Kramer PL-18 Manuale utente

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

PL-18

Control Port Expander

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Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3Overview 3

4Your PL-18 Control Port Expander 4

5Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander 5

6Operating the PL-18 Control Port Expander 6

7Technical Specifications 6

8PL-18 Commands in Protocol 3000 7

8.1 Operating Commands 7

8.2 Help Commands 9

8.3 Result and Error Codes 9

8.4 Identification Commands 9

8.5 Machine Information Commands 10

8.6 Reset Command 10

9Protocol 3000 Syntax 10

9.1 RS-232/2 Settings 10

9.2 Host Message Format 10

9.2.1 Simple Command 10

9.2.2 Command String 10

9.3 Device Message Format 11

9.3.1 Device Long Response 11

9.4 COMMAND TERMS 11

9.5 Entering Commands 12

9.6 Command Forms 12

9.7 Command Chaining 12

9.8 Maximum String Length 12

9.9 Backward Support 12

10 Using the P3K Wizard 13

10.1 Updating the PL-18 Firmware 13

10.1.1 Downloading The Firmware 13

10.1.2 Connecting a PC to the PL-18 13

10.1.3 Updating the Firmware 14

10.2 Changing the Device Parameters 20

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Contents

Figures

Figure 1: PL-18 Control Port Expander 4

Figure 2: Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander 5

Figure 3: P3K Wizard Screen 14

Figure 4: Connect Serial/USB 15

Figure 5: Error Message 15

Figure 6: Device Selection 16

Figure 7: Open File Window 17

Figure 8: Device and File Selected 18

Figure 9: Warning Window 18

Figure 10: Load Progress 19

Figure 11: Completion Message 19

Tables

Table 1: PL-18 Control Port Expander Functions 4

Table 2: PL-18 Control Port Expander Technical Specifications 6

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Introduction

1 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 groups1

Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TOOLS PL-18 Control Port

Expander, which is ideal for:

that are clearly

defined by function.

•Controlling multimedia rooms, such as classrooms, auditoriums,

conference rooms, and so on

Each package includes the following items:

•The PL-18 Control Port Expander

•Windows®-based Kramer control software and Kramer RC-SV

Configuration software

•Power adapter (5V DC input)

•This user manual2

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 contents of this user manual

•Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables3

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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

2.1 Quick Start

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

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Overview

3 Overview

The PL-18 is a highly versatile port expander that adds RS-232, IR and

relay ports to an RS-232 controller, especially a Kramer RC device such as

RC-2, RC-2C or RC-62/RC-63. It acts as an all-in-one extended remote

control panel for control of A/V equipment—especially projectors and

associated equipment—in any room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or

auditoriums).

The PL-18 Control Port Expander features:

•One bi-directional serial port for controlling RS-232 based devices

(for example, projectors) on RS-232/1

•One bi-directional port for receiving control commands from a PC,

touch screen, other serial controller or an RC series device on

RS-232/2

•Four relays for the simplified and centralized control of room

functions (such as lighting, closing blinds, screen settings, and so

on)

•Two IR output ports for IR control

•A USB port for firmware upgrade

To achieve the best performance:

•Use only good quality connection cables1

•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer PL-18

away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

to avoid interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated

noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Your PL-18 Control Port Expander

4 Your PL-18 Control Port Expander

Figure 1and Table 1define PL-18.

Figure 1: PL-18 Control Port Expander

Table 1: PL-18 Control Port Expander Functions

Feature

Function

1 ON LED Illuminates green when receiving power

2 RS-232 Tx/Rx LEDs Illuminate red while transmitting and green while receiving data on

an RS-232 port

3 IR LEDs Illuminate green when an IR port is active

4 RELAY LEDs Illuminate green when an relay is active (from 1 to 4)

5 PROGRAM USB Connector Connects to a computer to upgrade firmware

6 RELAY Terminal Blocks Connect to relay-driven devices (from 1 to 4)

7 IR OUTPUT 3.5mm Mini Jacks Connect to IR emitter cables (from 1 to 2)

8 RS-232/1 Terminal Block Connects to an RS-232 device that is controlled

9 RS-232/2 Terminal Block Connects to an external controller (PC, touch screen or RC device)

10 PROGRAM Switch For factory use only. Do not operate during firmware upgrade

11 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit

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Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander

5 Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander

To connect the PL-18, as the example in Figure 2illustrates, do the

following1

1. Connect the RS-232 ports as follows:

Connect RS-232/1 to a projector

Connect RS-232/2 to a PC, touch screen or an RC device

2. Connect the RELAY2

Connect RELAYS 1 and 2 to window blinds

terminal block connectors as follows:

Connect RELAYS 3 and 4 to a screen

3. Connect the IR OUTPUTS as follows:

Connect IR OUTPUT 1 to a DVD

Connect IR OUTPUT 2 to a display

Figure 2: Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your PL-18. After connecting your PL-18, switch on its power

and then switch on the power on each device

2 On each 3-pole terminal block connector, connect either: C to NO, or C to NC (C is common, NO is normally open and NC

is normally closed)

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Operating the PL-18 Control Port Expander

6 Operating the PL-18 Control Port Expander

The PL-18 is typically used to expand the number of ports available to an

RC series remote control device. The combined RC1and PL-18 are

configured from the RC device using RC-SV software that can be

downloaded from the Kramer Web site2

The PL-18 can also be operated directly from a PC, touch screen system, or

other serial controller using the serial commands of Kramer’s Protocol

3000. For an explanation of all control commands, see section

In addition to operating the PL-18, machine software can be upgraded, and

device parameters can be accessed and changed using P3K Wizard software

also available from the Kramer Web site2(see section 10).

7 Technical Specifications

The PL-18 technical specifications are shown in Table 2:

Table 2: PL-18 Control Port Expander Technical Specifications3

PORTS:

2 bi-directional RS-232 ports on terminal block connectors; 1 USB

OUTPUTS: 4 relays on terminal block connectors, 36V AC or DC, 1A, 60V AC max on non-

inductive load; 2 IR outputs on 3.5mm mini jack connector

LED INDICATORS: ON (green), RS-232 (Tx - red and Rx - green), IR (green), relays (green)

POWER SOURCE: 5V DC, 260mA

DIMENSIONS 12cm x 7.6cm x 2.4cm (4.72" x 2.97"x 0.96") W, D, H

WEIGHT: 0.6kg (1.4lbs)

ACCESSORIES: Power supply 5V DC

OPTIONS: 15 meter and 20 meter IR emitter extension cables

1 When configuring an RC-2 to work with the PL-18, the RC-SV software version must be at 2.1.2.32 or higher and the RC-2

firmware version must be at 1573 or higher

2 At www.kramerelectronics.com

3 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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PL-18 Commands in Protocol 3000

8 PL-18 Commands in Protocol 3000

This section describes all commands sent to the PL-18.For an explanation

of the syntax and use of Protocol 3000, see section 9

8.1 Operating Commands

Following are the specific commands that the controller (RC device) sends

to the PL-18 on RS-232/2 to operate the external devices connected to

RS-232/1, the IR ports and relays.

Command Syntax Response

Relay control RELAY PORT_NUM ,STATE

RELAY PORT_NUM ,STATE

RESULT

Parameter Description:

PORT_NUM = 1 to 4

STATE = Relay state:

‘0’ or ‘close’ to close the relay

‘1’ or ‘open’ to open the relay

Generic Binary Port Configuration Command

Config binary port

CBIN PORT_TYPE,

PORT_NUM[,1

CBIN PORT_TYPE, PORT_NUM

[, CFG_VAL1] [, CFG_VAL2]

[, CFG_VAL3] [, CFG_VAL4]

[, CFG_VAL5] [, CFG_VAL6]

[, CFG_VAL7] [, CFG_VAL8]

RESULT

CFG_VAL1]

[, CFG_VAL2][, CFG_VAL3]

[, CFG_VAL4][, CFG_VAL5]

[, CFG_VAL6][, CFG_VAL7]

[, CFG_VAL8]

PORT_TYPE = "UART", "ETH", "IR"

PORT_NUM = IR: 1 or 2; UART: 1 (RS-232/1); The port number is written over the physical port (see

Figure 1)

BAUD = 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

DATA_BITS = 5 to 8 inclusive

PARITY = “NONE”, “ODD”, “EVEN”, “MARK”, “SPACE” or first letter of those words

STOP_BITS = 1 or 2

DUTY_CYCLE = 1 to 99 inclusive

START_TOKEN = CR followed by “[“ that is, 2 bytes in hex representation = 0x0D and 0x5B

END_TOKEN = “]”

1 CBIN is a generic command, thus CFG_VAL parameters are a generic representation of the specific configuration

parameters, for instance, CFG_VAL1 and CFG_VAL2 represent CARRIER_FREQ and DUTY respectively in case

PORT_TYPE = “IR”

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