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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 3 Overview 3 4 Your FC-5 Protocol Translator 4 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Installing and Running the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Using the Translation List Window Connecting a PC (CONFIG Port) Setting the DIP-Switches Assigning the Translation List Driver Commands 6 6 7 11 12 13 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.
1 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.
2 Getting Started We recommend that you: • Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment • Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables i ! 2.1 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
3 Overview The FC-5 is a protocol translator designed to make an RS-232 controlled machine (Kramer and non-Kramer products) compatible with other RS-232 based protocols. By default the unit comes configured with two translation drivers, includes a PC based software program for user configuration, and has two relays and eleven contact closure control connections.
4 Your FC-5 Protocol Translator Figure 1 defines the FC-5: Figure 1: FC-5 Protocol Translator # Feature Function 1 INPUTS Contact Closure Remote Control PINs Connects to a contact closure switch (see Section 6.2 2 RELAY 1 Terminal Block 3 RELAY 2 Terminal Block Connect to room items (such as lighting, screen settings, blinds, and so on). The PINOUT is: NO: Normally Open; C: Common Voltage; NC: Normally Closed 4 SETUP DIP-switches Used to select translation drivers (see Section 5.
Figure 2: FC-5 Underside # Feature Function 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch Slide all 3 switches down to set to OFF (Normal mode, default).
5 Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software This section describes how to: • Install and run the Kramer FC-5 Manager software, see Section 5.1 • Use the Translation List window, see Section 5.2 • Connect and assign the driver commands to the translation list, see Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 5.1 Installing and Running the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software To install the FC-5 Manager software: 1. Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive; double click the FC-5 Manager icon.
5.2 Using the Translation List Window Figure 4 defines the Translation List window. Double clicking COMMAND(1) opens the Edit command window (see Section 5.2.2).
Figure 5: New/Open File Menu Command Dialog Box 5.2.
Feature Function Properties NAME Field Defines the new command NAME Automatically generates the text: COMMAND (x) where x is the next number in the sequence. Lets you type over alternative text of up to 17 characters or leave the field blank Properties EVENT Field Defines the new EVENT. The drop-down list box offers a choice of: COM1 RECEIVE, COM2 RECEIVE, DRYCONTACT_01 to DRYCONTACT_11 Properties ACTION Field Defines the new ACTION.
Feature Function Properties NAME Field Defines the command NAME Lets you type over alternative text of up to 17 characters or leave the field blank Properties EVENT Field Defines the new EVENT. Lets you change the selection via the drop-down list box: COM1 RECEIVE, COM2 RECEIVE, DRYCONTACT_01 to DRYCONTACT_11 Properties ACTION Field Defines the new ACTION.
5.3 Connecting a PC (CONFIG Port) This section describes how to connect a PC to the CONFIG port. Figure 9: Connecting a PC You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example, a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.
Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control, short pin 1 to 7 and 8, and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side. Method B (Figure 11)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a straight (flat) cable to the null-modem adapter, and connect the null-modem adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC. The straight cable usually contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D-sub connector.
5.5 Assigning the Translation List Driver Commands Assign the configured translation list commands driver to the FC-5. The list is configured to the Translation Set selected by the DIP-switches at the time of the download. This process can take several minutes. During the process the “Assign” button of the Kramer FC-5 Manager software application flashes, and the STATUS LED of the FC-5 unit also flashes.
6 Using the FC-5 You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the: 6.1 • PC or remote controller, see Section 6.1 • Contact closure, see Section 6.2 • Relays, see Section 6.3 • Contact closure and relays, see Section 6.
6.2 Transmitting Commands via the Contact Closure You can use the FC-5 to transmit commands via the contact closure (see also Section 6.4): Figure 14: Transmitting Commands via the Contact closure The INPUTS contact closure remote control pins let you temporarily route an input to the output by momentarily attaching an input to the GND (Ground) pin (do not connect more than one PIN to the Ground PIN at the same time).
6.3 Transmitting Commands via the Relays You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the relays: Figure 15: Transmitting Commands via the Relays A PC or Remote Controller is connected to the COM1 port. Relay 1 is connected to the blinds, and relay 2 is connected to the lighting system.
6.4 Transmitting Commands via the Contact Closure and Relays You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the contact closure to the relays, and to a projector via RS-232: Figure 17: Transmitting Commands via the Contact closure and Relays The INPUTS contact closure remote control pins let you switch commands to the relays, and via RS-232. Relay 1 is connected to the blinds, and relay 2 is connected to the lighting system (see Section 6.3 for the Relay PINOUT).
7 Upgrading the FC-5 Firmware The FC-5 firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: 7.1 • Downloading from the Internet (see Section 7.1) • Connecting the PC to the RS-232 CONFIG port (see Section 7.2) • Upgrading Firmware (see Section 7.3) Downloading from the Internet You can download the up-to-date file from the Internet. To do so: The files indicated in this section are given as an example only.
5. Follow the steps outlined in Section 7.3. 7.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the JTG-Sender desktop icon. The JTG-Sender window appears (see Figure 18). Figure 18: The JTG Sender Window 2. Select the required COM Port (to which the Remote Control is connected on your PC ). 3. Press the File button to select the .jtg firmware file included in the package. 4. Click the Send button to download the file. The Send button lights green. 5.
8 Technical Specifications INTERFACE: RS-232 9-pin D-sub connectors (COM1, COM2, and CONFIG); contact closure remote control PINS on terminal block connectors; 2 x 3-pole RELAY on terminal block connectors (36V AC or DC, 2A, 60V AC maximum on non-inductive load) CONTROL: LEDs: STATUS and ON POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 60mA DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.15cm x 2.76cm (4.7” x 2.8” x 1.08”) W, D, H WEIGHT: 0.3kg (0.
LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1.
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