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USER MANUAL

 

 

MODEL: 

VS-88FO 

8x8 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic 
Matrix Switcher

 

 

 

 

P/N: 2900-300097 Rev 4 

Summary of Contents for VS-88FO

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VS 88FO 8x8 3G HD SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher P N 2900 300097 Rev 4...

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Page 3: ...ds 25 6 3 Using the Infrared Remote Controller 25 6 4 Upgrading the Firmware 26 6 5 Changing the Device Parameters 26 7 Technical Specifications 27 8 Default Communication Parameters 28 9 Kramer Proto...

Page 4: ...r in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders an...

Page 5: ...ality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neigh...

Page 6: ...ected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and reco...

Page 7: ...Selectable sync signal termination Automatic reclocking and equalization Active input reporting where each input LED on the front panel automatically lights when the unit detects a video signal on tha...

Page 8: ...onversions between optical and electrical signals The SFP transceiver is specified by the SFP Transceiver Multisource Agreement MSA which was developed and is followed by different transceiver manufac...

Page 9: ...Section 5 4 6 OUT SELECT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched pressing OUT 1 OUT 2 selects Protocol 2000 pressing OUT 1 OUT 3 selects Protocol 3000 7 STO STORE Button Pressing STO...

Page 10: ...a microcontroller firmware upgrade RS 485 TERM DIP switch terminates the RS 485 line with a 120 load 20 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G may be connected to the shield if...

Page 11: ...8 VS 88FO Installing in a Rack 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit...

Page 12: ...0 and Class 1 per IEC 60825 1 are allowed in this product The following optional SFP modules are tested and approved for use with the VS 88FO SFP IN OUT 2KM SFP Fiber Optic Module SM 2km 3G HD SDI Tx...

Page 13: ...The LOOP BNC connector to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the line and release the TERM button for looping Push in to terminate the input Release when the input extends to another unit 8 Co...

Page 14: ...lot and push it inward until it clicks 3 Remove the protective SFP cap from the end of the SFP 2 To remove an SFP module 1 Pull the bail downward to release the SFP 3 2 Pull the SFP module out by the...

Page 15: ...Each unit must be identified by a unique machine number MACH Determine the machine number according to the following table When using a single unit set the unit to Machine 1 A master unit must be Mac...

Page 16: ...o update device firmware MACH 1 2 3 4 Self Address Sets the MACHINE see Section 5 2 1 The RS 485 TERM DIP switch is used only when the RS 485 port is connected see Section 5 3 The first and last units...

Page 17: ...5 for each VS 88FO slave The units do not have to be sequentially numbered but they must have unique addresses 5 3 2 Setting the Line Termination To ensure correct operation the RS 485 line must be te...

Page 18: ...or router using a straight through cable see Section 5 5 2 Note If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6 speak to your IT department for specific installation instructi...

Page 19: ...Figure 6 Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 4 Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 or Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 depending on the requirements of your IT syst...

Page 20: ...VS 88FO Connecting the VS 88FO 17 Figure 7 Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 8 Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window...

Page 21: ...rotocol Properties Window 7 Click OK 8 Click Close 5 5 2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 88FO to the Ethernet port on a network hub...

Page 22: ...hernet configuration software from the Kramer Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file To configure the Ethernet port 1...

Page 23: ...he VS 88FO You can also connect to the PC using the Ethernet or a serial connector 4 Check USB as the connection method and select the COM port from the USB drop down list 5 Click Connect The K UPLOAD...

Page 24: ...rnet configure the unit as master MACH 1 see Section 5 2 1 5 8 Using the Ethernet Reset Button To reset Ethernet parameters to the factory defaults 1 Turn the power switch OFF then while pressing the...

Page 25: ...o its normal operating display 6 1 2 Using the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes Choose to work in either the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM modes In the AT ONCE mode pressing an OUT IN combination switches the unit...

Page 26: ...the AT ONCE mode do the following 1 Press an OUT SELECT button from 1 to 8 or the ALL button The 7 segment display flashes 2 Press an IN SELECT button from 1 to 8 or the OFF button for immediate switc...

Page 27: ...7 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes 2 Press the appropriate IN or OUT SELECT button the but...

Page 28: ...ion or choose a new action 6 2 Using Serial Commands To operate the VS 88FO using serial commands Kramer provides free control software that you can download from the Kramer Electronics Web site For a...

Page 29: ...The USB port is used for connecting the VS 88FO to a PC to transfer the data 6 5 Changing the Device Parameters To change the device parameters do the following 1 Connect a PC to the VS 88FO see Secti...

Page 30: ...UMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing POWER SOURCE Universal 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 24VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6kg 5 7lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears and IR remot...

Page 31: ...rmat HEX Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 VID1 1 CR Switching Protocol P2000 P3000 P3000 P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000...

Page 32: ...l buttons or by transmitting protocol commands To switch protocols using the front panel buttons To choose Protocol 2000 press OUT 1 and OUT 2 at the same time To choose the Protocol 3000 press OUT 1...

Page 33: ...rameter_1 Parameter_2 CR 9 2 3 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination_id Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Paramet...

Page 34: ...message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query For machine response Device addr...

Page 35: ...t name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 9 2 9 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is de...

Page 36: ...er Description IN Input number or 0 to disconnect output Connection character between in and out parameters OUT Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch video input 2 to output 4 V 2 4CR VID 2...

Page 37: ...KCRLF Recall video connections from preset 3 PRCL 3CR PRST RCL 3 OKCRLF Show source of video output 2 from preset 3 PRST VID 3 2CR PRST VID 3 4 2 CRLF 9 3 1 Operation Commands Command Syntax Response...

Page 38: ...CTORY_NAME RESULT Note The machine name is not the same as the model name The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use with DNS feature on MACHINE_NAME Up to 14 alphamer...

Page 39: ...lable use IP as above Change protocol Ethernet port ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT Short form ETHP ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESULT Read protocol Ethernet port ETH PORT PROTOCOL Short form ETHP ETH PORT PROTOCOL...

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Page 41: ...ng i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done using the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INP...

Page 42: ...sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction a...

Page 43: ...he OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D...

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Page 45: ...anual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com Laser Compliance LASER PRODUCT Laser Class I acc 21 CFR 1040 and Class 1...

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