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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
PL-18
Control Port Expander
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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
4 Your PL-18 Control Port Expander 4
5 Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander 5
6 Operating the PL-18 Control Port Expander 6
7 Technical Specifications 6
8 PL-18 Commands in Protocol 3000 7
8.1 Operating Commands 7
8.2 Help Commands 9
8.3 Result and Error Codes 9
8.4 Identification Commands 9
8.5 Machine Information Commands 10
8.6 Reset Command 10
9 Protocol 3000 Syntax 10
9.1 RS-232/2 Settings 10
9.2 Host Message Format 10
9.2.1 Simple Command 10
9.2.2 Command String 10
9.3 Device Message Format 11
9.3.1 Device Long Response 11
9.4 COMMAND TERMS 11
9.5 Entering Commands 12
9.6 Command Forms 12
9.7 Command Chaining 12
9.8 Maximum Strin g Length 12
9.9 Backward Support 12
10 Using the P3K Wizard 13
10.1 Updating the PL-18 Firmware 13
10.1.1 Downloading The Firmware 13
10.1.2 Connecting a PC to the PL-18 13
10.1.3 Updating the Firmware 14
10.2 Changing the Device Parameters 20
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Figures
Figure 1: PL-18 Control Port Ex p a nde r 4
Figure 2: Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander 5
Figure 3: P3K Wizard Screen
Figure 4: Connect Serial/USB
Figure 5: Error Message
Figure 6: Device Selection 16
Figure 7: Open File Window
Figure 8: Device and Fil e Selected
Figure 9: Warning Window
Figure 10: Load Progress 19
Figure 11: Completion Message
Tables
Table 1: PL-18 Control Port Expander F unc tions 4
Table 2: PL-18 Control Port Expander Technical Specifications
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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLO GY
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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 o f our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly
defined b y function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TOOLS PL-18 Control Port
Expander, which is ideal for:
• Controlling multimedia rooms, such as classrooms, auditoriums,
conference rooms, and so on
Each package includes the following items:
• The PL-18 Control Port Expander
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• Windows
-based Kramer control software and Kramer RC-SV
Configurati on software
• Power adapter (5V DC input)
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• This user manual
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
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• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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