Kramer Electronics FC-1ETHN User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
FC-1ETHN
Ethernet Controller
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 2
3.2 Achieving the Best Performance 3
4 Your FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 3
5 Using the Kramer Configuration Manager Software 4
5.1 Installing and Running the Kramer Configuration Manager Software 4
5.2 Understanding the Kramer Configuration Manager Window 4
6 Configuring the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 7
6.1 Configuring the FC-1ETHN via its Serial Port 7
6.2 Configuring the FC-1ETHN via its ETHERNET port 8
6.3 Routing Data in the Slave and Master Routing Modes 9
6.3.1 Slave Routing Mode 9
6.3.2 Master Routing Mode 10
7 Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC-1ETHN 10
7.1 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer 11
7.2 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Controller 12
8 Flash Memory Upgrade 12
8.1 Downloading from the Internet 12
8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 13
8.3 Upgrading Firmware 13
9 Technical Specifications 16
Figures
Figure 1: FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 3
Figure 2: Choose Port Window 4
Figure 3: FC-1ETHN Configuration Manager Window 5
Figure 4: Connectin g the FC-1ETHN in the Slave Routing Mode 9
Figure 5: Connecting the FC-1ETHN in the Master Routing Mode 10
Figure 6: Connecting the FC-1ETHN in the Master Routing Mode 11
Figure 7: Splash Screen 13
Figure 8: Atmel – Flip Window 14
Figure 9: Open Configuration File Select Window 14
Figure 10: Atmel – Flip Window (RS-232 Communication) 14
Figure 11: RS-232 Window 15
Figure 12: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 15
Figure 13: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 16
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Tables
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 2
Table 2: Features and Functions of the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 3
Table 3: FC-1ETHN Configuration Manager Window Functionality 6
Table 4: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 8
Table 5: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 8
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller 16
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KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
ADDENDUM: FC-1ETHN
This addendum describes an upgrade to the FC-1ETHN: the Virtual Serial Port.
Amendment to Section 3
The following text on page 2 is deleted:
Is compatible with the latest Kramer K-Router Windows®-based control
software (version 4.0 or higher) whose user-friendly interface now allows
Kramer switchers to be controlled via Ethernet
The following text is inserted immediately prior to section 3.1:
The FC-1ETHN now includes the Virtual Serial Port Driver for compatibility
with applications based on COM-port communication. The Virtual Serial Port:
Makes the FC-1ETHN compatible with all Windows®-based
applications which work through an actual COM port. This includes all versions
of K-Router and other Kramer control applications. It lets you operate all RS-232
and RS-485 controllable devices via Ethernet LAN using their existing PC
software
Operates like an actual hardware port, that is, a logical COM that behaves
like a standard hardware COM but in reality transparently reroutes the data using
the TCP/IP network to the FC-1ETHN interface via a Virtual Null-modem
connection, which you can emulate over the Ethernet or Internet
Can be created in any quantity on your PC and does not occupy an actual
serial port
Amendment to Section 5
In Table 3: “FC-1ETHN Configuration Manager Window Functionality” (on page 6),
item 6 is replaced as follows:
6 Serial Setting In the serial setting speed list, click the appropriate baud speed1 (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400, 57600).
Note: the FC-1ETHN does not support 115200 baud rate.
Amendment to Section 6
The following new section, section 6.4 “Configuring the FC-1ETHN via its Virtual Port”,
is inserted immediately prior to section 7:
To configure the FC-1ETHN via the Virtual Port, do the following:
Download the Virtual Serial Port Driver at this URL:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/bottom1.htm and follow the on-screen
instructions:
1 The configuration baud is factory preset, and fixed, at 9600
P/N: 2900 – 1040202 A1
ADDENDUM: FC-1ETHN
Figure A1: Virtual Serial Port Manager Figure A2: Virtual Serial Port Properties
Amendment to Section 7
In section 7.1 (on page 11) steps 5, 6, and 7 are replaced by the following:
5. Connect the ETHERNET port of your FC-1ETHN to a LAN, using a
straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
You can control from up to three computers (each with the Kramer
Windows®-control software).
6. Run the Kramer Windows®-control software to control the Kramer
machine from each computer.
When working with a non-Kramer device, use their existing PC software
or the Microsoft HyperTerminal.
7. In the K-Router Port window, choose the COM port according to the
number of your virtual Serial port:
In section 7.1 (on page 11) Figure 6 is replaced by the following:
Figure A3: Choosing the COM Port
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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
9999992 A1
ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section)
This addendum adds the following information to the user manual:
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit1.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251
2900-
ADDENDUM: Ethernet Cross Cable Wiring Connection
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TOP
FRONT
1 8
This addendum describes the correct wiring for crossover cable connections
and replaces the opening paragraph in the "Connecting the ETHERNET Port
directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)" section in the User Manual as follows:
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Table 1 and Figure 1 define the color codes for the two existing standard types
of cross cables used in the industry. Table 2 defines how to connect the wires
to the connectors on both ends of the cable.
When manually connecting the ends of a cable, both connectors must follow
the same standard (either EIA /TIA 568A or EIA /TIA 568B).
Table 1: Crossover Cable RJ-45 Types
EIA /TIA 568B
PIN Wire Color
1 White-orange
2 Orange
3 White-green
4 Blue
5 White-blue
6 Green
7 White-brown
8 Brown
EIA /TIA 568A
PIN Wire Color
1 White-green
2 Green
3 White-orange
4 Blue
5 White-blue
6 Orange
7 White-brown
8 Brown
Figure 1: RJ-45 PINOUT
Table 2: Wiring between Connector One and Two of the Cable
Signal Pairs PINs on
Connector One
TX_D1+ 1 3 RX_D2+
TX_D1- 2 6 RX_D2-
RX_D2+ 3 1 TX_D1+
RX_D2- 6 2 TX_D1-
BI_D3+ 4 7 BI_D4+
BI_D3- 5 8 BI_D4-
BI_D4+ 7 4 BI_D3+
BI_D4- 8 5 BI_D3-
PINs on Connector
Two
P/N: 2900 - 9999993 A1
Signal Pairs
Introduction
1 Introduction
Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981, to the development and
manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment, makes the Kramer line
an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the
world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line,
making the best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio
electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available, and is a true
leader in terms of quality, workmanship, price/performance ratio and
innovation. In addition to the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller, we also offer
excellent switchers and matrices, distribution amplifiers, presentation
processors, interfaces, remote controllers and computer-related products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS FC-1ETHN Ethernet
Controller, which is ideal for use with Ethernet / RS-232 interface and
Ethernet / RS-485 interface. The package includes the following items:
• FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller
• Po wer adapter (12V DC Input)
• Windows®-b ased control software, a nd Configur ation Manager software
• Null-modem adapter
• This user manual
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and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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3 Overview
The high performance FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller—an upgrade on the
FC-1ETH—is an easy-to-use, compact, bi-directional hardware and software
interface system for controlling most Kramer RS-232 and/or RS-485
controllable machines via Ethernet LAN, as well as via the Internet.
1 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
2 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)
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