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Figure 2: RS-232 Null Modem Connection

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Summary of Contents for VS-3000

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd USER MANUAL Master Programmable Remote Control Model VS 3000 IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Contents ...

Page 2: ...olled machine or Controller 7 7 4 Connection to a Dry Contact Controlling Device 7 7 5 Connecting the Keyboard Extension 7 8 USING THE VS 3000 7 8 1 Turning On the VS 3000 7 8 2 Using the Front Panel Controls 7 8 2 1 Key Assignments 7 8 2 2 LCD Assignments 9 8 2 3 Setup 9 8 2 4 Setup List of Machines 10 8 3 Menu Functions 11 8 4 Flash Memory Update 12 8 5 Error Messages 13 9 TAKING CARE OF YOUR MA...

Page 3: ...the MENU MODE navigate between commands using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons The UP and DOWN buttons have no effect Text in section 8 2 1 Key Assignments DIRECTION keys ENTER is substituted by the following text In the REGULAR MODE press the ENTER button to confirm an action in the Confirm mode and press and hold the ENTER button to access the MENU MODE In the MENU MODE press the ENTER button to move ...

Page 4: ...io Follow Video AFV and Breakaway when video and audio switchers are combined When working with just two switchers VS 1616V and VS 1616A you can execute this function using the AFV Video and Audio pushbuttons on the VS 3000 To set the Follow SYSTEM mode 1 Press and hold the ENTER button to access the MENU MODE command screen 2 Press the ENTER button twice The MATRIX Display momentarily shows the m...

Page 5: ...e switching and changeover is done during the blanked vertical interval period when the transition is hidden Switchers can be controlled by touch buttons on the front panel or by a PC via the switcher s built in communication ports which may be RS 232 or RS 485 422 Each of these latter options is a way of remotely controlling a video audio device switcher SEG etc using a PC with a serial port or a...

Page 6: ...mation regarding cables and additional accessories contact your Kramer dealer VA 50P to connect the VS 3000 to the mains supply This is a six outlet power supply designed to operate Kramer products which normally uses an external 12VDC power transformer This includes all units in the VM 50 VS 55 and VM 3 families the Kramer TOOLS and Pico TOOLS families most of the TP series of twisted pair conver...

Page 7: ... at the device being controlled Connected in this fashion the cable between the two units can be extended to more than 100 times that of conventional RS 232 A 12V power supply is provided DIP switches allow the unit to be configured for use with crossed or straight uncrossed cables Also the extended RS 232 cable can be connected using either a DB 9 connector or a detachable screw terminal connecto...

Page 8: ...llers and up to 15 switchers It can control a stand alone switcher or can be a part of a system controlling and reflecting the status of all connected devices The VS 3000 itself may be activated or an internal pre set recalled using dry contact closure control It can control up to 128 inputs outputs combinations The VS 3000 can address the individual functions of the connected devices such as cros...

Page 9: ...e Controller to other controlled devices 15 12 VDC Power supply to the VS 3000 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 Rackmounting The VS 3000 may be rackmounted in a standard 19 2U EIA rack assembly and includes rack ears at the ends of the front panel This device does not require any specific spacing above or below the unit for ventilation To rack mount the VS 3000 simply place the front panel rack ears against the...

Page 10: ...ited number of simple pushbuttons up to a distance of 100m to the existing keys using the 18 pin screw terminal connector on the rear panel To do this attach one end of the pushbutton to the corresponding number and the other end to the In or Out for selecting the INPUTS or OUTPUTS connections In the controller s setup it is possible to turn these keys ON or OFF Note that the EXTERNAL keys always ...

Page 11: ...r has more than eight setups access to the remainder of the setups is possible via the MENU functions DIRECTION In REGULAR working mode keys UP DOWN scroll over the list of the ON LINE machines the machines which were installed in the SETUP procedure LEFT RIGHT not used for switchers with less than 16 inputs and outputs For switchers with more than 16 inputs and or outputs these buttons may be use...

Page 12: ...ne which is presently selected It can be controlled with the pushbuttons of the VS 3000 and its status is displayed in the left hand LCD For matrices switchers with more than 16 inputs and outputs the range of OUTs or INs displayed in the left hand large window is indicated in the bottom line of the small window 8 2 3 SETUP In order to control any unit via the VS 3000 it is necessary to first inst...

Page 13: ...t of machines Connect the controller to your Kramer switcher s using the appropriate interface cable RS 232 and or RS 485 Turn the switcher s on and check if they work properly with the video audio control equipment After that go to this point in the controller menu at which the following message is displayed set MACHINE list press ENTER to add remove Press the ENTER key A list of all the Kramer s...

Page 14: ...for retrieving setup ALL units The VS 3000 has the unique feature to store and retrieve multiple setups in multi switcher systems These setups are saved in non volative memory of the controller Each such setup consists of a series of two numbers the number of the switcher and the number of the setup that is saved in switcher memory When retrieving such a setup the controller sends the LOAD SETUP c...

Page 15: ...the version number 1 0 Make sure you receive the latest version and that it is a hex file The current version of your VS 3000 software is displayed in the small LCD when turning on the controller The upper line shows the version number and the bottom line the date of issue of this version Before installing detach all RS connections from back panel Make the new connections according to the diagram ...

Page 16: ...5 ERROR MESSAGES Interpretation Keyboard ERROR One or more keys excluding ENTER on the front please RELEASE the keys panel are pushed for more than 1 sec Check if a heavy object is lying on the keyboard EXTERNAL keyboard ERROR As above but for extended keys or short circuit between please RELEASE the keys connection wires Check connections on rear panel Communication ERROR Communication between th...

Page 17: ...has available for this unit no such function SETUP XX not available Trying to store or recall a SETUP number greater than the ERROR highest SETUP number available in the switcher SETUP XX Trying to recall an empty setup never had been stored This MACHINE doesn t exist When attempting to store the SETUP for ALL machines pick out ANOTHER machine trying to enter a setup for a machine which has not be...

Page 18: ...15 KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD Figure 2 RS 232 Null Modem Connection ...

Page 19: ...achine and at the receptacle Make sure the receptacle is active outputting the proper mains voltage 3 If there is still no power check the fuse Remove the power supply from the AC outlet and from the machine and then remove the cover of the VS 3000 and locate the internal fuse Confirm that the fuse is good by looking at the wire connected to the ends of the fuse If the wire is broken replace the f...

Page 20: ... your switcher 9600 Baud Confirm that the proper COM port is selected in the control software 5 Confirm that bi directional communication is enabled on all switchers 6 With custom software do not send multiple commands at the same time The switcher must complete one command before receiving another 7 Confirm that the computer you are using supports true RS 232C protocol Computers such as the Apple...

Page 21: ...for any defective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long a...

Page 22: ...el 972 2 654 4000 Fax 972 2 653 5369 e mail kramerel netvision net il The list of Kramer distributors appears on our web site www kramerelectronics com From the web site it is also possible to e mail factory headquarters We welcome your questions comments and feedback ...

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