Kramer Electronics Revision 6 manual Defining the System, Kramer K-Config Software Installation

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Kramer K-Config Software Installation

1.9 Defining the System

This section defines the minimum requirements for the Kramer K-Configand describes how to install your system.

1.9.1System Requirements for the Kramer K-Config

The system minimum requirements include:

•400MHz or faster processor

•128MB or more RAM

•At least 300MB free hard disk space

•Network connection for configuring devices or USB

•Microsoft.NET® Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1, automatically installed (see Section 2.1)

1.9.2Operating Systems

Microsoft® Windows XP®, Microsoft Vista (32 or 64 bit) or Microsoft Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) are the recommended operating systems1. Other Windows versions are not supported.

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To install the software, do the following:

•Check that “.NET Framework” Revision 2.0 software is installed or install it if it is missing (see Section 2.1)

•Install the USB driver (see Section 2.2)

•Install the Kramer K-Configsoftware (see Section 2.3)

2.1Installing the “.NET Framework” Revision 2.0 Software

Prior to using the Kramer K-Configsoftware, make sure that the “.NET Framework” Revision 2.0 software is installed on your PC. If it is not, you need to install it:

•If you have a fast Internet connection, this software is automatically installed during the installation of the Kramer K-Configsoftware

•If you do not have a fast Internet connection, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, double click the dotnetfx.exe2 file and follow the on-screen instructions3

2.2Installing the USB Driver

If you wish to configure the RC device by connecting it via a USB cable, you need to download and install the USB driver. Otherwise you will be prompted to do so when starting the Kramer K-Configsoftware:

Figure 2: USB Driver Notice

Install the Kramer USB driver from the installation disc or from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/downloads.asp.

1 Windows NT does not support .NET 2.0 and cannot be used 2 File names are liable to change

3 Installation may take about 15 minutes

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Contents Kramer K-Config Guide Revision Contents Figures Setting the LCD and Button Label Names Move the Stop Timer Action Set the New Command Table Name Tables Applicable Room Controllers IntroductionApplicable Room Controllers Available Commands for Room Control Ports Room Controller Commands AvailableTrigger Types Available Available Triggers for Room ControllersRoom Controller Devices Limitation How to Save a ProjectActions, Labels and Button Number Limits To configure your Room Controller, follow these basic steps Quick StartGlossary Initial PlanningGlossary Installing the USB Driver Kramer K-Config Software InstallationInstalling the .NET Framework Revision 2.0 Software Defining the SystemSelect or create a new working directory3 see Figure Installing Kramer K-Config SoftwareClick OK Following window appears see Figure Importing xml Templates Peripheral Device DriversDownloading the Drivers Importing the DriversDriver Manager Window Prior to Installing the Drivers Importing the Driver FilesDefining the Control Room Loading the DriversAdding the Master Device Auxiliary Device View Special Auxiliary Devices Device OperationsBasic Virtual Device Front Panel Custom Virtual Device Appearance in K-Config Virtual Device appears in the Front Panel area see FigureRight click the label and buttons to name them see Figure DVD Control Virtual Device Front PanelRC-4 Remote Controller Tab Area Settings Defining the Port ManagerDrivers Tree Window Selecting a DriverWriting a Port Description Defining the Ethernet Ports Select the Edid file to upload and click Open Edid file is uploadedDevice Settings Tab Connect Dialog BoxDevice Settings Tab Features DSTSummarizes date and time setting options Setting the Date and TimeWeb Settings Tab Web Settings WindowTriggers Built-in TriggersAdding Actions to a Trigger Select the desired port for example, RS-232.DTypeSelecting the Command Replacing an Action All On Trigger with actions assignedSelecting the Action to be replaced from the Action List Selecting a New ActionAdding a Custom Trigger Type the name of the custom trigger, and then click OKSet the Schedule Scheduling WindowMonitor Event Trigger Add actions to the trigger see SectionAdd Timer Trigger Timer Trigger Flowchart Power on ExampleTimer Trigger in the Triggers List Set the TimeoutProjector Power on Command in the Button Trigger Action List Selecting the Timer Start/Stop ActionStep III Define the Monitor Event System Inactivity Example Set the timeout to 20 minutes1 Add the following actions2 see SectionAdd the Stop Timer trigger Add the Start Timer triggerGPI/O Trigger Add GPI/O Trigger ButtonDigital Input Select the condition for activating the trigger Add actions to the new trigger see FigureSelect the trigger behavior GPI/O Defined as Digital OutputButton Trigger Select the Behavior of the Digital Input TriggerButton Trigger Properties Window Select the Button BehaviorButton Trigger Properties Window Toggle Toggle Number in the Action ListKnob Turning Trigger Action TypeShows the port command actions1 Shows the available button ignore states Button Color SelectionSwitcher Command Action Type Shows the unlock PIN code Select LEDs to Light Definition of 4 StatesSetting the State Action List States Action TypeDelay Action Type Write the Configuration Click Yes to write the configuration to the deviceClick OK to set the ID number Click OK to connect Setting K-NET ID window appearsSet K-NET IDs Driver Manager Window Driver Manager Window Features Driver ManagerCreating a Driver Command New Serial Command WindowWrite the serial command1, as illustrated in Figure Writing a Serial CommandCreating an IR Command New IR Command Window Creating Serial Range Commands Click OK Click the Table Details buttonSetting the Number of Command Rows Writing the Commands Logarithmic Row Selection Adding Actions to a Trigger via the Command Table Setting a Specific Volume LevelAdd the Command table to the list Adding the Commands Table to the ListSelecting commands 0 to Selecting commands in the Port Command Area Defining QueriesFeature Function Query Format DetailsLamp Hour Query Response Formats Query Details WindowWriting the Query Command Lamp Hours Projector Query Response Lamp HoursShows the query format details Lamp Hour Query Format DetailsPower Query Response Formats Writing the Query Command PowerProjector Query Response Power Query Format tab, set the query format, see FigureExpected Result Table Power File Menu Features Kramer K-Config MenusThis section describes the Kramer K-Configmenus File MenuSaving a Project Select Virtual Device to Save Export Device xml FileDevice Menu Features Device MenuLoad Firmware Upgrade Window SV-551 Connect WindowHelp Menu Features Help MenuConnecting via the Ethernet Local Area Connection Properties Window