Kramer RC-54DL User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
RC-54DL
KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel
P/N: 2900-300130 Rev 1
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RC-54DL – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1 The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Front Side 4
3.2 The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Rear Side 5
4Connecting the RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 6
5Grounding the RC-54DL 7
6Operating the RC-54DL 8
7Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 9
7.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps, Labels 12
8Technical Specifications 14
Figures
Figure 1: RC-54DL Front Panel 4
Figure 2: RC-54DL Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the RC-54DL 6
Figure 4: Grounding Connection Components 7
Figure 5: RC-54DL to RC-74DL Pinout Connection 8
Figure 6: Sample Button Label Sheet 11
Figure 7: Button Cap Orientation 12
Figure 8: Button Cap Orientation with Label 12
Figure 9: Placing the Button Cap 12
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RC-54DL – Introduction 1
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 11 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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control
Panel, which is designed to let you remotely control an A/V system with ease, in a
multimedia classroom or conference room.
Each package includes the following items:
•The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel
•3 Gang US Installation mud ring
•Power supply
•This user manual
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2 RC-54DL - 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
•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 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 neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer RC-54DL 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
K-NET™ is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer
units
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RC-54DL – Overview 3
3 Overview
The RC-54DL is a 3 gang US, auxiliary room controller that acts as an all-in-one
extended remote control panel for remotely controlling room controllers (for
example, the Kramer RC-74DL) in classrooms, boardrooms or auditoriums.
The RC-54DL features:
•12 configurable, RGB backlit, front panel buttons in three groups
•1 configurable rotary up/down controller with direction indicator LEDs
•Two K-NET™ control channels that connect compatible user interfaces and
supply power and control data over a single cable
•Flexible control via K-NET
k-Config is available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/?soft=k-config
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3.1 The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Front Side
This section defines the RC-54DL:
Figure 1: RC-54DL Front Panel
#
Feature
Function
1 6 Configurable Button
Switches
Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration
software
2 LCD Label Displays up to 8 characters at once (set by the K-Config
configuration software)
3 4 Configurable Button
Switches
Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration
software
4 LCD Label Displays up to 8 characters at once (set by the K-Config
configuration software)
5 2 Configurable Button
Switches
Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration
software
6 LCD Label Displays up to 8 characters at once (set by the K-Config
configuration software)
7 Rotary Dial up/down LED
indicator
Indicates the level set by the rotary dial
VOLUME Rotary Dial Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration
software
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3.2 10BThe RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Rear Side
Figure 2: RC-54DL Rear Panel
#
Feature
Function
1 RESET TO DEFAULT
Button
Disconnect the power and then connect it while pressing
the RESET TO DEFAULT button (using a small
screwdriver). The unit will power up and load its memory
with the factory default KNET ID auxiliary setting (ID=2).
This operation should be carried out by authorized Kramer
technical personnel or by a qualified system integrator, and
requires removal of the device from the wall by unscrewing the
four wall mount screws
2 PROGRAM (USB)
Connector
Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade or setting the
K-NET ID number
3 Power Supply 2-pin
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to power supply (when power is not supplied over
the K-NET)
Connect GND to GND, +12V to +12V
4 K-NET TERM Switch Slide to the left (in the direction of the arrow) for K-NET
termination, slide to the right up to leave bus unterminated.
The last physical device on a K-NET bus must be terminated
5 K-NET1 Connector Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-)
and pin A (+) are for RS-485, and the +12V pin is for
powering the unit
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of
the RS-485 cable
6 K-NET2 Connector Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-)
and pin A (+) are for RS-485, and the +12V pin is for
powering the unit
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of
the RS-485 cable
7 Ring Tongue Terminal
Grounding Screw
Connect to grounding wire (optional), (see Section 5)
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6 RC-54DL - Connecting the RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel
4 Connecting the RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary
Control Panel
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
Transmitter and Receiver pair. After connecting your Transmitter and Receiver
pair, connect their power and then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the RC-54DL, as shown in the example in Figure 3, do the following:
1. Connect the K-NET ports to any RC devices with K-NET (for example, the
RC-63DL and SL-12).
2. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the RC-54DL power socket and to the
mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
Alternatively, the RC-54DL can receive power over the K-NET port via the
connected master room controller.
Figure 3: Connecting the RC-54DL
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5 Grounding the RC-54DL
The grounding screw is used to earth the chassis of the unit to the building ground
preventing static electricity from impacting the performance of the unit.
Figure 4defines the grounding screw components.
Figure 4: Grounding Connection Components
# Component Description
1 M3X6 screw
2 1/8" Toothed Lock Washer
3 M3 Ring Tongue Terminal
To ground the RC-54DL:
1. Connect the Ring Tongue terminal to the building grounding point wire (it is
recommended to use a green-yellow AWG#18 (0.82mm2) wire, crimped with
a proper hand-tool).
2. Insert the M3x6 screw through the toothed lock washers and the tongue
terminal in the order shown above.
3. Insert the M3x6 screw (with the two toothed lock washers and ring tongue
terminal) into the grounding screw hole and tighten the screw.
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8 RC-54DL - Operating the RC-54DL
6 Operating the RC-54DL
Since the auxiliary panel is used as a remote controller for Master Room Controllers
via the proprietary communication channel K-NET (as illustrated in Figure 5):
•It requires a K-NET connection to a Master Room controller (for example, the
Kramer RC-74DL Master Room Controller)
•The auxiliary panel can be programmed only via the Master Room controller
For instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide available
from our Web site. Once configured, use the front panel buttons as a remote
controller for the connected master room controllers.
Figure 5: RC-54DL to RC-74DL Pinout Connection
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