Kramer Electronics VP-4x8 - Manual (Page 3)

VP-4x8 – Contents i
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining the VP-4x8 4x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher 5
3.2 Using the IR Transmitter 7
4 Installing in a Rack 8
5 Connecting the VP-4x8 9
5.1 Connecting the VP-4x8 Rear Panel 9
5.2 Connecting the RS-232 Port to a PC or Controller 10
5.3 Connecting the RS-485 Port to a PC or Controller 11
5.4 Connecting the Ethernet Port 12
5.5 Setting the DIP-Switches 14
5.6 Cascading Machines 16
6 Operating the VP-4x8 18
6.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 18
6.2 Confirming Settings 19
6.3 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 20
6.4 Locking the Front Panel 22
7 Technical Specifications 23
8 Serial Communication 24
8.1 Default Communication Parameters 24
8.2 Hex Code Table 24
9 Kramer Protocol 2000 25
Figures
Figure 1:
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4x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5
Figure 2:
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4x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 6
Figure 3:
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Underside View 7
Figure 4: Connecting the
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4x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher 10
Figure 5: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 10
Figure 6: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 11
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13
Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 13
Figure 9:
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DIP-switches 14
Figure 10: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 17
Figure 11: Storing and Recalling using the Input/Output Buttons 20