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Introduction 

 

Introduction 

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been 

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of 

problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting 

professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded 

most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models 

now appear in 11 groups

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Congratulations on purchasing your 

Kramer Tools

™ 

VP-14xl

 

RS-232 Port 

Extender

. This product is ideal for: 

 that are clearly defined by function. 

 

Converting USB and RS-485 interfaces to RS-232 interfaces   

 

Monitoring several RS-232 controlled machines via one PC port 

 

Inter-communication between several serially controlled machines 

The package includes the following items: 

 

VP-14xl

 

RS-232 Port Extender

 

 

Mounting bracket 

 

Power adapter

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This user manual

 (5V DC output) 

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Getting Started 

 

We recommend that you: 

 

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging 

materials for possible future shipment  

 

Review the contents of this user manual 

 

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

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2.1  Quick Start 

 

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. 

                                                       

 

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: 
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan 
Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack 
Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 
2 As an option, you can purchase the Kramer VA-100P-5 10 Port Universal 5-Volt Power Supply enabling you to supply power to up to 
10 Kramer devices that require 5V DC 
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

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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