Kramer FC-28 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

FC-26

Ethernet Controller

P/N: 2900-300463 Rev 2

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 About the Power over Ethernet Feature 6

4 Defining the FC-26 Ethernet Controller 7
5 Initial Configuration and Use Overview 9

5.1 Configuring the FC-26 Ethernet Controller 9

5.2 Configuring a Virtual Port on the PC 11

5.3 Setting Up an Ethernet Connection on the PC 11

6 Connecting the FC-26 12

6.1 Connecting via Ethernet 13

7 Remote Operation via the Web Pages 18

7.1 Browsing the Web Pages 18

7.2 Connected Clients Page 20

7.3 Device Settings Page 21

7.4 Communication Page 23

7.5 Serial Port Settings Page 24

7.6 IR Command Learner Page 25

7.7 Security Page 26

7.8 Logs Page 28

7.9 About Us Page 29

8 Configuring and Maintaining the FC-26 31

8.1 IR Learning 31

8.2 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings 32

8.3 Upgrading the Firmware 32

9 Technical Specifications 33

9.1 Data Handling Performance 34

9.2 Example Bandwidth Calculation 34

10 Default Communication Parameters 35
11 Kramer Protocol 3000 36

11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Syntax 36

11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 39

11.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 40

11.4 Parameters 61

Figures

Figure 1: FC-26 Controlling Devices Remotely Using K-Touch 3.0 over a LAN 5
Figure 2: FC-26 Ethernet Controller Front Panel 7
Figure 3: FC-26 Ethernet Controller Rear Panel 8
Figure 4: Connecting the FC-26 for Initial Configuration 9
Figure 5: Configuring a Remote Connection 11
Figure 6: Connecting the FC-26 Ethernet Controller 12
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 14

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Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 15
Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 15
Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window 16
Figure 11: General Info Page 19
Figure 12: Connected Clients Page 21
Figure 13: Device Settings Page 22
Figure 14: Communication Page 23
Figure 15: Serial Port Settings Page 24
Figure 16: IR Command Learner Page 25
Figure 17: Security Page 26
Figure 18: Security Confirmation Popup 27
Figure 19: Authentication Required Popup 27
Figure 20: Security Activated Page 28
Figure 21: Logs Page 29
Figure 22: About Us Page 30

Introduction

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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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 13 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio, and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-26 Ethernet Controller that is ideal
for use with Ethernet/RS-232 interfaces.

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Getting Started

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

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

 Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

 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 FC-26, and 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.

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit.

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing

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Getting Started

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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
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/.

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Overview

3 Overview

The FC-26 is high-performance, easy-to-use, bidirectional hardware and software
interface system for controlling RS-232 and IR-controllable devices via an Ethernet
LAN.

These Ethernet to serial controllers bridge the gap between Ethernet
infrastructures and serial communication devices by offering bidirectional Ethernet
to serial and IR conversion. All setup and maintenance of the devices is done from
built-in Web pages which are accessible using any common Web browser.

The FC-26 can receive K-Touch Ethernet-based per-IR port or per-serial port
commands and convert them into IR/serial signals on the requested IR/serial port.
Responses are sent back to all Ethernet connected panels.

In particular, the FC-26:

 Offers network connectivity that lets you connect a Kramer (or other) device

via its RS-232 port to an Ethernet LAN

 Works in conjunction with K-Touch 3 for remote control of devices over an

Ethernet LAN via IR or serial connections, (see Figure 1)

 Allows you to control up to two RS-232 devices via Ethernet from a PC,

tablet, smartphone, and so on

 Allows you to control a device from multiple Ethernet points (PCs or remote

controllers), via a LAN or the Internet

 Has IR learning capabilities
 Provides IR ports for device control via IR blasters/emitters
 Includes Windows®-based Virtual Port software for setting up virtual ports on

a PC

 Supports static or dynamic (DHCP) IP addressing
 Can act as a PoE receiver
 Has a USB port for upgrading the firmware
 Supports remote firmware upgrades via a LAN

Overview

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 Is housed in a compact, Kramer TOOLS™ enclosure which can be mounted

side by side in a 19-inch rack using suitable rack adapters

Figure 1: FC-26 Controlling Devices Remotely Using K-Touch 3.0 over a LAN

Using K-Touch you can design advanced room-control and automation systems
that can be operated from iOS or Android touch devices. K-Touch can be used to
perform device discovery over the network as the FC-26 is set to be a DHCP client
by default.

You can use the Kramer LAN Configurator software to discover devices that are
attached to the network, including the FC-26.

The FC-26 includes the Virtual Serial Port Manager (Kramer VSPM) for
compatibility with applications based on COM-port communication. Virtual Serial
Port Manager:

 Makes the FC-26 compatible with all Windows®-based applications which

require a physical COM port. This includes all versions of K-Router and
other Kramer control applications. It lets you operate all RS-232 controllable
devices via an Ethernet LAN using their existing PC software

 Allows virtual serial ports to operate like physical COM ports, that is, logical

COM ports that behave exactly like a standard hardware COM port. In
reality, it transparently reroutes the data using the TCP/IP network to the
FC-26 interface via a virtual connection which you can emulate over the
Ethernet or Internet

 Allows the creation of any number of serial ports on your PC which do not

occupy any physical serial ports

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Overview

3.1 About the Power over Ethernet Feature

Power over Ethernet passes electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling.
This allows a single cable to provide both data connection and electrical power to
compatible devices.

