Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 4 4.1 5 6 6.1 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your VS-88SDI 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-88SDI in a Rack Connecting the VS-88SDI Connecting the RS-232 Port 1 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 6.1.1 6.1.2 Determining the Machine Number Setting the DIP-Switches 11 11 6.2 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 12 6.2.1 6.2.2 Setting the Address Switches Setting the Line Termination 12 13 6.3 6.4 6.
Contents 10.1 10.2 11 11.1 11.2 Changing the Device Parameters Updating the VS-88SDI Firmware Kramer Protocol 3000 Switching Protocols Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 22 25 26 26 27 11.2.1 Host Message Format 11.2.1.1 Simple Command 11.2.1.2 Command String 11.2.2 Device Message Format 11.2.2.1 Device Long Response 11.2.3 Command Terms 11.2.4 Entering Commands 11.2.5 Command Forms 11.2.6 Command Chaining 11.2.7 Maximum String Length 11.2.8 Backward Support 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 29 11.
Contents Tables Table 1: Front Panel VS-88SDI 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Table 2: Rear Panel VS-88SDI 8x8 SDI Matrix Switcher Table 3: Machine # DIP-Switch Settings Table 4: DIP-Switch Settings Table 5: Genlock Settings Table 6: VS-88SDI Technical Specifications Table 7: Communication Parameters Table 8: VS-88SDI Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 9: Protocol Definitions Table 10: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 6 6 11 12 13 21 22 33 34 35 iii
Introduction 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. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.
Overview 3 Overview The VS-88SDI is a high-performance matrix switcher for SDI signals. The unit can switch up to 8 inputs to any or all of 8 outputs.
Your VS-88SDI To achieve the best performance: • Use only good quality connection cables 1 to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-88SDI away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VS-88SDI Figure 1, Table 1, and Table 2 define the VS-88SDI .
Your VS-88SDI Figure 1: VS-88SDI 5
Your VS-88SDI Table 1: Front Panel VS-88SDI # 1 Feature IR Receiver 2 3 4 POWER LED ALL Button OFF Button 5 IN SELECT Buttons 6 7 8 OUT SELECT Buttons STO (STORE) Button RCL (RECALL) Button 9 LOCK Button 10 TAKE Button 11 7-segment Display Function The yellow LED is illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter Illuminates when the unit is ON Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs Pressing OFF+OUT disconnects that output f
Your VS-88SDI 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the builtin IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver 1. The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables 2 Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable 3 with the 3.
Installing the VS-88SDI in a Rack 5 Installing the VS-88SDI in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the 1U unit. .
Connecting the VS-88SDI 6 Connecting the VS-88SDI The VS-88SDI can switch one of the eight SDI inputs to any or all of the eight SDI outputs, as the example in Figure 2 shows. To connect the VS-88SDI , do the following 1: 1. Connect up to eight SDI sources to the SDI INPUT BNC connectors (for example, an SDI camera to INPUT 1 and an SDI player to INPUT 8). 2. Connect the SDI OUTPUT BNC connectors to up to eight SDI acceptors (for example, OUTPUT 1 to a non-linear editor, and OUTPUT 8 to an SDI display).
Connecting the VS-88SDI Figure 2: Connecting the VS-88SDI 6.1 Connecting the RS-232 Port You can connect to the VS-88SDI via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
Connecting the VS-88SDI 6.1.1 Determining the Machine Number Each unit must be identified by a unique Machine #. Determine the Machine # according to Table 3. • When using a single unit, set the unit to Machine # 1. • A master unit must be Machine #1. When connecting more than one VS-88SDI unit, set a different Machine # on each unit. The units do not have to be numbered sequentially but each unit must have a unique machine number.
Connecting the VS-88SDI Figure 3: DIP-Switch Settings Table 4: DIP-Switch Settings DIPS RS-485 Term Function RS-485 line termination Description OFF for no RS-485 line termination ON for RS-485 120Ω line termination PROG Firmware update Set ON only to update device firmware MACH # 1, 2, 3, 4 Self Address Sets the MACHINE # (see section 6.1.1) The RS-485 TERM DIP-switch is used only when the RS-485 port is connected (see section 6.2.2).
Connecting the VS-88SDI 6.2.2 Setting the Line Termination To ensure correct operation, the RS-485 line must be terminated at both ends. The master unit may be located at any part of the line, but when it is at the end of the line, the termination switch must be set ON.
Connecting the VS-88SDI straight-through cable (see section 6.5.2) 6.5.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88SDI to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default 1 IP address of the VS-88SDI during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1.
Connecting the VS-88SDI 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 5. 7. Click OK. Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6.5.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (StraightThrough Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88SDI to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.
Connecting the VS-88SDI Figure 6: Connect Screen 2. Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VS-88SDI. Select: Ethernet, if you know the IP address number 1 or the machine name. The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXX 2 Serial, if you are connected via a serial port 3. Click OK. The Device Properties window appears: 1 The default IP address is 192.168.1.39 2 The four digits are the last four digits of the machine’s serial number.
