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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-401USB 4x1 USB Switcher P/N: 2900-300029 Rev 1... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Firmware Upgrade Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters Kramer Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Figures F igure 1: VS-401USB 4x1 USB Switcher F igure 2: Connecting to the VS-401USB VS-401USB – Contents... -
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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VS-401USB 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
Overview The Kramer VS-401USB is a high quality 4x1 USB switcher. It accepts up to four USB devices and switches the selected device to the host. The VS-401USB always powers the selected port as well as the three that were not selected, (allowing attached USB units to be charged, for example). -
Page 8: Defining The Vs-401Usb 4X1 Usb Switcher
Connects to a USB device (from 1 to 4) PROG Button 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) +5V DC connector for powering the unit... -
Page 9: Connecting The Vs-401Usb
VS-401USB. After connecting your VS-401USB, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-401USB 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 A Pc
To connect to the VS-401USB via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-401USB 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: Operating The Vs-401Usb
Operating the VS-401USB You can operate the VS-401USB via the front panel buttons by pressing one of the four DEVICE SELECT buttons to select a device to switch to the HOST. You can also use the application software (see Section 6.1 ) or the RC-IR3 IR remote control transmitter to operate the VS-401USB. -
Page 12: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the VS-401USB 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 13: Technical Specifications
12cm x 7.15cm x 2.44cm (4.7" x 2.81" 0.96") W, D, H WEIGHT: 0.3kg (0.67lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power supply, bracket installation kit OPTIONS: Rack adapters: RK-3T, RK-6T or RK-9T Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-401USB - Technical Specifications... -
Page 14: Default Communication Parameters
P2000 -> P3000 P3000 -> P2000 Command: 0x38, 0x80, 0x83, 0x81 Command: #P2000<CR> Front Panel: Press and hold Output 1 and Front Panel: Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 simultaneously Output 2 simultaneously VS-401USB - Default Communication Parameters... -
Page 15: 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 16 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-401USB - Kramer Protocol 2000...
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Page 17: Protocol 3000
Protocol 3000 The VS-401USB 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 11.1 • Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 11.2... -
Page 18: 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-401USB - Protocol 3000... -
Page 19: 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 20: 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-401USB - Protocol 3000... - Page 22 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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