Defining the FC-26 Ethernet Controller

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4 Defining the FC-26 Ethernet Controller

Figure 2 defines the front panel of the FC-26.

Figure 2: FC-26 Ethernet Controller Front Panel

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Feature

Function

1

F/W UPGRADE Mini
USB Connector

Connect to a PC to perform a firmware upgrade
2

IR IN Sensor

Sensor for IR learning

3

ETH LEDs
CONNECT

Lights orange when the Ethernet port is connected

DATA

Flashes green when data is transferred over the Ethernet link

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RS-232
LEDs

TX 1

Lights green when data Is transmitted on serial port 1

RX 1

Lights red when data is received on serial port 1

5

TX 2

Lights green when data Is transmitted on serial port 2

RX 2

Lights red when data is received on serial port 2

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IR OUT 1 ~ 4 LEDs

The associated LED lights green when the relevant IR port
transmits data.
Note: When IR learning is in progress, the four IR Out LEDs
light and the FC-26 is unavailable for normal operation

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ON LED

Lights green when the unit is on

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Defining the FC-26 Ethernet Controller

Figure 3 defines the rear panel of the FC-26.

Figure 3: FC-26 Ethernet Controller Rear Panel

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Feature

Function

1
RS-232 6-pin
Terminal Block

1

Connect to the first RS-232 controlled device

2

Connect to the second RS-232 controlled device

2

IR OUTPUTS 1 ~ 4

3.5mm Mini Jacks

Connect to IR blasters/emitters using cables up to 80 m
(260ft) long

3

ETHERNET RJ-45
Connector

Connect to a PC or other controller directly or via a LAN
(see Section 6.1)

4

FACTORY RESET
Button

Press and hold while power-cycling the device to reset to
factory default parameters, (see Section 10)

5

5V DC Connector

Connect to the 5V DC power supply, center pin positive.
Not needed when the device is supplied power by a PoE
provider

Initial Configuration and Use Overview

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5 Initial Configuration and Use Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the initial configuration and basic operation
of the FC-26 and comprises:

 Configuring the FC-26 (see Section 5.1)
 Configuring a virtual port on the PC (see Section 5.2)
 Configuring an Ethernet connection on the PC (see Section 5.3)

Figure 4: Connecting the FC-26 for Initial Configuration

5.1 Configuring the FC-26 Ethernet Controller

Note: The FC-26 is dispatched from the factory with DHCP enabled and a random

IP address. This means that in order to connect to the FC-26 on first installation,
you need to identify what IP address has been automatically assigned to the
FC-26. This can be done by using K-LAN Configurator to discover the IP address
of the FC-26. This is available for download from our website at

http://www.kramerav.com.

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Initial Configuration and Use Overview

To browse the FC-26 Web pages on taking the device out of the box, use the
default host name, (see Section 10).

To configure the FC-26:

1. Connect the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the FC-26 to a PC, either
directly or via a LAN, (see Section 6.1).

2. Using a Web browser and the relevant IP address, browse the General Info
home page (see Figure 11).

3. Click on Device Settings to browse to the Device Settings page, (see

Figure 13).

4. Enter the time and date manually, or enter the Time server address for
automatic time and date synchronization.

5. Click Save Changes.

6. Click on Communication to browse to the Communication page, (see

Figure 14).

7. Enter the IP address, mask and gateway for static IP addressing and Click
Set. We recommend that you set a meaningful host name.
Note: If you have changed the IP from the default setting, you must reload
the General Info home page again using the new IP address.

8. Click on Serial Ports Settings to browse to the Serial Port Settings page,
(see Figure 15).

9. Associate the required serial ports with their corresponding TCP/UDP
settings.

10. For each associated serial port, enter the serial port configuration
parameters using the drop-down lists under Serial Configuration.

11. Click Save Changes.

12. If required, click on Security to browse to the Security page.

Initial Configuration and Use Overview

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13. Click ON to activate security.
The user name and password credentials popup appears.

14. Enter the required user name and password.

5.2 Configuring a Virtual Port on the PC

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-26.

The Kramer VSPM software lets you emulate virtual ports which normally would
be present in the machine hardware. After setup, the virtual port lets you control
Kramer machines via your PC.

5.3 Setting Up an Ethernet Connection on the PC

If the control application can directly connect to the Ethernet driver, select the host
IP and port number according to your FC-26 configuration, as illustrated in

Figure 5.

Figure 5: Configuring a Remote Connection

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Connecting the FC-26

6 Connecting the FC-26

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
FC-26. After connecting your FC-26, connect its power and then switch
on the power to each device.

Figure 6: Connecting the FC-26 Ethernet Controller

To connect the FC-26 as illustrated in the example in Figure 6:

1. Connect the device to a LAN or PC via the RJ-45 Ethernet connector.

2. Connect up to two serially controlled devices, (for example, the control port
of a switcher and a projector) to the 3-pin, RS-232 terminal blocks.

