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Kramer Electronics VS-88DTP Safety Warning, We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback

Models: VS-88DTP

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!SAFETY WARNING

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing

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Kramer Electronics VS-88DTP Safety Warning, We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback, E-mail info@kramerel.com

Contents

MODEL 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix SwitcherUSER MANUAL VS-88DTPPage Technical Specifications ContentsInstalling the VS-88DTP in a Rack Connecting the VS-88DTPFigures 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2.2 Safety Instructions2.1 Achieving the Best Performance VS-88DTP - Getting Started 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products3 Overview 3.1 Defining the VS-88DTP 8x8 DVI - Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher VS 88DTP - Overview VS 88DTP - Overview FeatureFunction 3.2 Using the IR Transmitter VS-88DTP - Installing the VS-88DTP in a Rack 4 Installing the VS-88DTP in a RackThis section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit 5 Connecting the VS-88DTP 5.1 Connecting to the VS-88DTP via RS-232 To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VS-88DTP 5.2 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port5.2.1 Setting the RS-485 Machine Number To set the RS-485 machine number using the DIP-switchesVS-88DTP 5.2.2 Setting the RS-485 Bus TerminationTo daisy-chain up to 16 VS-88DTP devices 5.2.3 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VS-88DTP DevicesSection 5.3.1 Connecting to the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC 5.3 Connecting the VS-88DTP via EthernetSelect Properties 7. Click OK 4. Select PropertiesVS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP The Local Area Connection Properties window appearsVS-88DTP - Connecting the VS-88DTP 5.3.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network HubTo route an input to an output 6.2 Disconnecting Outputs6 Operating the VS-88DTP 6.1 Routing Inputs to OutputsTo recall a setup 6.3 Storing and Recalling Setups in Presets6.4 Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol To store a setupTo acquire or change the EDID from a single output 6.5 Acquiring the EDID6.5.1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Output 6.5.2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Outputs to Several InputsTo reset to the default EDID, do the following 6.5.3 Acquiring the Default EDID6.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons 6.7 Control Configuration via the Ethernet PortTo lock and unlock the front panel buttons 7 Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet 7.1 Connecting to the VS-88DTP via your BrowserFigure 12 The Loading Page If you are using DHCP, you have to enter the nameThe Loading page appears Figure 11 Entering the IP Number in the Address BarVS-88DTP - Controlling the VS-88DTP Remotely via Ethernet Main switching matrix see Section Configuration see Section3. Click Run There are two remote operation Web pages7.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output 7.2 The Main Switching Matrix PageTo switch an input to an output, for example, input 1 to output To operate in the Offline mode 7.2.2 Operating in the Offline ModeTo store a switching configuration 7.2.3 Storing and Recalling Setups2. Click Store A confirmation message appears 3. Click OK To recall a setup2. Click Recall A confirmation message appears 3. Click OK The configuration from Preset 03 is loadedFigure 18 Selecting Preset Figure 19 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode7.2.4 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 7.3 The Configuration PageTo lock the front panel buttons To edit the IP-related settings VS-88DTP - Technical Specifications 8 Technical SpecificationsRS-232 9 Default Communication ParametersSwitching Protocol EDIDEach input on the VS-88DTP is loaded with a factory default EDID 10 Default EDIDVS-88DTP - Default EDID Report Information VS-88DTP - Default EDIDInstructions for upgrading the VS-88DTP firmware can be found at 11 Updating the VS-88DTP FirmwareVS-88DTP - Updating the VS-88DTP Firmware 38 VS-88DTP - Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 14 Kramer Protocol 14.1 Switching Protocols14.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 14.2.1.1 Simple Command14.2.2 14.2.1.2 Command String14.2.3 Command Terms CommandCommand chain separator character 14.2.4 Entering Commands14.2.5 Command Forms 14.2.6 Command Chaining64 characters 14.2.7 Maximum String Length14.2.8 Backward Support A separate response is sent for every command in the chainthis is 4x4 matrix ExamplesCOUNT VS-88DTP - Kramer ProtocolBUILD REVISIONMACHINENAME = Up to 14 Alfa-Numeric chars PORT = ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands0 - reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP, 5000 for TCP Network Setting CommandsINSTRUCTION 14.3 Kramer ProtocolVS-88DTP - Kramer Protocol DESTINATIONInput Instruction Codes for ProtocolInstruction Description Definition for Specific InstructionVS-88DTP - Kramer Protocol Page We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback SAFETY WARNINGE-mail info@kramerel.com