Kramer SL-280 User manual

SL
-280 Quick Start (P/N: 2900-300567QS REV 1)
P/N:
2900- 300567QS
Rev:
1
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SL-280 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your SL-280 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/SL-280 to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
SL-280 Master / Room Controller
1 Set of rack ears
1 Quick start guide
1 Power cord
4 Rubber feet
Step 2: Get to know your SL-280
# Feature Function
1
POWER LED
Lights green when powered on.
2
SERVICE Mini USB Connector
For factory use only.
3 IR Receiver and LED Detects IR signals for IR learning and indicates an active signal by lighting blue.
4 LINK LED Indicates Ethernet activity:
Blue LED on – good connection.
Blue LED flashing – no connection.
Blue LED off – not ready.
5 CONTROL LED Indicates control states:
Green – the control application (brain) is ready and working.
Red – indicates an error in the control application (brain).
6
SERIAL LEDs (from 1 to 8)
White Tx LEDs and blue Rx LEDs flash to indicate activity on each channel.
7 IR LEDs (from 1 to 8) Blue LEDs indicating IR activity on each channel (the associated LED lights when the
relevant IR port transmits data).
8 I/O LEDs (from 1 to 8) Blue LEDs indicating I/O activity on each channel (the associated LED lights on
Digital Out HIGH, and when Digital In is triggered).
9 RELAY LEDs (from 1 to 8) Blue LEDs indicating relay activity on each channel (the associated LED lights when
the relay is closed).

# Feature Function
10 SERIAL Ports (1-8) Terminal Block Connect to up to 8 serial controlled devices, for Ethernet-to-RS232 bidirectional
tunneling.
11
IR Ports (1-8) Terminal Block
Connect to up to 8 IR emitters or blasters.
12 I/O Ports (1-8) Terminal Block Connect to up to 8 sensors or devices to be controlled, (for example, a motion
sensor). Port may be configured as a digital input, digital output, or analog input.
13 RELAY Ports (1-8) Terminal Block 6 NO relays and 2 NC relays.
Connect to up to 8 devices to be controlled by relay (for example, a motorized
projection screen).
14
USB Connector
Connect to a PC to perform a firmware upgrade.
15 ID Button For self-identification over the network.
Press the button to send (broadcast) the Beacon P3K command.
Reply includes: IP address, UDP port number, TCP port number, MAC address,
and Model Name.
16 RESET Button For performing a factory default reset.
17 LAN RJ-45 Connector Connects to a local area network. Indications:
LINK LED lights amber – 1000/100/10MB connection.
DATA LED flashes green – Ethernet data link activity.
18 Power Socket with Fuse and Power
Switch
Connects to mains electricity, powers on and off the device.
Step 3: Install the SL-280
To rack mount the machine attach both ear brackets to the machine (by removing the three
screws from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets)
or place the machine on a table.
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your SL-280. For best results, we recommend that you always
use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the SL-280.
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect AC power to the rear of the SL-280, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device.