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1. 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 controller 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 sen2. Run Clear Memory Verily Pass Size Blank Range 0000 1408 Checksum OBFDF1 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading HEX Serial Number Butter infomation 63 Kbytes File PL amp hex 5 0 Kbytes AmE Marufact Id Device Id1 7 Device Id 2 Device Id 3 Hardware Byte 8 Bootloader 24 Device BSB Device SBV Device SSB Level C Level C Level2 TESCSIRD2 BL or Fr als w a FF Read Set ICOM1 9600 Figure 13 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Kramer Protocol By default the PL 8 is set to protocol 3000 see section 7 1 but is also Close the Atmel Flip window Disconnect the power on the PL 8 If required disconnect the RS 232 terminal block connector on the PL 8 unit from the Null modem adapter Slide the underside PROGRAM switch back to normal Connect the power to the PL 8 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 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
3. 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 cR 7 3 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command 5 Parameter_1 Parameter_2 CR 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 cR Command 2 Parameter2 1 Parameter2 2 En Command 3 Parameter3 1 Parameter3 2 7 3 1 3 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sender id Message cR LE 7 3 1 4 Device Long Response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id Command SP Param Param2 resull cR LF 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 AZ 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 Mess
4. 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 N1 NO T 6 5 4 3 2 0 1st byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 O4 02 O1 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 0 4th byte 1 Bit 7 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 N0 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 NO 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching 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
5. shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor 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 FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT 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 controls 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 product
6. to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 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 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override 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 MO 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 ewmcintarpasa contol data 227 1 ON switched 45 REQUEST STATUS OF RELAY 0 Equal to output number 3 4 27 DATA OUTPUT whose status is reqd 13 Kramer Protocol
7. 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 control 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 Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit Warning 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 ee REL 6 REL7 REL8 RS 232 LNO C NCjNO C NC NO C NCjNO C NCjNO CjNOC NOC Tx RF G BAIN KRAMER TOOLS Low Voltage Relay Controller LINK ON 8 6 Figure 1 PL 8 Low Volta
8. Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column AT69C51RD2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File 8 appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 MEE Eie Buffer Device Settings Help eis siolla ptis ej Operations Flow Buffer Information T89C51RD2 Size 63 Kbytes Mandar Blank RETE or Erase Range 0000 1409 Checksum OSEDFI Device id2 rc Offset 0000 Device Id 3 Fr IV Blank Check No Reset Before Loading Hardware Byte 18 3 BootloaderVer 24 HEX File PL8 hex Device BSB oo j Device SBV rc Serial Number Device SSB FF Ae Level C Levelt I Set Special Bytes AIMEL rivers Read Set Run Clear 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 Protocol 7 1 10 11 12 13 14 Atmel Flip 1 8 8 File Buffer Device Settings Help Operations Flow M Erase IV Blank Check FE Program IV Verity Set Special Bytes
9. GND White B Green A Red 12 rete rete respec efr o a ELLE EEL ES NO C NCjNO C NC j NO C C NC j NO C NO CjNO C j NO C G TX Rq G B A 12V 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 PIN 5 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 Goto our Web site at www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP PL6 zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP_PLS 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 t
10. 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 5 1 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 7 2 PL 8 Commands in Protocol 3000 7 2 1 Operating Commands 7 2 20 Identification Commands 7 2 3 Reset Command 7 24 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 34 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 dd DAMN UNNE mE e e e e e i 000000 N 31 QN CA m DOOCmMmANDNAMN YW pia Contents Figure 11 RS 232 Window Fi
11. NPUT 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 1285 3a for 2 byte 1284 54 for 3 byte If the OUTPUT is set 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 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 stop bit This section describes all commands sent to the PL 8 For an explanation of the syntax and use of Protocol 3000 see
12. age 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 l character Message starting character For host command query 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 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 I character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 7 8 8 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 CR press the Enter key ILF 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 command
13. d HEX codes 4l 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 higher 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 1284 224 for 2 byte and 12844 164 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 I
14. ge Relay Controller 1 For example model number AD2512C part number 2535 000251 3 Your PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Table 1 PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller Features Feature Function 1 REL Terminal 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 ONLED when receiving power Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the PL 8 K 4 O 8 1 v diii TERM CONTROL PROGRAM lt 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 connec
15. gure 12 Atmel Flip Window Connected Figure 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 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 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 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 This user manual 2 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 Use Kramer high pe
16. he 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 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 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 AT83C5115 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 o ZETE Ee en E Device Selection No device selected Device AT89C5115 t 89 5115 89 5131 89 5132 89 51 2 89 511 2 89 51102 ATB9CSIRBZ SeislNum atescsinc2 ae ATB9CSISNDI 8 5122 4 T89CS1AC2 tescsicco
17. rformance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers 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 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 To RC 62 RC 63 Lighting System Step 2 Operate the machine see section 5 Operate via a room controller or via RS 232 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 HasaLINK LED to indicate that communication is established and an ON LED that lights
18. s approx ACCESSORIES Power supply mounting bracket 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHATIS 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 or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any
19. s 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 character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commandis 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 2 42cm 4 76 x 2 83 x 0 95 W D WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 671b
20. s is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 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 exclusions 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 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercialand light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO 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 authorit
21. 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 RESULT Parameter Description RELAY NUM 1 to 8 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 RESULT Parameter Description RELAY NUM 1 to8 7 2 2 Identification Commands Command Syntax Response Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE MODEL Read device firmware VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINORI BUILD REVISIONI version 7 2 3 Reset Command Command Syntax Reset device RESET Response RESET OK 7 2 4 K NET management commands Command Syntax Change KNET number KSET NEW K ID Parameter Description 10 1 or Master 2 Slave Response KSET NEW_K_ID RESULT 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
22. t T89CS1CCO2 T89CS1IC2 2 m T89C51RB2 maf es T89CSIRC2 T89C51RD2 TeXCS121 M Eta V Blar Device Select Comm OFF Figure 9 Device Selection window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu Firmware Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Buffer Device Settings Help Load HEX v 4 NY Save HEX As ES E d n n Bead Configuration File F4 Buffer Information Save Configuration As Size 63 Kbytes Blank Range 0000 FBFF Checksum 400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading Exit x x x HEX File Serial Number AMEL E xx ges ed 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 Pars 1 Pot OC area Baud 9600 Manual Syne Connect Disconnect syne Figure 11 RS 232 Window 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Firmware Upgrade 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations
23. tion is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS 485 cable in most applications it is not connected 4 DIPs 1 to 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 screen to the REL 3 terminal block connector A projector lift to the REL 4 terminal block connector 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 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 FIRMWARE UPGRADE K NET TERM FACTORY PINOUT Black
24. y to operate the equipment Usethe supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 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 manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 O 32 QS ia Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000329 REV 1
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