Kramer FC-7 User Manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

FC-7

Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

P/N: 2900-300597 Rev 1

www.kramerAV.com

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
4 Defining the FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 6
5 Performing Initial Configuration 8

5.1 Configuring the FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 8

5.2 Setting Up an Ethernet Connection on the PC 10

6 Connecting the FC-7 11

6.1 Connecting via Ethernet 12

7 Remote Operation via the Web UI 17

7.1 Browsing the Web UI 17

7.2 Setting Device Name and Time Functions 19

7.3 Setting Communication Parameters 21

7.4 Setting GPIO Port Parameters 22

7.5 Setting Relay Port Status 26

7.6 Activating Security 27

7.7 Using the Logs Page 30

7.8 Kramer Information 31

8 Using FC-7 Operations 32

8.1 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings 32

8.2 Upgrading the Firmware 32

9 Technical Specifications 33
10 Default Parameters 34
11 Kramer Protocol 3000 35

11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Syntax 36

11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 39

11.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 41

Figures

Figure 1: FC-7 Controlling Devices Remotely Using K-Touch 3.0 over a LAN 5
Figure 2: FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 6
Figure 3: Connecting the FC-7 for Initial Configuration 8
Figure 4: Configuring a Remote Connection 10
Figure 5: Connecting the FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 11
Figure 6: Terminal Block Connections 12
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 14
Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 14
Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window 15
Figure 11: General Info Page 18
Figure 12: Device Settings Page 20
Figure 13: Communication Page 21

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Figure 14: GPIO Port Settings Page 22
Figure 15: GPIO Port Settings Page Digital IN 23
Figure 16: GPIO Port Settings Page Digital OUT 24
Figure 17: Digital Out Selection Warning Popup 24
Figure 18: GPIO Port Settings Page Analog IN 25
Figure 19: Relay Port Settings Page 26
Figure 20: Security Page 28
Figure 21: Security Confirmation Popup 28
Figure 22: Authentication Required Popup 29
Figure 23: Security Activated Page 29
Figure 24: Logs Page 30
Figure 25: About Us Page 31

ii FC-7 - Contents

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

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GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

that is ideal for use in the following applications:

• Remote IP control of GPIO and relay-controllable devices by any control

software app

• K-Touch multi-clients IP room control

• LAN-based expansion of K-Config control system

FC-7 – Introduction 1

available (where appropriate).

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

provided with the unit

before installing

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

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/FC-7 to check for up-to-date user
manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• For optimum range and performance, use the recommended Kramer cables

available at www.kramerav.com/product/FC-7

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your FC-7 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

Warning:

Warning:

2 FC-7 - Getting Started

Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/

.

FC-7 – Getting Started 3

3 Overview

FC-7 is a compact GPIO/relay multi-function control gateway, capable of plug and

play deployment over a customer Ethernet LAN for remote GPI/O and relay control

of customer devices. Multiple control clients can be IP-connected to the FC-7

control gateway for concurrent control of devices such as lights, shades and

screens.

The FC-7 features:

• Dual-Function I/O Ports − Remote IP–Based control of devices connected to

the control gateway dual-function I/O ports, with selectable port configuration

to bidirectional GPIO or relay control.

• Multiple IP Connected Clients − Remotely connects over customer Ethernet

network, concurrently controls any devices connected to control gateway

universal I/O ports.

• Easy & Reliable Installation:

 Plug–and–Play IP Installation with dynamic (DHCP) address resolution

and auto device discovery over existing LAN.

 Resilient powering with USB and optional PSU (not included).

 Compact, designed for piggy-back installation, such as behind a TV or

display, with the ability to draw power over USB.

• Remote Management – Built-in web UI for remote browser-based

management and support, by multiple IP-clients over existing LAN. Easy

firmware upgrades, either remotely via existing LAN, or locally via device USB

port.

• Size − Pico TOOLS™ − Mount 4 units side-by-side in a 1U rack space with

the optional RK-4PT rack adapter.

4 FC-7 - Overview

Figure 1: FC-7 Controlling Devices Remotely Using K-Touch 3.0 over a LAN

For example, using Kramer K-Touch control software 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-7 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-7.

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#

reset to factory default parameters

Connector

a PC for a local firmware upgrade

5

ON LED

Lights green when the unit is powered on

6

MODE DIP-switches

Switch up (off) for GPIO, switch down (on) for relay

relay (down)

7

Port 1 and 2 I/O 3-pin

Each terminal block port connects to two GPIO ports

8

5V DC Connector

For extra power resiliency, connect to the optional 5V

4 Defining the FC-7 Ethernet Gateway −

GPIO/Relay

This section defines the FC-7.

Figure 2: FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

1 LAN RJ-45 Connector Connects to an IP client or other controller, either

2 Activity LEDs

Ports 1 and 2, white (upper)
and blue (lower)

3 RESET Button Press and hold while cycling the device power to

4 SERVICE Mini USB

(Port 1 and Port 2)

Terminal Block

directly or via a LAN

Show the transmission status of port 1 and port 2:
When set as GPIO, the white LED indicates active
IO-P1 and blue LED indicates active IO-P2
When set as RELAY, the white LED indicates active
Relay-P1 and blue LED indicates active Relay-P2

Connects to a USB power source for powering and to

The default setting is port 1 GPIO (up) and port 2

or one relay

DC power supply, center pin positive. Not needed
when the device is supplied power by a USB power
source

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GPIO Analog in

Port IO
Function

FC-7 Function Table

Terminal Block
Connections

G P1 P2

IO Port
Default

TCP Default
Port [P1/P2]

