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1. The Com Port Redirector allows any PC running Windows to use ports on a network server as if they were connected directly to the PC The Redirector creates a virtual COM port within Windows which for most purposes acts just like the selected serial port on the server Whenever this virtual port is accessed the redirector forms a network connection to the server and routes all data between the physical serial port on the server and the virtual port within windows This allows a modem on a server to be shared by many PC users thus the name of modem sharing which is commonly used to describe this 15 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 6 1 Installing the Com Port Redirector To install the Com Port Redirector do the following 1 Perform the appropriate step to start the installation Ifthe Com Port Redirector is on a CD ROM insert the CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive If you downloaded the Com Port Redirector double click the downloaded file Either step displays the Redirector Welcome screen in Figure 20 Redirector Welcome Redirector version 2 2 2 by Lantronix COM Port Redirector for Wina support lantronix cam installshield i Continue Cancel Figure 20 Com Port Redirector Welcome Screen 2 Click the Continue button and follow the on screen installation instructions 3 After installation the Setup Complete dialog box appears Figure 21 Setup2. COM9 s COM 4 COM 10 C COMS C COM 11 C COM B C COM 12 Cancel Figure 27 Choosing the COM Port 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 7 2 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Controller To control a Kramer machine using a RC 3000 controller as the Master Mode example in Figure 17 illustrates do the following 1 Configure the FC 3ETH units to the Active Routing Mode see section 5 6 2 2 Connect the RS 232 port of your Kramer machine to the RS 232 port of a FC 3ETH via a Null modem and connect the ETHERNET port of that FC 3ETH to a LAN 3 On the FC 3ETH connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity 8 Flash Memory Upgrade You can obtain the most up to date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Kramer Web site www kramerelectronics com 8 1 Reloading Firmware You can update the unit s internal operational code ROM and the unit s internal Web interface COB via XPort Installer the preferred way Check the Kramer Web site for the latest versions and release notes 8 1 1 Updating Via XPort Installer After downloading the firmware to your computer you can use XPort M Installer to install it 1 Download the updated firmware files from www kramerelectronics com 2 Start the XPort M Installer and search the network for the device you want to upgrade 3 Select the desired unit and click t
3. Not Supported By These Settings Figure 7 Port Configuration in Unit Configuration Window 5 5 2 Server Properties Button Click the Server Properties button to display the following dialog box Figure 8 You can change the server properties by editing any of the fields Hold the cursor over one of the fields to display Help messages Server Properties IP Address 192 468 0390 subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 00 Gateway Address O00 High Performance Disable m Telnet Password P600 0 Figure 8 Server Properties in Unit Configuration Window e Changing the IP address will require you to enter the new IP address in the browser to reload the page e Inthe Telnet Password field enter a password to prevent unauthorized access to the Setup Mode via a Telnet connection to port 9999 The password is limited to 4 characters An enhanced password setting of 16 characters is available under Security Settings on the Telnet Setup Mode window FC 3ETH Configuration 5 5 3 Port Properties Button Click the Port Properties button to display the following dialog boxes You can change the server properties by selecting the desired properties from the drop down list Figure 9 and Table 4 define the Serial Port Settings window Serial Part Settings Serial Protocol R8232 Speed 9600 3 Character Size BO Parity None stop bit None Flow Control Figure 9 Serial Port Settings Window Table 4 Serial Port Settings
4. Timeout Specifies the maximum number of seconds that the Com Port Redirector waits for a connection to be made before giving up on this attempt If Timeout Reconnect is enabled each connection attempt lasts this long If Timeout Reconnect is disabled the connection attempt fails after this interval and no more attempts are made No Net Close If checked prevents the network connection from being dropped when the communications application is closed To drop the connection click the Disconnect button in the Com Port Redirector Configuration window This allows applications to close and reopen ports without waiting for the network connection to be reestablished and negotiated Raw Mode If checked Raw Mode forms a raw TCP connection to the server s serial port accelerating the connection between the communications application and the server without sending configuration or status information from the PC to the server When using Raw Mode configure the Com Port Redirector and your FC 3ETH to use the same port number When auto reconnecting the Com Port Redirector tries to reconnect until the connection succeeds or you click the Cancel button in the pop up connection dialog box If the port was closed by the communications application or by clicking Disconnect the Com Port Redirector does not try to auto reconnect 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 6 2 3 Verify Conne
