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USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher – Front and Rear View Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81ETH Universal CAT 5 Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81ETH in the Reverse Direction...
  • Page 3 Table 6: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT Table 7: Web Manager Window Buttons Table 8: Port Settings Description Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher Table 10: VS-81ETH Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 11: Protocol Definitions...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Overview The VS-81ETH is a high performance CAT5 8x1 switcher for any kind of digital or analog signal that can even switch digital or analog bi-directional signals. The VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher:...

  • Page 7: Connecting And Controlling The Vs-81Eth

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH Table 1: Front Panel VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 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 8: Connecting The Vs-81Eth Rear Panel

    To switch an input to the output, press an IN/OUT SELECTOR button. 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-81ETH. After connecting your VS-81ETH, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 Refer to the separate user manual PT-110, WP-110, TP-120, which can be downloaded from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Vs-81Eth In The Reverse Direction

    PT-110 to the OUT/IN RJ-45 connector on the VS-81ETH. 1 Select by pressing the desired IN/OUT button 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-81ETH. After connecting your VS-81ETH, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 Refer to the separate user manual PT-110, WP-110, TP-120, which can be downloaded from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 10: Figure 3: Connecting The Vs-81Eth In The Reverse Direction

    Computer Display Graphics Source Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81ETH in the Reverse Direction 1 Refer to the separate user manual PT-110, WP-110, TP-120, which can be downloaded from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 2 You do not have to connect all 8 inputs, connect only those that are required...

  • Page 11: Wiring The Cat5 Line In / Line Out Rj-45 Connectors

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 5.1.3 Wiring the CAT5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors Table 3 and Figure 4 define the CAT5 PINOUT, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors: Figure 4: CAT5 PINOUT Table 3: CAT5 PINOUT...

  • Page 12: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)

    Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS-81ETH unit, without using a Null-modem adapter: Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel...

  • Page 13: Controlling Via Rs-485

    “G” (Ground) PIN on one of the units (for example, on the RC-3000) 2. Set the VS-81ETH unit as Machine # 1, according to Table 4 (that is, DIP 1, DIP 2, DIP 3, and DIP 4 are set to OFF).

  • Page 14: Setting The Dipswitches

    The Machine # (dipswitches 1 to 4) determines the position of a VS-81ETH unit, specifying which VS-81ETH unit is being controlled when several VS-81ETH units connect to a PC or serial controller. Set the Machine # on a VS-81ETH unit via SETUP DIPS 1, 2, 3 and 4, according to Table 4.

  • Page 15: Control Configuration Via The Ethernet Port

    5.6 Setting the Ethernet Port and Utilities To control your VS-81ETH via the Ethernet, perform an initial configuration as follows: 1. Connect the Ethernet port of the VS-81ETH to the LAN port of your PC (see section 5.6.1). 2. Configure your Ethernet port (see section 5.6.2).

  • Page 16: Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 8). Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6.

  • Page 17: Installing And Running The Xport Configuration Software

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 5.6.1.2 Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable If connecting the Ethernet port of the VS-81ETH to the LAN port on a network hub or network router, use a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 6 defines:...
  • Page 18 Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 5.6.2.2 Run XPort™ Installer Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Programs\XPort Installer\XPort Installer. The XPort™ Installer main dialog box displays (Figure 10). Figure 10: XPort™ Installer Main Dialog Box To search for devices, click the Search icon or select Search Network from the Action menu.
  • Page 19 Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH To change the IP address, first select the device from the list, then click the Assign IP icon or select Assign IP Address from the Action menu. The hardware address and IP address are loaded into the Assign IP Address dialog box (Figure 12).

  • Page 20: Configuring The Ethernet Port

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 5.6.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port You must configure the Ethernet port so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. For example, you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network traffic, how it will handle serial packets, and when to start or close a connection.

  • Page 21: Table 7: Web Manager Window Buttons

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH Table 7 describes the Web Manager window buttons. Table 7: Web Manager Window Buttons Button Function Unit Configuration Press to enter the Server Configuration and the Port Configuration settings (section 5.6.4.1) Server Properties Press to enter the Server Properties and change the server properties by editing any of the fields (section 5.6.4.2)
  • Page 22 Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH Figure 15: Port Configuration in the Unit Configuration Window 5.6.4.2 Server Properties Button Click the Server Properties button to display the following dialog box (see Figure 16). You can change the server properties by editing any of the fields. Hold the cursor over one of the fields to display Help messages.
  • Page 23 Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 5.6.4.3 Port Properties Button Click the Port Properties button to display the following dialog boxes. Make sure that the Serial Port Settings window is set according to Figure 17. Figure 17: Serial Port Settings Window Make sure that the Local Port in the Dedicated Connection window is set according to Figure 18.

  • Page 24: Controlling A Machine Using The Com Port Redirector

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 5.6.5 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector The Com Port Redirector allows any PC running Windows to use ports on a network server as if they were connected directly to the PC. The Redirector creates a virtual COM port within Windows, which for most purposes acts just like the selected serial port on the server.
  • Page 25 Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH Figure 21: Setup Complete Dialog Box 4. Click Finish to complete the installation and restart your computer. 5. Click the Start button in the Windows Taskbar, point to Programs, point to Lantronix Redirector, and click Configuration.
  • Page 26 Com Port Redirector installs virtual Windows communication ports. These virtual communication ports are redirected over a network to the serial port of the VS-81ETH. Configuration Guidelines Observe the following general guidelines when preparing the VS-81ETH for...
  • Page 27 TCP/IP settings Redirector Configuration Before using the Com Port Redirector, you have to configure the VS-81ETH Ethernet port. To do so, do the following: Assign a compatible IP address to the device server Set the serial settings (baud rate, parity, flow control, data bits) Set the port number to 10001 (recommended) For specific instructions, see section 5.6.1.

  • Page 28: Table 8: Port Settings Description

    PC to the server. When using Raw Mode, configure the Com Port Redirector and your VS-81ETH to use the same port number 1 When auto-reconnecting, the Com Port Redirector tries to reconnect until the connection succeeds or you click the Cancel button in the pop-up connection dialog box.

  • Page 29: Using The Com Port Redirector

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH Verify Connectivity After configuring the Com Port Redirector and the VS-81ETH, use a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal to verify connectivity from the Com Port Redirector to the VS-81ETH. To verify connectivity between the Com Port Redirector and the VS-81ETH using HyperTerminal: 1.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Remote Connector

    Ground PIN, the VS-81ETH will route the appropriate IN/OUT signal to the OUT/IN acceptor Figure 27: Connecting a Remote Mechanical Switcher Unit to the VS-81ETH 1 The remote unit can have up to 8 push-buttons corresponding to the front panel IN/OUT buttons 2 Providing control over a distance up to hundreds of meters 3 Momentary connection.

  • Page 31: Cascading Machines

    Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH 5.8 Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 8 VS-81ETH units with control from a PC or serial controller (see Figure 28). To cascade up to 8 individual VS-81ETH units, via RS-232 and RS-485, do the following: 1.

  • Page 32: Operating The Vs-81Eth

    LOCK button is no longer illuminated The front panel unlocks 1 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 Infra- Red Remote Control Transmitter 2 Warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Windows®-based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 10 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1): Table 10: VS-81ETH Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 IN/OUT 1 IN/OUT 2 IN/OUT 3...

  • Page 34: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-81ETH is compatible with Kramer’ s Protocol 2000 (version 0.46) (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 35: Table 12: 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 (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 40 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 41 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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