Activity LEDs
P1-white P2-blue

Comment

GPIO

Relay

Ground IO1 IO2

Common NO1 NO2

Digital In
x 2

Normally
Open x 2

5000

5000

Key:

P1 / P2 – Port 1 / Port 2

IO

/ IO2 – GPIO Port 1 / GPIO Port 2

1

NO

/NO2 – Normally open Port 1 / Normally open Port 2

1

ON when IO
ports are active

ON when Relay
ports are active

& Digital out via
Web

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5 Performing Initial Configuration

This chapter provides an overview of the initial configuration of the FC-7 and

comprises:

• Configuring the FC-7 (see Section 5.1

• Configuring an Ethernet connection on the PC (see Section 5.2)

Figure 3: Connecting the FC-7 for Initial Configuration

)

5.1 Configuring the FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

Note: The FC-7 is shipped from the factory with DHCP enabled (off by default) and

a random IP address. To connect the FC-7 on first installation, you must identify the

IP address that was automatically assigned to the FC-7. To discover the IP address

of FC-7, use K-LAN Configurator, available for download from our website at

www.kramerav.com

.

8 FC-7 - Performing Initial Configuration

To browse the FC-7 Web UI on taking the device out of the box:

Use the default host name: FC-7-xxxx, where xxxx are the last four digits of the

serial number of the device.

To configure the FC-7:

1. Connect the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the FC-7 to a PC, either

directly or via a LAN, (see Section 6.1

2. Using a Web browser and the relevant IP address or host name (see

Section 10), browse the General Info home page (see Figure 11

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

Figure 12

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 Communication to browse to the Communication page, (see

Figure 13

).

).

).

).

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 address from the default setting, you must

reload the General Info home page again using the new IP address.

8. Click GPIO Port Settings to browse to the GPIO Port Settings page, (see

Section 7.4

parameters.

9. Set the trigger type, voltage levels and status of each port.

10. Click Save Changes.

11. Click Relay Port Settings to browse to the Relay Port Settings page, (see

Section 7.5

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). Here you can configure digital in, digital out and analog in port

). Here you can set the relays on or off.

12. If required, click Security (see Section 7.6) to browse to the Security page.

13. Click ON to activate security.

The user name and password credentials popup appears.

14. Enter the required user name and password. (The default user name is

Admin and the password is Admin).

5.2 Setting Up an Ethernet Connection on the PC

If the control application can directly connect to the Ethernet driver, select the host

IP address and port number according to your FC-7 configuration, as illustrated in

Figure 4

.

Figure 4: Configuring a Remote Connection

10 FC-7 - Performing Initial Configuration

the power to each device.

i

6 Connecting the FC-7

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
FC-7. After connecting your FC-7, connect its power and then switch on

Figure 5: Connecting the FC-7 Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

To connect the FC-7 as illustrated in the example in Figure 5:

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

2. Set DIP-switch 1 down to select relay.

3. Set DIP-switch 2 up to select GPIO.

.

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Connect a relay-controlled device, (for example, a projection screen) to

terminal block 1, pin P1, according to the connections shown in Figure 6

Connect an input or output device, (for example, a sensor) to terminal block

2, according to the connections shown in Figure 6

.

.

i

Normally
Open

Port IO
Function

GPIO

Relay

Figure 6: Terminal Block Connections

4. If the FC-7 does not receive power from a USB power connection, connect

the device to the power supply and connect the power adapter to the mains

electricity (not shown in Figure 5

Note: Changing the DIP-switches resets the ports to their default state: GPIO resets

to its low logic state and the relay resets to its open state.

Terminal Block Connections

G P1 P2

Ground IO1 IO2

Common

6.1 Connecting via Ethernet

You can connect to the FC-7 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

N/A

).

• 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-7 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-7
with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting 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.

12 FC-7 - Connecting the FC-7

The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network

adapter appears as shown in Figure 7

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

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.

Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties W indow

Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties W indow

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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-7 to the Ethernet port on a network

hub or switch using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

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6.1.3 Connecting the GPIO Ports on the FC-7 to a Device

To connect the GPIO port on the FC-7 to a device:

• Connect the G pin on the GPIO port to the ground connection on the device

• Connect the S pin on the GPIO port to the signal/positive connection on the

device

• Set the DIP-switch for the port UP (Off)

6.1.4 Connecting the Relays on the FC-7 to a Device

To connect the relay port on the FC-7 to a device:

• Connect the C pin on the relay port to the ground connection on the device

• Connect the NO pin on the relay port to the signal/positive connection on the

device

• Set the DIP-switch for the port DOWN (On) for Relay

16 FC-7 - Connecting the FC-7

7 Remote Operation via the Web UI

The embedded Web UI can be used to remotely operate the FC-7 using a Web

browser and an Ethernet connection.

Before attempting to connect:

• Perform the initial configuration in Section 5.1

Section 6.1

• Ensure that your browser is supported (see Section 9)

7.1 Browsing the Web UI

To browse the Web UI:

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

Section 5.1

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 UI version

) in the Address bar of your browser.

.

and connecting via Ethernet in

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Figure 11: General Info Page

Loading and Saving Configurations

Loading and saving configurations is used for duplicating multiple device definitions

for easy system configuration. The configurations are loaded and saved to a local

PC. Load and save is performed using the buttons at the bottom left-hand side of

the screen for all pages 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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UI Page

Parameter

Sync Every Day time

TCP Port

Maximum Reported Steps

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.

