Kramer DigiTOOLS VS-40FW User Manual

Kramer DigiTOOLS VS-40FW User Manual

Firewire 800/1394b repeater / hub

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Model:
VS-40FW
FireWire® 800/1394b Repeater / HUB

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Preliminary USER MANUAL Model: VS-40FW FireWire® 800/1394b Repeater / HUB...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Powering the FireWire® Devices Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1: VS-40FW FireWire® 800/1394b Repeater / HUB Figure 2: Connecting the VS-40FW FireWire® 800/1394b Repeater / HUB Tables Table 1: VS-40FW FireWire® 800/1394b Repeater / HUB Features Table 2: Technical Specificationsof the VS-40FW...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Getting Started Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 5: Overview

    EDS (electrostatic discharge) that can damage digital equipment The VS-40FW can supply up to 2.1A to the bus (each port can provide up to 1A). An external 12V DC power supply, or can be powered via a FireWire®...
  • Page 6: About Firewire

    2 Hardware items include digital cameras, computers, printers, VCRs, CD-ROMs, hard disks, scanners and graphic cards 3 Configures automatically. Whenever a device is added or removed the 1394 bus re-enumerates 4 Video / audio applications require constant transfer rates, which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 7: About Firewire® 800

    FireWire® 800 (IEEE 1394b) is twice as fast as FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) up to 800 Mbit/sec, and also greatly increases the maximum transmission distance. 3.2.2 FireWire® Compliance Your VS-40FW FireWire® 800/1394b Repeater / HUB: Fully supports the provisions of the IEEE P1394b Revision 1.33+ at •...
  • Page 8: Achieving The Best Performance

    (often associated with low quality cables). • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer devices away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Before connecting, note that: •...
  • Page 9: Your Vs-40Fw Firewire® 800/1394B Repeater / Hub

    Connects to the FireWire® device (from 1 to 4) 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit Connecting the VS-40FW To connect the VS-40FW FireWire® 800/1394b Repeater / HUB, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following: 1.
  • Page 10: Powering The Firewire® Devices

    (provided with the VS-40FW) • Via the VS-40FW that is connected to an external 12V DC power. In this case, each of the four FireWire® devices can derive their power (up to 1A per port) from the respective VS-40FW FireWire® port...
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications: Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VS-40FW PORTS: 4 bidirectional IEEE 1394b 800Mbps (S800) ports TRANSFER RATE: 100/200/400/800Mbps (S800, S400, S200, S100) STANDARDS: IEEE 1394-1995, IEEE P1394a, IEEE P1394b Fully supports the provisions of the IEEE P1394b Revision 1.33+ at 1 Gigabit signaling rates;...
  • Page 12 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: 1. 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 13 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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