Kramer FC-7P Users Guide

P/N: 2900-300615 Rev 4 www.kramerAV.com

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

FC-7P
Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

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Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3

Defining FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 4
Performing Initial Configuration 6

Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 6
Setting Up an Ethernet Connection on the PC 7

Mounting FC-7P 8
Connecting FC-7P 9

Connecting via Ethernet 10

Using Embedded Web Pages 13

Browsing FC-7P Web Pages 13
Setting Device Name and Time Functions 15
Setting Communication Parameters 16
Setting GPIO Port Parameters 17
Setting Relay Port Status 20
Activating Security 21
Using the Logs Page 23
Kramer Information 24

Using FC-7P Operations 25

Resetting to Factory Default Settings 25
Upgrading Firmware 25

Technical Specifications 26
Default Parameters 27
Kramer Protocol 3000 28

Kramer Protocol 3000 – Syntax 29
Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 32
Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 33

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Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world
of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the
video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we
have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!

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-7P to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving 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-7P away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

Safety Instructions

Caution:

• This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.

• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating

specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.

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

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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.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay. FC-7P
is a compact GPIO/relay multi-function control gateway with PoE, 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-7P control gateway for
concurrent control of devices such as lights, shades and screens.

The FC-7P 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.

▪ Compact, designed for piggy-back installation, such as behind a TV or display, with

the ability to draw power from device USB port and Ethernet connectivity.

• 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.

• Power Options − USB, Power over Ethernet, optional PSU.

• PoE Support – According to IEEE 802.3af standard

• Size − DigiTOOLS™ − Mount 3 units side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional

RK-3T rack adapter.

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

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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-7P 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-7P.

Typical Applications

FC-7P is ideal for the following typical 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

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Defining FC-7P Ethernet Gateway

− GPIO/Relay

This section defines the FC-7P.

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

Feature

Function

Feature

1

LINK LED

Shows the Ethernet link is active

2

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

Indicate the transmission (output) status of port 1 and port 2:
When the port is set as GPIO Digital Out, the white LED indicates that
IO-P1 is active and the blue LED indicates that IO-P2 is active.
When the port is set as RELAY, the white LED indicates that Relay­P1 is active and the blue LED indicates that Relay-P2 is active.

3

MODE DIP-switches
(Port 1 and Port 2)

Switch up (off) for GPIO, switch down (on) for relay
The default setting is port 1 GPIO (up) and port 2 relay (down)

4

ON LED

Lights green when the unit is on

5

Port 1 I/O 3-pin
Terminal Block

Port 1 terminal block port connects to two GPIO ports or two relays

6

Port 2 I/O 3-pin
Terminal Block

Port 2 terminal block port connects to two GPIO ports or two relays

7

RESET Button

Press and hold while cycling the device power to reset to factory
default parameters

8

ID

Press to broadcast ID message for auto-discovery of the device

9

LAN/POE RJ-45
Connector

Connects to a PoE source (Power over Ethernet) for powering and an
IP client or other controller, either directly or via a LAN

10

SERVICE Mini USB
Connector

Connects to a USB power source for powering and to a PC for a local
firmware upgrade

11

5V DC Connector

For extra power resiliency, connect to the optional 5V DC power
supply, center pin positive. Not needed when the device is supplied
power by PoE or a USB power source

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FC-7P Function Table

Key:

• P1 / P2 – Port 1 / Port 2

• IO1 / IO2 – GPIO Port 1 / GPIO Port 2

• NO1/NO2 – Normally open Port 1 / Normally open Port 2

Port IO
Function

Terminal Block
Connections

IO Port
Default

TCP Default
Port [P1/P2]

Transmission
(Output)

Activity LEDs
P1-white P2-blue

Comment

G

P1

P2

GPIO

Ground

IO1

IO2

Digital In x
2

5000

ON when GPIO Digital
Out ports are active

GPIO Digital
out via Web

Relay

Common

NO1

NO2

Normally
Open x 2

5000

ON when Relay
ports are active

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Performing Initial Configuration

This chapter provides an overview of the initial configuration and basic operation of the FC-7P
and comprises:

• Configuring the FC-7P (see Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway −

GPIO/Relay on page 6)

• Configuring an Ethernet connection on the PC (see Setting Up an Ethernet Connection

on the PC on page 7)

Figure 3: Connecting the FC-7P for Initial Configuration

Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

The FC-7P is shipped from the factory with DHCP enabled (off by default) and a random IP
address. To connect the FC-7P on first installation, you must identify the IP address that was
automatically assigned to the FC-7P. To discover the IP address of FC-7P, use K-LAN

Configurator, available for download from our website at www.kramerav.com.