The following parameters are saved to the configuration file:

Device Settings (Figure 12) Model Name

Communication (Figure 13) UDP Port

GPIO Port Settings (Figure 14) GPIO Port

Time Zone
Daylight Savings Time mode
Use Time Server mode
Time Server Address

Trigger Type
Pull-up Resistor
Threshold VDC Range Min
Threshold VDC Range Max

7.2 Setting Device Name and Time Functions

The Device Settings page (Figure 12) 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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Figure 12: Device Settings Page

The FC-7 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 12

.

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-7 should synchronize with the Time

Server.

5. Click Save Changes.

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7.3 Setting Communication Parameters

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 13: Communication Page

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

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7.4 Setting GPIO Port Parameters

GPIO ports are used to connect and control hardware devices to the FC-7 such as

sensors, switches and LED indicators that input and output digital signals and input

analog signals.

Figure 14: GPIO Port Settings Page

The GPIO Port Setting page allows you to configure the following for each GPIO

port:

• Trigger type—digital input, digital output, or analog input

• Enable and disable the pull-up resistor for the digital input and output

• Set the threshold trigger voltage range for the digital input

• Set the current status for the digital output signal to high or low

• Set the maximum number of reported steps for the analog input

• Read—Press to read the state of the port (displayed according to the page)

• State—Displays the digital state of the port, either 1 (high) or 0 (low)

(displayed according to the page)

GPIO sub-ports are displayed according to their DIP-switch settings.

22 FC-7 - Remote Operation via the Web UI

Note: The default parameter settings change depending on which trigger type is

selected.

Note: When DIP-switches 1 and 2 are set down to Relay, GPIO ports 1
through 4 are grayed out and the following GPIO port settings screen
appears:

7.4.1 Setting Digital In Trigger Parameters

Figure 15: GPIO Port Settings Page Digital IN

Set the trigger type to Digital In (default). With this selection, the digital input trigger

mode reads the digital input of an external sensor device that is connected to the

GPIO port. It detects high (upon passing Max. threshold from Low state, default

2.2V) or low (upon passing Min threshold from High state, default 0.8V) port states

according to the user defined voltage threshold levels:

• Pull-up resistor enabled (default)

Detects an open circuit as High, or a short to ground as Low. This is suitable

for example, for a pushbutton switch (connecting one terminal of the switch to

ground, and the other to the input) or for an alarm closing a circuit that

activates a series of actions.

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When the pull-up is enabled, the port state is high and to be triggered it must

be pulled low by the externally connected sensor.

• Pull-up resistor disabled

Suitable, for example, for a high-temperature alarm that exceeds the

maximum voltage threshold.

When disabled, the port state is low and to be triggered it must be pulled high

by the externally connected sensor.

7.4.2 Setting Digital Out Trigger Parameters

Figure 16: GPIO Port Settings Page Digital OUT

Set the trigger type to Digital Out. With this selection, the external device, (for

example, an electric blind) is controlled by the FC-7.

When selecting the Digital Out trigger type, the warning popup shown in Figure 17

is displayed.

Figure 17: Digital Out Selection W arning Popup

24 FC-7 - Remote Operation via the Web UI

The digital output mode function is defined by the pull-up resistor setup:

• Pullup resistor enabled:

The port is used for controlling external devices such as room or light

switches. The external source device determines the voltage output; the

maximum voltage is 30V DC and the maximum current is 100mA.

Note: take care that the current in this configuration does not exceed 100mA!

When enabled, the port state is high by default. For the state to be low, you must

click Low from the Current Status.

• Pullup resistor disabled (default):

The port can be used for controlling devices that accept a TTL signal such as

for powering LEDs. The voltage output is TTL positive logic: open: ~ 3.5V;

closed: ~ 0.3V.

When disabled, the port state is low by default and to set it high, you must click

High from the Current Status.

7.4.3 Setting Analog In Trigger Parameters

Figure 18: GPIO Port Settings Page Analog IN

Set the trigger type to Analog In. With this selection, the port is triggered by an

analog external device, such as, a volume control device. The trigger is activated

once when the detected voltage is within 0 to 30V DC voltage range.

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You can select the number of steps the analog input signal will be divided into,

starting with step 1 and with a maximum of 100 (default 8). The voltage of each step

is dependent on the number of steps selected:

Individual step voltage = 30V / number of steps

When selecting the Analog In trigger type, the Pullup resistor and Threshold

settings are disabled.

7.5 Setting Relay Port Status

The Relay Port Settings page allows you to turn the relays on and off to control

relay-driven devices such as shades, projection screens and lighting systems.

Figure 19: Relay Port Settings Page

The relay ports have the following characteristics:

• Rated at 30V DC and 1A

• Default state of normally open

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• A non-latching relay function, that is, the contact is left open when unpowered

or on power up state. This means that if a relay is closed and power is lost, the

relay returns to its default state. To return it to its pre-power loss state, the

setting must be changed using either the Web UI or a Protocol 3000 command

To close a relay, (for example, relay 2):

1. On the Relay Setting page, click Port button 2 to select the second relay.

The current relay status is shown to the right of the button.

2. Click Close.

The relay closes, the button changes color, and the Relay 2 LED on the front

panel lights green.

Note: When DIP-switches 1 and 2 are set up to GPIO, Relay ports 1
through 4 are grayed out and the following Relay port settings screen
appears:

7.6 Activating Security

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

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Figure 20: Security Page

When security is on, access to the Web UI is granted only on submission of a valid

user and password. The default user ID is Admin and the password is Admin.

