USER MANUAL
MODEL:
Kramer Maestro
Complete Room Automation
P/N: 2900-301034 Rev 3 www.KramerAV.com
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Kramer Maestro – Contents
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Contents
Introduction 2
Overview 2
Using Kramer Maestro Version 1.0 3
Configuring Ports 3
Creating Commands 4
Using a Command Database 5
Creating Actions 9
Setting a Trigger 11
Configuration Example 12
Using Kramer Maestro Version 1.5 19
Setting the Port Parameters 19
Adding and Configuring Actions 22
Creating Scripts 36
Configuring the Trigger 40
Room Automation Example 43
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Kramer Maestro – Introduction
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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!
Overview
Kramer Maestro is a powerful software tool that enables you to configure trigger-based room
element automation scenarios without the need for complicated programming. Choose prepared
commands from a database, drag and drop the commands to form actions and execute the actions
with predefined triggers. By minimizing user intervention, Kramer Maestro room automation saves
meeting prep time and minimizes human error before presentations.
Different Kramer products may support different versions of Kramer Maestro. Visit the product
pages on our website at www.kramerav.com
supported by your product.
Multiple versions of Kramer Maestro are available. Learn more about:
• Using Kramer Maestro Version 1.0 on page 3
• Using Kramer Maestro Version 1.5 on page 19).
to see if and which version of Kramer Maestro is
).
New in Version 1.5
• Schedule-based Trigger – Schedule events and actions based on the time of the day. For
example: turn on the light and projector during work hours and turn them off after work hours.
• Script Execution – Create and run a sequence of actions when a trigger event is detected.
• Support for additional ports, commands, actions, and trigger types.
Version 1.0
• Powerful Room Automation – Enables you to fully automate all your meeting room elements.
• Dynamic Device Driver Database – Enables easily configuring lights, shades, devices and
more t o be activated by specific triggers.
• Extensive Range of Triggers – Including input/output connectivity, routing, and button
pressing.
• Supports a Variety of Control Formats – Including RS-232, Ethernet, GPI/O, relay, and IR.
• Easy to Configure and Manage – Intuitive and user-friendly browser-based user interface.
Kramer Maestro can also be managed using Kramer Network, a powerful enterprise
management platform for remotely managing and monitoring AV installations.
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Using Kramer Ma est r o Version 1.0
Kramer Maestro Version 1.0 enables configuring automation scenarios in a simple 4-step
process:
1. Configuring Ports on page 3
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2. Creating Commands on page 4.
3. Creating Actions on page 9.
4. Setting a Trigger on page 11.
The process described in this section is based on the DIP-31M and may slightly vary in other
devices. To see an example scenario that shows the whole process, see Configuration Example
on page 12.
Configuring Ports
The first step in defining a trigger-bas ed room element automation scenario is to configure the
ports used to control specific room devices, such as a projector.
Creating a New Port
To create a new port:
1. In the Ports section, click .
A new port is displayed in the Editor:
2. In the Editor, name the port with an easily recognizable name such as, RS232_Projector.
3. Define properties by clicking the drop-down boxes and selecting or inserting the correct
values:
For RS-232 select baud rate, stop bits, parity and data bits (Figure 1
For Ethernet select Type TCP/UDP, IP address and port number (Figure 2).
Figure 1: Configuring an RS-232 Port
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Figure 2: Configuring an Ethernet Port
4. Click Save All.
The new port is created
Editing a Port
To edit a port:
1. In the Ports section, click a port. The port information is displayed in the Editor (Figure 2
2. Edit the port information as necessary and click Save All.
Creating Commands
The second step in defining a trigger-based room element automation scenario is to create a group
of commands that perform the automation activities. You can add commands manually by entering
command code data or use ready-made commands from a database.
To create a command:
1. In the Commands section, click .
A new command opens in the Editor.
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Figure 3: Creating a Command
2. Name the command using an easily recognizable name such as, Input_HDMI_1.
3. Manually enter a command in the Data box.
Or
Enter Protocol 3000 or custom device-specific commands.
Or
Choose from a wide selection of prepared Kramer and non-Kramer commands from the
database (see Using a Command Database on page 5
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4. Optionally, test the new command: Specify the port to which the command is sent (choose
from the drop-down box) and click Test.
5. Click Save All.
The new command is created.
Using a Command Database
Maestro uses a command database to easily and quickly choose prepared commands with correct
syntax. You must connect to the database to use it. Download and install K-Config version
3.5.17.0 and above that includes the drivers needed to access the database.
Find K-Config at k.kramerav.com/support/downloads.asp
Connecting to a Command Database
To connect to a command database:
1. In the Editor section, click .
The following screen appears:
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Close
Figure 4: Entering a Command Database
2. Enter the IP address of the computer on which the database is installed.
Figure 5: Connecting to a Command Database
When the server is found, the database automatically connects and the DB status indicator
lights green. If a server is not found, the status indicator does not light green. Try another
address or click
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3. Click Close.
