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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller P/N: 2900-000086 Rev 3... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Figure 7: Connecting the FC-10ETH for Configuration Figure 8: FC-10ETH Manager Window Figure 9: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Passive Routing Mode Figure 10: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection Figure 11: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Active Routing Mode Figure 12: The KFR-Programmer Window FC-10ETH –... -
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 Position your Kramer FC-10ETH away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building. -
Page 6: Recycling Kramer Products
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/. -
Page 7: Overview
Internet. In particular, the FC-10ETH features: Network connectivity that lets you connect a Kramer (or other) device via its RS-232 or RS-485 port to the Ethernet LAN network The FC-10ETH data buffer is limited to 128 bytes ... -
Page 8: Defining The Fc-10Eth Ethernet Controller
Defining the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller Figure 1: FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller Figure 2: Underside of the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller FC-10ETH – Overview... - Page 9 Connects to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on a Kramer (or other) device 2 or PC A Kramer device can be connected to either the RS-232 COM 2 port, or to the RS-485 terminal block port (but not to both)
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Page 10: Configuring The Fc-10Eth Ethernet Controller
4.1.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-10ETH directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the FC-10ETH with the factory configured default IP address. -
Page 11: Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window
4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 4 Figure FC-10ETH - Configuring the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller... -
Page 12: Figure 4: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window
Figure 4: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window FC-10ETH – Configuring the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller... -
Page 13: Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window
8. Click Close. 4.1.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-10ETH to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 4.1.3... -
Page 14: Installing And Configuring The Fc-10Eth
3. Click the Search button to automatically search for devices (or the Search Board command on the Action menu). The MAC Address for the found “FC-10ETH” appears in the Device List. 4. Change the settings according to your network requirements and then click the Config button (or the Config command on the Action menu) to apply the settings. -
Page 15: Defining The Kramer Fc-10Eth Manager
ABOUT Displays software development information, including the software version Search Button Seeks the FC-10ETH devices that connect to the PC via the ETHERNET port, and displays them and their corresponding settings Displays the MAC Addresses for the FC-10ETH devices, Device List... -
Page 16: Routing Data
The Destination Settings area is active only when the Active Mode check box is selected Routing Data There are two versions of the FC-10ETH, version 1 (V1) and version 2 (V2). The version is shown on the Device List entry (see item 3 on Figure ... - Page 17 4.4.2 The Active Routing Mode for V1 Devices Only In the Active routing mode (V1 devices only), the FC-10ETH does not wait for the remote station to send the connection request first, it sends the connection request and routes the data in the destination device direction as soon as there is data to be sent.
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Page 18: Controlling Machines Via The Ethernet Using The Fc-10Eth
Section 5.2). Controlling a Machine via a Computer To control a Kramer machine via five computers, as illustrated in the example in Figure 9, do the following: 1. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. -
Page 19: Figure 9: Connecting The Fc-10Eth In The Passive Routing Mode
Figure 9: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Passive Routing Mode 5.1.1 Setting a Virtual Port If the control application cannot work with an Ethernet driver, download the Kramer VSPM from our Web site to set a virtual port for each local port on your FC- 10ETH. -
Page 20: Controlling A Kramer Machine Via A Serial Controller
For passive and active routing modes, see Section 4.4. 1. Connect the FC-10ETH (A) 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. 2. Configure the FC-10ETH (A) to the Passive routing mode (see Section 4.4.1). - Page 21 Figure 7. Connect up to two machines, that is, the RS-232: COM 1 port of the FC-10ETH (A) to the RS-232 port of your machine 1 (for example, a Kramer machine) via a null modem adapter COM 2 port of the FC-10ETH (A) to the RS-232 port of your machine 2...
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Page 22: Figure 11: Connecting The Fc-10Eth In The Active Routing Mode
Figure 11: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Active Routing Mode FC-10ETH – Controlling Machines via the Ethernet using the FC-10ETH... -
Page 23: Flash Memory Upgrade
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on the FC-10ETH, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port (COM 1) on the FC-10ETH to a 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. -
Page 24: Upgrading Version 2 Devices
12). Figure 12: The KFR-Programmer Window 2. Select the required COM Port to which the FC-10ETH is connected on your 3. Press the File button to select the .s19 firmware file included in the package. 4. Press the Send button to download the file. The Send button lights red. -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7” x 2.95” x 0.98”), W, D, H DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 0.3kg (0.25lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket RK−3T 19" rack adapter OPTIONS: Specifications are subject to change without notice Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com to access the list of resolutions FC-10ETH - Technical Specifications... - Page 27 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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