To activate Web UI security:

1. On the Security page, click ON.

The confirmation popup is displayed as shown in Figure 21

.

Figure 21: Security Confirmation Popup

2. Click OK.

The Authentication Required popup is displayed as shown in Figure 22

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.

Figure 22: Authentication Required Popup

3. Enter the default username and password.

4. Click OK.

5. Wait until the Web UI has reloaded. Click the Security page button.

The page show in Figure 23

is displayed.

Figure 23: Security Activated Page

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

Change.

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7.7 Using the Logs Page

The Logs page allows you to:

• View current logs

• Configure the logs

• Filter the logs

Figure 24: 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.

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7.8 Kramer Information

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

Figure 25: About Us Page

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8 Using FC-7 Operations

This section explains how to reset the device and upgrade device firmware.

8.1 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.

8.2 Upgrading the Firmware

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

Manual”.

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Ports

4 GPIO

On 2-pin terminal blocks

2 relays

On 3-pin terminal blocks

1 LAN

On an RJ-45 connector

1 mini USB connector

For programming

Power

Power consumption

5V DC, 370mA

Cooling

Convection ventilation

Environmental

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

Enclosure type

Aluminum

Net dimensions

6.22cm x 5.18cm x 2.44cm (2.45" x 2.0" x

1.0") W, D, H.

Net weight

0.08kg (0.18lbs) approx.

Shipping dimensions

15.7cm x 12cm x 8.7cm (6.2" x 4.7" x 3.4")
Shipping weight

0.27kg (0.6lbs) approx.

Transit Association)

Safety

CE

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE

Accessories

Included

3ft USB cable, bracket set

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramer av.com

9 Technical Specifications

Conditions

General

W, D, H.

Regulatory Compliance Vibration ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe

Optional PS-504 5V DC power adapter,

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RK-4PT 19“ rack adapter,
Cables – see

www.kramerav.com/product/FC-7

Ethernet

DHCP:

Off

IP Address:

192.168.1.39

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

Web UI Access

User name:

Admin

Password:

Admin

10 Default Parameters

Note: The FC-7 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.

Host Name: FC-7-xxxx

where xxxx are the last four digits of the serial
number of the device

Default Logon Authentication

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11 Kramer Protocol 3000

The FC-7 can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The

command framing varies according to how you interface with the FC-7. For

example, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal

to HDMI out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows:

• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:

The framing of the command varies according to the terminal
communication software.

• K-Touch Builder (Kramer software):

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Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

#

Destination_id@

Message

CR

Start

Body

Delimiter

#

Start

Address

Body

Delimiter

Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…

• K-Config (Kramer configuration software):

All the examples provided in this section are based on using the
K-Config software.

You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g.,

Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the FC-7. To enter

CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require

special coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to

your controller’s documentation.

11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Syntax

11.1.1 Host Message Format

11.1.1.1 Simple Command

Command string with only one command without addressing:

11.1.1.2 Command String

Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing:

#

Destination_id@

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Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,… CR

Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…|
Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…|

CR

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

~

Message

CR LF

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

~

Sender_id@

Command SP [

] result

CR LF

11.1.2 Device Message Format

Sender_id@

11.1.2.1 Device Long Response

Echoing command:

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.

Param1 ,Param2 …

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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.

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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Command

Description

#

Protocol handshaking

BUILD-DATE

Read device build date

COM-ROUTE

Set/get tunneling port routing

COM-ROUTE-ADD

Add communication route tunnel connection

COM-ROUTE-REMOVE

Remove communication route tunnel connection

DEL

Deletes a file

DIR

List files

ETH-PORT

Sets protocol port

ETH-TUNNEL

Get parameters for open tunnels

FACTORY

Restart the machine with the default

FORMAT

Format the file system

FS-FREE

Print free file space

GET

Get file content

GPIO-CFG

Set/get HW GPIO configuration

GPIO-STATE

Set/get HW GPIO state

GPIO-STEP

Set/get HW GPIO step

GPIO-THR

Set/get HW GPIO threshold voltage

GPIO-VOLT

Get HW GPIO voltage level

HELP

List of commands

LOGIN

Set/get protocol permission

LOGOUT

Demotes the terminal security level to minimum

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

PORT-LOCK

Set/get the port lock state

PORT-TYPE

Set/get the port type

PROT-VER

Get protocol version

RELAY-STATE

Set/get relay state

RESET

Reset device

SECUR

Set/get current security state

SN

Get device serial number

11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List

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Command

Description

TIME

Set/get the time

TIME-LOC

Set/get local time offset from UTC/GMT

TIME-SRV

Set/get time synchronization from server

VERSION

Get firmware version number

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#

#CR

~nn@SP OKCR LF

Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number

“#”,0x0D

-

BUILD-DATE?

#BUILD-DATE?CR

~nn @BUILD-DATESP

CR LF

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day

hh:mm:ss

“#BUILD-DATE?”,0x0D

11.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands

This section lists the detailed commands applicable to the FC-7.

11.3.1 #

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Protocol handshaking

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device

K-Config Example

-

End User Public

- -

11.3.2 BUILD-DATE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Get: Get device build date

Response

dateSPtime

Parameters

time – Format:

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds

- -

End User Public

–

COM-ROUTE?

␍

Get tunneling
port routing

#COM-ROUTE?

~nn @COM-ROUTE␠

COM_Num – machine dependent

TCP client ("/0")

This command sets tunneling port routing. Every com port can send or receive data from the ETH port.
All com ports can be configured to the same ETH port.

