Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-185
8 Channel UXGA/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 Hardware/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 Panels 4
Figure 2: Connecting the TP-185, 8 Channel UXG A/Audio/RS-232 to CAT 5 Transmitter
Figure 3: Connecting Multiple TP-185 Units via RS-485 9
Figure 4: TP-185 DIP-switch RS-485 Termination
Figure 5: TP-185 Reply Enable and Disable DIP-switch
Figure 6: TP-185 Reply Source or Machine Number DIP-switches
Figure 7: TP-185 Baud Rate DIP-switches 12
Figure 8: TP-185 Baud Rate Hardware/Software DIP-switch
Figure 9: CAT 5 Pinout
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Tables
Table 1: TP-185 Front and Rear Panel Features 5
Table 2: Hardware Mode Reply Source DIP-switch Setting 11
Table 3: Software Mode RS-485 Machine Number DIP-switch Setting
Table 4: Serial Port Baud Rate DIP-switch Setting
Table 5: UTP Connector Pinout
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the TP-185 14
Table 7: TP-185 Communication Parameters
Table 8: Protocol Command Definition
Table 9: Instruction Codes for the TP-185
Table 10: Sample TP-185 Control Commands 16
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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 of our line, making the
best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your TP-185, 8 Channel UXGA/Audio/RS-232 to
CAT 5 Transmitter, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
• Transmissi on 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 future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables
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that are
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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
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