Selecting Commands from the Database
Before you can use commands from a database, you must connect to it (see Connecting to a
Command Database on page 5).
To select commands from the database:
1. In the Editor section, click Search on DB.
The Find Command on Kramer Network Server window appears:
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Figure 6: Find Command on Kramer Network Server Window
2. Click each drop-down box and select from the list of a vendors, types, models and revisions –
if the revision is not known, select Revision A.
When all search parameters are complete, a list of available commands appears:
Figure 7: Device-Specific Commands Available in the Database
3. Double-click a command.
The command appears in the Commands and Editor sections:
Figure 8: Adding a Command from the Database
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Searching for a Command in the Database
If you are unsure of the exact command you need, you can search for commands in the database,
by vendor, type, model, and/or revision. You can also limit the number of displayed search results.
To search for a command in the database:
1. Check the Free Search check-box.
2. Select values in any or all fields and set the maximum number of commands to display in the
Search Limit field.
3. Click Search.
The search results are displayed:
Figure 9: Free Searching in the Database
4. Double-click a command to select it or click Clear and enter new search criteria.
Adding a Wake on LAN Command
Wake on LAN (WOL) commands can be used for turning on sleeping devices.
To add a WOL command:
1. In the Commands section, click .
A new WOL command opens in the Commands section:
Figure 10: Adding a Wake on LAN Command
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2. In the Editor section, name the command using an easily recognizable name.
3. Enter the MAC address of the device that receives the WOL command.
4. Select the port that connects to the device.
5. Click Save All.
The new WOL command is created.
Creating Actions
The third step in defining a trigger-based room element automation scenario is to create an action.
An action is a group of commands that is operated according to a trigger. The commands created
in the previous steps listed in the Commands section can be dragged and dropped to the Editor
section to form the action macro.
To create an action:
1. In the Actions section, click .
A new action is opened in the Editor:
Figure 11: Dragging a Command to an Action
2. In the Editor section, name the action using an easily recognizable name such as,
Mute_Audio.
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3. Drag individual commands from the Commands section to the Macro box. You can change
the order of the commands by dragging them up or down in the box:
4. Optionally, click and set the delay time between commands (from 0 to 999 seconds):
Figure 12: Adding a Delay
When defining an action triggered by the Power On trigger, we recommend preceding the
action with a short delay.
5. Optionally, test the new command: Specify the port to which the command is sent (choose
from the drop-down box) and click Test.
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Trigger Name
Description
HDMI1 On
When the 1st HDMI input is connected
HDMI1 Off
When the 1st HDMI input is disconnected
HDMI2 On
When the 2nd HDMI input is connected
HDMI2 Off
When the 2nd HDMI input is disconnected
VGA On
When the VGA input is connected
VGA Off
When the VGA input is disconnected
First On
When the first input is connected
Last Off
When the last input is disconnected
5V On (Input
detected)
When input activity is detected
5V Off
(No input detected)
After the "delay power off" timeout period has expired (default 900 seconds) following no
input activity
Step In
When a Step-in master makes this device the active input
Power On
When the device is powered on
Figure 13: Testing an Action Command
6. Click Save All.
The new action is created.
Setting a Trigger
The fourth and final step in defining a trigger-based room element automation scenario is to specify
a trigger. Triggers are the events that cause actions (lists of commands) to run. Select a trigger
and associate it with a previously defined action.
The following triggers are available:
When defining an action triggered by the Power On trigger, we recommend preceding the
action with a short delay.
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When a trig
condition becomes active. When the trigger is disabled, none of the specified actions take
place, even if the trigger becomes active.
To set a trigger:
1. In the Triggers section, click a trigger.
The trigger opens in the Editor.
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Figure 14: Setting a Trigger
2. In the Action to run dropdown box, select an action to associate to the trigger.
3. Click Enabled or Disabled.
ger is enabled, all the commands in the specified action run when the trigger
4. Click Save All.
The trigger is defined.
Configuration Example
This section provides an example for how to configure the following typical scenario:
A meeting room is frequently used for presentations and the customer wants to automate the
meeting room elements at the beginning (and ending) of the presentation upon connecting the
presenter’s laptop, as follows:
• Lower the screen.
• Close the room shades.
• Turn the projector on.
• Turn the room lights off.
To accomplish this, the customer has installed the following Kramer equipment in the meeting
room:
• DIP-31M – Automatic Video Switcher controls the room
• FC-7 – LAN Gateway controls relay-activated blinds and the projection screen
• RB-6 – 6-Channel Power Controller controls power to the lighting system
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In addition, the meeting room also contains:
• A Barco projec tor.
• A relay activated, motorized projection screen.