Set COM1 as RS-232, port 1, Eth port 1, send replies, keep alive 30 seconds
“#COM-ROUTE 1,1,1,1,30”,0x0D

11.3.3 COM-ROUTE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set tunneling

Set:

port routing

Get:

Response

Parameters

portType − 1 (UDP), 2 (TCP)
ETHPort − TCP/UDP port number
ETH_rep_en − 1 (COM port sends replies to new clients), 0 (COM port does not send replies to new

clients)
TCP_keep_alive_timing − 0-3600 seconds − every x seconds the device sends an empty string to

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

– –

End User Internal

#COM-ROUTE␠

COM_Num,portType,ETHPort,ETH_rep_en,TCP_keep_alive_timing

␠COM_Num ␍

COM_Num,portType,ETHPort,ETH_rep_en,TCP_keep_alive_timing␍␊

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COM-ROUTE-ADD

C

␍

~nn @COM-ROUTE-ADD ␠ ComNum,PortType,EthPort,EthRepEn,Timeout␍␊

COMNum − machine dependent

Timeout − Keep alive timeout in seconds (1 to 3600)

Add COM1 port as TCP, port 1, Eth port 1, send replies, keep alive 30 seconds:

“#COM-ROUTE-ADD 1,1,1,1,30”,0x0D

COM-ROUTE-REMOVE

Get: - -

-

Remove a communication route
tunnel connection

Get: - -

~nn @COM-ROUTE-REMOVE␠

ComNum – machine dependent

Remove com port 1:

“#COM-ROUTE-REMOVE 1”,0x0D

11.3.4 COM-ROUTE-ADD

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get: - - -

Description Syntax

Set:

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

portType − 1 (UDP), 2 (TCP)
ETHPort − TCP/UDP port number
ETHRepEn − 1 (COM port sends replies to new clients), 0 (COM port does not send replies to new clients)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Add a communication route tunnel
connection

11.3.5 COM-ROUTE-REMOVE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Administrator Internal

#COM-ROUTE-ADD␠

omNum,PortType,EthPort,EthRepEn,Timeout

Administrator Internal

Description Syntax

Set:

Response

ComNum␍␊

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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#COM-ROUTE-REMOVE␠ ComNum ␍

DEL

-

#DELSP

CR

~nn @DELSP

CR

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

“DEL test”,0x0D

Set:

DIR

Administrator

Public

Set:

List files in device

#DIRCR

Multi-line:

TAB

SPbytes. CR LF

free_size − free space in bytes in device file system

“DIR”,0x0D

11.3.6 DEL

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Delete file

Get:

Response

file_name

Parameters

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

Delete a file named “test”:

11.3.7 DIR

Functions Permission Transparency

Administrator Public

- -

file_name

Get:

Description Syntax

Get: - -

Response

~nn @DIRCR LF

file_nameTAB file_sizeSPbytes, SPID:SP file_idCR LF

free_size

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

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

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-

- -

ETH-PORT

ETH-PORT?

#ETH-PORTSP

CR

#ETH-PORT?SP portTypeCR

~nn @ETH-PORTSP

CR LF

portType − 1 (UDP), 2 (TCP)
ETHPort − TCP/UDP port number

“ETH-PORT 2,1”,0x0D

Set: - - - Get:

ETH-TUNNEL?

Administrator

Internal

Set:

Get:

#ETH-TUNNEL?␠ TunnelId␍

TunnelId,ComNum,PortType,EthPort,EthIp,RemotPort,EthRepEn,Wired␍␊

TunnelId – tunnel ID number: 1-64 (depends on number of tunnel connections), * (all tunnel

Wired – 1 (wired connection), 0 (not wired connection)

The response displays each tunnel in a separate line.

“ETH-TUNNEL? 1”,0x0D

11.3.8 ETH-PORT

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set Ethernet port protocol

Get: Get Ethernet port protocol

Response

portType, ETHPort

Parameters

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

Set ETH port 1 to UDP:

11.3.9 ETH-TUNNEL

Functions Permission Transparency

Description Syntax

Administrator Public

End User Public

portType,ETHPort

Get parameters for open tunnels

Response

~nn @ETH-TUNNEL␠

Parameters

connections)

ComNum – UART number
portType − 1 (UDP), 2 (TCP)
ETHPort – TCP/UDP port number
EthIp – client IP address
RemotPort – remote port number
EthRepEn – 1 (COM port sends replies to new clients), 0 (COM port does not send replies to new clients)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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FACTORY

configuration

~nn @FACTORYSPOK CR LF

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

“#FACTORY”,0x0D

FORMAT

-

#FORMATCR

~nn @FORMATSPOK CR LF

“#FORMAT”,0x0D

11.3.10 FACTORY

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get: -

Description S ynta x

Set:

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Your device may require powering off and powering on for the changes to take effect.

K-Config Example

Reset device to factory default

11.3.11 FORMAT

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description S ynta x

Set: Format file system

Get: - -

Response

End User Public

- -

#FACTORYCR

Administrator Public

- -

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Response could take several seconds until formatting completes

K-Config Example

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-

FS-FREE?

