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1. For machine response Device address Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by Query sign follows some commands to define a query request All outputs sign defines all outputs Message closing character CR For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLF For machine messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more then one command a pipe character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 7 3 3 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial Ethernet or USB port on the Kramer device To enter ICR press the Enter key LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual 17 Technical Specifications 7 3 4 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 7 3 5 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting characte2. Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 M0 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 Table 5 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET DEVICE 0 0 1 44 Set equal to control data 2 27 r RT i Set equal to control data SWITCH RELAY DATA eae is tobe switched oitout which is to be 1 ON switched 45 REQUEST STATUS OF RELAY 0 Equal to output number 3 4 27 DATA OUTPUT whose status is reqd i 13 Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE video machine name Request first 4 digits audio machine name Request first suffix video software version Request second suffix audio software version Request third suffix RS422 controller name Request first prefix RS422 controlle
3. STATE Relay state 0 or close to close the relay 1 or open to open the relay Command Syntax Response Relay status RELAY RELAY_NUM RELAY RELAY_NUM IRESULT Parameter Description RELAY_NUM 1 to 8 7 2 2 Identification Commands Command Syntax Response Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE_MODEL Read device firmware VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD REVISION version 7 2 3 Reset Command Command Syntax Response Reset device RESET RESET OK 7 2 4 K NET management commands Command Syntax Response Change KNET number KSET NEW_K_ID KSET NEW_K_ID RESULT Parameter Description KNET_ID 1 or Master 2 Slave 1 Not available at the time of printing Refer to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com for details 15 Kramer Protocol Note Command required Admin login New ID will done only after device resetting Connecting 2 devices with same ID over one KNET network could cause unexpected behavior 7 3 Protocol 3000 Syntax Protocol 3000 is used to control the PL 8 via an RS 232 connection using a PC touch screen other serial controller or RC type controller 7 3 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id Message ICRI 7 3 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one comman
4. 4 3 2 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 O5 04 03 02 01 o0 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE Bit7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 NO INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7
5. 7 are not used 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller 5 Configuring the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller To connect the PL 8 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect the following items to the relays Window blinds to the REL 1 terminal block connector A screen to the REL 3 terminal block connector A projector lift to the REL 4 terminal block connector The Kramer RB 8 8 Channel Power Controller to the REL 8 terminal block connector 2 Connect a room controller via the K NET terminal block connector see section 5 1 Alternatively you can connect a PC via the RS 232 port not shown in Figure 3 ey NAA Blinds To RC 62 RC 63 Screen Lighting System Figure 3 Connecting the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller 1 You can connect up to eight relays You do not have to connect all of them 2 Refer to the Kramer RB 8 user manual at http www kramerelectronics com 3 See section 5 2 4 When controlling the PL 8 via RS 232 connect the 12V terminal block connector to a 12V power supply 5 Configuring the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller 5 1 The K NET PINOUT Figure 4 defines the K NET PINOUT T FIRMWARE UPGRADE K NET TERM FACTORY PINOUT Black GND White B Green A Red 412V EE NO C NCINO C NC INO C NCINOC NCINOCINOCINOC NOC GTXRXy
6. GB A12V Figure 4 Wiring the K NET Connector 5 2 The RS 232 PINOUT The RS 232 9 pin D sub port PINOUT is defined in Figure 5 and Table 3 RS 232 PINOUT Figure 5 RS 232 PINOUT Connection Table 3 RS 232 PINOUT Connection Connect this PIN on the To this PIN on the Terminal Block Connector 9 pin D sub Connector Tx PIN 2 Rx PIN 3 GND PIN5 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Firmware Upgrade 6 Firmware Upgrade The PL 8 firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading from the Internet see section 6 1 e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 e Upgrading Firmware see section 6 3 6 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP_PL amp zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP_PLS8 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 6 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a PL 8 unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 rear panel terminal block connector according to section 5 2 2 Disconnect the power 3 Slide the underside switch to PROGRAM 4 Connect
7. select Load Hex from the File menu Firmware Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 AGH Buffer Device Settings Help Load HEX i asd Save HEX As att Buffer Information l W Read Configuration File F4 Save Configuration As Size 63 Kbytes Blank FF Range 0000 FBFF Checksum FB0400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading Exit BREE x HEX File Serial Number x x AMEL maj l Comm OFF Figure 10 Loading the Hex 6 The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for PL 8 for example 44M_V1p2 hex and click Open 7 Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate RS232 Iof xl 1 Pot COM E Baud ge00 I Manual Sync Connect Disconnect sine Cancel Figure 11 RS 232 Window 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Firmware Upgrade 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column AT89C51RD2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File PLS hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 BBE Eie Butter Device S