• Relay activated, motorized room blinds.
• A room l ighting system.
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Figure 15
illustrates the room setup and connections.
Figure 15: Example Room Control Scenario
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Configuring the Ports
Click to open each new port. Each port has a descriptive name and is configured as follows:
• The RS-232 port named Projector controls a Barco projector.
• The Ethernet port named Screen/Blinds connects to a Kramer FC-7 (IP address:
192.168.1.1:5000) that operates two relays to control the screen and blinds.
• The Ethernet port named Lights connects to a Kramer RB-6 (IP address: 192.168.1.5:5000)
that powers the lights on port 4.
Figure 16: Configuring the Lights Ethernet Port
Creating Commands
Click to open each new command. Each command has a descriptive name and is configured as
follows:
The Screen Down and Close Blinds commands operate the screen (relay 2) and blinds (relay 1)
over the FC-7 (see Figure 15
commands was manually entered and not chosen from the database.
) using the Protocol 3000 RELAY-STATE command. The data for the
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To use the command database, make sure the correct version of database is installed. To
connect, enter the IP of the host computer (see
on page
5
Note the
Figure 17: Screen Down Command in Protocol 3000
The Projector and Lights commands were taken from the database.
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Connecting to a Command Database
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Power : On is the default command name that turns on a Barco projector. The device-specific
command was selected from the command database.
Figure 18: Barco Projector Command List
Double-click the command to add it to the list.
device name in the lower-right corner of the Editor window.
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Figure 19: Projector On Command
Out_4_OFF is the default command name that RB-6 uses to turn off the room lights. As shown in
Figure 15
, the lighting system is connected to output 4.
Figure 20: RB-6 Command List
Here, the command name Out_4_OFF was changed to Lights Off.
Figure 21: Lights Off Command
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Creating Actions
Click to open a new action. Start Show is the descriptive name and is configured as follows:
• Populate the macro by clicking and dragging commands from the command list to the Editor.
The commands run in the order they appear in the action list.
• To change the order, click the command and drag it to a new position in the list.
• To enter a delay between commands, click the clock icon and adjust the delay time.
• Commands and ports can be changed by selecting a different item in the drop-down boxes of
the command.
Figure 22: Adding a Delay to the Action Command List
Specifying a Trigger
• Click a trigger from the trigger list.
• Select the Action to run from the drop-down box in the Editor.
• Enable or disable the trigger in the status box.
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Figure 23: Specifying a Trigger for the Action
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Using Kramer Maest r o Version 1.5
Kramer Maestro Version 1.5 enables configuring automation scenarios in a simple 4-step
process:
1. Setting the Port Parameters on page 19
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2. Adding and Configuring Actions on page 22.
3. Creating Scripts on page 36.
4. Configuring the Trigger on page 40.
The process described in this section is based on the VS-622DT and may slightly vary in other
devices. To see an example scenario that shows the whole process, see
Room Automation
Example on page 43.
Setting the Port Parameters
Configure the physical ports that are connected to devices that you want to control. There are
different types of ports in the Ports list, each with its specific parameters.
VS-622DT ports are listed in the Ports list. You can add additional peripheral device
The following example shows how to configure the RS-232 port.
-in list.
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To configure the RS-232 port:
1. Click Automation to access the Room Automation configuration tab.
2. Click Ports.
The Ports list area opens:
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Figure 24: Automation Page – Maestro, Ports List
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3. Click the port that is connected to a device you want to control. For example, click the
RS232 1 line.
The Port configuration area displays the RS-232 port parameters.
Figure 25: Maestro – Port Configuration
The Room Automation page includes two Cancel buttons: the lower Cancel button (in the
configuration area) cancels the changes you made in the specific list. The top Cancel button
cancels all the changes since the last save, in all lists.
4. In the Port area, you can:
Change the port Name.
Adjust the port Properties (e.g., Baud Rate, Stop Bits, and so on).
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5. In the Ports list you can:
Click to add a peripheral device port.
Figure 26: Maestro – Adding a New Port
Click to duplicate a peripheral device port (and then change its name and other
parameters).
You can add an additional peripheral device port or duplicate an existing port.
Click to delete a peripheral device port.
6. Click Save All.
Adding and Configuring Actions
The Action list includes several basic built-in actions. These actions can be used as-is or can be
modified or deleted. You can:
Select an action from the list, view its details and, if needed, change them.
Click to duplicate an action in the list (and then change its parameters).
Click to delete an action.
Click to create a new action (and enter all its parameters).
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To access the Actions list:
1. Click Automation to access the room automation configuration tab.
2. Click Actions.
The Actions list area opens:
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Figure 27: Maestro – Act ions List
To view a built-i n action:
1. Select the action from the Actions list.
Figure 28: Maestro –Action Configuration
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Action Type:
Displays the type of actions available for the device: General Command,
Description:
Describes the action type.
