Kramer FC-70R User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL:
FC-70R
RS-232 to USB Converter
P/N: 2900-300611 Rev 2 www.kramerAV.com

FC-70R – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the FC-70R RS-232 to USB Converter 5
4Connecting the FC-70R 6
5Recommended RS-232 Connection Parameters 7
6FC-70R Commands 8
7Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: FC-70R RS-232 to USB Converter 5
Figure 2: Connecting the FC-70R RS-232 to USB Converter 6

FC-70R - 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 14 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; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-70R RS-232 to USB Converter.
This product is used to control HSL secured products and is ideal for:
High-security organizations
Government, military and financial branches
Any organization that handles sensitive and confidential information

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FC-70R - 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/downloads/FC-70R 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 neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your FC-70R 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.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is
provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing

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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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FC-70R - Overview
3 Overview
FC-70R is a protocol translator from RS-232 to USB signals to allow remote control
of HSL secure and non-secure products. HSL products are controlled using
keyboard, mouse and touch display (KVM combiners). FC-70R translates RS-232
control commands to enable remote control on secured KVM and KVM combiners.
The FC-70R features:
Enhanced Usability & Remote Control - Operates with HSL secure KVM, KM
and Combiner products.
Easy and Intuitive User Interface - Graphical user interface when connected
to Kramer control.
Remote Switching - When connected to Kramer Control or Kramer RC
devices.
Standards Compliance - Maintains ELA4+ and PPSV3.0 of HighSecLabs
products.
Connection Ports - Connects to HSL products via the USB port and to an
external controller via the RS−232 port.
USB Powered –Powered from the USB line. No power supply needed.

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3.1 Defining the FC-70R RS-232 to USB Converter
This section defines the FC-70R.
Figure 1: FC-70R RS-232 to USB Converter
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Feature
Function
1
RS-232 Terminal Block
Connects to a control device
2
USB-B Connector
Connects to a KVM or KVM combiner being controlled
3
ON LED
Lights when the device is powered on
4
MOUSE USB-A Connector
Connects to a USB mouse
5
KB USB-A Connector
Connects to a USB keyboard

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FC-70R - Connecting the FC-70R
4 Connecting the FC-70R
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your FC-70R. After connecting the devices to your FC-70R, connect
its power and then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the FC-70R, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following:
1. Connect the USB-B connector on the back of the FC-70R to the USB
keyboard connection of the KVM or KVM combiner.
The FC-70R receives power over this connection.
2. Using an RS-232 cable, connect a control device (for example, an SL-1N) to
the RS-232 3-pin terminal block.
3. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB-A connectors.
Figure 2: Connecting the FC-70R RS-232 to USB Converter

FC-70R - Recommended RS-232 Connection Parameters
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5 Recommended RS-232 Connection
Parameters
Speed –115200bps
Data bits –8
Stop bits –1
Parity - None
Flow Control –None

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FC-70R - FC-70R Commands
6 FC-70R Commands
Every command must start with #.
When a connection is established, send the first command "#ANATF 1" to reset the
translator.
Every KB command to an HSL device starts with one of the following commands:
#ANATR –R CTRL | R CTRL
#ANATL –L CTRL | L CTRL
#ANATR F11 –R CTRL | R CTRL | F11 |
#ANATL F11 –L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 |
This is followed by a letter or a number in HEX based on the below table:
Command
Hex Code
#define KEY_NONE
00
#define KEY_A
04
#define KEY_B
05
#define KEY_C
06
#define KEY_D
07
#define KEY_E
08
#define KEY_F
09
#define KEY_G
0A
#define KEY_H
0B
#define KEY_I
0C
#define KEY_J
0D
#define KEY_K
0E
#define KEY_L
0F
#define KEY_M
10
#define KEY_N
11
#define KEY_O
12
#define KEY_P
13
#define KEY_Q
14
#define KEY_R
15
#define KEY_S
16
#define KEY_T
17
#define KEY_U
18
#define KEY_V
19
#define KEY_W
1A
#define KEY_X
1B
#define KEY_Y
1C