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Connecting the FC-26

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3. Connect IR emitters to the IR Outputs, (for example, two IR emitters for Blu­ray disk player and multimedia player control, and an IR blaster).

4. If the FC-26 is not supplied with power by a PoE provider, connect the
device to the power adapter and connect the power adapter to the mains
electricity (not shown in Figure 6).

6.1 Connecting via Ethernet

You can connect to the FC-26 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

 Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.1.1)
 Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see

Section 6.1.2)

Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,
speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.

6.1.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-26 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-26
with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and
click Change settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network
adapter appears as shown in Figure 7.

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Connecting the FC-26

Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window

4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears
as shown in Figure 8 or Figure 9.

Connecting the FC-26

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Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

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Connecting the FC-26

5. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the
details as shown in Figure 10.
For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to

192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT
department.

Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window

6. Click OK.

7. Click Close.

6.1.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-26 to the Ethernet port on a network
hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Connecting the FC-26

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6.1.3 Connecting to the FC-26 via RS-232 or IR

To connect to the FC-26 via RS-232:

 Connect the RS-232, 3-pin, terminal block connectors on the rear panel of

the FC-26 using 3-wire cable (pin TX to pin 2, RX to pin 3, and G to pin 5) to
the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the devices to be controlled

To connect to the FC-26 via IR either:

 Connect an IR blaster to one of the IR Outputs and place it within 4m to 8m

(13 to 26ft) and in line-of-sight of the device to be controlled

—OR—

 Connect an IR emitter cable to one of the IR Outputs and stick the emitter to

the IR sensor on the device to be controlled

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Remote Operation via the Web Pages

7 Remote Operation via the Web Pages

The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the FC-26 using a
Web browser and an Ethernet connection.

Before attempting to connect:

 Perform the procedures in Section 5.1 and in Section 6.1
 Ensure that your browser is supported (see Section 9)

7.1 Browsing the Web Pages

To browse the Web pages:

1. Open your Internet browser. Type the IP address of the device (see

Section 5.1) in the Address bar of your browser.

The Loading page appears followed shortly by the General Info page shown in

Figure 11.

The General Info page displays the following:

 Model Name
 Firmware version
 Device serial number
 Web page version

At the bottom left hand side of all pages there are Load/Save Configuration
buttons. These allow you to save the current configuration and load any pre-saved
configurations.

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Figure 11: General Info Page

7.1.1 Loading and Saving Configurations

Loading and saving configurations can be performed using the buttons at the
bottom left-hand side of the screen irrespective of which page is displayed.

To load a configuration:

1. Click Load.
The Explorer window opens.

2. Browse to the required file.

3. Select the required file and click Open.
The device is configured according to the saved preset.

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Remote Operation via the Web Pages

To save the current configuration:

1. Configure the device as required.

2. Click Save.
The Save File window opens.

3. Browse to the required location to which to save the file.

4. Enter the required name for the saved preset.

5. Click OK.
The current configuration is saved.

Note: When using Chrome, the file is automatically saved in the Downloads folder.

7.2 Connected Clients Page

The Connected Clients page allows you to view the following details of any client
devices connected via Ethernet to the FC-26:

 IP address
 The port it is connected to
 Method of connection
 Whether or not Send Replies is enabled for the port

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Figure 12: Connected Clients Page

7.3 Device Settings Page

The Device Settings page allows you to view the model name and time server
status. You can also modify the following fields:

 Device name
 Device time, date, and time zone
 Use a timeserver to set the time and date automatically using a (if the device

is connected to the Internet), including the Time Zone and daylight savings
time

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Remote Operation via the Web Pages

Figure 13: Device Settings Page

The FC-26 has a built-in clock that can synchronize with a Time Server if required.

To enable Time Server synchronization:

1. Browse to the Device Settings page by clicking Device Settings.
The Device Settings page is displayed as shown in Figure 13.

2. Click the Use Time Server ON button.

3. Enter the IP address of the Time Server.

4. Enter the time of day at which the FC-26 should synchronize with the Time
Server.

5. Click Save Changes.

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7.4 Communication Page

The communication page allows you to:

 Turn DHCP for the device on and off
 Edit the IP settings for static IP addressing

Note: The default IP address setting for the device is DHCP.

Figure 14: Communication Page

After modifying any of the IP settings, click Set to save the changes.

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7.5 Serial Port Settings Page

The Serial Port Settings page allows you to:

 Set the following Ethernet parameters for each Ethernet port:

 Select TCP or UDP
 IP port label
 TCP keep-alive time

 Set the following serial parameters for each serial port:

 Parity
 Data bits
 Baud rate
 Stop bits

 Select whether or not to send replies on the port to the new client

Figure 15: Serial Port Settings Page

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7.6 IR Command Learner Page

The IR Command Learner page allows you to teach the FC-26 IR commands.
These can be saved for later use.

Note: While learning is in progress, the four IR Out LEDS light and the FC-26 is
not available for normal operation.

