Kramer SL-10 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
SL
-10
Master
Room Controller
P/N: 2900-000581 Rev 6

SL-10 – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the SL-10 Master Room Controller 5
4Connecting the SL-10 7
4.1 Using the RC-4 IR Transmitter 8
4.2 Connecting the RS-232 Interface 8
4.3 Connecting the RS-485 Interface 9
4.4 Connecting the Ethernet Port 9
4.5 Connecting the K-NET Port 10
5Operating the SL-10 11
6Technical Specifications 12
Figures
Figure 1: SL-10 Master Room Controller 5
Figure 2: Connecting the SL-10 Master Room Controller 8
Figure 3: RS-232 Connection 9
Figure 4: RS-485 Connection 9
Figure 5: K-NET PINOUT Connection 10

SL-10 - 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 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 Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14:
Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SL-10 Master Room Controller, which
is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Master room controller for room control systems
•Multimedia room control, such as classrooms, meeting rooms and
auditoriums

2 SL-10 - 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/support/product_downloads.asp
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 neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer SL-10 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.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are 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
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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.
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4 SL-10 - Overview
3 Overview
The SL-10 is a highly versatile controller that acts as an all-in-one control
processor 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 SL-10 features:
•An Ethernet port for controlling several AV products over ETH
•2 general purpose I/O ports that can be configured as analog inputs, digital
inputs, or digital outputs for interfacing with a variety of devices such as
sensors, switches, LEDs, and relays
•2 bidirectional RS-232 ports that control AV equipment such as projectors,
LCD and PDP displays, power amplifiers, switchers and scalers
•5 relay contact closure ports that control other room items related to the AV
system such as raising and lowering drapes, the screen or the projector
•IR control on one built-in receiver and the other on a 3.5mm mini jack and
three outputs (on terminal blocks)
•IR Learning that learns commands from any IR remote
•1 RS-485 serial port
•Compatibility with Kramer Site-CTRL software for network remote control
and management over the Ethernet port
•A K-NET™ control channel that connects compatible user interfaces and
supplies power and control data over a single cable
•A USB port for uploading a configuration file
•Status LEDs for all functions
•Flexible control via Ethernet, K-NET™, RS-485, an IR sensor and external
IR commands

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3.1 Defining the SL-10 Master Room Controller
This section defines the SL-10.
Figure 1: SL-10 Master Room Controller
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Feature
Function
1
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connects to the PC or other serial controller through
computer networking LAN to control several AV
products over Ethernet
2
DEFAULT Recessed Pushbutton
Press to reset to factory default definitions:
IP number −192.168.1.39, Mask – 255.255.0.0
Gateway – 0.0.0.0
First disconnect the power supply and then connect it
again while pressing the DEFAULT button. The unit
powers up and loads its memory with the factory default
definitions and erases all stored presets
3
IR Output Terminal Blocks
Connect to IR emitter cables (from 1 to 3)
4
GPI/O Terminal Blocks
Connect to various analog and digital sensors (from 1
to 2)
5
RELAYS Terminal Blocks
Connect to low-voltage relay-driven devices (from 1 to
5)
6
RS-232 Terminal Blocks
Connect to the RS-232 devices (from 1 to 2)
7 RS-485 Terminal Block Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G may be
connected to the shield (if required)

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#
Feature
Function
8
K-NET
Connector
PIN GND is for the Ground connection; PIN B (-) and
PIN A (+) are for RS-485, and PIN +12V is for
powering other units
K-NET is a proprietary Kramer protocol for
interconnecting Kramer units
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the
shield of the RS-485 cable (in most applications, it is not
connected)
Note that the SL-10 cannot receive power via the K-NET
connector, but can power other units (but not another
SL-10)
9
RS-485 TERM Switch
Slides down for RS-485 termination, slides up for not
terminated
10
K-NET TERM Switch
Slides down for K-NET termination, slides up for not
terminated
11
PROG. Switch
For service use only
12
12V DC Socket
12V DC connector for powering the unit
13 IR
INPUTS Built-in receiver and
STATUS LED
Accepts IR remote commands
14
3.5mm Mini Jack
Connects to an external IR receiver
15
RELAY LEDs
Illuminate when a relay is active (1 to 5)
16
IR LEDs
Illuminate when an IR port is active
17
NET LED
Illuminates when The Ethernet link is active
18
K-NET LED
Illuminates while transmitting over K-NET
19
RS-485 LED
Illuminates while transmitting/receiving on an RS-485
port
20
RS-232 (Tx/Rx) LEDs
Illuminate while transmitting/receiving on an RS-232
port (1 to 2)
21
GPI/O LEDS
Illuminate while transmitting/receiving on a general
purpose I/O port (1 to 2)
22 PROGRAM USB Connector Connect to a computer for unit configuration and
firmware upgrading

