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Controlling Kramer Machines via Ethernet using the FC-1ETHN
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7.1 Controlling a Kramer Machine via a Computer
To control a Kramer machine via three computers, as the example in Figure 4
illustrates, do the following:
1. Configure the FC-1ETHN to the Slave Routing Mode (see section 6).
2. Set all the DIPs to OFF.
3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
4. Connect the RS-232 port of your Kramer machine to the RS-232 port of
the FC-1ETHN via a Null modem (alternatively, connect the RS-485 port
of your Kramer machine to the ABG port
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of the FC-1ETHN).
5. Connect the ETHERNET port of your FC-1ETHN to a LAN, using a
straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
You can control from up to three computers (each with the Kramer
K-Router Windows®-control software (version 4.0 or higher)).
6. Run the Kramer K-Router Windows®-control software (version 4.0 or
higher) to control the Kramer machine from each computer.
Use the Microsoft HyperTerminal if working with a non-Kramer device.
7. In the K-Router Port window, click the Remote Connection option and set
the RemoteHost and RemotePort, as per the FC-1ETHN configuration:
Figure 6: Connecting the FC-1ETHN in the Master Routing Mode
1 Connect PIN A to the “A” (+) PIN, PIN B to the “B” (–) PIN, and PIN G to the “G (Ground)” PIN