5. Window Available Options Feature Function Serial Protocol RS232 Speed 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 Character Size 8 7 Parity None Even Odd Stop Bit 1 2 Flow Control None XON XOFF XON XOFF Pass Characters to Host CTS RTS Hardware Figure 10 and Table 5 define the Connect Mode Settings window Connect Mode Settings UDP Datagram Mode Disable r UDP Datagram Type ee Change address Table Incoming Connection Accept unconditional atts Response Nothing quiep Startup No Active Connection Startup e Figure 10 Connect Mode Settings Window 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FC 3ETH Configuration Table 5 Connect Mode Settings Available Options Feature Function UDP Datagram Mode Enable Disable UDP Datagram Type User selectable Incoming Connection Accept unconditional Accept Incoming DTR Never accept Incoming Response Nothing quiet Character Response Startup No Active Connection startup With Any Character With CR 0xOD Only Manual Connection Autostart Modem Mode With Active DTR Figure 11 and Table 6 define the Dedicated Connection window Dedicated Connection Remote IP Address Remote Port Local Part 1000 Figure 11 Dedicated Connection Window Table 6 Dedicated Connection Window Functions Feature Functio
6. a redirected Com port Click the Add IP button The IP Service Setup dialog box appears see Figure 24 IP Service Setup 7 x Hast TEPParl Figure 24 IP Service Setup Dialog Box In the Host field enter the IP address of the FC 3ETH In the TCPPort field type 10001 for Channel 1 according to the local port configured in the FC 3ETH unit Click OK Click the Port Settings button The Port Settings dialog box appears Figure 25 shows the Port Settings dialog box and Table 10 describes its settings Check Raw Mode 19 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector Port Settings x Timeout Reconnect Force v2 Protocol Server Reconnect No Met Close Irband Listen 4 Raw Mode 7 EI Connection Timeout Figure 25 Port Settings Window 9 Click OK 10 Click the Save button see Figure 22 11 Click the Close button see Figure 22 Table 10 Port Settings Description Seting o Description sd Timeout Reconnect If checked the Com Port Redirector re establishes the connection if the connection times out Server Reconnect If checked the Com Port Redirector re establishes the connection if the server closes it Inband Listen If checked the Com Port Redirector uses the inband redirector protocol on inbound connections from a FC 3ETH This protocol allows settings like modem signals baud rate and parity to be exchanged between Com Port Redirector and the server Connection
7. label inside the unit Mi Lantronix XPort Installer 3 2 B g ml x File Edit View Acton Device Help a EY EC i E T j Upgrade Telnet Web Search AssignIP Ping Update IP Address El Network 5 192 168 0 39 me Gateway 0 0 0 0 Hardware Address O0 20 44 86 27 C0 IP Address 192 168 0 39 Subnet 255 255 255 0 O OEM Configurable Pins Pin 1 IN1 Hame An optional name far identifying the device This field is not stored on the device Figure 3 Device Found on the Network FC 3ETH Configuration To change the IP address first select the device from the list then click the Assign IP icon or select Assign IP Address from the Action menu The hardware address and IP address are loaded into the Assign IP Address dialog box Figure 4 7s Assign IP Address E d X Hardware Address e g QU 20 44 14 01 18 Cancel IP Address to assign decimal dot notation Figure 4 IP Address Assignment Dialog Box Enter the new IP Address and click OK The new IP Address will appear in the main window 5 3 2 Test the IP Address To test the IP Address do as follows 1 Select the device from the main window list 2 Click the Ping icon or select Ping from the Action menu The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP Address of the selected device 3 Click the Ping button and the results will be displayed in the Status window Use the Clear Status button to clear the window so you can Ping the device ag
