USER MANUAL - CAMBOARD Electronics
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1. 2 Click the Continue button and follow the on screen installation instructions 3 After installation the Setup Complete dialog box appears Figure 21 Setup Complete Setup has finished copyng files to your computer Before you can use the program you must restart Windows or your computer No wil restat my computer later After your computer reboots start the Redirector Config Help file from the Start menu which will explain how to set upthe redirector Figure 21 Setup Complete Dialog Box 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 19 ind iE bsard de Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von a CAMBOARD Electronics ne using the Com irector lalx Port Configuration Advanced Redirect coma 7 To Move Up Move Dean T Silent Mode Add IP Port Settings u Status fide ti Discornect Help Saye Clese Figure 22 Com Port Redirector Configuration Window 6 Click the Com Setup button A Port Setup dialog box appears Figure 23 with the2. 1 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 2 Using the Redirect To drop down list at the top of the Com Port Redirector Configuration window click a redirected Com port 3 Click the Add IP button The IP Service Setup dialog box appears see Figure 24 IP Service Setup x Host TCPPort Figure 24 IP Service Setup Dialog Box 4 Inthe Host field enter the IP address of the FC 3ETH 5 Inthe 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 8 Check Raw Mode x I Tmesut Reconnect 7 Force v2 Riotcool Server Reconnect T No Net Close I Irband Listen IV RawMede Connection Timeout Figure 25 Port Settings Window www eamboard de Tel 07131 91120 te nrE easiseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von conditie WA BOARD Electronics achine using the Com irector 9 Click OK 10 Click the Save button see Figure 22 11 Click the Close button see Figure 22 Table 10 Port Settings Description Setting Description Timeout Reconnect If checked the Com Port Redirector re establishes the connection if
3. 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 1 When setting two FC 3ETH units in the Active routing mode Figure 17 3 ia board de Tel 07131 91120 1ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics 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 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 new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a DHCP different network location Gateway A network posi
4. 3ETH 12V DC RS 232 er Pico TOOLS p Machine Ethernet Controler Connect in the Passive Routing Mode see section 5 6 1 To Kramer Machine Step 3 Connect the power Step 4 Control the machine Control the machine via RS 232 or the Ethernet using the Com Fort redirector www camboard de Tel 07131 91120 te HrE Measriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics 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 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 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
5. 44 86 27 C0 Cancel IP Address to assign decimal dot notation eme LEVAL AUR 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 again wwwtcamboard de Tel 07131 91120 te nre easriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration 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 that the unit is properly attached to the network and that the IP address assigned is valid for the particular network segment with which you are working 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 yo
6. 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 sti OW CS UDP Datagram Type PC I Shane adtress Table Incoming Connection Accept unconditiona y Response Nothing quiet Startup No Active Connection Startup x Figure 10 Connect Mode Settings Window 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 0x0D 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 Port fiooot Figure 11 Dedicated Connection Window Table 6 Dedicated Connection Window Functions Feature Function Remote IP Address User selectable Remote Port User selectable Local Port 10001 default 10001 user selectable 13 wau bsardide Tel 07131 91120 1ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration Figure 12 and Table 7 define the F
7. E nboardide Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Figures Figure 1 FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller 5 Figure 2 XPort Installer Main Dialog Box 7 Figure 3 Device Found on the Network 8 Figure 4 IP Address Assignment Dialog Box 8 Figure 5 FC 3ETH Web Manager 10 Figure 6 Server Configuration in Unit Configuration Window 11 Figure 7 Port Configuration in Unit Configuration Window 11 Figure 8 Server Properties in Unit Configuration Window 12 Figure 9 Serial Port Settings Window 12 Figure 10 Connect Mode Settings Window 13 Figure 11 Dedicated Connection Window 13 Figure 12 Flush Mode Input Buffer Window 14 Figure 13 Packing Algorithm Window 14 Figure 14 Additional Settings Window 15 Figure 15 Connecting the FC 3ETH in the Passive Routing Mode 16 Figure 16 Setting the FC 3ETH to the Passive Routing Mode 16 Figure 17 Connecting the FC 3ETH in the Active Routing Mode 17 Figure 18 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 1 to the Active Routing Mode 17 Figure 19 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 2 to the Active Routing Mode 18 Figure 20 Com Port Redirector Welcome Screen 19 Figure 21 Setup Complete Dialog Box 19 Figure 22 Com Port Redirector Configuration Window 20 Figure 23 Port Setup Window 20 Figure 24 IP Service Setup Dialog Box 22 Figure 25 Port Settings Window 22 Figure 26 Silent Mode Checked in RDCfg Window 24 Figure 27 Choosing the COM Port 25 Tables Table 1 Terminology Used in t
8. Mode the FC 3ETH will work with one station only as the example in Figure 15 illustrates 15 bar Tel 07131 91120 1ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration Connecting in the Passive Routing Mode To Kramer Machine Figure 15 Connecting the FC 3ETH in the Passive Routing Mode 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 f On Passive Connection Disable af At Time To Disconnect Disable sti i Flush Mode Input Buffer Network to Line On Active Connection Disable f On Passive Connection Disable At Time To Disconnect Disable f 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 Destination IP www eamboard de Tel 07131 91120 te Hre Measriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electr