#FS-FREE?CR

~nn @FS_FREESP

CR LF

free_size − free size in device file system in bytes

“#FS-FREE?”,0x0D

Set: - -

-

GET

#GETSP file_nameCR

~nn @GETSP

SPOK CR LF

file_name − name of file to get contents

Get a file named “test”:

“#GET test”,0x0D

11.3.12 FS-FREE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Get: Get file system free space

Response

free_size

Parameters

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

11.3.13 GET

Functions Permission Transparency

- -

Administrator Public

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Get: Get file

Response

Multi-line:

~nn @GETSPfile_name,file_size SPREADYCR LF

contents

Parameters

contents − byte stream of fil e contents
file_size − size of file (device sends it in response to give user a chance to get ready)

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

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file_name

Administrator Public

GPIO-CFG

End User

Public

GPIO-CFG?

End User

Public

␍

#GPIO-CFG␠ HwGpioNumber␍

~nn @GPIO-CFG␠HwGpioNum,HwGpioType,HwGpioDir ␍␊

HwGpioNumber – hardware GPIO number: 1-n

Pullup – enable/disable pull-up: 0 (disable), 1 (enable)

Configure GPIO 2 to analog input with pullup disabled.

“#GPIO-CFG 2,0,0,0”,0x0D

11.3.14 GPIO-CFG

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set HW GPIO configuration

Get: Get HW GPIO configuration

Response

Parameters

HwGpioType – hardware GPIO type: 0(analog), 1(digital)
HwGpioDir – hardware GPIO direction: 0 (input), 1 (output)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

#GPIO-CFG␠

HwGpioNumber,HwGpioType,HwGpioDir,Pullup

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GPIO-STATE

End User

Public

GPIO-STATE?

End User

Public

#GPIO-STATE␠ HwGpioNumber,HwGpioState ␍

#GPIO-STATE␠ HwGpioNumber␍

~nn @GPIO-STATE␠

␍␊

HwGpioNumber – hardware GPIO number: 1-n

– hardware GPIO state (see note below)

GPIO-STATE? can only be sent i n digital out mode and the answer is 0 (low), 1 (high). In all other modes

In analog mode the answer is 0 to 100

Configure GPIO 2 to low state:

“#GPIO-STATE 2,0”,0x0D

11.3.15 GPIO-STATE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set HW GPIO state

Get: Get HW GPIO state

Response

HwGpioNumber,HwGpioState

Parameters

HwGpioState

Response Triggers

Notes

an error message is sent
The device uses this command to notify the user of any change regarding the step and voltage in:
In digital mode the answer is 0 (low), 1 (high)

K-Config Example

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GPIO-STEP

End User

Public

GPIO-STEP?

End User

Public

#GPIO-STEP␠ HwGpioNumber,Step ␍

#GPIO-STEP␠ HwGpioNumber␍

~nn @GPIO-STEP␠

␍␊

HwGpioNumber – HW GPIO number: 1-n

CurrentStep – the actual step depending on the measured voltage

In digital mode the response is 2

In other modes an error is returned

Set GPIO 2 step 1 to 50:

“#GPIO-STEP 2,1,50”,0x0D

GPIO-THR

End User

Public

GPIO-THR?

End User

Public

#GPIO-

THR␠ HwGpioNumber,LowLevel,HighLevel ␍

#GPIO-THR?␠ HwGpioNumber␍

~nn @GPIO-THR␠

␍␊

HwGpioNumber – hardware GPIO number: 1-n

HighLevel – voltage 2000 to 30000 millivolts

Set GPIO 1 voltage levels between 600mV to 15000mV:

“#GPIO-THR 1,600,15000”,0x0D

11.3.16 GPIO-STEP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Synt ax

Set: Set HW GPIO step

Get: Get HW GPIO step

Response

HwGpioNumber,NumOfStep,CurrentStep

Parameters

NumOfStep – the configuration step (see note below)

Response Triggers

Notes

In analog mode the response is 1 to 100

K-Config Example

11.3.17 GPIO-THR

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set HW GPIO voltage levels

Get: Get HW GPIO voltage levels

Response

HwGpioNumber,LowLevel,HighLevel

Parameters

LowLevel – voltage 500 to 28000 millivolts

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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- - -

GPIO-VOLT?

End User

Public
#GPIO-VOLT?␠ HwGpioNumber␍

~nn @GPIO-VOLT ␠

␍␊

HwGpioNumber – hardware GPIO number: 1-n
Voltage – voltage 0 to 30000 millivolts

This command is not available in digital out mode

“#GPIO-VOLT? 1”,0x0D

Get:

HELP

End User

Public

#HELPSP

~nn @HELPSP

:CR LF

CR LFUSAGE:

CR LF

HELPSP COMMAND_NAMECR LF

“#HELP”,0x0D

11.3.18 GPIO-VOLT

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set:

Get: Get voltage levels of HW GPIO

Response

HwGpioNumber,Voltage

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

11.3.19 HELP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

-

- -

Description Synta x

Set: - -

Get:

Response

1. Multi-line: ~ nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:CR LFcommand, SP
command...CR LF

2. Multi-line:

Parameters

COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command

Response Triggers

Notes

To get help for a specific command use:

K-Config Example

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Get command list or help for specific
command

command

1. #HELPCR

2.

description

COMMAND_NAMECR

usage

LOGIN

LOGIN?