8. the ini file If you change the location of the Web pages or firmware you must edit the corresponding file set to match the new location Click the New button to clear all selections Serial Port Recovery Procedure If for some reason the firmware is damaged you can recover the firmware file by using the serial port to download the rom file Start XPort Installer select the device click Action and select Advanced Recover Firmware The Recover Firmware dialog box appears 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications Ai Recover Fimware x If a unit is inoperable due to corrupt or missing firmware firmware may be reloaded over a serial port connection with this PC To reload the firmware power off the unit connect a cable from this Cancel PC to the primary serial port of the device Then select the model local port and firmware file on this dialog box and click OK Finally power on the device and the firmware will be upgraded A status message will confirm when the process is complete Local Port COM1 x Device Model Port Firmware File Browse Warning Only use this mechanism if absolutely necessary as no check is made for the validity of the specific ROM image Figure 29 Recover Firmware Dialog Box Enter the Local Port on your PC and the location of the Firmware File The Device Model should indicate XPort M Click OK to download the file The Status Bar
9. Complete Setup has finished copyng files to your computer Before you can use the program you must restart Windows or your computer C No wil restart my computer later After your computer reboots start the Redirector Contig Help file from the Start menu which will explain how to set up the redirector Figure 21 Setup Complete Dialog Box 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 4 Click Finish to complete the installation and restart your computer Note After you complete the installation we recommend that you read the Read Me file to obtain the latest information about Com Port Redirector 5 Click the Start button in the Windows Taskbar point to Programs point to Lantronix Redirector and click Configuration The Com Port Redirector Configuration window appears see Figure 22 0 x Port Configuration Advanced Redirect com4 To Move Up i Move Down Silent Mode Add IFs Add IP Port Settings Remove Stalus Idle Q Discornect Help TERRE Clese r Figure 22 Com Port Redirector Configuration Window 6 Click the Com Setup button A Port Setup dialog box appears Figure 23 with the first logical communications port checked The physical communication ports on the computer where the Com Port Redirector is installed are grayed out and unavailable In Figure 23 these are Com1 throu
10. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 3 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 3 2 Achieving the Best Performance 4 Your FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller 5 FC 3ETH Configuration 5 1 Installing and Running the XPort Configuration Software 2 2 Install XPort Installer 5 3 Run XPort Installer 5 3 1 Assign IP Address 5 3 2 Test the IP Address 3 4 Configuring the FC 3ETH 5 5 Web Manager Page 5 5 1 Unit Configuration Button 5 5 2 Server Properties Button 5 5 3 Port Properties Button 5 5 4 Factory Settings 5 5 5 Update Settings 5 6 Routing Data in the Passive and Active Routing Modes 5 6 1 Passive Routing Mode 5 6 2 Active Routing Mode 6 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 6 1 Installing the Com Port Redirector 6 2 Configuring the Com Port Redirector 6 2 1 Configuration Guidelines 6 2 2 Redirector Configuration 6 2 3 Verify Connectivity 6 3 Using the Com Port Redirector 7 Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC 3ETH 7 1 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer 7 2 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Controller 8 Flash Memory Upgrade 8 1 Reloading Firmware 8 1 1 Updating Via XPort Installer 8 1 2 Serial Port Recovery Procedure 9 Technical Specifications wo 00 1 0t d ARARA Urb e mo ee oe m e oO o NA BW WD WW C NO pm MO N
11. O p lt NNNMNNN WwW UNN N N U hn Un Contents Figures Figure 1 FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Figure 2 XPort Installer Main Dialog Box Figure 3 Device Found on the Network Figure 4 IP Address Assignment Dialog Box Figure 5 FC 3ETH Web Manager Figure 6 Server Configuration in Unit Configuration Window Figure 7 Port Configuration in Unit Configuration Window Figure 8 Server Properties in Unit Configuration Window Figure 9 Serial Port Settings Window Figure 10 Connect Mode Settings Window Figure 11 Dedicated Connection Window Figure 12 Flush Mode Input Buffer Window Figure 13 Packing Algorithm Window Figure 14 Additional Settings Window Figure 15 Connecting the FC 3ETH in the Passive Routing Mode Figure 16 Setting the FC 3ETH to the Passive Routing Mode Figure 17 Connecting the FC 3ETH in the Active Routing Mode Figure 18 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 1 to the Active Routing Mode Figure 19 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 2 to the Active Routing Mode Figure 20 Com Port Redirector Welcome Screen Figure 21 Setup Complete Dialog Box Figure 22 Com Port Redirector Configuration Window Figure 23 Port Setup Window Figure 24 IP Service Setup Dialog Box Figure 25 Port Settings Window Figure 26 Silent Mode Checked in RDCfg Window Figure 27 Choosing the COM Port Figure 28 Transfer Files Dialog Box Figure 29 Recover Firmware Dialog Box Tables Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual
12. Table 2 FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Functions Table 3 Web Manager Window Buttons Table 4 Serial Port Settings Window Available Options Table 5 Connect Mode Settings Available Options Table 6 Dedicated Connection Window Functions Table 7 Flush Mode Input Buffer Window Available Options Table 8 Packing Algorithm Window Available Options Table 9 Additional Settings Window Available Options Table 10 Port Settings Description Table 11 Technical Specifications of the FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller 10 11 11 11 12 13 20 29 li KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 350 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Pico TOOLS FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller which is ideal for use with Ethernet RS 232 interface The package includes the following items FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Power adapter 12V DC Input Windows based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector Null modem adapter 2 This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully a
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14. ain 4 Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window Note If you do not receive Reply messages make sure the unit is properly attached to the network and that the IP address assigned is valid for the particular network segment you are working with If you are not sure check with your Systems Administrator 5 4 Configuring the FC 3ETH You must configure the FC 3ETH so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device For example you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network traffic how it will handle serial packets and when to start or close a connection You can configure your unit locally or remotely using the following procedures 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FC 3ETH Configuration e Use the XPort Installer to configure the unit Some features are only available through the XPort Installer menus e Use a standard Web browser to access the unit s internal Web pages and configure the unit over the network see section 5 5 This is the easiest and preferred method e Make sure that the Java 2 Runtime Environment Standard Edition Version 1 4 1 software is installed on your PC If not download it from http java sun com The unit s configuration is stored in non volatile memory and is retained without power You can change the configuration at any time The unit performs a reset after the configuration has been changed and store
15. bility of several people simultaneously attempting to configure the Device Server Network port logins can be disabled The system manager will not be able to access the unit This port can also be password protected 5 2 Install XPort Installer To install the XPort M Installer do the following l 2 3 4 Insert the product CD into your CD ROM drive Run the XPort installer setup Respond to the installation wizard prompts Restart your system 5 3 Run XPort Installer Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Programs XPort Installer XPort Installer The XPort Installer main dialog box displays Figure 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FC 3ETH Configuration Bi Lantronix XPort Installer 3 2 BE Dl x File Edit View Action Help Pee Search AssignIP Ping Type Name Group IP Address El Network Network Interface 0 Intel R PRO 1 gt Network Interface The PC network card to use for communicating where multiple cards are Figure 2 XPort Installer Main Dialog Box To search for devices click the Search icon or select Search Network from the Action menu 5 3 1 Assign IP Address Figure 3 shows a device found on the network with the IP addresses assigned at the factory The Hardware Address is an individual permanent address assigned to a particular device on the network The Hardware Address can be found on the product
16. ctivity After configuring the Com Port Redirector and the FC 3ETH use a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal to verify connectivity from the Com Port Redirector to the FC 3ETH To verify connectivity between the Com Port Redirector and the FC 3ETH using HyperTerminal 1 Click the Start button in the Windows Taskbar point to Programs point to Accessories point to Communications and click HyperTerminal 2 Open anew session to the virtual Com port configured to connect to the device server 3 When the HyperTerminal window opens a pop up window displays Attempting to connect to service If this message is replaced by Successfully redirected to service the connection from the Com Port Redirector to the device server was successful However if the message is replaced by Failed to connect to any service the connection failed Ensure your settings are correct 4 To hide the pop up window check Silent Mode on the Com Port Redirector Configuration window Figure 26 ni xi Port Configuration Advanced Redirect com4 To Move Up Move Down Add IF Add IP Port Settings Stalus Idle Discornect Help Save Clese TERRE e r Figure 26 Silent Mode Checked in RDCfg Window 6 3 Using the Com Port Redirector Observe the following general guidelines when using the Com Port Redirector e Do not run the Com Port Redirector with other software that installs a virtual com
17. customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from 1 Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature il Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user contro
18. d 5 5 Web Manager Page To configure the FC 3ETH via a Web browser first click one of the devices listed in the window and then click the Web icon The Web Manager window now displays in your browser Web Manager 3 5B2 Microsoft Internet Explorer B x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help EJ Back 2 A A Seach Favorites PMedia C4 E5 5 2 Address amp http 192 158 0 39 Go Links a a Selected Channel 1 Version 3 50 Serial Port Settings Serial Protocol R5232 Menu pn Speed 9600 Unit Configuration eharaticreie e Server Properties Parity None Port Properties Stopbit 1 Factory Settings1 Eloweonbol None z PESSE HENES Connect Mode Settings Select Channel UDP Datagram Mode Disable Channel UDP Datagram Type PANN e Was 4 L Applet container started i GE Local intranet Y Figure 5 FC 3ETH Web Manager Table 3 describes the Web Manager window buttons 7 FC 3ETH Configuration Table 3 Web Manager Window Buttons Unit Configuration Press to enter the Server Configuration and the Port Configuration settings section 5 5 1 Server Properties Press to enter the Server Properties and change the server properties by editing any of the fields Section 5 5 2 When in the Web Manager window 1 Use the menu buttons to navigate to sub pages where you can configure server settings See explanations of the configuration parameters in the following secti
19. ence Send Character 01 User Selectable Send Character 02 User Selectable Figure 14 and Table 9 define the Additional Settings window Additional Settings Disconnect Made Ignore OTR T Check for CTRL D To Disconnect Disable Port Password Disable Telnet Mode Disable Inactivity Timeout Enable r bo B o Figure 14 Additional Settings Window Inactivity Timer Port Password 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FC 3ETH Configuration Table 9 Additional Settings Window Available Options Feature Function Disconnect Mode Ignore DTR With DTR Drop Check for CTRL D to Disconnect Enable Disable Port Password Enable Disable Telnet Mode Enable Disable Inactivity Timeout Enable Disable Inactivity Timer User Selectable Port Password User Selectable Port Password must be enabled 5 5 4 Factory Settings Click the Factory Settings button to set Channel 1 to the factory default settings 5 5 5 Update Settings Click the Update Settings button to send all changed settings to the device 5 6 Routing Data in the Passive and Active Routing Modes The FC 3ETH routes data in either the Passive Routing Mode see section 5 6 1 or the Active Routing Mode see section 5 6 2 5 6 1 Passive Routing Mode In the Passive Routing Mode the FC 3ETH never sends any data in the serial port Ethernet direction before it first receives data from the remote station tha
20. gh Com3 Your unavailable communication ports may vary inl xi Redirected Ports Com Com2 Comi2 Com22 a oma B Lom 3 Com23 DK Iv Coma Comi4 f Com24 F Com5 Comi5 Cam25 Cancel Com Come Cem26 Com Comi f Com27 Com8 Comi8 f Com28 Com3 Comi8 f Com28 Comi f Com20 Figure 23 Port Setup Window 17 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 7 Click all the logical ports to which the PC will be redirected A 9 checkmark appears next to each logical port selected Each port selected will be available from the Redirect To drop down list in the Com Port Redirector Configuration window section 6 2 2 To deselect a port click it again to remove the checkmark next to it Removing the checkmark indicates the port will not be available from the Redirect To drop down list When finished click OK Note After you use the Port Setup dialog box to add or remove Com ports restart your computer 6 2 Configuring the Com Port Redirector 6 2 1 Com Port Redirector is a software utility for network enabling legacy software applications that do not have network support Com Port Redirector installs virtual Windows communication ports These virtual communication ports are redirected over a network to the serial port of the FC 3ETH Configuration Guidelines Observe the following general guidelines when preparing the FC 3ETH for use with