9. Table 9 define the Additional Settings window Additional Settings Disconnect Mode flgnore or Check for CTRL D To Disconnect Disable of Port Password Disable amp Telnet Mode Disable of Inactivity Timeout Enabe O n o to Inactivity Timer Port Password Figure 14 Additional Settings Window 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 that 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
10. of the fields Hold the cursor over one of the fields to display Help messages Server Properties IP Address a2168 033 Subnet Mask 255 255 2550 0 Gateway Address I High Performance ET Telnet Password poo 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 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 Port Settings Serial Protocol RS232 m Speed 9600 Character Size je oo n Parity None g Stopbit Flow Control Figure 9 Serial Port Settings Window wwwl amp amboard de Tel 07131 91120 te HrE Mesrissard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration Table 4 Serial Port Settings Window Available Options Feature Function Serial Protocol RS232 Speed 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 Character Size
11. read from the device A Web Manager 3 5B2 Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help A A Qseach G Favorites Media lt 4 Ye G E Address http 192 168 0 39 11x LE Back gt z Go Links Web Manager Selected Channel 1 Version 3 50 6 Server Configuration r Product knotDevice Sewer enu Model Ethemet 1 Channel Firmware Version v1 80 Semer Properties Haraware Address fa BEES address 132168038 Factory Settings subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Upsate Settings Gateway Address ooo o Select Channel Shannan Port Configuration mu Applet container started i amp Local intranet Figure 6 Server Configuration in Unit Configuration Window Figure 6 and Figure 7 show the information available in the Unit Configuration window Port Configuration Local Port Number Poan Remote Port Number Serial Port Speed Flow Control Interface Mode Connect Mode Disconnect Mode Flush Mode Joo Pack Control oo UDP Datagram Type Not Supported By These Settings Figure 7 Port Configuration in Unit Configuration Window inna aboadas 11 Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration 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
12. FC 3ETH 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 Eventi Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit 1 For example model number AD2512C part number 2535 000251 www camboard de Tel 07131 91 120 te Hf 8 e rms6 rd de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics 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 RS 232 amp Pico TOOLS O RESET Ethernet Controller FC 3ETH l ETHERNET zl Figure 1 FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller 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 ON LED Iluminates when receiving power 5 RESET Button General reset 5 wau nbsard de Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration 5 FC 3ETH Configuration The following sections describe how to install and run the XPort configuration software and how to configure the FC 3ET
13. H 5 ol Installing and Running the XPort Configuration Software It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring the FC 3ETH e The FC 3ETH IP address must be configured before a network connection is available e Only one person at a time may be logged into the network port This eliminates the possibility of several people simultaneously attempting to configure the Device Server e 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 Installer do the following 1 Insert the product CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Run the XPort installer setup 3 Respond to the installation wizard prompts 4 Restart your system www camboard de Tel 07131 91120 te Hro Measriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration 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 B Lantronix XPort Installer 3 2 5 lol x File Edit View Action Help e gt Search AssignIP Ping Type Ne Group iPads Har E Network Network Interface 0 Intel R PROMI gt Network Interface The PC network card to use for communicating where multiple cards are 4 BD Done Figure 2 XP
14. HERNET INTERFACE 10 100 BaseT Ethernet SERIAL INTERFACES RS 232 DBOM signals RX TX RTS CTS Ground NETWORK PROTOCOLS ICMP ping ARP TCP UDP POWER SOURCE 12 VDC lt 80mA DIMENSIONS 6 23cm x 5 23cm x 2 41cm 2 45 x 2 06 x 0 95 W D H WEIGHT 0 115 kg 0 25 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply mounting bracket 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice www tamboard de Tel 07131 91 120 te rHfreWMearis6ard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS 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 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 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunc
15. ON 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 1 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 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 lightindustry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and lightindustry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices S
16. Routing Mode Set the Remote IP Address and Remote Port for both units Figure 11 6 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 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 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 see Figure 20 wwwi amboard de Tel 07131 91120 te Hro Measriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von onthe Se BOARD Electronics ine using the Com irector Redirector Welcome x by Lantronix COM Port Redirector for Win32 support lantronix com Figure 20 Com Port Redirector Welcome Screen