To browse the FC-7P 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-7P:

1. Connect the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the FC-7P to a PC, either directly or via a
LAN, (see Connecting via Ethernet on page 10).

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

Parameters on page 27), browse the General Info home page (see Figure 10).

3. Click Device Settings to browse to the Device Settings page, (see Figure 11).

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

5. Click Save Changes.

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6. Click Communication to browse to the Communication page, (see Figure 12).

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.

7. Enter the IP address, mask and gateway for static IP addressing and click Set. We
recommend that you set a meaningful host name.

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

Port Parameters on page 17). Here you can configure digital in, digital out and analog in

port 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 Setting Relay

Port Status on page 20). Here you can set the relays on or off.

12. If required, click Security (see Activating Security on page 21) 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).

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-7P configuration, as illustrated in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Configuring a Remote Connection

To switch ports on the FC-7P:

1. Select the required output Port using the + and – Port buttons.
The Data buttons flash and the selected output is displayed on the readout.

2. Select the required input Data connection using the + and – Data buttons.
The selected Data connection is displayed on the readout and the Take button flashes.

3. Press Take/Lock to save the selection.

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Mounting FC-7P

This section provides instructions for rack mounting FC-7P. Before installing in a rack, verify
that the environment is within the recommended range:

• Operation 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.

• FC-7P must be placed upright in the correct horizontal position.

Caution:

• Always mount FC-7P in a rack before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.

• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

• Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

To mount the FC-7P on a rack

Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/FC-7P)

To mount the FC-7P on a table or shelf

• Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

• Fasten a bracket on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat

surface.

For more information go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/FC-7P

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Connecting FC-7P

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

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

To connect the FC-7P 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 up to select GPIO.
Connect an input or output device, (for example, a sensor) to terminal block 1, pin P1 (or

P2), according to the connections shown in table below.

3. Set DIP-switch 2 down to select relay.
Connect a relay-controlled device, (for example, a projection screen) to terminal block 2,

according to the table below.

Port IO Function
Terminal Block Connections

G

P1

P2

GPIO

Ground

IO1

IO2

Relay

Common

NO1

NO2

4. If the FC-7P does not receive power from a PoE provider or 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).

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.

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Connecting via Ethernet

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

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port via a

Network Hub or Switch on page 12)

• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the

Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 12)

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.

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-7P 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-7P 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.

The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.

5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in

Figure 7 or Figure 8.

Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as
shown in Figure 9.

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.

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Figure 9: Internet Protocol Properties Window

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-7P to the Ethernet port on a network hub or
switch using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

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

To connect the GPIO port on the FC-7P 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)

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

To connect the relay port on the FC-7P 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

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Using Embedded Web Pages

The embedded Web UI can be used to remotely operate the FC-7P using a Web browser and
an Ethernet connection.

Before attempting to connect:

1. Perform the initial configuration in Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway −

GPIO/Relay on page 6 and connecting via Ethernet in Connecting via
Ethernet on page 10

2. Ensure that your browser is supported (see Technical Specifications on page 26)

Browsing FC-7P Web Pages

To browse the Web UI:

1. Open your Internet browser. Type the IP address of the device (see Configuring FC-7P

Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay on page 6) in the Address bar of your browser.

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

Figure 10.

The General Info page displays the following:

• Model Name

• Firmware version

• Device serial number

• Web UI version

Figure 10: General Info Page

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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.

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.

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

The following parameters are saved to the configuration file:

UI Page

Parameter

Device Settings (Figure 11)

Model Name
Time Zone
Daylight Savings Time mode
Use Time Server mode
Time Server Address
Sync Every Day time

Communication (Figure 12)

UDP Port
TCP Port

GPIO Port Settings (Figure 13)

GPIO Port
Trigger Type
Pull-up Resistor
Threshold VDC Range Min
Threshold VDC Range Max
Maximum Reported Steps

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Setting Device Name and Time Functions

The Device Settings page (Figure 11) 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

Figure 11: Device Settings Page

The FC-7P 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 11.

