Kramer FC-26, User Manual

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4 Overview
3 Overview
The FC-26 is high-performance, easy-to-use, bidirectional hardware and software
interface system for controlling RS-232 and IR-controllable devices via an Ethernet
LAN.
These Ethernet to serial controllers bridge the gap between Ethernet
infrastructures and serial communication devices by offering bidirectional Ethernet
to serial and IR conversion. All setup and maintenance of the devices is done from
built-in Web pages which are accessible using any common Web browser.
The FC-26 can receive K-Touch 3.1 Ethernet-based per IR port or per serial port
commands and converts them into IR/serial signals on the requested IR/serial
port. Responses are sent back to all Ethernet connected panels.
In particular, the FC-26 :
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Offers network connectivity that lets you connect a Kramer (or other) device
via its RS-232 port to an Ethernet LAN
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Works in conjunction with K-Touch 3 for remote control of devices over an
Ethernet LAN via IR or serial connections, (see Figure 1 )
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Allows you to control up to two RS-232 devices via Ethernet from a PC,
tablet, smartphone, and so on
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Allows you to control a device from multiple Ethernet points (PCs or remote
controllers), via a LAN or the Internet
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Provides IR ports for device control via IR blasters/emitters
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Includes Windows
®
-based Virtual Port software for setting up virtual ports on
a PC
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Supports static or dynamic (DHCP) IP addressing
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Can act as a PoE receiver
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Has a USB port for upgrading the firmware
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Supports remote firmware upgrades via a LAN