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Command
Hex Code
#define KEY_Z
1D
#define KEY_1
1E
#define KEY_2
1F
#define KEY_3
20
#define KEY_4
21
#define KEY_5
22
#define KEY_6
23
#define KEY_7
24
#define KEY_8
25
#define KEY_9
26
#define KEY_0
27
#define KEY_RETURN
28
#define KEY_ESCAPE
29
#define KEY_BACKSPACE
2A
#define KEY_TAB
2B
#define KEY_SPACE
2C
#define KEY_MINUS
2D
#define KEY_EQUAL
2E
#define KEY_BRACKET_LEFT
2F
#define KEY_BRACKET_RIGHT
30
#define KEY_BACKSLASH
31
#define KEY_EUROPE_1
32
#define KEY_SEMICOLON
33
#define KEY_APOSTROPHE
34
#define KEY_GRAVE
35
#define KEY_COMMA
36
#define KEY_PERIOD
37
#define KEY_SLASH
38
#define KEY_CAPS_LOCK
39
#define KEY_F1
3A
#define KEY_F2
3B
#define KEY_F3
3C
#define KEY_F4
3D
#define KEY_F5
3E
#define KEY_F6
3F
#define KEY_F7
40
#define KEY_F8
41
#define KEY_F9
42
#define KEY_F10
43
#define KEY_F11
44
#define KEY_F12
45
#define KEY_PRINT_SCREEN
46
#define KEY_SCROLL_LOCK
47
#define KEY_PAUSE
48
#define KEY_INSERT
49

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Command
Hex Code
#define KEY_HOME
4A
#define KEY_PAGE_UP
4B
#define KEY_DELETE
4C
#define KEY_END
4D
#define KEY_PAGE_DOWN
4E
#define KEY_ARROW_RIGHT
4F
#define KEY_ARROW_LEFT
50
#define KEY_ARROW_DOWN
51
#define KEY_ARROW_UP
52
#define KEY_NUM_LOCK
53
#define KEY_KEYPAD_DIVIDE
54
#define KEY_KEYPAD_MULTIPLY
55
#define KEY_KEYPAD_SUBTRACT
56
#define KEY_KEYPAD_ADD
57
#define KEY_KEYPAD_ENTER
58
#define KEY_KEYPAD_1
59
#define KEY_KEYPAD_2
5A
#define KEY_KEYPAD_3
5B
#define KEY_KEYPAD_4
5C
#define KEY_KEYPAD_5
5D
#define KEY_KEYPAD_6
5E
#define KEY_KEYPAD_7
5F
#define KEY_KEYPAD_8
60
#define KEY_KEYPAD_9
61
#define KEY_KEYPAD_0
62
#define KEY_KEYPAD_DECIMAL
63
#define KEY_EUROPE_2
64
#define KEY_APPLICATION
65
#define KEY_POWER
66
#define KEY_KEYPAD_EQUAL
67
#define KEY_F13
68
#define KEY_F14
69
#define KEY_F15
6A
#define KEY_CONTROL_LEFT
E0
#define KEY_SHIFT_LEFT
E1
#define KEY_ALT_LEFT
E2
#define KEY_GUI_LEFT
E3
#define KEY_CONTROL_RIGHT
E4
#define KEY_SHIFT_RIGHT
E5
#define KEY_ALT_RIGHT
E6
#define KEY_GUI_RIGHT
E7
For example, to go full screen on channel 1 while using a K424F combiner, send
the following command:

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#ANATL 1E –select channel 1.
#ANATL 09 –Full screen on channel 1.
The following table lists optional commands that can be sent to the combiner and
KVM switcher:
KB Hotkey
Description
Translator Code
L CTRL | L CTRL
1
Switch to channel 1
#ANATL
1E
L CTRL | L CTRL
2
Switch to channel 2
#ANATL
1F
L CTRL | L CTRL
3
Switch to channel 3
#ANATL
20
L CTRL | L CTRL
4
Switch to channel 4
#ANATL
21
L CTRL | L CTRL
5
Switch to channel 5
#ANATL
22
L CTRL | L CTRL
6
Switch to channel 6
#ANATL
23
L CTRL | L CTRL
7
Switch to channel 7
#ANATL
24
L CTRL | L CTRL
8
Switch to channel 8
#ANATL
25
L CTRL | L CTRL
F1
Load preset #1
#ANATL
3A
L CTRL | L CTRL
F2
Load preset #2
#ANATL
3B
L CTRL | L CTRL
F3
Load preset #3
#ANATL
3C
L CTRL | L CTRL
F4
Load preset #4 (tile button preset)
#ANATL
3D
L CTRL | L CTRL
F5
#ANATL
3E
L CTRL | L CTRL
F6
#ANATL
3F
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 B
Set relative mouse mode
#ANATL F11
05
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 C
Reset relative mouse mode
#ANATL F11
06
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 M
Toggle dual-mouse-mode option
#ANATL F11
10
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 I
Toggle left/right control key
#ANATL F11
0C
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 E
Toggle enable/disable-external-switching
option
#ANATL F11
08
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 H
Toggle enable/disable-cursor-parking option
#ANATL F11
0B
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 R
Reset to factory defaults
#ANATL F11
15
L CTRL | L CTRL
U
User mode
#ANATL
18
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 F [1..6]
Toggle freeze-channel-layer option
#ANATL F11
09 (1E, 1F, 20,
21, 22, 23)
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 F R
Unfreeze all channel layers
#ANATL F11
09 15
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11 L
Toggle cloning video output (Note 1)
#ANATL F11
0F
L CTRL | L CTRL
F11
{J,K}{J,K}
Output source configuration (Note 2)
#ANATL F11
0D, 0E
L CTRL | L CTRL
-
Decrease window scaling by one
#ANATL
2D
L CTRL | L CTRL
+
Increase window scaling by one
#ANATL
2E
L CTRL | L CTRL
Y
Auto scale window exactly - not keeping
aspect ratio
#ANATL
1C
L CTRL | L CTRL
W
Auto scale window according to its least
dimension
#ANATL
1A
L CTRL | L CTRL
F
Maximize window
#ANATL
09
L CTRL | L CTRL
Z
Undo maximize - accepted only immediately
after
#ANATL
1D

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KB Hotkey
Description
Translator Code
L CTRL | L CTRL
Q
Quad tile windows
#ANATL
14
L CTRL | L CTRL
U
Enter user mode
#ANATL
18
L CTRL | L CTRL
O
Enter system mode
#ANATL
12
L CTRL | L CTRL
S
Enter scale mode
#ANATL
16
Note 1: Active only in single background size mode with dual display HW
Note 2: Active only in double background size mode with dual display HW

FC-70R - Technical Specifications
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7 Technical Specifications
PORTS:
1 RS-232 on a 3-pin terminal block, 1 KVM on a USB type-B
connector, 2 USB type-A connectors for mouse and keyboard
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
POWER CONSUMPTION:
12V DC, 110mA max.
DIMENSIONS:
12cm x 7.15cm x 2.44cm (4.7” x 2.8” x 1.0”) W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.14kg (0.3lbs) approx.
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
15.7cm x 12cm x 8.7cm (6.2" x 4.7" x 3.4") W, D, H.
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
0.55kg (1.21lbs) approx.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
Power supply
OPTIONS:
RK-3T rack adapter
Specifications are subject to change without notice
For the most updated specifications, go to our Web site at www.kramerav.com

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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening andservicing
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site to find updates to this user manual.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
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P/N:
2900-300611
Rev:
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