Name:
View or change the command name.
Search on DB
Click to access Kramer/non-Kramer commands from the database. See
DB Command:
Indicates whether the source of the command is from the database.
Comment:
Add a comment that better explains the command.
Data:
Displays the command syntax and, if required, lets you easily modify it. Use
Test:
Select the testing method via one of the ports that pass RS-232 signals, (for
HDBT out or tested internally by routing an input to an output on the device.
Cancel:
Within the Action configuration area, click to cancel a change to this specific
Click to immediately create a script from the selected action.
The Action details appear to the right:
Wake on LAN, Relay, GPIO, Infrared and P3K Alert.
Note that different devices have different port types and therefore different
action types, accordingly.
Using the Database on pa ge 32.
the shortcuts on the top right-side of the Data text box to easily
add hex information to the command.
If req uir ed, replace FF with other characters and click HEX to have them
repeated in the Data text box. Click CR for carriage return.
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example, RS-232 1, HDBT Out 1) or select Internal to test the command
internally via the device or any other port that fits the action being built.
For example, a routing command can be sent to a peripheral device via
action.
:
The Scripts list opens and you can modify it as needed. See Creating a
Script from a Selected Action on page 35.
Adding a New Action
An action can be added in one of the following ways:
Click to create a new action (and enter all its parameters).
Click to duplicate an action in the list (and then change its parameters).
The following example shows how to add a new action. In the same way you can change the
action details after duplicating an existing command.
When defining an action triggered by the Power On trigger, we recommend preceding the
action with a short delay.
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To add a new action:
1. Click .
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Figure 29: Maestro – Adding a New Action
2. Select the Action Type from the drop-down list, according to the type of trigger, port or
command you want to use.
The command description appears below.
Each Action Type requires different details.
3. Type the Command name.
4. Type a comment describing the command in more detail.
5. Fill in the details per Action Type and then test it:
General Command Action on page 26
.
Wake on LAN Action on page 26.
Relay Action on page 27.
GPI/O Action on page 28.
Infrared Action on page 30.
P3K Alert Action on page 30.
Entering a Command Manually on page 31.
Using the Database on page 32.
Creating a Script from a Selected Action on page 35.
6. Click:
Save All on the top right to save all your changes or
Click Cancel on the lower part of the Action configuration area to cancel the current
action.
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New actions appear italic before saving them to the Action list.
General Command Action
A General command is any type of command for any type of device.
To add a General Command:
1. Select the General Command Action Type from the drop-down list.
2. Enter the Action Name, for example, Power On. The command name is added to the Actions
list.
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Figure 30: Maestro – Adding a General Command Action
3. Enter the command to the Data text box in any of the following ways:
Entering a Command Manually on page 31
.
Using the Database on page 31.
Changing an existing command after duplicating a command.
4. Select a port from the drop-down list and click Test.
The command is tested via the port to which the peripheral device is connected (for example
a projector that is connected to the RS-232 port) or, if it is an internal command, test
internally.
Wake on LAN Action
Wake on LAN wakes (from the sleep state) a designated device which supports WOL such as the
Kramer VIA).
To add a Wake ON LAN Command:
1. Select the Wake on LAN Action Type from the drop-down list.
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2. Enter the Action Name, for example, Wake Display. The Command name is added to the
Actions list.
3. Add the MAC address of the device that will receive the WOL action.
Figure 31: Maestro – Adding a Wake on LAN Action
New actions appear italic before saving them to the Action list.
4. Select a WOL channel from the drop-down list and click Test.
5. Click Save All.
Relay Action
The relay can turn a switch on or off.
To add a Relay Command:
1. Select the Relay Action Type from the drop-down list.
2. Enter the Action Name, for example, Lights On. The command name is added to the Actions
list.
3. Select the status of the relay (Open or Close).
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Figure 32: Maestro – Adding a Relay Action
New actions appear italic before saving them to the Action list.
4. Select a device relay port from the drop-down list and click Test.
5. Click Save All.
GPI/O Action
GPI/O pins can be used only if they are set as outputs.
To add a GPI/O command:
1. Select the GPIO Action Type from the drop-down list.
2. Enter the Action Name, for example, Screen Up. The command name is added to the Actions
list.
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3. Select the value of the GPI/O (High or Low).
Figure 33: Maestro – Adding a GPIO Action
New actions appear italic before saving them to the Action list.
4. Select a device GPI/O port from the drop-down list and click Test.
5. Click Save All.
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Infrared Action
To add an infrared command:
1. Select the Infrared Action Type from the drop-down list.
2. Enter the Action Name, for example, Power On. The command name is added to the Actions
list.
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Figure 34: Maestro – Adding an Infrared Action
New actions appear italic before saving them to the Action list.
3. Enter the command to the Data text box by in any of the following ways:
Entering a Command Manually on page 31
.
