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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview Defining the RC-76M/RC-712M Room Controllers 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.
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 i 2.1 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.2 Safety Instructions ! 2.3 Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled.
3 Overview The RC-76M and RC-712M are six and twelve−button configurable room controllers for multimedia rooms. They control audio components, video components and other room facilities such as lights and screens. They are designed to be installed in compatible Merten System M on-wall boxes (frame and housing).
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Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the RC-76M/RC-712M: Figure 2: RC-76M/RC-712M Room Controllers – Rear Panel 6 # Feature Function 5 K-NET Terminal Block Connector 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 6 RS-485 Terminal Block Connector Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G may be connected to the shield (if required) 7 ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through com
# Feature Function 18 RESET Button Press to reset to factory default definitions: IP number 192.168.1.39, Mask – 255.255.0.0, Gateway – 0.0.0.0 First, disconnect the power supply and then connect it again while pressing the Reset button.
4 Installing the RC-76M/RC-712M To install the RC-76M/RC-712M: 4.
i Pass the appropriate cables through any of the four housing cable pass-through openings on the sides of the box (see Figure 3). Figure 3: Merten Compatible Housing i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your RC-76M/RC-712M. After connecting your RC-76M/RC-712M, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Although the illustration in Figure 4 shows the RC-712M, the following example applies also to the RC-76M.
3. Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows: Connect RELAY C and 1 to the screen Connect RELAY C and 2 to the lighting system 4. Connect the GPI/O 1 port to a motion detector. 5. Connect the Ethernet port to a network. Figure 4: Connecting the RC-712M 4.2.1.1 Connecting RS-232 Devices You can control up to two AV devices such as a projector or an RS-232 display by connecting them to the RC-76M/RC-712M via their RS-232 connection.
4.2.1.2 Connecting RS-485 Devices You can control up to one AV device by connecting it to the RC-76M/RC-712M via its RS-485 connection.
4.4 Connecting the K-NET Port The K-NET port is wired as shown in Figure 5. If your device is the first or last device on the line, slide the K-NET termination switch up; otherwise make sure it is set to down (see Figure 1). Figure 5: K-NET PINOUT Connection 4.5 Mounting the RC-76M/RC-712M onto the Merten Housing After the cables are connected you can mount the device onto the housing.
3. Secure the unit to the housing by screwing the four 3.5x10 conical Philips screws (supplied with the unit) into their 4 designated holes (see Figure 7). Figure 7: Securing the RC-76M/RC-712M 4. Mount the frame over the device (see Figure 8).
5. Insert the labels, as required, inside the button caps while holding the button cap “wings” to the sides, as shown in Figure 9. ON Figure 9: Button Cap Orientation with Label 6. Retaining this orientation, place each button cap, with the label to its correct button (see Figure 10). Figure 10: Placing the Button Caps and Mounting the Device 7.
Figure 11: Placing the Faceplates 8. Tighten the two M3x16 screws with Allen key (supplied) to fix the faceplates and the frame to the housing (see Figure 12). Note that if you need to reconfigure the buttons, simply remove these two screws and remove the frame and faceplate to gain access to the IR learner and USB port.
5 Operating the RC-76M/RC-712M You can operate your RC-76M/RC-712M via the front panel buttons or remotely by AUX. keypad over K-NET. The front panel buttons are configured using the K-Config software. For instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide available from our Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
6 Front Panel Button Labels The RC-76M/RC-712M are supplied with a button label sheet and 6/8 clear, button caps to house the labels. Figure 13 illustrates a sample button label sheet.
18 RC-76M/ RC-712M - Front Panel Button Labels
Figure 13: Sample Button Label Sheet RC-76M/ RC-712M - Front Panel Button Labels 19
7 Technical Specifications PORTS: 2 RS-232, 1 RS-485, 1 GPI/O and 1 K-NET on terminal block connectors; 1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector; 1 USB for programming OUTPUTS: 2 IR, 2 relays (36V AC or DC, 2A, 60VAC maximum on non-inductive load) DEFAULT IP SETTINGS: IP number 192.168.1.39; Mask – 255.255.0.0; Gateway – 0.0.0.0 POWER CONSUMPTION: 12V DC, 1.
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