21. he Upgrade icon or select Files from the Device menu The Transfer Files dialog box displays Figure 28 4 To upgrade firmware click the Firmware field to display the browse button Click the browse button to open a search window and locate the firmware file rom Click OK and the file transfer starts 1 Previously known as the VS 3000 23 Flash Memory Upgrade 8 1 2 5 x Configuration New Load Save Em El Fi i El Format COB Archives WebPage WebPage2 WebPage3 WebPage4 WebPage5 W ebPageb il E Firmware Firmware file consisting of the ROM image Figure 28 Transfer Files Dialog Box To upgrade a Web Page expand the Web Pages selection by clicking the plus sign next to Format Select the Web Page to upgrade and a browse button will appear on the right side of the field Use the browse button to locate the Web page file cob Click OK and the file transfer begins The Web Manager is loaded to WEB6 and the Configurable Pins Applet is loaded to WEBI The Configuration buttons let you create and select a group of files comprised of several Web pages and firmware files that can be downloaded with one command To create a file set select all of the files to download then click the Save button to open the Save As dialog The defined set of files is saved to a ini file To Load a file set click the Load button to display a search dialog box Only the path of the files is stored in
22. ls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for l Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 23 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusio
23. 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 FC 3ETH away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Figure 1 illustrates the FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Table 2 defines the FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller functions 12V DC Ethernet Controller FC SETH ETHERNET ON Figure 1 FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller FC 3ETH Configuration Table 2 FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Functions Feature Function 1 12V DC 12V DC connector for powering the unit 2 RS 232 port Connects to the RS 232 DB 9 port on a Kramer or other device or PC 3 ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN 4 ONLED Illuminates when receiving power 5 RESET Button General reset 5 FC 3ETH Configuration The following sections describe how to install and run the XPort configuration software and how to configure the FC 3ETH 5 1 Installing and Running the XPort Configuration Software It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring the FC 3ETH The FC 3ETH IP address must be configured before a network connection is available Only one person at a time may be logged into the network port This eliminates the possi
24. modem in the remote location whether it is a stand alone PC or a LAN system Supports wireless 802 11b based LAN systems Has the capability to facilitate a built in Web page server The FC 3ETH includes the COM Port Redirector Driver for compatibility with applications based on COM port communication The COM Port Redirector Makes the FC 3ETH compatible with all Windows based applications which work through an actual COM port This includes all versions of K Router and other Kramer control applications It lets you operate all RS 232 controllable devices via Ethernet LAN using their existing PC software Operates like a hardware port that is a logical COM port that behaves like a standard hardware COM port but in reality transparently reroutes the data using the TCP IP network to the FC 3ETH interface via a Virtual Null modem connection which you can emulate over the Ethernet or Internet Can be created in any quantity on your PC and does not occupy an actual serial port 3 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual DHCP Term Definition 802 3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Dynamic Host Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Configuration Protocol automatically send a
25. n Remote IP Address User selectable Remote Port User selectable Local Port 10001 default 10001 user selectable Figure 12 and Table 7 define the Flush Mode Input Buffer window Flush Mode Input Buffer Line to Network On Active Connection On Passive Connection At Time To Disconnect Disable Disable Disable Flush Mode Input Buffer Network to Line On Active Connection On Passive Connection At Time To Disconnect Digable Disable Disable Figure 12 Flush Mode Input Buffer Window Table 7 Flush Mode Input Buffer Window Available Options Feature Function On Active Connection Enable Disable On Passive Connection Enable Disable At Time To Disconnect Enable Disable 11 FC 3ETH Configuration Figure 13 and Table 8 define the Packing Algorithm window Packing Algorithm Packing Algorithm Disable mr Idle Time Trailing Characters E Send Immediate After Sendchars E sendchar Define 2 Byte Sequence E send Character 01 send Character 02 Figure 13 Packing Algorithm Window Table 8 Packing Algorithm Window Available Options Feature Function Packing Algorithm Enable Disable Idle Time Force transmit 12 ms Force transmit 52 ms Force Transmit 250 ms Force Transmit 5000 ms Trailing Characters None One Two Send Immediate After Enable Disable Sendchars Sendchar Define2 Byte Enable Disable Sequ