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-7P should synchronize with the Time Server.

5. Click Save Changes.

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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

The default IP address setting for the device is DHCP.

Figure 12: Communication Page

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

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Setting GPIO Port Parameters

GPIO ports are used to connect and control hardware devices to the FC-7P such as sensors,
switches and LED indicators that input and output digital signals and input analog signals.

Figure 13: 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)

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

The default parameter settings change depending on which trigger type is selected.

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:

Setting Digital In Trigger Parameters

Figure 14: 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.

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.

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Setting Digital Out Trigger Parameters

Figure 15: 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-7P.

When selecting the Digital Out trigger type, the warning popup shown in Figure 16 is
displayed.

Figure 16: Digital Out Selection Warning Popup

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.

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.

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Setting Analog In Trigger Parameters

Figure 17: 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.

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.

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 18: Relay Port Settings Page

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The relay ports have the following characteristics:

• Rated at 30V DC and 1A

• Default state of normally open

• 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 P3000 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.

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:

Activating Security

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

Figure 19: Security Page

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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 20.

Figure 20: Security Confirmation Popup

2. Click OK.
The Authentication Required popup is displayed as shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21: 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 22 is displayed.

Figure 22: Security Activated Page

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

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Using the Logs Page

The Logs page allows you to:

• View current logs

• Configure the logs

• Filter the logs

Figure 23: 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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Kramer Information

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

Figure 24: About Us Page

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Using FC-7P Operations

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

Resetting to 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.

Upgrading Firmware

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

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Technical Specifications

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, 350mA

Cooling

Convection ventilation

Environmental
Conditions

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

Regulatory Compliance

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit
Association)

Safety

CE

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE

General

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

0.18kg (0.4lbs) approx.

Shipping dimensions

15.7cm x 12cm x 8.7cm (6.2" x 4.7" x 3.4") W, D, H.

Shipping weight

0.82kg (1.76lbs) approx.

Accessories

Included

3ft USB cable, bracket set

Optional

PS-504 5V DC power adapter,
RK-3T 19“ rack adapter,
Cables – see www.kramerav.com/product/FC-7P

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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Default Parameters

The FC-7P 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-7-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 UI Access

User name:

Admin

Password:

Admin

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Kramer Protocol 3000

The FC-7P can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command
framing varies according to how you interface with the FC-7P.

• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:

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

• K-Touch Builder (Kramer software):

• 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-7P. 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.

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Kramer Protocol 3000 – Syntax

Host Message Format

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

#

Destination_id@

Message

CR

Simple Command

Command string with only one command without addressing:

Start

Body

Delimiter

#

Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…

CR

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

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Device Message Format

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

~

Sender_id@

Message

CR LF

Device Long Response

Echoing command:

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

~

Sender_id@

Command SP [Param1,Param2 …] result

CR LF

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

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.

A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe ( '|' )
character.

Message string
Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting

character and ends with a message closing 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.

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.

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.

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.

Maximum String Length

64 characters

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Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List

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

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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

Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands

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

#

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

#

End User

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Protocol handshaking

#CR

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@SPOKCR LF

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number
Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device

K-Config Example

“#”,0x0D

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BUILD-DATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

BUILD-DATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get device build date

#BUILD-DATE?CR

Response

~nn@BUILD-DATESPdateSPtimeCR LF

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

K-Config Example

“#BUILD-DATE?”,0x0D

COM-ROUTE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

–

–

–

Get:

COM-ROUTE?

End User

Internal

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set tunneling
port routing

#COM-ROUTE␠

COM_Num,portType,ETHPort,ETH_rep_en,TCP_keep_alive_timing␍

Get:

Get tunneling
port routing

#COM-ROUTE?␠ COM_Num␍

Response

~nn@COM-ROUTE␠COM_Num,portType,ETHPort,ETH_rep_en,TCP_keep_alive_timing␍␊

Parameters

COM_Num – machine dependent
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
TCP client ("/0")

Response Triggers

Notes

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.

