Kramer RC-43SL User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL:
RC-43SL
6-Button Room Controller
P/N: 2900-300450 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com

RC-43SL – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the RC-43SL 6-Button Room Controller 5
4Connecting the RC-43SL 6
4.1 Connecting the RS-232 Port 7
4.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port 8
4.3 Connecting the K-NET Port 8
4.4 Installing the Front Panel Buttons 9
4.5 Installing the RC-43SL in the Wall Mounting Box 10
5Configuring the RC-43SL 11
6Technical Specifications 12
Figures
Figure 1: RC-43SL 6-Button Room Controller 5
Figure 2: Connecting the RC-43SL 6-Button Room Controller 7
Figure 3: RS-232 Connection 7
Figure 4: K-NET Pinout Connection 8
Figure 5: Mounting the RC-43SL in a Wall Box 10

RC-43SL - Introduction
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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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 14 groups that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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 Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-43SL 6-Button Room Controller,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Controlling multimedia rooms, such as classrooms, auditoriums, conference
rooms, and so on

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RC-43SL - Getting Started
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
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/RC-43SL to 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 (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your RC-43SL away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is
provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing

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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims
to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go
to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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RC-43SL - Overview
3 Overview
The RC-43SL is a highly versatile, all-in-one extended remote control panel for
control of AV equipment—especially projectors and associated equipment—in any
room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or auditoriums). It streamlines operations
and simplifies control by integrating audio, video, and computer-video sources into
a centralized system. It features a keypad with six touch-sensitive, backlit buttons.
Using the Kramer K-Config software, each button on the RC-43SL can be
programmed on the room controller with a function, where each function can
combine multiple individual actions.
The RC-43SL features:
6 touch-sensitive, backlit buttons with indicator LEDs
2 bidirectional RS-232 ports to control AV equipment such as projectors,
LCD and PDP displays, power amplifiers, switchers and scalers
3 relay contact closure ports for controlling other room items such as raising
and lowering drapes, the screen or the projector.
IR control - 2 outputs (terminals blocks), 1 sensor
IR learning with one sensor that learns commands from any IR remote
A K-NET™ control channel for connecting compatible user interfaces and
supplying power and control data over a single cable
A USB port for loading device firmware
Configures with K-Config software
Compatibility with Kramer Site-CTRL™ software for network remote control
and management over the Ethernet port
1 gang US wall plate size

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3.1 Defining the RC-43SL 6-Button Room Controller
This section defines the RC-43SL.
Figure 1: RC-43SL 6-Button Room Controller
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Feature
Function
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Six Touch-sensitive Buttons
Program button functions on the connected
room controller
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Six LEDs
Flash yellow when the button is touched. Each
LED can be custom programmed to light on
specific actions
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Ground Terminal Connector
Connects to ground to earth the device
4
USB Connector
Connects to a computer for unit configuration
and firmware upgrading
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ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connects to the PC or other LAN device
through a networking LAN
6
IR OUT Terminal Blocks
Connect to IR emitter cables (from 1 to 2)
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FACTORY DEFAULT Button
Using a small screwdriver, press to perform a
factory reset
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IR IN Sensor
Used for IR learning
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K-NET Terminal Block
PIN +12V is for powering this (and another)
unit, PIN A (+) PIN and PIN B (-) are for
RS-485, PIN GND is for the ground connection
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the
shield of the RS-485 cable
To supply 12V to another device, connect its 12V power
line to the +12V DC terminal of this device
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RS-232 Terminal Blocks
Connect to the RS-232 devices (from 1 to 2)
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RELAYS Terminal Blocks
Connect to low-voltage relay-driven devices
(from 1 to 3)

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RC-43SL - Connecting the RC-43SL
4 Connecting the RC-43SL
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your RC-43SL. After connecting your RC-43SL, connect its power
and then switch on the power to each device.
You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only
those that are required.
To connect the RC-43SL as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows:
Connect RELAY 1 and 2 to blinds
Connect RELAY 3 to a screen
2. Connect the IR outputs as follows:
Connect IR OUTPUT 1 to DVD player 1
Connect IR OUTPUT 2 to DVD player 2
3. Connect the RS-232 ports as follows:
Connect RS-232 port 1 to a projector
Connect RS-232 port 2 to a display
4. Connect the Ethernet port to a network.
5. Connect the K-NET port to any RC device (in this example, an RC-63D)
over K-NET.