Connecting the VS-88SDI Figure 7: Device Properties Screen 4. If required, make changes and press Set. If not, click Close. 6.7 Controlling via the Ethernet Port You can control the VS-88SDI via RS-232/RS-485 or the Ethernet using the Kramer K-Router application. If you are controlling a standalone unit via RS-232 or the Ethernet, configure the unit as master (Mach No. 1), see section 6.1.1. 6.8 Using the Ethernet Reset Button To reset Ethernet parameters to the factory defaults: 1.
Operating the VS-88SDI 7 Operating the VS-88SDI You can operate your VS-88SDI using: • The front panel buttons • RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller • The RC-IR3 infrared remote control transmitter 7.1 Operating the VS-88SDI from the Front Panel The following operations are performed by using the front panel buttons. 7.1.
Operating the VS-88SDI 2. Press an IN SELECT button1 or the OFF button1. The selected input switches to the selected output. The digits displayed in the 7-segment display change as appropriate. 7.1.4 Toggling Between Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes, do the following: 1. Press the TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode (in which the TAKE button is not lit) to the CONFIRM mode (in which the TAKE button illuminates).
Operating the VS-88SDI 7.1.7 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration To recall an input/output configuration, do the following: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button flashes. 2. Press the appropriate IN / OUT SELECT button (the button # corresponding to the preset #). The chosen preset configuration is restored from memory. Note: Recalling an invalid setup gives an error indication (see section 7.1.10).
Technical Specifications 7.2 Using Serial Commands To operate the VS-88SDI using serial commands, Kramer offers control software that can do this. You can download free software from the Kramer Electronics Web site. • For an explanation of all KRAMER 3000 commands, see section 11.3 • For an explanation of all KRAMER 2000 commands, see section 12 7.
Communication Parameters 9 Communication Parameters The following table lists the communication parameters for Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000.
Using the P3K Wizard 2. Open the P3K Wizard by double-clicking the desktop icon P3K Wizard. The P3K Wizard screen appears1: Figure 8: P3K Wizard Screen 3. Click the Connect button to open the Connect window. 1 The screens appearing in this manual are examples of the process. The actual screens may differ in their content.
Using the P3K Wizard Figure 9: Connect Window 4. Choose the appropriate type of connection: Ethernet BY IP, BY NAME, or SERIAL/USB, and click OK. The Connect window disappears and the Device Properties window appears.
Using the P3K Wizard Figure 10: Device Properties Window 5. Change the parameters in the white fields as required and click SET. 10.2 Updating the VS-88SDI Firmware The VS-88SDI uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory. The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com.
Kramer Protocol 3000 11 Kramer Protocol 3000 The VS-88SDI can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller, or touch screen. The unit communicates using the default Kramer Protocol 3000 but can also use Kramer Protocol 2000. This section describes: • How to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 (see section 11.1) • Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see section 11.2) • Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see section 11.3) 11.
Kramer Protocol 3000 11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Protocol 3000 communicates at a data rate of 115200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. 11.2.1 Host Message Format Start # Address (optional) Destination_id@ Body Message Delimiter CR 11.2.1.1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing: Start Body Delimiter # Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,… CR 11.2.1.
Kramer Protocol 3000 11.2.3 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z' and '-'). Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space. Parameters A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters ('0'-'9','A'-'Z','a'-'z' and some special characters for specific commands). Parameters are separated by commas. Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character.
Kramer Protocol 3000 11.2.5 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing. The response is always in long syntax. 11.2.6 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character ( '|' ). When chaining commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once, at the beginning of the string and at the end.
Kramer Protocol 3000 11.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 11.3.1 Device Initiated Messages Command Syntax Switcher actions: Video channel has switched (breakaway mode) VID IN>OUT 11.3.2 Result and Error Codes Syntax Command ran successfully, no error. COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors: Syntax error ERR001 Command not available for this device ERR002 Parameter is out of range Unauthorized access (command run without the matching login). ERR003 ERR004 11.3.
Kramer Protocol 3000 11.3.
Kramer Protocol 3000 11.3.7 Identification Commands Command Syntax Response Protocol handshaking #CR ~OK CRLF Read device model MODEL? MODEL MACHINE_MODEL Read device serial number SN? SN SERIAL_NUMBER Read device firmware version VERSION? VERSION MAJOR .MINOR .BUILD .
Hex Table (Protocol 2000) 12 Hex Table (Protocol 2000) Table 8 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1): Table 8: VS-88SDI Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 OUT 1 01 81 81 81 01 82 81 81 01 83 81 81 01 84 81 81 01 85 81 81 01 86 81 81 01 87 81 81 01 88 81 81 OUT 2 01 81 82 81 01 82 82 81 01 83 82 81 01 84 82 81 01 85 82 81 01 86 82 81 01 87 82 81 01 88 82 81 OUT 3 01 81 83 81 01 82 83 81 01 83 83 81 01 84 83 81 01 85 83 81 01 86 83 8
Kramer Protocol 2000 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-88SDI is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 1, version 0.50. This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 10: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 8 - The reply is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined / no valid input is detected; or 1 if it is defined / valid input is detected. NOTE 9 - An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher, or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range (e.g.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants 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.
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