K-Config Example

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

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COM-ROUTE-ADD

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

COM-ROUTE-ADD

Administrator

Internal

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Add a communication route tunnel
connection

#COM-ROUTE-ADD␠

ComNum,PortType,EthPort,EthRepEn,Timeout␍

Get:

-

-

Response

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

Parameters

COMNum – machine dependent
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)
Timeout – Keep alive timeout in seconds (1 to 3600)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

COM-ROUTE-REMOVE

Administrator

Internal

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Remove a communication route tunnel connection

#COM-ROUTE-REMOVE␠ ComNum␍

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@COM-ROUTE-REMOVE␠ComNum␍␊

Parameters

ComNum – machine dependent

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Remove comm port 1.

“#COM-ROUTE-REMOVE 1”,0x0D

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DEL

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

DEL

Administrator

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Delete file

#DELSPfile_nameCR

Get:

Response

~nn@DELSPfile_nameCR

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

Delete a file named “test”.

“DEL test”,0x0D

DIR

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

DIR

Administrator

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

List files in device

#DIRCR

Get:

-

-

Response

Multi-line:

~nn@DIRCR LF
file_nameTAB file_sizeSPbytes,SPID:SPfile_idCR LF
TABfree_sizeSPbytes.CR LF

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

K-Config Example

“DIR”,0x0D

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ETH-PORT

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

ETH-PORT

Administrator

Public

Get:

ETH-PORT?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORTSPportType,ETHPortCR

Get:

Get Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORT?SPportTypeCR

Response

~nn@ETH-PORTSPportType,ETHPortCR LF

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

Set ETH port 1 to UDP.

“ETH-PORT 2,1”,0x0D

ETH-TUNNEL

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

ETH-TUNNEL?

Administrator

Internal

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get parameters for an open tunnel

#ETH-TUNNEL?␠ TunnelId␍

Response

~nn@ETH-TUNNEL␠

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

Parameters

TunnelId – tunnel ID number: 1-64 (depends on number of tunnel connections), * (all tunnel
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)
Wired – 1 (wired connection), 0 (not wired connection)

Response Triggers

Notes

The response displays each tunnel in a separate line.

K-Config Example

“ETH-TUNNEL? 1”,0x0D

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FACTORY

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

FACTORY

End User

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device to factory default configuration

#FACTORYCR

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time.
Your device may require powering off and powering on for the changes to take effect.

K-Config Example

“#FACTORY”,0x0D

FORMAT

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

FORMAT

Administrator

Public

Get:

-

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Format file system

#FORMATCR

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@FORMATSPOKCR LF

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Response could take several seconds until formatting completes

K-Config Example

“#FORMAT”,0x0D

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FS-FREE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

-

-

-

Get:

FS-FREE?

Administrator

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get file system free space

#FS-FREE?CR

Response

~nn@FS_FREESPfree_sizeCR LF

Parameters

free_size – free size in device file system in bytes

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

“#FS-FREE?”,0x0D

GET

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

-

- - Get:

GET

Administrator

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get file

#GETSPfile_nameCR

Response

Multi-line:

~nn@GETSPfile_name,file_sizeSPREADYCR LF
contents
~nn@GETSPfile_nameSPOKCR LF

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

K-Config Example

Get a file named “test”.
“#GET test”,0x0D

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GPIO-CFG

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

GPIO-CFG

End User

Public

Get:

GPIO-CFG?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set HW GPIO configuration

#GPIO-CFG␠

HwGpioNumber,HwGpioType,HwGpioDir,Pullup␍

Get:

Get HW GPIO configuration

#GPIO-CFG␠ HwGpioNumber␍

Response

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

Parameters

HwGpioNum – hardware GPIO number: 1-n
HwGpioType – hardware GPIO type: 0(analog), 1(digital)
HwGpioDir – hardware GPIO direction: 0 (input), 1 (output)
Pullup – enable/disable pull-up: 0 (disable), 1 (enable)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Configure GPIO 2 to analog input with pullup disabled:

“#GPIO-CFG 2,0,0,0”,0x0D

GPIO-STATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

GPIO-STATE

End User

Public

Get:

GPIO-STATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set HW GPIO state

#GPIO-STATE␠ HwGpioNumber,HwGpioState␍

Get:

Get HW GPIO state

#GPIO-STATE␠ HwGpioNumber␍

Response

~nn@GPIO-STATE␠HwGpioNum,HwGpioState␍␊

Parameters

HwGpioNumber – hardware GPIO number: 1-n
HwGpioState – hardware GPIO state (see note below)

