Kramer Electronics FC-1ETHN user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Overview

Introduction

1 Introduction

Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981, to the development and manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment, makes the Kramer line an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available, and is a true leader in terms of quality, workmanship, price/performance ratio and innovation. In addition to the FC-1ETHNEthernet Controller, we also offer excellent switchers and matrices, distribution amplifiers, presentation processors, interfaces, remote controllers and computer-related products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS FC-1ETHNEthernet Controller, which is ideal for use with Ethernet / RS-232 interface and Ethernet / RS-485 interface. The package includes the following items:

•FC-1ETHNEthernet Controller

•Power adapter (12V DC Input)

•Windows®-based control software, and Configuration Manager software

•Null-modem adapter

•This user manual1 and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD

2 Getting 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 cables2

3 Overview

The high performance FC-1ETHNEthernet Controller—an upgrade on the FC-1ETH—is an easy-to-use, compact, bi-directional hardware and software interface system for controlling most Kramer RS-232 and/or RS-485 controllable machines via Ethernet LAN, as well as via the Internet.

1 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html 2 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors” in the Products section)

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