Kramer FC-7P User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
FC-7P
Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3
Defining FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 4
Performing Initial Configuration 6
Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay 6
Setting Up an Ethernet Connection on the PC 7
Mounting FC-7P 8
Connecting FC-7P 9
Connecting via Ethernet 10
Using Embedded Web Pages 13
Browsing FC-7P Web Pages 13
Setting Device Name and Time Functions 15
Setting Communication Parameters 16
Setting GPIO Port Parameters 17
Setting Relay Port Status 20
Activating Security 21
Using the Logs Page 23
Kramer Information 24
Using FC-7P Operations 25
Resetting to Factory Default Settings 25
Upgrading Firmware 25
Technical Specifications 26
Default Parameters 27
Kramer Protocol 3000 28
Kramer Protocol 3000 –Syntax 29
Kramer Protocol 3000 –Command List 32
Kramer Protocol 3000 –Detailed Commands 33

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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!
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/FC-7P to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving 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 FC-7P away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.
Safety Instructions
Caution:
•This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce
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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.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay. FC-7P
is a compact GPIO/relay multi-function control gateway with PoE, capable of plug and play
deployment over a customer Ethernet LAN for remote GPI/O and relay control of customer
devices. Multiple control clients can be IP-connected to the FC-7P control gateway for
concurrent control of devices such as lights, shades and screens.
The FC-7P features:
•Dual–Function I/O Ports − Remote IP–Based control of devices connected to the control
gateway dual-function I/O ports, with selectable port configuration to bidirectional GPIO
or relay control.
•Multiple IP Connected Clients − Remotely connects over customer Ethernet network,
concurrently controls any devices connected to control gateway universal I/O ports.
•Easy & Reliable Installation:
▪Plug–and–Play IP Installation with dynamic (DHCP) address resolution and auto
device discovery over existing LAN.
▪Compact, designed for piggy-back installation, such as behind a TV or display, with
the ability to draw power from device USB port and Ethernet connectivity.
•Remote Management –Built-in web UI for remote browser-based management and
support, by multiple IP-clients over existing LAN. Easy firmware upgrades, either
remotely via existing LAN, or locally via device USB port.
•Power Options −USB, Power over Ethernet, optional PSU.
•PoE Support –According to IEEE 802.3af standard
•Size − DigiTOOLS™ − Mount 3 units side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional
RK-3T rack adapter.
Figure 1: FC-7P Controlling Devices Remotely Using K-Touch 3.0 over a LAN

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For example, using Kramer K-Touch control software you can design advanced room-control
and automation systems that can be operated from iOS or Android touch devices. K-Touch
can be used to perform device discovery over the network as the FC-7P is set to be a DHCP
client by default.
You can use the Kramer LAN Configurator software to discover devices that are attached to
the network, including the FC-7P.
Typical Applications
FC-7P is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Remote IP control of GPIO and relay-controllable devices by any control software app
•K-Touch multi-clients IP room control
•LAN-based expansion of K-Config control system

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Defining FC-7P Ethernet Gateway
− GPIO/Relay
This section defines the FC-7P.
Figure 2: FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay
Feature
Function
Feature
1
LINK LED
Shows the Ethernet link is active
2
Activity LEDs
Ports 1 and 2, white
(upper) and blue
(lower)
Indicate the transmission (output) status of port 1 and port 2:
When the port is set as GPIO Digital Out, the white LED indicates that
IO-P1 is active and the blue LED indicates that IO-P2 is active.
When the port is set as RELAY, the white LED indicates that Relay-
P1 is active and the blue LED indicates that Relay-P2 is active.
3
MODE DIP-switches
(Port 1 and Port 2)
Switch up (off) for GPIO, switch down (on) for relay
The default setting is port 1 GPIO (up) and port 2 relay (down)
4
ON LED
Lights green when the unit is on
5
Port 1 I/O 3-pin
Terminal Block
Port 1 terminal block port connects to two GPIO ports or two relays
6
Port 2 I/O 3-pin
Terminal Block
Port 2 terminal block port connects to two GPIO ports or two relays
7
RESET Button
Press and hold while cycling the device power to reset to factory
default parameters
8
ID
Press to broadcast ID message for auto-discovery of the device
9
LAN/POE RJ-45
Connector
Connects to a PoE source (Power over Ethernet) for powering and an
IP client or other controller, either directly or via a LAN
10
SERVICE Mini USB
Connector
Connects to a USB power source for powering and to a PC for a local
firmware upgrade
11
5V DC Connector
For extra power resiliency, connect to the optional 5V DC power
supply, center pin positive. Not needed when the device is supplied
power by PoE or a USB power source