Response Triggers

Notes

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

In analog mode the answer is 0 to 100

K-Config Example

Configure GPIO 2 to low state:

“#GPIO-STATE 2,0”,0x0D

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GPIO-STEP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

GPIO-STEP

End User

Public

Get:

GPIO-STEP?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set HW GPIO step

#GPIO-STEP␠ HwGpioNumber,Step␍

Get:

Get HW GPIO step

#GPIO-STEP␠ HwGpioNumber␍

Response

~nn@GPIO-STEP␠HwGpioNumber,NumOfStep,CurrentStep ␍␊

Parameters

HwGpioNumber – HW GPIO number: 1-n
NumOfStep – the configuration step (see note below)
CurrentStep – the actual step depending on the measured voltage

Response Triggers

Notes

In digital mode the response is 2
In analog mode the response is 1 to 100
In other modes an error is returned

K-Config Example

Set GPIO 2 step 1 to 50:

“#GPIO-STEP 2,1,50”,0x0D

GPIO-THR

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

GPIO-THR

End User

Public

Get:

GPIO-THR?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set HW GPIO voltage levels

#GPIO-THR␠ HwGpioNumber,LowLevel,HighLevel␍

Get:

Get HW GPIO voltage levels

#GPIO-THR?␠ HwGpioNumber␍

Response

~nn@GPIO-THR␠HwGpioNumber,LowLevel,HighLevel␍␊

Parameters

HwGpioNumber – hardware GPIO number: 1-n
LowLevel – voltage 500 to 28000 millivolts
HighLevel – voltage 2000 to 30000 millivolts

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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

“#GPIO-THR 1,600,15000”,0x0D

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GPIO-VOLT

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

GPIO-VOLT?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get voltage levels of HW GPIO

#GPIO-VOLT?␠ HwGpioNumber␍

Response

~nn@GPIO-VOLT␠HwGpioNumber,Voltage␍␊

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

This command is not available in digital out mode

K-Config Example

“#GPIO-VOLT? 1”,0x0D

HELP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

HELP

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get command list or help for specific command

1. #HELPCR

2. #HELPSPCOMMAND_NAMECR

Response

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

command...CR LF

2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELPSPcommand:CR LFdescriptionCR LFUSAGE:usageCR LF

Parameters

COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command

Response Triggers

Notes

To get help for a specific command use: HELPSPCOMMAND_NAMECR LF

K-Config Example

“#HELP”,0x0D

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LOGIN

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

LOGIN

Not Secure

Public

Get:

LOGIN?

Not Secure

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set protocol permission

#LOGINSPlogin_level,passwordCR

Get:

Get current protocol permission level

#LOGIN?CR

Response

Set: ~nn@LOGINSPlogin_level,passwordSPOKCR LF
or

~nn@LOGINSPERRSP004CR LF (if bad password entered)
Get: ~nn@LOGINSPlogin_levelCR LF

Parameters

login_level – level of permissions required: User, Admin
password – predefined password (by PASS command). Default password is an empty string

Response Triggers

Notes

When the permission system is enabled, LOGIN enables running commands with the User or
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
enable the permission system in order to use the device

K-Config Example

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

LOGOUT

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

LOGOUT

Not Secure

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Cancel current permission level

#LOGOUTCR

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@LOGOUTSPOKCR LF

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

Logs out from User or Administrator permission levels

K-Config Example

“#LOGOUT”,0x0D

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MACH-NUM

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

MACH-NUM

End User

Public

Get:

-

-

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set machine number (device ID)

#MACH-NUMSPmachine_numberCR

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@MACH-NUMSPmachine_numberCR LF

Parameters

machine_number – New machine number

Response Triggers

Notes

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

K-Config Example

“#MACH-NUM 4”,0x0D

MODEL

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

MODEL?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get device model

#MODEL?CR

Response

~nn@MODELSPmodel_nameCR LF

Parameters

model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

Response Triggers

Notes

This command identifies equipment connected to Step-in master products and notifies of identity changes
to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer REMOTE-INFO requests

K-Config Example

“#MODEL?”,0x0D

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NAME

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NAME

Administrator

Public

Get:

NAME?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set machine (DNS) name

#NAMESPmachine_nameCR

Get:

