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Technical Specifications 

 

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2.  Select the required COM Port

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3.  Click the File button to select the 

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 firmware file included in the package. 

4.  Click the Send button to download the file. The Send button lights red. 
5.  Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off.  
6.  Disconnect the power on the 

RC-8IR

7.  Set the PROGRAM switch to OFF. 
8.  Connect the power on the 

RC-8IR

6.4  Installing the Web Applet

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Follow these steps to install the Web Applet: 

1.  Connect 

RC-8IR

 to your PC through computer networking. 

2.  Start RC Configuration Software and connect to the RC device (see the RC 

Configuration and Installation Guide3). 

3.  In the Device menu select Upgrade Applet option and browse to MC.dat file 

included in the package 

4.  Wait until uploading is completed and the success message appears. Click 

OK. 

7  Technical Specifications 

Table 6 defines the technical specifications: 

Table 6: Technical Specifications

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 of the Universal Room Controller Series

 

PORTS: 

2 RS-232 on terminal block connectors; 1 RS-485 on terminal block 

connectors; 1 ETHERNET RJ-45 port 

OUTPUTS: 

2 relays on terminal block connectors (36V AC or DC, 2A, 60VAC maximum on 

non-inductive load); 2 IR emitters on terminal block connectors  

POWER SOURCE: 

12V DC, 155mA 

DIMENSIONS: 

11.4cm x 4.3cm x 6.9cm (4.49" x 1.70" x 2.72", W, D, H) 

WEIGHT: 

0.3 kg (0.67 lbs.) approx 

ACCESSORIES: 

Kramer 3.5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable (C-A35/IRE-10), power supply, two 

extra M3x5 screws, Java based control software (internal), Windows®-based 

Kramer control software 

OPTIONS: 

Kramer 3.5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable (C-A35/IRE-10), 15 meter and 20 meter 

IR emitter extension cables 

                                                        

1 To which the RC device is connected on your PC 
2  This  section  is  applicable  only  to  firmware  version  26.0  and  higher  and  requires  RC  Configuration  Software  version 
1.26.0.38 and higher 
3 On our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
4 Specifications are subject to change without notice 

Summary of Contents for RC-6IR

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models RC 6IR Universal Room Controller RC 8IR Universal Room Controller...

Page 2: ...ecifications 13 Figures Figure 1 RC 8IR and RC 6IR Front Panels 3 Figure 2 RC 8IR and RC 6IR Right Side Panel 4 Figure 3 RC 8IR and RC 6IR Rear Panel 5 Figure 4 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configurati...

Page 3: ...s of how to install and configure the Universal Room Controller 3 We recommend that you Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4 3 Overview Kramer s...

Page 4: ...mode operation for programming up to 15 commands with the press of a single button The RC 6IR with six buttons has a total of 90 commands and the RC 8IR with eight buttons has a total of 120 commands...

Page 5: ...ture Function 1 Mounting holes 2 For fastening the controller in place 2 Faceplate Attachment Holes For attaching the faceplate to the controller 1 3 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands for the...

Page 6: ...ghting screen settings blinds and so on 1 7 RS 485 Terminal Block Connector Connect to the RS 485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or PC 8 RS 232 Terminal Block Connector 1 and 2 Connect to the...

Page 7: ...c requirements5 Hardware installation Connecting the inputs and the display Configuration via the Windows based configuration software and or the IR learner The universal room controller is very easy...

Page 8: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your Universal Room Controller 6 DVD Player Lighting System Screen Power Amplifier with speakers Video Player Figure 4 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configuration...

Page 9: ...um that is located in a lecture auditorium An overhead projector and screen speakers lights and a cabinet with a VCR a DVD and an amplifier inside are all controlled via the RC 8IR The presenter s lap...

Page 10: ...he PC input OFF Turn lights on Power down the projector Power down the power amplifier Stop the DVD player Power down the DVD player Stop the video player Power down the video player Roll up the proje...

Page 11: ...ing Your Universal Room Controller 9 5 2 An Example of Operating the RC 8IR Figure 7 shows an operating example turn offthe lights ON OFF DVD PC PC VCR Vol UP Vol DOWN Figure 7 RC 8IR Operation Exampl...

Page 12: ...for about 2 seconds On the RC 6IR press and hold buttons 3 and 6 simultaneously for about 2 seconds All the buttons blink momentarily and the panel is locked When pressing a button at this stage all t...

Page 13: ...re 8 Internal Web Page Front Panel 6 Flash Memory Upgrade The RC device firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves...

Page 14: ...ll the KFR Programmer Application 6 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the RC 8IR do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 port COM 1...

Page 15: ...nes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications 4 of the Universal Room Controller Series PORTS 2 RS 232 on terminal block connectors 1 RS 485 on terminal block connectors 1 ETHERNET...

Page 16: ...ghtning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailure to followinstructions supplied with the product iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct cl...

Page 17: ...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...

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