Setup and Installation
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4 Setup and Installation
Data Mode Configuration (RS232 and S2 versions)
The Kramer
Cobra TS2
Universal Transmitter
is configured in full modem
bidirectional serial modes. If you are using the daisy chain receivers or a
multi-output transmitter a CAT5 matrix switch or CAT5 distribution amp,
this mode must be changed to uni-directional broadcast. To do this, configure
the internal Serial Daughterboard (SDB) to change the transmitters and
receivers serial mode operation (see Appendix E). This configuration should
be done before making any cable connections and applying power.
Alternatively, remove the internal daughterboard and use the transmitters
built in simplex serial option with the appropriate jumper changes.
With regard to connecting the cables:
We recommend mounting and connecting all cabling to the
Cobra TS2
Universal Transmitter
components before applying power.
Be sure that the CAT5 cable you intend to use has been tested to comply
with the T568B wiring specification (see Appendix A).
4.1 Making the Connections
This section contains figures showing connections with the specific
Cobra
Series models. In general, however, the connection and setup procedure at
both transmitter and receiver ends is as follows:
NOTE: all units must be the same type for all supported features to function
correctly. For example, a
Cobra TS2
must be connected to a
Cobra R500-2
for the serial signals to function. You cannot use the serial option with a
Cobra
TS2
and a
Cobra R500-2
that is configured for simplex serial. Similarly, a
Cobra TS2
cannot be used with a
Cobra R500A
. Video modes may function
normally, but 4th pair options will not.
At the transmitter end:
1. Connect the source video to the
Cobra TS2
Series transmitter video input
port, which is an HD15 connector labeled VIDEO IN.
2. If desired, attach a local monitor via the local monitor port to LOOP OUT.
3. Make your audio or serial connections via the AUDIO/AUX I/O
connector or DB9 connector as appropriate.
4. Connect the CAT5 cable to the transmitter.
5. Apply power on the transmitter. The LED should light and, if there is a local
monitor attached, a video image should appear on the monitor’s screen.
