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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Models: RC-80, Remote Control RC-160, Remote Control RC-160L, Remote Control... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Terminology Used in this User Manual Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines Installing in a Rack Connecting the Remote Control Machine Connecting the Remote Control Rear Panel 6.1.1 Connecting via RS-232 Controlling via ETHERNET 6.2.1... - Page 3 Table 4: Remote Control Configurations Table 5: DIP-switch Settings Table 6: Machine # DIP-switch Settings Table 7: Technical Specifications of the RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Table 8: Protocol Definitions Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 4: Introduction
Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 5: Overview
Protocol 2000 (for example, a switcher that has up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs). The RC-80 can access and control Kramer machines that use Protocol 2000 (for example, a switcher that has up to eight inputs and eight outputs). The status of the controlled switcher is monitored continuously, and shown on the display. - Page 6 The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter The Ethernet The RC-80/RC-160 is dependable, rugged, and fits into one vertical space (1U) of a standard 19” professional rack. The RC-160L fits into two vertical spaces (2U) of a standard 19” professional rack.
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Page 7: Terminology Used In This User Manual
Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines 3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual. Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition 802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). -
Page 8: Figure 1: Rc-80 Remote Control
Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines Figure 1: RC-80 Remote Control 1 Item 9, which appears in Table 3 is not included in this machine... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Rc-160 Remote Control
Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines Figure 2: RC-160 Remote Control KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 10: Figure 3: Rc-160L Remote Control
Your RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L Remote Control Machines Figure 3: RC-160L Remote Control... -
Page 11: Table 2: Front Panel Rc-80/Rc-160/Rc-160L Remote Control Features
+12V DC connector for powering the unit 1 The RC-80 and RC-160L have large buttons, and the RC-160 has small buttons 2 Press both VIDEO and AUDIO buttons (both buttons illuminate) for the audio channels to follow the video channels (AFV,... -
Page 12: Installing In A Rack
5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way power and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where adapter kit (for a machine that is not electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord 19"), see the Rack Adapters user... -
Page 13: Connecting The Remote Control Machine
1 From this section on, all the information is relevant to the RC-80, RC-160 and RC-160L, unless noted otherwise 2 The remote control can be operated either directly using the front panel buttons or via the IR transmitter controller. The... -
Page 14: Connecting The Remote Control Rear Panel
To connect the RC-160 Remote Control as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following: 1. Connect the A/V sources and acceptors, as required, to the Kramer switcher that is to be controlled. RC-160 machine to the RS-232 2. -
Page 15: Figure 4: Connecting The Rc-160 Remote Control
The STATUS display on both the remote control panels illuminate and after a few seconds will show the status of the connected switcher. If a “ ” message appears, refer to section 7.1. After the system is connected and powered, run the Windows®-based Kramer control software on your PC Second Remote Control... -
Page 16: Connecting Via Rs-232
Connecting the Remote Control Machine 6.1.1 Connecting via RS-232 To connect a device to the Remote Control unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on your RC-160 unit to a 9-wire flat cable Connect the 9-wire flat cable to the Null-modem adapter Connect the Null-modem adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the... -
Page 17: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the RC-160 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 18: Configuring The Ethernet Port
6.4 Controlling via RS-485 You can connect several Remote Control units and a Kramer switcher, via the RS-485 port. For example, connect two remote control units and a Kramer switcher via the RS-485 port, as illustrated in Figure 8. -
Page 19: Setting The Dip-Switches
Table 5: DIP-switch Settings DIPS Function Description 1, 2, 3, 4 Machine number See Table 6 5, 6, 7 Reserved Set to OFF RS-485 TERM ON for RS-485 Line Termination with 120 ; OFF for no RS-485 Line Termination KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: Table 6: Machine # Dip-Switch Settings
Connecting the Remote Control Machine Table 6 defines the Machine # DIP-switch settings: Table 6: Machine # DIP-switch Settings Mach. # DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 Mach. # DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 When connecting several controllers and a switcher, the machine numbers of all the units within the system should be identical. -
Page 21: Operating The Remote Control Machine
7.1 Reading the Display The input Status is displayed on LCD for the RC-160 and RC-160L machines, and displayed on a 7-segment display for the RC-80. Upon connecting the power to the unit, the display shows: During normal operation, the display shows the inputs switched to the outputs... -
Page 22: Switching Out-In Combinations
Operating the Remote Control Machine 7.2 Switching OUT-IN Combinations To operate the machine, enter the inputs and outputs to be connected: For matrices, use both the IN and the OUT keys For switchers (only one output) use only the IN keys You can switch an input to an output in the At Once mode or the Confirm mode... -
Page 23: Confirming Settings
2. Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode. Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates. 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within 45 seconds (the Timeout) will abort the action KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 24: Choosing The Audio-Follow-Video Or Breakaway Option
VIDEO mode, the Switcher’s display might indicate the audio mode but the controller routes the video channels only 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 RC-IR1 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter... -
Page 25: Flash Memory Upgrade
3. Install the JTG-Sender application. 8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 IN Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a RC-160 unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the RC-160 unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC (see section 6.1.1). -
Page 26: Upgrading Firmware
Flash Memory Upgrade 8.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the JTG-Sender desktop icon. The JTG-Sender window appears (see Figure 11). Figure 11: The JTG Sender Window 2. Select the required COM Port 3. Press the File button to select the .jtg firmware file included in the package. 4. -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
RC-80: 12V DC, 200mA POWER SOURCE: RC-160/RC-160L: 12V DC, 130mA DIMENSIONS: RC-80, RC-160: 19-inch (W), 2-inch (D) 1U (H) rack-mountable RC-160L: 19-inch (W), 2-inch (D) 2U (H) rack-mountable WEIGHT: RC-80, RC-160: 2.7 kg (6lbs.) approx RC-160L: 3.5 kg (7.8lbs.) approx. -
Page 28: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The RC-80, RC-160, and RC-160L communicate with machines controlled using Protocol 2000 (version 0.46) (below). This 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 for RS-232/RS-485 is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. -
Page 29: Table 9: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
2 - for VGA SET HIGHEST 0 - for video Set equal to highest machine MACHINE ADDRESS 1 - for audio address REQUEST HIGHEST 0 - for video MACHINE ADDRESS 1 - for audio KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 30 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT REQUEST WHETHER SETUP # 0 - for checking if setup is defined SETUP IS DEFINED / 1 - for checking if input is valid VALID INPUT IS Input #...
- Page 31 OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively. For example, if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting, then the reply to the HEX code would be HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 32 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 5 – For the OUTPUT byte set as 6, the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte. Similarly, for the OUTPUT byte set as 7, the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte. Note also, that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable, but is selected using switches, jumpers, etc! NOTE 6 –...
- Page 33 (in real-time). For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 34 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 35 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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