Kramer Electronics user manual Overview, Your FC-8 Wi-Fi - RS-232 Bridge

Overview

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The Kramer FC-8is a serial-to-wireless and wireless-to-serial LAN device server that acts as a bridge for connecting serial devices to an 802.11b/g wireless LAN.

The FC-8supports TCP/UDP sockets, a Web server with Web site, and WEP, WPA, WPA2 Wi-Fi encryption. The FC-8is housed in a Kramer TOOLS enclosure, and is powered by a 12V DC power supply.

Any legacy Kramer device that has an RS-232 connection can be wirelessly controlled over the customer’s LAN or the Internet with an FC-8using serial commands or Kramer control software.

The FC-8is available in two models: a European model that supports 13 channels over the 2.412–2.472GHz spectrum and an American model that supports 11 channels over the 2.412–2.462GHz spectrum.

To achieve the best performance:

￿Use only good quality connection cables1 to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).

￿Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer FC-8away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit2.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

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Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit.

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 2 For example, part number 2535-000251

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