#LOGINSP

CR

#LOGIN?CR

~nn @LOGIN SP

CR LF

PASS

When the permission system is enabled, LOGIN enables running commands with the User or

enable the permission system in order to use the device

Set the protocol permission level to Admin (when the password defined in the PASS command is 33333):
“#LOGIN Admin,33333”,0x0D

11.3.20 LOGIN

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description S ynta x

Set: Set protocol permission

Get: Get current protocol permission level

Response

Set: ~nn @LOGINSPlogin_level,password SP OKCR LF
or
~nn @LOGIN SPERR SP 004CR LF (if bad password entered)
Get:

Parameters

login_level – level of permissions required: User, Admin
password – predefined password (by

Response Triggers

Notes

Administrator permission level
When set, login must be performed upon each connection
The permission system works only if security is enabled with the SECUR command. It is not mandatory to

K-Config Example

login_level

command). Default password is an empty string

Not Secure Public

Not Secure Public

login_level,password

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LOGOUT

-

#LOGOUTCR

~nn @LOGOUTSPOK CR LF

“#LOGOUT”,0x0D

Set:

MACH-NUM

End User

Public

Set:

Set machine number (device ID)

#MACH-NUMSP machine_number CR

~nn @MACH-NUMSPmachine_number CR LF

The new machine number is only set after restarting the device.

“#MACH-NUM 4”,0x0D

11.3.21 LOGOUT

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Synta x

Set: Cancel current permission level

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Logs out from User or Administrator permission levels

K-Config Example

11.3.22 MACH-NUM

Functions Permission Transparency

Not Secure Public

- -

Get:

Description Syntax

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

machine_number – New machine number

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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- -

-

MODEL?

#MODEL?CR

~nn @MODELSP

CR LF

model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer REMOTE-INFO requests

“#MODEL?”,0x0D

11.3.23 MODEL

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Get: Get device model

Response

model_name

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

This command identifies equipment connected to Step-in master products and notifies of identity changes

K-Config Example

- -

End User Public

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NAME

NAME?

#NAMESP

CR

#NAME?CR

~nn @NAME? SP

CR LF

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)

“#NAME FC-7-4321”,0x0D

11.3.24 NAME

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set machine (DNS) name

Get: Get machine (DNS) name

Response

Set: ~nn @NAMESPmachine_name CR LF
Get:

Parameters

machine_name − string of up to 15 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or
end)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Set machine name to FC-7-4321:

machine_name

Administrator Public

End User Public

machine_name

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NAME-RST

-

factory default

~nn @NAME-RSTSPOK CR LF

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

“#NAME-RST”,0x0D

NET-DHCP

NET-DHCP?

#NET-DHCPSP modeCR

Get:

Get DHCP mode

#NET-DHCP?CR

~nn @NET-DHCPSP

CR LF

NET-IP

Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks

Enable DHCP mode, if available:

“#NET-DHCP 1”,0x0D

11.3.25 NAME-RST

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set:

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Reset machine (DNS) name to

11.3.26 NET-DHCP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set DHCP mode

Administrator Public

- -

#NAME-RSTCR

Administrator Public

End User Public

Response

mode

Parameters

mode – 0 (do not use DHCP. Use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command), 1 (try to use
DHCP. If unavailable, use the IP address set by the factory or the

Response Triggers

Notes

To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the
NAME command. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if
available
Consult your network administrator for correct settings

K-Config Example

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command)

NET-GATE

NET-GATE?

#NET-GATESP

CR

#NET-GATE?CR

~nn @NET-GATESP

CR LF

ip_address – gateway IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

“#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001”,0x0D

NET-IP

NET-IP?

#NET-IPSP

CR

#NET-IP?CR

~nn @NET-IPSP

CR LF

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Consult your network administrator for correct settings

Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39:

“#NET-IP 192.168.001.039”,0x0D

11.3.27 NET-GATE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set gateway IP

Get: Get gateway IP

Response

ip_address

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

A network gateway connects the device via another network, possibly over the Internet. Be careful of
security problems. Consult your network administrator for correct settings.

K-Config Example

Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1:

11.3.28 NET-IP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description S ynta x

Set: Set IP address

Get: Get IP address

Response

ip_address

Parameters

ip_address – IP address, in the following format:

Response Triggers

Notes

Administrator Public

End User Public

ip_address

Administrator Public

End User Public

ip_address

K-Config Example

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-

NET-MAC?

#NET-MAC?CR

~nn @NET-MACSP

CR LF

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

“#NET-MAC?”,0x0D

Set:

NET-MASK

Administrator

Public

NET-MASK?

Set:

Set subnet mask

#NET-MASKSP net_maskCR

#NET-MASK?CR

~nn @NET-MASKSPnet_mask CR LF

The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network

Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0:

“#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D

11.3.29 NET-MAC

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Synta x

Set: - -

Get: Get MAC address

Response

mac_address

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

11.3.30 NET-MASK

Functions Permission Transparency

- -

End User Public

Get:

Description S ynta x

Get: Get subnet mask

Response

Parameters

net_mask − format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response Triggers

Consult your network administrator for correct settings

Notes

K-Config Example

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End User Public

PASS

PASS?

#PASSSP

CR

#PASS?SP login_levelCR

~nn @PASSSP

CR LF

login_level – level of login to set: User, Admin
The default password is an empty string

“#PASS Admin,33333”,0x0D

PORT-LOCK

Get:

PORT-LOCK?

End User

Public

#PORT-LOCK␠ PortNumber,LockState ␍

Get the port lock state
#PORT-LOCK?␠ PortNumber␍

~nn @PORT-LOCK␠

␍␊

PortNumber – port number: 1-n
LockState – 1 (lock), 0 (unlock)

Lock port 3.
“#PORT-LOCK 3, 1”,0x0D

11.3.31 PASS

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Synta x

Set: Set password for login level

Get: Get password for login level

Response

login_level,password

Parameters

password – password for the login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII chars.