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Figure 2: Connecting the RC-43SL 6-Button Room Controller
4.1 Connecting the RS-232 Port
To connect an AV device to the RC-43SL, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on
your device to the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the RC-43SL
controller as shown in Figure 3:
Figure 3: RS-232 Connection
FC-43SL

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4.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port
The Ethernet connection of the RC-43SL allows you to perform all control functions
of the RC-43SL over the Internet using a PC running the Kramer Site-CTRL control
program.
To connect the RC-43SL to a network:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the RC-43SL to the Ethernet port on a network
hub or network router, via a straight cable with RJ-45 connectors.
2. Over the network, connect to a PC running Site-CTRL.
After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure it. For detailed
instructions on how to install and configure your Ethernet port, see the K-Config
Configuration Guide available for download at the Kramer Web site:
www.kramerelectronics.com.
4.3 Connecting the K-NET Port
The K-NET port is wired as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: K-NET Pinout Connection

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4.4 Installing the Front Panel Buttons
The RC-43SL is supplied with preprinted buttons from which you can choose the
six that best represent the functions you wish to assign the buttons.
To install the front panel buttons:
1. Remove the cover plate by carefully prying it away from the printed circuit
board (PCB) frame using a small screwdriver being careful not to damage it.
2. Remove the stock buttons from the front panel.
3. Insert the buttons into the front panel taking care to ensure that they are
oriented correctly.
4. Place the PCB and frame onto the front panel ensuring that the mounting
orientation tongue is in line with the cutout on the front panel.
5. Press the front panel and PCB frame together securely.

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4.5 Installing the RC-43SL in the Wall Mounting Box
Figure 5: Mounting the RC-43SL in a Wall Box
To install the RC-43SL in the wall mounting box:
1. Remove the cover plate of the RC-43SL.
2. Insert the RC-43SL into the wall mounting box and secure it using the two
M3 x 10mm screws supplied.
3. Replace the front panel of the RC-43SL.

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5 Configuring the RC-43SL
Configure the unit using Kramer K-Config configuration software. Download the
software from the Kramer Web site:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp

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RC-43SL - Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications
PORTS:
2 RS−232 and K−NET on terminal block connectors, 1 Ethernet on
an RJ−45 connector, 1 USB for programming,1 built−in IR sensor (for
learning)
OUTPUTS:
2 IR−out and 3 relays (30V, 1A maximum on non−inductive load) on
terminal block connectors
DEFAULT IP SETTINGS:
IP number: 192.168.1.39; Mask: 255.255.0.0; Gateway: 0.0.0.0.
POWER CONSUMPTION:
12V DC, 100mA
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
−40° to +70°C (−40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 90%, RHL non−condensing
DIMENSIONS:
6.9cm x 3.9cm x 11.4cm (2.7” x 1.5” x 4.5”) W, D, H.
WEIGHT:
0.1 kg (0.22lb)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
6.9cm x 1.6cm x 11.4cm (2.72" x 0.63" x 4.5") W, D, H (US)
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
0.5kg (1.2lbs) approx.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
1 power adapter 12V DC, 1 power cord, 2 cover plates (black &
white), 1 set of button labels, 1 screwdriver, 2 screws
OPTIONAL:
External IR receiver (C−A35M/IRR−50) and IR receiver extension
cables (C−A35M/A35F−50).
Specifications are subject to change without notice
For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening andservicing
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site to find updates to this user manual.
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P/N:
2900-300450
Rev:
1