Kramer Electronics SL-10 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
SL-10
Master Room Controller
P/N: 2900-000581 Rev 4
SL-10 – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Defining the SL-10 Master Room Controller 5
4 Connecting the SL-10 7
4.1 Using the RC-4 IR Transmitter 8
4.2 Connecting the RS-232 Interface 8
4.3 Connecting the RS-485 Interface 9
4.4 Connecting the Ethernet Port 9
4.5 Connecting the K-NET Port 10
5 Operating the SL-10 11 6 Technical Specifications 12
Figures
Figure 1: SL-10 Master Room Controller 5 Figure 2: Connecting the SL-10 Master Room Controller 8 Figure 3: RS-232 Connection 9 Figure 4: RS-485 Connection 9 Figure 5: K-NET PINOUT Connection 10
SL-10 - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals 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 that are clearly defined by function: 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 and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SL-10 Master Room Controller, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Controlling multimedia rooms, such as classrooms, auditoriums, conference
rooms, and so on, while enabling remote control and management of the AV equipment
Production studios, rental, and staging
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SL-10 - Getting Started
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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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 future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the 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 SL-10 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
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Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
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2.2 Safety Instructions

2.3 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 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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SL-10 - Overview

3 Overview

The SL-10 is a highly versatile controller that acts as an all-in-one control processor for control of A/V equipmentespecially projectors and associated equipmentin any room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or auditoriums). It streamlines operations and simplifies control by integrating audio, video, and computer-video sources into a centralized system.
The SL-10 features:
An Ethernet port for controlling several AV products over ETH 2 general purpose I/O ports that can be configured as analog inputs, digital
inputs, or digital outputs for interfacing with a variety of devices such as sensors, switches, LEDs, and relays
2 bidirectional RS-232 ports that control AV equipment such as projectors,
LCD and PDP displays, power amplifiers, switchers and scalers
5 relay contact closure ports that control other room items related to the AV
system such as raising and lowering drapes, the screen or the projector
IR control on two inputs (one built-in receiver and the other on a 3.5mm mini
jack) and three outputs (on terminal blocks)
IR Learning that learns commands from any IR remote 1 RS-485 serial port Compatibility with Kramer Site-CTRL software for network remote control
and management over the Ethernet port
A K-NET™ control channel that connects compatible user interfaces and
supplies power and control data over a single cable
A USB port for uploading a configuration file Status LEDs for all functions Flexible control via Ethernet, K-NET™, RS-485, an IR sensor and external
IR commands
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Feature
Function
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ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer networking LAN to control several AV products over Ethernet
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DEFAULT Recessed Pushbutton
Press to reset to factory default definitions: IP number 192.168.1.39, Mask – 255.255.0.0 Gateway – 0.0.0.0
First disconnect the power supply and then connect it again while pressing the DEFAULT button. The unit powers up and loads its memory with the factory default definitions and erases all stored presets
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IR Output Terminal Blocks
Connect to IR emitter cables (from 1 to 3)
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GPI/O Terminal Blocks
Connect to various analog and digital sensors (from 1 to 2)
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RELAYS Terminal Blocks
Connect to low-voltage relay-driven devices (from 1 to
5)
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RS-232 Terminal Blocks
Connect to the RS-232 devices (from 1 to 2)
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RS-485 Terminal Block
Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G may be connected to the shield (if required)

3.1 Defining the SL-10 Master Room Controller

This section defines the SL-10.
Figure 1: SL-10 Master Room Controller
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SL-10 - Overview
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Feature
Function
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K-NET Connector
PIN GND is for the Ground connection; PIN B (-) and PIN A (+) are for RS-485, and PIN +12V is for powering other units
K-NET is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS-485 cable (in most applications, it is not connected)
Note that the SL-10 cannot receive power via the K-NET connector, but can power other units (but not another SL-10)
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RS-485 TERM Switch
Slides down for RS-485 termination, slides up for not terminated
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K-NET TERM Switch
Slides down for K-NET termination, slides up for not terminated
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PROG. Switch
For service use only
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12V DC Socket
12V DC connector for powering the unit
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IR INPUTS
Built-in receiver and STATUS LED
Accepts IR remote commands 14
3.5mm Mini Jack
Connects to an external IR receiver
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RELAY LEDs
Illuminate when a relay is active (1 to 5)
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IR LEDs
Illuminate when an IR port is active
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NET LED
Illuminates when The Ethernet link is active
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K-NET LED
Illuminates while transmitting over K-NET
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RS-485 LED
Illuminates while transmitting/receiving on an RS-485 port
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RS-232 (Tx/Rx) LEDs
Illuminate while transmitting/receiving on an RS-232 port (1 to 2)
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GPI/O LEDS
Illuminate while transmitting/receiving on a general purpose I/O port (1 to 2)
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PROGRAM USB Connector
Connect to a computer for unit configuration and firmware upgrading
SL-10 - Connecting the SL-10
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Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your SL-10. After connecting your SL-10, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
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4 Connecting the SL-10

