Enter a new password: The Save button appears at bottom right after the details are entered. KC-Virtual Brain5 uses an SSL certificate generated by Kramer. For added security, ask your network manager to provide a custom SSL certificate and key which you can upload to the device.
Page 12: Setting The Time
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Setting the time Accurate time shared by all devices is vital to successful network communications. Navigate to Settings and open the Time & Date tab. 1. Set the Time zone. To sync device time and date from a network time server: 2.
Page 13: Initializing The Services
5 running services. Each Service instance is a Docker software container (a virtual computer) capable of running a Kramer Control Brain. All the services are installed at once, though not all need to be used. When you first run KC-Virtual Brain5, the message “Missing required services” will be shown on the screen until you initialize the services.
Page 14: Checking For Updates
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Checking for updates After services are installed (see the previous section), it is possible to check for updates. 1. (Optional) Click Check for updates (top right of screen). 2. If the system finds updates, an Upgrade all button (not shown) will appear next to Check for updates and an Upgrade button will appear at the end of each individual service’s line in the display.
Page 15: Provisioning The Brains
Brains must be provisioned before they can control a meeting space touch panel or management device. Each Brain controls a single Kramer Control instance (and one touch panel) – the Kramer Control instance to which it was provisioned. Kramer Control instances must be unprovisioned before they can be connected to another Brain.
Page 16 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 4. Select the Configuration tab and upload the provisioning file you downloaded from Kramer Control (if the Brain is offline) or enter the Kramer Control code if it is online. Figure 9: The Brain Info page’s Configuration tab 5.
Page 17: Activating Auto-Update
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Activating Auto-Update Auto-update performs an automated daily check for new versions of the Kramer Control agent and/or services. When a new version is available, Auto-Update downloads and installs the package. 1. Navigate to Settings and select the Updates tab.
Page 18: Activating Kramer Remote Support
Kramer remote support uses a TCP secured tunnel that connects securely to the Kramer AWS system and enables Kramer support staff to connect to Kramer Control. Use of this service requires entry of a unique Remote Support ID provided by Kramer Support.
Page 19: Kc-Virtual Brain5 Management Pages
Brain5’s network IP is provided by the network’s DHCP server. KC-Virtual • Kramer Control licenses – A list of Kramer Control licenses stored in the device. KC-Virtual Brain5 holds 5 licenses. Note: At first run, a “Missing required services" message warns that the Docker services are not initialized.
Page 20: The Services Page
Each service is isolated and independent from the other Services. If the Service is running a Kramer Control Brain it is also independent and isolated from the other Brains in the device. The Services Page lists the available Services (Docker containers) and is used to initialize, upgrade, run, stop and troubleshoot the services.
Page 21: The Brain Info Page
Brain) or by selecting a Brain in the Brain Info’s Brain Services list. The selected Brain will be green if it is running, red if it is not. The Brain Info page has 3 tabs: – Displays Brain Information and can be used to connect to the Kramer General Control Manager.
Page 22 • Buttons: o Open Control – If the Brain is online, will open the Kramer Control Manager in a separate page. o Sync – If the Brain is online, will connect to the Kramer Control Manager to download the latest room interface settings.
Page 23 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Brain Info – Diagnostics tab The Diagnostics tab can be used to view the Brain’s logs and the events that it has handled. In the Brain Info page, a Brain must be selected in the Brain Services column before the tabs are displayed.
Page 24: The Settings Page
Kramer Control system. Requires the customer to share their unique Remote Support ID with the Kramer Support person. • Remote Support ID – A code which is unique to the customer and enables Kramer Support to connect securely to the customer’s Kramer Control Manager. Device Actions: •...
Page 25 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Settings – Security Use this page to change the password and/or enter a custom SSL certificate for enhanced network security. SSL certificates make SSL/TLS encryption possible. For additional information see Changing the Password. Figure 18: The Settings page’s Security tab...
Page 26 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Settings – Updates Auto-update performs an automated daily check for new versions of the Kramer Control agent and/or services. When a new version is available, Auto-Update downloads and installs the package. Offline - If you prefer to manually download updates, then download the update packages from the Kramer website: •...
Page 27 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Settings – Date & Time Make sure you enter the correct timezone. If an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server is used, the date and time cannot be manually entered. Date and time synchronization improves device and application reliability and contributes to efficient system operation.
Page 28 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Settings – Network The device must reboot to save changes to network settings. Incorrect settings may make the device inaccessible. Figure 21: The Settings page’s Network tab To set a static IP: Disable DHCP, enter the desired IP address, then Save and Restart.
Page 29: Technical Specifications
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Technical Specifications Ports 3 USB On 2 USB 3.0 connectors and 1 USB connector 1 LAN On an RJ-45 connector Inputs 1 HDMI On a female HDMI connector Outputs 1 HDMI On a female HDMI connector General Processor 4th generation Intel®...
Page 30 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller.
Page 31 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.