Get machine (DNS) name

#NAME?CR

Response

Set: ~nn@NAMESPmachine_nameCR LF
Get: ~nn@NAME?SPmachine_nameCR LF

Parameters

machine_name - string of up to 15 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)

K-Config Example

Set machine name to FC-7P-4321:

“#NAME FC-7P-4321”,0x0D

NAME-RST

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NAME-RST

Administrator

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset machine (DNS) name to factory default

#NAME-RSTCR

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@NAME-RSTSPOKCR LF

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

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

K-Config Example

“#NAME-RST”,0x0D

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NET-DHCP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-DHCP

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-DHCP?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set DHCP mode

#NET-DHCPSPmodeCR

Get:

Get DHCP mode

#NET-DHCP?CR

Response

~nn@NET-DHCPSPmodeCR LF

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 NET-IP command)

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

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

Enable DHCP mode, if available:
“#NET-DHCP 1”,0x0D

NET-GATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-GATE

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-GATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set gateway IP

#NET-GATESPip_addressCR

Get:

Get gateway IP

#NET-GATE?CR

Response

~nn@NET-GATESPip_addressCR LF

Parameters

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

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:
“#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001”,0x0D

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NET-IP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-IP

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-IP?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set IP address

#NET-IPSPip_addressCR

Get:

Get IP address

#NET-IP?CR

Response

~nn@NET-IPSPip_addressCR LF

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

Consult your network administrator for correct settings

K-Config Example

Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39:
“#NET-IP 192.168.001.039”,0x0D

NET-MAC

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

NET-MAC?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get MAC address

#NET-MAC?CR

Response

~nn@NET-MACSPmac_addressCR LF

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

“#NET-MAC?”,0x0D

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NET-MASK

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-MASK

Administrator

Public

Get:

NET-MASK?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set subnet mask

#NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR

Get:

Get subnet mask

#NET-MASK?CR

Response

~nn@NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR LF

Parameters

net_mask – format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response Triggers

The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network
Consult your network administrator for correct settings

Notes

K-Config Example

Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0:
“#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D

PASS

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

PASS

Administrator

Public

Get:

PASS?

Administrator

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set password for login level

#PASSSPlogin_level,passwordCR

Get:

Get password for login level

#PASS?SPlogin_levelCR

Response

~nn@PASSSPlogin_level,passwordCR LF

Parameters

login_level – level of login to set: User, Admin
password – password for the login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII chars.

Response Triggers

Notes

The default password is an empty string

K-Config Example

Set the password for the Admin protocol permission level to 33333:
“#PASS Admin,33333”,0x0D

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PORT-LOCK

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

PORT-LOCK

End User

Public

Get:

PORT-LOCK?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set the port lock

#PORT-LOCK␠ PortNumber,LockState␍

Get:

Get the port lock state

#PORT-LOCK?␠ PortNumber␍

Response

~nn@PORT-LOCK␠PortNumber,LockState␍␊

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Lock port 3:
“#PORT-LOCK 3, 1”,0x0D

PORT-TYPE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

PORT-TYPE

End User

Public

Get:

PORT-TYPE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Change the port type

#PORT-TYPE␠ PortNumber,PortType,PortName␍

Get:

Get the port type

#PORT-TYPE?␠ PortNumber␍

Response

~nn@PORT-TYPE␠PortNumber,PortType,PortName␍␊

Parameters

PortNumber – Port number: 1-n
PortType – 3 (Relay), 4 (IR), 5 (GPIO)
PortName – A string describing the port type

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Change port 3 to relay and name it blinds:

“#PORT-TYPE 3,3,blinds”,0x0D

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RELAY-STATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

RELAY-STATE

End User

Public

Get:

RELAY-STATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set relay state

#RELAY-STATE␠ RelayNumber,RelayState␍

Get:

Get relay state

#RELAY-STATE?␠ RelayNumber␍

Response

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

Parameters

RelayNumber – relay number: 1-4
RelayState – relay state 0 (open), 1 (close)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Close relay 2:

“#RELAY-STATE 2,1”,0x0D

PROT-VER

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

PROT-VER?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get device protocol version

#PROT-VER?CR

Response

~nn@PROT-VERSP3000:versionCR LF

Parameters

version – XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

“#PROT-VER?”,0x0D

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RESET

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

RESET

Administrator

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device

#RESETCR

Get:

-

-

Response

~nn@RESETSPOKCR LF

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.