Using the Database on page 31.
Changing an existing command after duplicating a command.
4. Select IR port, or IR Broadcast (for the command to apply to all IR ports simultaneously) from
the drop-down list and click Test.
P3K Alert Action
A P3K alert sends a Kramer Protocol 3000 notification to any port that receives protocol
notifications: RS-232 control port, UDP port 50000 or TCP port 5000.
Alerts can be displayed and logged by applications such as Kramer Network and Kramer
Site-Ctrl™.
To add a P3K Alert command:
1. Select the P3K Alert Action Type from the drop-down list.
2. Enter the Action Name, for example, Device Restart. The command name is added to the
Actions list.
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3. Enter the message.
Figure 35: Maestro – Adding a P3K Alert Action
New actions appear italic before saving them to the Action list.
4. Set the alert Level (OK, W ARNING, NOTICE or ERROR).
5. Click Test and verify that the command is OK.
6. Click Save All.
Entering a Command Manually
You can type the command manually and use the buttons on the top right of the Data text box to
add the command easily.
Figure 36: Using the Database – Data Text Box
If the command requires HEX-based syntax, you can use the small text box on the top right to
enter the correct characters and then click HEX any time you need to add these characters to
the command data.
Clicking the CR button adds a carriage return.
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Using the Database
Maestro uses a command database to easily and quickly choose prepared commands with correct
syntax. You must connect to the database to use it. Download and install K-Config version
3.5.17.0 and above, that includes the drivers needed to access the database.
Find K-Config on a device’s webpage or go to:
www.kramerav.com/product/K-Config
To search for a command in the database:
1. In the Action area, click .
The following window appears.
Figure 37: Using the Database – DB Server Configuration Window
2. Enter the IP address of the computer on which server is installed (for example, 172.17.8.40)
and the port number (8080).
Figure 38: Using the Database – Entering the Server Address
When the server is found, the database automatically connects and the DB status indicator
lights green. If a server is not found, the status indicator does not light green. Try another
address or click Close.
To use the command database, make sure the correct version of the database is installed.
3. Click Close.
You can now search the database.
Figure 39: Actions List – Database Available Indication
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4. Click Search on DB.
The Find Command on DB Driver Server window appears:
Figure 40: Using the Da tabase – DB Driver Search
5. Click each drop-down box and select from the list of a vendors, types, models and revisions –
if the revision is not known, select Revision A.
When all search parameters are complete, a list of available commands appears.
(Alternatively, check Free Search, enter the details, and click Search.)
Figure 41: Using the Database – DB Driver Search Results
6. Double-click the desired command (for example, Power_On of the connected projector) to
add it as an action to the Action List.
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The Name of the Action changes after adding a command fr
necessary (see
The DB Driver
the action list
Figure 42: Maestro – Selected Command Added
om the database. Remodify it as
Figure 43).
Figure 43: Maestro – Command Name Change
Server window keeps the search history, making it easy to add commands to
(see Figure 44).
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Figure 44: Actions List – DB Driver Search History
Creating a Script from a Selected Action
You can quickly and easily create a script from an action by clicking .
To create a script from a selected action:
1. Select an action from the Action list, or:
2. Click .
The Scripts list opens.
Figure 45: Actions List – Creating a Script from an Action
The name of the action becomes the script Name and it includes the selected command only.
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3. You can use this script as is or:
Rename the script.
Add, move, or delete actions and delays from the list.
See Creating Scripts on page 36 for further details.
Creating Scripts
A script is a group of actions that is activated by a trigger. The actions in the Action list created can
be dragged and dropped to the Script editor area to form the action list.
The Scripts list includes several built-in scripts which can be used as-is or modified. You can:
Select a script from the list, view its details and, if needed, change them.
Click to duplicate a script in the list (and then change its parameters).
Click to delete a script.
Click to create a new script (and enter the actions).
To access the Scripts list:
1. Click Automation to access the room automation configuration tab.
2. Click Scripts.
The Actions list area opens:
Both the Script and Action Lists are open.
Figure 46: Maestro – Scripts
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Name:
View or change the script name.
Action List:
View the lists of actions in the script.
Click to add an action to the script.
Click to add a time delay.
To view a built-i n script:
1. Select the script from the Scripts list.
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Figure 47: Maestro – Viewing a Built-in Script
The Script details appear to the right:
Creating a Script
A script can be created in one of the following ways:
Click to create a new script (and enter all its parameters).
Click to duplicate a script in the list (and then change its parameters).
By clicking in the Action details area.
The following example shows how to create a new script. In the same way you can change the
script details of an existing Script (for example, after duplicating a script).
When defining a script triggered by the Power On trigger, we recommend preceding the
script with a short delay.
