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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Achieving the Best Performance 3.3.2 Signal Terminology 3.3.3 Configuring as a FireWire Hub Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Connecting the VS-66FW Connecting the VS-66FW Rear Panel Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) Controlling via RS-485 Setting the Dipswitches 5.4.1... - Page 3 Contents Figures Figure 1: Configuring the VS-66FW as a 2x2 Port FireWire Hub Figure 2: Configuring the VS-66FW as a 6 Port FireWire Hub Figure 3: VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 4: Connecting the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher...
- Page 4 ADDENDUM: VS-66FW This addendum updates the VS-66FW user manual, as follows: Page 6 (item 3 on the rear panel in Figure 3, in section 4): the REMOTE connector PINOUT is altered. F, and the eighth PIN (branch) is now The seventh PIN (leaf) is now labeled labeled Page 11 (Figure 7 in section 5.5): the REMOTE connector PINOUT is replaced:...
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Page 5: Introduction
Kramer machines” in the Technical Support section) 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors” in the Products section) -
Page 6: Understanding Firewire
(such as ESD or a live chassis) may permanently damage one or both of the connected devices. This high voltage may be seen as a spark occurring at the instant of connection, or may not be seen at all, but nevertheless can result in costly damage KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 7: Your Vs-66Fw 6 Port Firewire Switcher
Overview 3.3 Your VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher The Kramer VS-66FW is a high quality 6-port matrix switcher for routing 1394/FireWire interface signals. In particular, the VS-66FW: Offers simple-to-connect automatic branch/leaf configuration that operates bi-directionally Can be operated with FireWire™/i.Link™ implementation of the IEEE... -
Page 8: Configuring As A Firewire Hub
FireWire ports 3.3.3 Configuring as a FireWire Hub The VS-66FW is a 6 Port FireWire Switcher, which—due to its Branch/Leaf design—can also be configured as a FireWire hub. 3.3.3.1 Configuring as a 2x2 Port FireWire Hub The example in Figure 1 illustrates a 2x2 FireWire hub in which the bi-directional signals flow separately between Port 1 and Port 4, and Port 5 and Port 6, simultaneously. -
Page 9: Defining The Vs-66Fw 6 Port Firewire Switcher
Figure 2: Configuring the VS-66FW as a 6 Port FireWire Hub Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 3, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher: 1 By pressing the ALL button and Branch button 4... -
Page 10: Figure 3: Vs-66Fw 6 Port Firewire Switcher
Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Figure 3: VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 11: Table 1: Front Panel Vs-66Fw 6 Port Firewire Switcher Features
Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF... -
Page 12: Connecting The Vs-66Fw
Connect the REMOTE Connector (see section 5.5) 5.1 Connecting the VS-66FW Rear Panel You can connect the VS-66FW to up to 6 devices, using IEEE-1394 cables with 6 pin connectors. The example in Figure 4 illustrates how you can use the VS-66FW to capture and edit real-time video and audio from one video camcorder to a computer, and from another video camcorder to a laptop. -
Page 13: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)
To connect a PC to the VS-66FW unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-66FW unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9 wire flat... -
Page 14: Controlling Via Rs-485
Connecting the VS-66FW 5.3 Controlling via RS-485 You can control a VS-66FW unit via any RS-485 remote controller or a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface). To connect an RS-485 remote controller to a VS-66FW: 1. Connect the RS-485 port on the RS-485 remote controller to the RS-485 ports on the VS-66FW unit, as follows: Connect the “A”... -
Page 15: Setting The Machine
The MACHINE # determines the position of a VS-66FW unit, specifying which VS-66FW unit is being controlled when several VS-66FW units connect to a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VS-66FW unit via DIPS 1, 2, 3 and 4, according to Table 4. -
Page 16: Operating The Vs-66Fw
RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller 6.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics Switching on the VS-66FW unit, momentarily displays the following test the front panel 7-segment Display, in consecutive cycles (before recalling the last configuration from the non-volatile memory): Figure 8: VS-66FW Unit Characteristics 1 In the case shown here, the firmware version is 1.2... -
Page 17: Switching Leaf- Branch Combinations
1 For example, LEAF button # 3 and a BRANCH button # 3 2 Illustrating that the digit “4” does not appear in the BRANCH status 7-segment Display when the VS-66FW is configured as a 6 port FireWire hub in which the bi-directional signals flow between Port 4 and all the other ports... -
Page 18: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes
Operating the VS-66FW 6.3.1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes, do the following: 1. Press the unlit TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode (in which the TAKE button is not illuminated) to the CONFIRM mode (in which the TAKE button illuminates). -
Page 19: Storing An Input/Output Configuration
1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration (without deleting it first) replaces the previous configuration 2 Nevertheless, even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or RS-485, as well as via the Kramer... -
Page 20: Flash Memory Upgrade
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS-66FW unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-66FW unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC. -
Page 21: Figure 10: Splash Screen
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 10: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 11: Atmel – Flip Window 3. Press the keyboard shortcut key F4 (or select the “Read Configuration File”... -
Page 22: Figure 12: Open Configuration File Select Window
5. Click OK and press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “ Communication / RS232” command from the Settings menu, or press the keys: Alt SCR). The “ RS232” window appears. Change the COM port: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 23: Figure 14: Rs-232 Window
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 14: RS-232 Window 6. Click Connect. In the “ Atmel – Flip” window, in the Operations Flow column, the Run button is active, and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column: T89C51RB2. -
Page 24: Figure 16: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)
Figure 16: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 8. Close the “ Atmel – Flip” window. 9. Turn the POWER switch on the VS-66FW OFF. 10. Disconnect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-66FW unit from the Null-modem adapter. (to Normal), using a 11. -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
12V 1.5A total for any one or all ports COMPATIBILITY: PC and MAC CONTROL: 18 front panel pushbuttons and Kramer IR remote receiver on front; RS-232 IN/OUT on a DB-9F/M and RS-485 on a detachable terminal block, remote dry-contacts on a terminal block POWER SOURCE: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;... -
Page 26: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-66FW is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.42) (below). This RS-232 / RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. -
Page 27: Table 8: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000 (Relevant To The Vs-66Fw)
For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 8: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 (Relevant to the VS-66FW) Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. - Page 28 (The mode is automatically cancelled after implementation of the switch if the “ execute” command is used). For example, to connect input 4 to output 3 after a delay, send HEX codes (set for delayed switch) (switch code) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 29 Kramer Protocol 2000 then, after the required delay, send HEX codes (execute delayed switch) to implement the switch. NOTE 18 – After this instruction is sent, the unit will respond to the ASCII command set. The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes.
- Page 30 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 31 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com. Updates to this user manual may be found at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com...
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