Kramer Electronics VS-66FW user manual Contents

Contents

Contents

1	Introduction	1
2	Getting Started	1
3	Overview	1
3.1	Understanding FireWire	2
3.2	FireWire Compliance	2
3.3	Your VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher	3
3.3.1	Achieving the Best Performance	3
3.3.2	Signal Terminology	3
3.3.3	Configuring as a FireWire Hub	4
4	Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher	5
5	Connecting the VS-66FW	8
5.1	Connecting the VS-66FW Rear Panel	8
5.2	Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)	9
5.3	Controlling via RS-485	10
5.4	Setting the Dipswitches	10
5.4.1	Setting the MACHINE #	11
5.5	Connecting the REMOTE Connector	11
6	Operating the VS-66FW	12
6.1	Displaying Unit Characteristics	12
6.2	Switching LEAF- BRANCH Combinations	13
6.3	Confirming Settings	13
6.3.1	Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes	14
6.3.2	Confirming a Switching Action	14
6.4	Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations	14
6.4.1	Storing an Input/Output Configuration	15
6.4.2	Recalling an Input/Output Configuration	15
6.5	Locking the Front Panel	15
7	Flash Memory Upgrade	16
7.1	Downloading from the Internet	16
7.2	Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port	16
7.3	Upgrading Firmware	16
8	Technical Specifications	21
9	Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication	21
10	Kramer Protocol 2000	22

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