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To create a script:
1. Click in the Scripts list.
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Figure 48: Maestro – Creating a New Script
2. Enter the script Name.
3. Add an action to the script in any of the following ways:
Click next to the action list.
An action line appears.
Figure 49: Scripts List – Adding a New Action to a Script
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Click and hold next to the action in the open Action list and drag to the Script Action
List.
Figure 50: Maestro – Dragging and Dropping a New Action to the List
4. Open the run drop-down list to select the desired action.
5. Open the on drop-down list to select the relevant port.
6. Add all the desired actions and, if needed, click and set the delay time between actions in
the list (from 0 to 999 seconds):
Figure 51: Scripts List – List of Actions in Script
7. If required, Click Test to test the script.
8. Click:
Save All on the top right to save all your changes, or
Click Cancel on the lower part of the Script area to cancel the latest changes to the Action
List.
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Trigger Type
The Trigger is Activated:
For each trigger type you need to enter slightly different
When defining an action
preceding the action
Configuring the Trigger
A trigger is a predefined event that, when activated, causes the script associated to it to run.
The trigger types are built into the system and are device-specific (not all the trigger types may
apply to your device). In general, the following trigger types are available:
Power On When the device is powered on.
Step In When the device receives a Step-in request.
First On When the first input is connected.
Last Off When the last input is disconnected.
5V On When input activity is detected.
5V Off After the "delay power off" timeout period has expired (default 900
seconds) following no input activity.
Port Connectivity When the port connectivity status of a selected input or output
changes, for example when HDMI IN 3 is disconnected.
Route When there is a signal routing change.
Digital GPIO When there is a Digital GPIO High/Low status change.
Scheduling At a prescheduled time and date.
Button Press When one of the remote, momentary-contact closure-switches is
activated.
IR Control Press When the selected IR remote control button is pressed.
settings.
or script triggered by the Power On trigger, we recommend
or script with a short delay.
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To configure a trigger:
1. Click Automation to access the Room Automation configuration tab.
2. Click Triggers.
The Triggers details area opens:
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Figure 52: Maestro – Trigg er Configuration Area
3. Enter the trigger Name (by-default, the trigger name is identical to the trigger type but you can
change it).
4. Type a comment describing the trigger in more detail.
5. If needed, enter the trigger specific settings. Note the following:
Power On trigger type does not require additional settings.
Step In trigger type does not require additional settings.
First On trigger type does not require additional settings.
Last Off trigger type does not require additional settings.
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Select an input/output port
OUT.HDBT.3.AUDIO.2
Select an input port to route
OUT.HDBT.3.AUDIO.2
Select a GPIO connector that is
Select the time and day/days that
Select the button ID that triggers
Port connectivity trigger type requires that you:
and define the port state
(On/Off) that triggers the
associated script.
Ports are defined as follows:
<direction_type>.<port_type>.<index>.<signal_type>.<channel_index>.
For example:
HDMI input 4 appears as: IN.HDMI.4.VIDEO.1.
HDBT audio output 3 (channel 2) appears as:
Route trigger type requires that you:
to the output port that triggers
the associated script.
Inputs and outputs are defined as follows:
<direction_type>.<port_type>.<index>.<signal_type>.<channel_index>.
For example:
HDMI input 4 appears as: IN.HDMI.4.VIDEO.1.
HDBT audio output 3 (channel 2) appears as:
Digital GPIO trigger type requires that you:
set to Digital IN.
Add the value that creates the
trigger and the trigger
stabilization time for high and
low states.
.
.
Trigger stabilization is set to prevent sudden peaks from activating this trigger.
Scheduling trigger type requires that you:
trigger the associated script.
Button Press trigger type requires that you:
the associated script.
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Select the IR command ID that
IR control trigger type requires that you:
triggers the associated script.
6. Open the Script to run drop-down box and select the associated script.
7. Click Enabled or Disabled.
When the trigger is enabled, the script associated to it runs when the trigger event occurs.
When the trigger is disabled, its associated script does not run when the trigger event occurs.
8. Click:
Save All on the top right to save all your changes or
Click Cancel on the lower part of the Action area to cancel the current action.
Room Automation Example
This section provides a basic example of how to configure the following typical scenario.
A meeting room is frequently used for presentations and/or meetings. The customer wants to:
• Automate the meeting room elements at the beginning (and ending) of the
presentation/meeting.
• Turn the lights and AC on/off every working day.
• Set the room for meetings outside office hours.
To accomplish this, the customer has installed the following Kramer equipment in the meeting
room:
• Kramer Maestro – Complete Room Automation controls the room.
• PL-50 – 5-channel AC Power Controller Monitor to the lighting system.
In addition, the meeting room also has:
• A Barco projec tor.
• A relay-activated, motorized projection screen.
• A room l ighting system.
• An air conditioning system.
• A motion detector.
