Kramer FC-10ETH User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
FC-10ETH
Ethernet Controller
P/N: 2900-000086 Rev 2
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Contents
1Introduction 1
1.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 2
2Getting Started 3
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller Front Panel 5
4Configuring the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller 7
4.1 Operating via the ETHERNET 7
4.2 Installing and Configuring the FC-10ETH 9
4.3 Routing Data in the Passive and Active Routing Modes 12
5Controlling Machines via the Ethernet using the FC-10ETH 14
5.1 Controlling a Machine via a Computer 14
5.2 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Serial Controller 16
6Flash Memory Upgrade 19
6.1 Downloading from the Internet 19
6.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 19
6.3 Upgrading Firmware 20
7Technical Specifications 21
Figures
UFigure 1: FC-10ETH Ethernet ControllerU5
UFigure 2: Underside of the FC-10ETH Ethernet ControllerU5
UFigure 3: Local Area Connection Properties WindowU8
UFigure 4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties WindowU8
UFigure 5: Connecting the FC-10ETH for ConfigurationU10
UFigure 6: FC-10ETH Configuration Manager WindowU10
UFigure 7: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Passive Routing ModeU15
UFigure 8: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote ConnectionU16
UFigure 9: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Active Routing ModeU18
UFigure 10: The KFR-Programmer WindowU20
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller, which
is ideal for use with Ethernet / RS-232 interfaces and/or Ethernet / RS-485
interfaces.
The package includes the following items:
•FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller
•Power adapter (12V DC Input)
•Windows ®-based Configuration Manager
•Null-modem adapter
•This user manual
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1.1 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
Configuration
Protocol (DHCP)
Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and
automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a
different network location.
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 (LAN)
Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often
share a server within a defined geographic area.
Media Access
Control (MAC)
Address
A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On
an Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.
Transmission
Control
Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the
message into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a
communications protocol in an intranet or an extranet.
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Go to Uhttp://www.kramerelectronics.comUto check for up-to-date user
manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are
available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer FC-10ETH away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
Caution: No operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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3 Overview
The high performance FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller is an easy-to-use,
bidirectional hardware and software interface system for controlling Kramer (and
also non-Kramer) RS-232 and/or RS-485 controllable machines via Ethernet LAN,
as well as via the Internet. In particular, the FC-10ETH:
•Offers network connectivity that lets you connect a Kramer (or other) device
via its RS-232 or RS-485 port to the Ethernet LAN network
The FC-10ETH data buffer is limited to 128 bytes
•Lets you control two RS-232 devices (or one RS-232 device and one RS-485
device) via Ethernet, from a PC (set to the Passive routing mode) or other
protocol compatible remote controller
•Lets you control a device from up to five Ethernet points (PCs or remote
controllers)
•Includes Windows®-based Configuration Management software for
configuring the FC-10ETH unit (including routing mode settings, network
settings, serial settings, and destination device settings)
•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
standalone PC or a LAN system
•Supports using wireless, 802.11b standard based LAN systems
•Has a 128-byte data buffer making it compatible with most non-Kramer
protocols
•Can be rack mounted in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-3T rack
adapter (up to 3 units can be rack mounted side −by−side)
The FC-10ETH includes the Virtual Serial Port Manager (Kramer VSPM) for
compatibility with applications based on COM-port communication. The virtual serial
port:
•Makes the FC-10ETH 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 and RS-485 controllable devices via Ethernet LAN using their
existing PC software
