Kramer RC-8IR User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
RC-8IR
Universal Room Controller
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Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
3Overview 2
4Your Universal Room Controller 3
5Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 5
5.1 Setting the Labels and Button Caps 6
5.2 Mounting the Device Housing 7
5.3 Mounting the RC-8IR Faceplate 7
6Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 8
6.1 Operating the RC-8IR 10
6.2 An Example of Operating the RC-8IR 11
6.3 Using the Macro Buttons 12
6.4 Locking the Front Panel 12
6.5 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off 12
6.6 Using the Internal Web Page 12
7Flash Memory Upgrade 13
7.1 Downloading from the Internet 13
7.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 14
7.3 Upgrading Firmware 14
7.4 Installing the Web Applet 15
8Technical Specifications 15
Figures
Figure 1: RC-8IR Front Panel 3
Figure 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel 4
Figure 3: RC-8IR Rear Panel 5
Figure 4: Button Cap Orientation 6
Figure 5: Placing the Button Cap 6
Figure 6: Mounting the Device Housing 7
Figure 7: Mounting the Faceplate 7
Figure 8: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Configuration 8
Figure 9: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 9
Figure 10: RC-8IR Labels Setup 10
Figure 11: RC-8IR Operation Example 11
Figure 12: Internal Web Page Front Panel 13
Figure 13: The KFR-Programmer Window 14
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Tables
Table 1: RC-8IR Front Panel Features 3
Table 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel Features 4
Table 3: RC-8IR and Rear Panel Features 5
Table 4: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 8) 9
Table 5: The Commands Configuration 10
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 15
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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 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 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-8IR Universal Room
Controller, which is designed to let an instructor enter a multimedia
classroom and operate an A/V system with ease.
that are clearly defined by function.
The package includes the following items:
•RC-8IR device housing and separate faceplate
•One 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable
•This user manual2
•Configuration software
2 Getting Started
This user manual is written for the end user. Refer to the separate online
RC Configuration and Installation Guide for details of how to install and
configure the Universal Room Controller3
We recommend that you:
•Review the contents of this user manual
•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4
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 That provides information about how to set up the system. This online guide may well be updated on a regular basis. For
the latest online guide, go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Overview
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3 Overview
Kramer’s RC-8IR one-gang wall plate is a highly versatile controller
interface that acts as an all-in-one extended remote control panel for control
of A/V 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.
The RC-8IR includes:
•An Ethernet port for configuration and control1
•Configurable backlit buttons
2to set up any supported3
•Two bidirectional RS-232 wired serial ports, for universal display (for
example, projectors) and switcher control, and one RS-485 serial port
command
•Two relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions
(such as lighting, closing blinds, screen settings, and so on)
•Two IR control ports
•An IR-learner for the customized control of external sources, receiving the
IR commands from different remote transmitters without the need for an
external IR remote control unit
•Macro mode operation, for programming up to 15 commands with the
press of a single button, and summing up to a total of 120 commands
•Support for firmware upgrade
To achieve the best performance:
•Connect 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)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your Kramer RC-8IR away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 Of up to five machines with unique IP addresses
2 Six buttons for RC-6IR, and eight buttons for the RC-8IR
3 To be configured by the system integrator only
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4 Your Universal Room Controller
Figure 1and Table 2define the RC-8IR front panel:
Front Panel with Faceplate Front Panel without Faceplate
Figure 1: RC-8IR Front Panel
Table 1: RC-8IR Front Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
1 Faceplate Attachment Holes Use to attach the faceplate to the device housing (see Table 2)
2 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands (for the IR-learner feature)
3 Configurable Control
Buttons (Macro Buttons)
Control the room and the A/V equipment (from 1 to 8)
4 Housing Attachment Holes Use to install the device housing
5 Button Caps Button caps with “wings” on the left and right sides (8)
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Figure 2and Table 2define the RC-8IR right side panel:
Front Panel
Buttons
Figure 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel
Table 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
1 Housing and Faceplate Support Device housing supports the faceplate
2 RELAY2 Connect each relay to a room item (such as lighting, screen
settings, blinds, and so on)1
3 RELAY1
4 RS-485 Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to the RS-485 detachable terminal block on a switcher
or PC
5 RS-232 Terminal Block
Connector (1 and 2)
Connect to the RS-232 connector on the A/V equipment or a PC or
other Serial Controller
6
IR OUT1 PIN
GND PIN Connect to an IR emitter cable
IR OUT2 PIN
7 GND PIN Connects (-) to the Ground
8 +12VDC IN PIN Connects (+) to the connector for powering the unit
1 See the examples in Figure 4
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Figure 3and Table 3define the RC-8IR rear panel:
Figure 3: RC-8IR Rear Panel
Table 3: RC-8IR and Rear Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
1 N.U Switch Not used
2 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation;
Switch to ON for firmware upgrade
3 RS-485 TERM. Switch Switch to ON for RS-485 line termination
4 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to return to the factory default settings, including all the
configured buttons and the network settings1
5 Ethernet Port Connects to a PC or other controller through computer networking
6 Grounding Screw Connect to grounding wire
5 Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller
This section describes the installation of the RC-8IR and includes:
•Setting up the labels on the buttons, according to your specific
requirements2
•Mounting the RC-8IR device to the wall
•Installing the button caps
•Mounting the faceplate
•Setting of the device
1 Including the factory default IP number: 192.168.1.39 (an IP number is a device's numerical address as expressed in the
format specified in the Internet Protocol)
2 It is recommended to place labels before mounting the faceplate
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5.1 Setting the Labels and Button Caps
To install the labels and button caps:
1. Remove the required labels from the supplied button label sheet.
2. Hold the button cap so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 4with the
“wings” on the left and right sides, and insert the label inside the cap.
Figure 4: Button Cap Orientation
3. Repeat for all eight caps.
4. Retaining the orientation, place the eight button caps on the buttons of
the RC-8IR (see Figure 5).
Figure 5: Placing the Button Cap
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5.2 Mounting the Device Housing
The device housing is mounted to the wall via the two housing mounting
screws holes, as illustrated in Figure 6:
Figure 6: Mounting the Device Housing
5.3 Mounting the RC-8IR Faceplate
1. Place the faceplate on the RC-8IR so that the two screw mounting holes
are aligned (see Figure 7).
2. Insert the two mounting screws and tighten with a screwdriver.
Figure 7: Mounting the Faceplate
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