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FC-7P Function Table
Key:
•P1 / P2 –Port 1 / Port 2
•IO1/ IO2–GPIO Port 1 / GPIO Port 2
•NO1/NO2–Normally open Port 1 / Normally open Port 2
Port IO
Function
Terminal Block
Connections
IO Port
Default
TCP Default
Port [P1/P2]
Transmission
(Output)
Activity LEDs
P1-white P2-blue
Comment
G
P1
P2
GPIO
Ground
IO1
IO2
Digital In x
2
5000
ON when GPIO Digital
Out ports are active
GPIO Digital
out via Web
Relay
Common
NO1
NO2
Normally
Open x 2
5000
ON when Relay
ports are active

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Performing Initial Configuration
This chapter provides an overview of the initial configuration and basic operation of the FC-7P
and comprises:
•Configuring the FC-7P (see Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway −
GPIO/Relay on page 6)
•Configuring an Ethernet connection on the PC (see Setting Up an Ethernet Connection
on the PC on page 7)
Figure 3: Connecting the FC-7P for Initial Configuration
Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay
The FC-7P is shipped from the factory with DHCP enabled (off by default) and a random IP
address. To connect the FC-7P on first installation, you must identify the IP address that was
automatically assigned to the FC-7P. To discover the IP address of FC-7P, use K-LAN
Configurator, available for download from our website at www.kramerav.com.
To browse the FC-7P Web UI on taking the device out of the box:
Use the default host name: FC-7-xxxx, where xxxx are the last four digits of the serial number
of the device.
To configure the FC-7P:
1. Connect the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the FC-7P to a PC, either directly or via a
LAN, (see Connecting via Ethernet on page 10).
2. Using a Web browser and the relevant IP address or host name (see Default
Parameters on page 27), browse the General Info home page (see Figure 10).
3. Click Device Settings to browse to the Device Settings page, (see Figure 11).
4. Enter the time and date manually or enter the Time server address for automatic time
and date synchronization.
5. Click Save Changes.

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6. Click Communication to browse to the Communication page, (see Figure 12).
If you have changed the IP address from the default setting, you must reload the General Info
home page again using the new IP address.
7. Enter the IP address, mask and gateway for static IP addressing and click Set. We
recommend that you set a meaningful host name.
8. Click GPIO Port Settings to browse to the GPIO Port Settings page, (see Setting GPIO
Port Parameters on page 17). Here you can configure digital in, digital out and analog in
port parameters.
9. Set the trigger type, voltage levels and status of each port.
10.Click Save Changes.
11.Click Relay Port Settings to browse to the Relay Port Settings page, (see Setting Relay
Port Status on page 20). Here you can set the relays on or off.
12.If required, click Security (see Activating Security on page 21) to browse to the Security
page.
13.Click ON to activate security.
The user name and password credentials popup appears.
14.Enter the required user name and password. (The default user name is Admin and the
password is Admin).
Setting Up an Ethernet Connection on the PC
If the control application can directly connect to the Ethernet driver, select the host IP address
and port number according to your FC-7P configuration, as illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Configuring a Remote Connection
To switch ports on the FC-7P:
1. Select the required output Port using the +and –Port buttons.
The Data buttons flash and the selected output is displayed on the readout.
2. Select the required input Data connection using the +and –Data buttons.
The selected Data connection is displayed on the readout and the Take button flashes.
3. Press Take/Lock to save the selection.