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•Operates like an actual hardware port, that is, a logical COM that behaves
like a standard hardware COM but in reality transparently reroutes the data
using the TCP/IP network to the FC-10ETH 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 Defining the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller Front Panel
Figure 1: FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller
Figure 2: Underside of the FC-10ETH Ethernet Controller
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#
Feature
Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 RS-232 COM 1 Port Connects to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the Kramer (or
other) device 1 or PC
3 ETHERNETPort Connects to your LAN
4 RS-232 COM 2 Port Connects to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on a Kramer (or
other) device 2 or PC
A Kramer device can be connected to either the RS-232 COM 2
port, or to the RS-485 terminal block port (but not to both)
5 RS-485 Terminal
Block Port
Connects to the RS-485 port on a Kramer (or other) device
A Kramer device can be connected to either the RS-232 COM 2
port, or to the RS-485 terminal block port (but not to both)
PIN A connects to the “A” (+) PIN; PIN B connects to the “B”
(–) PIN (and PIN G connects to the “G (Ground)” PIN, if
necessary)
The connection to G is usually not necessary for RS-485
6 STATUS COM 1 LEDs Lit when a signal is transmitted or received from port 1
(mostly used for troubleshooting)
7 STATUS COM 2 LEDs Lit when a signal is transmitted or received from port 2
(mostly used for troubleshooting)
8 ON LED Lit when receiving power
9 RESET Button Press to reset the machine
Turns the machine off and on again while retaining its definitions
(identical to disconnecting the power adapter and then connecting
it again)
10 RS-485 TERM. Button Press for BUS termination:
Set to OFF if the RS-485 terminal block port is not connected
Set to ON if the RS-485 terminal block port is connected
11 FACTORY RESET
Button
Press to reset to factory default definitions
First disconnect the power adapter and then connect it again while
pressing the FACTORY RESET button. The unit will power up and
load its memory with the factory default definitions
12 PROG Switch Switch ON to upgrade firmware
13 CONFIG Switch Not used, set to OFF
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4 Configuring the FC-10ETH Ethernet
Controller
This section describes:
•How to connect the FC-10ETH for configuration, via its ETHERNET port (see
USection 4.1U)
•How to install and run the Configuration Manager software (see USection 4.2U)
•The Configuration Manager Window features (see USection 4.2.1U)
4.1 Operating via the ETHERNET
You can connect to the FC-10ETH via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:
•Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable (see USection 4.1.1U)
•Connection via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable
(see USection 4.1.2U)
4.1.1 18BConnecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-10ETH to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the FC-10ETH
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
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5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see
Figure 3).
Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 4.
7. Click OK.
Figure 4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
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4.1.2 19BConnecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through
Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-10ETH to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
4.1.3 20BControl Configuration via the Ethernet Port
To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit
(Machine # 1) via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC. Use your PC initially
to configure the settings (see USection 4.1U).
4.2 Installing and Configuring the FC-10ETH
To configure the FC-10ETH via the ETHERNET, do the following:
1. Connect the FC-10ETH as described in USection 4.2U(see UFigure 5U)
2. Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, double click the Setup.exe file and
follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Click the appropriate shortcut in the Start menu’s Programs folder.
The FC-10ETH Configuration Manager window (see UFigure 6U) opens.
4. Click the Search button to automatically search for devices (or the Action
menu’s, Search Board command).
The MAC Address for the found “FC-10ETH” appears in the Device List.
5. Change the settings according to your network requirements and then click
the Config button (or the Action menu’s, Config command) to apply the
settings.
Note that clicking the Config button will alter the IP settings of the
FC-10ETH.