17. dows communication ports These virtual communication ports are redirected over a network to the serial port of the FC 3ETH 6 2 1 Configuration Guidelines Observe the following general guidelines when preparing the FC 3ETH for use with the Com Port Redirector e The FC 3ETH to which the Com Port Redirector will connect must have an IP address e The PC running the Com Port Redirector must have a good network connection to the FC 3ETH o 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 e 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 e Serial cabling between the serial device being managed and the FC 3ETH must be correct Consult the pinout documentation of your serial device 6 2 2 Redirector Configuration Before using the Com Port Redirector you have to configure the FC 3ETH To do so do the following e Assign a compatible IP address to the device server e Set the serial settings baud rate parity flow control data bits e Set the port number to 10001 recommended For specific instructions see section 5 21 ind bsard de Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von ine CAMBOARD Electronics ne using the Com irector To configure the Com Port Director
18. 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 Coml through Com3 Your unavailable communication ports may vary Redirected Ports T Comi I Com21 I Comi2 f Com22 r Comt3 T Com23 0K I Com4 Comz4 I Comi5 I Com25 Cancel I Comt6 7 Ccm26 I Comi Coma I Comi8 I Com28 I Com9 I Com29 I Com20 Figure 23 Port Setup Window 7 Click all the logical ports to which the PC will be redirected A 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 8 To deselect a port click it again to remove the checkmark next to it Removing the checkmark indicates that the port will not be available from the Redirect To drop down list 9 When finished click OK www amboard de Tel 07131 91120 te nrE Measniseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von Saale CAMBOARD Electronics ne using the Com irector 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 Com Port Redirector is a software utility for network enabling legacy software applications that do not have network support Com Port Redirector installs virtual Win
19. he same port number 6 2 3 Verify Connectivity 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 a new 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 1 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 23 ion Miiboardd Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Ve rtrieb van trolling Krag ac BOARR EI ectrol nic STH 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 Por
20. his User Manual 4 Table 2 FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller Functions 5 Table 3 Web Manager Window Buttons 10 Table 4 Serial Port Settings Window Available Options 13 Table 5 Connect Mode Settings Available Options 13 Table 6 Dedicated Connection Window Functions 13 Table 7 Flush Mode Input Buffer Window Available Options 14 Table 8 Packing Algorithm Window Available Options 14 Table 9 Additional Settings Window Available Options 15 Table 10 Port Settings Description 23 Table 11 Technical Specifications of the FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller 26 www camboard de Tel 07131 91120 te Hf 8 e rms6 rd de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBO RD Electronics troduction 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 500 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 e FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller e Power adapter 12V DC Input e Windows based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector e Null modem adapter e Thi
21. im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Electronics Ltd af KRAMER USER MANUAL Model FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller www camboard de Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2 1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 3 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 3 2 Achieving the Best Performance 4 4 Your FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller 5 5 FC 3ETH Configuration 6 5 1 Installing and Running the XPort Configuration Software 6 5 2 Install XPort Installer 6 5 3 Run XPort Installer 7 5 3 1 Assign IP Address 7 5 3 2 Test the IP Address 8 5 4 Configuring the FC 3ETH 9 55 Web Manager Page 10 5 5 1 Unit Configuration Button 11 5 5 2 Server Properties Button 12 5 5 3 Port Properties Button 12 5 5 4 Factory Settings 15 5 5 5 Update Settings 15 5 6 Routing Data in the Passive and Active Routing Modes 15 5 6 1 Passive Routing Mode 15 5 6 2 Active Routing Mode 16 6 Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector 18 6 1 Installing the Com Port Redirector 18 6 2 Configuring the Com Port Redirector 21 6 2 1 Configuration Guidelines 21 6 2 2 Redirector Configuration 21 6 2 3 Verify Connectivity 23 6 3 Using the Com Port Redirector 24 7 Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC 3ETH 24 7 1 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer 24 7 2 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Controller 25 8 Technical Specifications 26 ww
22. lush Mode Input Buffer window Flush Mode Input Buffer Line to Network On Active Connection iae y On Passive Connection Disable of At Time To Disconnect Disable Flush Mode Input Buffer Network to Line On Active Connection Disabe 0 On Passive Connection BE At Time To Disconnect ET 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 Figure 13 and Table 8 define the Packing Algorithm window Packing Algorithm Packing Algorithm Disae O Idle Time Trailing Characters E Send Immediate After Sendchars u Sendchar Define 2 Byte Sequence El 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 Enable Disable Byte Sequence Send Character 01 User Selectable Send Character 02 User Selectable www tamboard de Tel 07131 911207te Hre Measriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration Figure 14 and
23. m your computer with the Kramer Windows control software 5 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 6 Inthe K Router Port window choose the COM port according to the number of your redirected serial port x RS 232 Connection Local Computer setting C COM1 COM COM2 COM8 COM3 COM9 COM 4 COM 10 C COM5 COM 11 COM amp COM 12 Cancel Figure 27 Choosing the COM Port 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 1 Previously known as the VS 3000 25 aan bs rd de Tel 07131 91120 1ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics cifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 11 includes the technical specifications Table 11 Technical Specifications of the FC 3ETH Ethernet Controller ET
