Kramer Electronics VP-14xl - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction
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1 Introduction
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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional 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 groups 1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Tools™ VP-14xl RS-232 Port
Extender. This product is ideal for:
that are clearly defined by function.
• Converting USB and RS-485 interfaces to RS-232 interfaces
• Monitoring several RS-232 controlled machines via one PC port
• Inter-communication between several serially controlled machines
The package includes the following items:
• VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender
• Mounting bracket
• Power adapter 2
• This user manual
(5V DC output)
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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 cables 4
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 As an option, you can purchase the Kramer VA-100P-5 10 Port Universal 5-Volt Power Supply enabling you to supply power to up to
10 Kramer devices that require 5V DC
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com