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Figure 5: Connecting the FC-10ETH for Configuration
4.2.1 The Kramer Configuration Manager Window
Figure 6: FC-10ETH Configuration Manager Window
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#
Feature
Function
1
Menu bar
File Exit: closes the Configuration Manager application
Action Search Board: seeks the FC-10ETH devices that connect to the PC
via the ETHERNET port, and displays them and their corresponding
settings
Config: adjusts the FC-10ETH according to the displayed data
Set MAC For factory use only
Click the Password command to enter the password
About Displays software development information, including the software
version
2 Device List Displays the MAC Addresses for the FC-10ETH devices, connected
via the selected port (LAN or COM)
3
CHANNEL 1 / CHANNEL 2
Local Port An address (for the local ports COM 1 and COM 2) on the
FC-10ETH device that is currently being configured, which provides
a direct route from another Ethernet point application
4 Active Mode
Check Box
When selected, activates the Active mode (see USection 4.3.2U)
When cleared, activates the Passive mode (see USection 4.3.1U)
5 Serial
Settings
Area
Speed list: click the appropriate baud speed (1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200)
The configuration baud is factory preset, and fixed, at 9600
Parity list: click the required parity (None, Odd, Even, Mark or
Space)
6 Destination
Settings
Area
Destin. IP: a 32-binary digit number that identifies the destination
FC-10ETH device in the Ethernet or Internet
Port: a pre-assigned address of the destination FC-10ETH device
that provides a direct route to its Transport layer
The Destination Settings area is active only when the Active Mode check
box is selected
7 Progress Bar Shows the progress
8 Status Bar Shows the status
9 Exit Button Closes the Configuration Manager application
10 Action Buttons Search: seeks the FC-10ETH devices that connect to the PC via the
ETHERNET port, and displays them and their corresponding
settings
Config: adjusts the FC-10ETH according to the displayed data
11 Device Network
Settings Area
DHCP Mode Check Box: When selected, automatically configures
the FC-10ETH to obtain an IP address from the network
administrator via the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
When cleared, manual configuration of the FC-10ETH is required to
obtain an IP address (Static IP)
IP Address:A 32-binary digit number obtained from your Network
Administrator that identifies the FC-10ETH device that is currently
being configured in the Ethernet or Internet
Subnet: A 32-binary digit number obtained from your Network
Administrator, which combined with the IP Address, identifies which
network your FC-10ETH device is on
Gateway: A network position serving as an entry to another network
or to the Internet
(only relevant in the Active Routing mode)
12 Version Displays the firmware version
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4.3 Routing Data in the Passive and Active Routing Modes
The FC-10ETH routes data in either the Passive Routing Mode (see Section 4.3.1)
or the Active Routing Mode (see 4.3.2Section
4.3.1 The Passive Routing Mode
).
In the Passive routing mode, the FC-10ETH never opens the Ethernet
communication first, and only replies to the connection requests coming from the
active remote stations. Serial data that is received at the serial port of the
FC-10ETH,before the remote station contacts the FC-10ETH, is discarded.
In the Passive mode, the FC-10ETH will work with any station on the network that
contacts it (but not more than five stations simultaneously, three via COM 1 and two
via COM 2), as the example in Figure 7 illustrates.
To configure the FC-10ETH to the Passive mode, connect it and do the following:
1. Press the Search button to find the device connected to the PC.
2. Set the IP address number according to your network requirements.
3. Clear the Active Mode check box (if selected) in the configuration manager.
4. Press the Config button to accept changes.
4.3.2 The Active Routing Mode
In the Active routing mode, the FC-10ETH does not wait for the remote station to
send the connection request first, it sends the connection request 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 Port Number Settings of the FC-10ETH).
To configure the FC-10ETH to the Active mode, connect it and do the following:
1. Press the Search button to find the device connected to the PC.
2. Set the IP address number according to your network requirements.
3. Select the Active Mode check box in the configuration manager.
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4. Set the Destin. IP and Port in the Destination Settings Area, for CHANNEL 1
and CHANNEL 2.
5. Press the Config button to accept changes.
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5 Controlling Machines via the Ethernet using
the FC-10ETH
You can use your FC-10ETH to control a Kramer or non-Kramer RS-232/RS-485
machine:
•From computers that connect to a LAN, as well as via an Internet connection
(see Section 5.1
•Via a controller, as well as via an Internet connection (see
)
Section 5.2
5.1 Controlling a Machine via a Computer
).
To control a Kramer machine via five computers, as illustrated in the example in
Figure 7, do the following:
1. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
2. Configure the FC-10ETH to the Passive routing mode (see Section 4.3.1
3. Connect up to two machines, that is, connect the RS-232:
).
