
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Communication Protocols
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10.3
Generic Protocol Supported Subset
This RS-232 communication protocol uses a default data rate of 9600 baud, 8
data bits, and 1 stop bit.
10.3.1 Use of Generic Machines
A router may be represented via the Kramer protocol as a maximum of two
machines. Based on the largest supported, 8 level switcher, the levels
correspond accordingly:
Level
Function
1
Video Crosspoint
2
Audio Crosspoint
3
RGB Mute
4
Audio Levels
10.3.2 Command Details
“Reconfig”: Router Manual Reconfiguration Indicator
Request: None
Response: RECONFIG<CR><LF>
Action: Indicates manual router crosspoint change has been performed via
an interface other than the serial client.
“RECONFIG” is a switcher initiated message indicating that a user has
adjusted the current configuration of the switcher by a front panel or remote
panel interface. Example:
Command
Meaning
Command To Switcher
Response From Switcher
RECONFIG<CR><LF>
Manual status change
“RGB Delay”:
Request: <delay>*<output>D
Response: Out<output> Dly<delay><CR><LF>
Action: Sets the RGB interval for switches on a specified output.
The “RGB Delay” command is used to set a delay in seconds, from 0 to 10, in
.5 second increments.
Examples
Command
Meaning
Command To Switcher
7*13D
Set 3.5 second delay on out 13
Response From Switcher
Out13 Dly07<CR><LF>
3.5 second delay on out 13
Command To Switcher
13D
Request delay on out 13
Response From Switcher
Out 13 Dly05<CR><LF>
2.5 second delay on out 13