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Type
Daily
Schedule
Morning Schedule
Air system: on
Background: lights on
Air conditioning
Meetings
Button
Meetings Mode
Lights on
Screen up
PL-50 (TCP)
Presentation
First On
Presentation
Projector on
Screen down
PL-50 (TCP)
Presentation
Last Off
Presentation End
Background lights on
Screen up
PL-50 (TCP)
Daily
Schedule
Evening Schedule
Air system off
Projector off
PL-50 (TCP)
Unscheduled
Digital
Meetings Mode
Air system on
Main lights on
PL-50 (TCP)
Figure 15 illustrates the room setup and connections.
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Figure 53: Room Control Scenario Setup
The list of ports, actions, scripts and triggers is carefully planned and summarized in the following
table:
Trigger Name
(Morning)
Mode
Mode
End
(Evening)
Trigger
Press
Scripts Actions Ports
(TCP)
Projector off
Main lights off
Background lights off
Projector off
Main lights on
Background Lights off
Main lights off
Projector (RS-232)
Projector (RS-232)
VS-622DT (Relay 1)
Projector (RS-232)
VS-622DT (Relay 1)
Projector (RS-232)
Air conditioning
(TCP)
meeting
GPIO
Background lights off
Projector (RS-232)
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Trigger Name
Trigger
Type
Scripts
Actions
Ports
Unscheduled
Digital
Evening Procedure
Air system off
Projector off
PL-50 (TCP)
Note that devices with Maestro capabilities may have varying port types.
meeting end
GPIO
Background Lights off
Main lights off
Projector (RS-232)
Air conditioning
(TCP)
To define the triggers, enter the Automation page and work through the following sequence:
• Assigning the Ports on page 46
.
• Creating Actions on page 9.
• Creating Scripts on page 53.
• Creating the Triggers on page 58.
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Assigning the Ports
Assign the ports to the following external items:
• A projector.
• An air conditioning system.
• A lighting system.
• A projection screen.
• A motion detector.
To assign the ports:
1. Click the RS-232 port and rename it.
The RS-232 port controls a projector.
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Figure 54: Ports – Assigning the RS-232 Port to the Projector
2. Click to assign a TCP type port to the air conditioning system:
Name the port.
Set its IP address.
Figure 55: Ports – Creating a Port for the Air System
3. Click to assign a TCP type port to the Kramer PL-50 power controller:
Name the port.
Set its IP address.
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• Set the Port number.
Figure 56: Ports – Creating a Port for the Lighting System
4. Select the GPIO 1 port type, assign it to the motion detector and name it.
Figure 57: Ports – Assigning the GPIO Port to the Motion Detector
5. Select the Relay 2 port type to assign the projector screen and name it
Figure 58: Ports – Assigning the Relay Port to the Projector Screen
6. You can click Save All to save the changes or save later.
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If you want to keep the changes, make sure that you save the changes before leaving the
Automation page.
7. Click Save All.
Figure 59: Ports – Assigned Port Types
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Projector off.
Air system off.
Main light off.
Projector screen up.
Background light on.
Creating Actions
Before creating Scripts, configure and add actions. This example adds the following actions:
• Projector on. • Air system on. • Main light on. • Projector screen down.
•
To create the Projector On action:
1. In the Automation page, open the Actions list.
2. Click to create a new action.
3. Select the Action Type (General Command).
4. Type the Name (Proj On) or name it later.
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•
•
• Background light off.
•
5. Click to access the projector commands from the database. See Using the Database
page 32.
6. Once you are connected to the database, click Search on DB.
7. Enter the Projector details.
on
8. Double-click the Power_On command.
The database window closes, the command appears in the Data textbox.
The Name changed to the command name (rename, if required).
9. If required, add a comment.
10. Click Save All.
Figure 60: Projector Database
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In the same way
Figure 61: Actions – Projector On Action
11. Click Test to verify that the action is OK.
, add the Projector Off action.
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In the same way
To add the air system actions:
1. In the Automation page, open the action list.
2. Click to create a new action.
3. Select the Action Type (General Command).
4. Type the Name (AC On) or name it later.
5. Enter the data manually (since the AC device does not appear in the database).
6. If required, add a comment.
7. Click Save All.
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8. Click Test to test this action (select the Air System port).
, create the AC Off action.
Figure 62: Actions – AC Actions
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To add the Relay actions:
1. In the Automation page, open the action list
2. Click to create a new action.
3. Select the Action Type (Relay).
4. Type the Name (Screen down) or name it later.
5. Set the relay status.
6. If required, add a comment.
7. Click Save All.
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8. Click Test to test this action.
9. Click Save All.
To add lighting actions:
1. In the Automation page, open the act io n list .
2. Click to create a new action.
3. Select the Action Type (General Command).
4. Type the Name (main light on) or name it later.
5. Enter the data (available in the database).
6. If required, add a comment.
7. Click Save All.
Figure 63: Actions – Relay Actions
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Figure 64: Actions – Lighting Actions
8. Click Test to test this action.
9. Click Save All.
In the same way create all other main and background light actions.