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Mounting FC-7P
This section provides instructions for rack mounting FC-7P. Before installing in a rack, verify
that the environment is within the recommended range:
•Operation 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.
•FC-7P must be placed upright in the correct horizontal position.
Caution:
•Always mount FC-7P in a rack before connecting any cables or power.
Warning:
•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.
•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding
overloading of the circuits.
•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.
To mount the FC-7P on a rack
Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/FC-7P)
To mount the FC-7P on a table or shelf
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
•Fasten a bracket on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat
surface.
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Connecting FC-7P
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your FC-7P. After
connecting your FC-7P, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 5: Connecting the FC-7P Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay
To connect the FC-7P as illustrated in the example in Figure 5:
1. Connect the device to a LAN or PC via the RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
2. Set DIP-switch 1 up to select GPIO.
Connect an input or output device, (for example, a sensor) to terminal block 1, pin P1 (or
P2), according to the connections shown in table below.
3. Set DIP-switch 2 down to select relay.
Connect a relay-controlled device, (for example, a projection screen) to terminal block 2,
according to the table below.
Port IO Function
Terminal Block Connections
G
P1
P2
GPIO
Ground
IO1
IO2
Relay
Common
NO1
NO2
4. If the FC-7P does not receive power from a PoE provider or a USB power connection,
connect the device to the power supply and connect the power adapter to the mains
electricity (not shown in Figure 5).
Changing the DIP-switches resets the ports to their default state: GPIO resets to its low
logic state and the relay resets to its open state.

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Connecting via Ethernet
You can connect to the FC-7P via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port via a
Network Hub or Switch on page 12)
•Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 12)
If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT
department for specific installation instructions.
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-7P directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the FC-7P with the factory configured
default IP address.
After connecting to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.
5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in
Figure 7 or Figure 8.
Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as
shown in Figure 9.
For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255
(excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.

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Figure 9: Internet Protocol Properties Window
7. Click OK.
8. Click Close.
Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch
You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-7P to the Ethernet port on a network hub or
switch using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Connecting the GPIO Ports on the FC-7P to a Device
To connect the GPIO port on the FC-7P to a device:
•Connect the G pin on the GPIO port to the ground connection on the device
•Connect the S pin on the GPIO port to the signal/positive connection on the device
•Set the DIP-switch for the port UP (Off)
Connecting the Relays on the FC-7P to a Device
To connect the relay port on the FC-7P to a device:
•Connect the C pin on the relay port to the ground connection on the device
•Connect the NO pin on the relay port to the signal/positive connection on the device
•Set the DIP-switch for the port DOWN (On) for Relay

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Using Embedded Web Pages
The embedded Web UI can be used to remotely operate the FC-7P using a Web browser and
an Ethernet connection.
Before attempting to connect:
1. Perform the initial configuration in Configuring FC-7P Ethernet Gateway −
GPIO/Relay on page 6and connecting via Ethernet in Connecting via
Ethernet on page 10
2. Ensure that your browser is supported (see Technical Specifications on page 26)
Browsing FC-7P Web Pages
To browse the Web UI:
1. Open your Internet browser. Type the IP address of the device (see Configuring FC-7P
Ethernet Gateway − GPIO/Relay on page 6) in the Address bar of your browser.
The Loading page appears followed shortly by the General Info page shown in
Figure 10.
The General Info page displays the following:
•Model Name
•Firmware version
•Device serial number
•Web UI version
Figure 10: General Info Page