Figure 16: IR Command Learner Page

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Feature

Function

1

Command Name Field

Enter the required name for the command

2

Learning Timeout

Set the time that will elapse before the learning mode is
exited if no command is received

3

Start Learning Button

Press to start the learning process.
Note: While learning is in progress, the four IR Out LEDS

light and the FC-26 is not available for normal operation.

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Remote Operation via the Web Pages

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Feature

Function

4

Command Received
Window

Displays the command string received during the process.
This command can be copied/pasted to another application

5

Test Button and Port
Selection Spinner

Select the port on which to test the learned command and
press the Test button to start the test

6

Retrieve Last Command
Button

Press to retrieve that last command learned

7

Load/Save Buttons

Press Load to retrieve a previously saved command. Press
Save to save the current command

7.7 Security Page

The Security page allows you to turn logon authentication on or off.

Figure 17: Security Page

When security is on, access to the Web pages is granted only on submission of a
valid user and password. For default logon credentials see Section 10.

To activate Web page security:

1. On the Security page, click ON.
The confirmation popup is displayed as shown in Figure 18.

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Figure 18: Security Confirmation Popup

2. Click OK.
The Authentication Required popup is displayed as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19: Authentication Required Popup

3. Enter the default username and password.

4. Click OK.

5. Wait until the Web pages have reloaded. Click the Security page button.
The page show in Figure 20 is displayed.

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Figure 20: Security Activated Page

6. If required, click OFF to turn security off, or change the password and click
Change.

7.8 Logs Page

The Logs page allows you to:

 View current logs
 Configure the logs
 Filter the logs

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Figure 21: Logs Page

The display may not update automatically. Click Refresh to update the display.

Use the Log Filter check-boxes to select which events to display from the log. Use
the Log Config check-boxes to select which events are recorded.

7.9 About Us Page

The About Us page displays the Web page version and the Kramer company
details.

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Figure 22: About Us Page

Configuring and Maintaining the FC-26

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8 Configuring and Maintaining the FC-26

8.1 IR Learning

Note: While learning is in progress, the four IR Out LEDS light and the FC-26 is

not available for normal operation.

At the start and end of learning a message is sent to all attached clients.

To perform IR learning, the IR remote control must be approximately five to seven
centimeters (2” and 2.7”) from the FC-26 front panel.

To teach the FC-26 an IR command:

1. Put the FC-26 in IR Learning mode either by sending the P3000 command,
(see Section 11.2) or by using the Web pages, (see Section 7.6).
The four IR Out LEDs light, the device is no longer in normal operation, and
the FC-26 sends an IR Leaning start message to all connected clients.

2. Using the IR remote control, send the required command to the FC-26.
The FC-26 processes the IR signal and generates the pronto code. When
using the Web page for IR learning, the FC-26 also displays the learned
command code on screen. (This command can be copied/pasted to other
applications, for example, K-Touch when creating a driver.) The FC-26 then
sends the IR Leaning stop message to all connected clients to indicate
return to normal operation.

3. Optional—Test the command if using the IR Learning Web page.
Test results are displayed on screen.

4. Save the learned command.

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8.2 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings

To reset the device to its factory default settings:

1. Turn off the power to the device.

2. Press and hold the Reset button on the front panel.

3. Turn on the power to the device while holding down the Reset button for a
few seconds.

4. Release the button.
The device is reset to the factory default settings.

8.3 Upgrading the Firmware

For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the “Kramer K-Upload User
Manual”.

Technical Specifications

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9 Technical Specifications

OUTPUTS:

4 IR on 3.5mm mini jacks

PORTS:

2 RS-232 serial on 3-pin terminal blocks
1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector
1 IR sensor (IR learning)
1 USB on a mini USB connector for programming

SUPPORTED SERIAL PORT
BAUD RATES:

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 15200bps
RS-232 COMMUNICATION:

Transparent up to 115200bps

IR EMITTER CABLE RANGE:

80m (260ft)

SUPPORTED IR INPUT
FREQUENCIES:

20kHz to 60kHz

SUPPORTED IR OUTPUT
FREQUENCIES:

20kHz to 1.2MHz

MAXIMUM DATA HANDLING OF
DEVICE:

Up to 150kbps (summed on all ports, see Section 9.1)

SUPPORTED WEB
BROWSERS:

Windows 7 and higher:

 Internet Explorer (32/64 bit) version 11
 Firefox version 30
 Chrome version 35

MAC:

 Chrome version 35
 Firefox version 27
 Safari version 7

Android OS:

 Chrome version 35

iOS:

 Chrome version 35
 Safari version 7

POWER CONSUMPTION:

5V DC, 230mA

OPERATING TEMPERATURE:

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

–40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F)

HUMIDITY:

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

COOLING:

Convection

ENCLOSURE TYPE:

Aluminium

RACK MOUNT:

With optional rack adapter

DIMENSIONS:

12cm x 7.5cm x 2.44cm
(4.72” x 2.95” x 0.96”) W, D, H

PRODUCT WEIGHT:

0.182kg (0.4lbs) approx.

