Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-185
8 Channel U XGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair 3
4 Defining the TP-185 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter 4
5 Installing the TP-185 in a Rack 6
6 Connecting and Configuring the TP-185 7
6.1 Connecting the TP-185 7
6.2 Connecting to the TP-185 via an RS-232 Connection 8
6.3 Connecting to the TP-185 via an RS-485 Connection 8
6.4 Connecting Multiple TP-185 Units via the RS-485 Bus 9
7 Setting the DIP-switches on the TP-185 10
7.1.1 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination 10
7.1.2 Enabling and Disabling the Reply Feature 10
7.1.3 Setting the Reply Source or Machine Number 11
7.1.4 Setting the RS-232/RS-485 Baud Rate DIP-switches 12
7.1.5 Selecting Hardwar e/Software Mode 12
8 Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ-45 Connectors 13
9 Technical Specifications 14
10 Default Communication Parameters 14
10.1 Kramer Communication Protocol 2000 15
Figures
Figure 1: TP-185 Front and Rear Panel s 4
Figure 2: Conne c ting the TP-185, 8 Cha nne l U XGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Tr a nsm itt e r
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Figure 3: Connecting Multiple TP-185 Units via RS-485 9
Figure 4: TP-185 DIP-switch RS-485 Termination
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Figure 5: TP-185 Reply Enable and Disable DIP-switch
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Figure 6: TP-185 Reply Source or Machine Number DIP-switches
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Figure 7: TP-185 Baud Rate DIP-switches 12
Figure 8: TP-185 Baud Rate Hardware/Software DIP-switch
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Figure 9: CAT 5 Pinout
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Tables
Table 1: TP-185 F ront and Rear Panel Feat ures 5
Table 2: Hardware Mo de Reply Source DIP -switch Setting 11
Table 3: Software Mode RS-485 Machine Number DIP-switch Setting
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Table 4: Serial Port Baud Rate DIP-switch Setting
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Table 5: UTP Connector Pinout
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Table 6: Technical Specifications of the TP-185 14
Table 7: TP-185 Communication Parameters
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Table 8: Protocol Command Definition
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Table 9: Instruction Codes for the TP-185
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Table 10: Sample TP-185 Control Commands 16
Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing
a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems
that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily
basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the
best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
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Congratulations on purchasing your TP-185, 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to
CAT 5 Transmit t er, which is idea l for the following typical ap plications:
that are
clearly defined by function.
• Transmission of video, audio and RS-232 signals for extended distances over
standard STP/UTP cables
• Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
• TP-185, 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter
• Power cord
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, rack “ears” and this user manual
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible fut ure shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables
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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards
Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers;
GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra
Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview
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3 Overview
The TP-185 is a high performance, 8 channel VGA/UXGA
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In particular, the TP-185, 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter
features:
, audio and RS-232 to CAT 5
transmitter for high resolution video, stereo unbalanced audio and RS-232 signals. The
CAT 5 outputs can be connected to an y Kram er compatible TP receiver, for example, the
TP-126. The TP-185 can also route data from the RS-232 or RS-485 port to any of t he
CAT 5 outputs.
• Eight UXGA video inputs
• Eight stereo unbalanced audio inputs on 3.5mm mini jacks
• Eight RJ-45 STP/UTP outputs
• Transmission of RS232/RS-485 data from one input to any or all of the eight
CAT 5 outputs, and one reply from the selected output
The TP-185 can d iff eren tiat e betw een RS -232/RS-485 commands that control the unit
itself and commands that are destined for end-user equipment (see
Section 7.1.5.2
The TP-185 is dependable, rugged, and fits into one vertical space (1U) of a standard
19” professional rack.
).
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables
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• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack int o tight coils
to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and e levated no ise level s (often
associated with low quality cables)
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal qualit y, a nd position your Kramer TP-185 away from
moisture , excessive sunlight and dust
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair
We recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable. There are different levels
of STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can
afford. Our non-skew-free cabl e, Kram er BC-STP is intended for analog signals where
skewing is not an issue. For cases where there is skewing, our UTP skew-free cabl e Kram er
BC-XTP, may be used. Bear in mind though, that we advise using STP cables where
possibl e, s in ce th e com plian ce t o el ect rom agnet ic int erf eren ce was tested using those
cables. Although Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable might be preferred for long range
applications, the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric cables, motors and so
on, which are prone to create electrical interference.
However, since the use of UTP cable might cause inconformity to electromagnetic
standards, Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard with UTP cable.
1 Up to and including WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution
2 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Defining the TP-185 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter
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4 Defining the TP-185 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front and rear panels of the TP-185, 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter.
Figure 1: TP-185 Front and Rear Panels
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