Kramer-electronics VS-88FO User Manual

KRAMER ELECT RONIC S LTD. USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-88FO 8x8 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300097 Rev 4

Figure 2: VS-88FO 8x8 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Rear Panel # Feature Function 13 GENLOCK BNC Connector Connects to the genlock source

8 VS-88FO - Installing in a Rack 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 9 5 Connecting the VS-88FO This section describes how to connect the VS-88FO. The VS-88FO can switch one of the e

10 VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 5. Connect the OUT connectors to up to eight fiber optic acceptors (for example, a Kramer 690R receiver connect

VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 11 5.1 Installing the SFP Modules To install an SFP module: 1. Make sure the bail (removal handle) is closed in a

12 VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 5.2 Connecting the RS-232 Port You can connect to the VS-88FO using an RS-232 connection using, for example, a

VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 13 After changing the address, reset the device by turning it OFF and ON. 5.2.2 Setting the DIP-Switches When con

14 VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VS-88FO:  On the PC, connect the A (+) pin on the RS-485 port to

VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 15 2. To set the genlock timing, press and hold for 3 seconds the appropriate input button as follows: To Set Pre

16 VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure 6. Fi

VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 17 Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Windo

18 VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 9.

VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 19 5.6 Configuring the Ethernet Port Initially To initially configure the Ethernet port, download the K-UPLOAD Eth

20 VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO Figure 11: Connect Screen 3. Connect a USB cable from a USB port on the PC to the USB port on the VS-88FO. (Y

VS-88FO - Connecting the VS-88FO 21 5.7 Controlling Using the Ethernet Port You can control the VS-88FO over the RS-232/RS-485 port or the Ethernet

22 VS-88FO - Operating the VS-88FO 6 Operating the VS-88FO You can operate your VS-88FO using:  The front panel buttons  RS-232/RS-485 serial c

VS-88FO - Operating the VS-88FO 23 6.1.3 Toggling Between Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes, do the following: 1. Press the TA

24 VS-88FO - Operating the VS-88FO 2. Press the TAKE button to confirm all the actions. The 7-segment display stops flashing. The TAKE button stays

VS-88FO - Operating the VS-88FO 25 6.1.9 Switching Protocols You can operate the VS-88FO using either the KRAMER 2000 or the default KRAMER 3000 se

26 VS-88FO - Operating the VS-88FO 6.4 Upgrading the Firmware The VS-88FO uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory. The la

VS-88FO – Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 2 2.3 Rec

VS-88FO - Technical Specifications 27 7 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 8 LC connectors for single mode fiber cable OUTPUTS: 8 LC connectors for s

28 VS-88FO - Default Communication Parameters 8 Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate 9600 Baud

VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 29 9 Kramer Protocol 3000 The VS-88FO can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller, or touch s

30 VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 9.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Protocol 3000 communicates at a data rate of 115200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits

VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 31 9.2.6 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z&apos

32 VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 9.2.7 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software,

VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 33 9.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 9.3.1 Device Initiated Messages Command Syntax Switcher actions: Video channe

34 VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 9.3.4 Preset Commands Command Syntax Response Store current connections to preset PRST-STO PRESET Short form: P

VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 35 9.3.2 Machine Information Commands Command Syntax Response Read in/out count INFO-IO? INFO-IO: IN INPUTS_COUNT,

36 VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 3000 Read subnet mask NET-DHCP? Short form: NTDH? NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE DHCP_MODE = ‘0’ – Don't use DHCP (Use IP s

VS-88FO - Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creativ

VS-88FO - Hex Table (Protocol 2000) 37 10 Hex Table (Protocol 2000) The following table lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1):

38 VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-88FO is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000, version 0.50. This RS-232/RS-485 c

VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 2000 39 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE # DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET DEVICE 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VID

40 VS-88FO - Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 9 - An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher, or if a para

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2 VS-88FO – Getting Started 2 Getting Started We recommend that you:  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging ma

VS-88FO - Getting Started 3 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce

4 VS-88FO – Overview 3 Overview The VS-88FO is a high-performance matrix switcher for fiber optic signals. It can switch any or all inputs to any

VS-88FO - Overview 5 The unit can be controlled using the front panel buttons or using:  An RC-IR3 infrared remote control transmitter (included)

VS-88FO – Overview 6 Figure 1: VS-88FO 8x8 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Front Panel # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The yellow LED illum