Overview, Your FC-8 Wi-Fi RS-232 Bridge

Overview

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The Kramer FC-8is a serial-to-wireless and wireless-to-serial LAN device server that acts as a bridge for connecting serial devices to an 802.11b/g wireless LAN.

The FC-8supports TCP/UDP sockets, a Web server with Web site, and WEP, WPA, WPA2 Wi-Fi encryption. The FC-8is housed in a Kramer TOOLS enclosure, and is powered by a 12V DC power supply.

Any legacy Kramer device that has an RS-232 connection can be wirelessly controlled over the customer’s LAN or the Internet with an FC-8using serial commands or Kramer control software.

The FC-8is available in two models: a European model that supports 13 channels over the 2.412–2.472GHz spectrum and an American model that supports 11 channels over the 2.412–2.462GHz spectrum.

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables1 to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer FC-8away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit2.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

4Your FC-8 Wi-Fi - RS-232 Bridge

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit.

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 2 For example, part number 2535-000251