Kramer RC-3TBU User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
SL-14RC/N
Master Controller
RC-3TB
Remote Control Panel (Optional)
RC-3TBU
Remote Control Panel (Optional)
P/N: 2900-300178 Rev 2

SL-14RC/N – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
4Defining the SL-14RC/N Master Controller 5
5Defining the Remote Control Panels 7
5.1 Defining the RC-3TB Remote Control Panel 7
5.2 Defining the RC-3TBU Remote Control Panel 9
6Installing in a Rack 11
7Connecting the SL-14RC/N 12
7.1 Connecting the RS-232 Interface 13
7.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port 13
7.3 Connecting RC-3TB/U Remote Control Panels (Optional) 14
8Operating the SL-14RC/N 16
9Installing and Using RC-3TBU Configurator Software 17
9.1 Installing the RC-3TBU Configurator Software 17
9.2 Using the RC-3TBU Configurator Software 17
9.3 Saving and Loading a Configuration 19
10 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 20
10.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 21
10.2 Replacing the Front Panel Button Labels 21
11 Technical Specifications 22
Figures
Figure 1: SL-14RC/N Master Controller Front Panel 5
Figure 2: SL-14RC/N Master Controller Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: RC-3TB Remote Control Panel Components 7
Figure 4: RC-3TBU Remote Control Panel Components 9
Figure 5: Connecting the SL-14RC/N Master Controller 12
Figure 6: RS-232 Connection 13
Figure 7: K-NET to RC-3TB/U Connection 14
Figure 8: Daisy-chaining Multiple RC-3TB/U Panels 15
Figure 9: RC-3TBU Connection Method Window 18
Figure 10: RC-3TBU Configurator Software Switch Drop-down List 18
Figure 11: Saving and Loading Projects 19
Figure 12: Sample Button Label Sheet 20

SL-14RC/N – Introduction 1
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 Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SL-14RC/N Master Controller, which
is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Controlling multimedia rooms, such as classrooms, auditoriums, conference
rooms, and so on, while enabling remote control and management of the AV
equipment

2 SL-14RC/N - 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
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 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-14RC/N away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
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SL-14RC/N – Overview 3
3 Overview
The SL-14RC/N is a highly versatile master room controller that acts as an
all-in-one extended remote control panel 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.
Optional 3-button remote control panels are available which enable you to
remotely duplicate the functionality of front panel buttons.
The SL-14RC/N features:
•12 configurable front panel buttons (configured using the K-Config
Configuration software)
Available on our Web site at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/?soft=k-config
•One configurable rotary up/down controller with direction indicator LEDs
(configured using the K-Config Configuration software)
•One general purpose I/O port that can be configured as an analog input,
digital input, or digital output for interfacing with a variety of devices such as
sensors, switches, LEDs, and relays
•Six bi-directional RS-232 ports that can control AV equipment such as
projectors, LCD and PDP displays, power amplifiers, switchers and scalers
•Two relay contacts that can control other room items related to the AV
system, such as, raising and lowering drapes, screen or projector
•IR control on two outputs (terminal blocks)
•A USB port for uploading a configuration file located behind the front panel
of the SL-14RC and on the rear panel of the SL-14RCN
•IR Learning that learns commands from any IR remote
•Compatibility with Kramer Site-CTRL software for network remote control
and management over the Ethernet port

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•A K-NET™ control channel that can be used to connect to RC-3TB or
RC-3TBURemote Control Panels, or for connecting compatible user
interfaces and supplies power and control data over a single cable
K-NET™ is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units
•Flexible control via Ethernet and K-NET

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4 Defining the SL-14RC/N Master Controller
This section defines the SL-14RC/N.
Figure 1: SL-14RC/N Master Controller Front Panel
# Feature Function
1 IR Receiver Accepts IR control
2 ON LED Lights during IR activity
3 Configurable Button Switches 1-10 Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration software
4 DISPLAY Configurable Button switches 11 and 12 Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration software
5 Rotary switch up/down LED indicator Indicates the direction of travel of the rotary switch
6 VOLUME Rotary Knob Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration software

Figure 2: SL-14RC/N Master Controller Rear Panel
#
Feature
Function
7 K-NET Connector Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-) and pin A (+) are for RS-485, and the
+12V pin is for powering the unit
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS-485 cable (in most applications, it is
not connected)
8 SRVC and K-NET TERM
DIP-Switches For service use only. Slides down for K-NET termination, slides up for not terminated
9 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to reset to factory default definitions (see Section 11)
First switch off the unit and then switch it on while pressing the DEFAULT button. The unit powers up and
loads its memory with the factory default definitions and erases all stored presets
10 RS-232 Terminal Blocks Connect to the RS-232 devices (from 1 to 6)
11 RELAYS Terminal Blocks Connect to low-voltage relay-driven devices (from 1 to 2)
12 I/O Terminal Block Connect to various analog and digital sensors
13 IR Output Terminal Blocks Connect to IR emitter cables (from 1 to 2)
14 ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer LAN
15 PROGRAM USB Connector
(on the SL-14RCN) Connects to a PC for software upgrading On the SL-14RC this USB port is located behind the front panel (remove it by opening the four hex
screws)
16 Power Receptacle Connects to mains power
17 Power ON/OFF Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit on and off
Note: In earlier versions (that is, with the SL-14RC) the USB connector is accessed via the front panel by removing the four front panel screws.
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5 Defining the Remote Control Panels
The SL-14RC/N supports both the RC-3TB and the RC-3TBU Remote Control
Panels.
The RC-3TB and the RC-3TBU buttons can be programmed to emulate the
buttons on the SL-14RC/N. On the RC-3TB, the assignment of the button
emulation is done using the rotary switch. On the RC-3TBU, the assignment is
done using the RC-3TBU Software Configurator.
5.1 Defining the RC-3TB Remote Control Panel
Figure 3 defines the RC-3TB.
Figure 3: RC-3TB Remote Control Panel Components
# Feature Function
1 Mounting Holes 2 holes for mounting the RC-3TB to the PTBUS-3 or
TBUS-6W
2 Button 1 Function is always assigned to button 12 on SL-14RC/N
3 Buttons 2 and 3 Function is assigned by the rotary switch position
4 K-NET Connector Connects to either SL-14RC/N or additional RC-3TB

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# Feature Function
5 8 Position Rotary
Switch For assigning which buttons on the SL-14RC/N are emulated by the buttons on the RC-3TB
6 K-NET Termination
Switch Terminates the K-NET to RC-3TB daisy-chain
7 K-NET Connector Connects to either SL-14RC/N or additional RC-3TB
8 Front Panel For mounting the RC-3TB
9 Printed Circuit Board Contains the components of the RC-3TB
When configuring the SL-14RC/N with K-Config (version 1.0.1.X and up), you can
choose to use the K-Net port for connecting K-Net compatible user interfaces (for
example, RC-62/RC-63/RC-53 series) or to connect to the RC-3TB.
If there is no K-Net auxiliary device specified in the K-Config control room tree,
the K-Net port of the SL-14RC/N will be configured to connect to an RC-3TB/U.
When using the RC-3TB, button 1 is always assigned to the second DISPLAY
button (button number 12) on the SL-14RC/N. The position of the rotary switch (in
the following table) determines which of the 12 buttons on the SL-14RC/N are
emulated by buttons 2 and 3 on the RC-3TB.
Rotary Switch
Position Button 1 Button 2 Button 3
0 12 7 8
1 12 7 9
2 12 7 10
3 12 8 9
4 12 8 10
5 12 9 10
6 12 7 9
7 Service use only
For example, if the rotary switch is in position 4, the 3 buttons on the RC-3TB will
duplicate the functions of buttons 12, 8, and 10 on the SL-14RC/N. That is, in this
example, pressing button 1 on the RC-3TB has the same effect as pressing button
12 on the SL-14RC/N, pressing button 2 on the RC-3TB has the same effect as
pressing button 8 on the SL-14RC/N, and pressing button 3 on the RC-3TB has
the same effect as pressing button 10 on the SL-14RC/N.

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Note: The rotary switch configuration is only read at switch on. Therefore, when
changing the rotary switch position, you must switch off the SL-14RC/N and then
switch it on again for the new settings to take effect.
For connecting the RC-3TB, see Section 7.3.
5.2 Defining the RC-3TBU Remote Control Panel
Figure 3 defines the RC-3TBU.
Figure 4: RC-3TBU Remote Control Panel Components
# Feature Function
1 Mounting Holes 2 holes for mounting the RC-3TBU to the PTBUS-3 or
TBUS-6W
2 Buttons 1 to 3 Function assignment is performed using the configurator
software
3 K-NET Connector Connect to either SL-14RC/N or additional RC-3TB/U
devices
4 USB Connector For connecting to the programming PC

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# Feature Function
5 2 Position Dip-switch Dip-switch 1: Sets the K-NET termination. Down is on and
up is off
Dip-switch 2: For upgrading the device firmware. Down is
program enable and up is program disable
6 JP1 3-pin Connector RS-232 serial connector. Not for customer use.
7 K-NET Connector Connects to either SL-14RC/N or additional RC-3TB/U
8 Front Panel For mounting the RC-3TBU
9 Printed Circuit Board Contains the components of the RC-3TBU
When configuring the SL-14RC/N with K-Config (version 1.0.1.X and up), you can
choose to use the K-Net port for connecting K-Net compatible user interfaces (for
example, RC-62/RC-63/RC-53 series) or to connect to the RC-3TBU.
If there is no K-Net auxiliary device specified in the K-Config control room tree,
the K-Net port of the SL-14RC/N will be configured to connect to an RC-3TBU.
The RC-3TBUConfigurator Software is used to program the buttons of the device
(see Section 9).
For connecting the RC-3TBU, see Section 7.3.

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6 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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7 Connecting the SL-14RC/N
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
SL-14RC/N. After connecting your SL-14RC/N, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 5: Connecting the SL-14RC/N Master Controller
To connect the SL-14RC/N as illustrated in the example in Figure 5:
1. Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows:
Connect RELAY 1 to the lighting system
Connect RELAY 2 to the screen
2. Connect the I/O port to a motion detector.
3. Connect the IR outputs as follows:
Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 1 and attach the emitter to the
DVD player
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Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 2 and attach the emitter to the
power amplifier
4. Connect the RS-232 ports (see Section 7.1) as follows:
Connect RS-232 port 1 to the projector
Connect RS-232 port 3 to the plasma display
5. Connect the Ethernet port to a network (see Section 7.2).
6. Connect the K-NET port to the input of the first RC-3TB/U (see Section 7.3).
7. Connect the output of the first RC-3TB/U to the input of the second
RC-3TB/U (see Section 7.3.2).
7.1 Connecting the RS-232 Interface
To connect an AV device to the SL-14RC/N using the RS-232 port, connect the
RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your AV device to the RS-232 terminal block on the
rear panel of the SL-14RC/N as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: RS-232 Connection
7.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port
The Ethernet connection of the SL-14RC/N lets you perform all control functions of
the SL-14RC/N over the Internet using a PC running the Kramer Site-CTRL
control program.

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To connect the SL-14RC/N to a network:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the SL-14RC/N 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.
3. 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 Software Guide available from our Web site at
www.kramerelectronics.com.
7.3 Connecting RC-3TB/U Remote Control Panels
(Optional)
One or more RC-3TB/U panels may be connected to the K-NET port on the
SL-14RC/N in a daisy-chain configuration.
The wiring from a K-NET port to a single RC-3TB/U is shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: K-NET to RC-3TB/U Connection
7.3.1 Terminating RC-3TB/U Remote Control Panels
If only one RC-3TB/U is connected, it must be terminated and the termination on
the SL-14RC/N is turned off (see Section 5). When viewed from above and the
rotary switch is to the left of the termination switch, slide the termination switch to
the left as shown in Figure 7.
Only the last RC-3TB/U in the chain should be terminated.

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7.3.2 Daisy-Chaining Multiple RC-3TB/U Remote Control Panels
The wiring of two RC-3TB/U panels to the K-NET port on the SL-14RC/N is shown
in Figure 7. Connection of more than two RC-3TB/U panels follows the same
principle.
Figure 8: Daisy-chaining Multiple RC-3TB/U Panels
Note the position of the termination switch on the first RC-3TB (open, to the right),
and that of the second RC-3TB (closed, to the left). When using the RC-3TBU, the
same termination scheme must be used.
Connections to an SL-14RC/N or to another RC-3TB/U can be made to either
connector block as the connector blocks are functionally identical.

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8 Operating the SL-14RC/N
You can operate your SL-14RC/N using:
•Front panel buttons. These are configured using the K-Config software. For
instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide
available from our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com
•RC-3TB/U Remote Control Panels (optional)
•A PC running Site-CTRL control software:
To operate your device using Site-CTRL, see the Site-CTRL User Guide
available at the Kramer Web site

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9 Installing and Using RC-3TBU Configurator
Software
Before installing the RC-3TBU Configurator Software you must install the latest
version of the Kramer USB driver. Instructions for doing so can be found in the
Kramer USB Driver Installation Guide.
The latest version of the RC-3TBU Configurator Software and the Kramer USB
driver can be downloaded from http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
Note: The RC-3TBU does not need to be connected to a power supply in order to
use the software to configure the device. Power to the RC-3TBU is provided by via
the USB connection.
9.1 Installing the RC-3TBU Configurator Software
To install the RC-3TBU Configurator Software:
1. Download the latest version of the software from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Run the Setup.exe file and follow the instructions to install the software to
the required location.
9.2 Using the RC-3TBU Configurator Software
To use the RC-3TBU Configurator Software:
1. Run the software by clicking on the icon.
The Kramer RC-3TBU Configurator window appears.
2. Click on the Connect button.
The Connection Method window appears as shown in Figure 9.