26. nd 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 3 Overview The high performance FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller is an easy to use matchbox size bi directional hardware and software interface system for controlling Kramer and also non Kramer RS 232 controllable machines via Ethernet LAN as well as via the Internet GROUP I Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 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 Overview In particular the FC 3ETH Offers network connectivity that lets you connect a Kramer or other device via its RS 232 port to the Ethernet LAN network Lets you control an RS 232 device via Ethernet from a PC set to Passive routing mode or other protocol compatible remote controller Includes Windows based Configuration XPort software for network programming Supports easy dial up and Internet system remote control requiring only a dedicated IP address and a
27. new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different network location When setting two FC 3ETH units in the Active routing mode Figure 17 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Term Definition Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network On the Internet a node or stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address A 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver within a network via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is used to reference the specific unit Local Area Network Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often LAN share a server within a defined geographic area Media Access Control A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an MAC Address Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Transmission Control The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the Protocol Internet message into appropriately sized packets for the network and can be used as a Protocol TCP IP communications protocol in an intranet or an extranet 3 2 Achieving the Best Performance Achieving the best performance
28. ns may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 5008 1 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION D Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment D Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine X Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd
29. ons 2 When you are finished click the Update Settings button to save your settings 5 5 1 Unit Configuration Button Click the Unit Configuration button to display the following dialog box Figure 6 This page contains the Server Configuration and the Port Configuration settings These are static settings read from the device E Web Manager 3 5B2 Microsoft Internet Explorer k Oj xJ File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt G A AZ GQSeach GyFavorites PMedia C4 E5 G Address http 192 168 0 39 Go Links en Manager Selected Channel 1 Version 3 50 A Server Configuration Product Xport Device Server Menu Milililii Ethernet 1 Channel i Firmware Version vi 80 SHUI Hardware Address 00 20 44 86 27 CO Part Properties IP Address Is2188038 ee Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 paces Gateway Address ogg N Select Channel Bf Port Configuration 4 Applet container started Local intranet Figure 6 Server Configuration in Unit Configuration Window Figure 6 and Figure 7 show the information available in the Unit Configuration window 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FC 3ETH Configuration Port Configuration Local Part Number tooo Remote Fot Number ey sass Serial Port Speed 600 Flow Control la Interface Mode l E Connect Mode LLLI Disconnect Made DES LL Z E LA Flush Made Dp MEME LLL Pack Control laa NDP Datagram Type
30. port e Do not run the Com Port Redirector with other Com Port Redirection software on the same PC 21 Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC 3ETH 7 Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC 3ETH You can use your FC 3ETH to control a Kramer machine from a computer that connects to a LAN see section 7 1 or via a controller see section 7 2 as well as via an Internet connection 7 1 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer To control a Kramer machine via one computer as the example in Figure 15 illustrates do the following L Configure the FC 3ETH to the Passive Routing Mode see section 5 6 1 Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity Connect the RS 232 port of your Kramer machine to the RS 232 port of the FC 3ETH via a Null modem Connect the ETHERNET port of your FC 3ETH to a LAN using a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors You can control the Kramer machine from your computer with the Kramer Windows control software Run the Kramer Windows control software to control the Kramer machine from your computer When working with a non Kramer device use its existing PC software or the Microsoft HyperTerminal In the K Router Port window choose the COM port according to the number of your redirected serial port x H5 232 Connection Local Computer setting C EOM 1 C COM C COM2 C DUM 8 C COM 3 C
