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RC-76R/RC-78R - Overview 

 

Overview 

The 

RC-76R/RC-78R

 is a 6-button/8-button control keypad that fits into standard 

1 gang US wall junction boxes. Connected over Ethernet to Site

-

CTRL™ remote 

AV control, site management & monitoring system, as well as LAN-connected 
control gateways for extended controlled devices capacity, and over KNET™ to 
master room controller and auxiliary keypads for remote keypad control, it can 
flexibly serve either as a standalone room controller, part of a multi-unit KNET™ 
system, or part of a multi-unit Ethernet system managed by the Kramer Site

-

CTRL™ site management platform. The 

RC-76R/RC-78R

 have identical 

functionality.  

The 

RC-76R/RC-78R 

 features: 

 

6/8 configurable, RGB backlit, front panel buttons, configured using the 

K-Config

 configuration software 

 

1 general purpose I/O port that can be configured by 

K-Config

 as a digital 

input, digital output or analog input for interfacing with a variety of devices 
such as sensors, switches, LEDs, or relays 

 

2 bidirectional RS-232 ports that can control AV equipment such as 
projectors, LCD and PDP displays, power amplifiers, switchers and scalers 

 

2 relay contact closure ports that can control other room items related to the 
AV system, such as, raising and lowering drapes, a screen or a projector 

 

2 IR control ports with an IR learning receiver behind the design frame that 
learns commands from any IR remote 

 

1 RS-485 control port 

 

Compatibility with Kramer 

Site-CTRL

 software for network remote control 

and management over the Ethernet port 

 

K-NET

™ control channel that connects compatible user interfaces, supply 

power and control data over a single cable 

 

Flexible control via Ethernet and 

K-NET

  

 

Standard 1 gang US junction box size 

Summary of Contents for 2900-300253

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL RC 76R RC 78R Room Controllers P N 2900 300253 Rev 5...

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Page 3: ...ding the RC 76R RC 78R 11 5 Operating the RC 76R RC 78R 13 6 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 14 6 1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 17 7 Technical Specifications 19 Figures Figure...

Page 4: ...1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Co...

Page 5: ...lity connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight b...

Page 6: ...ng 2 3 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...

Page 7: ...nfig configuration software 1 general purpose I O port that can be configured by K Config as a digital input digital output or analog input for interfacing with a variety of devices such as sensors sw...

Page 8: ...RC 76R RC 78R Overview 5 3 1 Defining the RC 76R RC 78R Room Controllers This section defines the RC 76R RC 78R Figure 1 RC 76R RC 78R Room Controllers US D Size...

Page 9: ...ure Function 1 6 8 Configurable Buttons Function is programmed by the K Config Configuration software 2 USB Connector Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade or for uploading the configuration file...

Page 10: ...ect it again while pressing the Reset button The unit powers up and loads its memory with the factory default definitions and erases all stored preset 12 RS 232 2 Terminal Block Connector Connects to...

Page 11: ...R outputs as follows Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 1 and attach the emitter to the DVD player 1 Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 2 and attach the emitter to the DVD player 2 2 Connect the RS 23...

Page 12: ...them to the RC 76R RC 78R via their RS 232 connection To connect a device to the RC 76R RC 78R via RS 232 Using a straight cable connect pin 2 to TX pin 3 to RX and pin 5 to GND on the RS 232 termina...

Page 13: ...1 4 3 Connecting the Ethernet Port The Ethernet connection of the RC 76R RC 78R lets you perform all control functions of the RC 76R RC 78R over the Internet using a PC running the Kramer Site CTRL c...

Page 14: ...ation switch up otherwise make sure it is set to down see Figure 1 4 5 Grounding the RC 76R RC 78R The grounding screw is used to earth the chassis of the unit to the building ground preventing static...

Page 15: ...point wire a green yellow AWG 18 0 82mm2 wire crimped with a proper hand tool is recommended 2 Insert the M3x6 screw through the toothed lock washers and the tongue terminal in the order shown above...

Page 16: ...These are configured using the K Config software For instructions on using the software see the K Config Software Guide A PC running Site CTRL control software To operate your device using Site CTRL...

Page 17: ...Caps and Labels 6 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels The RC 76R RC 78R are supplied with a button label sheet and 6 8 clear button caps to house the labels The label size 8 8mm x 8 8mm Figure 6 illus...

Page 18: ...RC 76R RC 78R Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 15...

Page 19: ...16 RC 76R RC 78R Front Panel Button Caps and Labels Figure 6 Sample Button Label Sheet...

Page 20: ...et 2 Unscrew the design frame from the device Put the frame and screws aside 3 To access the buttons remove the two mounting plate screws see Figure 7 and remove the mounting plate Put the plate and s...

Page 21: ...el 6 Retaining the orientation return each cap to its correct button Figure 9 Replacing the Button Cap 7 Repeat for all caps 8 Replace the mounting plate and screw it into place with its mounting scre...

Page 22: ...255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 POWER CONSUMPTION 12V DC 260mA OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 7 9cm...

Page 23: ...20 RC 76R RC 78R Technical Specifications...

Page 24: ...n on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found P N 2900 300253 Rev 5 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply bef...

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