Kramer Electronics FC-50 user manual Introduction, Getting Started

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Introduction

1Introduction

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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

Thank you for purchasing the FC-50RS-232 Range Extender, which is ideal for controlling a single matrix switcher or other controllable device from long distance.

The package includes the following items:

One FC-50RS-232 Range Extender unit

Power supply (12V DC)

This user manual2

2Getting 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 cables3

1 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

2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Contents Model Tables ContentsGetting Started IntroductionQuick Start About the Power Connect Feature OverviewShielded Twisted Pair STP / Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance Your FC-50 RS-232 Range ExtenderFC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Underside Features FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender FeaturesConnecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Connecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range ExtenderCAT 5 Pinout Wiring the CAT 5 Line in / Line OUT RJ-45 ConnectorsTechnical Specifications1 of the FC-50 Technical SpecificationsPage 2900-000333 REV