Kramer WP-577VH User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
WP-577VH
Wall Plate
P/N: 2900-300311 Rev 2

WP-577VH – Contents
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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 Using TP cables 5
4Defining the WP-577VH Wall Plate 7
4.1 Defining the WP-577VH 7
5Connecting the WP-577VH 10
5.1 Connecting the RS-232 Serial Port to a Remote Device 11
6Principles of Operation 12
6.1 Input Selection 12
6.2 Input Connection Timeout 13
6.3 Audio Signal Priority 13
6.4 K-Link Active and Passive Local RS-232 Data Modes 14
6.5 K-Link Active and Passive DGKat RS-232 Data Modes 15
7Operating the WP-577VH 17
7.1 Selecting an Input 17
7.2 K-Link: Selecting Active or Passive Local RS-232 Data Mode 17
7.3 Selecting Active or Passive DGKat RS-232 Data Mode 18
8Configuring and Maintaining the WP-577VH 19
8.1 Setting the Configuration DIP-switch 19
8.2 Updating the Firmware 20
9Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors 21
10 Technical Specifications 22
10.1 Default Communication Parameters 22
11 Protocol 3000 23
11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 23
11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 26
Figures
Figure 1: WP-577VH Wall Plate Front Panel 7
Figure 2: WP-577VH Wall Plate Rear Panel 9
Figure 3: Connecting the WP-577VH Wall Plate 10
Figure 4: Connecting the RS-232 Serial Port to a Remote Device 11
Figure 5: Sample Setup using Active Mode from the Local RS-232 Port 14
Figure 6: Sample Setup using Passive Mode 15
Figure 7: Sample Setup using Active Mode over the Remote DGKat Link 16
Figure 8: The Configuration DIP-switch 19
Figure 9: TP Pinout Wiring 21

WP-577VH - 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 13 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 Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio, and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer WP-577VH/WP-577VHE Wall Plate
transmitter which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Small to medium to small boardroom connectivity
Interfacing with a variety of source to remote displays in schools and
businesses
Hotel rooms
“Bring-your-own”laptop environments