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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-801USB 8x1 USB Switcher P/N: 2900-300030 Rev 2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Achieving the Best Performance Overview Defining the VS-801USB 8x1 USB Switcher Connecting the VS-801USB Connecting to the VS-801USB via RS-232 Connecting to the VS-801USB via the ETHERNET Operating the VS-801USB The Front Panel Buttons The REMOTE Terminal Block Connector The Application Software... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Position your Kramer VS-801USB away from moisture, excessive sunlight • and dust Caution:... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview The Kramer VS-801USB is a high quality 8x1 USB switcher. It accepts up to eight USB devices and switches the selected device to the host. In particular, the VS-801USB features: • Hi speed USB revision 2.0 • Eight DEVICE SELECT buttons •... -
Page 7: Defining The Vs-801Usb 8X1 Usb Switcher
Defining the VS-801USB 8x1 USB Switcher Figure 1: VS-801USB 8x1 USB Switcher Feature Function HOST USB (type B) Port Connects to the host DEVICE USB (type A) port Connects to a USB device (from 1 to 8) REMOTE Switch Terminal... - Page 8 Connector PROG Push in for “Program” using a small screwdriver to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS-232, or release for “Normal” (the factory default) DEVICE SELECT Buttons Select a device to switch to the host (from 1 to 8)
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Page 9: Connecting The Vs-801Usb
VS-801USB. After connecting your VS-801USB, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-801USB as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect the USB devices (for example, hard drives and/or memory sticks) to the DEVICE ports. -
Page 10: Connecting To The Vs-801Usb Via Rs-232
To connect to the VS-801USB via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub front panel port on the VS-801USB unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC. -
Page 11: Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window
4.2.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-801USB to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-801USB with the factory configured default IP address. -
Page 12: Figure 4: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-801USB to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-801USB - Connecting the VS-801USB... -
Page 13: Operating The Vs-801Usb
Do not connect more than one PIN to the GND PIN at the same time. Figure 5: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs The Application Software Use the K-SINGLE control application software to control the VS-801USB via the Ethernet or RS-232 9-pin D-sub. The latest version of K-SINGLE and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 14: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the VS-801USB via the Kramer K-UPLOAD software. The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions, as well as the application software and its user guide, can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
Power supply, bracket installation kit 1 meter USB 2.0 A MALE/B MALE (Hi-speed USB cable, Rev 2 shielded 28AWG/1P + 24AWG/2C), P/N 2505-000005 OPTIONS: 19“ Rack adapter RK-T2B Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-801USB - Technical Specifications... -
Page 16: Default Communication Parameters
To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values, power cycle the device while holding in the RESET button, located on the rear panel of the unit Protocol 3000 Use “Factory” command or #Y 0,760,1<CR> VS-801USB - Default Communication Parameters... -
Page 17: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 for RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 1st byte INPUT 2nd byte OUTPUT 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER... - Page 18 NOTE 19 – After this instruction is sent, the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte. The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes. VS-801USB - Kramer Protocol 2000...
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Page 19: Protocol 3000
Protocol 3000 The VS-801USB can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes: • Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 10.1) • Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 10.2) -
Page 20: Command Terms
CRLF – For device messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10) Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command. Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. VS-801USB - Protocol 3000... -
Page 21: Entering Commands
You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser). -
Page 22: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands
Reset device Administrator ROUTE Set input End User ROUTE? Get input End User SECURE Start/Stop security Administrator SECURE? Get current security state Administrator Read device serial number End User UPGRADE Set device flag of new firmware Administrator VS-801USB - Protocol 3000... - Page 23 VS-801USB - Protocol 3000...
- Page 24 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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