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  • Page 1 KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders Instruction Manual t a k e c o n t r o l...
  • Page 2: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer

    AMX dealer. Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and extent of the dealer’s warranty, if any. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ................11 Overview Connecting the KCR or KC/2R to the PC keyboard and CPU Connecting the KCR or KC/2R for RS/232 mode 11 RS-232 cable wiring diagrams Programming ..............15 Overview Programming the KCR or KC/2R in Radio Mode...
  • Page 4 "G" = Get Specifications..............21 Overview Technical Support..............2 3 Overview Table of Contents KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Compatible with IBM PS/2 series computer, and includes a RS-232 serial port. The KC/2R uses a male/female 6-pin mini-DIN cable The difference between the KCR and the KC/2R is the keyboard cable connectors. Figure 1 Keyboard Commander KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 6: Transmitters (Optional)

    Transmitters (optional) AMX offers several models of transmitters that are compatible with the KCR and KC/2R. Transmitters are available in configurations with up to 255 buttons. Most include custom engraving, with text as desired by the customer. The most popular transmitters are the TXC4+ and TXC4L+.
  • Page 7: Top Panel

    Keyboard Cable (male) RS-232 Serial Port The RS-232 serial port is used to connect the KCR or KC/2R to an RS-232 port of an AMX system. When connected to a PC, the KCR or KC/2R can retrieve saved program files directly from disk.
  • Page 8: Bottom Panel

    • The KC/2R includes mini-DIN cables with six pins, and is designed with IBM PS/2-type computers. Bottom Panel Figure 3 shows the eight-pin DIP switch on the bottom panel of the KCR and KC/2R. Set the DIP switch assignments to specify programming parameters, and radio or RS-232 control.
  • Page 9: What's In This Manual

    To highlight the new information, features, and operations added since the previous release of this manual, there are vertical margin bars adjacent to the new information. Revised the RS-232 cable wiring diagrams for the KCR and KC/2R devices. Other additions include the insertions of notes within the Keystroke Assignment section.
  • Page 10 Introduction KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 11: Pre-Installation Settings

    (RF) control or RS-232 control, and specify the type of keyboard connected to the computer being used. Check all DIP switch assignments before you start to program. The following table (Figure 5) lists the various DIP switch assignments for the KCR and KC/2R. KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 12 DIP switch 7 OFF type OFF position indicator Figure 6 Repeating keystrokes enabled/disabled 8 Position DIP Switch Not used Programming keystrokes enabled/disabled Radio/RS-232 control mode Not used Not used Set keyboard type Set keyboard type Pre-Installation Settings KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 13: Setting The Kcr Or Kc/2R In Radio Mode

    Setting the KCR or KC/2R in radio mode Set DIP switch The KCR and KC/2R RF antenna is integrated into the enclosure. No further installation is required. Setting the KCR or KC/2R in RS-232 mode Set DIP switch Set the baud rate on the RS-232 control device to 1200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, one stop bit.
  • Page 14 Pre-Installation Settings KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Connect the male KCR or KC/2R cable to the CPU, in the keyboard input. Connecting the KCR or KC/2R for RS/232 mode Connect the KCR or KC/2R in line between the PC keyboard and the CPU, as described above. Use the remote control connector 2.5mm mono phone plug to connect the KCR or KC/2R to the CPU for wired control.
  • Page 16: Rs-232 Cable Wiring Diagrams

    Signal Figure 10 Figure 10 shows the cable wiring diagram for AXCENT, AXCENT or CardFrame. For AXCENT, AXCENT 2 or 2.5mm mono phone plug CardFrame Ground PIN 1-TX 4-pin phoenix connector Signal PIN 2-ground Installation KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 17 Signal PIN 5-ground Jumper pins 4 to 6, and 7 to 8 RS-232 serial port specifications Figure 12 RS-232 receive only RS-232 serial port Baud rate 1200 specifications Data bits Parity None Stop bit KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders Installation...
  • Page 18 Installation KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 19: Programming

    KCR or KC/2R. Programming the KCR or KC/2R in Radio Mode Begin at a DOS prompt on the PC that is connected to the KCR or KC/2R. At the DOS prompt, enter program mode by selecting and holding the...
  • Page 20: Exiting Program Mode

    If you press a different button after keystrokes are entered no changes are saved. This action cancels the new keystroke assignment, and the KCR or KC/2R remains in program mode. Press the same radio transmitter button (the button pressed in step 4) a second time.
  • Page 21: Axcess Programming For Rs-232 Operation Of The Kcr Or Kc/2R

    SEND_STRING RS232_1, 'A' Programming the KCR or KC/2R in RS-232 Mode Begin at a DOS prompt on the PC that is connected to the KCR or KC/2R. At the DOS prompt, enter program mode by selecting and holding the following keys on the PC keyboard: , then , then "...
  • Page 22: Exiting Program Mode

    When the KCR or KC/2R is in program mode, the following set of commands are programming mode. available. To initiate these commands, type the indicated letter at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 23: C" = Clear

    ", that indicates the KCR or KC/2R is in program mode. The following commands are available. "C" = Clear This command clears the memory. Any program stored in the KCR or KC/2R is permanently erased. The system prompts for a verification of this command: Clear Y/N Click “...
  • Page 24 At the DOS prompt, type: MODE COM1, 12, N, 8 If the KCR or KC/2R is not connected to Com1, enter the appropriate Com port designation. The system will prompt with a DOS prompt and will wait for the following: COPY <filename.KBC>...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Overview Figure 13 shows the KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commander, and Figure 14 lists KCR and KC/2R specifications. Figure 13 KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commander Figure 14 KCR and KC/2R Specifications • KCR and KC/2R DIP switch Keyboard emulation mode Specifications •...
  • Page 26 Programming KCR and KC/2R Keyboard Commanders...
  • Page 27: Technical Support

    Technical Support Overview Prior to calling AMX for assistance, check your AXlink, power, and cable connections, and the integrity of your software operating system. Reload the software to see if something in the program is causing the problem. If the problem is not resolved, reload the program from a new copy of your master disk.
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