SHIPPING WEIGHT:

0.43kg (0.95lbs) approx.

VIBRATION:

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

SAFETY REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE:

CE

ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

Power adapter, IR Cable C-A35M/IRE-10

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Technical Specifications

OPTIONS:

19“ Rack adapter RK-3T
IR Cables—C-A35M/2IRE-10, C-A35M/IRR-3,

C-AS35M/AS35F-50, CA35M/IRE-10
Bulk cable for serial control—BC-1T-300M

Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

9.1 Data Handling Performance

The FC-26 is designed to support mainly AV-relevant RS-232 communication.

These devices have overall data bandwidth limits which should be high enough in
most AV installations to support the required communication bandwidth.

In extremely demanding cases, we recommend that you take into account the
bandwidth limitations.

The total sustained data bandwidth that each device can handle for all ports
simultaneously is 150kbps.

9.2 Example Bandwidth Calculation

The FC-26 has two serial ports. Each serial port can support up to:

 150kbps / 2 = 75kbps

If each protocol commands is 100 bytes, (that is, 800 bits), you can safely send
and receive a minimum of 96 commands per second on each serial port. This is
shown using the following calculation:

(150kbps * 1024) / 800 bits / 2 = 96

The same calculation applies to all devices. A similar calculation applies when
fewer ports are used at the same time where a higher bandwidth per port can be
achieved.

In critical applications requiring a lossless data transfer, we recommend that
communication on all the other ports is stopped when making a long file transfer
(for example, when performing a firmware upgrade via one of the serial ports).

Default Communication Parameters

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10 Default Communication Parameters

RS-232

Protocol 3000

Baud Rate:

115200

Data Bits:

8

Stop Bits:

1

Parity:

None

Note: The FC-26 is dispatched from the factory with DHCP enabled and a random
IP address. After performing a factory reset, the DHCP and the IP address are set
to the values shown below.

Ethernet

DHCP:

Off

IP Address:

192.168.1.39

Host Name:

FC-26-xxxx
where xxxx are the last four digits of the serial
number of the device

Subnet Mask:

255.255.0.0

Gateway:

192.168.0.1

Maximum Simultaneous
Connections:

40
TCP Port 1:

5001

TCP Port 2:

5002

UDP Port:

50000

Default Logon Authentication

Web Page Access

User name:

Admin

Password:

Admin

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11 Kramer Protocol 3000

The FC-26 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)

11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Syntax

11.1.1 Host Message Format

Start

Address
(optional)

Body

Delimiter

#

Destination_id@

Message

CR

11.1.1.1 Simple Command

Command string with only one command without addressing:

Start

Body

Delimiter

#

Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…

CR

11.1.1.2 Command String

Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing:

Start

Address

Body

Delimiter

#

Destination_id@

Command_1

Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…|

Command_2

Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…|

Command_3
Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…

CR

11.1.2 Device Message Format

Start

Address
(optional)

Body

delimiter

~

Sender_id@

Message

CR LF

11.1.2.1 Device Long Response

Echoing command:

Start

Address
(optional)

Body

Delimiter

~

Sender_id@

Command SP [Param1 ,Param2 …] result

CR LF

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CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)
LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)
SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)

11.1.3 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 alphanumeric 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.
Note: A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by

a pipe ( '|' ) character.

Message starting character
'#' – For host command/query
'~' – For device response

Device address (Optional, for K-NET)
K-NET Device ID followed by '@'

Query sign
'?' follows some commands to define a query request.

Message closing character
CR – For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13)
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.

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Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored.

11.1.4 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).

For commands sent from some non-Kramer controllers like Crestron, some
characters require special coding (such as, /X##). Refer to the controller manual.

11.1.5 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.

11.1.6 Chaining Commands

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.

Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered.

A separate response is sent for every command in the chain.

11.1.7 Maximum String Length

64 characters

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11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List

Command

Description

#

Protocol handshaking

BUILD-DATE?

Read device build date

DEL

Deletes a file

DIR

List files

ETH-PORT

Sets protocol port

FACTORY

Restart the machine with the default

FORMAT

Format the file system

FS-FREE?

Print free file space

GET

Get file content

HELP

List of commands

IR-LEARN

Send IR learning command

IR-SND

Send IR command to port

IR-STOP

Stop IR command to port

LOGIN

Set/get protocol permission

LOGOUT

Demotes the terminal security level to minimum

LOG_LEVEL?

Gets current logging level

MACH-NUM

Set device ID

MODEL?

Read device model

NAME

Set/get device (DNS) name

NAME-RST

Reset device name to default

NET-DHCP

Set/get DHCP mode

NET-GATE

Set/get gateway IP

NET-IP

Set/get device IP address

NET-MAC?

Get the MAC address

NET-MASK

Set/get the device subnet mask

PASS

Set/get the password for login level

PROT-VER?

Get protocol version

RESET

Reset device

SECUR

Set/get current security state

SN?

Get device serial number

TIME

Set/get the time

TIME-LOC

Set/get local time offset from UTC/GMT

TIME-SRV

Set/get time synchronization from server

UART

Set/get a port serial parameters

VERSION?