Creating Scripts
The following scripts need to be composed of the actions created previously:
• Morning procedure – air system on, background light on.
• Meetings – main lights on, screen raised, Projector off.
• Presentation – screen lowered Projector on, main lights off, delay, background light off.
• Presentation end – projector off, background lights on, main lights on.
• Evening procedure – air system off, main lights off, background lights off, projector off, motion
detector enabled.
• Unscheduled meeting – air system on, background light off, main light on, projector off,
Screen up.
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To create the morning procedure:
1. In the Automation page, open the Scripts list.
2. Click to create a new action.
3. Type the Name (Morning procedure).
4. Click in the Script configuration area (on the right) to add an action to the list.
5. Open the run drop-down box to select the AC on action.
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Figure 65: Scripts – Creating a Script
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6. Open the on drop-down box to select the port on which the action will be executed.
Figure 66: Scripts – Adding an AC Action to the Script
7. Click to add a 30 second delay.
8. Add the background-lights-off action in the same way you added the AC action.
Figure 67: Scripts – Adding a Light Action to the Script
9. Click Save All.
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In the same way create all the scripts. You can
• Add actions to a script by clicking and dragging commands from the command list to the
Editor. The commands run in the order they appear in the action list.
• Change the order by clicking the command and dragging it to a new position in the list.
• Enter a delay between commands by clicking the clock icon and adjusting the delay time.
• Change commands and ports by selecting a different item in the drop-down boxes of the
command.
Once complete, the list contains the following scripts:
• Morning procedure:
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• Evening procedure:
• Meeting mode:
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• Presentation mode:
• Presentation end:
• Unscheduled meeting:
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In the same way
Creating the Triggers
Once the scripts are ready, you can assign scripts to triggers.
To assign a schedule trigger:
1. In the Automation page, open the Triggers list.
2. Click to create a new trigger.
3. Select a Trigger Type from the drop-down list (Scheduling).
4. Type the Name (Morning Daily).
5. Enter a comment .
6. Set the time and days to schedule the trigger.
7. Select the Script to run from the drop-down list.
8. Enable/Disable the trigger.
9. Open the on drop-down box to select the port on which the action will be executed.
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10. Click Save All.
Figure 68: Triggers – Assigning a Script to the Scheduling Trigger
, set the Evening Daily Trigger.
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To trigger the Meetings mode:
1. In the Automation page, open the Triggers list.
2. Click to create a new trigger.
3. Select a Trigger Type from the drop-down list (Button Press).
4. Type the Name (Meetings Mode).
5. Enter a comment .
6. Select the Button ID (REAR BUTTON 1).
7. Enable/Disable the trigger.
8. Click Save All.
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Figure 69: Triggers – Assigning a Script to the Button Press Trigger
To assign the Presentation mode:
1. In the Automation page, open the Triggers list.
2. Click to create a new trigger.
3. Select a Trigger Type from the drop-down list (First On).
4. Type the Name (Meetings Mode).
5. Enter a comment .
6. Select the Script to run (Presentation mode).
7. Enable/Disable the trigger.
8. Click Save All.
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Figure 70: Triggers – Assigning a Script to the First On Trigger
To assign the Presentation end trigger:
1. In the Automation page, open the Triggers list.
2. Click to cre ate a new trigger.
3. Select a Trigger Type from the drop-down list (Last off).
4. Type the Name (Presentation end).
5. Enter a comment .
6. Select the Script to run (Presentation end).
7. Enable/Disable the trigger.
8. If required, click Save All.
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To use the room outside working hours, use the Digital GPIO trigger type.
Figure 71: Assigning a Script to the Last Off Trigger
To prepare the room for a meeting when motion is detected:
1. In the Automation page, open the Triggers list.
2. Click to create a new trigger.
3. Select a Trigger Type from the drop-down list (Digital GPIO).
4. Type the Name (Unscheduled meeting).
5. Enter a comment .
6. Select the Script to run (Meeting mode).
7. Enable/Disable the trigger.
8. Click Save All.
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Figure 72: Triggers – Assigning a Script to the Digital GPIO Trigger
When the meeting ends and no motion is detected, the room enters the evening mode.
To enter evening mode once the unscheduled meeting ends:
1. In the Automation page, open the Triggers list.
2. Click to create a new trigger.
3. Select a Trigger Type from the drop-down list (Last off).
4. Type the Name (Presentation end).
5. Enter a comment .
6. Select the Script to run (Presentation end).
7. Enable/Disable the trigger.
8. Click Save All.
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Figure 73: Triggers – Assigning a Different Script to the Digital GPIO Trigger
All the triggers are ready to use.
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