8. IES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 2301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 19 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user ma
9. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller 5 Configuring the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller 3l The K NET PINOUT 5 2 The RS 232 PINOUT 6 Firmware Upgrade 6 1 Downloading from the Internet 6 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 6 3 Upgrading Firmware 7 Kramer Protocol 7 1 PL 8 Commands in Protocol 2000 T2 PL 8 Commands in Protocol 3000 7 2 1 Operating Commands 7 2 2 Identification Commands 7 2 3 Reset Command 7 2 4 K NET management commands 7 3 Protocol 3000 Syntax 7 3 1 Host Message Format 7 3 2 Command Terms 7 3 3 Entering Commands 7 3 4 Command Forms 7 3 5 Command Chaining 7 3 6 Maximum String Length 7 3 7 Backward Support 8 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Figure 2 PL 8 Underside Figure 3 Connecting the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Figure 4 Wiring the K NET Connector Figure 5 RS 232 PINOUT Connection Figure 6 Splash Screen Figure 7 Atmel Flip Window Figure 8 Device Selection Window Figure 9 Device Selection window Figure 10 Loading the Hex NN NN DAMN UNNE e e e e e i a ai oe CHOMAANIANANDA NANA NNY N io STOOD ADDA NSW jis Contents Figure 11 RS 232 Window Figure 12 Atmel Flip Window Connected Figu
10. as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 1284 ASCII for Y 1284 ASCII for C NOTE 27 Bit 6 in the Output byte defines direction of the switched DATA RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 For bit 6 0 the direction of the control DATA is from Input to Output for bit 6 1 the direction of the reply DATA is oposite from Output to the Input Command Example Set relay On Open 0x02 0x81 0x80 Relay 0081 Set relay Off Close 0x02 0x80 0x80 Relay 0081 Read relay status 0x03 0x80 0x80 Relay 0081 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 7 2 PL 8 Commands in Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal Application and uses a data rate of 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit This section describes all commands sent to the PL 8 For an explanation of the syntax and use of Protocol 3000 see section 7 2 4 7 2 1 Operating Commands Following are the specific commands that the room controller RC device sends to the PL 8 to operate the external devices Command Syntax Response Relay control RELAY RELAY_NUM STATE RELAY RELAY_NUM STATE IRESULT Parameter Description RELAY_NUM 1 to 8
11. d without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 7 3 1 2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination_id Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 7 3 1 3 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sender_id Message CRI LF 7 3 1 4 Device Long Response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id Command SP Param1 Param2 result CR ILF CRI Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 7 3 2 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query
12. ed you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product Ifitis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be property packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Carton
13. ettings Help de ah la OE Operations Flow Buffet Information TSSCSIRD2 pe aas Martat id 58 F Erase Rangs 0000 1409 Dakak DA Checksum O6FDFI Eredeti Fe Onset 0000 Deviceld3 FF I Blank Check No Reset Before Loading Hardware Byte i8 _ Bootloader Ver 24 7 Progam HEX Fie FLB hex Device BSB 00 Bonis Devcessv FFE Serial Number _ Device SSB Ga mi G Level F Levelt I Set Special Bytes r C Level2 tol l File gt Load COM1 9600 Figure 12 Atmel Flip Window Connected 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again 11 Kramer Protocoll 5F Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Fie Bulfer Device Settings Help Operations Flow F Erase I Blank Check F Program F Verity I Set Special Bytes Ea al E PS Eo EA e Memory Verily Pass Bufer Information T89CS1RD2 Size 63 Kbytes r aol Blank FF Ara a Range 0000 1409 si E Checksum 08FDFI Device ld2 FC Oftset 0000 Device Id 3 FF No Reset Before Loading Hardware Byte 8 Bootloader Ver 22 baled ee Deweobse o0 5 0 Kbytes Device SBV FC Seria
14. his limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accura
15. igher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 1284c 224cc for 2 byte and 128 4ec 1 6uec for 3 byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 1284ect 34cc for 2 byte 128 4ect Sdec for 3 byte If the OUTPUT is set
16. l Number A Device SSB FF Level met AMEL tna Read Set COM1 9600 Figure 13 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 10 Close the Atmel Flip window 11 Disconnect the power on the PL 8 12 If required disconnect the RS 232 terminal block connector on the PL 8 unit from the Null modem adapter 13 Slide the underside PROGRAM switch back to normal 14 Connect the power to the PL 8 7 Kramer Protocol By default the PL 8 is set to protocol 3000 see section 7 1 but is also compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 see section 7 2 You can switch protocols by setting DIP switch 8 OFF for protocol 3000 and ON for protocol 2000 7 1 PL 8 Commands in Protocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 1 You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from the technical support section on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Table 4 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 Ni NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 12 WW 10 7 6 5
17. nual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000329 REV 1A