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4 Connecting the SL-10
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
SL-10. After connecting your SL-10, connect its power and then switch
on the power to each device.
To connect the SL-10 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows:
Connect RELAY 1 and 2 to the projector lift
Connect RELAY 3 and 4 to the screen
Connect RELAY 5 to the lighting system
2. Connect the IR outputs as follows:
Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 1 and attach the emitter to the
DVD player
3. Connect the GPI/O ports as follows:
Connect GPI/O 1 to motion detector 1
Connect GPI/O 2 to motion detector 2
4. Connect the RS-232 ports as follows:
Connect RS-232 port 1 to the DVD player
Connect RS-232 port 2 to the projector
5. Connect the IR input as follows:
Connect IR INPUT 1 to an IR sensor (or alternatively connect IR
INPUT 1 to an external IR receiver
P/N: C- A35M/IRR two extension cables are also available: a 15 meter cable and
a 20 meter cable.
6. Connect the RS-485 to several Kramer matrices, for example.
Not shown in Figure 2.
7. Connect the Ethernet port to a network.
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8. Connect the K-NET port to any RC device with K-NET.
Figure 2: Connecting the SL-10 Master Room Controller
4.1 Using the RC-4 IR Transmitter
You can use the optional RC-4 IR transmitter as an auxiliary control panel and
initiate configured control triggers—refer to the K-Config guide—via the built in IR
receiver on the front panel, or instead, via an optional external wired IR receiver,
which exists in several cable lengths (shown in Figure 2).
4.2 Connecting the RS-232 Interface
To connect an AV device to the SL-10 using the RS-232 port, connect the RS-232
9-pin D-sub port on your device to the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of
the SL-10 as shown in Figure 3:

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Figure 3: RS-232 Connection
4.3 Connecting the RS-485 Interface
To connect an AV device to the SL-10 using the RS-485 port, connect the RS-485
port on your device to the RS-485 terminal block on the rear panel of the SL-10 as
shown in Figure 4:
Figure 4: RS-485 Connection
4.4 Connecting the Ethernet Port
The Ethernet connection of the SL-10 allows you to perform all control functions of
the SL-10 over the Internet using a PC running the Kramer Site-CTRL control
program.
To connect the SL-10 to a network:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the SL-10 to the Ethernet port on a network
hub or network router, via a straight cable with RJ-45 connectors.
2. At the other end, connect the Internet to a PC running Site-CTRL.

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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
Guide.
Available for download at the Kramer Web site: www.kramerav.com.
4.5 Connecting the K-NET Port
The K-NET port is wired as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: K-NET PINOUT Connection

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5 Operating the SL-10
You can operate your SL-10 using:
•An RC family remote controller:
To operate your device using an RC remote controller, see the Kramer
K-Config Guide
Available for download at the Kramer Web site: www.kramerav.com
•The optional RC-4 infrared remote control transmitter:
The RC-4 is configured via the Kramer K-Config software
To operate your device using the infrared remote controller, see the User Manual
packed with the remote controller
•A PC running Site-CTRL control software:
To operate your device using Site-CTRL, see the Site-CTRL and Web
Access Online User Guide

12 SL-10 - Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications
BIDIRECTIONAL PORTS:
1 RS-485 and 2 RS-232 serial on 3-pin terminal blocks, 2
GPI/O on 2-pin terminal blocks, 1 K-NET on 4-pin
terminal block connector, 1 Ethernet on an RJ-45
connector, 1 Mini USB connector for local programming
services, 1 built-in IR sensor and 1 IR-in on 3.5mm mini-
jack (for learning).
INPUTS:
1 built-in IR sensor
2 IR-in on 3.5mm mini-jack (for learning)
OUTPUTS:
3 IR-out and 5 relays (36V AC or DC, 2A, 60VAC
maximum on non-inductive load) on 2-pin terminal block
connectors.
INDICATORS: LED indicator for each port and function
POWER CONSUMPTION:
12V DC, 550mA
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: 14.3cm x 12.2cm x 4.4cm (5.6" x 4.8" x 1.7") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.47kg (1.0lbs)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
31.9cm x 16.5cm x 6.7cm (12.6" x 6.5" x 2.6") W, D, H
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
1kg (2.2lbs)
ACCESSORIES:
Power supply
OPTIONS: RK-13 19” rack mount, RC-3 remote controller, IR emitter
cables P/N: C-A35/IRE-10; two IR Emitter Extension
Cables are also available: a 15 meter cable and a 20
meter cable, IR sensor cable P/N: 95-0104050
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerav.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
P/N:
2900-000581
Rev:
6
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing