Kramer Electronics FC-5 user manual Introduction

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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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional 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 Matrix Switchers; 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 Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-5Protocol Translator, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Operating switchers with different RS-232 protocols

Controlling screens, projectors, lights, security gates via the relays

Using contact closure switches to operate RS-232 controlled equipment

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Contents FC-5 Page Figures Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best PerformanceOverview Feature Function Your FC-5 Protocol TranslatorFeature Configuring the Kramer FC-5 Manager Software Installing and Running the Kramer FC-5 Manager SoftwareUsing the Translation List Window Translation List WindowEntering Data in the New Command Window Editing Data in the Command Window Erasing a Command from the Command Translation List Window Connecting a PC Config Port Connecting a PCSetting the DIP-Switches To PCAssigning the Translation List Driver Commands Using the FC-5 Transmitting Commands via a PC or Remote ControllerTransmitting Commands via the Contact Closure Transmitting Commands via the Contact closureTransmitting Commands via the Relays Transmitting Commands via the RelaysTransmitting Commands via the Contact Closure and Relays Transmitting Commands via the Contact closure and RelaysUpgrading the FC-5 Firmware Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Config PortDownloading from the Internet Upgrading Firmware JTG Sender WindowTechnical Specifications RK-3T 19 rack adapterOnly the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty Safety Warning