COM 1 port of the FC-10ETH to the RS-232 port of your Kramer/non-
Kramer machine (1) via a Null modem
COM 2 port of the FC-10ETH to the RS-232 port of your Kramer/non-
Kramer machine (2) via a Null modem (alternatively, you can connect
the RS-485 terminal block port of the FC-10ETH to the RS-485 port of
your Kramer/non-Kramer machine)
To connect the RS-485 block port, Connect PIN A to the “A” (+) PIN and PIN B to
the “B” (–) PIN.
4. Connect the ETHERNET port of your FC-10ETH to a LAN, using a
straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
You can control from up to five computers (three via COM1 and two via COM 2), each
with its control software.
5. Run the Kramer Windows®-based control software to control the Kramer
machine from each computer.
When working with a non-Kramer device, use that device’s PC software.
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6. Select either:
A virtual COM port if the control application cannot directly connect to
the Ethernet driver (see USection 5.1.1U), or
An Ethernet port connection if the control application can directly
connect to the Ethernet driver (see USection 5.1.2U)
Figure 7: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Passive Routing Mode
5.1.1 24BSetting a Virtual Port
If the control application cannot work with an Ethernet driver, download the Kramer
VSPM from our Web site to set a virtual port for each local port on your FC-10ETH.
The Kramer VSPM software lets you emulate virtual ports which normally would be
present in the machine hardware. After setup, the virtual port lets you control
Kramer machines via your PC.
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5.1.2 Setting an Ethernet Connection
If the control application can directly connect to the Ethernet driver, select the host
IP and port number according to your FC-10ETH configuration, as illustrated in
Figure 8.
Figure 8: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection
5.2 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Serial Controller
To control a Kramer machine via serial controllers (in the Active routing mode), as
illustrated in the example in Figure 9, do the following:
1. Connect the FC-10ETH (A) 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and
connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
2. Configure the FC-10ETH (A) to the Passive routing mode (see Section
4.3.1
3. Disconnect unit (A).
).
Unit (A) is configured to the Passive mode.
4. Connect the FC-10ETH (B) 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and
connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
5. Configure the FC-10ETH (B) to the Active routing mode (see Section 4.3.2
Destin. IP set in unit (B) is identical to the IP address on unit (A)
)
and then Disconnect unit (B). Make sure that the:
Destination Settings Area for CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 of unit (B)
are set to be identical to the Port numbers in the Local Ports on
CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 or according to the connections we want
to establish with unit (A)
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Unit (B) is configured to the Active mode.
6. Connect units (A) and (B) to your network or Ethernet router, as illustrated in
UFigure 9U.
7. Connect up to two machines, that is, the RS-232:
COM 1 port of the FC-10ETH (A) to the RS-232 port of your machine 1
(for example, a Kramer machine) via a null-modem adapter
COM 2 port of the FC-10ETH (A) to the RS-232 port of your machine 2
(for example, a Kramer machine) via a null modem adapter
(alternatively, you can connect the RS-485 port of unit (A) to the RS-485
port of your Kramer machine).
To connect the RS-485 port, connect PIN A to the “A” (+) PIN and PIN B to the
“B” (–) PIN
8. Connect up to two serial controllers to unit (B):
Connect the RS-485 terminal block of the serial controller (1) to the
RS-485 terminal block port on the FC-10ETH (B)
Alternatively, you can connect an RS-232 output terminal block of the serial
controller to the RS-232 COM 2 port of the FC-10ETH
Connect the RS-232 port of the serial controller (2) to the RS-232 COM
1 port on the FC-10ETH (B)
9. Connect the power on each of the devices as follows:
The Kramer machines
FC-10ETH (A)
Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter
to the mains electricity
FC-10ETH (B)
Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter
to the mains electricity
The serial controllers
A connection will be established after the user sends the first
command from the serial controller to the serial controlled device.
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Figure 9: Connecting the FC-10ETH in the Active Routing Mode
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