Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction Getting Started Overview Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender Using Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender 1 1 2 3 4 6 Technical Specifications 8 5.1 5.2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP-400FW Units Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via Several TP-400FW Units 4 6 Figures Figure 1: TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender 3 Figure 2: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices (Standard 4.
Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups 1, which are clearly defined by function.
Overview 3 Overview The high quality TP-400FW is a unique FireWire Range Extender that lets you extend the standard 4.5m (13.5ft) FireWire range considerably: to up to 100m (300ft) with 2 interconnected units, and up to 200m (600ft) with 3 interconnected units, etc., using inexpensive, widely used CAT 5 cable. The TP-400FW features a set of 4 connection status LEDs.
Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 12A (8/20us), and IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns) To achieve the best performance: • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer TP-400FW away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the TP-400FW: Figure 1: TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender 3
Using Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender Table 1: Front Panel TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender Features # Feature 1 2 POWER Switch STRAIGHT 4 5 6 7 CONNECTION STATUS (Green) LEDs 3 Function Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Lights when a connection is established using a CAT5 cable that connects to the STRAIGHT RJ45 Connector CROSSED Lights when a connection is established using a CAT5 cable that connects to the CROSSED RJ45 Connector FW FRONT Lights when a connection is establish
Using Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender 1. On each TP-400FW unit, connect 1 the power cord 2 and turn the unit ON. It is possible to connect the power cord to only one of the TP-400FW units. (In this case, the other TP-400FW unit will derive its power from that unit via the CAT-5 cable). The CAT-5 STRAIGHT connector is always the source of the power, and the CAT-5 CROSSED connector is always the acceptor of the power. 2.
Using Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender POWER 100m (300ft) PC WEBCAM Figure 3: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP-400FW Units (Extended 100m Range) 5.2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via Several TP-400FW Units You can interconnect multiple TP-400FW units to extend the FireWire range. Each additional TP-400FW extends the range up to a further 100m. For example, Figure 4 illustrates how three TP-400FW units may be used to extend the FireWire range to 200m.
Using Your TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender 4. Be sure that the power on each device is turned ON.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 3: Technical Specifications of the TP-400FW FireWire Range Extender PORTS: One Front Panel and Rear Panel 6-pin serial 1394 port 2 RJ45 CAT-5 ports TRANSFER RATE: 100Mbps IEEE-1394 STANDARDS: IEEE 1394a-2000, IEEE 1394-1995, IEEE 1394b-2002 @ up to 100Mbps ESD LINE PROTECTION: IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 15kV (air), 8kV (contact), IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 12A (8/20us), and IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40A (5/50ns)
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site www.kramerelectronics.com where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution P/N: 2900- 000005 Rev: 2 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