18. ontrol units such as the SV 551 RC 62 and RC 63 e Can be upgraded via RS 232 e Is housed in a Kramer TOOLS enclosure and is 12V DC fed Achieving the best performance means e Connecting only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and positioning your PL 8 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit 4 Your PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Figure 1 and Table 1 define the PL 8 oo 9 P 9 REL2 Revs REL4 REI REL REL REL 8 RS 232 NO C NCINO C NC j NO CNCINOC NC NOCINOCINOC INOC GTR G BAIN KRAMER TOOLS Low Voltage Relay Controller Figure 1 PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller 1 For example model number AD2512C part number 2535 000251 Your PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Table 1 PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Features Feature Function 1 REL Te
19. r and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain 7 3 6 Maximum String Length 64 characters 7 3 7 Backward Support Protocol 2000 is transparently supported by Protocol 3000 You can switch between protocols using a switch protocol command from either platform 8 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications of the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller INTERFACE RS 232 9 pin D sub Connector 2 K NET on terminal block connectors OUTPUTS 4 relays on terminal block connectors NO Normally Open C Common Voltage NC Normally Closed 36V AC or DC 2A 60VAC maximum on non inductive load 4 relays on terminal block connectors NO Normally Open NC Normally Closed 36V AC or DC 2A 60VAC maximum on non inductive load CONTROL LEDs LINK and ON POWER SOURCE 12V DC 130mA DIMENSIONS 12 1cm x 7 18cm x 2 42cm 4 76 x 2 83 x 0 95 W D H WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 67Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply mounting bracket 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered T
20. r version Request second prefix 13 remote control name Request third prefix remote software version Protocol 2000 revision Control data machine name Control data software version NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and h
21. re 13 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Tables Table 1 PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Features Table 2 Underside Features Table 3 RS 232 PINOUT Connection Table 4 Protocol Definitions Table 5 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Table 6 Technical Specifications of the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller 10 11 12 AA 13 18 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 2 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 that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS PL 8 Low Voltage Relay controller which is ideal for controlling screens projectors lights security gates and so on via the relays The package includes the following items e PL 8 Low Voltage Relay controller e Power adapter 12V DC Input e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cable
22. rminal Block from 1 to 4 Connect to room items The PINOUT is NO Normally Open C Common Voltage NC Normally Closed 2 REL Terminal Block from 5 to 8 Connect to room items The PINOUT is NO Normally Open C Common Voltage 3 RS 232 Terminal Block Connects to the RS 232 port on a PC 4 K NET Terminal Block PIN GND is for the Ground connection PIN B and PIN A Connector are for RS 485 and PIN 12V is for powering the unit 5 LINK LED llluminates when a link is established 6 ON LED llluminates when receiving power Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the PL 8 On some units the printing of the labels RS 485 TERM instead of PROGRAM and PROGRAM instead of RS 485 TERM may be swapped around erroneously The correct labeling is defined in Figure 2 and Table 2 Figure 2 PL 8 Underside Table 2 Underside Features Feature Function 1 CONTROL DIP switches Set DIP 8 ON to use protocol 2000 Set DIP 8 OFF to use protocol 3000 over K NET 2 RS 485 TERM Switch Switch for line termination of the unit 3 PROGRAM Switch Switch to PROGRAM for firmware upgrade 1 Such as lighting screen settings blinds and so on 2 K NET is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units 3 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS 485 cable in most applications it is not connected 4 DIPs to
23. s 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 S witchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control S ystems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GR OUP 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 the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Overview 2 1 Quick Start This Quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Connect the inputs and outputs see section 5 Connect the relays Connect to a room controller Screen 3 Overview The Kramer PL 8 is a high performance relay controller It can connect to up to eight devices The PL 8 is intended to be used for the simplified and centralized control of room functions such as lighting closing blinds and so on The PL 8 e Features four relays that have normally open NO and normally closed NC contacts and four relays that have normally open NO contacts e Has a LINK LED to indicate that communication is established and an ON LED that lights when the PL 8 receives power 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller e Can be controlled by Kramer SummitView c
24. s not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPL
25. te warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to pig bal cbr hao alee Mairi Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsur
26. the power 6 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears as follows 1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only File names are liable to change from time to time 7 Firmware Upgrade Figure 6 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Bees eiS eiela lal ETA Figure 7 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Firmware Upgrade Device Selection Device 478905115 OK Cancel Figure 8 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Buffer Device Settings Help No device selected Device AT89C5115 AT89C5115 AT89C5131 AT89C5132 Ok _ atescsien2 ATascsiicz AT89C511D2 AT89C51RB2 ATBSCSIRC2 ATB9C515ND1 ATXC5122 TE9CS1ACZ 4 T89C51CC01 T89C51CC02 T89C511C2 T89C51RB2 T89C51RC2 T89C51RD2 T8XC5121 Serial Num Device gt Select Figure 9 Device Selection window 5 Click OK and
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