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Loading and Saving Configurations
Loading and saving configurations is used for duplicating multiple device definitions for easy
system configuration. The configurations are loaded and saved to a local PC. Load and save
is performed using the buttons at the bottom left-hand side of the screen for all pages
displayed.
To load a configuration:
1. Click Load.
The Explorer window opens.
2. Browse to the required file.
3. Select the required file and click Open.
The device is configured according to the saved preset.
To save the current configuration:
1. Configure the device as required.
2. Click Save.
The Save File window opens.
3. Browse to the required location to which to save the file.
4. Enter the required name for the saved preset.
5. Click OK.
The current configuration is saved.
When using Chrome, the file is automatically saved in the Downloads folder.
The following parameters are saved to the configuration file:
UI Page
Parameter
Device Settings (Figure 11)
Model Name
Time Zone
Daylight Savings Time mode
Use Time Server mode
Time Server Address
Sync Every Day time
Communication (Figure 12)
UDP Port
TCP Port
GPIO Port Settings (Figure 13)
GPIO Port
Trigger Type
Pull-up Resistor
Threshold VDC Range Min
Threshold VDC Range Max
Maximum Reported Steps

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Setting Device Name and Time Functions
The Device Settings page (Figure 11) allows you to view the model name and time server
status. You can also modify the following fields:
•Device name
•Device time, date, and time zone
•Use a timeserver to set the time and date automatically using a (if the device is
connected to the Internet), including the Time Zone and daylight savings time
Figure 11: Device Settings Page
The FC-7P has a built-in clock that can synchronize with a Time Server if required.
To enable Time Server synchronization:
1. Browse to the Device Settings page by clicking Device Settings.
The Device Settings page is displayed as shown in Figure 11.
2. Click the Use Time Server ON button.
3. Enter the IP address of the Time Server.
4. Enter the time of day at which the FC-7P should synchronize with the Time Server.
5. Click Save Changes.

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Setting Communication Parameters
The communication page allows you to:
•Turn DHCP for the device on and off
•Edit the IP settings for static IP addressing
The default IP address setting for the device is DHCP.
Figure 12: Communication Page
After modifying any of the IP settings, click Set to save the changes.

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Setting GPIO Port Parameters
GPIO ports are used to connect and control hardware devices to the FC-7P such as sensors,
switches and LED indicators that input and output digital signals and input analog signals.
Figure 13: GPIO Port Settings Page
The GPIO Port Setting page allows you to configure the following for each GPIO port:
•Trigger type—digital input, digital output, or analog input
•Enable and disable the pull-up resistor for the digital input and output
•Set the threshold trigger voltage range for the digital input
•Set the current status for the digital output signal to high or low
•Set the maximum number of reported steps for the analog input
•Read—Press to read the state of the port (displayed according to the page)
•State—Displays the digital state of the port, either 1 (high) or 0 (low) (displayed
according to the page)

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GPIO sub-ports are displayed according to their DIP-switch settings.
The default parameter settings change depending on which trigger type is selected.
When DIP-switches 1 and 2 are set down to Relay, GPIO ports 1 through 4 are grayed out
and the following GPIO port settings screen appears:
Setting Digital In Trigger Parameters
Figure 14: GPIO Port Settings Page Digital IN
Set the trigger type to Digital In (default). With this selection, the digital input trigger mode
reads the digital input of an external sensor device that is connected to the GPIO port. It
detects high (upon passing Max. threshold from Low state, default 2.2V) or low (upon passing
Min threshold from High state, default 0.8V) port states according to the user defined voltage
threshold levels:
•Pull-up resistor enabled (default)
Detects an open circuit as High, or a short to ground as Low. This is suitable for
example, for a pushbutton switch (connecting one terminal of the switch to ground, and
the other to the input) or for an alarm closing a circuit that activates a series of actions.
When the pull-up is enabled, the port state is high and to be triggered it must be pulled
low by the externally connected sensor.
•Pull-up resistor disabled
Suitable, for example, for a high-temperature alarm that exceeds the maximum voltage
threshold.
When disabled, the port state is low and to be triggered it must be pulled high by the
externally connected sensor.