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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Technical Specifications 

 

6.5  Hardware Mode 

In Hardware mode, the: 

 

RS-232 data is passed from any input to all outputs 

 

VP-14xl

 routes the reply from the output port defined by the DIP-switches 2, 

3 and 4 (see 

Section  6.2

). For reliable operation, only one port should be 

defined  

6.6  Software Mode 

In Software mode, the 

VP-14xl

 routes the data and reply based on the Protocol 

2000 commands received from the PC or other device connected to any of the 

inputs (RS-232, RS-485 or USB), see 

Section  8

.  

Note:

 Only one reply port can be opened at a time. It is possible to open multiple 

direct ports but only one reply port can be open at a time. 
This means that if port1 is currently open and you then open port2, the port 1 is 

automatically closed. If you then open port 1 again, port 2 is automatically closed. 
In this way it is possible to close all reply ports, as well as all direct ports. 

Technical Specifications 

Table 6

 provides the technical specifications for the 

VP-14xl

 RS-232 Port 

Extender

.  

Table 6: Technical Specifications

1

INPUT: 

 of the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender 

1 RS-232 on 9-pin D-sub (F) connector; 1 RS-485 on 3-pin removable 

terminal block; 1 USB Type B connector 

OUTPUTS: 

2 RS-232 on 9-pin D-sub (M) connectors, 1 RS-232 on 3-pin removable 

terminal block 

RS-232 COMPLIANCE 

1200 to 115200; 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity  

OPERATING MODES: 

Hardware and Software 

 

 

USB COMPLIANCE: 

1.1 

CONTROLS: 

DIP-switches   

POWER SOURCE: 

5V DC, 130mA 

OPERATING 

TEMPERATURE:  

0° to +55°C (32° to 131°F) 

STORAGE 

TEMPERATURE: 

-45° to +72°C (-49° to 162°F)  

HUMIDITY: 

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing 

DIMENSIONS: 

12cm x 6.9cm x 2.4cm (4.7" x 2.7" x 0.96")  W, D, H  

WEIGHT: 

0.3kg. (0.7lbs.) approx. 

ACCESSORIES: 

5V DC 2A Power supply, mounting bracket 

OPTIONS: 

RK-3T 19" rack adapter 

                                                       

 

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 

Summary of Contents for Tools VP-14xl

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 14xl RS 232 Port Extender...

Page 2: ...nication Protocol 2000 9 Figures Figure 1 VP 14xl RS 232 Port Extender Front and Rear Panels 4 Figure 2 Connecting the VP 14xl RS 232 Port Extender 5 Figure 3 VP 14xl DIP switches 6 Tables Table 1 VP...

Page 3: ...pter2 This user manual 5V DC output 3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the c...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 5: ...rmine the serial port baud rate see Section 6 3 In Hardware mode the VP 14xl routes the reply from the output port defined by the DIP switches 2 3 and 4 see Section 6 2 RS 232 data is passed from any...

Page 6: ...ter 3 4 ADDR DIP switches 2 3 and 4 Hardware mode Determines the reply source Software mode Determines the machine number see Section 6 2 5 BAUD DIP switches 5 6 and 7 Determines the serial port baud...

Page 7: ...strates1 1 Connect up to three computer sources to the input connectors for example 2 PCs and a laptop 2 Connect up to three units to be controlled to the output connectors for example Kramer switches...

Page 8: ...ther power cycle the VP 14xl or press the Reset button see Table 1 6 Setting the DIP switches on the VP 14xl Moving a DIP switch down turns the switch on moving it up turns the switch off Figure 3 VP...

Page 9: ...ine Number DIP switch Machine Number DIP switch 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 OFF OFF OFF 5 OFF OFF ON 2 ON OFF OFF 6 ON OFF ON 3 OFF ON OFF 7 OFF ON ON 4 ON ON OFF 8 ON ON ON When there is more than one VP 14xl atta...

Page 10: ...t 2 is automatically closed In this way it is possible to close all reply ports as well as all direct ports 7 Technical Specifications Table 6 provides the technical specifications for the VP 14xl RS...

Page 11: ...OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 M0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1st BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCT...

Page 12: ...nd defines reads the definition of the output 1 2 or3 to pass the RS 232 Direct command from any input In this case the instruction does not modify previously set output numbers allowing the setting o...

Page 13: ...ct modification orfailure to follow instructions supplied withtheproduct iii Repair orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of theproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carri...

Page 14: ...REV 2 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and...

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