Get firmware version number

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11.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands

This section lists the detailed commands applicable to the FC-26.

Command - #

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: # End User

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Protocol handshaking

#␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@␠ OK␍␊

Parameters

Response triggers

Notes

Use to validate the Protocol 3000 connection and get the machine number

Command - BUILD-DATE?

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - -

-

Get:

BUILD-DATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Read device build date

#BUILD-DATE␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@BUILD-DATE␠ date␠ time␍␊

Parameters

date - Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day
time - Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds

Response triggers

Notes

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Command - DEL

Command Type - File System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

DEL

Administrator

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Delete file

#DEL␠ file_name␍

Get:

Response

~nn@DEL␠file_name␠ OK ␍␊

Parameters

file_name - name of file to delete (file names are case-sensitive)

Response Triggers

Notes

Command - DIR

Command Type - File System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

DIR

Administrator

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

List files in device

#DIR␍

Get:

-

-

Response

Multi Line:
~nn@DIR␍␊
file_name TAB file_size␠ bytes,␠ ID:␠file_id␍␊
TABfree_size␠bytes.␍␊

Parameters

file_name - name of file
file_size - file size in bytes. A file can take more space on device memory
file_id - internal ID for file in file system
free_size - free space in bytes in device file system

Response Triggers

Notes

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Command - ETH-PORT

Command Type - Communication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

ETH-PORT

Administrator

Public

Get:

ETH-PORT?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort ␍

Get:

Get Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORT?␠ portType ␍

Response

~nn@ ETH-PORT␠ portType, ETHPort, portNum␍␊

Parameters

portType - TCP/UDP
ETHPort - TCP/UDP port number

Response Triggers

Notes

Command - FACTORY

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

FACTORY

End User

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device to factory defaults
configuration

#FACTORY␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@BUILD-DATE␠ date␠ time␍␊

Parameters

Response triggers

Notes

This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time

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Command - FORMAT

Command Type - File System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

FORMAT

Administrator

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Format file system

#FORMAT␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@FORMAT␠OK ␍␊

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Response could take some time (seconds) until formatting completes

Command - FS-FREE?

Command Type - File System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - - - Get:

FS-FREE?

Administrator

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get file system free space

#FS-FREE?␍

Response

~nn@FS_FREE␠ free_size␍␊

Parameters

free_size - free size in device file system in bytes

Response Triggers

Notes

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Command - GET

Command Type - File System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - - - Get:

GET

Administrator

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get file

#GET␠file_name␍

Response

Multi-line:
~nn@GET␠file_name, file_size␠READY ␍␊

contents

~nn@GET␠file_name␠ OK ␍␊

Parameters

file_name - name of file to get contents
contents - byte stream of file contents
file_size - size of file (device sends it in response to give user a chance to get ready)

Response Triggers

Notes

Command - HELP

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - - - Get:

HELP

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get command list or help for specific
command

2 options:

1. #HELP␍

2. #HELP␠command_name␍

Response

1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands: ␍␊ command,␠command… ␍␊
To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)␍␊

2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command: ␍␊ description␍␊USAGE:usage ␍␊

Parameters

Response triggers

Notes

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Command – IR-LEARN

Command Type - IR

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

IR-LEARN

End User

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Send IR learning command

# IR-LEARN␠ CommandName,Timeout ␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@IR-LEARN␠ CommandName,IR_Status␍␊

Parameters

CommandName – String: IR command name limited to 15 chars. Controlling device must send the correct
name (whitespace or commas forbidden)

Timeout - Timeout in seconds (1 to 60)
IR_Status - (see Section 11.4.4)

Response Triggers

Notes

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Command – IR-SND

Command Type - IR

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

IR-SND

End User

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Send IR command to port

#IR-SND␠PortNum,Cmdid,CmdName,Repeat,
TotalPackages,PackageNum,ProntoCmdDat ␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@IR-SND␠ PortNum,Cmdid,CmdName,Status␍␊

Parameters

Port_Num – [1..4] IR port transmitting the command. ‘*’ broadcasts to all ports
Cmd_id – serial number of command for flow control and response commands from device
CommandName – a string, the alias of the IR command. The controlling device is responsible for sending

the correct name

Repeat – number of times the IR command is transmitted (limited to 50; repeats > 50 are truncated to 50)
Total_packages – number of messages the original command was divided into, default = 1
Package_num – chunk serial number (only valid when Chnk_Num >1)

Pronto command – Pronto format command (in HEX format, no leading zeros, no ‘0x’ prefix)
Status – 0=no error (see Section 11.4.3)

Response Triggers

Notes

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Command – IR-STOP

Command Type - IR

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

IR-STOP

End User

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Send IR stop command to port

#IR-STOP␠PortNum,Cmdid,CmdName␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@IR-STOP␠ PortNum,Cmdid,CmdName,Status␍␊

Parameters

Port_Num – [1..4] IR port transmitting the command. ‘*’ broadcasts to all ports
Cmd_id – serial number of command for flow control and response commands from device
CommandName – a string, the alias of the IR command. The controlling device is responsible for sending

the correct name

Status – 0=no error (see Section 11.4.3)

Response Triggers

Notes

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Command - LOGIN

Command Type - Authentication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

LOGIN

Not Secure

Public

Get:

LOGIN?

