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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 3 Overview 3 4 Defining the SL-14RC/N Master Controller 5 5 5.1 5.2 Defining the Remote Control Panels Defining the RC-3TB Remote Control Panel Defining the RC-3TBU Remote Control Panel 7 7 9 6 Installing in a Rack 11 7 7.1 7.2 7.
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis.
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 Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine i 2.1 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
3 Overview The SL-14RC/N is a highly versatile master room controller that acts as an all-in-one extended remote control panel for control of A/V equipment—especially projectors and associated equipment—in any room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or auditoriums). It streamlines operations and simplifies control by integrating audio, video, and computer-video sources into a centralized system.
• A K-NET™ control channel that can be used to connect to RC-3TB or RC-3TBU Remote Control Panels, or for connecting compatible user interfaces and supplies power and control data over a single cable K-NET™ is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units • 4 Flexible control via Ethernet and K-NET SL-14RC/N - Overview
4 Defining the SL-14RC/N Master Controller This section defines the SL-14RC/N.
6 Figure 2: SL-14RC/N Master Controller Rear Panel # 7 Feature K-NET Connector Function Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-) and pin A (+) are for RS-485, and the +12V pin is for powering the unit SL-14RC/N – Defining the SL-14RC/N Master Controller The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS-485 cable (in most applications, it is not connected) 8 SRVC and K-NET TERM DIP-Switches For service use only.
5 Defining the Remote Control Panels The SL-14RC/N supports both the RC-3TB and the RC-3TBU Remote Control Panels. The RC-3TB and the RC-3TBU buttons can be programmed to emulate the buttons on the SL-14RC/N. On the RC-3TB, the assignment of the button emulation is done using the rotary switch. On the RC-3TBU, the assignment is done using the RC-3TBU Software Configurator. 5.1 Defining the RC-3TB Remote Control Panel Figure 3 defines the RC-3TB.
# Feature Function 5 8 Position Rotary Switch For assigning which buttons on the SL-14RC/N are emulated by the buttons on the RC-3TB 6 K-NET Termination Switch Terminates the K-NET to RC-3TB daisy-chain 7 K-NET Connector Connects to either SL-14RC/N or additional RC-3TB 8 Front Panel For mounting the RC-3TB 9 Printed Circuit Board Contains the components of the RC-3TB When configuring the SL-14RC/N with K-Config (version 1.0.1.
Note: The rotary switch configuration is only read at switch on. Therefore, when changing the rotary switch position, you must switch off the SL-14RC/N and then switch it on again for the new settings to take effect. For connecting the RC-3TB, see Section 7.3. 5.2 Defining the RC-3TBU Remote Control Panel Figure 3 defines the RC-3TBU.
# Feature Function 5 2 Position Dip-switch Dip-switch 1: Sets the K-NET termination. Down is on and up is off Dip-switch 2: For upgrading the device firmware. Down is program enable and up is program disable 6 JP1 3-pin Connector RS-232 serial connector. Not for customer use.
6 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
7 Connecting the SL-14RC/N i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your SL-14RC/N. After connecting your SL-14RC/N, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 5: Connecting the SL-14RC/N Master Controller To connect the SL-14RC/N as illustrated in the example in Figure 5: 1. Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows: Connect RELAY 1 to the lighting system Connect RELAY 2 to the screen 2.
Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 2 and attach the emitter to the power amplifier 4. Connect the RS-232 ports (see Section 7.1) as follows: Connect RS-232 port 1 to the projector Connect RS-232 port 3 to the plasma display 5. Connect the Ethernet port to a network (see Section 7.2). 6. Connect the K-NET port to the input of the first RC-3TB/U (see Section 7.3). 7. Connect the output of the first RC-3TB/U to the input of the second RC-3TB/U (see Section 7.3.2). 7.
To connect the SL-14RC/N to a network: 1. Connect the Ethernet port of the SL-14RC/N to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight cable with RJ-45 connectors. 2. At the other end, connect the Internet to a PC running Site-CTRL. 3. After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure it. For detailed instructions on how to install and configure your Ethernet port, see the K-Config Software Guide available from our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com. 7.
7.3.2 Daisy-Chaining Multiple RC-3TB/U Remote Control Panels The wiring of two RC-3TB/U panels to the K-NET port on the SL-14RC/N is shown in Figure 7. Connection of more than two RC-3TB/U panels follows the same principle. Figure 8: Daisy-chaining Multiple RC-3TB/U Panels Note the position of the termination switch on the first RC-3TB (open, to the right), and that of the second RC-3TB (closed, to the left). When using the RC-3TBU, the same termination scheme must be used.
8 Operating the SL-14RC/N You can operate your SL-14RC/N using: • Front panel buttons. These are configured using the K-Config software. For instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide available from our Web site at www.kramerelectronics.
9 Installing and Using RC-3TBU Configurator Software Before installing the RC-3TBU Configurator Software you must install the latest version of the Kramer USB driver. Instructions for doing so can be found in the Kramer USB Driver Installation Guide. The latest version of the RC-3TBU Configurator Software and the Kramer USB driver can be downloaded from http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Note: The RC-3TBU does not need to be connected to a power supply in order to use the software to configure the device.
Figure 9: RC-3TBU Connection Method Window 3. Click the Refresh Ports button. 4. Click to open the USB ports drop-down list. 5. Select the required port. 6. Click Connect. 7. Click to open one of the switch drop-down lists as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10: RC-3TBU Configurator Software Switch Drop-down List 8. Select one of the switches or displays to emulate on the SL-14RC/N. The selection is implemented immediately and stored on RC-3TBU.
9.3 Saving and Loading a Configuration You can save the current configuration for later retrieval and load previously saved configurations. Figure 11: Saving and Loading Projects To save the current configuration: 1. Click File on the menu bar. The drop-down list appears. 2. Click on Save Project. The Save Project dialog box appears. Enter the required file name and folder. 3. Click Save. The current configuration is saved. To load a previously saved configuration: 1. Click File on the menu bar.
10 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels The SL-14RC/N is supplied with a button label sheet and 12 clear, button caps to house the labels. Figure 12 illustrates a sample button label sheet.
10.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps and Labels To install the button caps and labels: 1. Remove the required labels from the supplied button label sheet. 2. Remove the supplied button caps from the bag and insert the labels into the button caps. 3. Taking care that the button is oriented correctly, gently press the button cap on to the required button of the SL-14RC/N. 4. Repeat for all the button caps. 10.
11 Technical Specifications SL-14RC/N INPUTS: 1 K-NET and 6 RS-232 on terminal block connectors 1 Ethernet on RJ-45 connector 1 Infrared OUTPUTS: 2 Relays (36V AC or DC, 2A, 60VAC maximum on non-inductive load) 1 GPI/O 2 IR ports on terminal block connectors DEFAULT IP SETTINGS IP number − 192.168.1.39; Mask – 255.255.0.0; Gateway – 0.0.0.
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