To connect the SL-10 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows:
Connect RELAY 1 and 2 to the projector lift Connect RELAY 3 and 4 to the screen Connect RELAY 5 to the lighting system
2. Connect the IR outputs as follows:
Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 1 and attach the emitter to the
DVD player
3. Connect the GPI/O ports as follows:
Connect GPI/O 1 to motion detector 1 Connect GPI/O 2 to motion detector 2
4. Connect the RS-232 ports as follows:
Connect RS-232 port 1 to the DVD player Connect RS-232 port 2 to the projector
5. Connect the IR input as follows:
Connect IR INPUT 1 to an IR sensor (or alternatively connect IR
INPUT 1 to an external IR receiver
P/N: C- A35M/IRR two extension cables are also available: a 15 meter cable and a 20 meter cable.
6. Connect the RS-485 to several Kramer matrices, for example.
Not shown in Figure 2.
7. Connect the Ethernet port to a network.
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SL-10 - Connecting the SL-10
8. Connect the K-NET port to any RC device with K-NET.
Figure 2: Connecting the SL-10 Master Room Controller

4.1 Using the RC-4 IR Transmitter

You can use the optional RC-4 IR transmitter as an auxiliary control panel and initiate configured control triggersrefer to the K-Config guidevia the built in IR receiver on the front panel, or instead, via an optional external wired IR receiver, which exists in several cable lengths (shown in Figure 2).

4.2 Connecting the RS-232 Interface

To connect an AV device to the SL-10 using the RS-232 port, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your device to the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the SL-10 as shown in Figure 3:
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Figure 3: RS-232 Connection

4.3 Connecting the RS-485 Interface

To connect an AV device to the SL-10 using the RS-485 port, connect the RS-485 port on your device to the RS-485 terminal block on the rear panel of the SL-10 as shown in Figure 4:
Figure 4: RS-485 Connection

4.4 Connecting the Ethernet Port

The Ethernet connection of the SL-10 allows you to perform all control functions of the SL-10 over the Internet using a PC running the Kramer Site-CTRL control program.
To connect the SL-10 to a network:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the SL-10 to the Ethernet port on a network
2. At the other end, connect the Internet to a PC running Site-CTRL.
hub or network router, via a straight cable with RJ-45 connectors.
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SL-10 - Connecting the SL-10
After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure it. For detailed instructions on how to install and configure your Ethernet port, see the K-Config Guide.
Available for download at the Kramer Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com.

4.5 Connecting the K-NET Port

The K-NET port is wired as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: K-NET PINOUT Connection
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5 Operating the SL-10

You can operate your SL-10 using:
An RC family remote controller:
To operate your device using an RC remote controller, see the Kramer K-Config Guide
Available for download at the Kramer Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
The optional RC-4 infrared remote control transmitter:
The RC-4 is configured via the Kramer K-Config software To operate your device using the infrared remote controller, see the User Manual packed with the remote controller
A PC running Site-CTRL control software:
To operate your device using Site-CTRL, see the Site-CTRL and Web
Access Online User Guide
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SL-10 - Technical Specifications
INPUTS:
2 RS-232, RS-485, 2 GPI/O and K-NET on terminal block connectors; Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector; 1 infrared built-in receiver, 1 infrared on a 3.5mm mini jack connector; 1 USB for programming
OUTPUTS:
3 infrared, 5 relays (36V AC or DC, 2A, 60VAC maximum on non-inductive load) and 2 GPI/O on terminal block connectors
DEFAULT IP SETTINGS:
IP number − 192.168.1.39; Mask – 255.255.0.0; Gateway 0.0.0.0
INDICATORS:
LED indicator for each function
POWER CONSUMPTION:
12V DC, 550mA
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
DIMENSIONS:
14.3cm x 12.2cm x 4.4cm (5.6" x 4.8" x 1.7") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.6kg (1.4lbs)
ACCESSORIES:
Power supply
OPTIONS:
RK-13 19” rack mount, RC-3 remote controller, IR emitter cables P/N: C-A35/IRE-10; two IR Emitter Extension Cables are also available: a 15 meter cable and a 20 meter cable, IR sensor cable P/N: 95-0104050
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com
P/N:
2900-000581
Rev:
4
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SAFETY WARNIN G Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
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