Not Secure

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set protocol permission

#LOGIN␠login_level, password␍

Get:

Get current protocol permission level

#LOGIN?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@LOGIN␠ login_level,password␠ OK␍␊
or

~nn@LOGIN␠ERR␠004␍␊ (if bad password entered)
Get: ~nn@LOGIN␠login_level␍␊

Parameters

login_level - level of permissions required (End User or Admin)
password - predefined password (by PASS command). Default password is an empty string

Response triggers

Notes

For devices that support security, LOGIN allows to the user to run commands with an End User or
Administrator permission level

In each device, some connections can be logged in to different levels and some do not work with security at
all

Connection may logout after timeout
The permission system works only if security is enabled with the “SECUR” command

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Command - LOGOUT

Command Type - Authentication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

LOGOUT

Not Secure

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Cancel current permission level

#LOGOUT␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@LOGOUT␠OK ␍␊

Parameters

Response triggers

Notes

Logs out from End User or Administrator permission levels to Not Secure

Command - MACH-NUM

Command Type - System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

MACH-NUM

End User

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set machine number

#MACH-NUM␠ machine_number␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@MACH-NUM␠ machine_numberOK␍␊

Parameters

machine_number - new device machine number

Response Triggers

Notes

Some devices do not set the new machine number until the device is restarted
Some devices can change the machine number only from DIP-switches

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Command - NAME

Command Type - System (Ethernet)

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NAME

Administrator

Public

Get:

NAME?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set machine (DNS) name

#NAME␠ machine_name␍

Get:

Get machine (DNS) name

#NAME?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@NAME␠ machine_name␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@NAME?␠ machine_name␍␊

Parameters

machine_name - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Response Triggers

Notes

The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific
machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on)

Command - MODEL?

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - -

-

Get:

MODEL?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get device model

#MODEL?␍

Response

~nn@MODEL␠ model_name␍␊

Parameters

model_name - String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

Response triggers

Notes

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Command - NAME

Command Type - System (Ethernet)

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NAME

Administrator

Public

Get:

NAME?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set machine (DNS) name

#NAME␠ machine_name␍

Get:

Get machine (DNS) name

#NAME?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@NAME␠ machine_name␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@NAME?␠ machine_name␍␊

Parameters

machine_name - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Response triggers

Notes

The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific
machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on)

Command - NAME-RST

Command Type - System (Ethernet)

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NAME-RST

Administrator

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset machine (DNS) name to
factory default

#NAME-RST␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@NAME-RST␠ OK␍␊

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Factory default of machine (DNS) name is “KRAMER_” + 4 last digits of device serial number

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Command - NET-DHCP

Command Type - Communication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-DHCP

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-DHCP?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set DHCP mode

#NET-DHCP␠mode␍

Get:

Get DHCP mode

#NET-DHCP?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@ NET-DHCP ␠ mode␠OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@ NET-DHCP␠ mode ␍␊

Parameters

mode - 0 - Do not use DHCP. Use the IP set by the factory or using the IP set command
1 - Try to use DHCP. If unavailable, use IP as above

Response triggers

Notes

Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks
To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the

command “NAME”. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if
available

For proper settings consult your network administrator

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Command - NET-GATE

Command Type - Communication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-GATE

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-GATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set Gateway IP

#NET-GATE␠ ip_address ␍

Get:

Get Gateway IP

#NET-GATE?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@ NET-GATE␠ip_address␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@ NET-GATE␠ ip_address␍␊

Parameters

ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response triggers

Notes

A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of
security problems. For proper settings consult your network administrator

Command - NET-IP

Command Type - Communication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-IP

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-IP?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set device IP address

#NET-IP␠ ip_address ␍

Get:

Get device IP address

#NET-IP?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ip_address␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ ip_address␍␊

Parameters

ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response triggers

Notes

For proper settings consult your network administrator

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Command - NET-MAC?

Command Type - Communication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - - - Get:

NET-MAC?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get MAC address

#NET-MAC?␍

Response

~nn@NET-MAC␠ mac_address␍␊

Parameters

mac_address - Unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit

Response triggers

Notes

Command - NET-MASK

Command Type - Communication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-MASK

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-MASK?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set device subnet mask

#NET-MASK␠net_mask␍

Get:

Get device subnet mask

#NET-MASK?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@NET-MASK␠ net_mask␍␊

Parameters

net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response triggers

The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network
For proper settings consult your network administrator

Notes

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Command - PASS

Command Type - Authentication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

PASS

Administrator

Public

Get:

PASS?

Administrator

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set password for login level

#PASS␠login_level, password␍

Get:

Get password for login level

#PASS?␠login_level␍

Response

~nn@PASS␠login_level, password␠OK ␍␊

Parameters

login_level - level of login to set (End User or Administrator).
password - password for the login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII chars

Response triggers

Notes

The default password is an empty string

Command - PROT-VER?

