Kramer Electronics FC-1ETHN user manual Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer

Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC-1ETHN

7.1 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer

To control a Kramer machine via three computers, as the example in Figure 4 illustrates, do the following:

1.Configure the FC-1ETHNto the Slave Routing Mode (see section 6).

2.Set all the DIPs to OFF.

3.Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.

4.Connect the RS-232 port of your Kramer machine to the RS-232 port of

the FC-1ETHNvia a Null modem (alternatively, connect the RS-485 port of your Kramer machine to the ABG port1 of the FC-1ETHN).

5.Connect the ETHERNET port of your FC-1ETHNto a LAN, using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

You can control from up to three computers (each with the Kramer K-Router Windows®-control software (version 4.0 or higher)).

6.Run the Kramer K-Router Windows®-control software (version 4.0 or higher) to control the Kramer machine from each computer.

Use the Microsoft HyperTerminal if working with a non-Kramer device.

7.In the K-Router Port window, click the Remote Connection option and set the RemoteHost and RemotePort, as per the FC-1ETHNconfiguration:

Figure 6: Connecting the FC-1ETHN in the Master Routing Mode

1 Connect PIN A to the “A” (+) PIN, PIN B to the “B” (–) PIN, and PIN G to the “G (Ground)” PIN

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