K-Config Example

“#RESET”,0x0D

SECUR

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

SECUR

Administrator

Public

Get:

SECUR?

Not Secure

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Start/stop security

#SECURSPsecurity_modeCR

Get:

Get current security state

#SECUR?CR

Response

~nn@SECURSPsecurity_modeCR LF

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

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

K-Config Example

Enable the permission system:
“#SECUR 0”,0x0D

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SN

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

SN?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get device serial number

#SN?CR

Response

~nn@SNSPserial_numberCR LF

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

“#SN?”,0x0D

TIME

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

TIME

Administrator

Public

Get:

TIME?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set device time and date

#TIMESPday_of_week,date,timeCR

Get:

Get device time and date

#TIME?CR

Response

~nn@TIMESPday_of_week,date,timeCR LF

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

K-Config Example

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

“#TIME TUE,01-07-2015,09:45:00”,0x0D

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TIME-LOC

Functions

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-LOCSPUTC_off,DayLightCR

Get:

Get local time offset from UTC/GMT

#TIME-LOC?CR

Response

~nn@TIME-LOCSPUTC_off,DayLightCR LF

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

K-Config Example

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

“#TIME-LOC 2,0”,0x0D

TIME-SRV

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

TIME-SRV

Administrator

Public

Get:

TIME-SRV?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set time server

#TIME-SRVSP
mode,time_server_IP,time_server_Sync_Hour,CR

Get:

Get time server

#TIME-SRV?CR

Response

~nn@TIME-SRVSPmode, time_server_IP, time_server_Sync_Hour,server_statusCR LF

Parameters

mode – 0 (OFF), 1 (ON)
time_server_IP – time server IP address
time_server_Sync_Hour – hour in day for time server sync
server_status – ON/OFF

Response Triggers

Notes

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

K-Config Example

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

“#TIME-SRV 1,xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,06”,0x0D

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VERSION

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

VERSION?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

-

-

Get:

Get firmware version number

#VERSION?CR

Response

~nn@VERSIONSPfirmware_versionCR LF

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

“#VERSION?”,0x0D

The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics Inc. (“Kramer Electronics”) for this product are limited to the terms set forth below:

What is Covered

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.

What is Not Covered

This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use or
maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to the carrier),
lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or
removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics
to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship of this product. This limited warranty does not
cover cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.
Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the technology
and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology
with which the product may be used.

How Long this Coverage Lasts

The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions:

1. All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year warranty for
firmware and software updates; all Kramer VIA accessories, adapters, tags, and dongles are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty.

2. Kramer fiber optic cables, adapter-size fiber optic extenders, pluggable optical modules, active cables, cable retractors, ring mounted adapters, portable
power chargers, Kramer speakers, and Kramer touch panels are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty. Kramer 7-inch touch panels purchased
on or after April 1st, 2020 are covered by a standard two (2) year warranty.

3. All Kramer Calibre products, all Kramer Minicom digital signage products, all HighSecLabs products, all streaming, and all wireless products are
covered by a standard three (3) year warranty.

4. All Sierra Video MultiViewers are covered by a standard five (5) year warranty.

5. Sierra switchers & control panels are covered by a standard seven (7) year warranty (excluding power supplies and fans that are covered for three (3)
years).

6. K-Touch software is covered by a standard one (1) year warranty for software updates.

7. All Kramer passive cables are covered by a lifetime warranty.

Who is Covered

Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of
this product.

What Kramer Electronics Will Do

Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under
this limited warranty:

1. Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to
complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return
this product once the repair is complete.

2. Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as
the original product. If a direct or similar replacement product is supplied, the original product’s end warranty date remains unchanged and is
transferred to the replacement product.

3. Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this
limited warranty.

What Kramer Electronics Will Not Do Under This Limited Warranty

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics
products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume
all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re-installation of this product from or
into any installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any
programming required for a specific installation of this product.

How to Obtain a Remedy Under This Limited Warranty

To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the
Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers, visit our web
site at www.kramerav.com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you.
In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics
reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be required (RMA number).
You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product.
If it is decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics, this product should be properly packed, preferably in the original carton, for
shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused.

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This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by Kramer
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