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - - - Get:

PROT-VER?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get protocol version

#PROT-VER?␍

Response

~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊

Parameters

Version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

Response triggers

Notes

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Command - RESET

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

RESET

Administrator

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device

#RESET␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@RESET␠OK␍␊

Parameters

Response triggers

Notes

To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after
running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port.

Command - SECUR

Command Type - Authentication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

SECUR

Administrator

Public

Get:

SECUR?

Not Secure

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set security

#SECUR␠security_mode␍

Get:

Get current security state

#SECUR?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@SECUR␠ security_mode␠ OK ␍␊
Get: ~nn@SECUR␠ security_mode ␍␊

Parameters

security_mode – 1/ON - enables security, 0/OFF - disables security

Response triggers

Notes

The permission system works only if security is enabled with the “SECUR” command

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Command - SN?

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - - - Get:

SN?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get serial number

#SN?␍

Response

~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊

Parameters

serial_number - 11 decimal digits, factory assigned

Response triggers

Notes

For new products with 14 digit serial numbers, use only the last 11 digits

Command - TIME

Command Type - System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

TIME

Administrator

Public

Get:

TIME?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set device time and date

#TIME␠day_of_week,date,time␍

Get:

Get device time and date

#TIME?␍

Response

~nn@TIME␠day_of_week, date, time␠OK␍␊

Parameters

day_of_week - one of {SUN,MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI,SAT}
date - Format: DD-MM-YYYY.
time - Format: hh:mm:ss

Response triggers

Notes

The year must be 4 digits
The device does not validate the day of week from the date
Time format - 24 hours
Date format - Day, Month, Year

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Command - TIME-LOC

Command Type - System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

TIME-LOC

End User

Public

Get:

TIME-LOC?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set local time offset from UTC/GMT

#TIME-LOC␠UTC_off,DayLight␍

Get:

Get local time offset from UTC/GMT

#TIME-LOC?␍

Response

~nn@ TIME-LOC␠ UTC_off,DayLight ␍␊

Parameters

UTC_off - Offset of device time from UTC/GMT (without daylight time correction)
DayLight - 0 - no daylight saving time, 1 - daylight saving time

Response triggers

Notes

If the time server is configured, device time calculates by adding UTC_off to UTC time (that it got from the
time server) + 1 hour if daylight savings time is in effect

TIME command sets the device time without considering these settings

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Command - TIME-SRV

Command Type - System

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

TIME-SRV

End User

Public

Get:

TIME-SRV?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set time synchronization from
server

#TIME-SRV␠ mode, srv_ip, sync_hour␍

Get:

Get time synchronization settings

#TIME-SRV?␍

Response

For Set: ~nn@TIME-SRV␠ mode,srv_ip,sync_hour␍␊
For Get: ~nn@TIME-SRV␠ mode,srv_ip,server_status,sync_hour␍␊

Parameters

Mode - 0 - disabled, 1 - enabled
srv_ip - time server IP address
sync_hour - hour in day for time sync
server_status - ON/OFF

Response triggers

Notes

Device must have a valid gateway (NTGT command) and DNS server (NTDNS command)

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Kramer Protocol 3000

Command - UART

Command Type - Communication

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set:

UART

Administrator

Public

Get:

UART?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set com port configuration

# UART␠COM_Num, baud_rate, data_bit, parity, stop_bit␍

Get:

Get com port configuration

# UART?␠COM_Num␍

Response

Set: ~ nn@ UART␠COM_Num, baud_rate, data_bit, parity, stop_bit␍␊
Get: ~ nn@ UART␠ COM_Num, baud_rate, data_bit, parity, stop_bit, serial1_type, 485_term␍␊

Parameters

COM_Num - 1-4
baud_rate - 9600 - 115200
data_bit - 7-8
parity - See Section 11.4.1 Parity Types
stop_bit - 1-2
serial1_type - 232/485 (see Section 11.4.2 Serial Types)
485_term - 1/0 (optional - this exists exist only when serial1_type = 485)

Response triggers

Notes

In the FC-2x the serial port is selectable to RS-232 or RS-485 (usually serial port 1).
If Serial1 is configured when RS-485 is selected, the RS-485 UART port is automatically changed

Command - VERSION?

Command Type - System-mandatory

Command Name

Permission

Transparency

Set: - -

-

Get:

VERSION?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get firmware version number

#VERSION?␍

Response

~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊

Parameters

firmware_version - XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version

Response triggers

Notes

Kramer Protocol 3000

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11.4 Parameters

11.4.1 Parity Types

Number

Value

0

No

1

Odd

2

Even

3

Mark

4

Space

11.4.2 Serial Types

Number

Value

0

232 1 485

11.4.3 IR Transmit Status

Number

Value

0

IR_SENT

1

IR_STOP

2

IR_BUSY

3

IR_WRONG_PARAM

4

IR-NOTHING_TO_STOP

11.4.4 IR Status

Number

Value

0

Sent

1

Stop

2

Done

3

Busy

4

Wrong Parameter

5

Nothing to Stop

6

Start

7

Timeout

8

Error

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SAFETY WARNING

Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing

P/N:

2900-300463

Rev:

2

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