31. t is the data in the Ethernet serial direction Serial data that is received at the serial port of the FC 3ETH before the remote station contacts the FC 3ETH is discarded In the Passive Mode the FC 3ETH will work with one station only as the example in Figure 15 illustrates e Kramer Machine Ethernet Controller FC 3ETH ON J Figure 15 Connecting the FC 3ETH in the Passive Routing Mode 13 FC 3ETH Configuration Passive Mode Configuration To configure the FC 3ETH to the passive mode set the Flush Mode Input Buffer section 5 5 3 as in Figure 16 Flush Mode Input Buffer Line to Network On Active Connection Disable On Passive Connection Disable r At Time To Disconnect Disable rj Flush Mode Input Buffer Hetwork to Line On Active Connection Disable e On Passive Connection Disable At Time To Disconnect Disable rj Figure 16 Setting the FC 3ETH to the Passive Routing Mode 5 6 2 Active Routing Mode In the Active Routing Mode the FC 3ETH does not wait for the remote station to send the data first and routes the data in the destination device direction as soon as there is data to be sent The data is always sent to a specific destination as defined by the Destination IP address and the Destination Data Port Number Settings of the FC 3ETH Also the FC 3ETH only accepts the data sent from the remote station whose IP address matches the one set in the Destina
32. the Com Port Redirector The FC 3ETH to which the Com Port Redirector will connect must have an IP address The PC running the Com Port Redirector must have a good network connection to the FC 3ETH If redirecting over a Wide Area Network WAN both the PC and the FC 3ETH must have a correct gateway address configured in their TCP IP settings All serial settings on the FC 3ETH must match the settings of the serial device Serial settings include Baud rate Parity Stop bits Flow control Interface mode Serial cabling between the serial device being managed and the FC 3ETH must be correct Consult the pinout documentation of your serial device 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 6 2 2 Redirector Configuration Before using the Com Port Redirector you have to configure the FC 3ETH To do so do the following Assign a compatible IP address to the device server Set the serial settings baud rate parity flow control data bits Set the port number to 10001 recommended For specific instructions see section 5 To configure the Com Port Director L Click the Start button in the Windows Taskbar point to Programs point to Lantronix Redirector and click Configuration The Com Port Redirector Configuration window appears see Figure 22 Using the Redirect To drop down list at the top of the Com Port Redirector Configuration window click
33. tion IP address The FC 3ETH will discard the data sent from any other IP See the example illustrated in Figure 17 12V DC RS 232 e Ethernet Controller RC 3000 FC 3ETH ON J Kramer Machine Ethernet Controller FC 3ETH Figure 17 Connecting the FC 3bETH in the Active Routing Mode 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector Active Mode Configuration To configure the FC 3ETH to the active mode set the Flush Mode Input Buffer section 5 5 3 on unit 1 as in Figure 18 and set unit 2 as in Figure 19 Flush Mode Input Buffer Line to Network On Active Connection Enable m On Passive Connection Enable y At Time To Disconnect Disable J rj Flush Mode Input Buffer Network to Line On Active Connection Enable m On Passive Connection Enable At Time To Disconnect Disable mr Figure 18 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 1 to the Active Routing Mode Flush Mode Input Buffer Line to Network On Active Connection Disable mr On Passive Connection Enable re At Time Ta Disconnect Disable rj Flush Mode Input Buffer Network to Line On Active Connection Disable mr On Passive Connection Enable r At Time To Disconnect Disable m Figure 19 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 2 to the Active Routing Mode Set the Remote IP Address and Remote Port for both units Figure 11 6 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector
34. will indicate the progress of the task Within a few seconds it will prompt to reset the device To reset the device either unplug the power and plug it back in or press the Reset button on the unit if available On some devices the reset button is recessed and a small pin may be needed Once the device resets the firmware recovery will progress When the firmware transfer is complete a message box will appear indicating the status Click OK on the message box Finally reset the device again either by re powering or pressing the Reset button Once the device boots up again it is ready with the new firmware 9 Technical Specifications Table 11 includes the technical specifications Table 11 Technical Specifications of the FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller ETHERNET INTERFACE 10 100 BaseT Ethernet SERIAL INTERFACES RS 232 DB9M signals RX TX RTS CTS Ground NETWORK PROTOCOLS ICMP ping ARP TCP UDP POWER SOURCE 12 VDC 80mA DIMENSIONS 6 22cm x 2 415cm x 5 23cm 2 45 x 2 41 x 5 23 W D H WEIGHT 0 115 kg 0 25 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply mounting bracket 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 25 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first
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