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Set the password for the Admin protocol permission level to 33333:

11.3.32 PORT-LOCK

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Administrator Public

Administrator Public

login_level,password

End User Public

Description Syntax

Set: Set the port lock

Get:

Response

PortNumber,LockState

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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PORT-TYPE

PORT-TYPE?

#PORT-TYPE␠ PortNumber,PortType,PortName ␍

#PORT-TYPE?␠ PortNumber␍

~nn @PORT-TYPE␠

␍␊

PortNumber − Port number: 1-n

PortName − A string describing the port type

Change port 3 to relay and name it blinds:

“#PORT-TYPE 3,3,blinds”,0x0D

RELAY-STATE

RELAY-STATE?

#RELAY-STATE␠ RelayNumber,RelayState ␍

#RELAY-STATE?␠ RelayNumber␍

~nn @RELAY-STATE␠RelayNum,RelayState ␍␊

RelayNumber – relay number (1-2)
RelayState – relay state 0 (open), 1 (close)

Close relay 2:

“#RELAY-STATE 2, 1”,0x0D

11.3.33 PORT-TYPE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Change the port type

Get: Get the port type

Response

PortNumber,PortType,PortName

Parameters

PortType − 3 (Relay), 4 (IR), 5 (GPIO)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

11.3.34 RELAY-STATE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set relay state

Get: Get relay state

Response

End User Public

End User Public

End User Public

End User Public

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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-

PROT-VER?

#PROT-VER?CR

~nn @PROT-VERSP3000:

CR LF

version − XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

“#PROT-VER?”,0x0D

Set:

RESET

Administrator

Public

-

Set:

Reset device

#RESETCR

~nn @RESETSPOK CR LF

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.

“#RESET”,0x0D

11.3.35 PROT-VER

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Synta x

Set: - -

Get: Get device protocol version

Response

version

Parameter s

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

11.3.36 RESET

Functions Permission Transparency

- -

End User Public

Get:

Description Syntax

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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- -

SECUR

SECUR?

#SECURSP

CR

#SECUR?CR

~nn @SECURSP

CR LF

security_mode – 1 (On / enable security), 0 (Off / disable security)

SECUR

Enable the permission system.

“#SECUR 0”,0x0D

Get:

SN?

End User

Public

Get:

Get device serial number

#SN?CR

~nn @SNSP

CR LF

“#SN?”,0x0D

11.3.37 SECUR

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Start/stop security

Get: Get current security state

Response

security_mode

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

The permission system works only if security is enabled with the

K-Config Example

11.3.38 SN

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: - - -

Administrator Public

Not Secure Public

security_mode

command

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Response

serial_number

Parameters

serial_number – 11 decimal digits, factory assigned

Response Triggers

Notes

This device has a 14 digit serial number, only the last 11 digits are displayed

K-Config Example

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TIME

TIME?

#TIMESP day_of_week,date,timeCR

#TIME?CR

~nn @TIMESP

CR LF

day_of_week − one of: SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT

hh:mm:ss

The year must be 4 digits

“#TIME TUE,01-07-2015,09:45:00”,0x0D

11.3.39 TIME

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description S ynta x

Set: Set device time and date

Get: Get device time and date

Response

day_of_week,date,time

Parameters

date − format: DD-MM-YYYY
time − format:

Response Triggers

Notes

The device does not validate the day of week from the date
Time format − 24 hours
Date format − Day, Month, Year

K-Config Example

Set the time to 09:45, Tuesday, 01-July-2015:

Administrator Public

End User Public

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TIME-LOC

TIME-LOC?

#TIME-LOCSP

CR

#TIME-LOC?CR

~nn @TIME-LOCSP

CR LF

UTC_off − offset of device time from UTC/GMT (without daylight time correcti on)

If the time server is configured, device time calculates by adding UTC_off to UTC time (that it got from the

TIME command sets the device time without considering these settings

K-Config Example

“#TIME-LOC 2,0”,0x0D

11.3.40 TIME-LOC

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set local time offset from UTC/GMT

Get: Get local time offset from UTC/GMT

Response

UTC_off,DayLight

Parameters

DayLight − 0 (no daylight saving time), 1 (daylight saving time)

Response Triggers

Notes

time server) + 1 hour if daylight savings time is in effect

Set the time offset to GMT +2, standard time:

End User Public

End User Public

UTC_off,DayLight

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TIME-SRV

TIME-SRV?

#TIME-SRVSP

CR

#TIME-SRV?CR

~nn @TIME-SRVSP

CR LF

mode − 0 (OFF), 1 (ON)

− ON/OFF

Connect the device to a time server at a given IP address, acti vate and sync at 6AM:

“#TIME-SRV 1,xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,06”,0x0D

Get:

VERSION?

End User

Public

Set: - -

#VERSION?CR

~nn @VERSIONSPfirmware_version CR LF

XX.XX.XXXX

“#VERSION?”,0x0D

11.3.41 TIME-SRV

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set time server

Get: Get time server

Response

mode, time_server_IP, time_server_Sync_Hour,server_status

Parameters

time_server_IP − time server IP address
time_server_Sync_Hour − hour in day for time server sync

server_status

Response Triggers

Notes

This command is needed for setting UDP timeout for the current client list

K-Config Example

11.3.42 VERSION

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: - - -

Administrator Public

End User Public

mode,time_server_IP,time_server_Sync_Hour

Description Syntax

Get: Get firmware version number

Response

Parameters

firmware_version –

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version

P/N:

2900-300597

Rev:

1

SAFETY WARNING

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing

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