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FC-5 – Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 3 Overview 3 4 Your FC-5 Protocol Translator 4 5 Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software 6 5.1 Installing and Running the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software 6 5.2 Using t...
Page 4 - Introduction; most of our line, making the best even better!
FC-5 - Introduction 1 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 r...
Page 5 - Achieving the Best Performance
2 FC-5 - Getting Started 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
Page 6 - Overview
FC-5 - Overview 3 3 Overview The FC-5 is a protocol translator designed to make an RS-232 controlled machine (Kramer and non-Kramer products) compatible with other RS-232 based protocols. By default the unit comes configured with two translation drivers, includes a PC based software program for user...
Page 7 - Your FC-5 Protocol Translator; Figure 1; Figure 2
4 FC-5 - Your FC-5 Protocol Translator 4 Your FC-5 Protocol Translator Figure 1 defines the FC-5: Figure 1: FC-5 Protocol Translator # Feature Function 1 INPUTS Contact Closure Remote Control PINs Connects to a contact closure switch (see Section 6.2 2 RELAY 1 Terminal Block Connect to room items (s...
Page 9 - Sections; Figure 4
6 FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software 5 Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software This section describes how to: • Install and run the Kramer FC-5 Manager software, see Section 5.1 • Use the Translation List window, see Section 5.2 • Connect and assign the driver commands to the t...
Page 10 - Using the Translation List Window
FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software 7 5.2 Using the Translation List Window Figure 4 defines the Translation List window. Double clicking COMMAND(1) opens the Edit command window (see Section 5.2.2 ). Figure 4: Translation List Window Feature Function File menu commands New Creates a...
Page 11 - Entering Data in the New Command Window; Figure 6
8 FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Figure 5: New/Open File Menu Command Dialog Box 5.2.1 Entering Data in the New Command Window Figure 6 defines the New Command window: Figure 6: New Command Window
Page 12 - Editing Data in the Command Window; Figure 7
FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software 9 Feature Function Properties NAME Field Defines the new command NAME Automatically generates the text: COMMAND (x) where x is the next number in the sequence. Lets you type over alternative text of up to 17 characters or leave the field blank Prop...
Page 13 - Figure 8
10 FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Feature Function Properties NAME Field Defines the command NAME Lets you type over alternative text of up to 17 characters or leave the field blank Properties EVENT Field Defines the new EVENT. Lets you change the selection via the drop-down lis...
Page 14 - Note: There is no need to connect any other pins.; PC
FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software 11 5.3 Connecting a PC (CONFIG Port) This section describes how to connect a PC to the CONFIG port. Figure 9: Connecting a PC You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example, a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is req...
Page 15 - Setting the DIP-Switches; defines the DIP-switches, which are used to select the translation; to PC; Adapter
12 FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control, short pin 1 to 7 and 8, and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side. Method B ( Figure 11 )—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on...
Page 16 - Assigning the Translation List Driver Commands; message appears: “Assigned Successfully!”
FC-5 - Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software 13 5.5 Assigning the Translation List Driver Commands Assign the configured translation list commands driver to the FC-5. The list is configured to the Translation Set selected by the DIP-switches at the time of the download. This process can take ...
Page 17 - You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the:; PC or remote controller, see; Transmitting Commands via a PC or Remote Controller; transmits user-defined commands to the Kramer switcher
14 FC-5 - Using the FC-5 6 Using the FC-5 You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the: • PC or remote controller, see Section 6.1 • Contact closure, see Section 6.2 • Relays, see Section 6.3 • Contact closure and relays, see Section 6.4 6.1 Transmitting Commands via a PC or Remote Controller ...
Page 18 - Transmitting Commands via the Contact Closure; Kramer switcher is connected to the COM2 port
FC-5 - Using the FC-5 15 6.2 Transmitting Commands via the Contact Closure You can use the FC-5 to transmit commands via the contact closure (see also Section 6.4 ): Figure 14: Transmitting Commands via the Contact closure The INPUTS contact closure remote control pins let you temporarily route an i...
Page 19 - Transmitting Commands via the Relays; You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the relays:; terminal block connector, connect either: C to NO, or C to NC
16 FC-5 - Using the FC-5 6.3 Transmitting Commands via the Relays You can use your FC-5 to transmit commands via the relays: Figure 15: Transmitting Commands via the Relays A PC or Remote Controller is connected to the COM1 port. Relay 1 is connected to the blinds, and relay 2 is connected to the li...
Page 21 - Upgrading the FC-5 Firmware; latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves:; Downloading from the Internet; adapter to the mains electricity.
18 FC-5 - Upgrading the FC-5 Firmware 7 Upgrading the FC-5 Firmware The FC-5 firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: • Downloading from the Internet (see Section 7.1 ) • Connecting the PC to the RS-232 CONFIG...
Page 22 - Follow the steps outlined in; Upgrading Firmware; Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware:; The FC-5 now functions with the upgraded firmware.
FC-5 - Upgrading the FC-5 Firmware 19 5. Follow the steps outlined in Section 7.3 . 7.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the JTG-Sender desktop icon. The JTG-Sender window appears (see Figure 18 ). Figure 18: The JTG Sender Window 2. Select the required ...
Page 25 - SAFETY WARNING
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: [email protected] ! SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from ...