24. onics nfiguration address The FC 3ETH will discard the data sent from any other IP See the example illustrated in Figure 17 12V DC RS 232 Co Pico TOOLS rp a o gt p Ethernet Controller RC 3000 FC 3ETH ETHERNET ON 12V DC RS 232 amp oO Kramer Machine p LO Pico TOOLS Ethernet Controller FC 3ETH ETHERNET ON Figure 17 Connecting the FC 3ETH in the Active Routing Mode 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 ea On Passive Connection Enable At Time To Disconnect Disable Flush Mode Input Buffer Network to Line On Active Connection Enabe 0 On Passive Connection Enae o At Time To Disconnect Disabe 0o Figure 18 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 1 to the Active Routing Mode 17 wau Wmboadide Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von ei CAMBOARD Electronics ne using the Com irector Flush Mode Input Buffer Line to Network On Active Connection Disable X On Passive Connection Enable X At Time To Disconnect Disable r Flush Mode Input Buffer Network to Line On Active Connection Disable X On Passive Connection Enable r At Time To Disconnect Disable M Figure 19 Setting the FC 3ETH Unit 2 to the Active
25. ort 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 label inside the unit Note Click on a device to view its attributes 7 ind ibaard d Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration iix Fie Edit View Action Device Help Segaar 3 gt Upgrade Telnet Web Search AssignIP Ping Update Type Name Group IP Address E Network unknown 192 168 0 39 ime Gateway 0 0 0 0 Hardware Address 0 20 4 4 86 27 IP Addre 19216 g Subnet 255 255 255 0 u El OEM Configurable Pins Pin 1 IN1 z Name An optional name for identifying the device This field is not stored on the device Figure 3 Device Found on the Network 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 S Assign IP Address x Hardware Address e g 00 20 44 14 01 18 00 20
26. s 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 e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps 1 GROUP 1 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 You can download the latest version of this software from the Lantronix Web site note that the installer process requires the installation of NET 1 1 before enabling installation of the application 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 aan Mimboard d Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBO RD Electronics tarted Step 1 Configure the machine see section 5 Install and run the configuration software Step 2 Connect the Machine see section 5 Connect in the pe Active Routing Mode Eu en see section 5 6 2 Pico TOOLS Ethernet Controller FC
27. t Redirector Configuration window Figure 26 ioj x m Port Configuration Advanced Redirect COM4 Yf To Move Up f Move Down Add IPX Add IP Port Settings Remove Staus Jde S 6 Discornect Help Clese Figure 26 Silent Mode Checked in RDCfg Window 6 3 Using the Com Port Redirector When using the Com Port Redirector do not run it with other e Software that installs a virtual com port e Com Port Redirection software on the same PC 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 1 Configure the FC 3ETH to the Passive Routing Mode see section 5 6 1 2 Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity www tamboard de Tel 07131 91120 te Hro Measriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb van trolling Kran cd ac BOARD Elec using t tronic STH 3 Connect the RS 232 port of your Kramer machine to the RS 232 port of the FC 3ETH via a Null modem 4 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 fro
28. t Properties Stopbit Factory Settings1 Flow Control AIREIESEHNPE Connect Mode Settings Select Channel UDP Datagram Mode Disable E Channelt UDP Datagram Type gt Applet container started Local intranet Figure 5 FC 3ETH Web Manager Table 3 describes the Web Manager window buttons Table 3 Web Manager Window Buttons Button Function 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 Port Properties Press to enter the Port Properties and modify them Factory Settings1 Press to set to factory default settings Update Settings Press to update settings Channel 1 Disabled 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 sections 2 When you are finished click the Update Settings button to save your settings www amboard de Tel 07131 91120 te HrE easriseard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electro nics 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
29. the connection times out Server Reconnect If checked the Com Port Redirector re establishes the connection ifthe 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 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 Force v2 Protocol N A 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 t
30. tion 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 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 FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal orinstallations 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 LIMITATI
31. tion 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 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
32. ubpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION 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 Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 27 u baardde Tel 07131 91120 1ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics K 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 001 D A S QC gt Institute of o Quality amp Control GA G V 4 Quality gt Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com www camboard de T amp IN 49909 RE2H9 1ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 lq m
33. ur unit locally or remotely using the following procedures 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 stored 9 ind ibaard d Tel 07131 911201ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics nfiguration 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 yj Web Manager 3 5B2 Microsoft Internet Explorer loj x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help El Back gt A A GQSearch yFavortes Media A E G H Address a http 7192 168 0 39 z Go Links Web Manager Selected Channel 1 Version 3 50 x i Serial Port Settings Serial Protocol Menu Speed Unit Configuration enaa cer aie Server Properties Parity Por
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